Annual Report

Because of the dedication of our volunteers, families and friends, CCARC has seen
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incredible growth during our many years of improving the lives and services for people
with developmental disabilities. We are fortunate that this grass-roots organization has
grown deep into the soil of the Greater New Britain community, and that we continue
to harvest success in making dreams happen.
Thank you.
Annual Report
CCARC, Inc.
950 Slater Road, New Britain, CT 06053-1658
p: {860} 229-6665 | f: {860} 826-6883
e:[email protected] | www.ccarc.com
“We Make Dreams Happen.”
Miscellaneous Donations
CCARC…
Is an association of people founded in 1952 as a not for profit organization. We provide
an array of services within the community which offer opportunities for independence and
personal growth for people with developmental disabilities and other needs.
We Believe…
That all people have the right to choose their place in the world.
Our Mission…
Is to make dreams happen.
Table
Of
Contents
Message from the President & CEO......................................... 1
CCARC Board of Directors 2014 - 2015................................... 2
Corporators 2014 - 2015........................................................ 3
Agency Highlights................................................................... 4
Financial Statement................................................................ 7
CCARC Foundation, Inc........................................................... 8
Contributions.......................................................................... 9
Golf Open Volunteer Mike Trella driving Sponsor and Volunteer Lillian Agostini of New Britain Transportation.
GENERAL DONATIONS
RESTRICTED DONATIONS
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Laura Carlin
Grace Baptist Church
June May
Kirsten Merkle
James Murphy
Hugh & Lois Penney
Sticker & Jean Plocharczyk
Paul Sangeloty
Arden Saraceno
Deborah Stauch
Michael Wiernasz
Lillian Agostini
Richard & Judy Boyle
Community Chest of
New Britain & Berlin
Knights of Columbus
Daly Council #12
Knights of Columbus
Daly Council #3675
Frances Lorenc
Rotary Club of Farmington
Rotary Club of New Britain-Berlin
United Way of Central &
Northeastern CT
Ace Advance Paper Co.
Admill Machine
Agnes Arhin
Berlin Fair
Susan Boyle
Angela Campagna
Club 48
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dinunzio
Diana Gath
ING U.S. Investment Management
Italian Heritage Society
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Symphony Orchestra
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel
StanChem, Inc.
Stew Leonard’s
TD Bank
TIAA-CREF
Christopher Timmis
Rick & Diane Walker
Anna & Isabelle Zujko
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Toast To Fashion - March 28, 2014
Chairperson: Mary Jean Agostini
Chairperson Mary Jean Agostini
Event Sponsor $5,000
Friends of CCARC
Associated Insurance Services, Inc.
Maureen Carlson
Robert Duval
Patty Ferrantino
Stephen Hard
Anatol & Nelda Laska
Frances Lorenc
Hugh & Lois Penney
Jean Plocharcyzk
James & Margaret Riordan
Richard & Terry Roach
James & Mary Lou Sanders
Graciela Sinisterra
Runway Sponsors $1,500
CohnReznick
Halloran & Sage
New Britain Herald
New Britain Transportation
Gold Sponsor $1,000
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Silver Sponsors $750
Donna Rutola
TD Bank
Webster Bank
Bronze Sponsors $300
Law Offices of John A. Barbieri
Berlin Lions Club
John & Pamela D’Amico
John & Mary Gilbert
Greg & Barbara Howey
Jason & Terese Howey
Richard & Nancy Judd
Anne Ruwet
Schuster Driscoll
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service
John & Phyllis Visnauskas
Steve Westall - State Farm Insurance
Patron Sponsors
Roderick Brown
CWPM, Inc.
Michael & Laura Foran
Gabriele Godlewski
Januszewski, McQuillan & DeNigris, LLP
Marzi Florist, Inc.
Joan Mercier
Miller Moriarty & Associates
Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc.
MarionPlagemann
Town & Country Transportation Co.
Mark Vogel & Paul Pellegrini
Kyle & Joanne Watson
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Presenting Sponsors
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Men’s Wearhouse
Silkworm Boutique
Dream Bag Sponsor
Hampton Inn Suites-Farmington
Special Effects Sponsor
Digital Image Group, Inc.
Live Auction Sponsors
CCARC, Inc.
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Ken & Donna Griffen
Hospital for Special Care
Robert Levin
Harry & Janice Mazadoorian
New Britain Herald
Polonia Taste
Tom & Robin Sharp
The Vacchelli Family
Silent Auction
Anonymous
Mary Jean Agostini
Andrea Agostinucci
Rose Agostinucci
Automotive Connection
John & Barbara Barbieri
Big Y
Blonde and Beyond the Hair Salon
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Charitable Foundation
Boston Red Sox
Representative Elizabeth Boukus
Brierley, Johnson the Florist
Rick & Helen Bunnell
Angela Campagna
Mary Card-Mina
Maureen Cardone
Maureen Carlson
CCARC Housekeeping for Hire
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Jane Coyle
Monique Cyr
Arline Dunlop
Elle Nail & Spa
Green Dog Market
Green Man Tattoo Studio
Noreen Hills
The Inn at English Meadows
Janis Jerman
Richard & Nancy Judd
Lynn Welding Co., Inc.
Barbara Marzi
Pat Marzi
Marzi Florist, Inc.
Monro Muffler/Brake, Inc.
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Symphony Orchestra
New Britain Youth Museum
Faith Ondrick
Jean Plocharcyzk
Powerhouse Gym
Carol Reilly
Anne Ruwet
Marion Sangeloty
Schaller Auto World
Smokin’ with Chris
Patty Strazzulla
Stylish Impressions, LLC
Ann Targonski-Brown
TheaterWorks
J. Timothy’s Taverne
Town & Country Pizza Restaurant
Underground Deli
Matthew J. Wagner Fine Photography
Janet Westall
Donation Sponsors
Antonia’s Hair Boutique
Bank of America
The Dancing Duo – Prudence Sloane
& Joel Silvestro
Filomena DiMatteo
Paul Salina Photography
Filomena Sirica
Teresa’s Catering
YCP Studio
Dear Friends,
Once again, this annual report will bring you up-to-date with the myriad of activities at
CCARC. Our progress throughout the year has been exceptional notwithstanding the serious
financial challenges we have faced. Our focus remains strong – the growth and welfare of
our incredible clients and their families. In this regard, I give great credit to our tireless CEO,
Anne Ruwet who has the difficult task of coping with cuts in funding for our mission. In short,
our successful programs, that we have built over the years, continue for those we are privileged
to serve.
To all of you, we offer grateful thanks for your support of CCARC’s mission and vision.
Important are the fundraising events which bring us all together, especially the 43rd annual
golf tournament and the 9th annual fashion show, both of which have grown into major
community events. And, we are pleased to report that our annual appeal surpassed its goal
last year.
All of us joining together have brought CCARC and its good works into the public eye. May our
work continue to be of benefit to those who need us most. Our lives are enriched by all of the
special individuals who count on us.
Sincerely,
Richard L. Judd, Ph.D., President
CCARC, Inc.
“Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.
If there is one thing in life that you can never lose beside yourself, it is the hope for a better day, because there always will be one.”
~ Simon Junior Brown
Dear Friends,
As you review the updates in this report, you will acknowledge that we are maintaining our
service delivery to the people we support with our mission and vision as the primary focus!
It is important to note that this is happening without any additional increases in our state
contract for almost a decade. The cost of care in providing the services continues to
increase and the reimbursement unfortunately does not. It is unusual to start my message
to our CCARC friends on such a note, but it has become evident that things need to
change and we need your help in advocating to our legislators or by supporting our
fundraising efforts. More than ever, you can help make the difference.
I am confident that with CCARC’s long history of providing critical services to people with
disabilities in the community we will adjust and adapt to the times because people rely
on us to do so. My many thanks to our staff who value and respect the people we serve
and who aspire every day to the mission to “make dreams happen.” It is equally important
to thank the volunteers who tirelessly dedicate their time and resources to serve on the
Board of Directors, as Corporators and to the members of our Fashion, Golf and Annual
Appeal Committees. This commitment keeps me motivated to keep the faith!
Sincerely,
Anne L. Ruwet, Chief Executive Officer
CCARC, Inc.
