Open to the Community!

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2012-2013
Day Program Doors
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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WoW Program More Than Quadruples in Size
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New Hope Unveils New Building to the Public
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Talent “Blooms” on Stage in New Theater
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Opening Day Program Doors to the Community
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From our Greenhouse
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Neighbor to Neighbor - Annual Autumn Affair
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New Hope Community Walks for Autism
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Focus on... John Veleber
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New Hope Celebrates Direct Support Professionals
Taking Bronze at State Special Olympic Games
Staff Of The Quarter... Cierra Pugh
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Sibling Support Network
15
Family BBQ
The Saad Brothers
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“New Hope In the City” Staff Holiday Party
New Hope Individual Gives Back
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Giving Sullivan County Children a “Head Start”
Health & Wellness Fair 2012
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Program Of The Quarter... Wallace Berkowitz Residence
All Staff Training Day
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Supported Work Christmas Party
Fitness at the Workplace
20
Orange County Welcomes New Hope Workers
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Clinical Corner
Supported Work Program - Vending Business
Self-Advocacy Conference
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Foundation Giving
Art Moretti
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ,
New Hope Community
5 New Hope Community Dr.
P.O. Box 289, Route 52
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
t: 845.434.8300
f: 845.434.5105
[email protected]
www.newhopecommunity.org
"Focus on New Hope Community" is a quarterly publication
of New Hope Community, Inc. New Hope is a private,
not-for-profit corporation supporting people with intellectual
and other developmental disabilities.
New Hope Community
Board of Directors
NHC Foundation
Board of Directors
Brianne Goldstein, Chair
Marianne Goldman, Vice Chair
John Veleber, Secretary
Russ Heyman, Treasurer
Mary Alan
Leni Binder
Morton Bleetstein
Kenneth Kloper
Michael Linden
Annabel Lindenbaum
Barbara Mazer
Lorraine Stroh
Vikas Varma
Abby Wasserman, MD
Marianne Goldman, Chair
Patricia Bleetstein, Vice Chair
Donna Braunstein, Secretary
Leni Binder, Treasurer
Russ Heyman
Daniel Jaffe
Kenneth Kloper
Michael Linden
Eugene Metz
CPA, CFF, MBA
There is no doubt that those who follow the Baby Boomer
Generation shall supercede, in accomplishments, those
before them based upon the simple premise of technology.
They have the access, the tools, and the nurtured sensibility
of having information and seeing it realized not just within
their lifetimes, but within minutes. It gives me hope that in
response, answers leading to cures and riddles, a world of
potentially greater calm can be cultivated.
The utilization of advanced technology is truly the door to
success. In 2012, New Hope Community crossed that
threshold with the construction of the new Living Arts
Center building. The space and its amenities are engineered
by the latest in modern devices, making work a bit of a
marvel, and the experiences empowering for both the
people we support and the staff we lead.
And that is exactly what we intend to do: empower.
Modern technology has landed. It has been incorporated
not only in our classrooms and day programs; it has
manifested its way of life into our homes. Outifitted with
laptops, Internet access, iPads, and computer programs to
simplify, we are equipped not only to make a difference,
but to define our path of moving steadfastly forward. New
Hope’s commitment to the people we support, and those in
their charge, remains paramount.
Technology allows us all, like Rosena and her sister, to both
reconnect and stay linked to family and friends. Whether
using Skype to visit or an Apple software application to
express oneself, the folks we support are using technology
to assist us in advocating for a life of their choosing.
I wish to extend a warm welcome into the New Year to all,
and to recognize the start with the strong belief that all we
do empowers.
Arthur Moretti, Executive Director
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Brianne
Goldstein, CHAIR
NEW HOPE COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 11 Sibling Meeting, NYC
APRIL 13 Fine Art Exhibit Opens, CAS
APRIL 13 Catskill Art Society Exhibit
Opening Reception
APRIL 18
APRIL 18 Sibling Network Spring Meeting
APRIL 28 Staff Recognition Brunch
MAY 20 3rd Annual Wallace Berkowitz Cup
JULY 13 Sibling Picnic
The Mission Statement of New Hope Community is: We
challenge ourselves to enhance the lives of people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Our new
Living Arts Center is one outcome of that challenge.
Stepping into the new Living Arts Center is like crossing
into a museum. The space has been executed with attention
to detail, from the physical design that allows accessibility
to all New Hope residents—regardless of their
disability—to the colors of the walls and the artwork lining
the hallways. All of the artwork is done by our residents
and is beautifully framed with the artist’s name on a plaque.
This is just the beginning of what pulls you into this
impressive building.
The Living Arts Center was built to house and expand New
Hope’s day programs. We have been working on providing
exemplary day programming in an environment that is
purposeful and productive. The people with developmental
disabilities that we support and the dynamic team of staff
who advocate for their needs, interests, and desires are
already making great use of this space.
I invite you to visit the Living Arts Center to see our day
programs in action and to enjoy our state-of-the-art theater.
This is only the beginning, as we continue to challenge
ourselves in the 21st century.
The 2013 New Hope Community
Calendar is now available!!
This incredible calendar features a collection of work
created completely by those supported by New Hope
Community, and strongly demonstrates the talent that we
have right here!
Proceeds will benefit the NHC Foundation, a recognized
501(c)(3) non-profit organization which raises critically
needed funding to support the mission and vision of New
Hope Community. Through this support, people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities are given
amazing opportunities to achieve their dreams.
Call 845.434.8300 X308
or email [email protected]
for more information about how to acquire this
annual keepsake!
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Year-old WoW Program
More Than Quadruples in Size
On the one-year anniversary of New
Hope Community’s WithOut Walls
(WoW) program, the concept of breaking
down boundaries continues to grow, both
in terms of program participants and
supporting community agencies.
The program has created dozens of
opportunities for those supported by
New Hope to grow roots in the surrounding communities through both education,
volunteerism and adventure.
“The philosophy was, and still is
community, community, community,”
said New Hope Enrichment Director
Devon Cameron. “It’s about the community giving to us, us giving to them.”
Just 12 months ago the program kicked
off with just a small handful of participants. Now the program fosters 10
separate groups, all of which venture out
into the community.
The burgeoning program assists with
job preparation, vocational introduction, and, most of all, pride in volunteerism. Participants walk dogs for the
SPCA, attend the Literacy Volunteers
Program, distribute meals through
Meals on Wheels, take art classes at the
Old Stone House, assist in planting for
the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and
learn to cook.
