Dreams Wcan Come True Gala

Mercy Housing and Shelter Presents

Drcan eams come rue 20th A nnual Gala

The 20th Annual Gala Celebration to benefit Mercy Housing and Shelter

Marriott Hartford Downtown Saturday, November 8, 2014

Together, We are the Key to Ending Homelessness Welcome

elcome to Mercy Housing and Shelter’s 20th Annual Dreams WCan Come True Gala. Tonight we are here to celebrate Mercy’s commitment to the community as an organization dedicated to ending homelessness. Mercy Housing and Shelter works to empower its clients to become independent so they can live and work with dignity and respect. Mercy welcomes and serves all in need in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy who founded the organization in 1983.

We would like to thank our Honorary Chairs, Geno Auriemma and Kevin Ollie for supporting Mercy and our efforts to end homelessness. Sadly, they could not be here with us tonight, but they have graciously sent a video message that you will see during this evenings program.

We are grateful to you and to all of our sponsors this evening, without whose generous support we would not be able to raise these critical funds to keep our programs operating. We are honored to have VOYA Financial as our Presenting Sponsor this year along with Leader Sponsors: Bank of America and Siracusa Moving and Storage; Reception Sponsor: Vertex; Partner Sponsors: All American Waste, HCC Global Financial, Reid and Riege, and Travelers; Printing Sponsor: Service Press; and Sweet Finale Sponsor: Strategic Staffing Solutions.

Please continue your tradition of generosity through active bidding at both our Silent and Live Auctions. You have created a momentum for this organization in both the public and private sector that is allowing us to bring homelessness to an end.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our dedicated Board of Trustees, Staff, Funders, Volunteers, and Partner Agencies, all of whom make this important work possible.

You are investing in people’s future. Together we are the key to ending homelessness.

Thank you for being with us tonight. Have a wonderful time!

Dennis Gilligan Sister Patricia McKeon Mary Onidi Board Chair Executive Director Gala Chair

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 1 mission statement

Board of Trustees Dennis Gilligan, Chair Ira Mozille Brian Rich, Vice Chair Austin Perkins Gene Arnold Robyn Peters Oscar Cabel Shyamala Raman Steven Cote Luana Ribeiro Thomas Daily Kellyanna Thompson Sister Eileen Dooling Cathleen Voelker Melissa Gran Sister Patricia McKeon, Executive Director Denise Hallisey Claudette Labbe Patricia McKinley

2 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation 2014 Dreams Can Come True Gala Committee

Mary Onidi, Gala Chair & Corporate Sponsorship Chair Robyn Peters, Auction Chair Dante Ambrogio Dana Gibson Carmela Inneo Claudette Labbe Jodi Latina Catherine Mohan Gina Onidi Kate McAvoy Sister Maureen Reardon Julie Schuder Jennifer Walker Colleen Corriveau, Director of Fund Development Ginger Vendrillo, Development Assistant

Program for the night 6:30 pm Homecoming Reception – Sponsored by: Vertex, Inc. 7:30 pm Welcome, Invocation and Dinner 8:30 pm Program Begins Silent Auction Closes Live Auction 10:00 pm Food For A Day Calendar Closes Auction Checkout Opens 10:05 pm Drawing Winners Announced Winners Must be Present

