2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health

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CELEBRATING
YEARS 1961-2011
STAIRWAYS
BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
2010
ANNUAL
REPORT
“She said, ‘This is just the beginning of a seed. It’s going to be a field of flowers when we get done with it 40 years from now.’”
– Herbert Gold, one of Stairways’ original founders, referring to Rachel Zacks Gage’s vision.
2185 West 8th Street • Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 • 814.453.5806
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our mission
The Many Paths to Wellness
T
he field of mental health has advanced the notion that a mental illness or a psychiatric
condition is no different than any other biologically-based disease. It is widely heldand correctly so-that we are all genetically predisposed to certain ailments or maladies, the
origins of which can be traced to our ancestors. Because of that destigmatization, behavioral
health is now included in the broad definition of wellness, and millions of people who once
denied symptoms are now seeking treatment for mental illness.
But progress comes with unintended costs. As we’ve categorized the human physical
condition along a continuum of healthy to unhealthy, we’ve attempted to categorize the
human emotional experience as either normal or abnormal. That division leaves many
people thinking their pain and affliction are atypical, but the truth is we have no definitive metric to calculate emotional well-being. While science uses math to measure physical health, mental health professionals employ a psychiatric diagnostic manual to help
them determine the presence of treatable disorder. Much of what we have come to accept
as normal is not rooted in science but in culture and varies from country to country and
even from neighborhood to neighborhood.
The bottom line is there is no agreed-upon state of psychological normalcy. My reaction and your reaction to pain or tension will
never be the same, but that does not mean one of us is normal and the other is not or one of us has health and well-being and
the other does not. Our experiences, our upbringing, our tolerance, and our subculture all define how much we can tolerate and
how we manage our emotions. There is no absolute normal, and therefore, normal does not define wellness.
With that, we may benefit from spending less time and energy comparing ourselves to our neighbors, friends and colleagues.
They are no more or less normal, no more or less well than we are. Instead, let us recognize that some emotional struggles originate in biology and can be treated with medication and therapy. Many more of those struggles aid in our wisdom and maturation, cultivate our sense of self, deepen our sense of purpose, and equip us to play a meaningful role in the human narrative.
With this in mind, Stairways Behavioral Health employs a multi-faceted approach to wellness. Just as there’s no one definition
of normalcy, there’s no single path to wellness. Using the best practices, we provide comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment and
support for all persons with mental health care needs at any stage in life. Every number on the next page represents an individual
story-and a Stairways-supported journey toward recovery.
William F. McCarthy
President and CEO
Stairways Behavioral Health
“...Stairways Behavioral Health employs a multi-faceted approach to wellness. Just as there’s no
one definition of normalcy, there’s no single path to wellness.” –William McCarthy
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our programs
Stairways Behavioral Health
assists persons with mental health care
needs at any stage of life in their recovery
by providing comprehensive rehabilitation,
treatment and supports essential for living,
working, learning and participating fully
in the community.
ADULT SERVICES
2010 ACHIEVEMENTS
STAIRWAYS RECEIVES
2010 GOLD AWARD FOR
50 YEARS OF SERVICE
This year the Pennsylvania Association of
Rehabiliation Facilities (PARF) recognized
Stairways Behavioral Health for its 50 years of
service to individuals in need of rehabilitation
and support.
OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED
REHABILITATION AGENCY
RECOGNITION AWARD
& EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Stairways is the only adult mental health
provider in Erie County to achieve accreditation by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the gold seal
of the health care industry in the USA.
In addition, Stairways has the only duallylicensed outpatient clinic in Northwestern
PA for co-occurring mental health and
drug and alcohol treatment.
Opportunities Unlimited of Erie (OU), a
Stairways affiliate, was awarded the 2010 Rehabilitation Agency Recognition Award from
the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF) in recognition of outstanding achievement and the development
of an exemplary program for individuals with
disabilities. In addition, OU was recognized
as 2010 Employer of the Year by the Meadvillebased Journey Center. Journey Center provides individuals who have been socially and
vocationally disabled by mental illness help
to build the confidence and skills necessary to
lead productive and satisfying lives by offering
them a variety of opportunities and support.
