FY2011-2012 - Common Ground

moving from crisis…
…to hope!
AnnuAl RepoRt 2011-12
Hope verb \’hõp\
The belief that what you do can bring a future different than the
present; the belief that you have some control over your circumstances,
that you are no longer at the mercy of forces outside yourself.
Common Ground is a nonprofit agency
dedicated to helping people move from crisis to hope.
The agency’s 24-hour Crisis and Resource Helpline,
youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services
and other programs throughout Oakland and Genesee
Counties are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths,
families in crisis, victims of crime, people with
mental illness and others in critical situations.
Common Ground serves more than 50,000 individuals each year and is supported
in part by state and federal grants, contracts, individual and corporate contributions,
foundation grants, special events, the Oakland County Community Mental Health
Authority, Genesee County Community Mental Health and United Way
for Southeastern Michigan. Most of our services are free of charge and
more than 91 percent of the funds we receive go to direct service.
The agency’s annual operating budget is more than $12 million.
Dear Friends,
Health care reform is now the law of the land and as a result, our world is changing.
The new health care law will allow us as health care providers to focus on the “triple aim,”
which is a goal to improve the physical health of the population, provide better health care
for the people we serve, and do it all at a lower cost. We believe this can be done.
But how will it be accomplished? Common Ground is already making changes, creating
partnerships, collaborating with other agencies and participating in a number of initiatives
that are sharing best practices and exploring ways to improve overall quality of health care
services and service delivery.
First, in trying to improve the health of the population, Common Ground is working
with a clinic in Pontiac. The current trend is to integrate behavioral and physical health
service delivery when people have needs in both areas, in order to reduce overall costs
and eliminate redundant costs.
In this last year, Common Ground began collaborating with the Oakland Integrated
Health Care Clinic. A master’s level care manager from our agency is now based at the
clinic and works with a team of doctors to help coordinate care when people have
behavioral health issues combined with physical problems such as diabetes and
depression. Early results are encouraging.
Tony Rothschild
President/Chief Executive Officer
Second, in trying to improve the health of the individual, Common Ground has explored
many areas where we can improve the services we offer to people. Our biggest initiative
in this area comes from our effort to become a trauma-informed agency.
Becoming trauma informed means that everything we do – from the way we talk to
people to the décor on the walls of our facilities – is geared toward being sensitive to the
traumas people who come to us might have suffered in their lives. We have found that the
best approach is to ask “what happened to you” rather than “what is wrong with you?”
We now recognize that most people we serve have some sort of trauma in their lives and
if the trauma isn’t treated, it will be very difficult to help them onto the road to mental
health recovery and improved physical health.
Donald Campbell
Board Chair
Third, if we keep doing the things I’ve mentioned above, people will get better, use the
hospital less and take better care of themselves. This will of course lead to health care
costs going down and our goal of achieving the “triple aim” will be achieved.
Finally, there will also be other benefits to achieving our goal. Intervening early with
behavioral health screening will help identify problems earlier and that will lead to better
management of depression and anxiety, resulting in a reduction of both suicide attempts
and completions.
The new health care law presents an exciting opportunity for Common Ground to help more
people and reduce the stigma around mental health issues. But there will always be someone
out there who is dealing with a crisis. With your continued support, Common Ground will
always be there striving to be better at helping people move from the dark place of crisis,
to the hope of a healthy, successful future.
Tony Rothschild
Donald Campbell
President/Chief Executive Officer
Board Chair
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Common Ground
helped a total of
75,351 people
move from crisis
to hope last year.
Common Ground
…provided Crisis
Related Services to a
total of 68,943 people
…provided Safety & Advocacy
Services to a total of
2,526 people
…Built Communities
of Support for a
total of 3,882 people
Common Ground’s programs and services are divided into three distinct impact areas:
Responding to crisis, providing safety and advocacy, and building communities
of support. Through caring and compassionate concern, professional counseling
and collaboration with other agencies and organizations, we help people
move from crisis to hope.
Common Ground Responds to Crisis
Last year we provided crisis related services
to a total of 68,943 individuals and families.
• Crisis and Resource Helpline* is available 24-hours per
day, 365 days per year. Trained staff and volunteers provide
over-the-phone crisis intervention counseling, information
and referrals. Access to emotional support for confidential
crisis intervention and resources is also available through
our online Crisis Chat program by texting 248-809-5550
or visiting www.commongroundhelps.org.*
• Oakland Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service
(OACIS)* provides crisis intervention and assessment
for adults and children.
• Access* primarily provides telephone services that assist
the entry of adults and children into the specialty mental
health and developmental disability services system and
other community services. Also coordinates behavioral
health services provided by the out-patient network of core
provider agencies contracted with the Oakland County
Community Mental Health Authority and other
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community providers to ensure that Oakland County
residents are accurately matched with the best behavioral
health service.
• Legal Clinic*** provides one-time legal advice, referrals
and counseling to people with legal concerns that range
from child custody and divorce to finance-related issues.
Services are provided free of charge by volunteer attorneys.
• The Street Outreach Program*** makes connections
with homeless and
at-risk youth. Case
“I remember when I lost
management and
myself. I didn’t know who
referral services
I was, who I wanted to
are provided by
counselors and peer
be or where I wanted to
mentors to youths
go. I didn’t have anything
on the streets, at
or anyone. Then I found
home, in school,
Common Ground.”
police stations and
medical facilities.
The program also provides supportive services in the areas
of homelessness, depression, suicide, sexually transmitted
infections, substance abuse, date rape, birth control,
educational assistance, job placement, food and clothing.
In addition, the REALife Outreach Center offers outpatient
case management including interpersonal and recreational
groups and provides a refuge from the streets for
youth ages 12-22.
• Community Liaison Team-Oakland County* provides
access, consultation, clinical assessments, emergency
assessment and crisis intervention to children/families and
adults served by the 6th Circuit Adult Treatment Court,
the 51st District Court, Kevin’s Law/Alternative Treatment
Reports, Juvenile Justice and Medicaid Waiver for children
with serious emotional disturbances.
• Crisis Intervention and Recovery Team (CIRT)**
provides recovery oriented mobile crisis intervention to
people where they are, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
The team serves those experiencing a mental health crisis,
helping to de-escalate the crisis situation and link the
individual or family to services that will meet their needs.
Service is provided to all who are experiencing a mental
health crisis in Genesee County, regardless of income,
insurance or permanent residence. In-patient hospitalization
is viewed as a last resort and only appropriate when the
safety of the individual and/or others cannot be ensured.
• Utilization Review* manages episodes of acute care
(e.g. hospital, crisis residential, etc.), authorizes continued
stay and coordinates discharge planning.
* Funded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
** Funded by Genesee County Community Mental Health
*** Program falls into (2) service areas
Common Ground Provides Safety and Advocacy
We advocated for and provided a safe place
for a total of 2,526 teens, adults and victims
of crime last year.
• Victim Assistance Program provides 24-hour access to
counselors and advocates for victims of crime, domestic
and sexual abuse, and workplace violence. Assistance
includes on-site advocacy, death notification, personal
protection order assistance and accompaniment of victims
to hospitals, police stations and court rooms.
