PeopletoPeople

People to People
A publication of People Inc.
Spring 2006
Friends in East Aurora find a home
Six friends had a dream come true with some determination
and help from their parents. One of People Inc.'s newest group
homes opened this past winter on Paine Street in East Aurora.
This particular People Inc. group home was established due to
a group of parent's efforts in fulfilling their children's wish.The
six individuals who reside at Paine Street are all childhood
friends who wanted to live together one day. Spearheaded by
one of the mothers, Sue Lanigan, the group of parents
lobbied with elected officials and community businesses to
make this dream a reality.
“Years ago, there was a parent group called Challenger League
that planned year-round activities for the kids,” said Sue.
The group made sure “they had activities, socialization, and
friends outside the school system. It seemed increasingly
more important to us that the kids stay together,” Sue happily
remarked.
The start of the Paine Street group home was made with a
phone call from the leader of the Challenger League to Program
Director Concetta Ferguson.The parents and Concetta first
met on May 24, 2001 and then continued to meet to discuss
options and eventually the planning process for Paine Street.
Sue commented that Concetta reassured the fellow parents
with saying, “it will happen!”
The residents, ranging in ages 22 to 28 with developmental
disabilities, grew up in the East Aurora neighborhood and have
developed lasting friendships.They held a house warming for
families, elected officials, community members, and neighbors
to share their stories and welcome guests into their new home.
The new residents of Paine Street welcome visitors to their home. Top row - left to
right: Katie Lanigan, Brian Edmonds, and Jeff Vance. Bottom row - left to right: Jillian
Burger, Kirsten Weisberg, and Michelle Napierala.
The Paine Street residents have a very active lifestyle from
attending People Inc.'s Young Adult Life Transitions program
at Erie Community College South Campus to working or
completing internships, and a full schedule of sports and social
activities.
Not only are parents happy, but the kids are thrilled to be settled
into their new home. “I love this house because I like to be with
my friends and I like being on my own,” said Michelle
Napierala. “I just got a job at Subway in East Aurora and I can
walk to work in seven minutes!”
Just another way People Inc. succeeds in meeting the needs for families in the community.
Telling the story of disability history
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If you haven't visited the Museum of
disABILITY History, now is the time to
plan a visit.The Museum has a new look with
fresh exhibits. One of the exhibits explores the
history of almshouses in America. Another,
which explores disabilities and pop-culture,
includes popular toys, well-known celebrities
and sports figures and a variety of popular
items used for fundraising.
Besides its entirely new look, which includes
a new sign on the front lawn to help
people find the Museum, there are some
exciting new projects underway for 2006.
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The Museum of disABILITY History recently acquired a unique artifact
from disability history; a 1960’s Invacar. Established in 1948 by Oscar
Greeves, this three-wheeled car was made specifically for people in wheelchairs. The Invacar was taken off the road in 2003.
Our new interactive website, with funding from B.Thomas Golisano Foundation, will debut in June,
showcasing new virtual exhibits on a multitude of topics, as well as bibliographies and other information
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President’s Message................2
35 Years of People Inc..............3
A Place to Call Home..................3
In-Home Behavioral Program...3
Pooled Trust..............................4
New Senior Housing..................4
Early Intervention......................5
Themed Learning Club..............5
Family Care................................6
New People Inc. Office...............7
Photo Page.........................8 & 9
Family Forums.........................10
Grant Awards...........................11
Partnering in the Community...11
Donor Recognition............12 - 15
People to People
Development and partnerships provide key to success
Dear Friends,
Recently, I was driving with a few staff to Lancaster to see how progress was
coming along at a new group home we just opened. It was a routine trip,
something I’ve done many times over the past twenty-five years. Lately, these
drives have become different though; they are no longer direct routes back and
forth. On the way there, we saw three other program sites we have under
development. On the way back, we saw two more sites that recently opened
and another one under development.
It’s been a priority at People Inc. to meet the needs of families waiting for help.We’re
committed to developing additional services and working in nearly every neighborhood in
Western New York.We focus on quality when starting new programs and maintaining those standards when programs are up and running.The leadership of town officials and welcoming neighbors allow
us to make a huge difference in the lives of families.
Thank you for your support of our work.
Sincerely,
James M. Boles, Ed.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
People Inc. Mission
People Inc. exists so that
individuals with disabling
conditions or other special
needs have the support they
need to participate and succeed
in an accepting society.
Dear Friends,
Part of what makes People Inc. special is the agency's commitment to helping other
human service organizations.Through the years, People Inc. has provided technical
assistance through staff training, quality assurance reviews, loaned policies and
procedures, management help and grant-writing assistance to smaller nonprofits.
As a result, services remained in the community, quality was enhanced, agencies
gained more stability, and important services continued for many individuals and
families.
Today, People Inc. continues to work in collaboration with many human services
organizations, such as Hispanics United of Buffalo, Neighborhood Information Center
on the East side of Buffalo, and Headway for the Brain-Injured. As we plan for the future,
we invite you to join our commitment to ensuring that individuals and families continue to have
options for services they need, in a way that is accessible to them.
In your service,
Georgiana Jungels
Board Chairperson
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A place to call home
Celebrating 35 years
of quality services
When Christine Long’s young daughter,
Kelly DeFedericis, began to show severe
behavioral issues, she knew that she must
do something. “It was getting to the point
that we couldn’t ensure her, or the
family’s safety,” said Christine. Luckily
she was directed to People Inc., where
a friend was once employed. People Inc.
had just the place for Kelly, a children’s
Individualized Residential Alternative
(IRA) located on Zollars Avenue in Buffalo.
Zollars was developed as a result of four
children whose needs were more than their
families could provide.With the waiting list
for children’s services growing, more IRAs Christine Long with daughter Kelly found just
have been proposed for children, and those the right fit when Kelly moved to People Inc.’s
Zollars IRA.
who have been able to be part of Zollars are
grateful for the opportunity. Christine believes that placement at Zollars was the
best thing for her daughter. Kelly was hesitant to go; initially afraid that her parents
would abandon her or not love her anymore.This was far from the truth; this difficult decision was motivated by love. “Kelly has a life now, like any 14-year old,” says
Christine, “She has constant supervision, is safe, and has friends she can relate to.”
Since placement at Zollars, Christine and Kelly’s relationship has only improved.
“Chris is much more relaxed,” says Program Director Kimberly Kadziolka, “The
time they spend together now is quality time.” Christine is taking an active role in
Kelly’s case and has joined People Inc.’s Family Advisory Council whose mission is
to serve as advisors in the area of program development and to share perspectives
that help improve communications between agency staff and family members.
Christine continues to be pleased with People Inc.’s Zollars IRA
and says that she now knows how innovative People Inc. is.
“Kelly has a life
The most important opinion of all however is Kelly’s, and
now, like any 14-year
she feels very positive about her new home saying she
old,” says Christine, “She likes her staff and that she enjoys the fun things she now
has constant supervision, is does living at Zollars. As for her favorite thing about
safe, and has friends she Zollars, Kelly could not think of any one thing – she loves
everything.
can relate to.”
People Inc. is pleased to announce the agency's
35th anniversary will occur this August.We
are proud to provide quality services to over
10,000 individuals throughout the Western New
York community from birth to seniors, and all
stages in between. Offering a wide variety of
services has been the key to help people live
more independent and fulfilling lives.We would
like to thank our 2,000 employees, board of
directors, donors, families, and the individuals
we serve for their dedication and assistance
throughout the years.
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As times have changed, so has People Inc. A
great example of People Inc.'s desire to meet
your needs is the enhancement of our Children's
Services. For example, we now offer residential
opportunities specifically for children and
young adults. As people are living longer,
healthier lives, People Inc. is happy to provide
safe, affordable Senior Housing to over 300
independent seniors. In fact, we are in the
process of developing our fourteenth senior
housing site, our first in Niagara County.