“We’re always out in the community, and
we’re always looking for new educational activities that are fun too,” said
Program Manager Eva Evans. “One
gentleman has lived on his own, but now
he comes to the program four days a
week and makes new friends and gets out
into the community. Those are proud
moments for us.”
The community-at-large has been incredibly welcoming of New Hope’s WOW
groups, and has helped support the
expansion of the program. One example
includes recent groups visiting the Pizza
Hut in Liberty, where Waitress/Assistant
Manager Sherry Tuttle gives tours,
educates groups about cleanliness and
food preparation, and helps participants
make their very own pizzas.
“A group was in here one day and one of
the counselors asked if we did tours. I
said ‘sure, I’ll come in early one day, I’ll
give them a tour and let them make their
own pizzas,’” Tuttle recalled. “It’s been
outstanding so far. It’s just nice to put a
smile on somebody’s face.”
“It’s rewarding for our participants to be
out all day, to form ties and bonds with
people in the community, and it’s an
educational moment for them too,”
Evans said. “It could be as much as
learning to enhance socialization in a
highly social setting. It’s all about
enrichment.”
With New Hope Community’s recent
state certification, the program has now
been opened up to include individuals
from the community, in addition to those
for whom New Hope provides housing
opportunities.
“People are here to learn to be independent and to be part of the community,”
said Cameron. “I’m particularly proud of
this program. So many people have been
open to helping those who have developmental disabilities. I only see the
program growing from here.”
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New Hope Unveils New Building to the Public
With the construction of a state-of the-art
10,388 square-foot building known as the
Living Arts Center, New Hope Community can now provide enriching day
programming to those with intellectual
and other developmental disabilities
across the region.
“As pioneers of progress, NHC cultivates
an environment where independence is
maximized through technology and
innovation, as exhibited by the Living
Arts Center,” said Devon Cameron,
Director of Enrichment.
The Living Arts Center expansion,
constructed over the last year and
attached seamlessly to the existing main
building, comes complete with a Library
Resource Room, Technology Lab, Practical Life Skills Workshop, and a Sensory
Discovery Room. New Hope staff,
licensed therapeutic professionals, and
educators from Orange and Sullivan
counties infuse the arts of music, fine art,
and cooking with enthusiasm and experience to help each participant feel the
passion and fulfillment of what becomes
“living art.”
The building’s design exceeds Americans
with Disability Act Compliance with
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additions including pneumatic doors,
ceiling-mounted lifts, bariatric hi-lo
tables that make the transfer of people
from wheelchairs easeful and safe,
motion-sensing lighting, and touchscreen computers.
“Project Architect Joe Irace and Interior
Design Consultant Richard Ramsdell
have provided an optimal environment
for people to learn and thrive with their
expertise in universal accessibility, green
technology, and the use of color,” said Art
Moretti, New Hope Community’s Executive Director. “And Robert Scheinman’s
Woodbourne Lawn & Garden provided
exquisite landscaping which creates a
welcoming and beautiful entrance into
the campus.”
The design also includes a modern theater
for teaching and entertainment. It can seat
112, while also accommodating up to 40
people who use wheelchairs to ambulate.
Participants have the opportunity to learn
all the skills of production, from set
design to lighting to performance. Every
component of the theater can be operated
from a tablet with a touch screen so that
the people supported by NHC can control
every aspect of the space.
New Hope Community recently
celebrated the grand opening of the
Living Arts Center with an official ribbon
cutting and demonstration of some of the
technological advancements available to
participants in the all-new day program
being offered at New Hope Community.
Dylan Johanson, NHC Multi-Media
Coordinator, hosted a presentation in the
Living Arts Center theater, showing off
some of the HD and surround-sound
capabilities by playing a clip from the
high-action film, Avatar. His presentation
also included the World Premiere of a
music video produced completely
in-house by Johanson and rapper Rob
Goss, an individual supported by New
Hope Community.
“The entire project is a spectacular venue,
not only to showcase the talents of the
individuals we support, but as a bridge to
connect New Hope to our neighbors,”
said Jason Cornwell, Assistant Executive
Director. “It is only matched by the
dedication of the myriad of individuals
whose hard work made this a reality.”
Talent “Blooms” on Stage in New Theater
When the curtains parted on the stage in
New Hope Community’s Living Arts
Center in November, not only was a
broad, bright garden scene revealed,
but also the talent of both the staff and
those served by New Hope Community.
“Love and relationships are adult
themes which many of those we
support experience every day,” said
Johanson. “It seemed very important to
provide a theatrical opportunity to
explore this aspect of life.”
Welcome to New Hope’s first real stage
performance, “Bloom: A Love Story,”
written and directed by New Hope
Multi-Media Services Coordinator
Dylan Johanson, and performed by
those supported throughout New Hope.
Still, this wasn’t the first time “Bloom”
came to life through New Hope’s
troupe of actors.
“It was an incredible moment for us all,
to perform in such an authentic
environment,” said Johanson.
“Bloom”, written three years ago, is a
story about recognizing beauty in
seemingly unlikely places, one of
commitment, creation, rage, and
destruction. Most of all, though, it’s a
story about love in its purest and most
wholesome sense.
The inaugural performance of
“Bloom” was actually two years ago in
a multi-purpose room. The stage was
non-existent, and the curtain was
strung with shower rings between two
volleyball net stanchions to hide scene
changes. The lighting was also a
serious challenge with all of the
windows disallowing “night” to
genuinely fall on some scenes as it
should have, Johanson recalled.
“We did the best we could, but it just
didn’t do the production justice,”
said Johanson.
But the recent opening of the Living
Arts Center changed all that, giving new
life to this incredible love story about
blossoming hope and starting over.
“This show has grown from such
humble beginnings and it has been
outstanding to see the performances
evolve right along with the space,”
Johanson said.
"Acting in the play was fun," Shante
Randolph added. "It was really cool to
be on the new stage."
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New Hope Community
Opens its Day Program
Doors to the Community
New Hope Community recently earned a state certification that now allows its day
habilitation program to welcome community members with no existing relationship with
the agency.
In the past, NHC day programs could only serve those who were already residentially
supported by New Hope Community. The expanded program is ideal for those graduating
from area school districts, or for those who are living at home with their families.
“Before our certification, folks who needed day habilitation services didn’t have a choice
in providers, so we felt it incredibly important to address the need for options,” said Art
Moretti, New Hope Community’s Executive Director. “What has been created has
exceeded even my expectations in both technology offerings and other recreational
options. Our staff and partners have really brought our vision to life.”
