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Sharing the Journey
Spring Summer 2016
Meeting Life’s Challenges
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:
“The Foundation of Everything We Do”
Since 1974, Living Resources has been providing services to
individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and
people with traumatic brain injuries. Though each person
we serve has different needs, wants, and dreams, we have a
single goal of assuring that everyone we serve lives and
grows as independently as possible - a goal that could not
be accomplished without Direct Support Professionals.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work directly with
individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. In
residences, day programs, and supported employment, as
well as in community, therapeutic, and recreational settings,
DSPs are responsible for ensuring that the people they serve
are safe, secure, and lead fulfilling lives. They accomplish this
by providing varying levels of support in daily activities such
as eating, dressing, hygiene, and community participation.
“When you have a family member with a disability, you
want to know that they are well cared for,” said Fredrick
Erlich, co-founder and CEO of Living Resources. “It’s the
most important thing.”
DSPs support the people they serve in many different ways. Kristina
and her DSP Sergio attended the Living Resources Legislative Brunch
in February to speak with legislators about the need for support of
programs and services for people with disabilities and their families.
A Highly-Skilled Workforce
Direct Support is not an entry-level position. Before
anyone can start providing services to individuals with
developmental/intellectual disabilities, they must undergo
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CARE AND COMMITMENT
Direct Service Professionals must be caring and committed,
highly professional and able to think on their feet. For
Debra Braoudakis, the roots of her career go back to her
childhood; growing up as one of ten children, she was
always looking after at least one of her siblings. “I love
being a DSP,” said Debra, a
house manager for three Living
Resources residences. “It’s a joy to
help people lead better lives.”
Ellen and Debra take
a moment to smile for
the camera.
When she started working as
a DSP three years ago, Debra
expected to be helping people
with personal care, transportation
arrangements, and meal
preparation. What came as a
surprise to her, however, were
the things that don’t appear in a
traditional job description – like
being a financial advisor or a
travel agent.
“Ellen loved trains, but she’d never been on one,” said Debra
of a resident in a house she manages.” She kept talking about
buying a train ticket, but every time she got any money,
she’d spend it right away.” Seeing Ellen’s disappointment and
frustration, Debra sat down with her to discuss setting goals
and saving money.
Together they decided on a destination, figured out the
price of a ticket, and made a plan for setting aside a portion
of each check she received. Soon, her savings began to
accumulate, and last July, Ellen took her first train trip,
traveling to Niagara Falls.
A big part of being a DSP involves getting to know the
people they work with, not only their disabilities and
deficits, but who they are as a person: their interests and
personalities, their likes and dislikes, their strengths and
challenges.
“It was a big goal and a big trip, but she made it,” said Debra,
adding that for Ellen, who uses a wheelchair, taking a train
to Niagara Falls was part of a larger journey toward being
more independent.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
We’ll introduce you to NeuroPsychologic
Rehabilitation Services (NPRS), who partner
with our Brain Injury Services to help people
who have sustained brain injuries gain
independence and rebuild their lives.
Happy Spring! Recently I was taking a walk,
enjoying the sunshine and shaking off the
long – if not snowy – winter, and I found
myself reflecting on the past, present, and
future of Living Resources, and what makes
our agency special.
For many people, events like the Culinary
Cornucopia, which celebrated its 25th
anniversary last November, or the 7th
Annual Golf Tournament, which will be
held this June at the Mohawk Golf Club,
Fredrick W. Erlich
stand out – but to me, the most special and
Chief Executive Officer
amazing things about Living Resources take
place on a daily basis, through our programs
and services, our staff and the people we serve.
In this issue of Sharing the Journey, you’ll read about
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who work directly
with the people we serve every day to provide the
supports that allow these individuals to lead happy,
productive lives, and participate fully in their communities.
You’ll learn about artists from our renowned
Arts Program who have been thinking big –
really big – with a 24-by-12 foot mural, and a
landscape adorning the side of a truck!
nother essential component of what
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makes Living Resources so special is our
extraordinary leadership team, with whom
I work closely to keep the agency running
smoothly, and moving forward as a leader in
the field of disability services.