Center City Arts.................................... 308
Education............................................ 273
Mobile Psych Rehab . .......................... 409
Supported Housing............................... 58
Mobile Medication Mgmt ................... 116
Peer Specialist....................................... 44
Mobile Crisis Services.......................... 660
Outpatient Drug & Alcohol.................. 410
Erie County Outpatient..................... 3,634
Forensic Outpatient............................. 727
Crawford County Outpatient............. 1,854
Counseling Center . ............................. 118
Personal Care Home . ............................ 50
Assertive Community
Treatment (ACT)................................ 65
Residential Treatment......................... 230
CROMISA............................................... 56
Deerfield Dual Diagnosis..................... 163
Fairweather Lodge................................ 81
HomePLUS for the Aging..................... 105
STEP........................................................ 9
Targeted Case Management.............. 2215
Erie Prison........................................... 915
Total Adults Served (unduplicated): 7,954
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Mobile Crisis Services.......................... 195
Outpatient Mental Health................... 398
Targeted Case Management................ 261
Stairways Mobile Adolescent
Recovery Team (SMART).................. 246
Youth in Transition................................. 14
Total Youth Served (unduplicated): 960
TOTAL UNDUPLICATED SERVED: 8,914
DIRECT SERVICE HOURS PROVIDED
Mobile Staff Services.....................187,911
Outpatient Hours.............................44,897
Total Combined Hours...................232,808
FYE June 30, 2010
Bernard Custard (4th from left), winner of the 2010 Hope is
Real Award, stands surrounded by his team of supporters
from Opportunities Unlimited of Erie. Bernard was released
from prison two years ago, with no job and little hope. Today
he’s a valued employee and compassionate mentor to others.
“The staff listen and don’t judge.”
2185 West 8th Street • Erie, Pennsylvania
16505 • 814.453.5806
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our programs
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Stairways Behavioral Health operates 27 comprehensive programs in Erie and Crawford Counties, which together serve almost 9,000 clients annually. This past year, in response to community
and client needs, we’ve added some programs and enhanced, relocated or restructured others.
Following are a few highlights.
OUR FORENSICS PROGRAM, licensed in
November 2009, provides a seamless bridge
in therapy and medication management between prison and the community. This program—the only one in the state to provide
continuity of care and coordination of services—served over 700 clients during the last
fiscal year. After receiving Stairways mental
health care in prison, clients receive ongoing outpatient treatment and rehabilitation
upon their release, as well as referrals to other
valuable programs (education, arts, vocational rehabilitation, dual diagnosis, residential)
and help in building self-esteem and a sense
of purpose. Much like the original Stairways
founders, forensic staff welcome individuals
back into the community and provide structure, friendship and hope.
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES initiated a mobile medication monitoring program
to foster growth and increased client responsibility. As a result of our nurses’ one-on-one,
in-home visits and education, clients have assumed an active role in their treatment, better
understand the medications they are taking
and why, and have developed an increased
sense of empowerment and self-esteem.
OUR FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND
SAVINGS PROGRAM, a component of our
Education program, helped clients learn how
to manage their money thanks to a $15,000
grant from GECAC. Our “Money Works
For You” financial literacy class for those diagnosed with a mental illness teaches clients
how to manage a household budget, avoid
bad credit, save for a special goal and more.
This program supports recovery, independence and self-empowerment.
OUR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND
OUTREACH PROGRAM received a generous $15,000 Highmark grant for our 2010
Campaign to Reduce Teen Violence, which
addressed the link between mental health and
youth violence. Julie Warren, Stairways professional development instructor, trained and
certified eight Strong Vincent High School
students in Mental Health First Aid. The
group then traveled with Julie to an international conference in Houston and gave a
presentation on its anti-violence program. In
addition to these students, Julie trained more
than 60 teachers, parents and community
members in Mental Health First Aid.
OUR ADULT EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT moved to
Old Main this spring, along
with Center City Arts, and
established GED and adult
education classrooms in
the lower level. This past
year the education program
assisted 273 individuals.
Many earned their GED,
preparing them for employ- Bonnie Klan (third from left, bottom row) has been a Stairways adult basic
ment, higher education, or education instructor for 10 years. In 2001, she was presented with the Golden
Apple Award through Edinboro University and WJET-TV. A year later, she received
vocational training.
the Adult Practitioner Excellence Award at the Pennsylvania Adult Association for
Continuing Education Conference in Hershey. Pa.