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CCARC Board Of Directors 2014 - 2015
OFFICERS - June 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
President, Richard Judd*
1st Vice President, Ernestine Weaver*
2nd Vice President, Harry Sitilides*
Secretary, Cathy Vacchelli
Treasurer, Gregory Stafstrom
Immediate Past President, Michael Carrier*
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2017
Jack Isaac
Carl Lovitt
Jeff Plocharczyk
Lynn Ricci
Gary Robinson*
Patricia Strazzulla
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2016
Mary Jean Agostini
Angela Campagna*
Janice Mazadoorian
Claudia McGhee*
Marion Sangeloty
Timothy Stewart
Golf Open - September 11, 2013 (continued)
Raffle / Donation Sponsors (continued)
Hospital for Special Care
Hospital of Central Connecticut
Indian Hill Country Club
Infinity Group
J&J Financial
Januszewski, McQuillan &
DeNigris, LLP
Janet Jud
Richard & Nancy Judd
Brendan Kennedy
Kern & Kern
LA Vision
Lake Compounce
Anatol & Nelida Laska
Anthony & Mary Lazzaro
Liberty Mutual
Frances Lorenc
Roy Lusk
Lyman Orchards Golf Course
Maple Hill Landscaping, LLC
Kirsten Merkle
Miller, Moriarty & Company, LLC
Mohegan Sun
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Youth Museum
New England Carousel Museum
New Look Hair Salon
Faith Ondrick
Mary Ellen O’Neill
Hilda Pacinda
Panera Bread
Steve Perry
Marion Plagemann
Jean Plocharczyk
Portofinos Italian Restaurant
Ruth Postl
Powerhouse Gym
Lois Radavich
Jon Reducha
James & Margaret Riordan
Roger’s Marketplace
Rogers Orchards
ROGO Distributors
Rose & Kiernan
Roybal & Sons Fire Equipment
Anne Ruwet
Marion Sangeloty
Shuttle Meadow Country Club
Sir Speedy Printing
Ski Sundown
Barbara Slysz
Small Miracles
Stanley Golf Course
David & Patty Strazzulla
Superior Refinishing
Gary Sweetman
Chet & Dolores Symolon
Jennifer Szafranski
TD Bank
Timberlin Golf Course
Tomasso Companies
Warner Theatre
Janet Westall
Patty Strazzulla lines up to putt.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2015
Marlene Michaud
Jean Plocharczyk
Alicia Rostkowski
Steve Westall
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Hilda Pacinda
John Visnauskas
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Anne Ruwet
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* Indicates that a second term is being served.
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Golf Open - September 11, 2013
Corporators 2014 - 2015
Chairpersons: John Barbieri and Tim Stewart
Robert Afum
Lillian Agostini
Mary Jean Agostini
Elaine Aiudi
Elmo Aiudi
Carmen Aloisi
Diane Alverio
Gerry Amodio
Charlesetta Amos
Stephen Anderson
Ted Anderson
Robert Annon, Jr.
Lucinda Antonacci
Joe Aresimowicz
Paul Argazzi
Andrew Aros
Cheryl Austin
John Barbieri
Steven Beaupre
Mark Bernacki
Whit Betts
David Bond
Kimberly Bookstaver
Charles Boos
Elizabeth Boukus
Judith Boyle
Richard Boyle
Douglas Bray
Roderick Brown
Gerri Brown-Springer
Stacey Cafero
Angela Campagna
Carlo Carlozzi, Jr.
Albert Carrier
Julia Carrier
Michael Carrier
Rita Carrier
Dennis Ciccarillo
Patricia Cintorino
Salvatore Cintorino
Walter Clebowicz
Albert Cliff
Elizabeth Cooper
Kelt Cooper
Jane Coyle
Sharon Crandall
Dawn Cyr
Angelo D’Alfonso
John D’Amico
David Davison
Donald DeFronzo
Nick DeNigris
Peter Denuzze
Co-Chairpersons: John Barbieri and Tim Stewart
Tournament Sponsor $10,000
Lunch Sponsor $2,000
Hole In One Sponsor
TD Bank
Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Gallagher Buick GMC
Dinner Sponsor $5,000
Eagle Sponsors $1,500
Raffle / Donation Sponsors
Farmington Bank
Hospital of Central Connecticut
19th Hole Sponsor $5,000
Birdie Sponsors $1,000
McCue Mortgage
Schuster Driscoll
Anthony’s Service Station
Benchmark Wealth Management, LLC
Pension Consultants
Sheary Appraisal
Town & Country Transportation
Scorecard Sponsor $3,500
Patron Sponsors $250
Webster Bank
A-1 Automotive & Transmission Center
AFLAC of Southington
B&F Machine Company, Inc.
Bouvier Insurance
C&C Janitorial Supplies, Inc.
Enterprise Fleet Management
Halloran & Sage, LLP
Archie Harris
J&J Financial
Larry McDonnell
Lorraine Rakowski
Realty 3, Carroll & Agostini
Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home
Dr. Thomas Spignesi
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel
Suburban Stationers
Superior Refinishing
L. Wagner & Associates, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Zagorsky, Zagorsky & Galske, PC
Ace-Advance Paper Co.
Gerry Amodio
Apricots Restaurant & Pub
Artifact Tattoo
B&F Machine Company, Inc.
Barbara Barbieri
Claudia Barbieri
John A. Barbieri, Attorney at Law
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Charitable Foundation
Representative Elizabeth Boukus
City of New Britain
CL&P
Crowne Plaza
DeFrancesco Farm
Denuzze Co. Real Estate
East Side Restaurant
Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home
Farmington Barbershop
Patty Ferrantino
Five Stars Liquors
R. Follo & Sons Plumbing, LLC
Gabriele Godlewski
Ken & Donna Griffen
Hampton Inn Suites-Farmington
Harriet Beecher Stowe Centers
Hartford Distributors
Hawke’s Landing Country Club
Mary Healy
Hill-Stead Museum
Noreen Hills
Hooker Brewery
Cart Sponsor $3,500
Gold Sponsors $3,000
Constitution Advisory Group, LLC
The New Britain
Transportation Company
Rose & Kiernan
Stanley Black & Decker
Ace Sponsors $2,500
AT&T
Gaffney Bennett & Associates
Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Trust Fund
of the Community Foundation of
Greater NB
New Britain Herald
Porter’s Funeral Service, Inc.
Tollman Spring Co.
Tomasso Group
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2013 Golf Volunteers
Diana and Margaret.
Michael Dooman
William Dowling
William Dworski
Juliana Erickson
Michael Ericksen
Laura Foran
Michael Foran
Duncan Forsyth
Paulette Fox
Gary Friedle
Larry Gallmeier
Susan Gates
Terry Gerratana
John Gilbert
Gabriele Godlewski
Michael Gorzoch
James Gosselin
Judy Greco
S. Ken Griffen
Ernie Groth
Patricia Hames
Nancy Hansen
Peter Hansen
Joseph Harper
Victoria Harris
Frank Harvey
Charlene Hicks
Pamela Higgins
Sean Higgins
Noreen Hills
Barbara Howey
Greg Howey
Jason Howey
Joanne Humen
Jack Isaac
Ronald Jakubowski
Janis Jerman
Nancy Johnson
Kenny Jones
Nancy Judd
Richard Judd
Joan Kelly-Coyle
Kristin Koos
Anatol Laska
Nelida Laska
Anthony Lazzaro
Mary Lazzaro
Rick Lopes
Frances Lorenc
Carl Lovitt
David Macdonald
Nancy Macdonald
James Mahoney
Angela Manafort
David Manafort
Michael Marinelli
Victoria Marinelli
Janet Marino
Frank Marrocco
Christie Matteo
June May
Janice Mazadoorian
Richard McCarty
William McCue
Claudia McGhee
Eric McKernan
Twila McKinney
James McNair
Joan Mercier
Kirsten Merkle
Marlene Michaud
Barbara Miller
Jack Miller
John Miller
William Millerick
Thomas Mills, Jr.
Richard Moore
Ray Morant
Justine Moriarty
Duncan Murdoch
Sophia Niebler
Wanda Olszewski
Faith Ondrick
Nancy Orsi
Hilda Pacinda
Paul Palanzo
Anthony Pappalardo
Mary Paulette Pappalardo
John Patrick
Hugh Penney
Lois Penney
Roger Perno
Claire Pietras
Marion Plagemann
Jean Plocharczyk
Jeffrey Plocharczyk
Georgianne Pollowitz
Christopher Porter
Lois Radavich
Lorraine Rakowski
Jon D.A. Reducha
Pamela Reynolds
Lynn Ricci
James Riordan
Margaret Riordan
Mark Riordan
Richard Roach
Terry Roach
Gary Robinson
Alicia Rostkowski
Donna Lasher Rutola
Anne Ruwet
Adam Salina
Paul Salina
Marion Sangeloty
Arden Saraceno
Trish Schaller
Joseph Scheyd
Michael Schroeder
Rollin Schuster
Debra Seeger
Robin Sharp
David Shulman
Maria Simao
Harry Sitilides
Elizabeth Speight
George Springer, Jr.