To help the community better understand the
umbrella of services the agency offers, People
Inc. will soon unveil a new logo and tagline.This
new look will provide a clearer understanding
of what People Inc. does. Plenty of community
outreach will also take place in the upcoming
months. Additionally, the website will be
completely renovated.We are excited about this
project and look forward to bringing it to you.
We will celebrate our 35th anniversary
throughout the year and welcome your input
and guidance the next 35 years! Thank you for
your ongoing support of People Inc.
Behavioral support program makes home visits!
The Intensive In-home Behavioral Support program is a unique
service available to individuals living in the community that
require specialized behavior support services provided within their
homes.
The program provides professional behavior specialists who
work with an individual on his or her particular behavioral needs.
The behavior specialists identify the challenges the family is
facing, formally assess behavioral needs, and develop intervention
plans to address them.The behavioral specialist works directly
with families and participants in their homes to teach more
effective strategies for addressing the identified needs.They
provide the families with information to help them better
understand their child and his/her disability.The goal of the
program is to allow individuals to remain in the community with
their families through this combination of training and support.
For more information, contact People Inc. Admissions
Department or Charles Jack of the Intensive In-Home
Behavioral Support Program at 716.880.3700.
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causing the loss of their government benefits.The money
deposited into the trusts can be used on items that enhance
the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, such as
obtaining additional care, travel, and more in addition to life's
basic necessities.
The Western New York Coalition Pooled Trust is
administered by co-trustees People Inc.; Legal
Services for the Elderly, Disabled and Disadvantaged
of Western New York; and KeyBank. Learn more
about this new service! For more information, call
Tracy Harrienger, Esq., general counsel, People Inc.,
at 716.817.7458 or Denise Paszkiewicz, Foundation
and Corporate Affairs Director at 716.817.7470.
Affordable senior living community
opening in Lackawanna
People Inc. has been hard
at work converting the
former Franklin Street
School near South Park
Avenue and Our Lady of
Victory Basilica, into an
affordable senior living
community called
Sunflower Housing.
Our award-winning apartments are for independent
seniors, age 62 and up.
The rent, including heat Formerly the Franklin Street School in Lackawanna,
and water, is based on the People Inc.’s newest senior living community, Sunflower
applicant’s income making Housing, is accepting tenant applications.
these apartments not only attractive, but affordable as well.
Do you know someone who is looking for:
• One bedroom apartments with new kitchen appliances
• Secure residential setting with a security system, emergency
pull-cord system, an elevator, full-time onsite manager,
live-in building caretaker, and maintenance staff
• Laundry facilities, a furnished community room with
kitchen for activities
• Transportation for grocery shopping and group outings
• Frequent social events, tenant meetings, and newsletter
• Case Management, information and referral services
• Handicap accessible apartments for visual, hearing,
and mobility impaired individuals
For more information on People Inc. senior living communities, call
Wende Burgio at 716.817.7468.
Are you looking for a rewarding job?
People Inc. has the job for you!
When you work with individuals with
special needs, you make a difference. As a People Inc. direct care
employee, your compassion
and understanding pay off with
a good salary and benefits,
flexible hours, and paid training. Apply online today
www.people-inc.org/jobs.
If you have any questions, call the
Human Resource Department at
716.634.8132.
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Lackawanna community leaders and elected officials were on hand when People Inc. hosted
a “hard hat” tour of the newest senior living community Sunflower Housing. By renovating
the former Franklin Elementary School in Lackawanna, People Inc. will provide low-income
housing to 49 seniors. People Inc. Chief Operating Officer Rhonda Frederick (far right) is
joined by Assemblymembers Mark Schroder and Jack Quinn, Senator William Stachowski,
Lackawanna Mayor Norm Polanski, and Megan Corbett, a representative from the office of
Congressmember Brian Higgins.
Spring 2006
Early Intervention
Get your child on the right track
People Inc.'s dynamic Early Intervention Program offers a variety of
in-home therapeutic services to children birth to age three. Services
include occupational, physical, and speech therapies; special education,
infant massage, social work, and service coordination. People Inc.'s Early
Intervention Department has grown and we now have 12 specific Early
Intervention service coordinators with extensive backgrounds in working
with children and families.
All therapy services are provided
under contract with Erie
County's Early Intervention
Program at no cost
to the family. Once the
child is determined to
be eligible to receive
services due to a
diagnosed condition or
documented delay in development, the county secures those
services from People Inc.
Barbara Wakefield knew before her youngest daughter, Alison,
The Early Intervention was born that she would have Down syndrome. Now three years
old, Alison receives service coordination through People Inc.'s
Service Coordinators
Early Intervention Program, along with physical, speech, and
work with families to
determine services that occupational therapies. In regard to the therapies that Alison
would be most effective receives, Barbara says, "I can't imagine doing this without help."
in fostering their child's Pictured L-R: The Wakefield family of Kenmore, Sarah, mom
Barbara, Alison, and Caitlin.
development. Early
Intervention coordinators also provide crisis intervention and coordinate
the provision of early intervention and other services that the infant or
toddler may need or is receiving.
In the Service Provision unit, the typical therapy session starts with the
parent and child meeting the therapist at the door.When the child spies
the “bag of goodies,” the fun begins! In reality, the therapist arrives with
his/her work tools, disguised as a variety of toys or playthings.These tools
are used to meet a variety of objectives including working on motor skills
or language development.The parents are a vital part of the Early
Intervention Program and the therapist gives the parent an assignment to
follow through on the goals addressed in the therapy session.
For more information on the Early Intervention Program,
contact Maryann Stry, People Inc. Early Intervention program
manager, at 716.874.5600, or Erie County’s Early Intervention
Program at 716.858.6161. For Service Coordination, contact
Joanne Haberer, Early Intervention Medicaid Service
Coordination program administrator, at 716.880.3700.
2006 Board of Directors
Georgiana H. Jungels,
Chairperson
State University of NewYork
at Buffalo
William M. Collins, Vice
Chairperson
Travers, Collins & Company
Ann Bermingham, Treasurer
David M. Downing
Towne Automotive Group
Anthony M. Graziano
State University of NewYork
at Buffalo
Alfred F. Luhr III
M&T Bank
HSBC Retired Executive
Eugene Meeks
Robert B. Mayer, Secretary
Child and Family Services
Fleet/Norstar Bank
Retired Executive
Patrick F. Reilly
Edwin G. Clausen
Marine Midland Bank
Retired Executive
Daemen College
Mary Ellen Walsh
Nancy R. Dobson
Town of Amherst
Senior Services Department
Uniland Development Company
Enroll your loved one in the
Themed Learning Club!
Do you have after-school care worries for your child? For
parents of children who have developmental disabilities, a
unique challenge faces them during the middle and high
school years. People Inc.’s Themed Learning Club is here
to help; and the best part of all, it’s FREE!
The Club is a great way for participants to make new
friends and have fun. Planned activities range from arts
and crafts, sports and fitness, music and dancing, and
cooking.
The program is open to middle and high school students
who have developmental disabilities from the Amherst
School District, adjacent school districts, or any student
who has transportation to the program.The Themed
Learning Club is located at Amherst High School at 4301
Main St., Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Participants may range in age from 12 to 21.The program
is funded through the Home and Community Based
Services (HCBS) Waiver and is offered at no cost to families who are eligible for the Waiver.
For more information or to enroll your loved one, call
Terrie Cichon, program administrator, at
716.817.9017.
To receive People Inc.’s e-newsletter, visit www.people-inc.org
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Providing care as a family
Join People Inc.’s
Family Advisory Council
People Inc.'s Family Care program offers a residential alternative to individuals who have developmental disabilities.The program allows individuals to benefit from a “family” environment
with less structure than a traditional residential
setting.
What do Family Care Providers do?
Family Care providers accept a person who has
a developmental disability into their home as part
of their family and their community. Providers help
plan and implement the individual's growth and
development by providing assistance or support with
activities of daily living and foster a sense of well
being by providing understanding, guidance, and
supervision. People Inc. provides service coordination, medical coordination, and 24-hour emergency
on-call service.
