team sport 2014 annual report
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team sport 2014 annual report
LIFE IS A TEAM SPORT 2014 ANNUAL REPORT Our Mission CPNJ is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEES EMERITI Edward H. Becker* Brian Kronick Edward I. Burns* Darren Burns, Secretary* Ruth Legow Burton L. Eichler+ David J. Carlson, Vice Chair Clark Machemer Tom Litwin+ Shari Caspert Kelly Marx, Vice Chair* Jerome N. Waldor+ Ronald J. Greenberg, Co-Treasurer Maxine Myers Chris Halkyard Barry H. Ostrowsky* Bette Hanauer Jennifer Pollak Brad Jacobson Beth S. Rose, Vice Chair Helene Jaffe, Chair Justin P. Walder Bruce Kleinman* H. O’Neil Williams Brian T. Kloza,* Co-Treasurer Amy Ziebarth *Past President +Deceased Contact Us If you would like more information about any of our programs, please contact: David Bishop Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey 220 South Orange Avenue Suite 300 Livingston, New Jersey 07039 973.763.9900 ext. 1601 [email protected] cpnj.org horizonschoolsnj.org cerebralpalsyofnorthjersey cpofnorthjersey A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR & CEO Our nation was founded on a philosophy grounded in the seemingly contradictory values of individualism and community. We speak often of the need for individuals to set and achieve personal goals, to “stand on their own two feet.” Yet we also recognize that “no man is an island,” that we are all part of something greater than ourselves and must support one another. The two values are readily apparent in the provision of services to individuals with disabilities. Each person with a disability faces his or her own unique set of challenges and the ability to overcome those challenges rests in part on the individual effort he or she expends on a daily basis. But their success is also dependent on the dedication and expertise of those with whom they work – direct care providers, teachers, therapists, nurses, and so forth. These experts, along with consumers and their families, are an integral part of the “team” needed to achieve long-term results. Our 2014 report introduces you to a few of our successful teams. The roles of the individuals involved are as varied as the programmatic settings in which they work and their stories and successes are extraordinarily unique. For one young boy in our Early Intervention program, learning to say three words has a dramatic impact on his ability to communicate with his family and the world around him. For a young man leaving his former home, developing a bond with a staff member at his new residence provides the comfort and security he needs to finally feel at home. The stories in this report are just a few examples of the relationships that are so important to us all – as CPNJ staff members, we receive as much if not more from those we serve as they do from us. Our greatest strength lies in our ability to help others to become physically, mentally and emotionally stronger, and that is precisely what our teams do every day. We hope you take pride in making such incredible stories possible, for it is your ongoing support that allows CPNJ to continue to impact the lives of those we serve. Thank you for being a part of the CPNJ team. Helene JaffeAngelica Diaz-Martinez, Psy.D. Board Chair Interim President & CEO Team Matthew WITH COACH CHRISTINA When direct care aide Christina Hiers judging his reaction to each until she arrives at work each day at CPNJ’s new found a favorite (she watches for a medical respite home, she follows a motion with his lip that he makes when routine familiar to all of her co-workers. he doesn’t care for something). When he She quickly hangs up her coat and really lights up for a song, she will often purse and walks briskly into one of sit and sing with him. “We really bond the resident’s rooms. “Good morning, over music,” she said. “When Matthew Matthew!” she exclaims and returns the really enjoys a song, you can see it in his excited smile she receives. She asks face; it makes me so happy and I want Matthew how he slept and about his to sing with him. He can find such joy in plans for the day and tells him about her things and his happiness is contagious.” evening. Matthew, though nonverbal, legally blind and bedbound, is clearly Despite all of her efforts on Matthew’s happy to see his friend. behalf, Christina feels she is in his debt. “He helps me a lot and has helped me Both Matthew and