Annual Report - Erie Homes for Children and Adults (EHCA)

Annual Report
2013 - 2014
Kayla, an EHCA resident, gets a kiss from her niece, Jayden, in our Memorial Garden. This precious moment
was captured by Ann Malkamaki, Little Mountain Photography.
Erie Homes for Children and Adults
226 East 27th Street
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-1534
www.ehca.org
extraordinary people, extraordinary programs
extraordinary people…
A YEAR OF GROWTH AND CHANGE
Timothy Wachter, Esq.
Board President
The Board of Directors was very busy during 2013-2014. Paul Carpenedo, who provided
tremendous service to EHCA during the last quarter century, retired, and the Board honored his
service through naming our main facility the Paul Carpenedo Commons. The Board managed an
exhaustive executive search and was very pleased to announce the hiring of Chuck Walczak as our
new CEO. While managing this transition, we also rededicated ourselves to ensuring that we were
providing for long range planning and sustainability through initiating new strategic planning
processes, building capacity within our Development Office and identifying additional manners in
which to diversify funding opportunities. It was my honor to serve as the President of the Board
during this period, and I look forward to continuing to serve EHCA in the future.
When I moved to Erie in 1988 to begin my tenure as executive director of what was then called Erie
Infants and Youth Home, I never imagined I’d be part of the agency’s mission and story 26 years
later. Three exciting developments took place during fiscal year 2013-14. Our Options program
experienced phenomenal growth in numbers served, posting a 26 percent increase that follows 20
percent growth the preceding year. We opened a group home in the Lakeshore area of Fairview
Township and will soon open another in Millcreek. Finally, we purchased a facility that will become
the new location of our MOVE licensed adult day program. This expansion will enable us to provide
more weekday services to more area individuals and their families. (Paul retired from EHCA July 1, 2014.)
Paul Carpenedo
Executive Director
I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the impressive history and incredible mission of EHCA. Based
on my initial observations, it is clear to me that EHCA far exceeds the service standards of our
industry and does many things above and beyond the policies that regulate us. For that, I extend my
sincere thanks to everyone—our staff, our volunteers, and our community supporters. To be sure,
exceeding expectations can only come from the combined efforts of the entire team. I feel
extremely fortunate to be afforded the opportunity be part of such a superb agency. You have my
pledge and commitment that I will make every effort possible to help further our successes in
providing compassionate services to the remarkable individuals placed in our care.
Charles Walczak, CEO
(Chuck joined EHCA in June 2014.)
When EHCA opened its first group home, my son, Adam, was the very first resident in the new
venture. That venture gave Adam so much more than a quality residential setting with medical care.
He is involved in volunteering at Second Harvest and Twinbrook, and he has made friends through
social outings in all areas of the Erie community. When asked what kind of difference EHCA has
made in Adam's life, I can only respond that EHCA has helped Adam to have a life—a life that
centers around family, friends, and community with no boundaries and total acceptance of him as
an individual, unique and special as each of us are.
Paula Michalegko with her
son, Adam Michalegko-Wolf
I have been working for EHCA since 2006 and am now the program specialist for both of EHCA’s
group homes in Titusville. Our individuals volunteer at the library, the movie store, the senior
center, and many other agencies and businesses around town. They attend concerts and sporting
events in Erie and Pittsburgh, go camping at Cook Forest, take dance classes, participate in
Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped, bake cookies for police and firemen, help with recycling,
and distribute home-made dog treats. I love my work because I know I am making a positive
difference in people’s lives every day. Your family just gets a little bigger when you work at EHCA.
Lindsay McWilliams,
EHCA Program Specialist
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...extraordinary programs
Residential
EHCA’s system of community residences provides each individual with a true home
where he/she is surrounded by a trained, compassionate staff to ensure the utmost
quality of care. The residential program opened a new group home in Fairview in
January 2014 and purchased a house in Millcreek that will become the agency’s 18th
group home in fall of 2014. In addition, capacity was increased at two other group
homes. EHCA now provides residential services for 92 individuals. All bedroom
décor, program goals, and activities are personalized to reflect the unique interests
and personality of each resident.
Options
Ron and staff member Rachael
Baginski practice using Ron’s
adaptive switch.