People Inc.'s Family Advisory Council is
looking for input from more parents and
family members.The Family Advisory
Council serves as advisors in the area of program development and shares participant
and family perspectives that help improve
communications between agency staff and
family members.
As a family care provider Cynthia Jarrett enjoys
spending time with her extended family. She opened
the doors to her home 12 years ago. Surrounding
her are Cynthia Clark, Delores Pluta, Pamela
Howard, and Elaine Monroe.
What do Family Care Providers say about the experience?
“Being a part of Family Care has been a wonderful experience. I feel as a Family Care
Provider, I am able to provide a family atmosphere to someone that may not have any family.We need more people to become a part of the Family Care family!” Alisha C.
“It's exciting to me to be a part of Family Care and I feel we should have more providers
and participants because it really makes you feel as though you are a part of a close-knit
family!” Cindy J.
“It has always been my dream to help people with developmental disabilities and the Family
Care program has made that dream come true! It has impacted my participants' lives a great
deal.They have become more independent, their appearances have changed, and their attitudes toward things have changed. My family and I embrace the participants and they
embrace us!” Patricia Z.
The Council has had input into a survey
about the daily routines of a person moving
into a residential setting and staff training to
include working with families. Members
formed a committee last year to assist with
the planning of the agency's Drive Fore
Disabilities Golf Tournament.They took the
lead on the auction committee and helped to
get donations from several community businesses.They once again will be lending their
support for this year's golf tournament to
solicit auction and basket raffle items.
The council meets regularly at the People
Inc. Administrative Offices at 1219 North
Forest Rd. in Williamsville. Family members
are welcome to attend any of the upcoming
meetings held at 4:30 p.m on:
May 8
June 12
July 10
If you have a loved one who is interested in living in a Family Care home or you would like For more information about the Family
more information on becoming a Family Care provider, contact Terrie Cichon, program Advisory Council or to join, call Elsa
administrator, at 716.817.9017.
Peters, facilitator, at 716.817.7471.
Downing Family Respite Center opens its doors
People Inc. celebrated the opening of its new Family Respite Center, the Downing House. A presentation and ribbon cutting were held signifying the culmination to a year-long Capital
Campaign for Respite Services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Pictured L-R: People Inc. President and CEO James M. Boles, Ed.D., Franklin Downing Sr., Campaign
Chairperson William M. Collins, and Ralph J. Vanner, Jr. The Downing House was named in honor of benefactors Franklin Sr. and Dolores Downing. Mr. Downing is the owner of Towne
Automotive Group and his family generously donated $125,000 to the campaign.
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Telling the story of disability history
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A simple but powerful gift
As a supporter of People Inc., you may have donated regularly for
years. Maybe you make it a point to celebrate important occasions
like anniversaries or birthdays with a gift In Honor Of someone
special. Or you may have recognized the passing of a relative or
close friend with a gift In Memory Of them.We know that your
contributions are an important expression of your values and
appreciate every single donation toward our mission.You have
become an important partner in the work we do everyday.
Boy Scouts from Troop 440 recently visited the Museum of disABILITY. The Troop was
the first to participate in the Museum's new “Disabilities Awareness” Merit badge program taught by Elizabeth Marotta (far left), research assistant for the Museum.
for both the casual viewer and the serious researcher. Be sure to
visit www.museumofdisability.org often.
We are also writing our first publication: a booklet that documents
the almshouses in Western New York that once provided care for
those unable to care for themselves.This publication, the first of
several planned, will be available this summer.
Continuing the educational mission of the Museum, we have developed a new Disability Awareness
service which is now available as a
merit badge program to Boy Scout
Troops as well as a program for Girl
Scouts.To learn more or to book a
tour for a scout troop, call
Elizabeth Marotta, research
assistant, at 716.817.7204.
7:00 PM Every Thurs
As someone living a generous life, there's a simple yet powerful way
to continue that path into the future - consider a bequest. Many
people who may not be able to make a major gift during their lifetime due to present financial obligations are able to make a wonderful gift through a thoughtful and well-planned will. Gifts
through your will are simple: they can be a particular item or percentage of your estate.They can be contingent (passing only to us
if another beneficiary passes away before you) or in trust, providing income to your spouse or children before passing for our organization's mission.Your bequest can be included in your will by
stating:
“I give $____ dollars (or described property) to the People Inc.
Foundation, 1219 North Forest Rd.,Williamsville NY, for their
exempt purposes.”
We understand that this is a delicate topic and our staff are happy
to help you. If you have any questions, call Foundation
Director Denise Paszkiewicz at 716.817.7470.
Arcade
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day Night in Octob
Students FREE
Gener al Public $2,
Finally, the Disability Film Festival
this past fall was such a success that disabilityfilmfest.org
we are repeating it again on
Saturday afternoons throughout
Check out www.disabilityfilmfest.org
October 2006.This year's programs for the latest on this year’s People
will feature a variety of films and
Inc. Disability Film Festival.
guest speakers, all dealing with different aspects of disability culture. Mark your calendars and look
for more information in the future!
Oct. 6: “If I Can’t Do It”
Speakers: Filmmaker Walter Brock and activist Arthur Campbell
Oct. 13: International Shorts
Speakers: To Be Announced
Oct. 20: “Freaks”
Speakers: Disability studies professor Robert Bogdan
Oct. 27: Vital Signs: Crip Culture Talks Back
The Museum of disABILITY History is open
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
or by appointment. For more information, call
716.817.7439 or 716.817.7477.
New People Inc. Office
People Inc. has a new administrative office located at
3131 Sheridan Drive in Amherst in the Northtown Business
Center.The Medicaid Service Coordination and the Behavioral
Support Departments are located at the new office.The Quality
Assurance, IRA, ICF, Nursing Administration, and Day Services
Departments remained at the Spindrift office with a new phone
number 716.817.9000.
Northtown Office
MSC and Behavioral
Support Departments
3131 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
Phone: 716.880.3700
Fax: 716.880.3890
Spindrift Office
IRA, ICF, Nursing
Administration, QA, and
Day Services
280 Spindrift Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716.817.9000
Fax: 716.632.4956
To receive People Inc.’s e-newsletter, visit www.people-inc.org
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PEOPLE INC. PICTURE PAGE
Congressmember Thomas Reynolds came to People Inc.'s administrative office to
accept a Community Leader of the Year Award. People Inc. had nominated
Congressmember Reynolds for this prestigious award from Governor George E. Pataki
and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Reynolds has been
a tireless advocate for people with developmental disabilities.
Assemblymember Mark J. F. Schroeder spoke to People Inc. participants
of the Erie Community College South Campus Young Adult Life Transitions
students about how he became an elected official and the importance of
voting. In the late 1970’s, Assemblymember Schroeder worked at People
Inc.’s Buffum Street group home.
L-R: People Inc. Public Affairs Director Kevin Horrigan, Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) Consumer Caucus Chair Kevin
Kennedy, and People Inc. board member and DDPC member Patrick
F. Reilly at the annual DDPC Awards event at the Governor’s Mansion
in Albany.
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Several Buffalo Grover Cleveland High School students who participated in Erie Niagara
Area Health Education Center (AHEC) students visited the Elmwood Health Center to learn
about careers in health services. While there they met Charles DeGraffenried, a participant
of People Inc.'s Elmwood Day Hab. They enjoyed their time with him and wanted to give
him something special. They made Charles a homemade quilt with the help from Kaleida
Health who donated fabric and materials. When Charles received the quilt he thanked them
for their wonderful gift, “It’s beautiful,” he said. Arthur Wiley, a Grover Cleveland student,
replied, “I did it with my heart.” Pictured: Dale Stampfer, People Inc. Vocational Services
program administrator (far left); Grover Cleveland High School students with their teacher
William Spatzer; Charles DeGraffenried (middle front); and Carolyn Manz of Kaleida Health
(standing next to Charles).
Spring 2006
Then Buffalo mayoral candidate Byron Brown was on hand when People Inc. received
a Civic Empowerment Award for its “Get Out the Vote,” Initiative which was a project
to assist voters who are disabled and alerting the public as to their voting rights.