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 3 Honorary Chairs

Geno Auriemma Geno Auriemma has redefined the meaning of success in women’s college basketball in his 29 years as head coach of the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team. During his illustrious tenure, Auriemma has transformed the UConn program into the standard that all others are measured, both on and off the court. Under his guidance, the Huskies have been transformed from a program with only one winning season, to its current state, which includes nine national titles, 15 Final Fours, five perfect seasons and 39 Conference titles, all since Auriemma’s arrival in 1985. On the court, his success includes nine national championships, including a record 90-game winning streak and a spotless 40-0 mark during the 2013-14 campaign. Off the court, success means a flawless, 100 percent graduation rate among four-year players and one of the most beloved and followed sports teams in the country. This unmatched success, which is the standard for collegiate programs nationally, was recognized with Auriemma’s induction into both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. In addition, Auriemma recently agreed to serve a second, four year term as head coach of the U.S. National Team. During his tenure as head coach, Auriemma has led the U.S. National Team to win a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics and in October of this year the team, which included several former Huskies, took home their second world championship gold medal as their head coach. He is the first coach in women’s basketball history to guide a team to five consecutive Final Four appearances on two separate occasions and the current run of seven-consecutive Final Four appearances is also a record. Auriemma is a seven-time national Coach-Of-The-Year and has been named the Conference coach-of-the-year 11 times. In all Auriemma has garnered a combined total of 24 National Coach of the Year honors. His 29-year overall record stands at 879-133 (.869), by far the best winning percentage among active Division I coaches and he became only the sixth coach all-time to eclipse the 800-win mark on the same night he led the Huskies to a fifth-straight BIG EAST Tournament Championship on March 6, 2012. Auriemma reached win number 800 in fewer games than any coach in the history of the game. Geno Auriemma and his wife Kathy reside in Manchester. They three children and two grandchildren.

4 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation Honorary Chairs

Kevin Ollie On September 13, 20012 Kevin Ollie was named the 18th head coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team, accepting a huge responsibility as he replaced legendary Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun. With only two seasons of coaching experience after joining Calhoun's staff as an assistant in 2010-2011, Ollie quickly embraced the opportunity to lead the storied UConn program. It took Kevin Ollie just 70 games as a collegiate head basketball coach to join the elite of the profession – those who have won an NCAA championship. It would have been a dream season for any college coach, but for a coach of just 70 games, whose team was not even able to compete in the 2013 NCAA Tournament because of academic shortcomings of years long past, it was truly remarkable. With a sparkling 52-18 coaching record, Ollie’s .743 winning percentage is the highest of any coach in UConn history who coached more than 20 games. The 32-victory season is the ninth 30-win season for the Huskies. Ollie’s UConn history, which began in the fall of 1991 when he reported to school as a freshman from Los Angeles, continued through four successful seasons, including two as a Husky team captain, and resumed when he returned to join Calhoun’s coaching staff following a 13-year NBA career - has come full circle. “This is my dream job. I was made for this job," Ollie said on the day he was hired. “UConn is a special, special place and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but right here.” During his NBA career Ollie earned a reputation throughout the league as an outstanding teammate, with strong moral fiber, impeccable character, and a vast knowledge of the game. His perseverance finally paid off with a multi-year contract from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ollie had been brought to Cleveland to mentor a young LeBron James about acting as a professional and Oklahoma City brought Ollie in to do the same for Kevin Durant. During his NBA career, Ollie played for 11 different franchises in 12 cities and learned from 15 different NBA coaches. It was apparent that Ollie would eventually become a coach. Born in Dallas, and raised in Los Angeles, Kevin Ollie resides in Glastonbury with his wife Stephanie. They have two children; a son and a daughter.

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 5 Celebrity Auctioneer

Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, a former x-ray technician, is Connecticut’s 108th Lieutenant Governor. She began a career in public service more than 30 years ago when she successfully sought a seat on the Tolland Board of Education. After serving for eight years on the BOE, Wyman was elected to four terms in House of Representatives where she held leadership positions on committees of cognizance for education. In 1994, she was the first woman ever elected State Comptroller. For 16 years, she advocated on behalf of taxpayers for fiscal responsibility and accountability. Since 2010 when they were elected, Lieutenant Governor Wyman has been a true partner to Governor Dannel P. Malloy in the work to bolster statewide economic recovery and build a strong foundation for growth, long-term stability and prosperity. She is the Chair of the Board of Access Health CT, the state’s nationally-recognized health insurance exchange, and chairs the board of the Interagency Council for Ending the Achievement Gap. One of her highest priorities is the welfare of Connecticut’s military, veterans, and their families. In 2007 as Comptroller, she spearheaded the effort to establish Connecticut’s Wall of Honor, a tribute at the State Capitol that honors the military men and women who lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. She chairs the Rocky Hill Veterans Home advisory group, a team convened by Governor Malloy to strengthen supports and services for at-risk veterans. She works closely with the Connecticut National Guard on their programs as well. Lt. Governor Wyman is a long time supporter of the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, and in 2013 was named to the school’s Board of Directors. She is prominent in efforts to raise funds for breast cancer research, has been closely involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Heart Association. Lt. Governor Wyman and her husband Michael live in Tolland. They have two daughters and five grandchildren.