Options offers customized weekday programming for adults with disabilities who are living
with family members or on their own. Options is EHCA’s most rapidly growing service,
expanding by 26 percent during 2013-14 fiscal year. Staff members work one-on-one with
participants to help them learn everyday skills and participate in social and recreational
opportunities. This year, Options and its SNAP (Social Networking Among Peers) and Life
Sharing through Family Living components served 231 people in Erie, Crawford, and
Venango counties. Participants volunteered or held jobs in their communities, attended
picnics and field trips, learned skills to enhance independence, developed hobbies, and
socialized with friends.
Richard collects QSL cards from
around the world as an amateur
radio operator.
MOVE
MOVE (Making Opportunities for Volunteerism and Exploration) is an adult day
program offering a wide variety of enriching activities and community involvement.
Participants volunteer for local organizations, participate in dance classes, create art
projects, make friends, and explore their interests in the community. In June 2014,
plans were initiated to move MOVE to an expanded facility in Westport Centre in
Millcreek. The additional space will allow MOVE to serve more individuals, expand its
visual and performing arts programs, and explore new community opportunities.
Project First Step
Amber and staff member Megan
Holman love participating in MOVE’s
Partners in Dance.
Project First Step (PFS) works with expectant mothers who are at risk of having babies born
with disabilities. In addition, PFS receives referrals from the Office of Children and Youth
(OCY) to help families establish safe home environments. During 2013-14, PFS’ Enhanced
Family and Doula provided services to 62 families in Erie County and 24 families in Venango
County. The combined Family Stabilization and Family Engagement programs served 91
families with a total of 199 children. Challenges facing these families include intellectual and
physical disabilities, mental health issues, drug and alcohol dependency, domestic abuse,
homelessness, and medical concerns.
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“Those who bring sunshine into the lives o
The compassion and generosity of the following individuals, businesses, and
brought sunshine into the lives of many by supporting EHCA’s missi
Annual
Appeal
Vinnie & Ann Halupczynski
William Harriger
Hess Landscaping
Donald Hushon
Infinity Resources, Inc.
Guardians ($500+)
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
Blackburn's Rehab Specialties
Jerry & Pattie Jerioski
Jeffery Blake
Charles Kaza
Bonded Services Corp
Beverly Keep
Britton Family Foundation
James Kehl
Richard Brown
Harold & Gretchen Kelley
Philip Cacchione
C. Bruce Kern, Sr.
Paul & Karen Carpenedo
Richard Keverline
Amy Cuzzola-Kern
George & Kristy Klapsinos
Bill & Sally DeWitt
Ruth Krenicky
Erie Community Foundation
Henry Kriegel
George & Pat Fish
Robert & Dee Lasher
Mary Jo Fulton
Angela Leasure
Rick & Noreen Griffith
Debbie Leasure
Tom Heath
Libby Lechner
Tim & Elizabeth Katen
Howard Levin
Philip & Christina Katen
Joy Link
Ryan Katen
Robert Lowther
Charles & Sheila Kelly
Edward Lubecki
Howard & Mary Lincoln
Rita Lutz
Eileen McCaa
Constance Maher
Frederick Miller
Francis K. & Joan Mainzer
Don & Susan Moore
Maleno Developers, Inc.
Our Lady of the Lake Church
Bob & Gerrie Marz
Perry Mill Associates
Ellen Masteller
PNC Foundation, NWPA
Patrick & Judith Mastrian
PNA Officer's Group 2031
David Matthews
Jonathan Rilling
Rich McCormick
Stephen Rutishauser
Jean McKean
Colleen Shaffer
G. Nan Mehl
Peg Smith-Rich
Pamela Michalegko
South Erie Turners
Paula Michalegko
James Thomas
Forrest Mischler
Elizabeth Tuminello
Sue Moczulski
Jack Wear
Moniuszko Singing Society
Dorothy Wyman
Joanne & Bill Nagy
David Oas
Supporters ($100 - $499) David Olszewski
Evan Adair
Christine Parker
Shaun Adrian
Brenda Pasko
J. Alberstadt
Penn-Aire Aviation, Inc.
Loretta Baranski
Barbara Pollock
Barbara Beatty
Judith Pratt
Lisa Bergquist
Jeffrey Presogna
Bianchi Motors, Inc.