Greg Stafstrom
Jennifer Starble
Jonathan Starble
Patricia Strazzulla
Erin Stewart
Timothy Stewart
Vincent Stryeski
Margaret Symolon
Teresa Szafranski
Laurence Tanner
Ann Targonski-Brown
Jason Taylor
Arlene Thrope
David Thrope
Michael Trella
Cathy Vacchelli
Steve VanVoorhis
John Visnauskas
Phyllis Visnauskas
Kyle Watson
Ernestine Weaver
Linda Weber
William Weber
Steven Westall
Earl Wicklund
Michael Wiernasz
Marti Witt
Annita Wright-Mills
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Agency Highlights
Annual Appeal 2013 - 2014
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - Anna Cardona, Vice President
Co-Chairs: Lillian Agostini and Nancy Judd
A total of 185 individuals were supported in the Individual and Family Support Services during this past fiscal year.
This is inclusive of our contract with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), various school districts, Private
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), and the PEERS (Personal Enrichment and Education through Respite Services) program.
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Day Services had several DDS Quality Assurance reviews and was rated high compared to the state-wide
averages in the areas of documentation, planning, choice, health and safety.
•We worked with the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program sponsored by Capital Workforce
Partners. The program offered summer employment for students and the opportunity to develop job ready skills.
This summer we were assigned three students to work in the Day Services program.
•The Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Commission on Youth & Family Services held their 23rd Annual National Disability Employment Awareness and Annual Youth & Family Service Awards Ceremony.
Each year CCARC nominates one of our Employers and one of our Employees for awards. This year, one of our
employers, Smokin’ with Chris Restaurant in Southington won the Employer of
the Year Award and Maryanne Fijalek, a CCARC worker, won the Employee of the
Year Award. Congratulations to Chris Conlon, owner of Smokin’ with Chris
and Ms. Fijalek for this distinguished honor.
•The New Britain/Berlin Rotary donated $2,000 towards the enhancement of
the Stimulation Room. An Interactive Board was purchased. The Farmington
Rotary donated $2,000 towards the purchase of a “Tower Garden.” Bob’s
Discount Furniture donated $1,000 for furniture. Recliners were purchased.
•Over 100 individuals participated in the PEERS Program. These community
based small group activities are offered Monday through Saturday in the
afternoons or evenings to provide social time for its participants as well as
much needed respite for their families. We’d like to thank the Italian Heritage
Foundation for sponsoring and volunteering at the popular dance that was
held on October 16, 2013 - over 135 individuals attended.
PEERS: Steven & Bea mastering the limbo.
•Many of the individuals throughout our Day Services have required enhanced
staffing supports due to behavior related issues. We continue to work collaboratively with DDS to provide the best possible support for these individuals.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Abigail McNeal, Vice President
Residential Services currently supports 76 individuals throughout all of the residential settings. We have 60 individuals in
our 11 Community Living Arrangements (CLA or group home) locations. We continue to provide services to 4 individuals in our Continuous Residential Supports (CRS) in addition to the 5 residents in our supported living apartments and
3 clients living at home with families receiving in-home supports.
•As we have recognized the increase in the clinical
needs of the individuals we support, our behavioral
and nursing teams have been working in tandem
with the residential teams to ensure that the changing
needs of our residents are being met.
• We continue to submit requests to the Department
of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) for
additional funding for residents who are in need
of additional supports above contracted hours.
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•We have had several challenges in filling vacancies
in our residences throughout this past year that forced
our internal teams to think creatively. We relocated
the 5 individuals from our Jones Drive home and 2
individuals from our Corbin Ave CRS into other residential vacancies. Jones Drive has since been re-developed
to provide supports to 4 individuals, one of whom is
a transfer from our Black Rock Home. In addition the
census at our Black Rock Home was reduced to reflect
a maximum capacity of 5 residents.
•A client had an opportunity to have one-on-one time with Governor Malloy. This was a very proud
moment for this individual and it made one of her dreams happen.
Benefactor ($2,500 & above)
Honor Roll (Up to $99)
David & Randi Manafort
Ace-Advance Paper Company
Joyce Adolewski-Haas
Gerry & Lisa Amodio
Andrew & Mary Aros
Annette Banulski
James & Sandra Bondi
Mary Card
Dennis Ciccarillo
Annie Clifford
Jane Coyle
Betty Cyr
Donald & Diane DeFronzo
Frank Demanski
Gaetano & Filomena DiMatteo
Romana Dubicki
Robert Duval
William Dyson
Brian Godburn
Michael Gorzoch & Maria Simao
Marie Gustin
The Hair Spa
Alicja Jablonski
Ronald & Aurora Jakubowski
Dennis Kern
Peter Jane Knaus
Richard & Bernadette Knowles
Carl & Dorothy Krein
Joseph Lanouette, Jr.
Anatol & Nelida Laska
Rick Lopes
Frances Lorenc
Ted McIntosh
Jane Mercure
Kirsten Merkle
Santo Miano
Gary & Lori Mongillo
Wanda Olszewski
Mary Ellen O’Neill
Hedy Panus
Hugh & Lois Penney
Ted Pisk
Jean Plocharczyk
Richard & Mary Reynolds
Samuel Rio
Richard & Terry Roach
Frances Russell
Tom & Karen Salwocki
James & Mary Lou Sander
Marion Sangeloty
Hildegard Tuomala
Barbara Yezierski
Joseph Zibbideo, Jr.
Director’s Guild ($1,000-$2,499)
Anthony’s Service Station
Wayne & Mary Doran
Frank & Ernestine Fraprie Fund
Sophia Niebler
Anne Ruwet
Stanley Seniors Charitable Foundation
Robert & Cathy Vacchelli
President’s Circle ($500-$999)
Cheryl Austin
Jon & Patricia Font
Richard & Nancy Judd
Manafort Brothers, Inc.
Donna Rutola
Larry Wagner
The 1952 Club ($250-$499)
Stephen Anderson
Ted Anderson
Mario Francalangia
Gregory & Barbara Howey
Jason & Terese Howey
Andrew Ryiz
David & Arlene Thrope
Ernestine Weaver
Slater Rd. Society ($100-$249)
Lillian Agostini
Robert Annon, Jr.
Lucinda Antonacci
Avon Auto Wholesalers, Inc.
John & Barbara Barbieri
Mark & Maria Bernacki
Anthony Bianca, Jr.
Richard & Judy Boyle
Roderick Brown
Michael & Rita Carrier
Walter Clebowitz
Rose Mary Delldonna
Nick DeNigris
Peter & Irene Denuzze
Arline Dunlop
William & Norma Dworski
R. Follo & Sons Plumbing, LLC
Laura Foran
Paul & Linda Formanek
Mayor Erin Stewart models a coat from
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Victor & Betty Fumiati
Gabriele Godlewski
Greenhouse Graphics, LLC
Peter & Nancy Hansen
Joseph & Marilyn Harper
Sean & Pamela Higgins
Antoinette Horton
Jack Isaac
Italian Fraternal Society
Janis Jerman
Donald & Laurel Klepacki
Charles Lamont
Anthony & Mary Lazzaro
Terence & Norine Lescoe
Carl Lovitt
Ian Lucas
Donald & Jean Marra
Harry & Janice Mazadoorian
Joan Mercier
Robert Mugford
Vera Nako
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
Faith Ondrick
Hilda Pacinda
Marion Plagemann
Lois Radavich
Lorraine Rakowski
Gregory & Pamela Reynolds
Lynn Ricci
James & Margaret Riordan
Mark Riordan
Anthony Savignano
Andres & Graciela Sinisterra
Jack & Laurie Smedberg
Elizabeth Speight
Thomas Spignesi, DMD
Greg Stafstrom
Suburban Stationers, Inc.
Chester Dolores Symolon
Angelo & Joy Tomasso, Jr.
Lindsley & Gwen Wellman
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CCARC Foundation, Inc.
Agency Highlights (continued)
The CCARC Foundation, Inc. was established in 2008 with
the mission of supporting the programs and goals of CCARC,
Inc. The Board of Directors established a planned giving
campaign goal of $2 million to support the “To Make
Dreams Happen, Yesterday, Today and Forever”
campaign. Currently, we are at $1.65 million.