• Crisis Residential Units* provide short-term voluntary
psychiatric care for adults that includes medical supervision,
nursing and discharge planning. The units also provide
crisis stabilization services to voluntary patients referred
by OACIS as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization
or as a step-down from an inpatient unit. These services
are designed to support stabilization, reduce symptoms,
restore function and prevent additional functional
impairment, with the goal of transitioning to a
less-restrictive level of care.
• The Sanctuary, a free and safe 24-hour shelter, provides
3-week voluntary residential counseling to runaways and
youths in crisis between the ages of 10-17, with the goal
of reuniting youths with their families.
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• A Step Forward is a safe and home-like transitional living
shelter for homeless youths ages 16-21, who are seeking
self-sufficiency. The program provides counseling, job
training, career development, educational assistance,
financial subsidies and medical assistance for
up to 21 months.
• Graduated Apartment Program provides subsidized
apartment living for people ages 18-23 for up to two years,
with a goal of independent living. Services provided include
skill development, case management, peer mentoring,
graduated monitoring/supervision and 24-hour
staff availability.
• Leasing Assistance Program provides adults living with
chronic mental illness who are homeless, with housing
subsidies and supportive services. The program is designed
to reach each client where they are and help them develop
a greater level of self-sufficiency, interpersonal skills
and housing readiness.
“Nobody said I believe you or
what happened to you was
wrong. I haven’t had the
support I feel like I get here
at Common Ground.”
• Counseling Program offers out-patient and in-home
counseling for individuals and families with 10-17 year-olds
for up to three months, with the goal of helping families
draw on their own resources and abilities to get through
a crisis.
* Funded by Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority
** Funded by Genesee County Community Mental Health
Common Ground Builds Communities of Support
Last year we connected 3,882 victims of crime,
survivors of suicide, survivors of homicide,
youth, teen girls and parents to counseling
and support groups designed to educate and
aid in the healing process.
• Survivors of Suicide Support Group is a bi-monthly free
12-week program available to all surviving family, friends
and work colleagues of the person who ended their life
through suicide.
• Survivors of Homicide Support Group is a bi-monthly
free 12-week group available to all surviving family, friends
and work colleagues of the homicide victim.
• Growth and Healing Support Group provides support for
young women ages 14-17 who have been victims of sexual
assault and/or abuse.
• Love & Logic Support
Group is a 6-week
program for parents of
teens and
pre-teens that combines
discussion, video, support
and guest speakers.
“Getting involved with
Common Ground
gave me the tools
to save my life,
and I don’t say
that lightly.”
• SaYes Theatre Troupe
is a prevention-based
theater program comprised of trained Peer Mentors, ages
15-25. The group presents live performances on issues
facing children, teens, young adults and families. Topics
include peer pressure, bullying, teasing, substance abuse,
dating violence, conflict resolution, stress and others.
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Determined Young Woman Turns
Traumatic Experience into Triumph
Jonni had been dealing with family problems for a long time,
but when she turned 16 things got much worse. “I was raped
and I got really withdrawn and depressed,” she said. “To try
to numb the pain, I started self-medicating.”
Mostly because her parents didn’t understand what she was
going through, Jonni left home. She felt like if she didn’t
leave, she might commit suicide or something worse.
During the year and a half she was away from home, Jonni
stayed at a nice couple’s home for a while, then basically
couch surfed at the homes of different friends. But eventually
it all got to be too much for her so she decided to reach out
for help.
“It took me lying on my girlfriend’s floor for two hours with
the phone in my hand debating if I wanted to call Common
Ground,” she said. “I had decided if someone didn’t help me
that day I was probably going to take my own life.”
But it was Jonni’s lucky day because after calling the crisis line
and hanging up several times, she did finally connect with
Common Ground and began her journey to recovery. A stay
at the Sanctuary followed by three months in outpatient care
was recommended to help her get better.
“At first I didn’t really want to be there because I was nervous
and didn’t know if they’d make me feel crazy or something.
But then I started noticing the counselors were really nice and
they didn’t judge me and they weren’t mean to me.”
Once Jonni began to feel more comfortable, her counselors
helped her understand that what happened to her was not her
fault and even though it was horrible, she could learn from it
instead of letting it cripple her. “They gave me hope,” Jonni
says of the counselors at the Sanctuary. “They made me feel
like a person.”
After about a week and a half at the Sanctuary, Jonni began to
feel much better. “I started participating more and I got the
chance to talk to my personal counselor Monica,” Jonni said.
During her three weeks at the Sanctuary, Jonni learned
how to deal with her problems. “Monica helped me
learn that I have post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), anxiety and chronic depression,” she
explained. “She taught me how to talk myself
through my episodes, using breathing techniques
and other things. One of the major things
she told me to do was write down my feelings
because it is a great coping skill for me.”
Above: Jonni and one of her
counselors, Heather McNutt,
stand in front of The Sanctuary.
Right: A smiling Jonni looks forward
to a bright future thanks to help she
received from Common Ground.
Jonni has been expressing her feelings by writing for quite
some time. She has written a lot of poems and recently
read a poem she composed during a Crisis to Hope
meeting at the agency.
“When I used to write before, I mostly focused on all the
negative stuff that happened to me but my experience at
Common Ground taught me how to look at those things
in a different light,” she explained. “Now instead of being
very pessimistic and morbid, my writing has turned
positive and empowering!”
Now Jonni is looking to the future and is
grateful for the support she received from
Common Ground. “I still struggle with
my illnesses,” she admitted. “But therapy
and Common Ground has taught me
that I can push past my illnesses and
can be successful and happy.”
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Agency Employee
Brings Help, Hope
to those Served
It takes skilled, compassionate and committed employees
to provide the help and hope those experiencing a crisis
are looking for. Lynne Stillwell, afternoon supervisor of
the Oakland Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service
(OACIS) and 11-year Common Ground veteran, fits that
description easily.
Part of Stillwell’s job is to make sure all consumers are greeted
appropriately and treated with respect and compassion. She
also sees herself as a motivator of the employees on her team.
“I help all of my staff – especially new staff members – learn
how to do their job efficiently and to look at every consumer
as someone full of possibility and hope,” Stillwell explained.
The OACIS department provides crisis intervention and
assessment for adults and children. In addition, OACIS offers
expanded problem solving and assertive crisis resolution
strategies that are tailored to each consumer’s specific needs.
Although she loves what she does, Stillwell admits it can get
tough at times. “There are times when a consumer’s story
is so difficult that we cry with them but there are also times
when we turn it around so well that we hug and celebrate
with them.”
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Stillwell first joined the staff at Common Ground as a mental
health technician and moved up over the years to become a
screener and then supervisor. She has stayed because of her
love of helping others and the satisfaction of being a part
of a well-working team.
“I can’t emphasize enough how much I love this job,”
she said. “We’re a really solid team. Everybody here does
everything – I’m as capable of making lunch, cleaning
a bed or bathroom as I am of doing supervision.”
The wall of thank-you cards and notes from former
consumers are proof that Stillwell and her team are doing
something right. “We try really hard to think out of the
box and I’ll really stretch to give the consumer the support
they need.” She added, “I’m really grateful that people cared
enough to take the time to send a note or card.”
