Fall 2005 Mission - Every Child, Inc.

A Newsletter from
Fall 2005
Our newsletter has a
new look—what do you
think?
*Success Story
*A Doula Tale
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*Goodwill Power of
Work Awards
*Every Child’s
Newest Service
*Profile of Board
Member Laurie
Waller
3
*Steelers Season
Tickets Raffle
*Operation Warm
*Grants Report
4
*A special thank you
to our Jazz Benefit
Donors
5
*2003-04 Annual
Report
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An Evening of Happy Cruising
The 2005 “Every Child Is Note Worthy” Jazz Benefit was a
smash hit!
Over four hundred revelers, our biggest crowd ever, turned out
at Heinz Field on Friday, September 23rd for a night of fun on
the high seas. After the S.S. Every Child Is Note Worthy departed
port, guests were entertained by the elegant sounds of jazz
great Vanessa Rubin while they feasted on numerous island
delicacies, including Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Key Lime
Cheesecake.
Guests were welcomed aboard by “Captain” Ben
Roethlisberger, Steelers Quarterback; “Cruise Director” Susan
Deaidra Coleman, adopted through Every Child by her
mother, CJ, posed on deck with Steelers Quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger.
Davis, Executive Director of Every Child; and “First Mate”
Honorary Chairperson, Aaron Walton of Highmark Blue
Cross Blue Shield, the evening’s lead sponsor.
Mission:
All children regardless of
age, race,
disability or
seriousness of
health care
condition deserve to
grow up in
safe, loving and
lasting families.
Happy cruisers included guests John and Joyce
Mitchell, Pat and George Wright and Gloria and Aaron
Walton.
Executive Director Susan Davis shared a smile with
Ron Beyer and Gina Luffy, live auction winners of Ben
Roethlisberger’s autographed helmet.
This year’s event was extremely successful. The funds raised
were designated to our “Family Ever After Fund” to benefit
numerous children and families. Our sponsors were
instrumental in helping Every Child to achieve a successful
event. They include: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lord’s
International, Deloitte., PMI, Sky Oxygen, MARC USA,
Hoechstetter Printing an RR Donnelley Company, Bondi
Printing, The Davis Family, Trombino Piano Gallerie and Don
Allen Auto City.
The ship’s entertainment was provided by musicians
Roger Humphries, Vanessa Rubin, Danny Grissett and
Dwayne Dolphin.
Providing Family Ever After through integrated, comprehensive support services.
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Americans were exposed to deeply entrenched poverty often glossed over in our nation. Many of us were
moved and shocked by the images of extreme hardship that flashed across our television screens days after Hurricane Katrina left tens of
thousands of our most vulnerable citizens stranded and homeless, many of them children.
Unfortunately, families living in poverty exist throughout America. They face insurmountable odds every single day. At Every Child, Inc.,
we see firsthand the challenges faced by these families. The families and children we work with are often the most vulnerable in our society
due to myriad problems such as environmental impoverishment, drug and alcohol addiction, lack of parenting skills and other factors.
Fortunately, Every Child has many success stories to tell. We recently sat down with Dawn Brookins, Permanency Specialist at Every Child,
Inc. Dawn enthusiastically shared a family's story of making remarkable strides while persevering against very difficult odds. This success
story is only one of many examples demonstrating the crucial work Every Child performs for the families and children it serves.
Tell us a little more about the
family. Yolanda is 29 and the
mother of three small children who
reside with her: Darylron, 3;
Darrell, 2; and Janasia, who is 5
months. CYF had established
many goals for this family when
they referred the case to Every
Child: find community resources,
improve parenting skills, help with
mental health treatment if
necessary, and monitor the
mother’s drug and alcohol
treatment program. Basically, all
of the goals have been completed
and the mother has completed
relapse recovery therapy and
continues to willingly attend
support groups.
helped them to thrive.
experiences for free. I also helped
her create a “community resource
How do you think that the mother book” where she can call these
programs for help and
has changed as a person?
I think she is more open to receive information.
help and assistance from others.