OPERATIONS - Gabriele Godlewski, Vice President
If you or anyone you know has made provisions for CCARC
in their estate planning and we don’t know about it yet,
please contact Anne Ruwet at (860) 229-6665.
•Our 13 locations continuously require repairs and upgrades. Some
noteworthy work included a new bathroom counter top, sink and
mirror at Sy Birnbaum home. Several rooms were painted in our
Jones Drive location prior to new residents moving in. A new heating system and hot water heater were installed at our Birchwood
Drive home.
Thank you to everyone who has already included CCARC in
their estate planning. Together, we will sail successfully into
our future!
•We maintained a fleet of 49 vehicles, seven of which are newer
vehicles. Two are leased vans from Enterprise. There were three
vehicles that were taken off the fleet due to excessive mileage and
deteriorating conditions.
•The agency now works with a new company WEX for all of the
agency’s vehicle fuel needs. This is a more efficient system of
purchasing fuel with greater staff accountability.
Gabriele Godlewski, CCARC VP of Operations,
views artwork with long-time supporters Bob,
Marcus and Maryann Smith.
•Operations installed a new Global Positioning System Street Eagle to improve service for staff and our individuals.
•
United Way’s Day of Caring volunteers painted the exterior of
our Jones Drive home including the garage and window frames.
Additional work included painting several large decks and yard work.
IN MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Anne Ruwet, CEO and Michael Carrier, Planned Giving
Campaign Chairperson, in front of Rod Brown’s Artwork to
track the campaign’s goal.
In memory of Debbie Serra
John & Doreen Bolduc
Durham Fair
Norm & Charlene Hicks
Anatol & Nelda Laska
Joseph & Kathleen Long
Vincent & Rose Orlowski
Richard & Terry Roach
Bruce & Catherine Villwock
In memory of Domenic DeMarco
Richard & Judy Boyle
In memory of John E. Marsh
Club 48
In memory of Wanda Zaniewski
John Barbieri
Patricia Veits
GENERAL DONATIONS
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Robert Hanawait:
Travelers Community Campaign
Richard & Nancy Judd:
In honor of Julie Erickson &
Christine Sampson
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Debra Seeger, Vice President
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125 employees were trained in HIPAA, Information Technology,
and Microsoft Outlook classes.
•We began marketing and seeking funding for Simply ME (our client
medical tracking tool) through external interest surveys and vendor
meetings.
Krissy meets Governor Dannel Malloy.
•Three lap-tops were purchased to ease Director’s monthly audit
processes.
•We generated electronic processes to streamline record keeping
for all employees’ training records which produced greater
efficiencies.
•Upgraded in-house client billing system that we created to include
all individuals receiving services on the master contract through
the Department of Developmental Services.
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Agency Highlights (continued)
Financial Statement - Agency Highlights (continued)
DEVELOPMENT - Carol Reilly, Vice President
FINANCE - Maureen Cardone, Chief Operating Officer
•$249,000 was awarded from the State’s Nonprofit Grant
Program for an emergency generator, a water booster at
Slater Road and 5 used minivans to enhance our fleet.
Financial challenges continued in fiscal year 2014. CCARC has not received an increase to our contract with the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in nearly a decade. This has caused us to be unable to provide staff with
cost of living increases again this past year. In 2014, DDS moved a significant amount of clients off the Individual and
Family Support waiver back to the DDS master contract resulting in an increase to the Day Services revenue line and a
decrease to the “Fees – towns, individuals & others” line. The CCARC Foundation did have a very good market return on
their investment portfolio. This, along with continued scrutiny of expenses, helped the organization end the year in a net
gain position of $188,847.
•Our Golf event raised a record $70,000 thanks to all the
efforts of co-chairs John Barbieri and Tim Stewart and
our Fashion Show event lead by Mary Jean Agostini
raised $30,000, the best ever. These important fundraisers
help fill the gap in the state’s coverage for our cost of care.
•Critical funding was also achieved through our Annual
Appeal. A record $40,000 in donations came in thanks
to the strong leadership of co-chairs Nancy Judd and
Lillian Agostini.
REVENUE
CEO Anne Ruwet, Board President Richard Judd present
Rep. Elizabeth Boukus with the Partner in Care award.
•The PEERS (Personal Enrichment and Education through Respite Services) program received several grants
including United Way of Central and Northeastern CT for $15,300, Community Chest of New Britain & Berlin
for $15,000, Farmington Bank Foundation for $5,000, and Knights of Columbus Daly Councils #12 and #3675
for over $2,000.
•A successful Legislative Breakfast was held in collaboration with other agencies and 7 of our elected officials
learned more about our important issues prior to their legislative session starting. The focus was to encourage our
lawmakers to raise rates which haven’t changed in almost a decade.
20142013
Residential Services Revenue....................... 6,858,733................ 6,426,866
Day Services Revenue................................... 2,514,535................ 1,607,838
Room and Board Revenue - DSS..................... 772,001 .................. 742,812
Fees-towns, individuals & others..................... 779,899 ............... 1,595,012
Fundraising....................................................... 120,741 .................... 96,618
* Other.............................................................. 304,962 .................. 285,758
Net assets released from restrictions............... 316,262 .................. 167,400
TOTAL REVENUE................. 11,667,133............10,922,304
* Other: CCARC Foundation, United Way, Donations, Interest Income, Miscellaneous
Legend - revenue
•CCARC invested in supervisor trainings. Dr. Stephen
•CCARC employs approximately 280 employees in
Becker from Becker Consulting has been conducting
Administration, Day and Residential Services. As
supervisory trainings with our management staff. He has
an agency we are very proud of our staff. Every quarter,
conducted role-playing, provided positive reinforcement
we recognize an employee for their contributions to the
to the management team and met individually with the
agency. The following individuals were Employees of
the Quarter: Caitlin Greco, Kyle Guzze, Frank Cardona,
Vice-Presidents and Directors. The feedback from our
Sr., and Rita White. The staff is rewarded with a day off
staff has been excellent. New supervisors received adwith pay, a plaque indicating they were the Employee
ditional training including “Prevention of Sexual Harassof the Quarter and $50.
ment” conducted by Connecticut Non-Profits, as well as
“Interviewing Techniques” and “Progressive Discipline.”
•Human Resources in conjunction with our broker,
Schuster Driscoll conducted benefit meetings for
•On a bi-annual basis, our 401k plan is reviewed by our
our staff. We were pleased to keep our benefits the
broker Schuster Driscoll and based on the analysis a
decision was made to change a few of our investment
same with no premium increase to our staff and a
minimal increase in cost to CCARC.
options. This was communicated to all employees and
Great West Retirement Services, our administrator
for the 401k plan. The annual 401k audit was conducted
by CohnReznick and resulted in another successful
audit.
Caitlin Greco, Employee
of the Quarter with CEO
•
Lisa Sabatini was promoted to VP of Clinical Services.
Anne Ruwet.
Lisa had previously been our Director of Behavioral
Services. In her new role, she provided oversight for
the nursing and behavioral services provided to the
Residential Services and Individual and Family Support
Services.
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Room and Board Revenue - DSS
Fees-towns, individuals & others
Residential Services Revenue
Day Services Revenue
HUMAN RESOURCES - Patricia Ferrantino, Director
EXPENSES
Fundraising
* Other
Net assets released
from restrictions
20142013
Community Living Arrangements................... 5,470,334 ................ 5,379,493
Day Services................................................... 2,666,327................. 2,642,927
Administrative & General................................ 1,638,445................. 1,672,057
Continuous Residential Support.................... 1,085,852................. 1,013,541
Individual Home Support................................... 162,865.................... 128,685
Fundraising........................................................ 129,687...................... 30,796
Other Services..................................................... 30,667...................... 21,517
CCARC Foundation, Inc...................................... 22,436...................... 24,880
TOTAL EXPENSE.................. 11,206,613............10,913,896
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap......................... 36,967...................... 90,928
Decrease in temporarily restricted net assets.(308,640)................. (162,198)
Legend - expenses
Community Living Arrangements
Day Services
Administrative & General
Continuous Residential Support
20142013
NET INCOME................188,847..... (62,862)
Individual Home Support
Fundraising
Other Services
CCARC Foundation, Inc.