Pictured bottom row left to right: People Inc. Self Advocates Maria Bell, Johnnie Mae
Ware, and Nancy Patterson; top row left to right: Public Affairs Director Kevin
Horrigan, City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and Chief Operating Officer Rhonda
Frederick.
People Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer James M. Boles was featured in
the August 2005 issue of Living Prime Time. The issue featured Dr. Boles life and
career. The photo shows a cross-section of the 10,000 individuals served by
People Inc.
Congressman Thomas Reynolds visited the agency administrative headquarters
to announce that People Inc. was awarded $11 million from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development to build two new affordable senior housing
complexes for low-income seniors. Reynolds spoke about the need for the continued
development of affordable senior housing. Current Senior Housing tenants shared
their stories on what it means to live independently in affordable housing. Pictured LR: Ralph J Vanner Sr., Foundation Board Chair; Brigid Mangione, People Inc. Senior
Housing tenant; Patrick F. Reilly, People Inc. Board; James M. Boles, People Inc.
President and CEO; People Inc. Senior Housing tenant Donna Finnegan; and
Congressman Thomas Reynolds.
Residents of People Inc.’s Daffodil Housing on Robin Road in Amherst were
present when Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared at an Amherst pharmacy
recently calling for major revisions in the new Medicare Part D prescription drug
program.
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People to People
Calling all families!
Whether your family member presently receives People Inc. services
or you're just trying to keep up-to-date with services available, our
spring “Family Forums” are something for you! People Inc.'s Family
Advisory Council helped launch this series of informational sessions
designed to provide family members answers to questions they care
about. Questions include:What's now available and how can we access
that service? Who can participate and how does that program work?
Here's my circumstance, what do you recommend? What happens
when (fill in the blank)?
All presentations will be made by management staff and have been
scheduled at different locations and times for your convenience.
Simply RSVP to our Family Forums Line at 716.817.7464 to let
us know you'll attend!
Upcoming Schedule:
Service Coordination, Admissions, Consumer Rights and
Protection, Staff Hiring and Training
Monday, May 1; 6:15 p.m., Administrative Offices,
1219 North Forest Rd.,Williamsville (between Sheridan and Maple)
or attend
Saturday, May 6; 9 a.m.; Orchard Park Day Services,
3763 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park
Day and Vocational Programs, Community Health Services
including Elmwood Health Center and Home Care, and
Family Support Services
Monday, May 8; 6:15 p.m.; Administrative Offices,
1219 North Forest Rd.,Williamsville
or attend
Saturday, May 13; 9 a.m.; Orchard Park Day Services,
3763 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
Transition and Future Planning, Protecting Benefits,
Understanding Finances and Special Needs Trusts
Monday, May 15; 6:15 p.m.; Administrative Offices,
1219 North Forest Rd.,Williamsville
or attend
Saturday, May 20; 9 a.m.; Orchard Park Day Services,
3763 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
Residential Services (all different models, from moving in
to adjusting to new needs over time) and Residential
Medical Services
Monday, May 22; 6:15 p.m.; Administrative Offices,
1219 North Forest Rd.,Williamsville
or attend
Saturday, May 27; 9 a.m.; Orchard Park Day Services,
3763 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park
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People Inc.’s
Golf Tournament
is on course!
Proceeds benefit unique housing solutions
The 5th Annual People Inc. Foundation Drive Fore
Disabilities Golf Tournament will be Monday,
August 28, at the East Aurora Country Club. Be sure to
register early! Maximum attendance is 136 golfers.There will
be a raffle for a vacation, great prizes and complimentary
golfer gifts. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are
available and customized to meet company needs. Inkind donations are welcome! For more information,
or to reserve your foursome, call the People
Inc. Foundation at 716.817.7470.
Help People Inc. crack the safe!
We need gems, jewels and baubles
Have you been going to the same trusted jeweler for
years? Help People Inc. reach out to the local jewelry
business community with an invitation to participate in
our Jewelry Showcase at People Inc.’s largest event of the
year, our Drive Fore Disabilities Golf Tournament
Auction. Proceeds from this year’s tournament and auction will go toward building six new specialty group
homes for people with Prader-Willi syndrome, children
with developmental disabilities who have severe medical
needs, and others.
The silent auction will take place in conjunction with our
Golf Tournament on Monday, August 28, 2006, at the
East Aurora Country Club. A secured Jewelry Showcase
is being added as the feature of our 2006 Silent Auction.
You can help by asking the jeweler you frequent for a
donated item.The more items, the better! Plus, there
are plenty of perks for the jeweler to take advantage of!
If you would like to help or know a jeweler who would
provide a donation, contact Corporate Affairs and
Foundation Director, Denise Paszkiewicz, at
716.817.7470.
Spring 2006
Special Partners, Special Projects - 2005 GRANT AWARDS
People Inc.’s Museum of disABILITY
History has started to attract national
and statewide attention from a diverse
set of investors. Examples of this are a
special legislative grant of $10,000 from
Senator Mary Lou Rath; $5,000
grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities to conduct a
preservation assessment for our artifacts; a $3,990 grant from the NYS
Documentary Heritage Program to
conduct a regional documentation project; and two $500 grants from the
Upstate History Alliance to fund
planning activities.
The First Niagara Bank
Foundation made a generous grant of
$50,000 toward building our Downing
Family Respite Center, which
opened in mid-2005.
The NYS Homeless Housing and
Assistance Program awarded a grant
of $505,000 for a new apartment building that will become home to eight
adults with developmental disabilities in
2006.
The Peter and Elizabeth C.Tower
Foundation selected People Inc. to
implement a nationally-acclaimed parent
support program entitled “The
Incredible Years.” A grant of $84,595
was awarded to cover curriculum training and parent sessions, which will be
taking place over the next three years.
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis
Foundation awarded a second grant to
People Inc.'s Elmwood Health Center in
the amount of $14,000, toward the purchase of powered exam tables that are
more accessible for people with disabilities. The NYS Department of
Health awarded $4,857 toward a
unique exercise program, for individuals
served with disabilities.
The NYS Housing Trust Fund
awarded People Inc. $200,000 through
the “Access to Home” program, which
will allow us to make environmental
modifications to individuals' homes in
the community.
People Inc. was awarded funding
through Niagara County to support a
“Disability Navigator” staff position,
working with employment programs in
that region. A $72,000 grant through
VESID will support continued efforts
to help people with special needs pursue
employment opportunities.
People Inc. was also awarded grant
funding toward making our workforce
the best it can be. A $13,000 grant
through the NYS Department of
Labor Hazard Abatement Board
will go toward training human service
staff on how to avert injury while providing direct care. A NYS Wellness
Works grant of $49,909 is funding
team-based employee wellness efforts.
An Americorps VISTA grant valued at
$72,000 was made, allowing for volunteers to support our mission.
The Children’s Foundation of Erie
County awarded a grant of $2,285
toward equipment and supplies for our
day programs, while Target
Corporation awarded $600 and the
Buffalo Bills Youth Foundation
awarded $1,500 toward our Kids on the
Block program.
The US Department of Housing
and Urban Development awarded
People Inc. a total of $11,482,200 to
build two 50-unit apartment complexes
for low-income seniors in Wheatfield
and Hamburg. The NYS Department
of Transportation has awarded
$18,830 toward a van for Carnation
Housing Senior Housing in Orchard
Park.
The NYS Office of Mental
Retardation and Developmental
Disabilities Family Support
Program provided grants of $21,478
toward staffing for the Intensive
Behavioral Training and Counseling program, and another $5,401 for family
support program supplies.
2006 Corporate Campaign
Gregory Stamm, Esq. and Ralph J.Vanner Jr. are leading the business community in supporting the
People Inc. Foundation 2006 Corporate Campaign. People Inc. never closes, it operates around-theclock, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, providing supportive homes for hundreds of people with disabilities. Over 10,000 local people are served every year through People Inc.’s full range of health and
social services. People Inc. is unique because its staff has the expertise to operate “specialty” homes.