Christina arrived at learn to look at life differently,” she said. the respite home in October 2014, not “With all of the challenges he faces, he long after it opened. Matthew arrived continues to grow as a person. I feel so with his former nurse and longtime happy about coming to work every day friend, who cried when it was time to because I get to spend time with him.” leave him in his new home. “I promised With the support of Christina and the her we would take good care of him,” rest of the staff, Matthew has succeeded said Christina. The nurse explained that in a making a difficult transition and Matthew loves rock music, and Christina found a new home and new friends. experimented with several radio stations, Matthew and Christina enjoying their favorite songs Team Jessica WITH COACHES JENNIFER M., CLAUDETTE, NICOLE + JENNIFER B. Jessica exudes joy in everything she does. Whether in class, in therapy or just wheeling through the hallways of Horizon High School, she is always smiling- excited to be engaged in just about any activity and even more excited by the prospect of what activity is still ahead. As physical therapist Nicole Quinn approaches, she gives her a big hug and a bigger smile. It’s time for karate class, and Jessica is already in her gi (uniform). Nicole helps her from her wheelchair and together they face the instructor. As the instructor commands various moves, Nicole works with Jessica Jessica works on her iPad with speech therapist Jennifer Belen Jessica works with PT Nicole Quinn in karate class to imitate the movement- an arm thrust in the air, a leg kicked behind – and Jessica smiles throughout, occasionally tapping a friend on the elbow to nod her appreciation of his performance. “Karate allows us to work on physical therapy in a way Jessica finds fun,” says Nicole. “Seeing her classmates listening carefully and following directions is very motivating.” Later, Jessica heads off down the hallway, clapping excitedly the whole way, to see occupational therapist Claudette Brumant. Claudette quickly has Jessica out of her chair, pushing a weighted shopping cart around the building. When they arrive at the sensory integration room, they stop and begin working on activities of daily living skills – today, the focus is on brushing her teeth. The following day, Jessica is still grinning and on the move, this time to see speech therapist Jennifer Belen. They work together on developing Jessica’s iPad navigation skills, then start work on a board game with communication cards, with Jennifer posing a series of questions with cards and Jessica answering with her card choices. Jessica and OT Claudette Brumant Before and after each therapy visit, Jessica returns to her closest companion, Jessica with one-on-one Jennifer McClean one-on-one assistant Jennifer McClean. “I work with Jessica to carry over and reinforce what she learns in therapy and in class,” says Jennifer. And Jessica’s work has paid off with major progress on all fronts. She has experienced improved balance and ambulation, markedly improved her life skills, and has learned to communicate better, using two-word phrases instead of one. Most dramatic has been her improved ability to focus on her tasks, whether in therapy or the classroom. “It’s not about her achieving individual successes in any one particular area,” said Jennifer. “It’s about all of us coming together as a team to help Jessica become more independent; that’s what we do every day.” Team Eddie and Oscar WITH COACHES GIOVANNI + HERNANDO Eddie has always been extremely shy and withdrawn with just about everyone. While always attentive, his bright blue eyes setting thoughtfully on anyone addressing him, he rarely speaks. A few months ago, while riding to the Wayne Adult Training Center, Eddie noticed the van stopping at a house that was not part of the route he knows so well. He sat up and stared out the window at a new face, watching as a young man and his wheelchair were loaded onto the van. Oscar is in many ways Eddie’s opposite. He is extremely social, quick to smile, and loves to chat. But on this, his very first day at the Wayne Adult Training Center, he was anxious. “I didn’t know if it was really the program for me,” he said. “But then I met Eddie, and I decided I would stay in this program.” The two became instant friends, riding the van together each morning and socializing together all day. And the more time they spent