CENTER CITY ARTS relocated to Old Main
in the former Rose Koehler-Curtze home on
East 26th Street. Thanks to a generous grant
from the Erie Community Foundation, the
mansion’s former carriage house loft was
renovated, creating a spacious, light-filled art
studio (above) that now welcomes up to 40
clients at a time and served more than 300
this year. New classes in printmaking, computer graphics and fiber arts will be added
to the current schedule of painting, drawing,
fused glass, digital photography, jewelry and
weaving.
STAIRWAYS COUNSELING CENTER OF
CRAWFORD COUNTY, which served
2,807 individuals this year, moved to a more
centralized location in the heart of Meadville.
With the help and vision of developer Tom
Kennedy, Stairways established offices in the
beautifully transformed space of the former
Meadville Junior High School (above).
“People are open-minded, and you feel comfortable
2185 West
8th Street
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talking
to •others
who understand.”
Team survey
– comment from Customer Satisfaction
Annual Report 2010
our people
F
or nearly 50 years, Stairways has helped
persons with mental illness recover and return
to work, school and social activities in community.
Last year, more than 450 mental health professionals at Stairways provided services to 8,914 adults
and youth in Erie and Crawford Counties. Our
mental health services include outpatient evaluation and treatment, mobile medication and rehabilitation, housing and housing support, education
and vocational training, employee assistance programs for business, crisis services, and programs for
youth with behavioral disorders. Within these programs, our people are among the best in the state.
OUTSTANDING ADULT
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Bootsie Barbour, Stairways’ coordinator of the
Northwest Professional Development Center,
received the 2010 Outstanding Adult Educator
Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Adult
Basic Literacy Education.
OUTSTANDING RETIRED ART
EDUCATOR AWARD
Patricia Smith, one of our Center City Arts instructors, received the statewide Outstanding Retired Art Educator Award for her work with clients
at Center City Arts. Pat, who is retired from the
General McLane School District, has been helping
at the studio for five years.
PARTNERSHIP AWARD
Kim Stucke, director of Housing Consultation
Services, was selected by the Housing Alliance of
Pennsylvania to receive the Partnership Award at
the 2010 Homes Within Reach Conference awards
luncheon in Harrisburg. Stucke was nominated
and selected for her lifetime achievement in developing housing and related services for persons with
mental illness and others who are homeless. Her
work has brought millions of housing dollars to
Erie County and has made a difference at regional,
state and national levels.
Once again, Stairways has been named among the top 50 of the Best Places to
Work in PA. This year Stairways ranked 18th and was the only employer in the
western Pennsylvania to place in the top 20. Since 2005, Stairways has earned
this award five times.
Yolanda Avery, right, rehabilitation specialist at Stairways personal
care home, and Tom Kirkwood,
left, Chief Financial Officer, were
recognized by HR Director, Mike
Lawson, center, as recipients of the
2009 Laura Wallerstein and Jerry
Cline Distinguished Service Award,
the highest honor an employee can
receive as nominated by colleagues.
Stairways Board of Directors received the first Charles H. Bracken Excellence
in Non-profit Governance Award from the Erie Community Foundation.
STAIRWAYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Phil Zacks, Secretary
Harold Simmons, III, Chair
Ellen Callahan, Vice Chair
James P. Renshaw, Immediate Past Chair
Wayne Koble, Treasurer
Cecile Armor
Clayton Lindemuth, D.O.
David Armor
William McCarthy
Peter Boice
Kristine Nelson, D.C.
Rita Goebel
Charles W. Schaaf
Andrea Hoffman, M.S.N., C.N.A. R. Anthony Snow, M.D.
David Holland, Esq.
Gary Schneider, emeritus
William Kennedy
Sr. Maura Smith, emeritus
Kim Stucke was also recognized by Stairways this
year for her 35 years with the organization!
“What won me over is that when I walked in the door, they knew
my name. That meant a lot to me.” – comment from Customer Satisfaction Team survey
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
Thank you for your generosity and caring.
Laura Wallerstein Stairways to Hope Society
The Laura Wallerstein Stairways to Hope Society recognizes and honors those persons who have chosen to provide lasting support for Stairways Behavioral Health in their
estate plans. You can become a member of the Laura Wallerstein Stairways to Hope Society by naming Stairways Behavioral Health as a beneficiary in your will, living
trust, charitable trust, Individual Retirement Account, qualified retirement account or life insurance policy.