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Agency Highlights (continued)
Financial Statement - Agency Highlights (continued)
DEVELOPMENT - Carol Reilly, Vice President
FINANCE - Maureen Cardone, Chief Operating Officer
•$249,000 was awarded from the State’s Nonprofit Grant
Program for an emergency generator, a water booster at
Slater Road and 5 used minivans to enhance our fleet.
Financial challenges continued in fiscal year 2014. CCARC has not received an increase to our contract with the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in nearly a decade. This has caused us to be unable to provide staff with
cost of living increases again this past year. In 2014, DDS moved a significant amount of clients off the Individual and
Family Support waiver back to the DDS master contract resulting in an increase to the Day Services revenue line and a
decrease to the “Fees – towns, individuals & others” line. The CCARC Foundation did have a very good market return on
their investment portfolio. This, along with continued scrutiny of expenses, helped the organization end the year in a net
gain position of $188,847.
•Our Golf event raised a record $70,000 thanks to all the
efforts of co-chairs John Barbieri and Tim Stewart and
our Fashion Show event lead by Mary Jean Agostini
raised $30,000, the best ever. These important fundraisers
help fill the gap in the state’s coverage for our cost of care.
•Critical funding was also achieved through our Annual
Appeal. A record $40,000 in donations came in thanks
to the strong leadership of co-chairs Nancy Judd and
Lillian Agostini.
REVENUE
CEO Anne Ruwet, Board President Richard Judd present
Rep. Elizabeth Boukus with the Partner in Care award.
•The PEERS (Personal Enrichment and Education through Respite Services) program received several grants
including United Way of Central and Northeastern CT for $15,300, Community Chest of New Britain & Berlin
for $15,000, Farmington Bank Foundation for $5,000, and Knights of Columbus Daly Councils #12 and #3675
for over $2,000.
•A successful Legislative Breakfast was held in collaboration with other agencies and 7 of our elected officials
learned more about our important issues prior to their legislative session starting. The focus was to encourage our
lawmakers to raise rates which haven’t changed in almost a decade.
20142013
Residential Services Revenue....................... 6,858,733................ 6,426,866
Day Services Revenue................................... 2,514,535................ 1,607,838
Room and Board Revenue - DSS..................... 772,001 .................. 742,812
Fees-towns, individuals & others..................... 779,899 ............... 1,595,012
Fundraising....................................................... 120,741 .................... 96,618
* Other.............................................................. 304,962 .................. 285,758
Net assets released from restrictions............... 316,262 .................. 167,400
TOTAL REVENUE................. 11,667,133............10,922,304
* Other: CCARC Foundation, United Way, Donations, Interest Income, Miscellaneous
Legend - revenue
•CCARC invested in supervisor trainings. Dr. Stephen
•CCARC employs approximately 280 employees in
Becker from Becker Consulting has been conducting
Administration, Day and Residential Services. As
supervisory trainings with our management staff. He has
an agency we are very proud of our staff. Every quarter,
conducted role-playing, provided positive reinforcement
we recognize an employee for their contributions to the
to the management team and met individually with the
agency. The following individuals were Employees of
the Quarter: Caitlin Greco, Kyle Guzze, Frank Cardona,
Vice-Presidents and Directors. The feedback from our
Sr., and Rita White. The staff is rewarded with a day off
staff has been excellent. New supervisors received adwith pay, a plaque indicating they were the Employee
ditional training including “Prevention of Sexual Harassof the Quarter and $50.
ment” conducted by Connecticut Non-Profits, as well as
“Interviewing Techniques” and “Progressive Discipline.”
•Human Resources in conjunction with our broker,
Schuster Driscoll conducted benefit meetings for
•On a bi-annual basis, our 401k plan is reviewed by our
our staff. We were pleased to keep our benefits the
broker Schuster Driscoll and based on the analysis a
decision was made to change a few of our investment
same with no premium increase to our staff and a
minimal increase in cost to CCARC.
options. This was communicated to all employees and
Great West Retirement Services, our administrator
for the 401k plan. The annual 401k audit was conducted
by CohnReznick and resulted in another successful
audit.
Caitlin Greco, Employee
of the Quarter with CEO
•
Lisa Sabatini was promoted to VP of Clinical Services.
Anne Ruwet.
Lisa had previously been our Director of Behavioral
Services. In her new role, she provided oversight for
the nursing and behavioral services provided to the
Residential Services and Individual and Family Support
Services.
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Room and Board Revenue - DSS
Fees-towns, individuals & others
Residential Services Revenue
Day Services Revenue
HUMAN RESOURCES - Patricia Ferrantino, Director
EXPENSES
Fundraising
* Other
Net assets released
from restrictions
20142013
Community Living Arrangements................... 5,470,334 ................ 5,379,493
Day Services................................................... 2,666,327................. 2,642,927
Administrative & General................................ 1,638,445................. 1,672,057
Continuous Residential Support.................... 1,085,852................. 1,013,541
Individual Home Support................................... 162,865.................... 128,685
Fundraising........................................................ 129,687...................... 30,796
Other Services..................................................... 30,667...................... 21,517
CCARC Foundation, Inc...................................... 22,436...................... 24,880
TOTAL EXPENSE.................. 11,206,613............10,913,896
Gain (loss) on interest rate swap......................... 36,967...................... 90,928
Decrease in temporarily restricted net assets.(308,640)................. (162,198)
Legend - expenses
Community Living Arrangements
Day Services
Administrative & General
Continuous Residential Support
20142013
NET INCOME................188,847..... (62,862)
Individual Home Support
Fundraising
Other Services
CCARC Foundation, Inc.
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CCARC Foundation, Inc.
Agency Highlights (continued)
The CCARC Foundation, Inc. was established in 2008 with
the mission of supporting the programs and goals of CCARC,
Inc. The Board of Directors established a planned giving
campaign goal of $2 million to support the “To Make
Dreams Happen, Yesterday, Today and Forever”
campaign. Currently, we are at $1.65 million.
OPERATIONS - Gabriele Godlewski, Vice President
If you or anyone you know has made provisions for CCARC
in their estate planning and we don’t know about it yet,
please contact Anne Ruwet at (860) 229-6665.
•Our 13 locations continuously require repairs and upgrades. Some
noteworthy work included a new bathroom counter top, sink and
mirror at Sy Birnbaum home. Several rooms were painted in our
Jones Drive location prior to new residents moving in. A new heating system and hot water heater were installed at our Birchwood
Drive home.
Thank you to everyone who has already included CCARC in
their estate planning. Together, we will sail successfully into
our future!
•We maintained a fleet of 49 vehicles, seven of which are newer
vehicles. Two are leased vans from Enterprise. There were three
vehicles that were taken off the fleet due to excessive mileage and
deteriorating conditions.
•The agency now works with a new company WEX for all of the
agency’s vehicle fuel needs. This is a more efficient system of
purchasing fuel with greater staff accountability.
Gabriele Godlewski, CCARC VP of Operations,
views artwork with long-time supporters Bob,
Marcus and Maryann Smith.
•Operations installed a new Global Positioning System Street Eagle to improve service for staff and our individuals.
•
United Way’s Day of Caring volunteers painted the exterior of
our Jones Drive home including the garage and window frames.
Additional work included painting several large decks and yard work.
IN MEMORIAL DONATIONS
Anne Ruwet, CEO and Michael Carrier, Planned Giving
Campaign Chairperson, in front of Rod Brown’s Artwork to
track the campaign’s goal.
In memory of Debbie Serra
John & Doreen Bolduc
Durham Fair
Norm & Charlene Hicks
Anatol & Nelda Laska
Joseph & Kathleen Long
Vincent & Rose Orlowski
Richard & Terry Roach
Bruce & Catherine Villwock
In memory of Domenic DeMarco
Richard & Judy Boyle
In memory of John E. Marsh
Club 48
In memory of Wanda Zaniewski
John Barbieri
Patricia Veits
GENERAL DONATIONS
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Robert Hanawait:
Travelers Community Campaign
Richard & Nancy Judd:
In honor of Julie Erickson &
Christine Sampson
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Debra Seeger, Vice President
•
125 employees were trained in HIPAA, Information Technology,
and Microsoft Outlook classes.
•We began marketing and seeking funding for Simply ME (our client
medical tracking tool) through external interest surveys and vendor
meetings.
Krissy meets Governor Dannel Malloy.
•Three lap-tops were purchased to ease Director’s monthly audit
processes.
•We generated electronic processes to streamline record keeping
for all employees’ training records which produced greater
efficiencies.
•Upgraded in-house client billing system that we created to include
all individuals receiving services on the master contract through
the Department of Developmental Services.
