Spring 2016

Sight
From
Within
Spring 2016
Residents Move into Recently Completed Monmouth County
Group Homes in Tinton Falls and Freehold
Freehold
After AMIB completed renovations to the newly
acquired group home in Freehold in November
2015, Nick and Robert (above) moved into the
home in December. Transitioning and living in
their new community has been a little overwhelming for the men, as they both spent 20 plus years in
the Woodbine Developmental Center. However,
both are settling in well. They picked out their new
bedrooms, new clothing and bedding accessories.
The residential specialists at AMIB continue to
help them acclimate and provide a quality of life
for them that is filled with different activities
including shopping, singing, dancing, cooking,
eating and smiling.
Renovations to the Tinton
Falls group home were
completed in September,
and three men, also from
the Woodbine
Developmental Center,
right, moved into the home
in October. They, too, are
transitioning well.
They are, from left: Rene,
Raymond and Michael.
Michael is seen at Fridays
with Residental Specialist
Shanel.
Tinton Falls
From the President
From the Executive Director
Dear Friend,
Thanks to your generosity, thoughtfulness and caring,
AMIB has completed renovations to
the two new group
homes in our
Monmouth II
Project (Tinton
Falls and Freehold).
We are now in the process of completing the transfer of blind/visually
impaired adults, who have other multiple impairments, from developmental
centers in New Jersey into their new,
family-oriented, caring environment.
On behalf of the board of trustees,
we want to once again thank you for
meeting our anonymous donor’s challenge last fall.
We also want to extend our gratitude to you for so generously responding to our year-end appeal which has
made it possible for us to purchase a
wheelchair-accessible vehicle so that
our Freehold group-home residents,
who have physical limitations in addition to their visual and other multiple
impairments, can be driven to their
day programs, community activities
and/or medical appointments.
We are forever grateful for your
generous participation and for making
a difference in the quality of life of
those we serve by allowing us to help
them live their lives with as much dignity and independence as possible.
Kenneth P. Carson
Greetings, I hope
this finds you doing
well. Though this
past winter was relatively mild for central Jersey, we did
experience strong
windy days and
thick heavy snow in
January.
Thanks to all
those who supported our generator initiative to install back-up generators in
all of our group homes after Hurricane
Sandy.
We were tested this winter in some
of our Ocean County group homes.
Fortunately the generators kicked on
after power went down in the area, and
the individuals and staff benefited
from uninterrupted services in the
comfort of their of home.
I am also excited to share that we
opened our 11th and 12th group
homes. The first is in Tinton Falls and
the second in Freehold Township.
They are featured on the front page of
this newsletter.
We are now serving 58 individuals
with 24/7 community living assistance
throughout Ocean and Monmouth
Counties.
Stay tuned to our Facebook page to
get AMIB’s latest developments and
news.
We look forward to the opportunities ahead, and will keep you posted
on our progress.
Aaron Soto
The
Legacy Society
We wish to acknowledge and thank the
following who have become
members of The Legacy Society
through a bequest or planned gift:
Janet Andruss *
David R. Bixel *
Elaine O. Behr *
Kenneth J. Carson, Jr.
Mary J. Carson *
Phil Cochran *
Albert R. Costa *
Patricia A. Donohue *
Viola Ellison *
Peter & Mildred Galanti *
Richard F. Harries &
Carol J. Harries
Austin * & Clara Helle
Betty Wold Johnson
The Keith Wold Johnson
Charitable Trust
Robert Wood Johnson 1962
Charitable Trust
Kellogg Endowment Fund
Harold W. Korradi *
Mary Katherine Lightner *
Muriel Martucci
David Mathey *
Daniel J. McCarthy
Patricia McKinley
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William McKinley, III
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Margaret J. McLean
Vera Monaghan *
Ann Pambello *
Edna Thorsen *
Polly Wilson *
* deceased
Association for the Multiple Impaired Blind is qualified by the IRS to receive contributions which are deductible for federal income tax purposes. This charitable organization is registered with the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. Information may be obtained by calling 973-504-6215. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Patricia Donohue Leaves a Generous Bequest to AMIB
management team
Pat became very actively engaged in
at Inmont, which
working with the local Hunger Walk
was then the
Program, which his wife enthusiastination's largest
cally supported along with him.
manufacturer of
Patricia was also very active in the
printing and packInterfaith Hospitality Program and
aging inks and one
many Catholic charities.
of the largest proIn 1994 after their children were
ducers of automogrown, the couple moved from
tive finishes.