What strengths did you see in
She no longer looks at people
this mother that others may have
having to come into her home as a overlooked?
negative. That was an issue in the
First of all, the love - the love for
past. Now that she knows that
her children and her desire for
we’re here to help her keep her
them to be the best they can be.
family together and not break it
up, she is very receptive. She sees She wants to also be the best that
me as someone who is on her team she can be. I’m trying to assist
to help her attain her goals, not as her with becoming the best she
can be and know that she can do
an adversary. Her involvement
with social service agencies in the this. I saw nothing but positives
past was not positive, but I went in when it came to Yolanda.
there and told her that I was there
If you could wish for resources
to assist her in any way possible
for this family to become more
What makes this family’s story
and gave her a phone number
self-sufficient, what would they
special?
where she could call me anytime.
be?
She
knows
that
I
“have
her
back”
if
I could see for myself the changes
What they really need right now
anything
goes
wrong.
that occurred within this family. I
is stable transportation. This
could see how the children had
would definitely empower the
What will help her after you’re
actually benefited from the
family and they would not
gone?
services-progress took place in
always be stuck in one
such a short amount of time.
She has to expose her children to
When I was assigned to the case, I different things in the community. neighborhood. The bus service
was told there was an issue with
We recently went to our first circus where they live is quite limited
and it is difficult for her to get
the family being uncooperative but and it was an eye-opener. She
when I was in the home it wasn’t
lacks the funding to do fun things around to different areas and
an issue. I assisted this family with with her children, but I have linked expose her children to different
environments with the
learning how to drive, took the
her with other community rerestrictions in the bus schedule.
family to their first circus and
sources that can provide these
From the beginning, Charlene was extremely
open to having a doula involved in her
pregnancy. After a smooth labor and
Every Child’s doula services focus on teens
delivery, Charlene needed help managing her
and women with various disabilities and
bipolar disorder. LaTanya accompanied
special health care needs and provides
Charlene to her therapy appointments,
support to a mother-to-be and her family
stressed the importance of regularly taking
during the pregnancy and through labor and medication and eagerly helped her through
delivery. After the birth, a doula offers a va- the occasional bad days. As a result,
riety of supports to the mother, infant and
Charlene regularly attends therapy, takes her
family over a year’s time.
medication and is an excellent mother to her
new baby. She now has a better handle on
Charlene was referred to Every Child’s doula her bipolar disorder and knows what she has
services when she was seven months
to do to keep it under control.
pregnant. Charlene, who suffers from bipolar
disorder, experienced severe postpartum
Having overcome these difficulties, Charlene
depression after her first pregnancy eleven
can definitely now move forward with her
years ago. Fortunately for Charlene, she was life and continue to be a good mother. With
referred to the doula program at Every Child the support of her fiancé, the baby’s father,
to ensure that she had a successful pregnancy Charlene will assuredly be a fantastic parent
and did not endure the same difficulties she
to her baby. According to LaTanya, “Having
faced the first time. LaTanya Perdue, an
a baby was a great thing to happen to her.
Every Child doula, was assigned to the case.
A Doula Tale
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Fall 2005
What other tangible resources
does this family need?
Furnishings and clothing, too,
because children grow so fast.
The holidays will be tough for
her. Although she has family
members that provide assistance,
her dream of a Christmas that she
would like to provide for her
children is unattainable. Still, she
looks forward to the holidays and
is very appreciative of whatever
she receives. I think she tries to
be more self sufficient and will
not ask for assistance. And for
the long term, I think that this
family needs to participate in
more educational and cultural
opportunities, but they often lack
the money to do so.
Now that the case is about to be
closed, what do you see in this
family’s future?
I see Yolanda getting her own
home and having a job
somewhere she is successful. I
see the children in a structured
setting and see them sitting
around on the floor reading.
These children love to draw and
love books, too. I definitely plan
to touch base with this family
even though the case is closed.
This is a wonderful husband and wife team
and they will be successful as parents”.
Currently, Charlene is continuing her involvement with Every Child by taking
Parents As Teachers (PAT) classes with
Permanency Specialist Darlene Zukowski.
Still, even though they have the tools they
need to flourish, this family finds that some
resources and supports are often out of
reach. Can you help Charlene and her
family for the holidays? This family is in
dire need of bus passes, as Charlene works
full time and they do not own an
automobile. They likely will not be able to
afford gifts for each other and the baby and
a Christmas dinner this year. They could
use your help in the form of gift cards, baby
items, formula or diapers. Are you
interested in helping to support this
family or another family? Please call Ann
Posch at 412-665-0600.