Kathy Randall
BKD, LLP
Barbara Renker
Dennis Borczon
Albert Richardson
Gregory A. & Sylvia Bosner
Annette & Gary Rilling
David Bowers
Roth Marz Partnership P.C.
Velma Brasington
Hope Ruedy
William & Constance Brereton
James Ryan
Garett & Jennifer Brugger
Ravinder Sabherwal
Leo Brugger
Nicholas Sala
Canfield Auto Radiator Inc.
Keith Schloss
Jerry Cannon
Dennis Cole
Eileen Cutri
Patricia Czulewicz
Richard Dressner
Erie Community Foundation
John Evans
Charles Farrell
Fenton Mobility Prod., Inc.
Marie Foertsch
Mike & Nancy Fowler
Cathy Fresch
Fulton Athletic Club
Christine Galvin
David German
Beverly Gittrich
Andrew Glass
Paul Gmuer
Sue Goellner
Barbara Gottschling
Wilson & Marlene Haller
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Magdalene & Josef Schomaker
Betsy Schuster
Nicholas Scott
Margaret Seip
William Sennett
Slovak National Club
Edwin Smith
Smuggler's Wharf
Society of Holy Trinity
Bill & Joy Steger
Edward Sveda
Leo Swantek
Lee Swenson
Joao Tavares
Thomas Terrill
Karen Tuminello
UAW Local 1186
Chris & Luis Valentin
Kristen Veit
Michael & Cathy Vermillion
Nick & Rochelle Vicentini
John Voltz
Timothy Wachter
Jo Ann Wagner
James Watson
Stephanie Wincik
Pearl Wisniewski
Donald & Becky Worthington
John Wurst
Douglas Yarbenet
Philip & Mary Joy Zamierowski
Zewe Electric, Inc.
Roger Zurn
Friends (up to $99)
Andrew Abramczyk
Action Printing/Bus. Forms
Dave & Mary Adiutori
Edward & Carol Allgeier
Brianne Anderson
Gwendolyn Anderson
Edward Angelotti
Bruce Arkwright
Pamela Bahny
Billie Barr
Darlene Barwin
Penny Bebko
Helene Becker
John Becker
Maureen Bemko
Valerie Benjamin
Kathleen Benson
Gregory & Heather Bentley
Arnold Bergquist
Best of All Tours, Inc.
Ronald Bielanin
Kristen Bierer
Cheryl Bigler
William Bloomstine
Amy Boccio
Patricia Bojarski
Ted Boron
John Botwright
Samuel Bourne
Donnell Brown
Holly Brown
Suzanne Brown
William & Debra Brown
Timothy Brugger
Shakiyla Butler
David Calvano
Carrie Carner
Kara Carone
Maria Carpenedo
Cochran Real Estate
Susan Colburn
Coleman & Co.
Ron Coleman
Jack Comeau
Teresa Corapi
Suzanne Csop
William Cunningham
Ann Czajka
Mary Beth Daley
Jack Daneri
Ethel Delbalso
Nancy Dolan
Karen Downs
Shelleyne Doxey-Stovall
Timothy & Lucia Doyle
Gary Dudenhoffer
Ethel Dwyer
Shacarra Eady
Susan Edmonds
Theresa Emerick
Joann Engels
Gary Esper
Essentra Components
Alisha Evans
Sheri Evans
Kimberly Fabrizio
Judy Farnum
Tina Ferraro
Shelly Ferritto
Thomas J. & Jill Fessler
Lisa Fickenworth
Greg Fitzgerald
Kelly Foringer
Cathy Franke-Cook
Rita Furno
G. J. Miller Auto Supply
Joe Gallagher
GE Foundation
Sean Glover
Daniel & Julia Goodman
Louis Gorga
Barry Gray
Whitney Grenaway
James & Karen Haas
Jennifer Haight
Kelly Hamman
Sr. Patricia Hause
Nadia Havard
W. J. Heard
Walter Helminski
D'erra Hemphill
Terry Henry
Terry & Diane Hibbard
Anoia Hobson
Phyllis Hogue
Stephen Hoke
David & Patricia Holland
Stacey Holman
Mildred Hornyak
Kayla Horton
John & Natalie Huegel
Leonard & Maureen Huya
Delores Jordan
Holly King
David & Sandra Klancer
Michele Koszegi
Kubinski Bus. Machines
Karyn Langdon
Linda Latva
Charla Leemhuis
Jessica Lewandoski
Veronica Lindsey
Shirley Loeslein
Richard Lynn
Caroline Manino
James Martin
Brian Matelan
Sherry Maxwell
Andrew & Jane Meko
James & Kathleen Meko
Greg & Janith Messenger
Gloria Miller
Jacquelyn Mitchell
Debora Moore
Denise Morell
Paul & Mary Morosky
Robert & Nancy Morrison
James & Carolyn Mraz
Edison Nicholson
Diane Niebauer
Debra Niland
Marcia Nitczynski
Kelly Nordin
Lewis Nordin
Judy Norman
Alicia Nunemaker
Angela Olivieri
Margie Olszewski
Susan Ottaway
Parsons' Penn Glass Co
Briana Pilewski
Grifton Pou
William & Marlene Puchi
Joann Puskus
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of others cannot keep it from themselves.”