6 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation Celebrity Emcee

Mark Zinni Mark Zinni is an Emmy and Associated Press award-winning journalist who joined Channel 3 in October of 2014 from FOX 8 News in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was an anchor and reporter for five years. Mark has experience covering many high-profile political campaigns and news events. He is also known for his light-hearted coverage of community and entertainment news. Mark is from the Cleveland area but has deep roots in New England. For almost seven years prior to his time in northeast Ohio, Mark was an anchor and reporter at WPRI in Providence, Rhode Island. While he worked in Rhode Island, Mark was honored with an Emmy award as part of the coverage during The Station Nightclub fire in West Warwick in 2003. During his time on the streets in southern New England, Mark covered politics, major news, sports and weather events. Born and raised on the east side of Cleveland, Mark graduated from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School and is a graduate of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY. Mark has always been involved in community events and organizations. He has worked closely with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, various animal welfare agencies and several organizations that work to assist the homeless population in both New England and Ohio. Cancer care and treatment are personal issues for Mark. In January of 2014, he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent successful surgery and treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. His medical problem was detected during a routine physical that many people, mostly men, often avoid. Since his diagnosis, he has worked with various organizations to educate people about the importance of health checks. Mark is proud to live in the thriving community of downtown Hartford where he can be spotted walking his dog or enjoying many of the wonderful events the capital city has to offer.

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 7 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Leader Sponsors

Homecoming Reception Sponsor

Partner Sponsors: All American Waste HCC Global Financial Products Reid & Riege, LLP Travelers Printing Sponsor Sweet Finale Sponsor Service Press Strategic Staffing Solutions Patron Sponsors Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Connecticut Housing Finance Authority Farmington Bank PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP University of Saint Joseph Sisters of Mercy Webster Bank Table Sponsors Friend of Mercy Allied World Assurance Community Health Center, Inc Cigna Barnes Group Halloran & Sage, LLP Robinson & Cole, LLP Hoffman Auto Group Ryan Business Systems Marsh USA, Inc Tzedakah House, LLC Mercy High School Mercy Community Health, Inc Event Sponors The Ferris Group Pons Design 8 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation AuCtion and Drawing Rules

General Auction Information In the event of a dispute, the Development Director will have sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder.

Specifications and Limitations All sales are final. Items are not exchangeable. Unless otherwise specified, the donor stipulates all terms and conditions. Auction items and services must be used by the date stipulated. The date and times of the mutual conveniences for the donor and the buyer should be arranged between those parties, not through Mercy Housing and Shelter.

Quality Warranty Mercy Housing and Shelter warrants neither the quality nor value of items or services auctioned. All items are sold in AS IS condition and WITH ALL FAULTS. Dollar values are based on estimates provided by the item’s donor. Values assigned to auction items by Mercy Housing and Shelter should not be relied upon for tax purposes or as an indication of general value.

Title to Each Article At the close of the bidding, title to each article will pass to the highest bidder who then assumes full responsibility for the item.

Item Removal Purchasers must exhibit a paid receipt before claiming items and all items must be removed on the night of the auction.

Food For a Day Guidelines Our Food for a Day calendar offers 365 opportunities for you to help provide food and housing for a Mercy Housing and Shelter client any day of the year. Here’s how it works: buy a day or more on the calendar and we place your name or the name of a loved one on the day(s) you bought. As an added incentive, each day you buy, your name goes into a drawing for an overnight stay at the Marriott Downtown Hartford including Breakfast for two and a $100 gift card towards massages at Prossage Wellness Spa in the Marriott. Each day is sold for $25. Buy a single day or buy groups of days. The calendar is open from 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., at which time we will draw the winning name. Winner will be drawn live just after it closes. Must be present to win.