The centerpiece of this new program is the new Living Arts Center, which has the
potential to quadruple the number of participants currently served. It will also offer
leisure, entertainment, and recreational space to existing participants and community
groups on weekends.
“We always ask our potential audience, ‘when was the last time you went horseback
riding, or attended a pool party, or worked on a smart board, because those are activities
we offer daily,’” said Jason Cornwell, Assistant Executive Director of NHC, who has
been a strong advocate of retaining a person-centered approach. “We understand the
difference between busy work and productive work; it’s about finding a person’s passion
and deepening it.”
The certification process took roughly a year to earn through the New York State Office
for People with Developmental Disabilities, and was awarded to New Hope Community
on August 13, 2012. Since then, the number of participants has already increased
significantly, with a lengthy waiting list forming, according to New Hope Enrichment
Director Devon Cameron.
“As our numbers grow, so do our program offerings,” Cameron said. “We’re increasing
our options for technological advancement, music therapy, yoga, fast-track classes; you
name it and we’re either creating it or exploring its possibilities. It’s a very exciting time
for us all!”
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New Hope Takes Bronze
photo
Greenhouse Oasis
Flourishes in Winter Months
Even as a thick blanket of snow covers the ground outside, the greenhouse
at New Hope Community is actually bustling with activities for those with
developmental disabilities.
With its 70-degree temperatures, the greenhouse is a winter oasis offering
a complete sensory experience for all of those involved. It plays host to not
only a series of horticulture-related activities, but also other events such as
parties, and an annual Winterfest.
“There’s so much more going on inside than most would think,” said Jon
Jon Thomas, Leisure Services Associate and certified Master Gardener
Volunteer. “We are just as busy here in the winter as we are in the summer.”
The greenhouse, complete with water installations, fish, and a bird, is
environmentally friendly and as self-sustaining as possible. Composting is
utilized, as well as a series of rain barrels to supply the necessary water to
allow the plants to flourish.
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Special
Olympic Games
New Hope Community’s first visit to the New
York State Special Olympic Games in
October brought victory for those nine
individuals supported by New Hope
Community who competed.
This was the team’s first trip to the state
games, where they battled it out for a Bronze
medal in Soccer.
“From start to finish our folks feel like the
winners they all are,” said New Hope
Community Athletic Coordinator Brian
Creamer, who shared his team coaching duties
with Direct Support Professional Angela
Trotti. “It was really awesome to see. The team
went there to compete and have fun and that’s
what they did.”
New Hope’s day program participants visit the greenhouse at least twice a
week for a series of lessons about planting, seeding, propagation, and
clean-up. Evening and weekend classes are also held to teach those
interested about flower arranging and plant selection for the upcoming
growing season.
The team, including Noah Ingber, Monique
Bigelow, Robert Goss, Tina King, Shante
Randolph, Christopher Latty, Leroy Johnson,
Sharon Gleit, and Verna Johnson, also
participated in regional games that included
track & field, basketball (where the team took
home The Gold), and bowling in 2012.
“Our participants get to demonstrate their creativity, while also feeling
empowered,” Thomas said. “Helping to manage the greenhouse and
nurture these plants offers our folks a real opportunity to be independent.
The whole process also encourages healthy living.”
“After basketball, everyone was really excited
about taking it to the next level therefore we
started training for soccer right away,” said
Creamer.
That enthusiasm has continued, and the team is
already looking toward their next athletic
battle, this time as a skilled floor hockey team
who will compete in Rochester early this year.
“We’ve already got new equipment and
everyone is so excited to be outfitted and in
training,” Creamer said.
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New Hope Celebrates Its Neighbors
More than 100 people joined together
at Maxie’s Place at New Hope Community for the Fifth Annual Neighbor
to Neighbor Autumn Affair, hosted in
celebration of the rewards that come
from being truly community-minded.
Not even Hurricane Sandy could
keep attendees away, despite the fact
that many struggled with long-term
power outages and somewhat risky
driving challenges.
“I received an email a few days ago
during the storm that was written by
New Hope Board of Directors Vice
Chair Marianne Goldman,” New Hope
Community Board of Directors Chair
Brianne Goldstein recalled as she
addressed the crowd. “Marianne,
whose son is a New Hope resident, said
that despite the horrible weather, she
was comforted in knowing that her son
Jeremy was safe and well cared for
here. Those words made me feel
incredible, because that’s what New
Hope is: a place of support, safety, and
personal growth.”
During the event, Zane Morganstein,
president & CEO of Associated Mutual
Insurance Cooperative, was honored
with the 2012 Neighbor of
Distinction Award for
his commitment to
New Hope’s mission
of supporting people
with intellectual and
other developmental disabilities.
His
support
doesn’t come
through traditional
means
like sitting on a
Board or volunteering for a committee;
instead, Morgenstein
hires, as well as rents
apartments to several
who are supported by
New Hope Community. But they aren’t
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just residents and employees;
Morgenstein considers them his
neighbors and friends as well.
“I talk with them about their
frustrations, their accomplishments,
their joys; we joke and genuinely enjoy
the company of one another,”
Morgenstein said when he received his
award. “I truly get more from them
than I could ever give.”
“Zane has legendary status in this
community,”
said
New
Hope
Community Executive Director Arthur
Moretti. “Sometimes he’s a really good
businessman; other times he’s just a
great human being.”
It was a sentiment shared among all
attendees, who extended their show
of support by donating generously to
New Hope’s expansive silent auction
(contributed entirely by community
members). Proceeds from the event,
sponsored by Hudson Regional
Pharmacy and WL&G Woodbourne
Lawn & Garden, will go toward
supporting
NHC
Foundation’s
mission of creating opportunities for
people with intellectual and other
disabilities.
“Our goal is to help those with
disabilities achieve their dreams,” said
Donna Braunstein, the secretary of the
NHC Foundation Board of Directors.
“The question we always ask ourselves
is: where will our vision take us next?”
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For the New Hope Community, supporting those with autism is just as important as raising
community awareness for the disorder. Hence, three New Hope staff teams joined nearly
300 other walkers for the 5th Annual Sullivan County and Surrounding Areas Walk Now for
Autism Speaks event on Sat., Oct. 27.
“New Hope is a non-profit that provides services to those with autism, so as our relationship
grows with Autism Speaks, so too will the educational resources that we can bring back to
New Hope staff,” said New Hope Community Outreach Coordinator Sherry Eidel, who has
been on the Sullivan County Autism Speaks committee for five years.