Goodwill Power of Work Awards
Every Child, Inc. was one of four companies and the only non-profit
selected out of a field of 92 applicants to receive a coveted Power of
Work Award. Sponsored by Goodwill Pittsburgh, The Power of Work
Awards recognize outstanding efforts by employers in support of
workforce development. Workforce development is a process of
education, training, and development activities for increasing the skills
and knowledge of individuals so they can maximize their employment
opportunities, participate in productive work, and achieve their career
potential. The recipients were chosen by an independent panel of
judges — which included human service and human resources
professionals, civic leaders, and members of the academic community.
According to Goodwill, Every Child was chosen for this distinction
because:
•
Employees are recruited from a variety of backgrounds and with a
variety of life experiences and abilities, including individuals with
Every Child, Inc. is presented with a 2005 Power of Work Award. Pictured left to
right: Mike Smith, President/CEO, Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh; Tenisha
Williams, Every Child staff member; Lou Testoni, Power of Work Awards Honorary Chairperson and Office Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Susan
Davis, Executive Director of Every Child; Eddie DeAgostino, Every Child staff
member; and Butch Dillen, Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh Board of Directors
Chairperson
physical disabilities and mental health issues.
•
Staff enjoy flexible scheduling and can bring children to work when necessary. Employees receive sick days for care of children and
relatives and benefit from a flexible spending plan for medical and daycare expenses.
•
Most clerical employees were recruited through a welfare to work program.
•
The workplace operates upon an inclusive philosophy that values people for their abilities rather than their challenges.
Introducing….
Family Focused Solution Based Services
Every Child, Inc. is pleased to pioneer a new resource that will reach even more children and families. This new service aims to decrease the
risk of out of home placement for vulnerable children. Every Child began Family Focused Solution Based Services on October 1, 2005 and
plans to eventually hire nine new employees to provide this crucial assistance to families. Family Focused Solution Based Services is a
therapeutic combination of child welfare and mental health approaches that is funded by Medicaid. Through this service, Every Child can
serve up to 48 families at a time for a duration of 3-6 months by providing therapy, family support services, case coordination and advocacy,
and a 24 hour crisis call line. According to Jim Cassels, Project Director at Every Child, “This new service allows us to reach families that
otherwise would not have an opportunity to receive mental health services. The committee that developed this service did a great job of
removing barriers that keep families from participating and benefiting from this wonderful child-centered family focused service.”
Welcome, Laurie Waller!
It is a pleasure to introduce our newest Every Child Board member, Laurie Waller, the Vice
President and Owner of Sky Oxygen and a passionate advocate for adoption. Laurie and her
husband Jeff are adoptive parents of two beautiful six year old girls from China. Their daughter
Maya was adopted as an infant and Lucie was adopted as a 3 year old.
Laurie was initially drawn to the work of Every Child three years ago by a friend, who knew that
Laurie’s avid interest in adoption would make her a perfect supporter of the agency’s mission – to
place children into loving, lasting and supportive families. Since that time, Laurie has gone the
extra mile for Every Child, as a corporate sponsor of our Jazz event and silent auction donor.
Prior to joining Sky Oxygen, a family business which she co-owns with her brother, Laurie worked as a human resources professional for ten
years. In addition to devoting her time to Every Child, Laurie serves on the Inside Story Committee of The Pittsburgh Foundation. Laurie
and her family reside in Wexford and are active in their local church, Dutilh United Methodist. Laurie is an avid skier and enjoys spending
her weekends gliding down the slopes of Seven Springs with her family.
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A Worthy Winner, A Worthy Cause
Steelers Season Tickets Raffle
July 29, 2005 was Dell Saunders’ lucky day! A lifelong Steelers fan who
bleeds black and gold, this employee of Kirkpatrick and Lockhart Nicholson
Graham never expected to receive a phone call telling her that she was the
lucky winner of two Steelers season tickets.
Incidentally, Dell holds the causes that Every Child fights for dear to her
heart. As a certified foster parent to Antoin and mother of Prez, 21, who is
developmentally delayed, she understands the importance of providing a
safe, secure, and loving family.
Congratulations, Dell!
This win was not only a windfall for Dell, but for Every Child as well. Due
to the success of our raffle ticket sales, Every Child raised close to $10,000,
which directly and immediately benefited many children and families.
Lucky winner Dell Saunders and her Steelers season tickets
Special thanks to Tom Michael and Larrimor’s for Her for generously donating the season tickets.
Dustin and Destiny, two children who have benefited from Every Child’s services, pulled the winning raffle ticket.