Stillwell’s goal is to continue to grow in her job and to
“keep polishing and perfecting” the work she and her team
does. “I learn something new here all the time,” she said.
“Every day is like going to school.”
She welcomes all who need to talk to someone to call the
24-hour Crisis & Resource Helpline at 800-231-1127 or visit
in person. “This is a place where people can find hope – I am
hopeful for everybody that comes in here and they don’t have
to wait until they’re in a crisis. Even if they just need to talk,
we’re inviting them in.”
Devoted Volunteer Still Passionate about
Common Ground after Almost 30 Years
In 1984, Kay White began working as a volunteer on
Common Ground’s 24-hour Crisis and Resource Helpline.
Nearly thirty years later, she still arrives every Monday
morning to offer a concerned ear to all who reach out
for help.
Left: Kay White takes
a call during her
current volunteer shift
on the Crisis Line.
“It is a good use of my time and talent on so many levels,”
she said. “I’m a hands-on person who likes to work hard and
supply energy, so connecting the energy of others for the
greater good is empowering!”
Below:
During her early
years as a volunteer
at Common Ground,
Kay role plays with
other volunteers.
When Kay began volunteering at Common Ground, she
could not have predicted how long she would stay, how
much she would learn and how much she would enjoy
the experience.
At the suggestion of a friend, she volunteered to work on the
Crisis Line and went through the 80-hour training process.
Though she was terrified when she took her first call, she
quickly found that it was a team effort and that help was
only a hand wave away.
More than that, Kay began to see that each caller was
different and credits the diverse range of issues thrown her
way as reasons for her continued passion for answering
the Crisis Line.
“I can’t go in saying I know what’s going to happen today,”
she said. “I have no idea what’s going to happen today.
It’s very exciting work.”
Although many volunteers have come and gone since her
first day, Kay believes the reason she and many others have
stayed for so long is because the mission of the program
has remained the same.
“People who started with me 28 years ago and came back
would find themselves very comfortable because we still use
the same way of giving service,” she explained. “We still spend
time with each caller, and the things that were so important
to me when I started are still happening.”
In addition to her work on the Crisis Line, Kay has also
served on Common Ground’s Board of Trustees for a number
of years, including several terms as Board Chair. One of
the things she likes best about her position is explaining to
potential supporters why Common Ground’s programs are
so essential to the community.
“I like talking to people about Common Ground because of
the awe and wonder they display when they find out how
much we do,” she said.
“We aren’t the icing on the
cake – we’re the cake!”
In the past 28 years, Kay
has watched the agency
go from serving around
15,000 people a year to 50,000 people a year. And last
year, she was around to help the agency celebrate its
40th anniversary, an achievement she doesn’t take lightly.
“All of the things we did leading up to the party were nice
for reaffirming our journey because there were times when
Common Ground might not have lasted,” she said. “I think
that part of what we celebrated was all of these great ideas that
had come to fruition, probably in ways that the people at the
beginning had never even dreamed of.”
Now Kay is only two years away from her own impressive
thirty-year anniversary at Common Ground, and she still
feels energized every time she picks up the phone in the crisis
room. She is frequently inspired by the callers, not only for
having the courage to pick up the phone, but also for the
work they have to do once the call is over.
“I’ve always been really aware that they’re the ones who have
all the hard work to do,” Kay said. “That’s why I admire our
callers so much, because when I hang up the phone, they’re
just beginning their journey to recovery.”
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Remembering
Our Fallen Heroes
Volunteers are the foundation
upon which Common Ground
was built more than 40 years ago.
Rosemary Sheridan Holland and
Gabriel Werba helped build that foundation
and they are part of the reason Common Ground
is able to help thousands of youth, individuals and
families move from crisis to hope year after year.
Their contributions will forever be a part
of the legacy of Common Ground.
Rosemary Sheridan Holland, a passionate supporter of
programs to help those in need and crisis and a long-time
member of Common Ground’s Board of Directors, passed
away this fall after a long illness. Rosemary was very passionate
about Common Ground’s mission, according to her husband
Fred Fechheimer. “Rosemary learned from her father an
instinctive empathy for the underdog and for persons in
crisis. Her primary interest was to insure procedures were
in place to evaluate the effectiveness of Common Ground’s
programs,” he said.
Ms. Holland, who was the mother of two sons yet returned
to school in 1979 and earned a Ph.D. in Social Work and
Psychology from the University of Michigan, held a number
of positions involved in administering mental health programs
and overseeing adult mental health programs for Wayne
County. Her area of expertise was the evaluation of the
effectiveness of social and mental health programs.
Common Ground CEO Tony Rothschild remembers Ms.
Holland as being very dedicated to making sure the agency
offered the best programs and services. “I’ve known and
admired Rosemary for many years,” he said. “She was active on
our program committee and was very committed to making
sure we had the highest quality of services. Her kind and
generous spirit will live on in the work of Common Ground.”
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When she had to leave the agency’s board due to illness,
Ms. Holland was presented a Helping Heart Award by
Common Ground to show appreciation for her years of service.
“Rosemary always cherished that plaque,” Fechheimer said.
Ms. Holland is survived by her husband Fred Fechheimer,
who currently serves on Common Ground’s Board of Trustees,
and two adult sons.
Gabriel Werba, former board member and longtime supporter
of Common Ground, passed away recently after a brief illness.
He played a key role in helping to define the vision, direction
and longevity of the agency.
“Gabe was instrumental in improving the communication
work of Common Ground and helped bring focus and clarity
to major issues,” said Tony Rothschild, Common Ground
CEO. “He was always a great thinker and had a wonderful
sense of humor. He will be missed.”
Mr. Werba was active in the community and had a leadership
role in a number of organizations in addition to Common
Ground, such as the Jewish Community Relations Council of
Metropolitan Detroit, the Inner City Business Improvement
Forum (ICBIF), Sinai Hospital and a host of other activities.
He served on Common Ground’s Board of Trustees for
almost 20 years.
Professionally, Mr. Werba was best known for leading the
public relations effort to legalize non-Native American casinos
in Michigan and earlier, to enact Michigan’s bottle deposit
law. A resident of Farmington Hills and Tucson, Arizona,
Mr. Werba is survived by his wife Barrie and children
Annmarie Bragdon and Dean Werba.
2011/2012 Financials
Common Ground is extremely grateful for the community support that
allows us to offer our services throughout Oakland County and beyond.
We are fortunate to receive funding from a variety of sources including
government contracts, Oakland County Community Mental Health
Authority, Genesee County Community Mental Health, United Way
for Southeastern Michigan, and contributions from foundations,
corporations, organizations and individuals. Despite the challenges
we have seen in our local economy, we are gratified to know that
our supporters have continued to offer their help.
We extend an invitation to visit Common Ground to see your
contributions at work. Our doors are always open and we welcome
the opportunity to show that by supporting Common Ground,
you truly are making a difference. Please contact Cheryl Rossman
at 248-451-3732 if you are interested in a visit.
We thank you for helping us serve those in crisis.