d organizations during the fiscal year July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014,
ion of assisting people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives.
Petruso Hearing Aid Center
Stephen Radack
Kimberly Ragen
Tonya Ravnell
Mandy Richardson
Theresa Rittenhouse
Jack Rosenberg
Paula Schlopy
Bob & Peggy Schreckengost
Virginia Schulz
Joel Schwartz
Paul Serrins
Beatrice Shabanza
Susanne Shallenberger
Michael & Rochelle Sheridan
Robert Sidman
Christine Sierota
Toni Simpson
Samantha Skinner
Ronald Slomski
Sandra Smith
Robert & Linda Sontag
Mary Sorge
Alyssa Southworth
Matthew Spilko
Jerome Stankiewicz
Barbara Steadman
Kathy Steele
Sandra Steele
Cheryl Stewart
Patricia Straub
Timothy & Sharon Sullivan
Michael Swab
Crystal Sweet
Melissa Taylor
Timothy & Denise Taylor
Michael & Patricia Tellers
Deborah Terrill
Shacara Thomas
James Thompson
Mary Ann Thompson
Sarah Thomson
Thomas Twaroski
Pam Tylwalk
Walker Real Estate
Charles Warner
Mary Lou Weber
Shannon Weber
John & Evelyn Wedzikowski
Wholefoods Co-Op
Maureen Wiest
Chrishela Williams
Heidi Williams
Kay Williams
George Willis
Kathy Wisniewski
John & Joyce Woge
Sharon Woge
Women of Moose Ch. 1555
Carol Yankovich
Yaple's Vacuum & Sewing Ctr.
Rick & Janet York
Danielle Young
Dorothy Young
Michael & Pamela Zaycosky
Leonard Zielewski
Kathy Zielonka
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Tributes…
In Memory
In memory of Jack Armbruster
Christopher & Janet Chrostowski
In memory of Karen Beck
Paul Carpenedo
Patricia Czulewicz
Mary Jo Fulton
I.A.T.S.E. Local 113
Public Defender of Erie Co.
Terry & Judith Shaffer
St. Joseph Apt. Res. Council
In memory of Jay Buchanan
Chuck Guagliardi
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
In memory of David Carter
Jack Miller
In memory of
Thomas Chroscielewski
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
In memory of Mary Jane
Dahlkemper
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
Judith Pratt
Patricia Straub
In memory of Marino DiLuzio
Paula Michalegko
In memory of John Ditrich
Loretta Baranski
In memory of Ralph Hogue
Phyllis Hogue
In memory of Dorothy Johnson
Walnut Ct. Homeowners Assoc.
In memory of Anand & Manju
Kapoor
Priysha Kapoor
In memory of Paul Kelly
Mary Jo Fulton
In memory of Mary Knight-Strong
Paula Michalegko
In memory of Ian Lutz
Gindy Lutz
In memory of Robert Marz, Sr.
Marcia Nitczynski
In memory of Charles McCarthy
Edward & Rosemary Anderson
Polly Dedad
Janet Frazer
Sandra Guckes
Betty Lloyd
Don & Patty Lloyd
Anni Seaberg
West Lake Fire Dept Auxiliary
In memory of Ann Meko
Andrew & Jane Meko
In memory of John Monocello
Leslie Adams
Christopher & Cheryl Baldwin
James & Karen Bomba
John & Gretchen Brugger
Robert & Dorothy Davies
John & Anne DeLuca
GE Foundation
Robert & Mary Alice Glowacki
Ben & Patty Gradler
Thomas & Linda Hohn
Kathleen Kinzig
Lord Talent/Org. Dev. Dept.