Operation Warm
Every Child was one of six social service agencies chosen to receive
75 brand new children’s winter coats through the Operation Warm
Project, a collaborative effort of many Western Pennsylvania
charities. Funded by the generosity of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Goodfellows, this initiative ensures that children will receive new
coats to keep warm through yet another harsh Pittsburgh winter!
The coats were delivered on November 4th by the US Marines Toys
for Tots Program and members of the Howard Levin Clubhouse and
Jewish Residential Services.
Thanks again to all for your warm support!
Every Child staff members Dawn Brookins, Petra Tallo, Shatika Akrie and Joy Smith
sort winter coats for children.
Congratulations
Don Johnston
Every Child Board Member and Treasurer
Well done, Don! Don Johnston, Board Member and
Treasurer of Every Child, was recently recognized for his
financial acumen and dedication in the 2005 Pittsburgh
Business Times CFO of the Year Awards. Don was a finalist
in the community service category and was chosen for this
award due to his strong commitment to Every Child.
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New Grants
Every Child received a $50,000 grant from the DSF Charitable
Foundation to provide support to medically fragile children and
their families. Because of this funding, a group of vulnerable
children who often fall through the cracks of the current systems of
care will be assured a safe, healthy and loving family life. This
grant, in combination with our current grants with the
Highmark Foundation and the Pennsylvania Disabilities
Planning council, will assuredly create statewide changes which
will ultimately improve the chances for children who have
complex medical needs to be able to live with their families.
Additionally, Every Child received a $50,000 grant from
Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners (PSVP) for the second year
running to continue evaluating and improving the efficiency of
the agency.
Fall 2005
Every Child, Inc.
wishes to thank the
following supporters
for their generous
contributions to our
2005 Jazz Benefit.
Lead Sponsor
$20,000
Highmark Blue Cross Blue
Shield
Captain’s Table
$20,000
Don Allen Auto City
MARC USA
PMI
Trombino Piano Gallerie
First Class
$5,000
Lee Davis
Hoechstetter Printing
an R.R. Donnelley Company
Lord’s International
Sky Oxygen
Posh
$2,500
Bondi Printing Company
Deloitte.
Gerald Chait
Glaucoma-Cataract
Consultants, Inc.
Inez Miles
Jean Roemer
John & Claudia Detwiler
Kenneth Klein
Kwajalein Overton
Len Lachina
Liz & Mike Healey
Margaret & Ronald Hannan
Mark & Anna Silberman
Michele A. Cunko
Michael Karp, MD
Miriam B. Gould
Murphy’s Auto Mart
Ron & Kristine Davis (In
Memory of Jonah Levy)
Sheila Yencik
Susan I. Davis
Vince & Tracey Cirrincione III
Western PA Family Center
William & Jarilyn Daigle
Auction Donors
20-20 Opticians
A Fare To Remember
AAA Engraving
Ace Lock & Key
In-Kind Donations
Alicia Photography
All Star Limousines
All Star Limousines
Bayer Corporation
Allegheny Power
Bondi Printing Co., Inc.
Allure
Fragile Paradise
American Way
Hoechstetter Printing an R.R. Anderson Candies, Inc.
Donnelley Company
Anonymous
Lord’s International
Atria's at PNC Park
MARC USA
Aunt Mimi’s Collectibles
Marriott Hotels
Bally Total Fitness - Penn Hills
Media Quest
Barbara Brown
PMI
Bella Casa Interior Design
Star Design Lighting
Ben Roethlisberger
Stetson Convention Services Benkovitz Seafoods
Stumpf Moving Company
Bernard J. Costello, MD
Wild Flying Pigs
Blue Horse Coffee Shop
Bouchaine Vineyards
Monetary Donations
Brooke Novak All Occasions Party Rental
Longaberger Consultant
Anonymous
Buffalo
Blues Restaurant
Anthony Zeakes
Burton
Morris
Studios
Barbara Brown
Café
Allegro
Bevin Healey
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Bob & Cate McGuire
canvasthepoint.com
Commercial Cleaning
Capital Wine & Spirits
Systems of W.PA.
Community Care Behavioral Capriccio
Carnegie Museums of Pgh.
Health Organization
Center for Creative Play
Community Partners Inc.
Chatham Baroque
Dennis Fennell
Cheryl W
Dianna Ploof & Benjamin
Handen
Children's Museum Of Pgh.