Expenses
Responding to Crisis
Dollars
Percentage
$ 7,775,412
62.19%
Providing Safety and Support 3,691,572
29.53%
Community Education/Outreach
69,026
0.55%
Management and General
741,400
5.93%
Fundraising
161,062
1.29%
Increase in Net Assets
63,189
0.51%
$12,501,661
100.00%
TOTAL
Revenue
Government Grants Dollars
$ 11,678,008
Percentage
93.42%
Public Support
754,439
6.03%
Business Income
69,214
0.55%
$12,501,661
100.00%
TOTAL
91% of the funds
we receive go to
direct service.
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Multiple Year Giving Program
Helps Agency Build Solid Financial Foundation
Common Ground is grateful to all who support us – whether it
is giving their time, or sharing their talents and treasure, donors
provide Common Ground the ability to help people move from
crisis to hope. They help us carry out our mission to respond
to people in crisis, provide safety and advocacy
and build communities of support.
In recognition of that commitment, last year we
established the Common Ground Legacy Society
and multiple year Sustainers. Membership in
the Legacy Society requires a pledge of at
least $1,000 per year for a minimum of
five years. Common Ground Sustainers
are supporters who make a pledge at any
dollar amount for a minimum of five
years. Both multiple year giving programs
honor those who are committed to building
a stronger foundation from which to expand
our programs and providing a stable financial
future for the agency.
Rita Margherio
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Legacy Leaders
Legacy
Society
• Legacy Leader: $1,000 per year for five years ($83/month)
provides one youth in residence at the Sanctuary counseling,
peer support and advocacy services.
“The staff at Common Ground Sanctuary is so caring
and really helped me.”– Sanctuary program participant
• Legacy Partner: $5,000 per year for five years ($417/month)
keeps Common Ground’s legal clinics open for an entire month.
Legal clinics are held twice a week and open to everyone.
“I am so thankful that there are people in an organization
such as this to give hope, kindness, empathy and listen
to people who have problems.” – Legal Clinic participant
• Legacy Benefactor: $10,000 per year for five years ($834
per month) provides job skills and training, help with higher
education, peer mentoring and counseling services for an
A Step Forward participant.
“These services help clients to achieve the ultimate goal,
self-sufficiency. This program pushes you to succeed.”
– A Step Forward program participant
To become a member of the Legacy Society or a Sustainer,
simply contact Cheryl Rossman at 248-451-3732 or
[email protected] to make your gift today.
Mary Cay Dietz and Peter Van Hull
Carolyn Gildea
Lisa Goyette
Rita Patel and Alan Haras
Patricia Hardy
Maggie Allesee
Eugene and Donna Hartwig
Debbie and Richard Astrein
Barbara Hillman Rubiner
Donald and Susan Campbell
Neil Hitz
Howard and Judith Christie
Robert and Diane Horstman
City of Birmingham
Police Department
Rochelle Hurt
William Cousins
Carol and Mitch A. Klein
Gary Dembs and Jan Weiss Dembs
Susan Deutch Konop
Dr. Shari and Eric Dobrusin
That’s why we are pleased to announce the second year of the
Common Ground Legacy Society. We are proud that a number of
staff members as well as Board and Advisory members have joined.
Now we are extending this opportunity to all. Individuals, couples
and professional organizations are encouraged to join.
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Legacy Partners
Lenda and Reginald Jackson
Adrienne and Greg Kozlowski
Debbie and John M.Erb
Dee Saunders and Alexandra Lane
Fred Fechheimer
Dr. Joan Lanier
Myron Frasier
The Fred A. and Barbara M.
Erb Family Foundation
Jeanne P. Hackett
The Harold and
Marion Gordon Family
Dr. Paula Jorné
James Kohlenberg, M.D.
Vickie and Rhein Krigner
Steven and Sara Majoros
Mike and Cathy McNamara
Honorable Fred Mester
Jerry and Deborah Moceri
Tom and Lisa Nardone
Patterson – Bryant,
Healthcare Solutions
John and Julie Roberts
Tony Rothschild and Mona Scott
Michael and Karen Valentino
Fred Leeb
Lehto Lovett Family
Terri Lessnau
Carol Litka
Richard Danto and Christine Lustig
Main Street Bank
Martha Manting
Upton Pearce and Laurie Marshall
Alan and Dorie Marshall
James Mazzola
Curt McAllister
David G. Wurtz and
Sharon R. McMurray
Thomas and Arvie McNamara
Gary and Teresa Meerschaert
Joan Morehead
Steve and Judy Overstreet
Roberta Patt
Dr. Richard and
Heather Visingardi
James and Susan Perlaki
Kay White
Norma Regenold
The World Heritage Foundation
Shelley and Jeff Roberts
Legacy Sustainers
Deborah Ross
Gary and Cynthia Pozolo
Cheryl Rossman
Maria Abrahamsen
Raquel Rudder
David and Anne Alden
Robert and Mary Scharff
Daniel D. Ambrose
Mayna Schumacher
Nanci and John Ballantyne
Craig and Janna Snyder
Matthew and Kathryn Bressette
Robert and Margaret Burch
Douglas Wright and
Maureen Shannon
Todd and Christine Burke
Jacqueline Smith
Amy Casai
Colette and Tom Stimmell
Deputy Chief Mark Clemence
Jeanne Susalla
Rebecca Cox
Lisa and Mark Turbeville
Rik Cryderman
Jon and Kathy Walgren
Support 2011-2012
The following list reflects donations received from October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012.
We make every attempt to provide an accurate list. We regret any errors or omissions.
Businesses and Corporations
RentLinx LLC
Alexander, Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC
Richard D. Mintz Attorney at Law
Ambrose Law Group
Royal Oak Lions Charities, Inc.
American Legion Aux. No. 14
Anne Cole Pierce, P.C.
Schnelz Wells, P.C.
Assc. of Fundraising Professionals
Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge
Stephens & Moore, PLLC
AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign
Beaumont Health System
Susan E. Cohen Attorney at Law
Berkley Rotary Club
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Taste Love Cupcakes
Brother Rice High School
Bottomline Ink
The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer
Charitable Recycling Program
Bowyer and Midtgard, P.C.
The Law Offices of Donald E. McGinnis, Jr., J.D.
Communication Workers of America
Butzel Long Attorneys and Counselors
Victor & Victor, PLLC
Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan
Chrysler Group LLC
Village Shoe Inn
Friends of Different Learners
Consumers Energy
Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett
Give A Christmas Year-A-Round
Debra N. Ribitwer and Associates P.C.
Foundations
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Dobrasevic Food Company
Donald E. McGinnis, JR, J.D., P.C.
Attorney at Law
Emery Electronics, Inc.
DBA Cellular and More
Bill & Sally Wildner Foundation
Community Foundation
for Southeast Michigan
Civic Groups
Alpha Delta Kappa – Beta Gamma
Interact of Royal Oak High School
Jewish Family Services
Kroger Community Rewards Program
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Link2Health Solutions, Inc.
Faintuck, Shwedel & Wolfram
Attorneys and Counselors
DTE Energy Foundation
Macomb Intermediate School District
Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust
Members Give American Express
Food Palace, Inc.
