Community Impact Report, 2016

Our
Past
Our Future
Community Impact
Report, 2016
United Way
of Northern New York, Inc.
OUR MISSION
The United Way of Northern New York solicits and collects funds through business payroll
deductions, corporate gifts and Leadership giving, awards grants to partner agencies and
advocates for north country nonprofits.
OUR VISION
The United Way of Northern New York will be the community’s trusted leader in guiding
the region toward a collaborative effort to address the needs of the working poor.
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Patrick Signor
Chair
Walt Hammond
Vice Chair
Lloyd Hurlbut
Immediate Past Chairman
RBC Wealth Management
Haylor, Freyer & Coon
Credo Community Center
Laurie Gleason
Vice Chair
RoAnn Dermady
Treasurer
Michael Woods
Director at Large
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Watertown Savings Bank
Northern Credit Union
Directors
Ed Bassler
John Exford
Carole McCoy
WWNY-TV/WNYF-TV
Volunteer Transportation Center
Jefferson Community College
Cathy Brodeur
Lisa Familo
Community Action Planning Council
Jefferson Community College Foundation
Vega Nutting
Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Org.
Natalie Burnham
Sabrina Madden
Carthage Area Hospital
Samaritan Medical Center
Keith Perry
Michelle Capone
Tammie Miller
Development Authority of the North Country
Youth Court of Jefferson County
Tina Cummings
Gloria McAdam
Disabled Persons Action Organization
GardenShare
New York Air Brake
Jared Thisse
Bernier, Carr & Associates
Leann West
Wladis Law Firm
UNITED WAY STAFF
Robert Gorman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Aitcheson
Campaign Director
Michele Richter
Accountant
Trudy Slotnick
Administrative Assistant
On the cover
Left photo: OVER THE TOP – Officers in charge of Watertown’s United Fund campaign are inspecting the large sign board on Public Square, which shows that the
1960 campaign went over the top more than subscribing its budget of $183,000. From left to right are: Thomas J. Cooley, executive director of the Watertown
Community Chest, Inc.; Robert L. Cox, campaign chairman, and Joseph A. Romola, president of Watertown Community Chest, Inc., directors of the United Campaign. (Photos courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times). Center photo: Children at New Day Children’s Center, a United Way partner agency. Right photo: CHEST
WORKERS – Discussing plans for the canvass of the residential districts of the city in the $180,360 Community Chest campaign are, seated, Mrs. William H. Larrabee,
left, and Mrs. Wallace W. Manning; standing are Mrs. Stanford H. Waite, Mrs. Marguerite E. Edgar, Mrs. Mary L. Touchette and Mrs. Vincent Sparacino.
DEAR FRIENDS
In September 1921 a group of dedicated community leaders created an organization whose sole mission was to help others in times of need.
Ninety-five years later, the United Way of Northern New York ensures that vision remains a reality.
In 2015, the United Way proudly was involved in the following activities:
We brought the national 211 phone referral/information phone number to Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. Like 911 for
emergency calls, 211 is a referral number for callers seeking help with food, housing, health care, etc. Users can also go to www.211cny.com to view services available in the region.
We awarded grants totaling $445,000 to our nonprofit partners, an increase of 24
percent from the year before.
We held United Way-sponsored food drives in Jefferson and Lewis counties, and we
partnered with Cargill Inc., in Gouverneur to provide a $3,700 grant to Lights on
the River for food pantries in St. Lawrence County.
With the help of the Watertown Daily Times, we raised another $3,000 for food pantries in the three counties.
We announced the creation of the United Way-Boys and Girls Club Endowment, which
will eventually produce funds for the clubs in Ogdensburg and Massena.
We held an estate planning and guardianship seminar for families with children who
are disabled. The session was live-streamed from the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES to
the St. Lawrence BOCES in Canton. More than 115 people attended the event.
From left to right: Trudy Slotnick, Michele Richter, Patricia Aitcheson,
Kylie Peck (GWNC), and Robert Gorman
We secured non-United Way grants totaling $12,000 to help programs for ACR Health
and Prenatal/Perinatal Council of NNY.
We joined the state’s Bar Association in awarding a grant to Youth Court to help establish Youth Court Plus, which will provide peeradministered rehabilitative justice system to students 16-18 who have been charged with minor crimes.
We helped Habitat for Humanity build two houses in Carthage by securing teams of construction volunteers.