Dorothy Brailer
Christian W. Klay Winery
Franklin Interiors
Chuck E. Cheese
Frontier Adjusters, Inc.
City Theatre
Gateway Engineers, Inc.
Clifford's Restaurant
Club 1
Colaizzi & Company Hair Salon
Cold Stone Creamery
Color Me Mine
Cool Springs Golf Center
Dales Maxima
Dalmo Optical
Darioush
Dean of Shadyside Salon
Debra Messer
DeComo Ltd.
Doc's Place
Dotties Beauty Salon
Dowe's on 9th
DUQ 90.5 FM
Enchantment
Engrave Yard
Enrico's Ristorante
Eva Szabo European Skin Care
Salon
Evelyn James Interiors Inc.
Every Child, Inc.
Eyetique
Fat Heads
Feathers
Fifth Avenue Place Arcade
Shops
Forever Gold, Inc.
Four Winds Gallery
Frank Locante
Frick Art & Historical Center
FSN Pittsburgh
Funfest Entertainment Center
Gallerie Chiz
Gateway Clipper Fleet
George's Mens Shop
Glades Pike Winery
Glassworks
Grafner Brothers Inc.
Gullifty's Restaurant
Heinz History Center
Heinz North America
Henne Jewelers
Hilton Pittsburgh
Holiday Inn Parkway East
Holiday Inn Select University Center
Hunan Kitchen
IKEA
Indian Harvest Specialtifoods
Iron Eden
Island Sports Center
Jeff & Laurie Waller
Jewish Community
Center of Greater Pgh.
John Harvards Brew House
Journeys of Life
Karl Churman
KDKA-TV
Kennywood Park
Kentuck Knob
Lachina Drapery &
Vertical Blind Factory
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Laurel Caverns
Legends James Street Tavern
Leonard Ganz, MD
Lidia's Restaurant
Linda Barnicott
Little Lake Theater
Littles Shoe Store
Loews Cineplex Entertainment
Maher Duessel CPAs
Mallorca Restaurant
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
Martial Arts & Sports Complex
Martini's Restaurant
Max's Allegheny Tavern
Mendelson Gallery
Merryvale Antiques
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler,
Bebenek & Eck, P.L.L.C.
Michael's Hair Creations
Monday's Child
Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Morgan Contemporary
Glass Gallery
Morning Glory Inn
Motordome and Pittsburgh’s
PA Motor Speedway
Mountain Playhouse
Mountain View Inn
Mr. Magic Car Wash
Murray Avenue Kosher
My Garden
National Aviary
Nemacolin Woodlands
Resort & Spa
Neubauer's Flowers Inc.
Norka Futon Co.
Oakhurst Tea Room
Oliver Flower Shop
Pamela D. Stephens
Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises
Pasquarelli's Restaurant
Pearl Pouch
Penn Brewery
Phipps Conservatory and
Botanical Gardens
Pi Pizza by Vallozzi
Pine Grill Restaurant
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh Knit & Bead
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Pittsburgh Public Theater
Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc.
Pittsburgh Zoo and
PPG Aquarium
Prizant's Carpet
Ramada Plaza Suites &
Conference Center
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel
Richard Gallagher
Fall 2005
River House Antiques
Roberta Weissburg Leathers
Robinson's Home & Garden and
The Basket Loft
Rock Bottom Restaurant &
Brewery
Roland's Seafood Grill
Ruth Young by LINDA BUCCI
Saint Vincent College
Service Systems Associates
Sestili Nursery Inc.
Sewickley Hotel
Sharp Edge Beer Emporium
Signatures
Sikora Works of Clay
Sky Oxygen
Sognatore Salon & Spa
Sonoma Grille
Sopraffino
Southwest Airlines
Spaghetti Warehouse
Splash Water Sports Inc.
Squirrel Hill Flower Shop
Squirrel Hill Newsstand
Steel City Media
Stephen Szabo Salon
Sullivan Chevrolet
Susan I. Davis
Susan Lav
S.W. Randall Toys & Gifts
Tapas
Target on the Waterfront
Terry Shutko
The Buncher Company
The Chocolate Moose
The Collection
The Improv Comedy Club
The Inn at Georgian Place
The Pussycat
The Rhythm House Café
The Sun Porch Restaurant
The Wine Spectrum and
Tom West, Fine Wines
Tivoli Restaurant
T's Upholstery Studio
Twice Gifted Knits.com
United Colors of Benetton
Walnut Grill/Shady Grove
Waterworks Cinemas
Wheel Deliver
White Water Adventurers
Whole Foods Market
William Penn Jewelers &
Watchmakers
WISH-99.7 Renda
Broadcasting Corp.