Anonymous Donors (2)
David & Cecile Armor
John Bloomstine
Gary & Donna Boetger
Trisha Cloyd
Joseph B. Dahlkemper
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper
Ed Dawson
Chris and Mary Fette
Atty. Ed & Rita Goebel
Joan Harf
Andrea Hoffman
Atty. David & Patti Holland
Ida Jean Holman
Robert & Margaret* Huber
Annette Kimmel*
Patricia Liebel
Rabbi Leonard & Faith Lifshen
Lindemuth Family Trust
Kathleen Longley
Thomas Masters, DO
William F. & Mary Ann McCarthy
Ben* & Betty* McCloskey
Emma Lee McCloskey
Ellen Callahan
Wilfred Noel*
Catherine O’Mara*
Nancy O’Neill in memory of
Chelsey* Joanne O’Neill
Barbara & Albert* Pett
Corinne Ray*
Al & Peggy Richardson
Lillian Roudebush*
Herb & Jessie Rubinfield
Charles & Lita Schaaf
Mary E. Schaaf
Gary & Susan Schneider
William M.* & Frances* Schuster
Harold “Skip” Simmons & Jennifer* Pool
Kim Stucke
Laura W.* & Leon Wallerstein, Jr.
David Wooledge
Edward* & Ruth* Zacks –The Zacks Family Fund
*Deceased
ENDOWMENTS
The importance of endowment giving cannot be overemphasized. While general, non-designated gifts to Stairways Behavioral Health are used to meet organizational
needs today, endowed gifts are invested so that the earnings ensure the fiscal health of the organization tomorrow. Your endowed contribution provides assurance in
ever-changing times that Stairways will continue to fulfill its mission for years to come.
Stairways Behavioral Health Endowment of The Erie Community Foundation
Atty. David & Patricia Holland
James R. & Blossom P. McBrier Fund
Jim & Anne Ryan
Laura & Leon Wallerstein
Stairways Behavioral Health Endowment Fund
Dr. Timothy & Beth Armanini
Frank & Kimberly Beachly
Robert & Jacqueline Breakstone
Susan Breon
David Briggs
Patrick & Ellen Callahan
Rev. Shawn & Almitra Clerkin
Joseph & Nancy Dahlkemper
Robin & Daniel Dowling
Erie Dawn
Tom & Marlena Falasca
Michael Gage
Great Lakes Metal Finishing
Joan & Walter Harf
Dennis & Danna Hartwig
Hans Haurwitz
Thomas & Kim Kennedy
Bruce & Nancy Kern
Mary Alice Kern
Drs. Clayton & Angela Lindemuth
Meg Longcharic
Elizabeth McLaren
Joyce Miller
Barbara Pollock
Louis & Debra Porreco
Bill & Jane Roche
M. Peter Scibetta
Ron Slomski
Jacqueline Staab
Robert & Cathy Strasser
Frederick & Joan Stein
Jeanne Sykes
Dan & Mary Ann Tempestini
Atty. James & Mary Ann Toohey
Sharon Ulrich
Dennis & Amelia Vidmar
Merle & Phoebe Wood
Center City Arts 7th Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale celebrated several “firsts” this year. This
was this the first show in its new studio and the first to be part of Erie Art Museum’s Gallery
Night, it also generated the most sales, the highest earnings, the largest attendance on record,
the most checks issued to client-artists (118), the best media coverage, and the quickest turnaround for getting checks to clients in time for the holidays. This event raised $9,610, of which
70% goes to our client-artists and 30% goes back into programming for supplies and overhead.
“When I come here, I feel people want to help me. And when I
leave here, I’m always happy.” – comment from Customer Satisfaction Team survey
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
The Moshe Lifshen Endowment Fund for Arts & Humanities
The Moshe Lifshen Endowment Fund for Arts & Humanities was created to celebrate the life of an exceptional artist and a special friend of Stairways.
When you give to this fund, children and adults with severe mental illness experience unique opportunities for healing and recovery at the Stairways Center for Arts
and Humanities.