together, the more Eddie began to talk with his new best friend. Staff members Giovanni and Hernando noticed the symbiotic relationship and helped them develop their friendship, with all four of “the guys” hanging out to play video games, listen to music and checking out the latest music videos. Eddie and Oscar both love music – Oscar is a fan of pop artists John Legend and Bruno Mars, while Eddie loves the classics, like Mitch Ryder and Aretha Franklin. “Any time I’m not in, these guys will ask me the next day where I was,” said Giovanni. “They let you know they miss you and you’re part of their lives and it makes you love coming to work.” “We’ve gotten so close to these guys, we’ve gotten to know their families and they come up to hug us whenever they’re visiting,” said Hernando. “It lets you know you’re having a real impact.” Eddie and Oscar also both participate in the poetry program at Wayne and enjoy reading each other’s poems, which they work on as part of speech therapy. Oscar recently captured the relationship with his best friend in a poem that now hangs prominently on the program’s poetry wall: Hernando, Eddie, Oscar and Giovanni hanging out at the Wayne Adult Training Center “A NEW FRIEND” By Oscar He is very shy He doesn’t like to talk in front of people When he’s around me He talks to me He is like my brother And I protect him Because I don’t have a brother He does not have the kind of way to protect And I protect people Team Ethan Dear CPNJ, WITH COACHES ANN + SUZANNE I wanted to reach out and share my thoughts on two women who provided early intervention services to our son, Ethan, throughout 2014. Ethan was diagnosed with moderate autism and severe language delay; he had the cognition of a 9 month old, very little eye contact, and could not speak or gesture at age 2. To help, CPNJ sent us Ann Thompson, a special education teacher, and Suzanne Reilly, a child development associate. From the moment Ann started, we had hope. Ann was the first person to give us that - hope. Hope that Ethan would be able to point, use a utensil, hope that we would hear words, hope that Ethan would clap, hope that Ethan would understand language, hope that Ethan would be receptive to learning and not just sit and “stim” all day. She gave us hope and very soon, as the result of her work, we became hopeful. With Ann’s help we realized the dream of all dreams that I started to think would never be possible -- Ethan began to talk. Ethan first learned to talk through the use of sign language, and later on with words. Ethan talks and it is all because of Ann Thompson. I remember some of the first words she taught him such as “more,” “yes,” and “no.” With just those three words my son was able to communicate with all of us so much better. My son would run to the door and wait for her and when he started to talk one of the first 10 words in his vocabulary was “Ann.” Suzanne and Ethan working together think he can.” She was always optimistic, singing her way through things, and happily getting Ethan to oblige her requests. In the summer of 2014, she started working with Ethan on drinking from a cup. Ethan had just gotten off the bottle at 27 months so I was not very optimistic he could drink from an open cup. I did not think he had the coordination and fine motor skills. Sue felt strongly he did. Seven days later, Ethan drank from an open cup, without spilling a drop. I was crying inside with happiness, but also in shock. It made me realize that Sue was correct in that we had to try. I had to give my son the benefit of the doubt that he could do all the things that a typical child can. Maybe it would take My famous words to Suzanne Reilly were “he can’t do it.” Sue would always say to me, “Well, let’s try, let’s see, I Ann works with Ethan longer, maybe it would happen later than it is supposed to, but it does not matter. All that mattered was that he could learn to do it. My son drinks beautifully from an open cup and every time he does it I think of Sue and the gratitude of thanks I owe her. Both Ann and Suzanne treated our son like he was their own. We loved them because they were helping Ethan, and doing such a good job. And they were also helping us help Ethan. Now, a year later, Ethan can hold eye contact for almost 10 seconds without being prompted. He can point, wave, use a fork and spoon, feed himself, jump, skip, hop, learn, do puzzles, use his imagination at times, play