We provided staff assistance for the creation of the Starbuck Backpack Program and the Bubble Soccer Tournament that raised money
for Prenatal/Perinatal.
Working with students at BOCES, we created our own campaign posters, featuring Jefferson Rehabilitation Center, The Arc in Lewis
County and St. Lawrence Community Development Program.
We assisted state employees with their State Employees Federated Appeal, which raised $119,000 for area nonprofits.
We brought nationally recognized environmental speaker Bob Deans to Clarkson University to speak on how national politics is affecting
the debate on climate change.
We recognized UPS regionally with the Macsherry Community Spirit Award for its year-round support of the United Way. In Jefferson
County we honored Don Klug for his support of the United Way. In Lewis County we honored the Lewis County government for its
financial support and support of 211. Eric Virkler was honored for his efforts to raise money for the Renee-Beyer-United Way Endowment, which now exceeds $30,000 in donations.
And just for fun, we secured 700 free tickets to the Syracuse University-Boston College football game for our supporters here.
Our community noticed the work we have undertaken in the last year. This past March we received the Small Nonprofit of the Year award
from the Greater Watertown North Country Chamber of Commerce.
This September we will celebrate our 95th anniversary in the north country and we’re planning a number of events. We hope this report will
inspire you to join us in celebrating our successes and continuing to be a partner as we work on community challenges yet to come.
Cheers,
Bob Gorman
CEO, United Way of NNY
United Way of Northern New York 2016 Annual Report
2016 Leadership Givers Through Leadership giving, you ensure the United Way can continue to provide financial support,
training and advocacy for more than 40 nonprofits in Northern New York . Thank you for setting an example for our community
through your dedication and support.
LANDAUER SOCIETY $300+ Named in memory of
Joseph Landauer, who was an executive director of
the United Way. For those beginning to establish
their community life.
COE SOCIETY $2,500+ Named in honor of long-time
community leaders Peggy and Ben Coe. This level is for
community leaders who are able to make such a financial
gift annually.
CASWELL SOCIETY $500+ Named in memory of Pam
Caswell, who was an executive director of the United
Way. For those mid-way in establishing their community
commitment.
GOVERNORS SOCIETY $5000+ Named in memory of
Gov. Silas Wright of St. Lawrence County and Gov.
Roswell P. Flower of Jefferson County. For long-time
community leaders who are able to make such a
financial gift annually.
KARCHER/CONSTABLE SOCIETY $750+ Named after
the late Urban Karcher and John Constable Jr., long-time
contributors to the betterment of Lewis County. For
those whose financial support is growing and who are
now advocating for area nonprofits.
STEBBINS SOCIETY $1000+ Named in memory of George
A. Stebbins, whose tireless efforts helped create what is
now the United Way of Northern New York. For
community leaders who give, advocate and volunteer
for our nonprofits.
ALEX DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY $10,000+ Nationally recognized
United Way Worldwide Program that brings special recognition to
those who have made such a significant impact on their community.
OVER THE TOP—These four Red
Feather workers have already surpassed the United Way quotas in
their wards. From left to right they
are: Mrs. Lewis E. Thenell, district
two of ward eleven; Mrs. Wesley D.
Timerman, district two, ward
nine; Mrs. Wright Jason, district
one, ward nine, and Mrs. Roy L.
DeRocher, district one, ward
twelve. The goal for the drive is
HELP UNITED FUND – Officers, men
and civilian personnel at Camp
Drum did their part in helping the
local United Fund campaign by raising $785. The check for the fund
was presented to Robert L. Cox,
right, campaign chairman, by the
post commander, Lieut. Col. Joseph
P. Landauer, left, and the post chairman of the campaign, Lieut. Col.
John S. Spade, center, on Thursday
afternoon.
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RED FEATHER TOTALS – Community Chest
workers held their second campaign
luncheon at the Hotel Woodruff and reported gifts of $17,253.65. Curtis D.
Buford, campaign chairman, chalks up the
new total, $68,666.85, while Henry H.
Willmott, president, looks on. The
$68,666.85 reported on Friday is 42 percent of the Chest’s $160,000 goal. (Photos
courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times.)
2016 Leadership Givers United Way of Northern New York extends its sincere gratitude to the individuals listed
below for their Leadership Giving. Thank you for setting an example for our community through your dedication and support.