Eidel praised the involvement of Walk Now for Autism Speaks Committee Member Noah
Ingber, who receives services through New Hope Community.
“Noah has great ideas when we brainstorm about locations to hand out posters and
businesses to approach to set up walk teams, donations, and sponsors,” Eidel said. “He is a
great asset to our committee.”
Ingber said the most rewarding part of his participation with the Walk is “telling people
about the cause.”
Ingber, Eidel, and the other walk participants raised almost $30,000 for Autism Speaks. In
addition to raising more than $700 for the event, New Hope also had a resource table on site
to represent all its services in support of those with disabilities. Clinicians from New Hope
Community were on hand to answer any questions the day’s participants may have had.
“New Hope’s dynamic team of trained clinicians possess knowledge and know-how. There
was no question as to who would be the most eloquent to educate others about the services
we can provide,” said Erin Stenglein, New Hope Senior Clinician and Clinical Supervisor.
“Each and every one is charismatic, dedicated and energized. It was great to see everyone
out there, in force, to support autism awareness.”
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John Veleber
SECRETARY, NEW HOPE COMMUNITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
It doesn’t take much to make John Veleber happy, really.
Sometimes it’s the seemingly little things that can
brighten his day.
A smile. An enthusiastic handshake. A hug.
When delivered from someone who is receiving support
services through New Hope Community, it makes all
the difference in the world to this burgeoning
community leader.
“When you run into someone in the halls here and they
throw their arms around you, you know they’re grateful
for whatever you do to support New Hope’s mission,”
Veleber said. “It’s incredibly rewarding.”
Veleber, vice president of commercial lending at Jeff
Bank, is the secretary for the New Hope Community
Board of Directors, and has made a commitment to help
change lives.
“I think I was initially asked to join the Board a year ago,
in part, because of my financial acumen, but it has turned
into much more since then,” Veleber said over coffee
recently. “The whole experience – knowing we can
really make a difference – has been wonderful so far.”
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Veleber, who has been a full-time resident of Roscoe
these past eight years, is no stranger to those with
special needs. Like so many others, autism has touched
his own family, both immediate and extended. As a
result, he’s always been willing to contribute to area
organizations, regardless of where he calls home.
But just ask him and he’ll tell you: New Hope
Community is special.
“We offer experiences here that no other place is
offering,” said Veleber. “The staff here is the most gifted
I’ve ever seen.”
But what continues to draw Veleber is recent strategic
planning that includes the exploration of how to allow
the broadest audience possible to benefit from New
Hope’s high level of service.
“Our goal as a Board of Directors is to constantly push
the envelope; we are never satisfied with where we are,”
Veleber said. “Everyone here is focused on maximizing
the experiences of the people we serve, and that is
amazing to see in such an expansive organization.”
“The sky really is the limit at New Hope Community,”
he added. “I’m really looking forward to the future.”
New Hope’s
STAFF
OF THE QUARTER!
Congratulations to
New Hope Celebrates
Direct Support
Professionals
New Hope Community set aside a week this past September
to recognize and celebrate its Direct Support Professionals.
Two of New Hope’s House Managers, Joseph Birkett (306
Stupell Circle) and Jesse Hinton (307 Stupell Circle) even
had the opportunity to be on the radio, visiting Thunder 102
to educate the public about the role of Direct Support
Professionals.
“It's very important to recognize our DSPs, to keep them in
a good place in order for the quality of care they provide to
continue to be top notch," said Darrin Raynor, New Hope
Assistant Executive Director.
Direct Support Professionals Week has been regularly
recognized at New Hope on an annual basis, but this year
Raynor wanted to make it special. He assembled a
committee of DSPs and other staff to supply him with ideas
and a schedule of activities, with the goal, he said, “of
keeping motivation high.”
In addition to two car washes, a breakfast served and
prepared by administration to the DSP's in the MultiPurpose Room of Maxie's Place, gift giveaways, and home
visits, Direct Support Professionals Week 2012 also featured
a lively “field day” barbecue.
“There was something offered every day so that everyone
could participate at least once,” said Raynor.
The field day was a resounding success, with staff taking
part in relay races, tug-of-war, pie-eating contests, and
other team-style contests.
“We thought it was important to make a week for the DSPs
to get out and spend time with each other, to celebrate all of
the work they do,” said New Hope Community THERAP
Administrator Robyn VanLowe. “Everyone showed that
teamwork is really important, and there were positive
attitudes all around.”
Cierra Pugh
Cierra Pugh, New Hope Human Resources Clerk, was
named “Staff of the Quarter” for Fall 2012, thanks to her
constant willingness to go above and beyond in her duties of
recruiting, vetting, and organizing new hire candidates.
“Cierra has done a very nice job of streamlining our hiring
and application process,” said Human Resources Director
Julie Diescher. “Her efforts have helped increase
application capacity.”
Pugh, who started working for New Hope as a Direct
Support Professional over 10 years ago, has been in her role
as HR Clerk for one year; she will soon transition into a new
position as Human Resource Assistant.
“Cierra’s got such a great relationship with our individuals,”
said Human Resources Director Julie Diescher. “She really
views New Hope as an extension of her family.”
The New Hope residential manager who nominated Pugh
for “Staff of the Quarter” wrote on her nominating form that
Cierra is “quick in her response to my requests and is
thorough and informative regarding my location’s
recruitment needs. She is kind and goes out of her way to
help in any way she can.”
Upon hearing the news of the award, Pugh immediately gave
credit to Diescher, who Pugh said has provided the guidance
and training necessary to succeed.
“I’m the happiest I’ve been in ten years,” Pugh said. “I’ve
learned so much from Julie; her faith and support has done so
much for me as an employee. I love being part of the New
Hope team.”
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Sibling Support Network’s Advancements
Bring Families Together
Helping support a brother or sister with an intellectual or other
developmental disability comes with its own set of
experiences and emotions. But, with the help of the New Hope
Community Sibling Network, siblings don't have to face those
challenges alone.
The Sibling Network fosters discussions among people whose
siblings are receiving services through New Hope Community.
“Siblings of developmentally disabled persons can often feel
isolated, confused, and frustrated,” said New Hope
Community Outreach Coordinator/Sibling Coordinator Sherry
Eidel. “However, there are others who have been there, and
sharing those experiences can be incredibly comforting.”
Most recently the program has gone through several
“improvements” to increase its access and usefulness. In fact,
the most recent meeting of sibling participants at the Lazy
Pond Bed & Breakfast in Liberty in October welcomed a
planning session to develop a formal ambassador program.