appropriately with toys, and have patience. He knows all of his letters, and can count up to 20. He is able to learn. While Ethan has moved on to multiple disabled preschool in our town, I still send Ann and Suzanne videos of Ethan to show that his progress is ongoing and everything he does is a result of their foundation, their work. The foundation of what we are building with Ethan is all because of them. I guess that is the best gift we can give them - continuing their training and work and showing them the wonderful progress Ethan makes every day, which was all made possible by two very special women - Ann Thompson and Suzanne Reilly. The best gifts you can give a child are love and the ability to learn. Thank you Ann and Suzanne for those gifts to Ethan. With warmest regards from a very grateful family who has so much hope that all is possible. The Berkowitz Family Jeffrey, Dana, and Ethan Berkowitz Dana and Ethan Team Aiden WITH COACHES GINA, TAMI + HETTY Aiden with OT Gina Wagner The Horizon Elementary School therapeutic preschool room seems to beckon irresistibly to anyone passing by. From down the hall you can hear claps and cheers of encouragement punctuated by the contagious laughter of small children. Inside, the room feels like an enchanting fantasy land, filled with bright hand-painted murals, a wooden tree-house and an array of colorful therapy equipment and toys. In the center of the room, staff members are paired with students and they are intently focused on creating “slime” (by combining corn starch and water); all are covered in patches of white and the students are thrilled by the texture of their new creation. Among the happy, slime-covered students is Aiden. He has already had a busy morning. He began his day having breakfast with speech therapist Hetty Kintiroglou, who worked with him on feeding and then asked a series of questions Aiden answered using communication cards. His work with Hettty has allowed him to progress from relying on a nutritional drink to eating a regular school lunch and he can now drink using a straw. “Learning to feed himself is a huge step in helping him become more independent,” said Hetty proudly. Later in the morning, Aiden spent time with occupational therapist Gina Wagner, receiving sensory input on the therapy swing hanging from the ceiling on one side of the room. While at first he appeared a bit sullen, Gina talked, joked and prodded Aiden as they worked and soon his adorable smile emerged. “He’s made huge strides in OT,” said Gina. “Over the course of the last year, his work has made him less sensory seeking and far more focused and able to engage in class.” After the slime project, the group focuses on academics and later they all head to lunch. Not long after lunch, Aiden spends time with physical therapist Tami Pantiliano, who works with him on core stability and dynamic balance skills using a series of inflated balls of various sizes. His face appeared apprehensive at the start of each movement and ended with his trademark smile as he rolled smoothly over each ball in turn. Tami has helped him to improve his body awareness, independent sitting and his standing balance. “With the right encouragement, he works very hard,” said Tami, looking proudly at her student. “He has made amazing progress and he continues to progress with each passing day.” “Like all preschool students, Aiden benefits from what is known as the “pushin” model of therapy in which the therapy Aiden with PT Tami Pantiliano team incorporates their sessions into the class lesson,” said Principal Tina Volpe. “We create an educational-therapeutic environment in which everyone observes, learns from, and supports one another.” The impact of the environment on Aiden is clear. “Our preschool team works magic,” said Tina, “and we could not be prouder.” Aiden with speech therapist Hetty Kintiroglou Team Gregory WITH COACH STEVEN In the back of a local pool hall, two men stood pensively, casting long shadows beneath the stark lights illuminating their table. They conferred intently on the best approach to a shot, then shared a laugh after the shot was missed. Between games, they sometimes paused to sit together and talk. Steven and Gregory were like any two friends hanging out and both were clearly enjoying their time together. When Steven first met Gregory, he struggled to engage him in conversation. “A lot of people tend to talk to Gregory as though he’s