Alex De Tocqueville Society
Anonymous
Richard R. Macsherry
Governors Society
Anonymous
Robert Kimball and Beth Linderman
Coe Society
Anonymous
Thomas and Irene Carman
Christina Kasm
Martha Pott
Peter and Jane Schmitt
T. Urling and Mabel Walker
Stebbins Society
Anonymous
Robert Aliasso
Brian and Ann Ashley
Mark and Roxanne Bellinger
Karin Blackburn
Scott Castor
Tom and Maria Cesta
Brian and Christine Cisco
Brian Cleveland
Benjamin and Margaret Coe
Gregory and Kate Couch
Bienvenido and Josefina Domingo
Macreena Doyle
Richard Duvall
Randy and Beth Fipps
Thomas Flanagan
Howard Ganter
Sarah Gates
Henry and Jan George
Robert and Patricia Gorman
Robert and Linda Hagemann
Jack and Sharon Hammond
Walt and Michelle Hammond
Michael Hawthorne
James Heary
Lee and Debby Hirschey
Penny Ingham
Cindy Intschert
Gayle Jech
Evelyn Powell Jennings
John and Kate Johnson
John and Susan Johnson, Jr.
Peter Jurgeneit
Paul and Eileen Kraeger
Joe LaClair
Matthew R. Lambert
Patrick and Caren Lanigan
Sabrina Madden
Theodore and Mary Mascott
Carole and Donald McCoy
Philip and Martha McDowell
Cyril and Marlene Mouaikel
Donald Musnicki
Aileen O'Donoghue
Mark Parshall
Steven and Cynthia Pierce
James Randall and Carmen Sweet
Marvin and Sylvia Reimer
Karen Richmond
Terrence and Maria Roche
Kevin and Daphne Root
Paul Rowe
Joseph and Kelly Sanzone
Thomas and Grace Sauter
Deanne Scanlon
Kathryn Shengulette
Patrick and Julie Signor
Timothy and Leueen Smithling
Dan St. Hilaire
Wilfreda Stone
Robert Storms
Daniel and Margaret Sweeney
Paul Trimper
John Tucker
Jan Turcotte
Barton and Anna VanSlyke
James Ward
Dorothy Willaman
Michael Woods
James and Carol Wright
Karcher/Constable Society
Anonymous
Donna Alvah
Scott and Leslie Atkinson
Tina Blair
Natalie Burnham
Melvin and Rose Busler
Michelle Capone
Daniel and Mary Cappon
Randy Carlberg
John Chatterton
Wayne Chlumecky
Lee and Shirley Clary
Daniel Drappo
Lyle Eaton
Donald and Donna Hunt
Kevin Jordan
Pamela Knowlton
Denise Lariviere
Mark and Joanne Lavarnway
Samuel Livingstone
Richard Matusiak, Jr.
Carl and Weslie McLaughlin
Robert Milne
Christine Montgomery
John and Betsy Penrose
Jeff and Mary Perrine
Bobby Pound
James and Karen Scordo
Michael Shanahan II
Heidi Stevens
Steven Talbot
Ray and Nancy Terry
Pamela Thacher
Cheryl A. Thisse
Bradford White
Diana Woodhouse
Eric Wright
David and Barbara Zembiec
The United Way of Northern New York seeks to ensure that all of our Leadership Givers who choose to be recognized are listed here.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this printing (as of May 2016).
If we inadvertently missed you or if we need to update our records, please call 315.788.5631 and ask for Michele Richter.