ArtsErie
Bootsie Barbour
Frank & Kimberly Beachly
Patrick & Ellen Callahan
Rev. Shawn & Almitra Clerkin
Trisha Cloyd
Lyman & Marylin Cohen
Chris Colao-Nickson
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper & Edward Lesser
Donna Douglass & David Bennett
Paul & Barbara Gmuer
Bill Grove
Laurette Heger
Dr. Charles & Dawn Joy
Larry Lechtner
Rabbi Leonard & Faith Lifshen
Drs. Clayton & Angela Lindemuth
Blossom McBrier
Diana McBrier Wolfe
Carolyn Melby
Al & Peggy Richardson
Daniel & Hallie Riefstahl
Roth Marz Partnership, P.C,
Sam & Wendy Sherman
Dale & LuAnn Shidemantle
Michael & Susan Simon
Mayor Joseph Sinnott
Judy Stainbrook
Mary Timashenka
John Vanco
Dennis & Amelia Vidmar
Philip & Cathy Zacks
ANNUAL APPEAL
The Annual Appeal is a valuable source of unrestricted funds that help fulfill the many facets of the Stairways Behavioral Health mission and organizational priorities. Your generous, non-designated gift is used to meet the areas of the greatest need while implementing cutting-edge mental health treatment.
Gold Circle
Erie Community Foundation
Erie County Regional Asset Unrestricted Funds
Erie Insurance Group
Investors
Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
National Fuel Gas Foundation
Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
Schuster Fund of the Erie Community
Foundation
Benefactors
Anonymous Donors (2)
Builders Hardware & Specialty Company
eBizITPA
First National Bank of Pennsylvania
Gannon University
Bruce & Nancy Kern
Kern Family Foundation
Marquette Savings Bank
James & Blossom McBrier Fund of the Erie
Community Foundation
Diana McBrier Wolfe
Elizabeth McLaren
Dr. Sally Preski
Saint Vincent Health System
Leon Wallerstein
Jack & Raye Wood
Associates
Scott Kern & Amy Cuzzola-Kern
Edward & Christine Dahlkemper
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper & Edward Lesser
The GE Foundation
Atty. Edward & Rita Goebel
Thomas & Susan Hagen
KoldRock Waters, Inc.
Michael Martin
David Miller
James & Patricia Renshaw
Mark & Cindy Shulkosky
Patrons
Charles Brown
Care Apothecary
Drs. Penny Chapman & J.P. Dailey
Chiropractic Medicine
William DeWitt
Eriez Magnetics Charitable Contributions
Michael Gage
Hubbard, Bert, Karle, Weber, Inc.
John Jansen
David & Barbara Kliewer
Gordon Osborn
Al & Peggy Richardson
Roth Marz Partnership, P.C.
Nick & Rochelle Vicentini
Sponsors
Rev. Bruce Allison
David & Cecile Armor
Bayfront Digestive Disease Association
Bayside OBGYN and Infertility
Patrick & Ellen Callahan
James & Heather May Caspar
Donald & Nelle Clark
Judge William Cunningham
Joseph & Nancy Dahlkemper
David & Beverly DiCarlo
Duggans Service and Appliances
Mary Duval
Fairview Evergreen Nursery
Fred’s Furniture
Paul & Barbara Gmuer
John Greiner
Dennis & Danna Hartwig
Edward & Carolyn Ignatovich
KLH Engineers, Inc.
Kajon Materials, Inc.
Mary Alice Kern
Denise Knoll
Wayne & Robin Koble
Howard Levin
Liberty Tax Service
Barbara Lincoln
Judy Lyons
“I appreciate the level of respect and service they give everyone.”