Please take a moment to look below to learn about the
newest members of the team who have joined us over the
past year and a half, and on behalf of the Living Resources
family, have a wonderful spring and summer!
Meet the Newest Members of Our Leadership Team
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Steve Klein
M. Christian Bender
Dr. Len Travaglione
Associate Executive Director
for Program Operations
Associate Executive Director
for Business Operations
Assistant Executive Director
for Behavioral Services
Steve joined Living Resources
in the fall of 2014. In his role as
Associate Executive Director,
he’s responsible for the oversight
of program operations, including
Residential, Day Services and
Community-Based programs.
Joining the Living Resources
family in November of 2015,
Chris is responsible for ensuring
that all existing and new program
operations are well-run and
fiscally sound.
“Dr. Len” provides clinical oversight
for programs for people served by
Living Resources. He is spearheading
the integration of Employment
Services with other agency programs
to heighten our commitment to
supporting individuals in the open
and competitive work world.
Direct Service Professionals:
“The Foundation of Everything We Do”
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extensive training to gain skills and deal
with numerous scenarios. Moreover, DSPs
are required to take ongoing trainings
to keep their skills up-to-date and meet
recertification and safety requirements.
Training includes dealing with
challenging behaviors, including
screaming, crying and physical
aggression. DSPs learn to understand
the reasons behind different behaviors,
for instance, what’s going on in people’s
lives, what upsets them, and how best to
communicate with them. Because they
often work with individuals in group
settings (residences, day programs, etc.),
DSPs play a critical role in helping people
build peer relationships, lessen volatile
situations, and create safe and healthy
environments.
DSPs Rally for Fair Wages at the NY State Capitol — More than 97,000 Direct
Support Professionals work for nonprofit agencies throughout New York State. These talented,
caring, and highly skilled professionals love the work they do and the people they serve.
DSPs learn to navigate the health care
system as they support the delivery of
physical and behavioral health services for the people
they serve. This means working with doctors, insurance
companies, and other providers to coordinate appointments,
administration of medications, and other treatments.
Taking care of medically fragile and mobility-impaired
individuals is often physically strenuous, requiring lifting
people into wheelchairs, assisting them in and out of bed,
or helping them in the bathroom.
Effective and precise communication is a must – daily
logs and other paperwork are necessary to pass along
important information to co-workers and supervisors, as
well as to meet oversight requirements of local, state and
federal agencies. Everything from the day-to-day activities
(meals, trips to the store, grooming and hygiene, etc.) to
more complex situations must be properly documented.
Part of the Family
“Some people we serve don’t have close relationships
with their parents or other family members,” said Arianna
Geier, a DSP at a Living Resources residence, “We have to
be aware of this, especially when it’s a holiday or special
occasion where some people in the house are spending
time with their families. The ones who don’t have close
family relationships feel left out and sad. You have to be
there for them … be their family.”
This closeness is a wonderful part of the job, but it also
makes things very hard when a DSP leaves their job –
something that happens more frequently than anyone
would like.
“I can tell you so many stories of DSPs who have people
in their houses join them for holidays and family dinners,”
said Erlich. “When a DSP leaves, it can be really devastating
for everyone.”
Despite the fact that the position requires skill, compassion
and strength – both physical and emotional – the pay rate
for DSPs is low. Many work overtime – or at several different
jobs – to make ends meet. They want to stay because they
love what they do and the people they serve, but often, the
need to earn more money causes them to take positions in
other industries.
Living Resources and other similar agencies across the state
were part of an advocacy effort to raise the minimum wage
for all. State funding must be increased to accommodate
mandatory pay raises, or DSPs may leave the profession they
love for jobs with higher pay.
In the community
Public perceptions of people with developmental
disabilities have come a long way throughout the years.