Gannett Foundation
Merck Partnership for Giving
Gates Law Office P.C.
Gap Foundation Gift Matching
Michigan Psychoanalytic Society
Giarmarco, Mullins and Horton, P.C.
HP Company Foundation
MissionFish
Global Office Solutions
The Humana Foundation
Neil Reid High School
Gracey Legal, PLLC
The John Guido Helping Hands Foundation
Oakland County Bar Association
Green & Green, PLLC
Kemp Klein Foundation
Oakland Elementary PTA
Hauer & Snover, P.C.
Oakland Mediation Center
Hertz Schram, P.C.
Kiwanis Club of Birmingham
Central Foundation
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss
Knudsen Family Fund
Oxford/Lake Orion Suicide Prevention
5K Run/Walk
Kenwal Steel Corp.
Marshall Mathers Foundation
Troy Women’s Charitable Association
L.H. Kutinsky, PLLC
Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation
United Way
Law Offices of Barbara B. Smith, PLLC
Michael and Peggy Pitt Charitable Trust
United Way - Heart of West Michigan
Law Offices of Jorin G. Rubin, P.C.
Robert and Caroline Schwartz Foundation
United Way For Southeastern Michigan
Law Offices of Merrill Gordon, P.C.
Rochelle & Randolph Forester Foundation
United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Lisabeth Photography
Spartan Stores Foundation
Loomis, Sayles & Company, LLC
Village Club Foundation
Xemplar Club of Farmington
and Farmington Hills
Matthews-Hargreaves Chevrolet
Wal-Mart Foundation
Meijer - Rochester Hills
Wetsman Foundation
Mellin Robinson, P.C.
The Young Foundation
Metro Audio Visual
Municipalities
Michigan Guild of Artists and Artisans
Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone,
PLC Controlled
Network For Good
City of Farmington Hills
County of Oakland
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Paletz Law Firm, P.C.
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Faith/Religious
Donald Baldwin
Jack and JoAnn Cline
Jeffery Drejza
Dora Baltrusaitis
Donald and Marilyn Cohen
John Canzano and Rebecca Dudash
Berkley First United
Methodist Church
Sharon Banks
Avern Cohn
Michael Duffey
Barbara L. Amundson
Douglas and Gale Colwell
Mohanpul and Seema Dulai
Josette Costolo & Jackie Barnett
Sungura Connolly
Anne and Joseph Battocletti
Peter Conway
John W. Eason
Lori Bazzetta
Bonnie Cooper
Douglas Edman
Katherine Beck Gullo
Reisa Corbin
Ann and Richard Edwards
David Beglau
Jeffrey Coval
Ernest Efimoff
John and Catherine Berbiglia
Bobby Cox
Alan Eidelman
Gail and Larry Berkove
Margaret and Ray Crawford
Randy Eschels
Sue Ellen Simon and Arthur Berlin
Nicholas Cromwell
David Etienne
Phillip Beuckelaere
Sabrina Cronin
June Everett
First United Methodist Church
of Royal Oak
Loretta Biskup
Brenda Cruz-Konarksi
Robert and Janet Everson
Betty Blair
Joseph Cunningham
Holy Name Parish
Ben Ewing
Charlie Blank
Carol Curtis
Hope Lutheran Church
Mary Blocker
D
Canton Friendship Church
Cherry Hill Baptist Church
Christ Church Cranbrook
Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Clawson United Methodist Church
Community of Christ Church
Congregational Church of
Birmingham
First United Methodist Church
Birmingham
F
Stephen Fabick
Lutheran Church of the Master
Judith Blumeno
North Congregational Church
Susan and Douglas D’Agostino
Suzanne Bolton
Oakland Church Women United
Charles and Mary Dakin
Skip and Joanne Bonds
Peace Lutheran Church
Matthew and Sherrie Darnell
Alex Boosalis
Sacred Heart Church
Carleton and Patricia Davis
Gail Borowski
James Federico
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Erica Davis-Hernandez
David Botswick
Barbara and Oscar Feldman
St. John Fisher Chapel
Mary Beth Dawson
Lori and Dennis Bott
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Julia Dawson
David and Rachel Boudreau
St. John’s United
Methodist Women
Dawn Debenedet
Jeffrey Brasch
David and Andrea Ferris
Dottie Delehandy
Beverley Brielmaier
Janeen Fetterman
Karen Delhey
Tiombe Briggs
Elizabeth Demartini
Betty Bright
Nancy Desantis
Gerald and Denise Brooks
Steven Fladger
Evanne Dietz
J. Scott and Mary M. Brooks
Lisa Flint
Steve Dion
William Brukoff
Joan Abraham
Brandi Dishner
Tim Buechner
Howard and Nina Abrams
Deanna Dixson
Willis Bullard
Alan Fortunski
Myrna Abundis
Brian Donohoe
Donna Burstein
Stephen Fox
Leslie Accardo
Paula Butler
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
United Methodist Chruch
of Lake Orion
Individuals
Karen Albrecht
James Alibri
Rana Allen
Martha Anderson
Bruce and Amy Annett
Michelle Appel
Robert and Elaine Appel
Linda Armbruster
Craig and Maria Arnold
B
Stephen Babson and
Ms. Nancy Brigham
Essel and Menakka Bailey
William and Tracy Baisden
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E
C
Julie Candler
Carole Canfield
John Cantarella
Mark Capaldi
Kim and Ronald Capton
Russell Carniak
George Caronis
Ronald and Madelaine Carpenter
John Cashen
Gerald and Jillian Cavellier
Barbara Cavendish
Carol Chambers
Nadya Cherup
Gene and Rickey Faermark
David Falconer
Diane Farber
David Feldman
Neil Ferguson
Doug and Glee Firth
Denise Fisher
Ronald Foon
Eileen Ford
Theresa Fraley
Henry and Judith Borchardt
John and Sandra Kravitz
Brian M. Dietz and Debra S Meier
Lisa Frankowski
David Herrington
Suzanne Krempa
Lance Mermell
Joy Gaines and Moti Friedler
Jerry and Elaine Hersh
Melba and Dennis Kubat
Kurt and Jody Metzger
A. Fowlis and Pamela B. Fullerton
Mark and Nanci Hester
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kukes
Mary Meyers
David Heym
Tim Kuzma
Bernice Michlin
G
Steven Gabelmann
Michael and Rhonda Hicks
James Gage
Cynthia Hill
Jeremy LaCroix
Pamela Miller
Natalie Gajewski
Mindy Hitchcock
Adam Larkey
Barbara Miner
Lynda Gale
Suzanne Hollyer
Sheldon Larky
Robert Mitchell
Reida Gardiner
Helen Holmes
Lawrence Larson
David and Gwendolyn Mleczko
Nancy Gaydos
Marcia Holtheimer
Clara Lawrence