– comment from Customer Satisfaction Team survey
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
Barbara Pollock
Harold “Skip” Simmons
Dr. Leo & Linda Swantek
Daniel & Maryann Tempestini
U.S. Dept. of Justice; District of Mississippi
Joseph & Aleen Weindorf
Friends
Anonymous
Marco & Edith Alberico
Marilyn Alderman
Edward & Carol Allgeier
Edward Althof
Jeff Andrejczak
Bootsie Barbour
Frank & Kimberly Beachly
Richard & Carol Bitting
Laurie Bizzarro
William Bloomstine
Marie Boice
Peter Boice
David Briggs
Matthew Bruschi
James & Lorraine Bucklin
Edward & Joan Burkhart
Donald & Frank Buseck
Lyman & Marylin Cohen
Randy Crays
P.A. Davis
Dick & Sally DeLuca
Laurel Dohanic
Keith & Linda Donati
Edward & Ann Marie Dudek
Gary & Mary Dudenhoefer
Marty Eichenlaub
Robert & Carolyn Ek
Randy & Debra Elder
Chuck Faytak
John & Jeanne Finn
Evelyn Finnecy
Pat Fuhrman
Mary Grotkowski
Hamot Surgery Center
Thomas & Joy Harvey
William & Cheryl Harvey
Hans Haurwitz
Norma Herbstritt
Christopher & Victoria Hetz
Garth & Peggy Hetz
Robert & June Hetz
Stephen & Jane Hetz
Jim & Margorie Hewitt
David & Eta Howell
Dr. Charles & Dawn Joy
Knights of Columbus 492
Henry Krol, Jr.
Frederick & Marietta Kuehn
Russell & Jean Lafuria
Philip & Mary Latona
Janine Lethaby
Liberty Tax Service
Barbara Lockwood
Thomas & Mary Ann Lubiejewski
Paul & Debra Malaspira
Brian & Susan McGrain
Edward Mead
Mark & Suzanne Morrison
Joseph & Laura Ott
Paul & Carolie Otto
PNC Bank
Jerome & Mary Ann Pelkowski
Thomas & June Rice
Patricia Rowley
Charles Scalise
Clayton & Patricia Schulze
Greta Shaffer
Michael & Suann Simmons
Mike & Florence Skapura
Barbara Slomski
Ronald Slomski
Virginia Snyder
Bill & Barb Springer
Nanette Stafford
Theresa Steadman
Alan & Susan Strange
Robert & Cathy Strasser
Melvin & Kristi Sundin
Kathy Thomas-Ibemere
Julian & Karen Torres
William & Sharon Ulrich
Maurice Vash
Emmett & Mary Beth Verdecchia
Joel & Maureen Waldman
Charlotte Weislogel & Family
Philip & Cathy Zacks
THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE FUND
The Client Assistance Fund was established to meet emergency needs of clients and/or their families. Monies may be used to pay for personal care items such as clothing, eyeglasses; school or vocational supplies; or household items such as appliances or furniture. You can join Stairways Behavioral Health employees and community members by designating contributions to meet the critical needs of Stairways’ clients.
Mary Ann Adams
Anonymous Donors (2)
Kimberlea Angerer
Deborah Anthony
Stephanie Barto
Laurie Bizzarro
Jonathan Borkowski
James Borowy
George Bowser
Carlene Boykin
Lorraine Bucklin
Ann Burke
Elena Caplea
Heather May Caspar
Rebecca Clark
Patricia Cloyd
Christine Colao-Nickson
Christina Cornell
Nicole Cowan
Joseph Crotty
Mary Custer
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper
Jeanne Daugherty
Mark Davis
Robin Dowling
Ann Marie Ernst
Kevin Fardink
Heidi Fette
Arika Ficarro
Richard Fischer
Shirley Ruth French
Juanita Gangemi
Scott Gangemi
Wilson Garcia
William Gartner
Lisa Gingenbach
Carol Gore
Joseph Haibach
Tina Hammer
Kathleen Horan
Angela Jackson
Rose Johnston
Curtis Jones, Jr.
Margaret Jones
Angeria King
“They are always willing to work with me if I get off track.
They don’t give up on me.” – comment from Customer Satisfaction Team survey
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
Kim Stucke
Patricia Stucke
Edward Thiry, III
Kathy Thomas-Ibemere
Kellie Thompson
Janet Trayer
Allan Turner
Jeanne Vanchieri
Loretta Verga
Alicia Walker
Nelda Walters
Julie Warren
Susan Werle
Chrystal Whaley
Jennifer Wright
Rochelle Youkers
Joy Zamierowski
Nancy Zohns
Jana Johnson-Zybowski
Peyton Kinnear
Thomas Kirkwood
Christopher Knoll
Pamela Knouse
Henry Krol, Jr.