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Agency Highlights
Annual Appeal 2013 - 2014
INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - Anna Cardona, Vice President
Co-Chairs: Lillian Agostini and Nancy Judd
A total of 185 individuals were supported in the Individual and Family Support Services during this past fiscal year.
This is inclusive of our contract with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), various school districts, Private
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), and the PEERS (Personal Enrichment and Education through Respite Services) program.
•
Day Services had several DDS Quality Assurance reviews and was rated high compared to the state-wide
averages in the areas of documentation, planning, choice, health and safety.
•We worked with the Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program sponsored by Capital Workforce
Partners. The program offered summer employment for students and the opportunity to develop job ready skills.
This summer we were assigned three students to work in the Day Services program.
•The Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Commission on Youth & Family Services held their 23rd Annual National Disability Employment Awareness and Annual Youth & Family Service Awards Ceremony.
Each year CCARC nominates one of our Employers and one of our Employees for awards. This year, one of our
employers, Smokin’ with Chris Restaurant in Southington won the Employer of
the Year Award and Maryanne Fijalek, a CCARC worker, won the Employee of the
Year Award. Congratulations to Chris Conlon, owner of Smokin’ with Chris
and Ms. Fijalek for this distinguished honor.
•The New Britain/Berlin Rotary donated $2,000 towards the enhancement of
the Stimulation Room. An Interactive Board was purchased. The Farmington
Rotary donated $2,000 towards the purchase of a “Tower Garden.” Bob’s
Discount Furniture donated $1,000 for furniture. Recliners were purchased.
•Over 100 individuals participated in the PEERS Program. These community
based small group activities are offered Monday through Saturday in the
afternoons or evenings to provide social time for its participants as well as
much needed respite for their families. We’d like to thank the Italian Heritage
Foundation for sponsoring and volunteering at the popular dance that was
held on October 16, 2013 - over 135 individuals attended.
PEERS: Steven & Bea mastering the limbo.
•Many of the individuals throughout our Day Services have required enhanced
staffing supports due to behavior related issues. We continue to work collaboratively with DDS to provide the best possible support for these individuals.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Abigail McNeal, Vice President
Residential Services currently supports 76 individuals throughout all of the residential settings. We have 60 individuals in
our 11 Community Living Arrangements (CLA or group home) locations. We continue to provide services to 4 individuals in our Continuous Residential Supports (CRS) in addition to the 5 residents in our supported living apartments and
3 clients living at home with families receiving in-home supports.
•As we have recognized the increase in the clinical
needs of the individuals we support, our behavioral
and nursing teams have been working in tandem
with the residential teams to ensure that the changing
needs of our residents are being met.
• We continue to submit requests to the Department
of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) for
additional funding for residents who are in need
of additional supports above contracted hours.
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•We have had several challenges in filling vacancies
in our residences throughout this past year that forced
our internal teams to think creatively. We relocated
the 5 individuals from our Jones Drive home and 2
individuals from our Corbin Ave CRS into other residential vacancies. Jones Drive has since been re-developed
to provide supports to 4 individuals, one of whom is
a transfer from our Black Rock Home. In addition the
census at our Black Rock Home was reduced to reflect
a maximum capacity of 5 residents.
•A client had an opportunity to have one-on-one time with Governor Malloy. This was a very proud
moment for this individual and it made one of her dreams happen.
Benefactor ($2,500 & above)
Honor Roll (Up to $99)
David & Randi Manafort
Ace-Advance Paper Company
Joyce Adolewski-Haas
Gerry & Lisa Amodio
Andrew & Mary Aros
Annette Banulski
James & Sandra Bondi
Mary Card
Dennis Ciccarillo
Annie Clifford
Jane Coyle
Betty Cyr
Donald & Diane DeFronzo
Frank Demanski
Gaetano & Filomena DiMatteo
Romana Dubicki
Robert Duval
William Dyson
Brian Godburn
Michael Gorzoch & Maria Simao
Marie Gustin
The Hair Spa
Alicja Jablonski
Ronald & Aurora Jakubowski
Dennis Kern
Peter Jane Knaus
Richard & Bernadette Knowles
Carl & Dorothy Krein
Joseph Lanouette, Jr.
Anatol & Nelida Laska
Rick Lopes
Frances Lorenc
Ted McIntosh
Jane Mercure
Kirsten Merkle
Santo Miano
Gary & Lori Mongillo
Wanda Olszewski
Mary Ellen O’Neill
Hedy Panus
Hugh & Lois Penney
Ted Pisk
Jean Plocharczyk
Richard & Mary Reynolds
Samuel Rio
Richard & Terry Roach
Frances Russell
Tom & Karen Salwocki
James & Mary Lou Sander
Marion Sangeloty
Hildegard Tuomala
Barbara Yezierski
Joseph Zibbideo, Jr.
Director’s Guild ($1,000-$2,499)
Anthony’s Service Station
Wayne & Mary Doran
Frank & Ernestine Fraprie Fund
Sophia Niebler
Anne Ruwet
Stanley Seniors Charitable Foundation
Robert & Cathy Vacchelli
President’s Circle ($500-$999)
Cheryl Austin
Jon & Patricia Font
Richard & Nancy Judd
Manafort Brothers, Inc.
Donna Rutola
Larry Wagner
The 1952 Club ($250-$499)
Stephen Anderson
Ted Anderson
Mario Francalangia
Gregory & Barbara Howey
Jason & Terese Howey
Andrew Ryiz
David & Arlene Thrope
Ernestine Weaver
Slater Rd. Society ($100-$249)
Lillian Agostini
Robert Annon, Jr.
Lucinda Antonacci
Avon Auto Wholesalers, Inc.
John & Barbara Barbieri
Mark & Maria Bernacki
Anthony Bianca, Jr.
Richard & Judy Boyle
Roderick Brown
Michael & Rita Carrier
Walter Clebowitz
Rose Mary Delldonna
Nick DeNigris
Peter & Irene Denuzze
Arline Dunlop
William & Norma Dworski
R. Follo & Sons Plumbing, LLC
Laura Foran
Paul & Linda Formanek
Mayor Erin Stewart models a coat from
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Victor & Betty Fumiati
Gabriele Godlewski
Greenhouse Graphics, LLC
Peter & Nancy Hansen
Joseph & Marilyn Harper
Sean & Pamela Higgins
Antoinette Horton
Jack Isaac
Italian Fraternal Society
Janis Jerman
Donald & Laurel Klepacki
Charles Lamont
Anthony & Mary Lazzaro
Terence & Norine Lescoe
Carl Lovitt
Ian Lucas
Donald & Jean Marra
Harry & Janice Mazadoorian
Joan Mercier
Robert Mugford
Vera Nako
Newington Memorial Funeral Home
Faith Ondrick
Hilda Pacinda
Marion Plagemann
Lois Radavich
Lorraine Rakowski
Gregory & Pamela Reynolds
Lynn Ricci
James & Margaret Riordan
Mark Riordan
Anthony Savignano
Andres & Graciela Sinisterra
Jack & Laurie Smedberg
Elizabeth Speight
Thomas Spignesi, DMD
Greg Stafstrom
Suburban Stationers, Inc.
Chester Dolores Symolon
Angelo & Joy Tomasso, Jr.
Lindsley & Gwen Wellman
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Golf Open - September 11, 2013
Corporators 2014 - 2015
Chairpersons: John Barbieri and Tim Stewart
Robert Afum
Lillian Agostini
Mary Jean Agostini
Elaine Aiudi
Elmo Aiudi
Carmen Aloisi
Diane Alverio
Gerry Amodio
Charlesetta Amos
Stephen Anderson
Ted Anderson
Robert Annon, Jr.
Lucinda Antonacci
Joe Aresimowicz
Paul Argazzi
Andrew Aros
Cheryl Austin
John Barbieri
Steven Beaupre
Mark Bernacki
Whit Betts
David Bond
Kimberly Bookstaver
Charles Boos
Elizabeth Boukus
Judith Boyle
Richard Boyle
Douglas Bray
Roderick Brown
Gerri Brown-Springer
Stacey Cafero
Angela Campagna
Carlo Carlozzi, Jr.