a child just because he has some challenges,” said Steven. “But Gregory is a grown man and from the day I met him I treated him as just that. I think he was happy to have someone who would talk with him as an equal and we’ve had a stronger bond every day.” Steven works with Gregory as part of CPNJ’s In-Home Supports program. Under the program, families receive funding that they can use to contract for whatever services they may need- everything from help with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, etc.) to general companionship. Steven has been working with Gregory for the last year. “When Gregory first came to us, his family had been working very hard to involve him in his community,” said Lori Hoffner, CPNJ’s Director of Community Services. “He wanted to connect more with the world around him and really wanted to find a job. They turned to us to provide the help they and Gregory needed. We thought Steven was the perfect match for him- he’s a bundle of energy and has a gift for being able to connect with others.” When Steven learned of Gregory’s interest in finding a job, he helped him fill out job applications all over town. Together, they made follow up calls and, if those were not returned, they drove out to stop by in person to show Gregory’s interest. “I treated his job search the way I would my own,” said Steven. “We were not going to stop or be discouraged- we kept on plugging away until we succeeded. And they did succeed- just a few months later, Gregory had a job collecting shopping carts with a local retail store. Now, Gregory proudly talks to everyone about his job and the new friends he’s met there. For Steven, Gregory’s achievements are a source of great pride. “I’ve never had this sort of job before- it is so rewarding to be able to make a difference in someone’s life. I really love what I do and am grateful for the opportunity to do it.” And, now employed, Gregory has new challenges in mind. “I want a girlfriend,” he says with a shy smile. (left to right) Steven and Gregory hanging out at the pool hall after work 2014 Year in Review The Wheelin’-n’-Walkin’ Challenge was held at Horizon School, Horizon High School and each of the three Adult Training Centers 5.23.14 5.3.14 More than 300 runners turned out for the 4th annual 5k for Horizon High School 3.8.14 Horizon High School had its first tricky tray event, attracting more than 300 guests and raising over $25,000 CPNJ opened a new community residence in Bernards Township for four adults with developmental disabilities 6.11.14 We were fortunate to celebrate a number of major achievements in 2014, including... 11.6.14 CPNJ’s held a grand opening for its new medical respite home for adults with developmental disabilities. 10.24.14 5.23.14 To celebrate the Horizon School walk, Carlo’s Bakery (home of the famous “Cake Boss”) made a cake replica of the school and the event. CPNJ honored real estate attorney Francis J. Giantomasi at its annual Steps to Independence Celebration; pictured are Essex County Exectutive Joseph N. DiVincenzo (left) and CPNJ Board member Kelly Marx (center) presenting Francis Giantomasi with the award. FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 2014 REVENUE ■ Tuition $14.64M ■ Govt. Grants $13.62M ■ Fee for Service $4.35M ■ Fundraising/Interest $.84M 2014 EXPENSES ■ Horizon Schools $13.18M ■ Community Therapy $1.27M ■ Early Intervention $2.35M ■ ATCs/Shared Living $12.27M ■ Admin. $4.11M CPNJ GIVING CLUBS We extend our deepest thanks to the individuals and organizations whose support helped us to deliver our life-affirming services to more than 1,500 infants, children and adults in 2014. Legacy Society There is no greater commitment an individual can make to an organization than to remember it in his or her will. The size of the gift is not important – it can be a percentage of the estate or a set amount. What is important is the opportunity to serve as a model of philanthropy, leaving a legacy that will help support our programs for infants, children and adults with disabilities. We created the CPNJ Legacy Society to honor those who have remembered the agency in their wills. We would like to express our deepest thanks to those who have already joined the Society, as of December 31, 2014: Barbara & Ed Becker Jennifer & Darren Burns Fredya & Edward I. Burns Helene and Sandy Jaffe Ava & Bruce Kleinman Paula & Brian Kloza Kelly Marx Alan Mucatel Maxine Myers