Ramsey to Bayville, where both
Occasionally his
worked together as a team as members
job included interof St. Barnabas Church, and where Pat
national travel, and
founded the Hunger Walk Program,
his wife would
both located in Toms River, NJ.
accompany him on
those trips.
Her life was filled with love —
It was during
love of God, family, friends,
this time that the
neighbors and country. She
couple first met
Kenneth Carson,
gave gifts and time to others
Sr., whose daughbut never sought recognition.
ter, Mary Carol,
would become a
Patricia Donohue with her husband Pat taken on the
Through this program, Pat and his
occasion of his 70th birthday on St. Patrick’s Day, 1993. resident of the
AMIB’s Bayville
wife raised money for and awareness
home from 1992 until her death in
of hunger in our country and abroad.
y mother was a very gener“
2009. The two men became close
They helped to raise $1,000,000
ous, charitable, self-effacing
friends over the years, and it was from
through years of CROP Hunger Walks.
person,” said her son, Dan
this association that Patricia’s bequest
AMIB is thankful to Patricia
Donohue, of his mother, Patricia Ann
to AMIB was born.
Donohue for her generous bequest and
Butz Donohue.
When they lived in Ramsey,
to all the members of The Legacy
Patricia was born on Thanksgiving
Patricia and her husband raised seven
Society, whose gifts do so much to
Day in 1925 and died on November 2,
provide opportunities for our residents
2009, in Bayville, NJ, at the age of 84, children, including Dan, who was
their third child. They also had 13
who are learning to live as
leaving in her will a generous legacy
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchilindependently as possible with visual
to help secure the future of AMIB and
dren.
During
their
years
in
Ramsey,
impairments and other disabilities.
to protect the residents whose families
are no longer able to adequately care
for them.
A Bequest to the AMIB Endowment Fund
“Her life was filled with love —
love of God, family, friends, neighbors
A tax-deductible bequest in your will is an excellent way to become a member of The
and country. She gave gifts and time to
Legacy Society and make a significant gift that may not be possible during a lifetime.
others but never sought recognition,”
If you have an up-to-date will and want to include a provision to provide permanent
Dan added.
assurance of the future for AMIB residents, ask your attorney to add an amendment,
Patricia and her husband, Joseph
known as a codicil. Suggested wording for a will or codicil could be:
“Pat” Donohue were inseparable. They
shared a deep interest in religion and
“I give and bequeath to the AMIB Endowment Fund, 35 Beaverson Boulevard, Suite
in faith-based charities. Married in
13, Brick, New Jersey 08723-7812, the sum of $_____________________________ (or
1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio, they were
________ percent of my estate) and/or the following property__________________
together as husband and wife for 59
____________________________________________.”
years.
While in Cincinnati, Pat was
Some other opportunities to make a planned gift to AMIB’s Endowment Fund and
employed in corporate sales managebecome a member of The Legacy Society include: creating a charitable remainder trust;
ment. In 1968 the couple moved to
donating a paid-up insurance policy; and arranging for a gift of appreciated long-term
Ramsey, NJ, where Pat, a chemical engicapital gain securities or real estate.
neer, became a member of the executive
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Donors Making a Difference . . .
In gratitude we recognize 2015 donors to the AMIB Annual Fund and Year-End Appeal, the AMIB Endowment
Fund, Inc., and our Monmouth Project. All of you have helped to make a difference in what we have been able to
accomplish in our group homes and in the lives of our residents.
AMIB, Inc.
Donors to the
2015 Annual Fund
NJ State Council Knights of
Columbus
Allene Reuss Memorial Trust
AMIB - Giftback
Ms. Jacqueline J. Atkins
Bradford T. Blauvelt
Memorial Trust Fund
Mr. Thomas P. Brennan
Mrs. Anna K. Caffrey
Charles Lamanna TTEE
Albert R. Costa Unitrust
Ms. Joan Collict
Ms. Margaret J. McLean
Mr. Chris O'Brien
Ms. Helen B. Olsen
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L.
Connin
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cunniff
Nadine Metta
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Michaels
Past Matrons Assn. 35th
District
Mr. and Mrs. Keith L. Davis
Ms. Angela A. DeBoer
Mr. John P. Mizzoni
Mr. Hervey J. Mobus, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff P. Payne
Mr. and Ms. Ernest F. Pentek
Ms. Gail DiMartino
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nerhus
Ms. Mary Ellen Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Falknor
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J.