Christiane Modrack
Kristi Gayle
Veronica Horn
Helena Leduc
James and Janet Montgomery
Marie Gemmel
Matthew and Sahera Housey
Barry Lesser
James Morandini
Earl LeTissier
Michael and Carolyn Morris
Patrick George
I
L
Michael and Candice Mihalich
Thomas George
Gary Isom
Charles Levin
Beth Morrison
Ken Geromette
Jennifer Ivey
Art and Marjorie Levine
Pat Moskos
James and Melissa Gibbons
Thomas Ivinson
Barbara Lewis
Mary Mulhall
Karen and Scott Lewis
David and Annette Mullett
Jean Lichtenberg
Dennis and Marjorie Munger
Amy Lieblein
Diane Defrancis Munn
Jeff Lincoln
Barbara Murphy
Deborah Lobring
Patrick and Marie Murray
David Lochner
Rebecca Myers
Deborah and Richard Gibbs
Kim Gibson
Sriakhil Gogineni
Susan Goldsmith
Sheryl Goldstein
Martha Goodloe
Clayton Gordon
Kenneth Gordon
Stephanie Gordon
Henry Gornbein
Cameron Goulding
Arthur and Mary Goyeau
Hadar Granader
Karen Greenwood
Edwina Gregorio
Gary Grochowski
David and Dottie Gubow
Janet Gumenick
H
Edward E. and Sylvia Hagenlocker
Sheila Hainsworth
Carolyn and Cap Hall
Marjatta Hamilton
Adreena Harley
Anne and Jim Harnden
Terry Harp
Marcia Harrington
David Harrison
J
Scott Janssen
Patricia Jochim
Roslyn Johnson
Leonard and Connie Johnston
Stacy Johnston
Tim and Pat Joy
Rosemary Juracek
K
Peter Kaplan
Davisha Kapur
Edward Karas
Sheila Kasselman
Raymond Kell
Norb and Carole Keller
Joel and Betsy Kellman
Kevin Kennedy
Ronald J. and Dolores M. Kennis
Rita Kerr
Don and Dorothy Ketai
Martha Kistler
Kathleen Klein
Thomas Klingler
Charles Knakal
Morley Knoll
Mathew Kobliska
Mark and Terrie Kopson
Catherine and William Korreck
Judy Hayes
Matt Kosel
Jeffrey Helm
Susan and Hal Koss
Matt Henkel
Norman Horowitz and
Mr. Robert Tomasik
Megan A Kozentis and
Andrew P Wingert
Stuart and Deena Lockman
N
Robert Loosvelt
Ronald and Lynne Neike
Anne Lott
Larry and Marty Nelson
Betty Lowenthal
Linda Neumark
Nils Anders Lundberg
Sydney Newberg
Curtis Lundy
James Newcombe
Stephanie Newman
M
Eric and Holly Machus
Jane Maddox
Kay Norton
Robert and Elise Novak
O
Talika Mahan
Debra Oben
Judith Majoros
Judith O’Donnell
Roxann Marchesi
Joyce Ogilvie
Gwen and Robert Marsac
Perry Ohren
Sharon Martin
Maury Okun and Tina Topalian
John Marx
Jules Olsman
Debra Matthies
Matt O’Mara
Richard Mayers
David G. and Jacqueline J. Ong
Megan McCandlish
Andrea Ordakowski
Pamela McCord
Brenda Orlando
Deborah McKelvy
Clay Ottoni
Donna McMinn
Jennifer Ozment
Suzanne McMurphy
Barbara McNeil
Merry McQuiddy
John and Meegan McRoberts
P
Lawrence Papcun
Mary Flint Pardi
J. Michael and Carol G. Parker
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Individuals – continued
Lora Weingarden and Mike Pasick
Rhoda Paull
Leon and Linda Pedell
Paul Pedersen
Frank and Judith Permaloff
Helene Phillips and Paul Zerkel
Joyce and David Pippel
Barbara Plants
Bruce Polozker
Irvin and Lois Poston
John Prebay
Edger Pugh
Heather Putz
R
Deborah Cheatham
Diane Valade
Rosemary Chisholm
Jackie Sefferman
Bruce VanVoorhis
Angela Clauson
Matthew Semrew
Noel Villajuan
Margo Eby
Maureen Sheahan
Susan Virgin
Patrice Edwards
Dorothy Sheldon
Libby Sheldon-Harsch
Patricia Shelton
Vicki Shelton
Jacqueline Shepard
Jeffrey Sherbow
Mary Sheridan
Sidhdharth Sheth
James and Cheryl Shettel
Michael Shogan
Judy Shupac
Joseph Racey
Jerome and Martha Siefman
John Rakowski
Lewis and Beverly Siegel
Ellen Raugust
Kathryn Simon
Suzanne Ray
R. Simons
Stan and Robin Rayford
Abraham and Sherry Singer
Gary and Barbara Reetz
Rita Ski
Marie Regep
Dale Smith
Kathryn Reid
Michael and Edith Smith
Theodore Reyman
Nancy Smith
John Riccardo
Claudia Snyder
Maddalena and Anthony Rinaldi
Amy Somers
Traci Rink
Ronald Sorey
John Ritchie
Arthur Reid Spears
Ben Robinson
Janet Stark
Cynthia Rocco
Milton and Barbara Stern
Carol Rosenfeld
Nelson Stiper
Judy Rosenzweig
Kate Stocker
Marilyn and Michael Rossi
William and Anne Streng
Steven Rotenburg
Anita Stromberg
Susan Roth
Roger Struck
Michael Rothgery
Harriet Rotter
Deborah Rubyan
Christine and Dennis Ruen
S
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V
Robert Scott
Carol Schwartz
T
Anthony Talerico
John Talpos
Tiesha Tann
Carol Tate
W
Andrew Fralick
Catherine Walker
Oneil Franso
Howard Wallach
Howard Friedman
Michelle Wamlin
Dana Fuller
Derek Ward
Dierdra Gamble
Amanda Warner
Debra Graves
Lee and Gail Warnick
Cathy Gray
Diane Wayne
Angela Griffith
Mary Ann and Danny Weingarden
Gregory Hancock
Nancy Weingarten
Mary Hancock
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg
Loma Harrington
Myra and Harold Weiss
Larissa Heap
Jeffery and Sandra Weiss
Brandy Hirschlieb
Deborah Werner
Malcolm Hohmann
Wilmot and Wanda Wheeler
Julie Hudson East
Richard Whiteman
Ericka Jelinski
Todd and Dr. H. Sook Wilkinson
Isabella Jenkins
Jennifer Winograd
Joyce Kader-Rivero
Mark and Pat Wisniewski
Stephanie Kauffman
Marvin Wolf
Anna Jo Kitchen
Mark and Jennifer Woliung
Ruth Koppen
Jeffery and Susan Wood
John Ludwig
David Worton
Galen Martin
Joan Wright
Stephanie Norris
Y
Kim and Maria Yamasaki
Daniel Yeakel
Joan Young
Ann Yuriic
Z
Elisabeth Payne
David Permaloff
Alani Peterson
Joani Roberts
Joseph Rusher
Michelle Sanders
Margaret Sands-Goldstein
Anne Zakrzewski
Donna Schulert
Kevin Zeile
Lesley Skinner
Cathleen Zepelin
Coleen Sootsman-Eicher
Leonard Zucker
Vivian Steinhilper
Salvatore Saputo
Constance Tatum
Staff
Albert Sasson
Charles Taunt
Amiel Amrit
Nazli Sater
Sandra Terry
Usha Ari
Michele and Scott Saxton
Maureen Thomas
Ella Ayzenberg
Gary Scharrer
Howard and Pamela Thompson
Sharon Bowman
Bluma and Robert Schechter
Bob Treat
Barbara Broesamle
Christopher and Debra Scheuer
Rebecca Tron
Veronica Brown
Judith Schneider
Allan and Linda Tuomaala
Phyllis Burleigh
Robert and Linnea Schulz
Suzanne Turpen
Wendy Case
Amy Stiener
Holli Wallace
Mark and Abbey Werder