Caswell Society
Anonymous
Kathy Aitcheson
Don and Collene Alexander
Randy Andre'
Alan Arndt
Matt Arnold
James Baldwin
Donald Barney
Patrick Bartlett
Christopher Bastien
Bonnie Belfield
Steve and Amy Bingle
Heather Blair
Stephen Bolton
William Bowman
Stacey Bristow
Chris and Cecilia Brock
Elizabeth Brown
Lynn Brown
Robert Brown
Paul and Martha Brown
Denise Brownell
Judy Brownell
Bruce Bull
Deborah Burdick
Charles Mosley and Grace Burke
Vance Carpenter
Bryant Cassella
Bruce Chapman
Justin Cyr
Tobi Darrah
Jennifer Davis
Kelly Davis
Wendell Davis
Daniel David Day
Judith Degroat
Marsha Deming
Dorene Dobbius
Marylene Duah
Shannon Ebersol
Brian Edwards
Stephen Edwards
Bonnie Eppolito
Brian and Katherine Fenlon
Tom Finch
Teri Foster
Elizabeth Gamble
Royal and Ann Garlock
Kirk Ginn
Marcia Goins
Laurie Golden
Marsha Goodspeed
Allen Goudie
Jayn Graves
Andrew Gray
Stephen and Michelle Grybowski
Vincent Guarrera
Steve and Carla Haas
Frederick Haggerty
Kathy Halaburka
Joseph and Arlene Hall
Pamela Hebert
Grant Helmerci
Gerald Hettick
Kathleen Hunter
Lloyd and Paula Hurlbut
Suong Ives
Andres Jalfen
Jane James
Philip James
Michael Jenkins
Mark Jennings
Darlene Jobson
Andrew Jones
Edward Jones
Donald Kimber
Benjamin Kintish
Krista Kittle
Don and Betsy Klug
Jennifer Knapp
Madonna Knowles
Randall Lalonde and Patricia Homer
Luann Lalone
Randy Lavancha
Mart and Mai Liinve
Joanna Loomis
Mary Lyons
David and Deborah Marconi
Virginia McCreary
Derek Shawn McMullen
Hope Metcalf
Carol Miller
Mike and Tammie Miller
Sean Mills
Nicole Monica
Brenda Monnat
Renato Montandon
Peregrine Morgan
Tony and Kay Morgia
Brian Morrow
Charles Mueller
Susan Naso
Allan Newell
James and Patricia Newell
Loren Nowak
Laura Oakes
Deborha O'Connor
Holly O'Donnell
Edward Olley
Steve Olson
Gilbert and Kathleen Pearsall
Dave and Michelle Pfaff
John and Gina Poggi
Lawrence Powers
Debora Preputnik
Samuel and Kathleen Purington
Timothy and Luanne Reagan
John Reynolds
Jeffrey Rickey
Mark and Roxanne Robinson
Nathaniel Sargent
Stacy Sargent
Travis Scanlon
Jerry and Barbara Schell
Mike and Jacki Schell
Leon Schilling
Peter Schrauth
Peter and Marlita Schreurs
Michael and Stephanie Schuckers
Kayla Schultz
John Scordo
Gregory Slack
Yvonne Slate
Cindy Slate-Rogers
Allen and Martha Smith
Dierdra Sorrell
Edward and Cheryl Steckly
Kristine Stephenson
Linda Stevenson
Charles and Janet Stewart
Sherry Stone
Lisa Storey
Elizabeth Swearingin
Matthew Taylor
Julie Thompson
Bonnie Trudeau
Kenneth Turk
Peter Turner
Nicolette Vallandigham
David O. Van Eenenaam
Lawrence Vaughn
Cathy Voos
David Wachowski
Rosanne Weir
Peter Wheeler
Roger White
Shaun Whitehead
William and Mary Wormuth
Kathleen Wright
Denise Young
Michael and Kae Young
Scot and Sarah Zaffora-Reeder
Keith Zimmerman
Landauer Society
Anonymous
Michael Adair
Sharon Addison
Teresa Allen
Stephen and Jill Allen
Stacy Alvord
Kimberly Augliano
Lisa Azzarone
Patricia Bailey
Peter Bailey
Theresa Beddoe
Donald Beebie
Joseph Belile
Jeffrey Blowers
Anne Boulter
Thomas and Sally Bowie
Benjamin Brannan
John R. Breen
Michael Britt
Brian Bush
Brian Caird
Dennis Camidge
Donald Canfield
Mark Chamberlin
Jeffrey Chiarenzelli
Karen Christie
Barbara Cooper
Edward and Sally Cornish
William Couch
Shawna Cutuli
Ellen J. Darabaner
Eric Delagarza
Mark Deperrior
David Dermady
Tim and RoAnn Dermady
Charles Donoghue
Carlos Duran
John Exford
Barbara A. Fargo
Carl and Margaret Farone
Ann Fillhart
Kathy Forbes
Laurie Gleason
Robert Gould
Michelle Graham
Maja Gray
Timothy Grosse
Thomas Hannan
Thomas and Katherine Hannan
Steven Hartman
Cathryn Haug
Erick Heise
Catherine Holbrook
Karen Hongo
Mitchell Howard
Philip and Karen Howard
Jennifer Huttemann-Kall
Sallyann Jackson
Catherine Jahncke
Francis Jareo
Jill Jones
Ryan and Jessica Jones
Moonjohn Kim
William and Deborah Kimball
Robin Kinne
Vasilios Kleftis
Thomas Knowlton
Elizabeth Kosik
Laurie La Mora
Karen LaPoint
James Lawrence, Jr.