The goal will be to help smoothly usher in those siblings who
are new to the New Hope environment.
The Sibling Network has also expanded its access through the
creation of its own Facebook page – facebook.com/
pages/New-Hope-Community-Sibling-Network/
130232150375032 – to offer more immediate support to those
who need it.
“We encourage ease of communication, and the use of
Facebook offers on-demand access to others going through
the same thing,” said Eidel. “They can message each other,
share posts, etc. It’s an ideal environment to support the
Network’s efforts.”
For more information on the New Hope Community Sibling
Network, search on Facebook or contact Sherry Eidel at (845)
434-8300 ext. 280 or [email protected].
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Brother
Supporting
Brother
New Hope’s 37th Annual
Family BBQ Christens
New Living Arts Center
New Hope Community's 37th Annual Family Barbecue was
celebrated in the fall with a Renaissance Faire theme. Well over
1,000 family members and friends toured the new Living Arts
Center and christened its stage with the annual “Songfest.”
While the bake sale continued to have significant draw, this
year's pie toss “stockade” was a big hit. Guests threw pudding
and whipped cream pies at a healthy list of administrators, all in
good fun to benefit the NHC Foundation.
On Facebook, Clare Smith wrote, “It was the best picnic ever!”
For the Saad brothers, New Hope Community has become a
family affair, even when the pair is separated by more than
1,000 miles.
Adam Saad, sibling of New Hoper Jamal Saad, coordinated
a fundraising event for New Hope Community and the
Brevard County Life Saving Association while in Cocoa
Beach, Fl. in August.
The First Annual Aquathon raised $463 for the benefit of those
supported by New Hope Community. Participants competed in a
beach run, a swim, and then another beach run.
Adam Saad, a strong supporter of his brother’s successful
involvement at New Hope Community, graduated from the
University of Central Florida last year and recently began a
career with the Army National Guard as a cryptologic linguist.
Still, he’s a constant emotional companion to Jamal, who himself
carries a busy schedule as a WithOut Walls program participant
and a vocal member of New Hope’s Self Advocacy Group.
“We have so much to learn from the focus and determination of
both Saad brothers,” said Carl Santos, Director of Community
Development and Program Services at New Hope Community.
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New Hope
In the City
Nearly 500 New Hope employees and their
guests joined together at the Villa Roma Resort &
Conference Center to enjoy the holidays at the
“New Hope in the City” Celebration.
This festive event highlighted the best city in the
world for the holidays: New York City, complete
with famous landmarks and street signs. Better
still: guests got to enjoy some New York City
staples, including zeppoles, roasted chestnuts,
and an authentic hot dog cart!
New Hope Gives Back
continued doing so throughout the year. By this winter, she had
accumulated a solid bundle to keep those less fortunate warm
through the winter.
Laurie Chase, a South Fallsburg resident supported by New
Hope, got into the holiday spirit this past season by sharing her
generosity with those in need.
Just before the holidays, Laurie donated it all to the Sullivan
County Federation for the Homeless in Monticello.
And it was the best sort of contribution: one she created herself.
In 2011 Laurie, a former member of the New Hope Community
Board of Directors, donated items she created that didn’t sell at
a holiday craft sale. She felt so good afterward that she
immediately began working on a series of knitting projects and
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“Doing it made me
feel better about
myself,” Laurie said
after making the
donation. “It’s nice
to know I can help
someone else.”
New Hope
Employees
Give Sullivan
County Children
a “Head Start”
Health & Happiness
Top-of-Mind for New Hope Staff
Healthy, supported staff make for strong,
enthusiastic employees.
Each year, New Hope Community
employees "adopt" children from Sullivan
County Head Start, Inc. and make holiday
wishes come true. This year they adopted
71 children, the most yet.
"New Hope adopts the most kids of any
agency in the community," said Early
Head Start Family Assistant Marta
Mangual. "It's a really beautiful thing."
To "adopt" a child, a New Hope employee
selects a child's name from a list. In doing
so, the employee makes a commitment to
provide an appropriate Christmas gift for
that child. Those gifts are then delivered
to Head Start, where they are distributed
by Santa Claus to children who can appreciate the generosity of others.
That’s the motivation behind New Hope
Community’s annual Health & Wellness
Fair, hosted recently at Maxie’s Place. This
year’s event was more centered on good
health than ever before, featuring more
than 40 vendors who offered services and
information about a wide range of topics,
including child care, physical therapy,
tobacco succession, holistic medicine, and
chiropractic programs. More than 200
people attended, an increase of roughly 10
percent over last year.
“We always try to maintain a focus on
offering valuable resources to our staff,
while also supporting local agencies
throughout Sullivan County,” said New
Hope Community Executive Director Art
Moretti. “And there’s no better way to
accomplish both goals than bringing the two
together right here on our own campus.”
Muriel Cypert, Nurse Educator for New
Hope's Staff Development and Training
Department, played a special role in
organizing the event, and maintained a
clear focus on advocacy by creating a
solid marriage of available resources
with the needs of New Hope's employees
and families.
Throughout the day there were regular
opportunities for New Hope employees to
win fitness-related giveaways throughout
the day. Some of those items included
weights, stretch bands, fitness DVDs, gift
cards, and a medicine ball.
Better still, two employees
were awarded mountain bike
packages, complete with
helmets and guards, and a third
– Melissa Martinez – was the
proud winner of an X-Box
360 Family Bundle.
“It was a pleasant
surprise to cap an
informative day,”
Martinez
said.
“I’ve never been
to the Health
Fair before; it
WINNERS
was a really cool
Melissa Martinez;
experience.”
X-Box 360 Kinnect family package
Marian Castellane;
mountain bike package
VENDORS
"Every year our staff members look
forward to contributing to neighbors; it
makes us feel good to help make the
holidays brighter for others," said Laura
Morace, New Hope Program Services
Coordinator. "It lifts the spirits here, and
everyone involved enjoys decorating their
child's gift and fulfilling a wish.”
Hudson Health Plan
Accelerated Change Technologies
AFLAC
Alzheimer Association
Body Mind and Spirit Wellness Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.
Loch Sheldrake Fire Department
Margaret Sabinsky, Dental Hygienist
Provident Bank
SC Office of the Aging/ NY Connects
Spina Chiropractic/Advanced Health & Medical
Sullivan County BOCES Adult Program
Sullivan County Public Health Services
Austin Physical Therapy
New Hope Community Greenhouse
Heily Flores;
mountain bike package
Relay for Life
Catskill Regional Medical Center
Cancer Services
EAP
US Alliance Federal Credit Union
American Red Cross
Covered Bridge Studio, Dream Weaver Energy Works
Sullivan County Child Care Council, Inc.