The people that live in these homes are not only developmentally disabled, but have other special
needs.This year, the agency will develop additional homes for people with Prader Willi syndrome,
children with complex medical needs, and people with disabilities that were homeless, to name a
few.These unique answers come with a cost – there will be a shortfall not covered by any other
reimbursement source. Private donations are required to meet this gap.
Through the Corporate Campaign, business leaders can partner in creating “Special Homes for Special
People” – through a range of sponsorship and recognition options. Please consider a gift to the People
Inc. Foundation. For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact Corporate Greg Stamm, Esq. co-chairs
People Inc.’s 2006 Corporate
Affairs and Foundation Director Denise Paszkiewicz at 716.817.7470.
Campaign.
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People to People
Donor Recognition 2005
FRIENDS & FAMILY DONORS
Foundation Society
James M. Boles, Ed.D.
Scott & Suella Bowman
Janet Cummins
Henry Kaminer
Robert B. Mayer
William E. Schutt
Jerry Shorthouse
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Edward H. Taylor
Francisco M.Vasquez, Ph.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
Friends of People Inc.
V. M. Caldwell
Rhonda I. Frederick
Denise Giangrosso
John Hamm
Joseph E. Knarr
Anna Korus
Nadine Lewandowski
Morton Meyers
William A. Prudden
Robert E. Ruhlman
Anne M. Stone
Neighbor's Circle
Charles M.Abbott
Kathryn D.Alterio
Thomas S.Artim
Susan B. Bayerl
William D. Bergmann
Ann B. Bermingham
Peter Bernstein
LizBeth J. Booth
Jeffrey L. Bridenbaker
Rosemary G. Caldwell
Marcia R. Ergort
Mary M. Evanco-Caryk
Michael Ferdinand
Concetta Ferguson
Jeffrey D. Fox
Anthony Graziano
Robert J. Greenauer
Kevin Horrigan
Kimberly Kadziolka
John P. Lane
Thomas P. LaPenna
David S. Mack-Hardiman
Karen M. Nusinov
Denise Paszkiewicz
Richard M. & Janet Peer
Mary J. Petrakos-Terranova
Sharon L. Plant
Joan Purcell
Patrick F. Reilly
Linda B. Rinaldo
Ed J. Ryan
Christina Sage
C.W. Schultz
Jackie Spangenthol
Christa Stoiber
Margaret R. Stresing
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Community Supporters
Kelly L.Abbott
Trina Adams
Philips E.Aguilar
Denise Akin
Fazih Alasri
Sarah M.Alessi
Janet Allen
Raymond A.Alvarado
Amy D.Anderson
Ellen G.Anstett
Theresa M.Arcara
Dayle S.Austin
Michele J.Austin
Julie Bakke
James P. Balcerzak
Tammy E. Banks
Richard W. Banner
Susan R. Barlow
Denise L. Barone
Marjorie H. Barone
Rebecca Barry
Kathleen M. Bartholomew
Leah H. Bartlo
Nicole M. Barton
Karen Bartoszek
Joseph F. Basil
Barbara S. Beall
Katherine A. Bechtel
Darci R. Beck
Gary Becker
Marley A. Becker
Holly M. Beckett
Carrie Belcher
Dimario D. Bell
Olive E. Bellamy
Lynn S. Beman
Cynthia S. Benkelman
Susan Bennett
Cynthia A. Benton
Jane M. Bergmann
Keith Berta
Paul Besstak
Cindi M. Beyer
Matthew Beyer
Elizabeth A. Bicker
Debra G. Bigham
Dwyonna I. Birdsong
Debra J. Blendowski
Dennis J. Blynt
Colleen Boles
Roseanne M. Bonafede
Patricia J. Bonnes
Karen E. Boody
Shannon J. Booker
Michelle L. Booth
Diane L. Booze
Maria R. Borgese
Jocelyn S. Bos
Dora L. Bowen
Linda Bowers
Gloria Boyd
Barbara A. Bracco
Deborah M. Branch
Lindsey M. Brandt
Callie Brice
Michael D. Brice
Nicole R. Briggs
Consider including People Inc. in your estate plans.
Patricia Brock
Stephanie A. Broeneman
Anikia M. Brown
Deborah Browning
Christine R. Brunck
Bonnie S. Bruning
Coma Bryant
Phyllis Bryant
Catherine M. Buchanan
Erika Buchanan
Debra Bunnell
Mary A. Burghardt
Wende S. Burgio
Robert L. Burkard
Timothy J. Burke
Pamela Burlar
Jerry R. Burns
Megan D. Burt
Sheila Bush
Kelly A. Bushen
Joseph E. Butka
Tracey C. Byrd
Alison Caggiano
Barbara J. Callen
Frank A. Cammarata
Lois V. Cammarata
Peter Cammarata
Mary Cappara
Susan M. Carlisle
James N. Carlo
Delight E. Carlson
Jeremy S. Carlson
Alan S. Carrel
Kerri A. Carrigan
Vivienne Carroll
James H. Cassell
Jenny Castro
James L. Casucci
Bonnie Cave
Jennifer Cefaratti
Maureen Cephas
Rosemarie Cetola
George F. Chadwick
Nancy Challgren
Elizabeth M. Charles
Amy K. Chase
George Cheteny
Joanne M. Chittenden
Kathleen Chmura
Teresa Cichon
Daniel J. Cimato
Cindy E. Clark
George Clark
Aaron Coleman
Karen S. Coleman
James C. Conley
Hugh J. Cooney
Leonora A. Corbetta
Gloria M. Cordaro
Rosalie Covial
Joyce Covington
Patricia Craig
Lois Crane
Lauren Crashell
Janie A. Crawford
Susan M. Crocker
Kevin C. Cronyn
Tracy M. Cummings
Alice E. Cunningham
Robert M. Cunningham
Shelley H. Curl
Colleen B. Cuthbert
Sheena Cuzzola
Nancy S. Czechowski
John E. Danaher
Amy M. Darling
Charlene Darling
Deborah L. Debski
Jeanne Decock
Cherie DeFazio
Michael P. Defelice
Kevin P. Delaney
Shantere Delaney
Edward J. Desmarest
Kathleen T. Deveso
Donette J. Diabo
Richard DiCarlo
Charla R. Dickey
Ann M. Didio-Harbin
Alfred J. Didion
Deborah Dimmig
Robert Dispenza
Shirley F. Dixon
Dianne L. Doherty
Michael E. Doherty
Christine Dolan
Regina M. Dolan
Stacie Dopko
Jeanne M. Downs
Shaun T. Doyle
Camille Drag
Sandra L. Drescher
Tracie Drewniak
Mary M. Drilling
Angela Dubel
Cynthia A. Duk
Donna M. Dybalski
Raymond J. Dzimian
Jill A. Echtenkamp
Melissa Edmond
Beth Egloff
Judith Egri
Richard Eisenberger
Lucille D. Emmi
Karleene M. Epolito
Jennifer A. Ernst
Krista M. Ernst
Jennifer K. Esau
John J. Fahey
Tashawn Faison
Joanne Fall
Carl F. Fanti
Elizabeth Farewell-Prisaznuk
Emma A. Favors-Mayfield
Michael Ferdinand
Christine Fischer
Michael Fischer
Kristi B. Fisher
MaryJane L. Fix
Sharon E. Flak
Mary Lou A. Flamino
Kim Florian
Linda B. Foley
Brenda L. Ford
Wendy Forster
Amy M. Foster
Spring 2006
Special thanks to family members, employees, businesses, community leaders, and all who have made donations to People Inc.