Woodlands Zoo and More
WTAE-TV
Wyndham Garden Hotel,
University Place
X-Shadyside
Yellow Dragon
Yes, We Cater Inc.
Zarra's Restaurant
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Annual Report –
July 1, 2003 to June
30, 2004
Every Child, Inc. wants to
take this opportunity to
thank the following donors
for their generous
donations and community
support in 2003-04. Every
Child’s 2004-05 annual
report will appear in the
Winter 2006 issue.
Donors:
Alexis Phillips
Allderdice High School
Amanda Dunn
Anthony & Mary Anne Zeakes
Askesis Development Group, Inc.
Barb Rubis
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc.
Bertha Ebo
Bethany Sage
Beverly Carcase
Bonny Eppinger
Candy Calderone
Chartwell PA, L.P.
Child Health Association of Sewickley
Chris & Shannon George
Christopher & Jeanette Campbell
Christopher & Megan Stevens
Club One
Colleen & Krista Fullen
Colleen Guess
Community Care Behavioral Health
Danielle Kassell
Darrell & Andrea Meador
Darryl Williams
Dave & Kim Tobiczyk
David & Kathleen Vose
David & Linda Profozich
Deer Lakes Middle School Students
Denis McAuleye III
Dennis & Patty Fennell
Dixon Elementary School
Don & Diana Johnston
Dr. David Fall
Dr. Tom Fish
Dutch Soccer Management
Edwina Kaikai
Einstein Bagels on Baum Blvd.
Elizabeth Birru
Erica Cohen
F. Tracy & Katherine Henderson
Greg Egnor
Gregg & Valerie Dixon
Gregory & Margaret Peters
Idlewild’s Charitable Trust Fund
Committee
Inger Muhlenkamp
James & Debra Martin
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James & Karen Paras
Jane LaFrankie
Janice Friedman
Jennifer Lynn Phillips
John & Diana Zaldonis
Julie & Burt Nydes
Julie Kish
Katherine Henderson
Kelly Fennell
Kennywood’s Charitable Fund Committee
Len & Lisa Lachina
Lenna Edgos
Linda Meiter
Dr. Malar Balasubramanian
March of Dimes
Margaret Hardy Magerko
Margaret Ryan
Mark & Anne Glensheimer
Mark Katich
Markowitz Communications
Marsha Thomas
Meiter Family
Michael Karp, M.D.
Michael Wojtowicz
Michael’s Hair Creations
Mina Levenson
Nicholas Aloise
Nichole Fennell
Nick & Alicia Curran
North Hills Junior High School
North Stars Soccer Club
North Way Christian Community
Panera Bread in Squirrel Hill
Penn Hills Scout Troop 800
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh Pirates Alumni Association
Plaxico Burress
Rachel Mollen
Randy Weinberg
Record Printing Company
Rhoda Carmody
Richard & Leslie Abbott
Ricky Houghton
Robert & Margaret Vosmaer
Rodney Bailey
Rodney Vingle
Sally E. Power
Sand Castle Charitable Fund Committee
Sara White
Scott & Barbara Garlock
Sean Winters
Shadyside Academy T.H.A.N.K.S.
Sharon Hicks
Sharon Michael
Sheila Yencik
St. Bede Parishioners
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Star Cinema Waterworks
Sterrett School Students
Steve Helmeci
Steven & Abbie Greenberg
Susan I. Davis
Susan Lav
Thomas and Sandra Higby
Tickets For Kids
Tom Drnach
Wade & Linda Rodrian
Winchester Thurston School
Xerox Corporation
Yvette Lamb
Other Donors:
In Honor of Lee Davis’ birthday:
Ron Davis
In Honor of Carl Wiker & Family:
Sally & Carl Wiker, Sr.