Prevention First New York
Rural Ulster Preservation Co (RUPCO)
SC Dept. of Community Services
The Young Living Essential Oils
American Cancer Society
Andre Turan
BOCES Cosmetology Dept.
Davis Vision
Donald Bertholf
Frost Valley YMCA
New State Police
Pepacton Natural Foods
Rainbow Chi Spa
Sullivan County BOCES LPN Program
Sullivan County SPCA
Sullivan County Tobacco Free Coalition
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New Hope’s
PROGRAM
OF THE QUARTER!
Congratulations to the
Wallace Berkowitz
Residence Team
New Hope Community is
proud to recognize the
Wallace Berkowitz Residence
team as “Program of the
Quarter.” This team of Direct
Support Professionals, led by
Manager Tina Doland and
Assistant Manager Olivia
Kern, offers support to eight
residents.
“Each individual who lives in
that home has different
interests and needs,” said
Jeannie Werber, Director of
Residential Placement at
New Hope Community. “The whole 204 Michael’s Court team
manages those interests and needs with compassion and
forward-looking care. The individuals there are always
empowered to make their own decisions.”
The residents of the Wallace Berkowitz Residence partake in
activities like trips to New York City, a baking club, and
hiking. One person in the home even began hosting football
parties for others.
“Every member of this team goes above and beyond to provide a
wonderful life for the people they care for,” said Doland. “The
team does for them what they would do for their own family
members, and it really creates a sense of home when you walk in
the door.”
Human Resources Director Julie Diescher said the “Program of
the Quarter” is selected by a comprehensive peer vote, as
opposed to a committee of executives.
“All of the residential teams are moving forward, but this team
seems to move a little more quickly,” said Werber. “They never
lose sight of why they’re here every day; the residents feel a sense
of ownership of this home.”
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THE
WALLACE
BERKOWITZ
RESIDENCE
TEAM
Manager Tina Doland
Assistant Manager Olivia Kern
Mary Sienkwicz
Naomi Slater
James Barbehenn
Alison Whipple
Liz Ortiz
Jocelyn Rodriguez
Erin Roberts
Peter Panagakos
Amber Hyzer
Shannon DeGraw
Julie Folino
Derrick Dimler
Cheryl Hernandez
All Staff Training Day
The 2012 All-Staff Training Day at New Hope Community brought
with it a message of hope and strength, thanks to the inspirational
words of keynote speaker La-Verna Fountain.
Fountain defines “Defiant Hope,” the title of her address, as “to
withstand with a bold, stubborn, unreasonable rebellion any
negative circumstance, force, or thing that threatens to steal your
dreams.” Fountain is a nationally recognized consultant and motivational speaker, as well as Associate Vice President for Construction
Business Services and Communications at Columbia University.
After her keynote address, New Hope staff gave Fountain a standing
ovation and stood in line for signed copies of her book, The Alphabets of Life: A Simple Guide to Living Simply, as well as a hug.
“La-Verna Fountain definitely touched a lot of people,” Carissa
Tambascio, Staff Development and Training Coordinator, said. “She
was very inspirational.”
The day also featured breakout sessions including “‘You’re All
Winners’ and Other Harmful Statements,” facilitated by New
Hope’s Arnold Ackerley and Dylan Johanson, and “Self-Advocacy,”
presented by Joran Jankus, who described the latest trends and
exciting developments in self-advocacy and disability rights.
In a departure from past years, All-Staff
Training Day was held as one day-long
session (instead of separate morning
and afternoon sessions) and featured
an in-house barbecue.
Representatives from the Employee
Assistance Program were also
available to speak to staff
about the varied resources
and programs that are
available to them
through New Hope
Community.
NHC SUPPORTED WORK EMPLOYEES
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS
AS A TEAM
All work and no play…
Not at New Hope!
The concept of workplace fun took on new life in 2012 with
an explosion of fitness-friendly employee-based activities.
Just a little over a year ago New Hope’s Employee Fitness
Center consisted of a small collection of equipment and
perhaps one set of dumbbells.
But thanks to the healthy outlook and enthusiasm of New
Hope Community’s Executive Director, Art Moretti, the
program has been transformed into a comprehensive and
ever-expanding list of not only equipment but fitness classes
as well.
“Art has really spearheaded the effort and we are really happy
with the response from staff so far; he’s right there with us for
classes and he doesn’t let anything get in the way,” said Jason
Cornwell, New Hope’s Assistant Executive Director. “He’s
definitely made it a priority on a personal level, and that is
incredibly encouraging for others.”
In fact, a trainer is on site five days a week with the specific
intent of offering instruction to interested staff members.
Regular classes now include both yoga (the newest addition)
and CrossFit, offering varied options to those with different
interests and skill levels.
“We want people to actually sweat, to be active,” said New
Hope Community Athletic Coordinator Brian Creamer. “It
makes for a healthier, happier workforce, and over the long
haul, we expect a decrease in health insurance rates. It’s a
win-win for everyone.”
And as an added bonus, the increase in employee fitness has
had a positive influence on several of those supported by New
Hope Community, he added.
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Orange County Welcomes New Hope Workers
New Hope Community’s Supported Work Program has
recently broken new ground with its expansion into the Orange
County market.
The program, which provides employment opportunities for
individuals supported through New Hope Community, now
provides janitorial services to Inspire, whose mission is to form
partnerships with people who have special challenges to
maximize their capabilities to lead fuller lives.
Inspire has locations in Goshen, Newburgh, and Monroe in
Orange County. New Hope Community workers are serving all
three locations.
R e a c h Ou t :
New Hope Community’s
Supported Work Program offers
quality, consistent service at very
competitive rates. Positions are
also available for those with
developmental disabilities within
Sullivan County.
Anyone interested in learning
more about New Hope’s
janitorial, floor care, landscaping,
vending machine services, or
employment opportunities is
invited to contact Ron Totten at
845.434.8300 X238 or email
[email protected].
In addition to janitorial services, New Hope Community’s
Supported Work Program also offers businesses landscaping
and floor care services. All of the workers providing services
have some form of developmental disability. New Hope’s
supported workforce includes nearly 75 individuals, including
a handful who live at home with their parents and in their own
respective apartments.