Kathleen MacMurdy
Marz Household
Michael & Carol Monocello
Mary Jo Richardson
Joseph & Joyce Serafini
Charles & Betty Sparks
John Young
Be-A-Friend
In memory of Lynne Olsovsky
Martha Eichenlaub
In memory of Krista Pawlowski
Timothy & Sharon Sullivan
In memory of Russell Darnell
Priest
Charles Elliott
In memory of Joseph Sanders
Paula Michalegko
In memory of Ellen Schultz
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
In memory of Gurucharanlal
& Krishna Sethi
Arvind & Poonam Kapoor
Priysha Kapoor
In memory of Delbert Shaffer
Greta Shaffer
In memory of Dick Shoemaker
Mary Jo Fulton
In memory of Carl Sierota
Christine Sierota
In memory of Walter Sierota
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
In memory of Edith Smith
Krista Kremer
Marz Household
James & Mary Jane Rich
In memory of Robbie Weber
Eleanor Weber
In memory of Henry
Wienczkowski
Patricia Straub
In memory of Wanda Will
Paula Michalegko
In memory of Jean M. Yezzi
Bill Yezzi
In memory of James &
Roddy Young
Dorothy Young
In memory of Steven Zielewski
Todd & Amy Elwell
Leonard Zielewski
In Honor
In honor of Paul Carpenedo’s
retirement
Marcia Lebold
Paula Michalegko
Robert & Janet Pawlowski
In honor of Audrey & Victor
Gallagher's 50th anniversary
Patricia Straub
In honor of Matthew Haller
Wilson & Marlene Haller
In honor of Dorothy Wyman
Kent Wyman
Program Gifts
MOVE, Options, Project First Step
Donna Beam
Penny Bebko
Terri Blodgett
Lorine Boboshko
Cafaro Foundation
Shanon Callaghan
Community Missionary
Baptist Church
Judy Dinges
Linda Dutcher
Elizabeth Elwell
Erie Community Foundation
William & Janet Getson
Becky Greathouse
Highmark Blue Cross/Blue
Shield
C. Bruce Kern, Sr.
Knights Of Saint George
Carolyn Lauer
Kerry Lewicki
Noreen Lewis
Marz Household
Brett & Kim Mascia
Mellon Private Wealth Mgmt.
Kelly Nordin
Priysha Kapoor
Hope Ruedy
Kevin Walk
Wayside Presbyterian Church
Partners
in Dance
Career Concepts
Paul & Karen Carpenedo
Patty Czulewicz
Development Department
Erie Arts & Culture
Erie Co. Gaming Revenue Auth.
Mary Jo Fulton
Fun in the Sun Party Rentals
Suzanne Gallagher
William Harriger
HealthAmerica/Aetna
Timothy Hurst
Vincent & Joan Jaskiewicz
The Kern Family Foundation
Carl Larese
Maintenance Department
Paula Michalegko
PA Council in the Arts
Magdalene & Josef Schomaker
Betsy Schuster
Barbara Toohey
Chris Valentin
216 Group Home
Andrew Abramczyk
Scott & Shelly Adams
Wanda Ames
Aris Group Home
Sharon Baranski
Penny Bebko
Dave & Patty Bennett
Betty Bialomizy
Mary Birdsong
Lorine Boboshko
Constance Brereton
William Brown
Michele Burke
Paul & Karen Carpenedo
Cider Mill Group Home
Cumberland Group Home
Charlene Cyphert
Judy Dinges
E. 38th Street Group Home
Cara Faga
Beth Felege
Mary Jo Fulton
Sue Goellner
Matthew Gress
Jesenia Guzman
William Harriger
Martha Hawkins
Kristine Jansen
Elizabeth Katen
Elizabeth Kingen
Connie Knecht
Wayne Koble
David Kruszewski
Angela Leasure
Libby Lechner
Rita Lutz
Francis K. & Joan Mainzer
Ellen Masteller
Sherry Maxwell
Shawn Miller
Lisa Mitchell
Marcia Nitczynski
North Apt. Group Home
Mark Okel
Jason & Sarah O'Neill
Christine Parker
Susan Parry
Brenda Pasko
Judith Pratt
Chris Proper
Marilyn Reiser
Barbara Renker
Rockwood Group Home
Hope Ruedy
Saltsman Group Home
Betsy Schuster
Carolyn Sennett
Karen Shrum
Skyline Group Home
Peg Smith-Rich
Sons of the American Legion
South Apt. Group Home
James Spaeder
Patricia Straub
Lee Swenson
Tulane Group Home
John Vogel
Tracy Warner
Jack Wear
Shannon Weber
Whitney Way Group Home
Kay Williams
Stephanie Wincik
Tracy Wingerter
Kathy Wisniewski
Pearl Wisniewski
Woodland Group Home
Dorothy Wyman
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“Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do
just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.”