Albert Carrier
Julia Carrier
Michael Carrier
Rita Carrier
Dennis Ciccarillo
Patricia Cintorino
Salvatore Cintorino
Walter Clebowicz
Albert Cliff
Elizabeth Cooper
Kelt Cooper
Jane Coyle
Sharon Crandall
Dawn Cyr
Angelo D’Alfonso
John D’Amico
David Davison
Donald DeFronzo
Nick DeNigris
Peter Denuzze
Co-Chairpersons: John Barbieri and Tim Stewart
Tournament Sponsor $10,000
Lunch Sponsor $2,000
Hole In One Sponsor
TD Bank
Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Gallagher Buick GMC
Dinner Sponsor $5,000
Eagle Sponsors $1,500
Raffle / Donation Sponsors
Farmington Bank
Hospital of Central Connecticut
19th Hole Sponsor $5,000
Birdie Sponsors $1,000
McCue Mortgage
Schuster Driscoll
Anthony’s Service Station
Benchmark Wealth Management, LLC
Pension Consultants
Sheary Appraisal
Town & Country Transportation
Scorecard Sponsor $3,500
Patron Sponsors $250
Webster Bank
A-1 Automotive & Transmission Center
AFLAC of Southington
B&F Machine Company, Inc.
Bouvier Insurance
C&C Janitorial Supplies, Inc.
Enterprise Fleet Management
Halloran & Sage, LLP
Archie Harris
J&J Financial
Larry McDonnell
Lorraine Rakowski
Realty 3, Carroll & Agostini
Paul A. Shaker Funeral Home
Dr. Thomas Spignesi
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel
Suburban Stationers
Superior Refinishing
L. Wagner & Associates, Inc.
Wells Fargo Advisors
Zagorsky, Zagorsky & Galske, PC
Ace-Advance Paper Co.
Gerry Amodio
Apricots Restaurant & Pub
Artifact Tattoo
B&F Machine Company, Inc.
Barbara Barbieri
Claudia Barbieri
John A. Barbieri, Attorney at Law
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Charitable Foundation
Representative Elizabeth Boukus
City of New Britain
CL&P
Crowne Plaza
DeFrancesco Farm
Denuzze Co. Real Estate
East Side Restaurant
Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home
Farmington Barbershop
Patty Ferrantino
Five Stars Liquors
R. Follo & Sons Plumbing, LLC
Gabriele Godlewski
Ken & Donna Griffen
Hampton Inn Suites-Farmington
Harriet Beecher Stowe Centers
Hartford Distributors
Hawke’s Landing Country Club
Mary Healy
Hill-Stead Museum
Noreen Hills
Hooker Brewery
Cart Sponsor $3,500
Gold Sponsors $3,000
Constitution Advisory Group, LLC
The New Britain
Transportation Company
Rose & Kiernan
Stanley Black & Decker
Ace Sponsors $2,500
AT&T
Gaffney Bennett & Associates
Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Trust Fund
of the Community Foundation of
Greater NB
New Britain Herald
Porter’s Funeral Service, Inc.
Tollman Spring Co.
Tomasso Group
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2013 Golf Volunteers
Diana and Margaret.
Michael Dooman
William Dowling
William Dworski
Juliana Erickson
Michael Ericksen
Laura Foran
Michael Foran
Duncan Forsyth
Paulette Fox
Gary Friedle
Larry Gallmeier
Susan Gates
Terry Gerratana
John Gilbert
Gabriele Godlewski
Michael Gorzoch
James Gosselin
Judy Greco
S. Ken Griffen
Ernie Groth
Patricia Hames
Nancy Hansen
Peter Hansen
Joseph Harper
Victoria Harris
Frank Harvey
Charlene Hicks
Pamela Higgins
Sean Higgins
Noreen Hills
Barbara Howey
Greg Howey
Jason Howey
Joanne Humen
Jack Isaac
Ronald Jakubowski
Janis Jerman
Nancy Johnson
Kenny Jones
Nancy Judd
Richard Judd
Joan Kelly-Coyle
Kristin Koos
Anatol Laska
Nelida Laska
Anthony Lazzaro
Mary Lazzaro
Rick Lopes
Frances Lorenc
Carl Lovitt
David Macdonald
Nancy Macdonald
James Mahoney
Angela Manafort
David Manafort
Michael Marinelli
Victoria Marinelli
Janet Marino
Frank Marrocco
Christie Matteo
June May
Janice Mazadoorian
Richard McCarty
William McCue
Claudia McGhee
Eric McKernan
Twila McKinney
James McNair
Joan Mercier
Kirsten Merkle
Marlene Michaud
Barbara Miller
Jack Miller
John Miller
William Millerick
Thomas Mills, Jr.
Richard Moore
Ray Morant
Justine Moriarty
Duncan Murdoch
Sophia Niebler
Wanda Olszewski
Faith Ondrick
Nancy Orsi
Hilda Pacinda
Paul Palanzo
Anthony Pappalardo
Mary Paulette Pappalardo
John Patrick
Hugh Penney
Lois Penney
Roger Perno
Claire Pietras
Marion Plagemann
Jean Plocharczyk
Jeffrey Plocharczyk
Georgianne Pollowitz
Christopher Porter
Lois Radavich
Lorraine Rakowski
Jon D.A. Reducha
Pamela Reynolds
Lynn Ricci
James Riordan
Margaret Riordan
Mark Riordan
Richard Roach
Terry Roach
Gary Robinson
Alicia Rostkowski
Donna Lasher Rutola
Anne Ruwet
Adam Salina
Paul Salina
Marion Sangeloty
Arden Saraceno
Trish Schaller
Joseph Scheyd
Michael Schroeder
Rollin Schuster
Debra Seeger
Robin Sharp
David Shulman
Maria Simao
Harry Sitilides
Elizabeth Speight
George Springer, Jr.
Greg Stafstrom
Jennifer Starble
Jonathan Starble
Patricia Strazzulla
Erin Stewart
Timothy Stewart
Vincent Stryeski
Margaret Symolon
Teresa Szafranski
Laurence Tanner
Ann Targonski-Brown
Jason Taylor
Arlene Thrope
David Thrope
Michael Trella
Cathy Vacchelli
Steve VanVoorhis
John Visnauskas
Phyllis Visnauskas
Kyle Watson
Ernestine Weaver
Linda Weber
William Weber
Steven Westall
Earl Wicklund
Michael Wiernasz
Marti Witt
Annita Wright-Mills
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CCARC Board Of Directors 2014 - 2015
OFFICERS - June 1, 2014 - May 31, 2016
President, Richard Judd*
1st Vice President, Ernestine Weaver*
2nd Vice President, Harry Sitilides*
Secretary, Cathy Vacchelli
Treasurer, Gregory Stafstrom
Immediate Past President, Michael Carrier*
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2014 – May 31, 2017
Jack Isaac
Carl Lovitt
Jeff Plocharczyk
Lynn Ricci
Gary Robinson*
Patricia Strazzulla
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2016
Mary Jean Agostini
Angela Campagna*
Janice Mazadoorian
Claudia McGhee*
Marion Sangeloty
Timothy Stewart
Golf Open - September 11, 2013 (continued)
Raffle / Donation Sponsors (continued)
Hospital for Special Care
Hospital of Central Connecticut
Indian Hill Country Club
Infinity Group
J&J Financial
Januszewski, McQuillan &
DeNigris, LLP
Janet Jud
Richard & Nancy Judd
Brendan Kennedy
Kern & Kern
LA Vision
Lake Compounce
Anatol & Nelida Laska
Anthony & Mary Lazzaro
Liberty Mutual
Frances Lorenc
Roy Lusk
Lyman Orchards Golf Course
Maple Hill Landscaping, LLC
Kirsten Merkle
Miller, Moriarty & Company, LLC
Mohegan Sun
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Youth Museum
New England Carousel Museum
New Look Hair Salon
Faith Ondrick
Mary Ellen O’Neill
Hilda Pacinda
Panera Bread
Steve Perry
Marion Plagemann
Jean Plocharczyk
Portofinos Italian Restaurant
Ruth Postl
Powerhouse Gym
Lois Radavich
Jon Reducha
James & Margaret Riordan
Roger’s Marketplace
Rogers Orchards
ROGO Distributors
Rose & Kiernan
Roybal & Sons Fire Equipment
Anne Ruwet
Marion Sangeloty
Shuttle Meadow Country Club
Sir Speedy Printing
Ski Sundown
Barbara Slysz
Small Miracles
Stanley Golf Course
David & Patty Strazzulla
Superior Refinishing
Gary Sweetman
Chet & Dolores Symolon
Jennifer Szafranski
TD Bank
Timberlin Golf Course
Tomasso Companies
Warner Theatre
Janet Westall
Patty Strazzulla lines up to putt.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE - June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2015
Marlene Michaud
Jean Plocharczyk
Alicia Rostkowski
Steve Westall
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Hilda Pacinda
John Visnauskas
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Anne Ruwet
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* Indicates that a second term is being served.