“How can anyone truly feel independent without a job and their
own money?” said Ron Totten, New Hope Community Supported
Work Coordinator. “Our goal is always about improving quality
of life for those with developmental disabilities, and Orange
County is ripe with opportunities to do just that.”
Supported Work Program Goes
Into the Vending Business
New Hope’s latest effort to expand its Supported Work Program has led to an entirely
independent business venture. Specifically, New Hope Community has entered the vending
machine business with the leasing of new vending machines.
The program, started in September, is being piloted out of New Hope’s Loch Sheldrake
administration building, and includes the installation of three machines: one for assorted coffees,
teas and one for healthy snacks.
Participants of the Supported Work Program are charged with servicing and stocking the three
machines, and all profits stay within New Hope Community.
“This way we control the machines, we get to put more people to work, and the profits go right
back into the program,” said Ron Totten, New Hope Community Supported Work Coordinator.
“It’s a win-win for everyone involved.”
The next step for the vending venture is to acquire more machines and have them placed in
businesses throughout Sullivan County.
“We’ve already got several businesses interested in working with us,” said Totten. “And why
wouldn’t they? Our service is better, issues are addressed right away, and inventory will be
replenished as needed, instead of on a schedule that may not work for some.”
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Clinical
New Hope Offers
Aging Family
Member
Support Group
By Erin Stenglein Senior Clinician, Clinical Supervisor
From weekly visits to lunch dates, family and friends who
support New Hope individuals are key to happy and productive
lives. However, as these people age, some family members and
friends are moving, passing away, entering nursing homes, or
simply are less able to visit.
To address this issue, we have started the Aging Family Member
Support Group. The group is discussion-based and run by
clinicians and psychologists who bring in research-based topics
and coping skills.
All of the clinicians here at New Hope have earned their master’s
degrees in counseling, psychology, or social work. We work with
both the individuals and the staff on behavioral issues and focus
on positive behavioral support. The clinicians’ focus in the Aging
Family Member Support Group is on hearing what the individuals
supported by New Hope think and feel about aging family and
friends, and what they can do to address those challenges in a
positive manner.
Some of the tips offered include actionable suggestions that the
group members can focus on to feel better about their aging
family members and friends, like better utilizing their aging
supporters while these supporters are still available, while also
developing new relationships.
New Hope Participates
in Self Advocacy
Conference
For the second year in a row, several of those supported by New
Hope Community travelled to Albany to participate in the
Self-Advocacy Association of New York State’s Annual
Conference.
This year, however, the team of 14 individuals and five staff made
it an over-nighter so participants got to enjoy the evening festivities
associated with the conference as well.
For example, one participant from New Hope, Chris Latty, enjoys
DJing, and during an after-hours dance party he got to see how
someone else with challenges succeeds.
"Chris got to get up on stage and spin a few tunes for the crowd,"
said Rob Bosland, New Hope's retired Medicaid Service
Coordiantor who also ran New Hope's Self Advocacy Group. “It
was a huge thrill for him.”
SANYS is an organization run by and for people with
developmental disabilities. It is designed to help people with
developmental disabilities speak for themselves and others. The
conference activities included a series of workshops and focus
groups which covered a myriad of topics central to self-advocacy.
In addition to the Aging Family Member group, we also recently
began offering sessions that focus on aging in the individual and
romantic relationships. These new groups address issues that the
people we support face every day, and include peer feedback.
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LIFE
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Belson
Mrs. Ada Gams
Diane Goldberg Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Imre Lefkovits
Ms. Emily “Ida” Schreiber
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Waterhouse
BENEFACTOR
Estate of Rachel Steingart
LEADER
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Mr. Gordon Chase
Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Preiser
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Rosen
U.S. Charitable Gift Trust
MEMBER
Andrews Technology HMS, Inc
Mr. Philip Beliawsky
Mr. Jerome Belson
Colonial Memorial Funeral Home
Mr. Jason Cornwell
Crystal Run Village, Inc.
Mr. Robert DiNora
G.Mears Electric, Inc.
Ms. Ada Gams
Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Goldstein
Hagedorn & Company
M & M Automotive Center, Inc.
Macy's Foundation
Mr. Perry Meltzer
Provident Bank
Robert G. Relph Agency Inc.
Mr. Albert Russo
Sullivan Fire Protection
Sullivan ARC
Mr. Michael Weiser
FRIEND
Ms. Mary Alan
Ms. Jane Baker
Alliance Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Morton Bleetstein
Mr. & Mrs. Murray Bresky
Combined Energy Services
County Petroleum
Ms. Lenore D'Alessandro
David's Money Centers of Rockland LLC
De Ramon Crush PC
Mr. Robert Dinerstein
Fallsburg Lumber Company, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable Gift FUnd
Dr. Abby Wasserman & Mr. Daniel Jaffe
First National Bank of Jeffersonville
Hagedorn & Company
Mr. Russ Heyman
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kloper
Kohl's Distribution Center
Mr. Robert Leffler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levine
Ms. Annabel Lindenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Linden
Marks Paneth & Shron, LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mendel
Misner Agency, Inc.
Mr. Willy's, Inc.
Mr. Eric Oppenheimer
New Hope Plant Sale
Mr. Nabil Saad
Dr. Nambi Salgunan
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Saunders
Shursky Construction
Smalls Plumbing Heating & AC/JN Broskin Inc.
Stein, Sona
SYDA Foundation
Tri-Star Financial
Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center
Ms. Ruth Warshaw
SUPPORTER
ACE Charitable Foundation
Mr. David Albalah
Mr. Timothy Alger
Alliance Bernstein
Ms. Audrey Altman
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Aronson
Associated Mutual Insurance Cooperative
Ms. Robin Baggatta
Ms. Karen Barnes
Barriger & Company Inc.
Barryville United Methodist Church
Ms. Linda Baugh
Bedik Communications, Inc.
Ms. Miranda Behan
Ms. Patricia Behan
Behan's Garage
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Berkowicz
Ms. Dale Berkowitz
Bethel Performing Arts Center LLC
Ms. Leni Binder
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bogursky
Ms. Erin Boothe
Mr. Robert J. Bosland
Bourghol Brothers, Inc.
Mr. Howard Braunstein
Mr. Martin Braunstein
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Braunstein
Brother's II Auto Body
Ms. Mary Buckles
Ms. Denise Burgio
Mr. Ralph Calinda
Ms. Bonita Carman
Mr. Richard Carrasquillo
Ms. Marian Castellane
Catskill Hudson Bank
Catskill Brokers, Inc.