Judi Foster-Sims
Genel Fraizer-Kimeu
Christine Fronckowiak
Cynthia A. Fuller
Brian M. Fullone
Raymond A. Fuoto
Diane L. Gall
Carol A. Gallo
Barbara A. Gannon
Lisa R. Garrett
Shawn Gaske
Joy Gaskin
Peter L. Gaskin
Cathy A. Gawoski
William J. Geary
Mary C. Geller
Marlena Gernett
Christopher L. Gerulat
Michael J. Gettings
Beth A. Geyer
MaryJo Giambelluca
Diane Gibson
Karen Gilbert
Natasha S. Gills
Doris Givens
Lindsay Glasser
Ashley E. Glenn
Karl Godert
Leonard Gonshor
Gary Goodwin
Carolyn Gorczyca
Emily Gorczyca
Milton W. Gordon
Edward P. Gramse
Bonnie E. Gray
Latasha L. Greer
Annette M. Gross
Dean M. Gross
Rosemarie Gruber
Sue A. Guarino
Lisa A. Guglielmi
Margaret Guthrie
Joanne F. Haberer
Wayne R. Hadley
Bernice C. Hague
Razzaq Hakim
John Hale
Katherine M. Halstead
Karen M. Hanlon
Kevin R. Hannibal
Joanna S. Harding
Stella L. Harmon
Tracy S. Harrienger
William J. Harrison
Kelly Harszlak
Jackie A. Haskell
Alexandria D. Hassan
Kelly L. Hawkins
Michael Hayes
Virginia C. Hehir
Christine A. Heim
Frederick J. Henn
Vera Hereth
Michael G. Herrmann
Heidi Hersperger
Donna J. Hessler
Renee M. Higgins
Cara R. Hilbig
Kim T. Hilburger
Richard Hilst
John A. Hines
Jennifer J. Hite
Brie E. Hofschneider
Erin Hogan
J. Roger Hogenkamp
Britt A. Holdaway
Jessica Holka
Dennis Hollfelder
Frank J. Honer
Jennifer L. Hopper
Abbigael A. Horan
Lisa Horschel
Tracie L. Howard
Edward W. Huber
Doris Hughes
Jeanie L. Hursey
Heidi Insinna
Deborah A. Ireland
Sarah R. Irvine
Marilyn C. Irving
Mary Beth Iwanski
Dwayne E. Jackson
Martin Jackson
Seolar Jackson
Neville Jacobs
Jennifer L. James
Robert D. James
Veronica James
Kathleen Janiga
Denise A. Jankowiak
Ralph E. Januale
Elladene M. Jarvis
Shelly A. Jephson
Sharon L. Jimerson
Judy A. Johnson
Velpo Johnson
Carol Johnson-Drzymala
Charles E. Jones
Leon D. Jones
Diamond R. Junior
Jammie L. Kadziolka
Alfred M. Kalinowski
Mary T. Kalinski
Paula A. Kaminski
James Kane
Philip N. Kane
Grace M. Kasprzak
Diane M. Kauffman
Mary B. Kazmierczak
Jackie A. Kehr
Diane M. Kelley
Lester G. Kelly
Lynn A. Kelly
Paul F. Kemp
Merja Kenola
Jillian M. Kenyon
Andrea Keogh
Alan Kerr
Charles W. Kilger
Annie King
Kathleen M. King
Linda M. King
Pamela A. King
George M. Kingsley
Diane Kirchue
Jennifer L. Klein
Denise M. Kleinsmith
Lindsey Kleinsmith
Loretta Kling
Laurel E. Klino
Vanessa M. Kosis
Kenneth E. Koteras
Jennifer L. Kozak
Heather J. Kraemer
Mary B. Krampen
Anne M. Kudla
Kevin B. Kulick
Marianne S. Kupiec
Meghan W. Kutas
Emma F. Kutlina-Mueller
Robert LaMantia
John R. Lane
Jeannette Lansky
Carla J. LaRussa
Jeffrey R. Latona
Karen L. Lazik
Christine M. Lease
Gliset Lebron
Lisa M. Leidenfrost
Appolinaire Lekeuneu
Lynda A. Leman
Priscilla A. Lewis
Trish LiBassi
Gena M. Licata
Trina Lipke
Denise M. Litz
Samuel J. Lobello
Gary E. LoBene
Gwendolyn I. Loomis
Susan J. LoPatriello
David J. LoTempio
F. Paul Lounsbury
Julie S. LoVullo
Melissa A. Lowman
Lauren A. Lowowsky
Barbara D. Lowry
Michael B. Luce
Jennifer R. Ludwig-Ragonese
Joanne M. Lundberg
Pamela R. Luther
Donna Lynch
Heather M. Lynch
Joyce Lynch
Melinda J. Lyon
Gloria C. Mack
Renee Mack
Trisha A. Mackellar
Dawn M. MacMurray
Joseph A. Mahaney
David L. Mahoney
Donna M. Mahoney
Christina A. Mallon
Ismaila Mane
Jack T. Manganello
Kenneth J. Manista
Louise Manista
Elizabeth Manley
Colleen Marcus
Karen Markiewicz
Eric Marlinski
Christopher R. Marriott
Chantel Marshall
Christopher Martin
David R. Martin
Sherrie Martin
Jason M. Martinez
Jessica Martinez
Lorraine D. Martinez
Michelle Martinez
Amy Masocco
Delphine A. Mason
Suzanne M. Massara
Stacy F. Maybee
Jessica J. Mayes
Amy L. Mazurkiewicz
Gayle D. McCarthy
Nancy J. McCormick
Rebecca L. McCubbin
Joseph M. McDougal
Candace A. McDowell
Tyeicha McEachin
Janice M. McGhee
Barbara McGinnis
Stephanie M. McKeel
Robert D. McKenzie
Felicia D. McKnight
James J. McLoughlin
Maureen P. McPartlan
Paul J. Mecca
Jeannie Meinzer
Kenneth J. Mekus
Anna Melcher
Frederick P. Meli
Patricia A. Merritt
Denise Metty
Gail Meyers
Nancy L. Meyers
Kathleen A. Mickney
Suzanne Milks
David W. Miller
Enabell Mirando
Denise A. Mitts
Lynn E. Moerman
Margaretmary Moffat
Samuel L. Mole
Joseph J. Monaco
John Montgomery
Donna L. Moore
Jean M. Morano
Brenda K. Morgan
Tracy L. Morris
Saran S. Mostiller
Nicholas L. Moyer
James W. Mrozek
Pasha N. Mujahid-Baines
James Mullaney
Philip H. Munger
Richard Munschauer
Mary Ann Murphy
Alicia M. Murray
Anne W. Murray
Avie R. Murtha
Susan M. Muscarella
Sherene M. Myree
Marcia M. Nagowski
Alice Nance
Harry Neale
Mark H. Nellis
Erica A. Newsom
Erica L. Newton
John J. Niedzwiecki
Amy M. Norman
Lorraine M. Norman
Lisa M. Nossavage
Anne M. Nowak
Leonard J. Noworyta
Theresa V. O'Brien
Tanja M. O'Brocta
Andrea O'Connor
Robert J. O'Connor
Mary Ann O'Dea
Jamal O'Neill
Jennifer A. O'Shei
Patricia A. Obstarczyk
Odrzywolski Family
Susan A. Olinger
Tina M. Ortolano
Rebecca J. Orton
Patricia A. Osborne
Sara Pacitto
Michael Panzarella
Thomas Panzarella
Amanda Papke
Christopher J. Parisi
Toni Parisi
Anthony B. Pariso
Louise M. Park
Sidney J. Parnes
Andrea Parrish
Nicole A. Passantino
Maureen A. Passmore
Mary Pasternack
Deborah A. Pawlak
Diane Peach
Tonia Pearse
Jessica Peffer
Suzanne R. Pembleton
Christopher Penberthy
Melissa R. Pepero
Carmen Perez
Tanya E. Perri
Robin Perry
Virginia Perry
Carlton G. Peter
Elsa Peters
Susan R. Pfohl
Jane C. Phillips
Kimberly Phillips
Megan D. Phillips
Ruth Phillips
Susan M. Picerno
Elizabeth P. Pierce
Mikhael Pilato
Adrian F. Pilliod
Deborah A. Pirri
Clara Piszkin
Michelle V. Place
Arthur Plant
Douglas A. Platt
Judith A. Poitras
Raquel Polidura
Thomas Polisoto
Tina F. Polito
Aaron M. Pope
Jada A. Porebski
Nicole M. Porebski
Kristen R. Porter
Andrea Post
Billie J. Powell
Walter F. Powell
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People to People
Donor Recognition 2005
Lori E. Prelewicz
Anne E. Price
Dianne M. Puma
Jada A. Pupo
Erin Pusateri
Doris A. Queener
Michael P. Ralbovsky
Robiah Ramadhan
Dawn M. Ramos
Harold C. Rance
Jane L. Randazzo
Denise A. Raner
Sandra Reagan
Amy R. Reilly