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 9 AuCtion and Drawing Rules

Live Auction Guidelines A bid is entered when bidders raise their bid numbers (on the back of this program) and is recognized by an auctioneer. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of a dispute among bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder. The auctioneers will determine minimum increments. Any item not sold at a satisfactory price may be withdrawn at the option of a Mercy Housing and Shelter representative. Once the auctioneer has declared the item “sold,” the sale is final. The person making the final bid, as announced by the auctioneer, will be responsible for signing a receipt accepting the bid and sale price. Payment in full by the successful bidder is required. Payments are made at the cashier’s desk starting at 10:00 p.m.

Silent Auction Guidelines The silent auction opens at 6:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Please read each bid sheet carefully. Each item has been assigned its own minimum bid and bid increments. An announcement marking the close of the silent auction will be made 15, 10 and 5 minutes before the closing of the silent auction.

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2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 11 We invest in bonds. The human kind. Giving back to the community is one of the most worthwhile investments we can make. We’re proud to continue supporting our region. Now and for years to come.

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12 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation MW-15-0594-Dreams Can Come True Gala Ad.indd 1 9/30/2014 2:14:20 PM 2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 13 14 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation The poor need help today, not tomorrow! —Catherine McAuley Founder, Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy congratulate Mercy Housing and Shelter Corp. for making sure that Dreams Can Come True in their community.

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas|Northeast Community 15 Highland View Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 t 401.333.6333 f 401.333.6450 w sistersofmercy.org/northeast

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 15 Who You Are Helping

Over the past thirty-one years, Mercy Housing and Shelter, has provided housing and support services to more than 150,000 individuals who were homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. These individuals and families have needed food and shelter, basic human needs. They have also needed assistance in securing affordable housing, finding jobs, and accessing medical services. In the past year, Mercy served more than 5,000 individuals and families, who were homeless or on the verge of becoming homeless. We also served more than 150,000 meals to individuals living in our programs and individuals and families who visited The Friendship Center. We work to connect with people in the various stages of homelessness and need. Our ultimate goal in all of our programs is to end homelessness, and we do this one person and one family at a time. We accomplish this through these programs:

St. Elizabeth House Located on Main Street in Hartford, St. Elizabeth House offers many programs under one roof. Our Transitional Living Program – provides housing and intensive case management for homeless individuals. Our Jumpstart to Jobs Program provides a computer lab and a job developer who assists with every aspect of the job search process. Our Respite Program provides housing and support for Adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Friendship Center at St. Elizabeth House Located within St. Elizabeth House, The Friendship Center is our day shelter where we offer two meals a day, five days per week. Individuals and families coming to The Friendship Center can meet with Case Managers who will work to address all of their needs and provide access to our emergency food pantry, medical care, and showers. Our Family Services Case Manager also works to provide the children of our clients with back to school backpacks, a Thanksgiving meal, and a Holiday Party with donated gifts.

Catherine’s Place A joint collaboration with The Fransican Center for Urban Ministry and the Alcohol Drug and Recovery Center (ADRC), Catherine’s Place provides transitional living for 14 women overcoming homelessness and addiction. This program is further enhanced by the support of the University of Saint Joseph Nursing Program.

The Residence Located within St. Mary’s Home in West Hartford, The Residence provides supportive apartments for 12 homeless adults with disabilities.

Supportive Housing Services in Hartford and Middletown Our scattered site, Supported Housing Program works with chronically homeless adults and families who have serious and persistent illnesses and/or disabilities. Supported Housing allows us to provide the necessary support to ensure that an individual and their families will succeed in living in a home of their own.