Jay & Frankie Oberst Bobbi & Barry Ostrowsky 25,000+ Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Dottie Litwin-Brief Steven & Beverly Rubenstein Charitable Foundation 10,000+ Barnabas Health Edward & Barbara Becker Brach Eichler L.L.C. Burns Family Foundation Fidelco Group Genova Burns Investors Savings Bank Peter R. & Cynthia K. Kellogg FDN. S&C Kushner Famiy Foundation Stuart & Laura Litwin Kelly & Nancy Marx Matrix Development Group Meeker Sharkey Associates Maxine Myers Novartis Barry & Bobbi Ostrowsky Prudential Financial, Inc. Seton Hall University Summit Area Public Foundation Wells Fargo 5,000+ Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation Century 21 Construction Community Education Centers, Inc. Conner Strong & Buckelew Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. for Essex County Executive, Inc. Edwin & Joan Halkyard Lonnie & Bette Hanauer Horizon Foundation for NJ Investors Bank Foundation K J Sessa Inc. Steven & Ruth Katz Brian T. & Paula Kloza The KRE Group Ruth & Gerald Legow Clark & Michelle Machemer Mandelbaum Salsburg Gold Lazris & Discenza Meisel, Tuteur & Lewis, P.C. Newark Beth Israel Medical Center NIT Health Orange Orphan Society Jennifer Pollak Beth S. Rose Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Turner Construction Company Walder, Hayden & Brogan, PA Amy Ziebarth 2,500+ Acres Land Title Agency, Inc. Available Light of New York, Inc. MilesBerger Richard Bosco Memorial Scholarship Disability Rights New Jersey E.G. Technology Corporation Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Gebroe Family Foundation Alan & Susan Hammer Brian & Kathy Kronick Langan Engineering & Enviornmental Services MayraLondono Mack-Cali Realty Corporation L.P. Oliver Luxxe Assets Pidcock Company Regal Bank William Rubenstein Selective Insurance Company Kenneth and Claudia Silverman Family Foundation Clifford & BarbaraSobel Wells Fargo Willis Wiss & Company, LLP 1,000+ Acacia Financial Group, Inc. Affliated Management, Inc. American Stock Transfer and Trust Company Bay Crane Service, Inc. Robert & Lucille Becker Beckerman David Bishop Derek & Anne E. G. Burke Darren & Jennifer Burns Charles Cain Canoe Brook Investors, LLC Capital Group Companies David Carlson and Lara Pennington Ted Clayton Connect One Bank Curchin Group, L.L.C. Stan Danzig Dresdner Robin Environmental Management, Inc. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Dubrow Management Corp. Elias B. Cohen & Associates Stephen & Amy Elman Faber Daefer Itrato & Cabot PC JasonFarrell FLM Graphics Corporation Michael & Marjorie Francis Frank J. Guarini Foundation Garden State Dev Inc Gateway Group One Stevan Goldman Richard Grassey David Green Greenwood Associates Hart Howerton Partners, Ltd. Hollister Construction Services Horizon BC/BS IMAC Insurance Agency, LLC Helene & Sanford Jaffe Jones Lang Lasalle Americas Bruce & Ava Kleinman Liberty Payroll Solutions, LLC LPCiminelli, Inc. Kurt & NancyMachemer Harry & Lorraine Mahoney Barry & Leslie Mandelbaum Mandelbaum Foundation Robert & Wendy Marcus Richard & Mynette Marcus Maser Consulting P.A. Robert & Candy Matarazzo JamesMcCreath McEnerney, Brady & Co., LLC MCJ Amelior Foundation Mike & Ann Marie Micchelli Micro Strategies, Inc. Charles & Kathleen Morales Namaste Foundation Inc. Nero’s Restaurant Newly Destined, Inc. Northeast Lending Services NW Financial Group LLC OritaniBank Charitable Foundation Monica Padovano Casiello Richard & Natalie Peck Peter J. Gianacakes Family Charitable Fund Scott and Gillian Pidcock Rag Place Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Peretti LLP Rockefeller Group Development Corporation Salazar Family Bennet and Judythe Schonfeld MyronShevell Hyunsook & HunwooShin SJP Properties Smolin ,Lupin & Co. Jerome & LoriSolomon Stro Realty Michael Twomey UBS Financial Valley National Bank Waldor & Schulman PeggyWalsh Wells Fargo Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer Wilf Family Foundation H. O’Neil & Barbara Williams Willis of New Jersey, Inc. Wolff & Samson Michael & Miriam Wolfson CaroleAmmann 500+ Acumen Capital Partners LLC Aidan K Foundation JennieAlvarez Martin & RuthBarber Maria Bocanegra Edward & Abby Bond Joseph & Carla Brancato David & Rina Burns MartinBuys Capital Supply Company Comito Associates, PC Community Healthcare Associates, LLC Bennie & Laverne Council Thomas Curnin Demetrius Berkower, LLC Robert & RoriDenholtz Dexter Technologies, Inc. Jorge & Angelica Diaz-Martinez Eisner Amper LLP Executive Color Systems, Inc. Kathleen Feeney Stephen Furnary G. & S. Logistics LLC StevenGoldman Christopher & Nicole Halkyard Hamilton Group, LLC Hanger Clinic Honeywell International Charity Matching Horizon School PTTA PolingHuang Mark Hugeback Inglesino, Pearlman, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC Allan & Debbie Janoff JMF Properties Steve Johnson Kenneth Jaffe Inc. Lois Lautenberg Daniel & PattiLehrhoff Lum Drasco & Positan, LLC Christopher Lynch Fred & MarciaMachemer Madison Jaguar ShawnMarlovits and Christine Kotarba Martin O’Doyle Landscaping Company Inc. DanielMarx McManimon & Scotland, LLC Brian McMorrow Beth McNeill Allen & Peggy Meisels Scott Meyer Andrew & Lisa Morra Newark Academy Charles Noto Jr. Nowell Amoroso Klein Bierman Jay & Francine Oberst P & F Realty Ronald & Arlene Perry Donald Phillibert Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Julia Roginsky Hal Rosenbluth Mary J. Ruiz Stephen & Jean Marie Sanders David & Carrie Schulman Jonathan Shaver Richard & Shelley Simon William E. Simon Foundation Stoler Report- NY Real Estate TV, LLC Julia Strayer Avid Waste Systems Dan and Jesse Torrey Richard Trizano Troncone + partners Veritext CPNJ VOLUNTEERS Volunteers have had a major impact on our agency. In 2014 alone, more than 1,000 individuals have given of their time, talent and energy to enhance the services we provide. They have allowed us, in the face of budget cuts and increasing demand for services, to continue to create special memories each day for the infants, children and adults we serve. INDIVIDUALS Denise Alabi Melanie Albert Jennie Alvarez Erica Amman Calvin Allemand Christelle Atangana Justin Azubuike James Becker Bina Beed Iris Berman Evan Berney Shriya Brahme Josh Brodkin Hailey Broehl Carrie Brown Rose Bucich Raffaelina Buonincontri Derek Burke Amanda Bursese Jairo Bustos Devon Carlson Andrea Cassar Linda Chen Jean Chu & Max Rubens Clervil Dan Cohen Milton Cohen Nate Cohen Lauren Connelly Masako Connelly Sarah Connelly Janae Cromartie Rachel Countermine Yatee Dave Harvey Dawkins Samantha DeJohn Anthony Diorio Peggy Ecke Hannah Egeolu Aidan Elgrably Sandy Fagan Adedaire Fakorede Mike Farrell Sam Feldman Sonya Fenn Kaushanie Fernandopolie Kaitlin Fitzpatrick Atiyyah Flood Colleen Foley Van Foley Shari Forde Eugene Fox Samantha Garcia Abby Gardner Hannah Gelband Emma Gittleman Caryl Glickman Lara Goldstein Meryl Goodman Daniel Greiss Claudia Guiro Megha Gupta Phoebe Grace Beryl Howe Bette Hanauer Bruce Hartley James Hartley Julia Hartley Kara Heinaman Phyliss Hill Michele Hilzenrath Allison Hollender Rebecca Hon Beryl Howe Lynn Huang Dr. Sai Jambunathan Adithi Jayaraman Keerthi Jayaraman Karan Juvekar Justin Kahn Ruchika Kapila Ethan Kaplow Morgan Kern Toni Kern Judy Krafchick Zoey Kramer Alex Lanfrank Gabrielle Laurel Norm Lavalette Coby Lee Caroline Leung Jordana Levine Ashley Linehan Bryan Levy Adin Link AJ Lopez Elizabeth Lopez Pinky Malhotra Autumn Mandaglio Jacqueline Marc Gabby Marcus Jessie Marcus Michael Marcus Samantha Marcus Spencer Marell Nicole Margaretten Natalie Martinez Lauren McArthur Erica McCracken Marinna McDermott Nancy McGarrity Jamie McIlvaine Christina Mendes Jelani Millard Theresa Milare Bismaad Minhas Frank Misischia Christopher Mokwenye Dineen Williams Mokwenye Susan Moore Kathy Morales Zachary Mulhaul Manuela Murillo Gwendolyn Murray Prianka Murthy Virginia Mushinski Joshua Nagler Jeffrey Nelson Elizabeth Nugent Jaime O’Donnell Joan Olszewski Julia Oppenheim Avel Panjikaran Athulya Parameswaran Sarthak Parikh Ben Pitkowsky Ellie Pitkowsky Dan Polles Isabel Portnoi Divya Prasad David Quanvie Derrick Register Erik Reidel Carole Rella Alex Rothschild Paula Salvant Josie Sandor Elizabeth Sarkisian Eleni Sassone Gabriel Schaerf Cole Shealy Daniel Silver Jared Silver Chrystal Sinclair Brittney Smith Zane Solender Liz Sokoloski Jake Solomon Matt Solomon Annie Song Eliza Stone Ben Soudry Barbara Staine Cheryl Sylivant Evita Sylvester Jack Ticknor Martha Trexel Geoffrey Tseng Samantha Vaccaro Angela Cavallo Verchick Paul Vnenchak Pam Volpe Scott Wagenblast Samantha Waldon Phyllis Walsh Josh Wang Loretta Wattez & Piper Cecil Williams Sheyla Williams Ellie Wilson Ela Wojtowicz Tina Witkowsky Erin Wong Evan Zou ORGANIZATIONS Aidan K Foundation Alpha Kappa Alpha, Rho Upsilon Chapter Alpha Phi Omega of Seton Hall University Bergen Bassmasters The Bridge