Lori Kruszewski
Christina Kuiperi
Michael Lawson
Joshua Leslie
Janine Lethaby
Mark Lindberg
Tina Loomis
Cynthia Lorelli
Gary Lucht
Kim Marsh
Christopher Marz
Celeste McCallum
Sarah McGill
Angela Meyer
Henry Miller
Brandy Mitch
Aldena Moffett
Maribeth Moks
Janet Montgomery
Patricia Montie
Ninoska Navarro
Michelle Nelson
Lynn Oborski
Benjamin Okey
Kari Putnam
Frank Quinn
Tonya Reynolds
Stephanie Rice
Amanda Robinson
Frank Rodriguez
Patricia Rowley
Sharon Sandberg
Brenda Sanford
David Sawtelle
Karl Seman
Patricia Seman
Robert Strasser
IN-KIND DONATIONS
SPECIAL EVENT – THANKSGIVING TURKEY DRIVE
Tony Akins
Cecile & David Armor
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper & Edward Lesser
City of Erie
Erie County Health Department
Estate of Ralph T. Perkins
Gerlach’s Garden & Floral Center
Atty. Edward & Rita Goebel
Lee Harris
Honeycutt’s Greenhouse
Judy Lyons
Robert & Geraldine Marz
Mazza Vinyards
Millcreek Compost Recycling Center
Pam Niedhammer
Chris Schreck
Skywalker Tree Service
Korac Timon
David & Betsy Wiest
Cecile & David Armor
C. Bloomstine
Patrick & Ellen Callahan
James Casper & Heather May Caspar
Chiropractic Works
Jim & Danielle Cihon
Trisha Cloyd
Mary Ellen Dahlkemper & Edward Lesser
Erie Life Magazine
Michael Gage
Scott & Juanita Gangemi
Atty. Edward & Rita Goebel
Harding Elementary School
Laurette Heger
Atty. David & Patricia Holland
Kathleen Horan
Hubbard, Bert, Karle, Weber, Inc.
Brian & Janine Lethaby
Janice Niebauer
Mark Prenatt
Roth Marz Partnership, P.C.
Patricia Rowley
Charles & Lita Schaaf
Robert & Denise Schonfeldt
Julie Scheppner
Dale & LuAnn Shidemantle
Kim Stucke
Temple Anshe Hesed
John Vanco
Joseph & Aleen Weindorf
Joel & Darcie White
Philip & Cathy Zacks
Philip & Joy Zamierowski
Stairways collaborated with Davy Sturtevant (far left),
SoMar Dance (left) and Mercyhurst College to feature an
event to a standing-room-only crowd that brought the
house down at Walker Recital Hall. This choreographic
setting of 13 songs about Sturtevant’s immersion in and
emergence from a place of personal darkness provided an
opportunity for reflection and discussion about mental illness and the stigma that keeps people from getting help.
“Stairways helped me get my life back together.”
– comment from Customer Satisfaction Team survey
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
Grants and Foundation Support
City of Erie Community Development
Block Grant
Erie CountyOffice of Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Erie Community Foundation
Erie County Regional Assets Funding
Committee
Erie Insurance Group
GE Foundation Matching Gifts Program
EbizITPA Kickstart Program
Erie County Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Greater Erie County Action Committee
(GECAC) Money Works for You
Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Incumbent Worker Training Program
Kern Family Foundation
The James & Blossom McBrier Fund of the Erie Community Foundation
PDE ABLE Grant
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health &
Substance Abuse Services
National Fuel Gas Foundation
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
James & Anne Ryan Fund of the Erie
Community Foundation
The William M. & Frances Schuster Fund
of the Erie Community Foundation
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Contract
Laura W. & Leon Wallerstein, Jr. Fund
Workforce Excellence Gambling Counselor Certification
Memorials
In memory of Gary DeHaas
Paul & Carolie Otto
In memory of Lucille Giles
Edward & Joan Burkhart
In memory of Ruth Haurwitz
Hans Haurwitz
In memory of Eugene & Margaret Henry
Patrick & Sandy Gool
In memory of Lois Lillian Ignatovich
Edward & Carolyn Ignatovich
In memory of David Kendall and Matt Weber
Philip & Cathy Zacks
In memory of Annette Kimmel
Lyman & Marylin Cohen
In memory of the deceased members of the
Knights of Columbus Council 492
Knights of Columbus Council 492
In memory of Joan Krause
Brian & Janine Lethaby
In memory of our parents
Dr. Leo & Linda Swantek
In memory of Betty Portenier
Bootsie Barbour
In memory of Audrey Reichert
Melvin & Kristi Sundin
In memory of Charlie and Kathy Scalise
Charles Scalise
In memory of Mark Schwab
Marilyn Alderman
Jeff Andrejczak
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown
Donald & Fran Buseck
Donald & Nelle Clark
Randy Crays
Dick & Sally DeLuca
Laurel Dohanic
Randy & Debra Elder
Fairview Evergreen Nurseries, Inc.