In Honor of Aaron Walton:
Ian & Lucy Rawson
In Memory of Ann Cray Titio:
Ralph F. Tito
In Memory of Jill’s mother:
Lee Davis
Susan Davis
In memory of Christine Ogle’s aunt:
Lee Davis
Susan Davis
In memory of Virginia Berardino:
Kathryn M. Bann
In memory of Larry Davis:
Adam & Anita Koblitz
Arnold & Barbara Schreibman
Barbara Davis
Dave & Kim Tobiczyk
David & Sandra West
Dr. Barbara Davis
Earl Brown
Elinor Bennett
Esther Charney
George & Dorothy Ogle
Howard & Marcy Schreibman
James & Jill Greenberg
Jim & Maureen Heffernan
Joan Jacobs
Kathy Ogle
Kevin & Karen Kutz
Len & Lisa Lachina
Miriam Sigman
Richard & Miriam Ronis
Robert & Ann Posch
Ronald & Kristine Davis
Rose Hammond
Sandra Goldstein
Ted & Natalie Silverberg
Fall 2005
United Way Contributor Choice
2003-04:
Brian Craig
David Wehrle
Ivy Pan
Janice Smith
John Badini
John Mitchell
John Skowron
Kim Spencer
Kristin DelSole
Lenna Edgos
Lois Serwatka
Michael Shaffer
Michelle Sinciline
Nancy Reynolds
Reginald Overton
Robert Silvio
Robert Stumpp
Stacy Krauth
Susan Mussman
Volunteers:
Candyce Davis
Cathy Stevens
Christine Kiss
Danica Knotts
Darlene Rodgers
Donna McCormick
Doree Simon
Dorothy Kinney
Jennifer Claycomb
Juanita Everett
Karen Cook
Karen Marini
Kathy Mole
Kelly Enders
Kim Hagmaier
Kim Seanor
Lorraine Tomalewski
Michelle Brooks
Patti Relac
Patty Katz
Paul Nagy
Rachel Mollen
Raymond Bernotas
Robert J. Posch
Robin Battaglia
Val Gatto
March 2004 Speakeasy Jazz Benefit
Donors:
A Fare To Remember
A Friend of Every Child, Inc.
Abercrombie Interiors
Alicia Photography
Anderson Candies, Inc.
Asiago
Bally Total Fitness - Penn Hills
Bell Associates, Tax Professionals
Benkovitz Seafoods
Buffalo Blues Restaurant
Burton Morris Studios
Caddie Shak Family Fun Park
Café Allegro
Capital Wine and Sprits
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Center for Creative Play
Cheers Gifts, Antiques, Interiors
Cheryl W - Jewelry and Accessories
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Chocolate Moose
Chuck E. Cheese's
City Nails
City Theatre Company
Colaizzi and Company
Dales Maxima
Dean of Shadyside Salon
Dick's Sporting Goods
Doc's Place
Dowe's on 9th
Dwayne Dolphin
Eat n' Park Hospitality Group, Inc.
Eyetique
Fifth Avenue Place Arcade Shops
Forever Gold, Inc.
Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh
Francis Coppola Wine Estates
Frick Art & Historical Center
FunFest Entertainment Center
George's Mens Shop
Glades Pike Winery
Heinz History Center
Henne Jewelers
Holiday Inn Parkway East
IKEA
Jewish Community Center of Greater
Pittsburgh
John Mitchell
Larrimor's
Laurie & Jeff Waller
Linda Barnicott
Linen G
Little Lake Theater
Littles Shoes
Loews Waterfront Cineplex
Maher Duessel CPAs
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
Martial Arts & Sports Complex
Mattress Factory
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck,
P.L.L.C.
Michael's Hair Creations
Miller Equipment, Inc.
Monday's Child
Morning Glory Inn
Mr. Magic Car Wash
My Garden
National Aviary
NEEDLEPOINT & counter.point
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
One World Gallery
Panera Bread - Squirrel Hill
Pasquarelli's Restaurant
Paul Bowden
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Playhouse
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
Pittsburgh Public Theater
Pittsburgh Steelers / Heinz Field
Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc.
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Plaza Restaurant
Roberta Weissburg Leathers
Robinson's Home & Garden and The
Basket Loft
Saint Vincent College
Sashi Yamba, Financial Advisor
Sean's Signature Salon & Spa
Service Systems Associates
Sewickley Café
Sewickley Hotel (Restaurant)
Sewickley SpeakEasy
Sognatore Salon & Spa
Sopraffino
Starbucks
Stephen Szabo Salon
Straight Line Cabinet Corp.
Straub Brewery Inc.