Robert Lees
Erich and Diane Leonard
Jerry Levine
Vicki Lincoln
Marie E. Loson
Marjorie Lyndaker
Alexander Marchenkoff
Paula Marconi
Scott Mathys
Derek Mattern
Thelma Matthews
Mark McCormack
Doris McLallen
Gloria McLear
Chester Mehaffy
John Meyers, III
Catherine Moore
Jennifer Moore
Shelby Morgia
Barbara Morrow
Serena Moulton
Heather O'Brien
James and Kimberly Oliver
Carol Olson
Tina Paczkowski
Gary and Jill Parker
Scott Parker
Patricia Pastella
Thomas Patch
David R. Peggs
Keith Perry
Carrie Pfaff
Barbara Phillips-Farley
Julie A. Pierson
Dustin Post
Tom and Carol Pynchon
Catherine Burns Quencer
Theresa Quintin
Chris Rediehs
Rebecca Reed
James Rhodes
Linda Rohde
Steven Rowell
Debra Rudd
Alexis Ruttan
Jay Schechter
Kathy Scheible
Tom Shatraw
Timothy Sheridan
Scott Slater
Asa Stackel
Tina Stanford
Diana Stanton-Jones
Bonnie Staring
Brandon Stevens
Laurie Sullivan
Janet Swem
Mark and Tamara Taylor
Joseph and Beth Thesier
Stephen Todd
Barry Torres
Janet Torres
Joan Varsics
Mario Victoria
Deborah Vink
Linda Vrooman
Julie Wachowski
Robert and Janet Wakefield
Catherine Ward
Brian Watson
Jeffrey and Maureen Way
Scott Weller
Robert Wells
Andrea West
Mary Whalen
John Wheeler
Dale White
Donna White
Elaine White
Darren Wilson
Linda Wiltse
Debra Wojcicki
Christoper Wright
Thomas Yousey
Our Partner Agencies
The contributions to the United Way’s Campaign immeasurably impacts individuals, families, and our communities. The partners
of the United Way of Northern New York are listed below. We provide grants after reviewing agency programs to make sure there
is no duplication of services and that the programs are sustainable. Most of the programs we support revolve around prevention,
intervention, and crisis care. We fund programs for infants, teens, adults, and senior citizens. We often work with nonprofits
whose clients can – with all of our help – get back on their feet and avoid becoming a part of the welfare system.
* New Day Children’s Center
*Access Care and Resources for Health
*American Red Cross of Northern New York
*Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
North Country Family Health
North Country Prenatal Perinatal
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living
Boys & Girls Club of Massena
* Ogdensburg Boys & Girls Club
* Pivot
*Catholic Charities
*Children’s Home of Jefferson County
Rohde Center
Community Action Planning Council
*Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jefferson County
*Court Appointed Special Advocates
*Credo Community Center
Disabled Persons Action Organization
*Double Play Sports Community Center
*Family Counseling Service of NNY Inc.
GardenShare
*Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways
Jefferson Rehabilitation Center
*Hand-In-Hand Early Childhood Center
*Lewis County Opportunities
*Literacy of Northern New York
Lowville Food Pantry
*Meals on Wheels of Greater Watertown, Inc.
*Mental Health Association in Jefferson Co.
*Mountain View Prevention Services
CAMPAIGN KICKOFF – Mayor
William G. Lachenauer kicked a
football symbolic of the
$156,000 Watertown Community Chest 1959 campaign Tuesday
afternoon at 3:40 on the west
end of Public Square. Harold W.
Blackeby, campaign director is
shown holding the ball as the
mayor kicks off. The Watertown
High School band escorted by an
honor guard of scouts, marched
to the square and gave a ten
minute performance before the
kickoff. The campaign will be
concluded Nov. 7. (Photo courtesy of the Watertown Daily
Times.)