Connie White
Marc Wiliford
Jean Williams-Gammey
Jackie Wilson
Cynthia Young
Barbara Zurlinden
In Honor/Memory of…
In Memory of Blake Apley
Jerome and Martha Siefman
In Honor of Kevin Barr
Rosemary Chisholm
In Memory of Barbara Basile
Josette Costolo & Jackie Barnett
Barbara Cavendish
Robert and Janet Everson
Curtis Lundy
In Memory of Kenneth Golla
Kathryn Simon
In Memory of Steve Gore
Brian Donohoe
In Honor of Jeanne Hackett
Kay White
In Honor of the Kevin Hersh Fund
Jerry and Elaine Hersh
In Memory of Rosemary Holland
In Honor of Terrie Neerschaert
Lenard and Connie Johnston
In Memory of Fred Neumark
Kim and Ronald Capton
Susan and Douglas D’Agostino
Dawn Debenedet
Gary Dembs
Terry Harp
Catherine and William Korreck
Robert Loosvelt
James and Cheryl Shettel
Essel and Menakka Bailey
Mary Meyers
Jennifer Winograd
Jason and Sharla Desentz
Linda Neumark
Alice Ehrinpreis
Gary and Barbara Reetz
Gilda and John Jacobs
Maddalena and Anthony Rinaldi
Joel and Betsy Kellman
Judy Rosenzweig
Susan Konop
Milton and Barbara Stern
Allab and Linda Mellis
Deborah Werner
In Memory of Agnes Beirne
Fred Fechheimer
In Memory of Joseph Caporale
Earl LeTissier
In Honor of Ben Chisholm
Vicki Shelton
In Memory of Ernie Cooper
Bonnie Cooper
In Memory of Terry Dalfavo
Mary Ann and Danny Weingarden
In Memory of Damien Dorre
Friends of Different Learners
Richard Rabbideau
Ronald and Sharon Rose
Carol Rosenfeld
Susan Roth
Ronald Sorey
In Honor of Nicole Shelton
Mark and Diane Voight
Amanda Warner
The Welch Family Trust
Joel and Betsy Kellman
Kay White
In Honor of David and Nami Goldenberg
Helene Phillips and Paul Zerkel
In Honor of Tony Rothschild
Larry and Marty Nelson
Sue Welch
Stephen Fox
Maureen Thomas
Robert Sachs
In Honor of Fred Fechheimer
In Memory of Robert Fox
In Memory of Kay Paris
In Memory of Thomas Ivinson, Jr.
Thomas and Janet Ivinson
In Memory of Rob Justice
Gerald and Denise Brooks
In Memory of Gregory Konarski
Brenda Cruz-Konarksi
Daniel Yeakel
In Memory of Susan Kurtzman
Marie Regep
In Honor of Sheldon Larkey
Sue Ellen Simon and Arthur Berlin
Peter Conway
Charles Levin
Helene Phillips and Paul Zerkel
Rhoda Paull
In Honor of Peter Lui
Natalie Gajewski
In Honor of Sara Majoros
Mr. Maury Okun and Mrs. Tina Topalian
In Honor of Rita Margherio
Kay White
In Memory of George Maxted
Rochelle & Randolph Forester Foundation
In Memory of Norman Michlin
Vicki Shelton
In Memory of Meridith Stegman
Arthur and Mary Goyeau
Melba and Dennis Kubat
In Honor of David Tushman
Jeffrey Brasch
In Memory of Danielle Ward
Derek Ward
In Memory of Rebekah Warnick
Leslie Accardo
Michael Duffey
David and Gwendolyn Mleczko
Ronald and Lynne Neike
Joyce Ogilvie
J. Michael and Carol G. Parker
Marilyn and Michael Rossi
Gary Scharrer
Lee and Gail Warnick
Jeffery and Susan Wood
Kevin Zeile
In Memory of Robin Wisniewski
Mark and Pat Wisniewski
In Memory of Harold Zepelin
Cathleen Zepelin
In Memory of Marsha Zucker
Hadar Granader
Mark and Abbey Werder
In Honor of Kay White
Mr. Maury Okun and Mrs. Tina Topalian
Bernice Michlin
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2011-2012 Volunteers
Katie Abplanalp
Meshach Crane
Alexa Golding
Francene Kaplan
Deborah Moceri
Sufia Shajiuddin
Anne Alden
Antoinette Crocilla
Lisa Gooel
Sheila Kasselman
Shannon Momany
Candace Shankin
Sadallah Ali
Jennifer Cummings
Regina Goshorn
Manjula Kaza
Janet Montgomery
Barbara Shooltz
Maggie Allesee
Jesselyn DeLuna
Lisa Goyette
Kristin Kazanowski
Jennifer Mossman
Teresa Shoultes
John Amann
Gary Dembs
Stephen Greenhalgh
Sarah Kesler
Rosemary Myers
Siiri Sibbett
Katie Amann
Jan Weiss Dembs
Jerry Gropman
Suzanne Kiczek
Matthew Nash
Andrew Smith
Richard Astrein
Don DesNoyers
Joseph Gruner
Albert Kim
Nathan Neibauer
Ed Snyder
Emily Babcock
Kent Dickerson
Jessica Guerra
Patrice Knox
Cathy Nelson
Sara Sollena
Umang Badhwar
Collin Dickey
Janet Gumenick
Karen Koenig
Frank O’Donnell
AnnMari Solomon
Janell Bahoura
Kate Diehl
Karen Halberg
James Kohlenberg
Kelsey Olewski
Hon. Edward Sosnick
Brian Base
Mark Divitto
Audrey Hamilton
Chase Kowalski
Matt O’Mara
Ken Stein
Mohamad Bazzi
Eric Dobrusin
Rania Hannan
Natalie Kozak
Diana Ostrand
Harmony Stewart
Ellen Bean
Joe Donovan
Stephanie Harbin
Greg Kozlowski
Darrel Palmer
Colette Stimmell
Dave Beglau
Jacqueline Drake
Loma Harrington
Trina Lang
Christina Palmeri
Emma Sutherland
Prakhar Bhandari
Shadery Dumas
Peter Hartman
Chelsea Langston
Kristin Parent
Kayla Thrushman
Birmingham
Junior League
Therese Dumas
Eugene Hartwig
Natalie Laroche
Rita Patel
Amor Tillman
Brian Dupuis
Eric Hawkins
Danielle Lepine
Chelsea Patton
Michele Tillman
Sherri Bishop
Angie Eddy
Matt Hayes
Justina Ligori
Pamela Perry
Mary Tischler
Lindsey Blakely
Snehanjani
Edupuganti
Jack Henry
& Associates
Marty Lisiecki
Terry Piper
Tiffany Toft
Jack Blaylock
John Littlex
Victoria Plane
Rick Trabulsy
Joseph Boone
Danielle Edwards
David Lutz
Sheila Plecha
Marissa Trevino
Jeslyn Bosca
Ralph Engle
Heriberto
Hernandez
Gwen Prais
Saurabh Trivedi
Michael Bouchard
John Erb
Howard Hertz
Sara & Steve Majoros
Hubert Price
Kristin Vanpraet
Dominique Boyd
Mary Fairman
Vinay Hiremath
Rita Margherio
Mariam Zunnu Rain
Brent Vasicek
Kat Farley
Neil Hitz
Audrey Marshall
Amanda Breasbois
Evelyn Redmond
Brandon Bremer
Fred Fechheimer
Rackeline Hoff
Laurie Marshall
Sheema Rehman
Julia Brinkmann
Erinn Flynn
Helen Holmes
John Martin
Shawn and
Katie Vasquez
Ashley Reid
Rochelle Vendittelli
Edith Briskin
Jonni Foksinski
Bob Horstman
Kelly Martorano
Sharon Martin
Jeremy Brown
Michelle Fouracre
NZ & Marion Bryant
Maxine Frankel
Chris Hurst
James Mazzola
E. Jeromey
Richardson
Timera Waddell
Sheri Houghland
Jenna Walker
Mike Byrne
Myron Frasier
Image Center
Cassandra McCallister
Gary Robb
John Roberts
Marilyn Walker
Taylor Freeburg