— Martina Navratilova
THE Spring
Event
AAA Erie County
Abbey's Hallmark
Airgas
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Mary Anderson
Bruce Arkwright
Arthur F. Schultz Company
Ashton & Palotas Flooring
A-Tech Collision
Barbara's Hallmark
Carla Barnes
Beauty By Bobbie
Bemus Point Golf Club
Benedictine Sisters of Erie
Bianchi Motors, Inc.
BKD, LLP
Blackburn's Rehab Specialties
Don Boetger, EA, FSPA
Bonded Services Corp
Breakiron Jewelers, Inc.
Brewerie at Union Station
Brugger Funeral Home
Buffalo Harbor Cruises
Joel & Amanda Burlingham
Burton Funeral Home
Cable Hollow Golf Course
Philip Cacchione
Canfield Auto Radiator Inc.
Carnegie Museums off Pitts.
Paul & Karen Carpenedo
Cathedral Preparatory School
Chautauqua Institution
Chido Dry Cleaners
Claytopia
Compassionate Hart Massage
Therapy
Conesus Golf Club
Conway & O'Malley, Inc.
Robert M. Cross
Chuck Dahlkemper
Dahlkemper Landscaping
Dahlkemper's Jewelry Conn.
Jack Daneri
Dave Hallman Chevrolet
DeSantis Janitor Supply Co.
Design Art, Inc. USA
William & Sally DeWitt
Sue DiCara
Anthony & Fran DiSanti
Distributed Network Software
Henry & Darlene Duda
Dusckas Funeral Home
Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home
Erie Co. Gaming Rev. Auth.
Erie Federal Credit Union
Erie Philharmonic
Erie Seawolves
Erie Zoological Society
Eriez Magnetics
Harry & Joanne Evanoff
Experience Children's
Museum
Family Services of NWPA
Fenton Mobility Prod., Inc.
Flagship Niagara League
Floor Expressions by
Greg Thomas
Tom Flynn
Marie Foertsch
Frank's Cleaners
Frank's Farm Mrkt. & Bakery
Mary Jo Fulton
G. J. Miller Auto Supply
Suzanne Gallagher
GE Foundation
General Exterminating Co.
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Beverly Gittrich
Robert Glowacki
Graham Enterprises, LLC
Rick & Noreen Griffith
Guardian Life-Pittsburgh
Courtney Hagmaier
Patricia Haley
Wilson & Marlene Haller
Vinnie & Ann Halupczynski
William Harriger
Harrington, Inc.
HealthAmerica/Aetna
Heritage Wine Cellars
William Hilbert, Jr.
Interim Healthcare of Erie
Interstate Security, Inc.
James Sabol Studio &
Art Gallery
Sandra Jarecki
Johnston's Evergreen Nursery
Chuck Joy
Junior's Last Laugh
K2s
Kan Jam
Joseph Kelly
Knox, McLaughlin, Gornall
& Sennett
Kraus Department Store
Kubinski Business Machines
Lake Erie Fanfare
Lake Erie Speedway
Lakeside Golf Course
Lakeview Country Club
Langdon's Baskets
Larese Floral Design
Larry's Central Market
Libby Lechner
LECOM
James Loeslein
Robert Lowther
Macdonald, Illig, Jones
& Britton
Mike & Mary MacMurtrie
Marquette Savings Bank
Marshall's
E.C. Masteller
Elisa Maynard
Mazza Vineyards
James McMann
Meadow Brook Dairy
James & Kathleen Meko
Medline Industries, Inc.