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Toast To Fashion - March 28, 2014
Chairperson: Mary Jean Agostini
Chairperson Mary Jean Agostini
Event Sponsor $5,000
Friends of CCARC
Associated Insurance Services, Inc.
Maureen Carlson
Robert Duval
Patty Ferrantino
Stephen Hard
Anatol & Nelda Laska
Frances Lorenc
Hugh & Lois Penney
Jean Plocharcyzk
James & Margaret Riordan
Richard & Terry Roach
James & Mary Lou Sanders
Graciela Sinisterra
Runway Sponsors $1,500
CohnReznick
Halloran & Sage
New Britain Herald
New Britain Transportation
Gold Sponsor $1,000
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Silver Sponsors $750
Donna Rutola
TD Bank
Webster Bank
Bronze Sponsors $300
Law Offices of John A. Barbieri
Berlin Lions Club
John & Pamela D’Amico
John & Mary Gilbert
Greg & Barbara Howey
Jason & Terese Howey
Richard & Nancy Judd
Anne Ruwet
Schuster Driscoll
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel Service
John & Phyllis Visnauskas
Steve Westall - State Farm Insurance
Patron Sponsors
Roderick Brown
CWPM, Inc.
Michael & Laura Foran
Gabriele Godlewski
Januszewski, McQuillan & DeNigris, LLP
Marzi Florist, Inc.
Joan Mercier
Miller Moriarty & Associates
Peter Paul Electronics Co., Inc.
MarionPlagemann
Town & Country Transportation Co.
Mark Vogel & Paul Pellegrini
Kyle & Joanne Watson
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Presenting Sponsors
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Men’s Wearhouse
Silkworm Boutique
Dream Bag Sponsor
Hampton Inn Suites-Farmington
Special Effects Sponsor
Digital Image Group, Inc.
Live Auction Sponsors
CCARC, Inc.
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Ken & Donna Griffen
Hospital for Special Care
Robert Levin
Harry & Janice Mazadoorian
New Britain Herald
Polonia Taste
Tom & Robin Sharp
The Vacchelli Family
Silent Auction
Anonymous
Mary Jean Agostini
Andrea Agostinucci
Rose Agostinucci
Automotive Connection
John & Barbara Barbieri
Big Y
Blonde and Beyond the Hair Salon
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Charitable Foundation
Boston Red Sox
Representative Elizabeth Boukus
Brierley, Johnson the Florist
Rick & Helen Bunnell
Angela Campagna
Mary Card-Mina
Maureen Cardone
Maureen Carlson
CCARC Housekeeping for Hire
Connecticut Furs, Inc.
Jane Coyle
Monique Cyr
Arline Dunlop
Elle Nail & Spa
Green Dog Market
Green Man Tattoo Studio
Noreen Hills
The Inn at English Meadows
Janis Jerman
Richard & Nancy Judd
Lynn Welding Co., Inc.
Barbara Marzi
Pat Marzi
Marzi Florist, Inc.
Monro Muffler/Brake, Inc.
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Symphony Orchestra
New Britain Youth Museum
Faith Ondrick
Jean Plocharcyzk
Powerhouse Gym
Carol Reilly
Anne Ruwet
Marion Sangeloty
Schaller Auto World
Smokin’ with Chris
Patty Strazzulla
Stylish Impressions, LLC
Ann Targonski-Brown
TheaterWorks
J. Timothy’s Taverne
Town & Country Pizza Restaurant
Underground Deli
Matthew J. Wagner Fine Photography
Janet Westall
Donation Sponsors
Antonia’s Hair Boutique
Bank of America
The Dancing Duo – Prudence Sloane
& Joel Silvestro
Filomena DiMatteo
Paul Salina Photography
Filomena Sirica
Teresa’s Catering
YCP Studio
Dear Friends,
Once again, this annual report will bring you up-to-date with the myriad of activities at
CCARC. Our progress throughout the year has been exceptional notwithstanding the serious
financial challenges we have faced. Our focus remains strong – the growth and welfare of
our incredible clients and their families. In this regard, I give great credit to our tireless CEO,
Anne Ruwet who has the difficult task of coping with cuts in funding for our mission. In short,
our successful programs, that we have built over the years, continue for those we are privileged
to serve.
To all of you, we offer grateful thanks for your support of CCARC’s mission and vision.
Important are the fundraising events which bring us all together, especially the 43rd annual
golf tournament and the 9th annual fashion show, both of which have grown into major
community events. And, we are pleased to report that our annual appeal surpassed its goal
last year.
All of us joining together have brought CCARC and its good works into the public eye. May our
work continue to be of benefit to those who need us most. Our lives are enriched by all of the
special individuals who count on us.
Sincerely,
Richard L. Judd, Ph.D., President
CCARC, Inc.
“Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.
If there is one thing in life that you can never lose beside yourself, it is the hope for a better day, because there always will be one.”
~ Simon Junior Brown
Dear Friends,
As you review the updates in this report, you will acknowledge that we are maintaining our
service delivery to the people we support with our mission and vision as the primary focus!
It is important to note that this is happening without any additional increases in our state
contract for almost a decade. The cost of care in providing the services continues to
increase and the reimbursement unfortunately does not. It is unusual to start my message
to our CCARC friends on such a note, but it has become evident that things need to
change and we need your help in advocating to our legislators or by supporting our
fundraising efforts. More than ever, you can help make the difference.
I am confident that with CCARC’s long history of providing critical services to people with
disabilities in the community we will adjust and adapt to the times because people rely
on us to do so. My many thanks to our staff who value and respect the people we serve
and who aspire every day to the mission to “make dreams happen.” It is equally important
to thank the volunteers who tirelessly dedicate their time and resources to serve on the
Board of Directors, as Corporators and to the members of our Fashion, Golf and Annual
Appeal Committees. This commitment keeps me motivated to keep the faith!
Sincerely,
Anne L. Ruwet, Chief Executive Officer
CCARC, Inc.
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Miscellaneous Donations
CCARC…
Is an association of people founded in 1952 as a not for profit organization. We provide
an array of services within the community which offer opportunities for independence and
personal growth for people with developmental disabilities and other needs.
We Believe…
That all people have the right to choose their place in the world.
Our Mission…
Is to make dreams happen.
Table
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Contents
Message from the President & CEO......................................... 1
CCARC Board of Directors 2014 - 2015................................... 2
Corporators 2014 - 2015........................................................ 3
Agency Highlights................................................................... 4
Financial Statement................................................................ 7
CCARC Foundation, Inc........................................................... 8
Contributions.......................................................................... 9
Golf Open Volunteer Mike Trella driving Sponsor and Volunteer Lillian Agostini of New Britain Transportation.
GENERAL DONATIONS
RESTRICTED DONATIONS
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Laura Carlin
Grace Baptist Church
June May
Kirsten Merkle
James Murphy
Hugh & Lois Penney
Sticker & Jean Plocharczyk
Paul Sangeloty
Arden Saraceno
Deborah Stauch
Michael Wiernasz
Lillian Agostini
Richard & Judy Boyle
Community Chest of
New Britain & Berlin
Knights of Columbus
Daly Council #12
Knights of Columbus
Daly Council #3675
Frances Lorenc
Rotary Club of Farmington
Rotary Club of New Britain-Berlin
United Way of Central &
Northeastern CT
Ace Advance Paper Co.
Admill Machine
Agnes Arhin
Berlin Fair
Susan Boyle
Angela Campagna
Club 48
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dinunzio
Diana Gath
ING U.S. Investment Management
Italian Heritage Society
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Symphony Orchestra
Spring Brook Ice & Fuel
StanChem, Inc.
Stew Leonard’s
TD Bank
TIAA-CREF
Christopher Timmis
Rick & Diane Walker
Anna & Isabelle Zujko
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Because of the dedication of our volunteers, families and friends, CCARC has seen
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incredible growth during our many years of improving the lives and services for people
with developmental disabilities. We are fortunate that this grass-roots organization has
grown deep into the soil of the Greater New Britain community, and that we continue
to harvest success in making dreams happen.
Thank you.
Annual Report
CCARC, Inc.
950 Slater Road, New Britain, CT 06053-1658
p: {860} 229-6665 | f: {860} 826-6883
e:[email protected] | www.ccarc.com
“We Make Dreams Happen.”