Sheldon B. Reingold
Jamie L. Repec
Jeffrey T. Rice
Latoia Richards
Patricia Richardson
Chante' R. Richmond
Nicole E. Richmond
Shari R. Richmond
Robert N. Richter
Robert Rigerman
Shawn Riordan
Paul Robel
Carol E. Robertson
Cecelia Robinson
Pamela D. Robinson
Ronald Rodolph
Yolanda Rodriguez
Eugene Rogalski
Annie M. Rorrison
Dennis J. Rose
Valerie J. Rosenhoch
Amber L. Ross
Andreenetter Rowe
Melissa J. Royer
Michael Rucci
Meilyn Ruiz
Jason D. Runion
Jacqueline A. Russell
Cynthia A. Russo
Rosemary Russo
Nicole M. Ryan
Lorraine H. Rykowski
Cecilia J. Ryll
Paul Rzepkowski
Barbara Salter
Roslyn Santalucia
John J. Santonocito
Rochelle Sautter
Salvatore Savarino
Mary E. Savash
Kelly A. Scanlon
Mary V. Scanlon
Janelle Schamberger
Dominic M. Schiavone
Noel K. Schmitt
Judy Schnobrich
Warren Schreiber
George E. Schweizer
Lisa M. Scritchfield
Sheila J. Sechrist
Ellen J. Segool
Sandra J. Sendor
Tara L. Shannon
Donald P. Shedd
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James M. Shepard
Thomas J. Siczewicz
Mary E. Sikorski
Dan Silvey
Michaeline F. Simeister
Heather Simpson
Renee D. Sims
Karen M. Sirgey
Christopher A. Sisti
Laura M. Skotarczak
Donna S. Slojkowski
Tiffany Smart
Cheryl A. Smith
Darius D. Smith
Elisa A. Smith
Irene E. Smith
Lucille Smith
Tiffany M. Smith
Sandra Snashell
Linda K. Snedden
Paul P. Snyder
Roxanne Sorensen
Dana A. Sosinski
Cleveland M. Southern
Alioune Sow
Valerie Sowinski
Linda G. Spears
Kristi L. Spontaneo
Karen M. Stachowski
Charles R. Stallings
Mary Stallone
Dale A. Stampfer
Tamara N. Staples
Nicole M. Staszak
Karen A. Stearns
Cheryl Stevens
Erica L. Stewart
Gary E. Stewart
Eleanor B. Stiller
Jennifer L. Stilson
Michelle M. Stockwell
Larry Stokely
Michelle Stoll
Cary M. Stosal
Sandra D. Stroud
Maryann Stry
Mildred Sutter
Tammy L. Swartout
Joyce Swartz
Donna E. Sweeney
Jennifer Sweitzer
William S.Tabor
Susan A.Tait
Sabrina L.Taylor
Edward E.Testa
Gary J.Thompson
Heather E.Tierney
Brandie Toledo
Shannon R.Toney
Claudia J.Torres
Robert R.Towlson
Mary D.Tramont
Robert D.Treger
Anthony Trigilio
Frances M.Trusso
Helena Trzesniewska
Karen Turchiarelli
Kimberly A.Turner
Nicole D.Turner
Alejandra C.Tuttle
Kathryn M.Tyrrell
Maria Tyson
Carl Unger
Carol J. Urbino
John Valvo
Sabine M.Van Wyck-Haney
Sandra Vazquez
Ann M.Venticinque-Ertel
Erin M.Vincent
Lisa A.Volpe
Rayna Voychak
Elizabeth A.Walker
Linda M.Walleshauser
Mary Ellen Walsh
Catherine H.Walter
Sarah L.Walter
Lisa Warning
Lois Warren
Robin Watroba
Nicole L.Watson
Christy L.Weber
James P.Wegener
Jonathan F.Weiskerger
Joann M.Whalen
Michelle L.White
Sandra M.White
David D.Wienckowski
Kenneth R.Wilkes
Michele D.Williams
Ruth A.Williams
Stephen D.Williams
Cynthia Willoughby
Kathleen Wilson
Frank P.Wilton
Arlene Winfield
Marion A.Winkler
Brian Wojcik
Zelinda Wolcott
Claire L.Wolfram
Elaine M.Woodell
John Woodell
Lawrence R.Wujcikowski
Corinne M.Yates
Linda S.Yohn
Nicole M.Young
Adam Youngs
Kimberly A.Youngs
Charlene Zaccagnini-Johnson
Lisa Zambito
Beth Ann Zaprowski
Mary Ann Zawier
Traver A. Zayatz
Barry Zeplowitz
Jessica M. Zierk
Catherine M. Zimmerman
Patricia W. Zimmerman
Robert W. Zulawski
Phyllis I. Zuzze
FRIENDS & FAMILY
IN-KIND LIST
Mr. Charles M.Abbott
Mrs. Diane Bantle
Ms. Lynn Beman
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Bowman
Mr. John Boss
Ms. Mary Ann Farr
Ms. Rhonda Frederick
Ms. Marcia Gerace
Mr. & Mrs. John Kadziolka
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kennedy
Ms. Gwen Loomis
Mrs. Dawn Neufeld
Mr. Robert O'Leary
Ms. Nicole Passantino
Ms. Denise Paszkiewicz
Mrs. Elsa Peters
Ms. Gail Schwartz
Ms. Jackie Spangenthol
Mr. & Mrs.William Sprenger
Ms. Millie Sutter
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
HONOR CONTRIBUTORS
Jan E. Bailey
Mr. & Mrs. Donald U. Bailey
Jamie Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Becker
Blanche Bellamy
Ms. Olive E. Bellamy
Stephanie Bincs
Mr. & Mrs.Anthony Marzucco
James Boles
Ms. Rosemary G. Caldwell
Mr. David S. Bowman
Ms. Mary A. Gebhardt
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Neale
Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Stallings
Edward and JuneTaylor's
50thWedding Anniversary,
in Honor of SusanTaylor:
Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Kraus
South Park Optical, Inc.
Mr.& Mrs.Ronald B.Stepnick,Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J.Vogel
KieroWelch
Ms. Maureen Schiller
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Mary R.Abbott
Mr. Charles R.Abbott
Frieda Ballantyne
Mrs. Marie L. Koch
Mr. Larry Stokely
Mr. & Mrs. James M.Timkey
Ruth Berner
Dr. & Mrs. Sidney J. Parnes
Joey (Joseph) Bilkey
Mrs. Camille Irr
New York State UnitedTeachers
Ms. Sharon Rott
Ms. Mary L. Schlitt
Donald H. Cohen
Upper U.S. Club
MarkV. Conley, Jr.
Mrs. MarkV. Conley
Ms. Delores B.Whiting
Dolores Connelly
Ms. Joanne M. Chittenden
Scott Bowman
Ms. Nancy Bowman
Allen E. Dekdebrun
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
25thWedding Anniversary
of Drs.Nora & Richard Elman
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Hesch
Alfonso DeMeo Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. CarmenVacco
Naomi Goldstein
Dr. Henry Kaminer
Derek Hall
Ms. Kim Florian
David Klc
Reverend & Mrs. John Klc
Kyle Knarr
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Knarr
Stella Luc
Ms.Toni Parisi
Pamela Manganello
Mr. & Mrs. JackT. Manganello
James (Jimmy) Meade
Ms. Nancy B. Meade
Mary Parisi
Ms.Toni Parisi
Eli Sokol
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Zeplowitz
Eden Evans Staff
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Bowman
Russell J. Digati
Mr. & Mrs. James J. McLoughlin
Joan C. Floss
Ms.Alice F. Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Bechtel
Paul R. Haefner
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jancevski
Mr. & Mrs. John Radice
Ms. Kellyann Simon
J.Warren Hoy
Mr. & Mrs. EdwardW. Huber
Pauline (Peg) M. Huber
“Carole Beyer's Choir”: Lillian,
Robin, Darlene, Jean, Hugh,
Carol, Pastor Bob, Emma
The Danney Sisters: Ms. Linda D.