O'Donnell
Mr. Ed Fedush
Ms. Helen B. Olsen
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff P. Payne
Ms. Charlotte Daniel-Pentek
Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg
Foundation
Mrs. Lucille Petti-Goldblatt
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Z.
Rabinowitz
Dr. Carol A. Rahter
Mr. and Mrs. Winton Ramsay
Ms. Edith Reckholder
Mr. and Mrs. Erling W.
Reinertsen
Father Richard G. Rento
Rex Tool & Manufacturing
Incorporated
Mr. Christopher W. Roleke
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Scoles
Orly Shulman-Kennan
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Soto
Mr. and Mrs. George Spina
Mr. Robert Szefinski
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold G.
Taranto
Mr. Mark Weber
Mrs. Nathalie Weber
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Weeks
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. White
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilson
Mr. Vincent J. Peszynski
Peter R. & Cynthia K.
Kellogg Foundation
Mrs. Lucille Petti-Goldblatt
Mrs. Lena Reitmeyer
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H.
Fields
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M.
Gillespie
Cantor Daniel Green
Rex Tool & Manufacturing
Incorporated
Robert Wood Johnson Jr.
Fund of Princeton Area
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Falknor
Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Fields
Ms. Ruth Segen
Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Flynt, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Marie Simonsen
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Gordon
Mr. Robert E. Simpson
Green Island
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Smith
Community Assoc.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Soto
Mr. Richard Hynson
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Soto
Mr. Thomas C. Kahler
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Kelley, III Mr. and Mrs. George Spina
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Talty
Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelty
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. William M.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard
Doneski III
Patricia A. Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. John Gross
Mr. John L. Gutbrod
Kimball Halsey
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F.
Harries
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Healey
Mrs. Austin Helle
Mr. and Mrs. William J.
Hourigan, Jr.
Mrs. Marilyn Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. Alf H. Johnsen
Mr. and Mrs. Eric K. Johnsen
Mrs. Betty W. Johnson
Mr. Thomas C. Kahler
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Kelley III
Mr. and Mrs. David Langer
M. & Mrs. Calvin W. Larkin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G.
Larkin
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent
LoIacono
Mr. and Mrs. Davidson C. Lu
Mr. Al P. Maneki
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Manus
Mr. Richard F. McCann
Mr. and Mrs. William J.
McKinley III
Killackey
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Koltiska
Year-End Appeal
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Larkin
Ms. Jacqueline J. Atkins
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Manus
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas N.
Ms. Nancy Marano
Benson, M.D.
David Mathey Trust
Bey Lea Dairy
Mr. and Mrs. William J.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Blair
McKinley III
Mr. Thomas P. Brennan
Mr. and Ms. Clarence Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Philip T. Caputo
Mr. Richard J. Meyer
Frederick J. Carbone
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Michaels
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P.
Carson
Mr. John P. Mizzoni
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carson
Mr. Hervey J. Mobus, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John J.
Chickering III
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Monmouth Project II
Anonymous
Ms. Janet Wilson Alternative
Mr. and Mrs. Ken J. Carson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M.
Gillespie
Mrs. and Mr. Jennifer Gottlieb
Mr. and Mrs. Sean C. Healey
Mrs. Austin Helle
Investors Bank Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Alf H. Johnsen
Mr. and Mrs. Don L. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G.
Larkin
Lillian Schenck Foundation
Marie H. Brookreson Trust
Mrs. Muriel Martucci
Ms. Margaret J. McLean
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paolino
Mrs. Beverly Parry Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W.
Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J.
Perez, CPA
Ms. Kathleen F. Riley
Robert Wood Johnson Jr. Fund
of Princeton Area Community
Foundation
Rudolph Williams
Charitable Trust
The Charles B. Mathis
Memorial Trust
The Hyde & Watson
Foundation
The William G. & Helen C.
Hoffman Foundation
Walter H.D. Killough Trust
AMIB Endowment
Fund, Inc.
While every effort has been
made to check the accuracy of
this list, mistakes sometimes
do occur. If we have made an
error in spelling your name or
omitted your name, please
accept our apologies and call
732-262-0082 so we may
correct the error. Thank you.
Peter & Mildred Galanti Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paolino
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Soto
Gifts in Honor of:
Paul Martucci
Mr. John L. Gutbrod
Marge McLean
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2015
Ms. Rae Ann Wessel
❖ AMIB completed construction of its 11th group
home – our first in Tinton Falls, Monmouth
County – which was licensed by the New Jersey
Department of Human Services in September.