Catskill Regional Medical Center
Ms. Debra Cohen
Ms. Joan Collins
Colonial Memorial Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Conn
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County
Mr. Ubaldo Cruz
Mr. John Curry Jr.
Ms. Leslie Danish
Mr. Michael Decker
Ms. Shirley DeMatteo
Diamond Door & Hardware, Inc.
Ms. Julie Diescher
Mr. Anthony Domingo
Ms. Louise Domingo
E.S. Kinney Nursery & Landscape
Edward F. Daly Revocable Trust
Ms. Cora Edwards
Mr. Cliff Ehrlich
Ms. Sheila Elowitz
Empire Resorts, Inc.
Ms. Sarah Espinosa
Ms. Kathleen Eves
Family Foot Care Group LLP
Mr. Richard Farber
Ms. Monique Feaster
Feder Health Clinic PA
Jordon Fields
Ms. Sharon Flicker
Focused Wealth Management, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Friedland
Media Solstice LLC
Mr. Maurice Gerry, Maurice
Ms. Linda Gerson
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Gitlin
Ms. Kitty Gleit
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Goldman
Ms. Leslie Goldschmid
Mr. & Mrs. Owen Goldsmith
Mr. Greg Goldstein
Mr. Richard Gordon
Mr. Brett Gray
Mr. Emanuel Greene
Mr. Martin Grossman
Mr. Robert Grossman
Ms. Jasmine Guara
T.K Hahn
Ms. Kelly Hamlin
Ms. Susan Hamlin
Ms. Shirley Held
Herco Distributing Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Herzog
Ms. Caryn Hirshleifer
Mr. & Mrs. John Hoenstine
Mr. Daniel Holden Jr.
Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc.
Hudson Valley Welding LLC
Mr. Owen Hughes
I Zakarin & Sons,Inc
Mr. Tariq Iqbal
Irwin Siegel Agency Inc.
Jackson Lewis LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Jones
Mr. Philip Jones
Mr. and Mrs Anthony Kane
Mr. Jeffrey Kaplow
Ms. Bea Kass
Mr. Jeremy Kaufman
Mr. Michael Kennedy
Ketcham Painting
Ms. Ashley King
Ms. Eileen Klan
Ms. Pamela Kluft
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Kobin
Ms. Roslyn Kornblau
Ms. Kathryn Kristiansson
Kristt Kelly Office Systems Corp. DBA Kristt Company
Mr. Robert Kuhn
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Lang
LaVista 257 Realty LLC
Law Offices of Roger V Jones LLP
Lawrence B. Miller & Associates, Inc.
Mr. John Layendecker
Mr. Frederick Lee
Ms. Claire Levine
Mr. and Mrs. David Levitz
Ms. Bette Levy
Mr. Faustino Lezama
Liberty Iron Works
Liberty Trading Post
Linden Graphics, LTD
Mr. Michael Lofaro
levels of
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lord
Macy's Ticket Sales
Arthur I. & Susan Maier FD Inc.
Ms. Deborah Major
Malek Furniture Warhouse,Inc DBA Majek Furniture
Managed Care of America, Inc. (MCA)
MB Food Processing, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Marcus
Mr. William Marin
Ms. Kaitlin McCann,
Mr. Perry E. Meltzer
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Metz
Ms. Judith Meyers
Mid Hudson Cooperative Ins. Co.
Ms. Debra Miele
Ms. Helene Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Miller
Misner Benefits, LLC
Ms. Kathleen Mitchell
Monticello Professional Car Wash
Mr. Arthur Moretti
Mr. and Mrs. Zane Morganstein
Ms. Harriet Mosner
Mr. & Mrs. Eckehard Muessig
Mullally Tractor Sales, Inc.
Mr. Joshua Munoz
Ms. Michele Murphy
Mr. Paul Murphy Jr.
Optimum Window Mfg Corp.
Ms. Mabel Pabon
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Papoff
Ms. Barbara Patlin
Mr. Marc Penziner
Mr. Leondard Perlman
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Perry
Ms. Susan Petry
Ms. Kathleen Pitts
Ms. Amy Plotnick
PN Fire & Burglar Alarm Co., Inc.
Mr. Irving Podhurst
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Prestianni
Ms. Rose Price
Mr. John Raffaele
Mr. Darrin Raynor
Ms. Adele Reynolds
Ms. Laura Rios
Robert Green Truck Division Inc.
Mr. Angel Rodriguez
Rhulen Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Herm Rosh
Ms. Karen Russell
Mr. Paul Salzberg
Mr. Carl Santos
Ms. Susan Schragin
Ms. Ida Schwartz
Mr. Herbert Schwartzman
Mr. Boise Sellers, III
Ms. Ashley Serrano
Ms. Karyn Sheeley
Ms. Bonnie Sheldon
Shortlines Corp.
Mr. Burton Silver
Skoda Enterprises
Mr. Daniel Spagnoli
Ms. Devon Spagnoli
Ms. Amanda Speer
Mr. Michael Speer
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Speranza
Ms. Lillian Spier
Sullivan County Democrat
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Steinkohl
Mr. Neal Steingart
Ms. Jodie Stewart
Strategic Pension Services, LLC
Perry Stratton Construction
Ms. Lorraine Stroh
Sullivan County BOCES
Ms. Judith Summers
Symetrics Industries, LLC
T. Ross Electric Corp.
Ms. Carissa Tambascio
Ms. Geraldine Tatro
TFC Flooring, Inc.
The Lazy Beagle, LLC
Mr. Louise Theodorou
Mr. Jon Jon Thomas
Ms. Joyce Thomas
Thompson Sanitation Corp.
Mr. David F. Thomson
Mr. Joseph Todora
Ms. Elissa Topol
Town of Fallsburg
Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club, Inc.
Ms. Lillian Turner
Ms. Sharon Umhey
Mr. John Veleber
Herman & Mary Wagenhofer
Waleed Ahmed Sports Rehab
Ms. Margorie Wasserman
Mr. & Mrs. William Wasserman
Wellnet Healthcare Plan, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven White
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Williamson,
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Williams
Ms. Elizabeth Woodyatt
Mr & Mrs. Irving Yoskowitz
Mr. Henry Zabatta
Mr. Jack Zuckerman
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the timing and the assets used to fund them. The New Hope
Community Foundation, Inc. would be delighted to assist
in providing more information to you and your advisors
as you develop your plans.
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insurance, as well as gifts that provide income for you or
others, all have the benefit of current income tax and future
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