Eric Jackym
Sharon McMurray
Douglas Cale
Rachel Wallace
Donald Campbell
Chelsea Fulks
Ngina James
Gary and Teresa
Meerschaert
Shelley Roberts
Judy Rosenberg
Brenda Washington
Susan Campbell
Terry Gahman
Jennifer Jones
Melody Mercer
Deborah Ross
Lilly Wegrecki
Kerry Carroll
Cora Garth
Shayla Jones
Hon. Fred Mester
Carly Rouston
Kathleen Weingarden
John Cashen
Faith Gaudaen
Paula Jorné
Heidi Michael
Steven Rowe
Kay White
Jerry Cavellier
Sarah Gehani
Bana Kabalah
Christine Miller
Gail Whitty
Veronica Cetnar
Charles Gehringer
Sue Ann Kainz
Scott Mitnick
Catherine
Rozanski McNamara
Lauren Ghersi
Dylan Kanaan
Jerry Moceri
Christine Ruen
Douglas Wright
Hans Chen
Alison Rule
Hubert Yaro
Nathan Chen
Hannah Sanday
Matthew Yeager
Chuck Chomet
Albert Sasson
Dale Young
Judith Christie
Nick Sbroglia
Dawn Young
Meghan Clancy
Wendy Schroll
Grace Yu
Carmen Cochran
Mayna Schumacher
Mark Zacks
Ra’ Nesha Coleman
Mona Scott
Jaclyn Zakrzewski
Dana Collins
Carl Sears
Susie Zaks x
Dana Constand
Christina Shabo
Jordan Zuppke
Ian Coote ESQ
Prapti Shah
Dina Chapman
Rebecca Cox
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Kathy Walgren
Derrick Winke
2011/2012
2011/2012
2011/2012
Officers
Maggie Allesee
Tony Rothschild
Board of Trustees
Advisory Board
Donald Campbell
Judy Christie
Sheriff Michael Bouchard
Board Chair
Secretary
Edith S. Briskin
Cathy Rozanski
McNamara
Laurie Marshall
Jerry Cavallier
Chair-Elect
Gary Dembs
Treasurer
Joe Donovan
John Erb
Immediate Past Chair
Maxine Frankel
Members
Common Ground Staff
President/Chief Executive Officer
Vickie Krigner
Vice President, Business Operations
James A. Perlaki
Vice President, External Relations
Heather Visingardi
Vice President, Programs and Services
Howard Friedman, M.D.
Howard Hertz
Director of Medical Services
Richard Astrein
Dr. James Kohlenberg
Helen Holmes
Curtis Cooper
Rebecca Cox
Greg Kozlowski
Sheila Kasselman
Lenda Jackson
Eric Dobrusin
Rita Patel
Rita Margherio
Fred Fechheimer
Hubert Price
Hon. Fred Mester
Myron Frasier
Al Sasson
Jerry Moceri
Eugene Hartwig
Colette Stimmell
John Roberts
Neil Hitz
Kathy Walgren
Shelley Roberts
Bob Horstman
Kay White
Hon. Edward Sosnick
Paula Jorne
Doug Wright
Director of Information Technology
Director of Communications
Oneil Franso
Director of Human Resources
Mark Wiliford
Director of Finance
Aimee Nimeh
Director of Quality Improvement
Steve Overstreet
Director of Residential Services
Veronica Brown
Director of Health Information,
Chief HIPPA Privacy Officer
2011/2012
Teen Advisory Board
Alex Alagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison
Marcella Apollonia . . . . . . . . . . . . Groves
Emily Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkley
Libby Baxter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lahser
Kimmi Berke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison
Bryan Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . Southfield
Erin Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seaholm
Gabby Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Orion
Isabelle Cutler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groves
Brittany Dymm . . . . . . . . . . Stoney Creek
Francesca Ferrara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lahser
April Fortson . . . . . . . North Farmington
Frankie Girling . . . . . . . . . . . . Lake Orion
Natalie Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamphere
Leonard Gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groves
Casey Izumi-Fowlkes . . . . . . . . . . . UHSA
Nicole Johns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berkley
Lauren Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Oak
Hannah Lazarus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andover
Anthony Lee . . . . . . . . North Farmington
Hailey Lietz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmington
Jessica Lo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athens
Hanna Beth Long . . . Waterford Kettering
Evana Makhoul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seaholm
Bryce McClelland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lahser
Edward McNeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak Park
Kelly Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lahser
Christina Okezie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lahser
Annie Pilcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Oak
Kathy Quigley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seaholm
Erica Schwartz . . . . . Waterford Kettering
Harrison Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oak Park
Allison Silverman . . . . . . . . . . . Avondale
Connor Stein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Groves
Geraldine Todd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andover
Kyra Woodley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UHSA
Jenna Yousif . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andover
Adult Facilitators:
Becky Cox
Jim Perlaki
Terry Piper
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Locations
Administration
1410 S. Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Business Line: 248.456.8150
Mental Health Services
24-Hour Crisis
and Resource Helpline
Crisis Intervention &
Recovery Team (CIRT)
Crisis Resourse Center
Doctors Hospital
248.456.0909
800.231.1127
422 W 4th Ave
Flint, MI 48503
810.496.4935
Seminole Building, Suite 100
461 West Huron
Pontiac, MI 48341
1.800.231.1127
Shelter-Based Services
Sanctuary Youth Shelter
A Step Forward
Youth Outreach Center
1222 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.547.2260
1228 S. Washington
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248.399.9795
691 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341
248.874.1282