* Requested and Received Grants in 2015
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* Salvation Army - Empire State
* Salvation Army – Massena
* Salvation Army – Ogdensburg
* Salvation Army - Watertown
* St. Lawrence Co. Community Develop Program
* St. Lawrence County Council of Senior Citizens
* St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House
The Arc, Oneida Lewis Chapter, NYSARC
* Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity
Transitional Living Services of NNY
* Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson Co.
* Volunteer Transportation Center
* Watertown Urban Mission
* Watertown Family YMCA
* Wilna-Champion Transportation Association
* Youth Court of Jefferson County
Financial Statements
United Way of Northern New York, Inc.
Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2015
ASSETS
December 31, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash
$209,169
4,565
Investments
1,013,146
Pledges Receivable, Net
522,810
Accrued Interest Receivable
1,065
Prepaid Expenses
6,280
Property & Equipment, Net
Total Assets
Revenue
Employee Payroll Deduction 60%
Corporate Gifts 24%
Individual Gifts 13%
Other Non-Campaign Receipts 3%
3%
13,474
$1,770,509
13%
24%
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
$2,635
Community Building Grants Payable
161,553
Due to Designated Agencies
175,311
Accrued Payroll and Related Expenses
Total Liabilities
5,334
344,833
60%
Expenses
Programs & Grants to Non-Profits 58%
Fundraising and Marketing 22%
Administrative 20%
NET ASSETS
Unrestricted
Designated for Investment
1,003,221
Designated for Fixed Assets
13,474
Designated for Administrative Reserve
(5,090)
Available for Operations
Total Unrestricted
(174,612)
836.993
Temporarily Restricted
503,126
Permanently Restricted
85,557
Total Net Assets
22%
1,425,676
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58%
20%
2016 State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA)
State Agencies Participating in the 2015 SEFA Campaign raised $119,816
Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
Department of Environmental Conservation
Department of Environmental Conservation
Department of Health - St. Lawrence County
Department Of Transportation
Department of Transportation - St. Lawrence County
Deptartment of Health - Jefferson County
Deptartment of Labor
Gouverneur Correctional Facility
Historic Preservation & Parks
Jefferson County Court System
New York Power Authority
NYS Senator Ritchie's Office
Office of General Services
Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
Riverview Correctional Facility
SEFA Jefferson/Lewis County
SEFA St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence Alcohol Treatment Center
St. Lawrence County Courts
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
State Police - Jefferson County
State Police - St. Lawrence County
Sunmount Developmental Facility
SUNY Canton
SUNY — ESF
SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Ranger School
Tug Hill Commission
Veterans Affairs
Watertown Correctional Facility
United Way of Northern New York does not assess our nonprofit partner agencies any fees for their participation in our federation.
A United Way Success Story
I grew up in Panama where I met a U.S. soldier. We were married and I came to the United States and Watertown in 1999 when I was
20. My husband was bilingual … that was good, because I could speak or read only a little English.
We moved to San Antonio, but when my marriage ended I decided to come back to
Watertown because this is a good place to raise children.
My English was still not very good and I needed a job. I started going for tutoring at
Literacy of Northern New York and finished three years ago. For the last year I have
been working at Lewis County General Hospital as a nursing assistant.
I enjoy my job, but I am most proud that last year I passed my citizenship test. It felt
so good and I was so happy because I have always wanted to be a United States
citizen. That is what Literacy of Northern New York did for me.
My children are in seventh and first grade and they know I have goals now. I want to
go to Jefferson Community College and get a degree in human services, and then
become a social worker. We plan to stay in this area. My son says he knows he wants
to be a solider one day.
Yira Rodrigues
By supporting the United Way of NNY, you help our 40 partner agencies in the region make a difference in the lives of people just like
Yira Rodrigues.
Once again, together, we accomplish more than any one person or agency can do alone. That’s what it means to #LIVEUNITED.
We all live better when we give together.
STUDY CHEST PROGRESS – Mayor John H. Newman, left, and John D. Barnard, chairman of the current Community Chest drive,
look over chart that shows the progress being made in the campaign. The chart is in the Y.M.C.A. board room.
INSTRUCTS CHEST WORKERS – Mrs. E. Balfour Revelle, standing, co-chairman for the districts division of the 1947-48 Community Chest drive
for funds, gives instructions to her workers at the first report luncheon held at the YWCA. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Mary A. Thouchette, Mrs.
George I. Rebyor, Mrs. Glenn U. Guzewich and Mrs. George W. Green.
Photos courtesy of the Watertown Daily Times
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