Paula Michalegko
National Fuel Gas
Tim & Lisa NeCastro
Lamar Neal
Northshore Insurance Agency
Northwest Insurance Services
Northwest Savings Bank
Paddens Masterwork Paints
Parsons' Penn Glass Co
Passavant Development
Per-A-Lawn, Inc.
Perry Screw Machine Co.
Pilewski Plumbing
PNC Foundation, NWPA
Potratz Floral Shop
Potter Silkscreening Co
Judy Pratt
Jeffrey Presogna
Printing Concepts
Tom Pysz
Barbara Renker
Residence Inn by Marriott
Al Richardson
Jonathan Rilling
Roth Marz Partnership
Hope Ruedy
Russell C. Schmidt & Son
Stephen Rutishauser
Sara's
Magdalene & Josef Schomaker
Scott Enterprises
Julianna Semple
Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin,
Ely, Smith & Walsh
Rick & Deanna Sherbondy
Allen Smith
Tim Smith
Peg Smith-Rich
Thomas Terrill
James & Mary Ann Toohey
Trumbull Industries
Phyllis Turner
UPMC Health Plan
Urban Engineers, Inc.
USI Insurance Services
Mike & Catherine Vermillion
Victorian Princess Cruise
Villa Maria Academy
Dick & Mary Beth Wachter
Timothy Wachter
Chuck Walczak
Waldameer Park
Joe & Nancy Walsh
Walt Disney World Co.
Eugene & Shirley Warner
Brian Waugaman
Wilkins Company, Inc.
Ted Wood
David & Kim Wurst
Yardmaster, Inc.
Zewe Electric, Inc.
Capital
Improvements
National Fuel Gas Dist. Corp.
Michael Chludzinski
Helmer Rabild Trust
Guy Steg
Kegs & Corks
Advance Auto
Big & Tall Guys
Big G Tire & Auto
Big Kahuna's
BKD, LLP
Paul Carpenedo
Carter Orthopedics, Ltd
Coal Oil Johnny's Eatery
Colonial Machine Co., Inc.
El Bistro
Elks Lodge #264
Engineering & Inspections
Family Video
Mary Jo Fulton
G. B. Garrett Funeral Home
Great Eastern Cutlery
William Harriger
Hoppy's
Lake View Ford, Inc.
Tom & Judy McKinney
Movies at Meadville
Northwest Savings Bank
Northwestern Rural Electric
Pasquale's Pizza
PNC Foundation, NWPA
PNA Group 2031
Prenatt Manufacturing, Inc.
Queen Cutlery
Riverside Inn
Rustic Inn
Peg Smith-Rich
Spanky's Tobacco World
Titusville Area Hospital
Titusville Moose Fam. Ctr. 84
Titusville True Value
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
VFW Bruce Shorts Post 5958
Special Needs
Emily Bergonzi
Gregory Czarnecki
Barry Gray
Gordon Herbst
Willie Hubbart
Donald Hushon
Priysha Kapoor
Elizabeth Katen
Joyce Kostek
Marz Household
Michael Mong
Gregory Morrow
Michael Plyler
Hope Ruedy
Joel Schwartz
Eugene Smith
Freda Tepfer
Ed Truchanowicz
Thomas Welch
Victory Ride
Donations received for
the Sept. 2014 event
A-1 Automotive Inc.
Ace Supply
Action Printing & Bus. Forms
American Legion Auxiliary 571
Bates Collision, Inc.
Bianchi Motors, Inc.
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Build A Bear Workshop
Dave Hallman Chevrolet
Dempsey & Baxter
Duggan's Service & Appliance
East Erie Moose Family Center
Erie Art Museum
Erie Co. Gaming Rev. Auth.
Eriez Magnetics
Famous Hair
Five Guys Operations, LLC
Mary Jo Fulton
Giant Eagle Yorktowne
Great Lakes Home Healthcare
Green Mountain Coffee
Keith Hall
Hampton Inn
Joe Roots Grill
John's Wildwood Pizzeria
Craig Johnston
Junior's Last Laugh
Lawrence Park Athletic Club
Once Upon A Child
Orchard Ponds Golf Club
Oriental Trading Company
Papa John's Pizza
Passavant Development Corp.