SunSetters Tanning
Susan Davis
Terri Bell, Financial Advisor
The American Way
The Body Shop @ Home
The Golf Co. - Carl Dozzi
The Rhythm House Café
Walnut Grill/Shady Grove
Waterworks Cinemas
Weisshouse
Wilford Payne
2004 Speakeasy Jazz Benefit
Sponsors
84 Lumber Company
Aramark
Deloitte.
DUQ90.5 FM
Fifth Third Bank
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Hoechstetter Printing
MARC USA
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
Vince’s Gas & Welding Co.
2004 Speakeasy Jazz Benefit
Patrons, In-Kind & Other Donors:
A Fare To Remember
All Occasions Party Rental
Ana Luisa Cruz
Aramark
Barto Florist
Basket Styles
Bayer Corporation
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Community Care Behavioral Health
Craig & Nancy Klimon
Dick Zdinak Associates
DUQ90.5 FM
Fox 53 News
Grossman Yanak & Ford
Hoechstetter Printing
IKEA
Lachina Drapery
Lee Davis
MARC USA
Pittsburgh Public Theater
PNC Bank
Talent Network
Tom Schneider
June 13, 2004 Family Appreciation
Day at the Zoo – Donors:
All Occasions Party Rental
Carnegie Science Center
Center For Creative Play
Charles Catering and Gourmet Foods
Giant Eagle on Centre Avenue
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Ingomar’s Scout Troop 644
Nichols Bakery
Panera Bread
Penn Hills’ Scout Troop 800
Pepsi-Cola Company
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Singles Volunteer Network
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh’s Best Ice Cream
Reinhart Foods
Sam’s Club
Shop’n Save in Homestead
St. Bede Parish Students
Starbucks Coffee Company
Steak’n Shake
Wal-Mart
Appreciation Party
Special thanks to local entrepreneur Bill Benter for graciously
hosting a reception for Every Child and our grant partner PSVP on
November 1st at his fantastic Strip District loft. Guests were
invited as a special thank you for their contributions to Every
Child ‘s 2005 “Every Child Is Note Worthy” Jazz Benefit and had
the opportunity to learn more about the work of PSVP.
Pictured above is former Pitt football star Curtis Aiken of eSGS,
who has been chosen as next year’s “Every Child Is Note Worthy”
Honorary Benefit Chairperson; Susan Davis, Executive Director of
Every Child; Bill Benter, the evening’s host; and Aaron Walton of
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, this year’s Honorary Benefit
Chairperson.
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just write in #929345 on your
pledge form—and rest assured that
your money is helping children
with special needs grow up in safe,
healthy, loving and lasting families.
If you don’t have a form, please call
412-261-6010 to request one. Thank
you!
A copy of the official and financial information
may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by
calling toll-free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999.
Registration does not imply endorsement.
Newsletter Design: MARC USA
Writing and Layout: Shannon Warznak
The Village of Eastside
6401 Penn Avenue, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
If you or your company participates
in the United Way Contributor
Choice campaign, please consider
designating your financial support
for Every Child, Inc. It’s simple,
Executive Director – Susan I. Davis
Chairperson – Susan M. Mussman, Partner, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP
Vice-Chair – Sean M.Winters, Attorney, Pennsylvania Superior Court
Secretary – Lenna Edgos, Marketing Development Manager, PPG Industries
Treasurer – Don Johnston, Partner, Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP
Supporting Board –
Edward Barksdale, Jr.M.D., Asst. Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital
Bernard Costello,D.M.D.,M.D., Chief of the Division of Craniofacial and Cleft Surgery of the
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental
Medicine
Robin Dolphin
Adam Golumb, Director of Marketing, Eat n’ Park Hospitality Group
Kathleen A. Helling, Esq.,Director of Planned Giving,Medical & Health Sciences Foundation,
University of Pittsburgh & UPMC
Michael Karp, M.D., Family Physician
Claudette Lewis, Special Assistant to Director of Allegheny County DHS
John Mitchell, Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers Football Club
Kwajalein Overton, Registered Nurse and Adoptive Parent
Michelle Sinciline,Vice President, USA Strategist, MARC USA
Laurie Waller, Vice President, Sky Oxygen
Advisory Board –
Vicky Illar, Parent
John Skowron, Partner,Deloitte.
D. Geoffrey Webster, Principal,Value Capture / Value Capture Policy Institute
Leadership On Board Mark Turcsanyi, Vice President & Credit Dept. Manager, National City Bank of PA
Phone: 412-665-0600
Email: [email protected]
Please visit us on the web at www.everychildinc.org
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