Gifts in Memory of:
Mel Hoekstra
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wilson
❖ AMIB completed construction of its 12th group
home — our second in Freehold Township,
Monmouth County — which was licensed by the
New Jersey Department of Human Services in
November.
Sister Euthalia Adamski
Mrs. Muriel Martucci
Polly Wilson
Ms. Joan Collict
Mr. and Mrs. Frank F.
Mountcastle, Jr.
❖ Day Services Support Instructor and Residential
Specialist Colleen Wright of the Pine Beach North
Program received the 10th Annual Caregiver of the
Year Award in recognition of her dedication and
devotion to AMIB and its residents.
Austin Helle
Gudrun Andersen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert V.
Archibald
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A.
Sommerville
❖ Jason, a resident of the South Pine Beach group
home, received the Cochran Award in recognition
of his self advocacy, community integration and
independence.
AMIB, INC.
Expenses for Year Ending June 30, 2015
AMIB, INC.
Revenue for Year Ending June 30, 2015
Program
Services . . . . . . . . . . . 89.0%
Dept. of Health &
Human Services * . . . 94.5%
General &
Administrative . . . . . 10.0%
Private
Contributions . . . . . . . . 5.0%
Fundraising . . . . . . . . 1.0%
Investments/Other . . . . 0.5%
* Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
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Residents Enjoy Annual Cochran Holiday Party
at the Clarion Hotel, Toms River, NJ, December 5, 2015
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1. Joseph Brian of the Bayville group home (right)
with Residential Specialist Diane.
2. Santa visits the table of Artie of the Bayville home
(center) who is seated with his mother and cousin.
3. Bayville resident Andrea (center) gets a big hug
from her sister Lillian (right) and brother-in-law
Alf .
4. Residential Specialist Nancy with Tinton Falls
group home resident Michael.
5. Susan from the Bayville home (seated right) is
joined by her mother (seated left). Standing, from
left, are Susan’s sister Sharon, Bayville Program
Manager Kimberly and Bayville Residential
Specialist Linda.
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6. Jason (right) of the Pine Beach group home is joined by 10. Residential Specialist Colleen Wright of the Pine Beach
his mother Cindy and aunt Victoria. Jason is the winner
Group Home (third from left), winner of the Sister Mary
of the 2015 Cochran Award given in recognition of his
Byrnes Caregiver of the Year Award for 2015, is congratulated
self advocacy, community integration and independence.
by (from left) Executive Director Aaron Soto, Program
Manager Darlene Venezia (Pine Beach) and Deputy Director
7. Residential Specialist Peggy joins Melvin of the
Gail DiMartino. Each year this award is presented to a staff
Bayville group.
member who has demonstrated the most outstanding devotion
8. Juana of the Freehold Group home (left) with
in the challenging task of caregiving and has been inspired by
Residential Specialist Ranesha.
the beatitudes of Sister Mary Byrnes, former director of St.
9. Delma of the Forked River group home (left) with
Joseph’s School for the Blind in Jersey City and partner in the
Program Manager Tristin.
founding and growth of AMIB.
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Visit us on the web at
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AMIB BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kenneth P. Carson ................................ President
Lillian Johnsen ............................. Vice President
Edward M. Gillespie ..............................Treasurer
Colleen Healey ..................................... Secretary
Janet Wilson Alternative;
Kenneth J. Carson, Jr.; Sean Healey;
Muriel Martucci
AMIB ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD
Jerry Perez, CPA .................................. President
Edward M. Gillespie .............................Treasurer
Charles Paolino ....................................Secretary
Kenneth J. Carson, Jr.; Michael K. Carson;
Jennifer Gottlieb; Robert Pearson;
Beverley Parry Robinson;
Melissa A. Terranova, Esq.
Our Mission is to promote
community integration and participation
of people who are blind or visually impaired
and have multiple disabilities by providing
opportunities for community living,
training and support.
Around the Houses . . .
Below: Residents of the Pine Beach group home take a trip to
Long Beach Island and enjoy a day by the water. During a
nature walk by the beach, they stop for a picture with the lighthouse in the background. From left are Raeona (in background),
Residential Specialist Colleen, Dorothy, George and Darlene.
Above: Mary (left) and Kathleen (far right), both residents of the Lanoka Harbor group home, pose with staff
members Janaya and Ally at the cookie swap hosted by
residents of the North Dover home. Everyone had fun
making cookies and other goodies to share with each
other.