Chuck Faytak
John & Jeanne Finn
Evelyn Finnecy
Pat Fuhrman
Thomas & Joy Harvey
William & Cheryl Harvey
Christopher & Victoria Hetz
Garth & Peggy Hetz
Robert & June Hetz
Stephen & Jane Hetz
John Jansen
Kajon Materials, Inc.
Barbara Lockwood
Brian & Susan McGrain
Officers & Employees of PNC Bank
Paul & Carolie Otto
Thomas & June Rice
Clayton & Patricia Schulze
U.S. Department of Justice;
Southern District of Mississippi
Charlotte Weislogel & Family
In memory of Sean Shimp
P.A. Davis
Virginia Snyder
In memory of Brian Shulkosky
Bayside OBGYN & Infertility
Drs. Penny Chapman & J. P. Dailey
Edward & Ann Marie Dudek
Robert & Carolyn Ek
Mary Grotkowski
Hamot Surgery Center Staff
Melvin & Cheryl Hirst
Jim & Marjorie Hewitt
KLH Engineers, Inc.
David & Barbara Kliewer
Denise Knoll
Frederick & Marietta Kuehn
Philip & Mary Latona
Liberty Tax Service
Thomas & Mary Ann Lubiejewski
Barbara Lincoln
Paul & Debra Malaspina
Thomas & Jacqueline Mehler
Mark & Suzanne Morrison
Physicians of Bayfront Digestive Disease Assn.
Michelle Peters
Mark & Cindy Shulkosky
Michael & Suann Simmons
Bill & Barb Springer
Nanette Stafford
Tax Prep LLC
Emmett & Mary Beth Verdecchia
In memory of Norman and Davey Steadman
Theresa Steadman
In memory of Laura Wallerstein
David & Beverly DiCarlo
Tribute Gifts
In honor of Marc Alberico
Norma Herbstritt
In honor of Andrew Dahlstrand
Barbara Slomski
In honor of A.F. Duval, Jr.
Mary Duval
“They took me in, got me the help and therapy I needed,
and got me back on my feet.” – comment from Outpatient Clinic client
Annual Report 2010
our supporters
In honor of Joan Harf ’s birthday
Walter Harf
In honor of Mark Heintz
Gary & Mary Dudenhoefer
In honor of Barbara Osborn
Gordon Osborn
In honor of Stairways’ 50th Anniversary
David & Eta Howell
In honor of Lee Steadman
Theresa Steadman
In honor of Michael Vicentini
Greta Shaffer
In honor of our children
Dr. Leo & Linda Swantek
In honor of all of those that have struggled
and won with our help
Dr. Sally Preski
A “ServErie” team of volunteers
from Grace Church provided
landscaping and outdoor work
in March and June on the
grounds of Stairways Old Main.
Following their “Community of
Caring Awareness Ministries”
campaign, this group of adults
and children raked, weeded,
swept and opened the fountain,
as well as repaired the parking
lot and reinforced the retaining
wall. Stairways is ever grateful
to these and the many other
volunteers who give hundreds
of volunteer hours every year.
All financial and in-kind contributions listed
within these pages include donations received
between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. Although we have taken great care to make sure
names are spelled correctly, sometimes errors or
omissions do occur. We sincerely apologize for
any errors. Please let us know if mistakes have
been made. Thank you.
Volunteers (left) assist as youngsters do crafts
and prepare to ascend a rock climbing wall at
our annual Client Picnic. Each year dozens of
staff and others work to give clients a festive,
fun-filled day. This year 12 Community Service
workers and their parole officers helped set up,
direct traffic , break down and more. In addition,
local businesses donated food and supplies. We
thank you for your generosity!
A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters & volunteers.
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