Britton,Ms. Martha Daniels,
Ms. Kathryn Kenny
Mr. & Mrs.Anthony DiPiano
East Aurora High School
Sunshine Fund
Ms. Barbara J. Gerken
Ms.Margaret Klipfel
Rev. & Mrs. Robert J. Knepfel
Mrs. Joan F. Lillis
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Matray
Spring 2006
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Phillips
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Advisory Council
Ms. Debra Scott
Ms. Grace D. Shea
Ms. Emma L.Weinreber
West Seneca Historical Society
Winchester School Social Fund
Casey Kaminski
Anonymous
Leigh Anne Kelly
Mr. Donald V. L. Kelly
Ronald Korn
Mr. & Mrs. Jeanne M. Konstanty
Ms. Lorraine H. Rykowski
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Schweizer
Daniel Masiello
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cammarata
Mr. Donald E. Nichter
M. Infante
Jack and Beverly Kiefer
Gerald and Grace McGee
Norma and Chester Stoll
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wilkes
Florence Roth
Ms.Arleen Abrams
Ms. Rozalind Case
Ms. Joyce Frayer
Mr. & Mrs. John Hardwick
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Korotkin
Ms. Martha Miess
Ms. Gail O'Meara
Dr. & Mrs. Harold Star
Ms. Mary Timby
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J.Wagner
Ms. Shirley Welker
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Zionts
Suzanne Schoenwetter
Mr. & Mrs.William J. Geary
Mr. & Mrs.Thomas E. Schoenwetter
Donald Slade
Mr. & Mrs. Claude L. Price
Evelyn Szyminski
Pinehurst Teachers Association
Louis M.Will, Sr.
Ms. Mariann Will
Alfred and Mary Wright
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Balcerzak
Irene Zemla
Ms. Ellen Hennesy
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Klabjor
Mr. & Mrs. James Mullaney
Ms. Louise M. Rommel
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Rotonodo
Mr. Michael Shanker
Mr. & Mrs. John J.Taylor
Mr. Frank Zemla
CORPORATE
Foundation Society
Bryans & Gramuglia LLC
Buffalo Wheelchair
Calamar Construction Mgmt., Inc.
CSI Contract Specialists
David Ogiony Development
Dopkins & Company
Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary Club
Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc.
First Niagara Bank Foundation
The Gustave & Geraldine
Werner Foundation
Halifax Mooseheads Hockey
Club Inc.
Hodgson Russ Attorneys LLP
Hogan & Willig
Ilio DiPaolo Inc.
KeyBank
Lawley Service Insurance
Group of Companies
Parkview Health Services
Ronco Communications
& Electronics, Inc.
Savarino Construction Services
Corp.
Sparks Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Uniland Development Company
Vanner Insurance
Wegman's Food Markets, Inc.
William L. Long & Associates
Friends of People Inc.
Allan G & M Gohr McTaggart
Foundation
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
CARA Medical
Digicon
Grandview Construction, Inc.
Ingram Micro, Inc.
Investor Advisement Services
Merchants Insurance Group
Merrill Lynch
Pride Maintenance Service
Schindler Elevator Corp
The Dental Shop
United Wall & Ceiling Systems, Inc.
United Way of Buffalo &
Erie County
Neighbor's Circle
Abou Dewan & Hanna Co., Inc.
Brite Ideas Sales & Marketing
Cannon, Heyman & Weiss, LLP
Child & Family Services
HSBC Bank USA
M & T Bank
MidCity Office Equipment, Inc.
Pride Maintenance Service
Target
Travers Collins & Company
Univera Healthcare
Community Supporters
Alexander Hamilton PTA
Allied Mechanical
Baer and Associates Construction
Consultants
Barry Steel Fabrication
Carmen M. Pariso, Inc.
Daemen College
Diversified Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
D.V. Brown & Associates, Inc.
Eden Evans IRA
Empire Building Diagnostics, Inc
Evans National Bank
Fancher Sales Co., Inc.
Ferguson Electric Construction Co., Inc.
Freed Maxick & Battaglia
Frey Electric Construction Co., Inc.
GAR Associates, Inc.
Gresens & Gillen LLP
Grover Cleveland Press, Inc.
Gypsum Systems Inc.
Harris Beach & Wilcox LLP
Parent Network of WNY
The Pfizer Foundation
Sterling Glass-Dual Pane, Inc.
Tredo Engineers
United Way of Chester County
Waste Management
Corporate In-Kind
A. C. Moore
Adventure Landing
AIDS Community Services of WNY Inc.
AirTran Airways
A New You Day Spa & Salon
Ashley Furniture
Bally Total Fitness
Bauer's Eden Valley Furniture
Bon-Ton
Brite Ideas Sales and Marketing
Broadway Driving Range &
Miniature Golf
Buca Di Beppo
Buffalo Athletic Club Suburban
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Buffalo Sabres
Business First
Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center
Calamar
Capello Salon & Day Spa
Cellular One
Chef's Restaurant
Christopher David's Studio of Hair
Design
Coffee Pause
Craig Melvin Photography
Curly's Bar & Grill
Curves
Danny's South
D'Arcy McGee's
Definitely Buffalo
Delta Sonic Car Wash
Denny's Restaurants
Dennis Unisex Hair Designers, Inc
Dick's Sporting Goods
Digicon
Dove Restaurant
Eaton Office Supply Company, Inc.
Elite Body & Beauty Salon
Entercom, Buffalo
Erie County Agricultural Society
Fanny's Restaurant
Figurehead Club Hair Salon
Fowler's Chocolate
Freed Maxick
Ganer's Bar & Grill
Glen Park Tavern
Golf Galaxy
Harris Hill Golf Center
Holesale Golf
Holiday Inn Grand Island
Homewood Suites
Ilio DiPaolo Restaurant
Irish Classical Theatre
Johnson Estate Winery
Kaleida Health
Left Bank
Living Prime Time
Marco's Restaurant
McKenzie's Bar and Grill
McMahon's
Merchants Insurance Group
Michele Salon & Day Spa
Midcity Office Furniture
Niagara Falls Country Club
Oasis Bed and Breakfast
Orville's Appliances and Furniture
Parkview Health Services
Premier Wine and Spirits
Pro Golf Discount
Reeds Jewelers
Regal Movie Cinema
Rick Zurak's Golf Warehouse
Rite Aid Pharmacy - East Aurora
Root Five Restaurant
Rosebrook Golf Course & Driving
Range
Roycroft Inn
Rue Franklin
Salon Rouge
Sammy's Floral, Fruit & Gourmet
Creations
South End Floral
Starbucks
Studio 2000
Studio Arena
Tandoorfi's Restaurant
Tantalo Photography
Taste Coffee & Good Stuff
Terry Hills Golf Course
The Nail Place
The Village Spa
Towne Auto
Trillium Floral Shoppe
United Specialty Advertising
Uno's Restaurant
Vogue Salon & Day Spa
Walden Galleria Mall
Walden's Restaurant/ Millinuem
Airport Hotel
Walt Disney World
Waterfront Restaurant
We Care Transportation Group
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Wellness by Design
WNY Hispanic Civic Assoc
WNY Jobs Weekly
World Gym
We apologize for any errors or omissions in
the above lists. Please contact the People Inc.
Foundation to make a correction.To find out
more about how to make a planned gift or to
include People Inc. in your will, call the
People Inc. Foundation at
716.817.7470.
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