For more information about Mercy Housing and Shelter, please visit our website at: www.mercyhousingct.org

16 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation Letting go of the Shame and Guilt

Tracy currently resides in Mercy’s Two Year Transitional Living Program My name is Tracy, and I have been homeless for the past four years. On April 1st of this year I arrived at St. Elizabeth House and was accepted into the two year Transitional Living Program. I had been sober for 23 months, and I was finally ready to allow them to help me. I am a proud mother of two young men. Considering the way I led my life, they could have totally went in the same direction as me. But I couldn’t be any prouder. My youngest son is 20 years old and is in the Army, stationed in New York. My oldest son, now 24 years old, lives locally. Both of my sons have told me how proud they are of me. There was a period of time during my addiction when my sons were very angry with me and disgusted with the bad choices I had made. It makes me sad to think of the time I missed during their teenage years. I wish I could turn back the clock, but I can’t. It has taken me a long time to finally say that I am not ashamed of what I have gone through. Mercy has helped me overcome the shame and the guilt of my actions. I’ve learned that once I could forgive myself, it was easier to move on. Today, I have been sober for 27 months. I’ve taken full advantage of all of the programs Mercy has offered to me. Mercy has helped me to understand that it’s about making changes. They have taught me how to cope with life and have given me the tools to do that. I know now that there will always be hard times, but I need to have my tool box ready. I need to know who I can call and what I need to do to get through those difficult times. My goal now is to get permanent housing. Knowing that I have two years gives me the time to get myself ready. I’ve been taking a budgeting class and learning how to set financial goals. My financial goals are to save enough money to buy the things I will need for my home. Mercy has helped to guide me, when I couldn’t guide myself. I hope that more people, who have similar stories, can open their hearts to make changes in their lives, the way Mercy has helped me.

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 17 You put your heart into helping others

and it shows.

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2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 19 marsh.com

MARSH IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF MERCY HOUSING AND SHELTER’S 20TH ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION. Marsh and its parent company Marsh & McLennan Companies share a proud history of service and support to the communities in which we operate and where our employees live and work. We commit at all times to conducting business in a responsible way and demonstrate our corporate social responsibility through a range of programs and activities under the banner of “Helping People and Communities at Risk.”

Partnering for impactSM Marsh is one of the Marsh & McLennan Companies, together with Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.

20 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation 2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 21 We brighten lives in more ways than one.

Our support of Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation is just one shining example. . s eholde r r a h s NU y b fo r

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22 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation TRULY GREAT GENEROUS TENDER

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“There never was any heart truly great and generous, that was not also tender and compassionate.” - Robert Frost

Best wishes to Mercy Housing for the wonderful work they do helping those in need.

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2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 23 service Press ad here

24 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation Trinity College Hartford Hospital and SINA, Inc are proud to support Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation’s Dreams Can Come True Annual Gala

www.trincoll.edu www.harthosp.org www.sinainc.org

Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) is a partnership between Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital and Trinity College.

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 25 The Cheryl Chase & Stuart Bear Family Foundation Is Proud to Support Mercy Housing & Shelter For their efforts to help the homeless in Connecticut

26 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation 2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 27 We are proud supporters of

Mercy Housing and Shelter

20th Annual Dreams Can Come True Gala

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28 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation When the community works together, the community works

A healthy, vibrant community depends on the participation of its members. And the more diverse their backgrounds, experiences and skills, the more interesting and unique their solutions.

Bank of America is honored to be connected to Mercy Housing and Shelter for their leadership in creating common goals while nurturing self-empowerment.

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Life’s better when we’re connected®

2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 29 Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation,

On the occasion of your 20th Annual

Dreams Can Come True Gala,

The parish family of

The Church of the Incarnation

in Wethersfield offers

heartfelt prayers and love

to the clients

that you serve.

30 / MERCY Housing and Shelter Corporation Congratulations to Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation on your 31 years of caring for the community

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2014 Dreams Come True Gala / 31 Thank You To Our Auction Donors

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*Auctions Donations as of Friday, October 31st

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Mercy Housing and Shelter Presents

Drcan eams come rue 20th A nnual Gala

The 20th Annual Gala Celebration to benefit Mercy Housing and Shelter

Marriott Hartford Downtown Saturday, November 8, 2014

Together, We are the Key to Ending Homelessness

211 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06114• www.mercyhousingct.org