Peninsula Pups Doggie Daycare
Pete's Pub
Pizza Hut
PNC Foundation, NWPA
PNA Group 2031
Todd Powers
Jon Pulice
Russell C. Schmidt & Son
Shawnee Optical
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel
Slovak National Club
Society Of Holy Trinity
Taki's Restaurant
Tiny Prints
United Way Of Erie County
John Voltz
Wegman's
Wesleyville Homes Assoc.
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“The question is not what you look at, but what you see..”
— Henry David Thoreau
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Timothy S. Wachter, Esq.
President
Jeffrey J. Presogna, CPA
President Elect
Edwin W. Smith, Esq.
Vice President
James Thomas, Jr. MD
Finance-Endowment
William G. DeWitt
Future Planning
Bruce E. Arkwright
Carla Barnes
Jeffery I. Blake, MD
Jerry Cannon
Nancy Dolan
Cathy Fresch
Colleen Gildea Shaffer
Sr. Patricia Hause
Carl Larese
Angela L. Leasure
Elizabeth F. Lechner
Carly Manino
Ellen Masteller
G. Nan Mehl
Edison Nicholson III
Brenda Pasko
MANAGEMENT
TEAM
Paul Carpenedo
Executive Director
Charles Walczak
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Jo Fulton
Director of Nursing
& Health Services
William Harriger
Chief Financial Officer
James R. McMann
Director of Human
Resources
Peg Smith-Rich
Director of Residential &
Program Services
Hope Ruedy
Director of Community
Services
Jonathan Rilling
Director of Development
Barbara Renker
Executive Secretary
www.ehca.org
ERIE HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, INC.
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
Revenue and Support
Program revenue
Contributions from EHCA Foundation
Total revenue
$ 18,488,549
27,229
$18,515,778
Expenses
Program expenses
General & administrative
Total expenses
$ 16,356,211
1,954,098
$18,310,309
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets, beginning of year
Net Assets, end of year
$ 205,469
$ 2,272,272
$ 2,477,741
The agency’s main facility was
renamed Paul Carpenedo Commons
to honor Paul’s 26 years at EHCA.
89 cents of every dollar spent went to programs.
In compliance with the PA Charitable Solicitation Act, a copy of the agency’s official
registration and financial information may be obtained by contacting EHCA.
EHCA FOUNDATION, INC.
REVENUE AND EXPENSES
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014
Howard and Mary Lincoln
received the Cornerstone Award.
Revenue, Gains, and Other Support
Contributions and grants
Investment return
Fundraising net of expenses
Rental income net of expenses
Total revenue
$
317,902
677,853
59,216
11,845
$1,066,816
Expenses
Program expenses
General and administrative
Fundraising
Total expenses
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets, beginning of year
Net Assets, end of year
$
$
151,663
41,118
78,988
271,769
$
795,047
$ 4,621,468
$ 5,416,515
EHCA resident Ashley took first
place in the inaugural As I See It
photo contest in September.
In compliance with the PA Charitable Solicitation Act, a copy of the foundation’s official
registration and financial information may be obtained by contacting EHCA.
Number of residents as of June 30, 2014:
92 residents ranging in age from 8 to 69
Community program participants as of June 30, 2014:
293 individuals and families
Number of employees as of June 30, 2014:
511
Aaron’s 2013 motorcycle side-car ride
helped inspire the Victory Ride in 2014.
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Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc.
226 East 27th Street
Erie, PA 16504
www.ehca.org
NON PROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE
PAID
ERIE PA
PERMIT NO 273
extraordinary people, extraordinary programs
Seeing Possibilities Instead of Disabilities
The 2013-14 fiscal year provided a solid foundation for service and growth.
Here are a few of the exciting events we’re looking forward to in 2015.
MOVE facility opening
Early 2015
EHCA training seminar
April 11
THE Spring Event
May 15
Partners in Dance
TBA
Highmark Walk
June 6
EHCA 5K Red Carpet Run
June 27
Roar on the Shore
July 15-18
Erie Gives Day
August 11
Victory Ride
September 12
Kegs & Corks
October 17
This pen and ink drawing by artist James Sabol was presented to Executive Director Paul Carpenedo upon his retirement.