CIT Group The Concrete Roses DareDevils Dewberry Eli Lilly Friends and Family of Gabriella Giannone Girl Scouts of America, Troop 22788 Golda Och Academy Gregory Elementary School Hillside Elementary School Holiday Express Hope Worldwide, NJ chapter Horizon Schools PTTA HOSA, Morris Tech HS chapter Inglesino, Pearlman, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC JerseyCares Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy JSA, Livingston High School chapter Key Club, Randolph High School chapter Liquid Church Livingston Chamber of Commerce Livingston Lancer Robotics Livingston Old Guard Mountain Lakes High School National Council for Jewish Women New Horizons International Music Association Novartis The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life Pingry School Prudential Seton Hall University Department of Volunteer Efforts Stantec Team Harmony Temple Emanu-El Together We Are One The Tu Tones UNICO, Livingston chapter The United Presbyterian Church of Lyndhurst Wakefern Emerging Professionals Walk the Dog Wells Fargo Willis Wiss & Company Women’s Club of Livingston Young Judea Our Programs CPNJ serves more than 1,500 families each year through the following programs: Horizon School and Horizon High School, which serve a total of more than 160 students with multiple disabilities; Three Adult Training Centers that serve more than 200 adults with developmental disabilities; Early Intervention Program that serves more than 500 infants in their home or other natural environment; Fourteen community residences that provide around-the-clock care and support; Community Therapy Services Program that delivers therapy to over 300 students directly in their local public schools; Essex Properties, a specialized 24-unit apartment complex; After school programs at both of the Horizon Schools; Community-based respite programs, including In-Home Supports and after school/after work through our Family Support Services located in Irvington, Orange and Wayne; Weekend respite program. Program Sites ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY RESIDENCE ARCH HOUSE ORANGE ADULT TRAINING CENTER BERNARDS TOWNSHIP RESIDENCE ORANGE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE ESSEX PROPERTIES ORANGE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE II FAMILY SUPPORT AFTER WORK/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM MEDICAL RESPITE HOME FAMILY SUPPORT WEEKEND RESPITE PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY RESIDENCE HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STEVEN & BEVERLY RUBENSTEIN COMMUNITY RESIDENCE HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL WARREN COMMUNITY RESIDENCE IRVINGTON ADULT TRAINING CENTER WAYNE ADULT TRAINING CENTER LINCOLN PARK RESIDENCE I WEST ORANGE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE I LINCOLN PARK RESIDENCE II WEST ORANGE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE II 220 South Orange Avenue, Suite 300 Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 763-9900 265 East Northfield Road Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 422-0300 10 Evergreen Place Bernards Township, NJ 07920 (908) 221-0020 193 Hunterdon Street Newark, NJ 07103 (973) 242-0654 Irvington, Orange and Wayne (973) 763-9900 Irvington, Orange and Wayne (973) 763-9900 51 Old Road Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 740-2353 77 Okner Parkway Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 535-1999 1150 Springfield Avenue Irvington, NJ 07111 (973) 416-4414 39-41 Lincoln Park, Apt. 3A & 3D Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 856-6187 39-41 Lincoln Park, Apt. 6C Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 688-8515 760 Valley Street Maplewood, NJ 07040 (973) 761-1500 26 North Center Street Orange, NJ 07050 (973) 674-6274 231 Roberts Road Orange, NJ 07050 (973) 678-1008 339 Park Avenue Orange, NJ 07050 (862) 438-8175 203-205 East 32nd Street Paterson, NJ 07504 (973) 345-5162 1025 Hillside Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060 (973) 756-5400 652 South Orange Avenue Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 533-9011 115 Stirling Road Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 647-8300 415 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 956-9040 525 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 243-0512 23 Oak Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 731-1700