Today, people with disabilities are very much a part of the
workplace and the community. However, in spite of these
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LIVING RESOURCES
Networking Event Connects Potential Employers
to Job-Seekers with Disabilities
On Wednesday, February
24, 2016, a networking
event was held at
Living Resources to
offer local businesses
the opportunity to
learn about the College
Experience internship
program, and to connect
with young adults with
intellectual disabilities
looking for internship
and employment
opportunities. Guests
saw the premiere
of a video featuring
College Experience
interns, employees and
their employers. The
event was presented
by Living Resources
College Experience in
conjunction with The
College of Saint Rose,
the Capital Region
Chamber of Commerce,
and Chambers of
Commerce from
Colonie, Guilderland
and Bethlehem.
Living Resources CEO Fred Erlich speaks to guests at the College
Experience/Chamber of Commerce networking event.
Speakers included
Living Resources CEO
Fred Erlich, Capital
Region Chamber
President Charles
Steiner, and Jonathan
Phillips, President of
Phillips Hardware, a
supporter of the College
Experience internship
program.
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Jon Phillips is President of Entrepreneurs’
Organization, Albany Chapter. Their
mission is to encourage growth and learning
among entrepreneurs in the Albany area
through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-alifetime experiences, and connections to
the world’s most influential community of
entrepreneurs. www.eonetwork.org/albany
LIVING RESOURCES
Direct Service Professionals:
“The Foundation of Everything We Do”
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advances, misconceptions about people with disabilities
persist, and DSPs often find themselves working to
dispel those notions.
Late last year, Debra was with a group of individuals who
took a trip to New York City to go holiday shopping, see
the Rockettes Christmas Show, and take a bus tour to
Brooklyn to see the famous Dyker Heights Christmas
light display. “Everyone had a wonderful time,” said
Debra, “and the lights were amazing.”
Growth and Gratitude
Each weekend, Tracy and her DSP Arianna call Tracy’s
mother who lives on Long Island so they can catch up
on what’s been going on over the past week. It may
not seem remarkable, but that’s precisely what makes
it so extraordinary.
“When I first started working at the house, Tracy had
a really hard time communicating,” explained Arianna.
“She’d get easily frustrated, and she’d act out by
pounding on the table, or walking away to be alone in
her room.”
During the tour, the bus stopped to allow people to get
out and see the lights and decorations up close. Most
people in the group disembarked, but a few chose to
stay on the bus. It was then that the bus driver turned to
Debra and said, “I feel sorry for those people, having to
stay on the bus.”
Instead of being upset by the driver’s comments, Debra
looked at the incident as a “teachable moment.”
“Don’t feel sorry for them, they chose to stay on the
bus. They’ve had a long day, and they’re tired.” Debra
told the driver. “They’re comfortable and warm –
they can sit here and still see the lights and enjoy
themselves. I’d say they made a pretty good choice!”
A career in the Direct Support Professional field can be
difficult, sometimes requiring working long hours and
dealing with difficult situations. But more often, it’s one
of the most rewarding careers, where each day, DSPs
get to help the people they serve learn and grow, and
flourish.
“Fundamentally, our entire agency centers on Direct
Service Professionals because they’re the foundation
of everything we do,” said Fred Erlich. “They’re the
basis for everything we hope, dream, and ultimately
accomplish for the people we are proud to serve.”
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programs and services.
Go to www.LivingResources.org
and click the
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Arianna & Tracy get in the Christmas spirit.
But as Arianna and Tracy forged a connection, Tracy
began to come out of her shell. Over time, she
became better at expressing herself, and was able
to meet goals, like learning how to set the table. The
change in Tracy was apparent to her mother, who
had spent many years as her daughter’s primary
caretaker.
“I don’t know where we’d be without you,” she said to
Arianna during a recent phone call. “I’ve seen such a
positive change in my daughter. Thank you so much!”
Like so many parents and family members of people
we serve, Tracy’s mother is quick to express her
gratitude toward direct care staff. “A lot of families
really look at DSPs as part of their families,” said
Arianna, adding that Tracy’s mom bought a small gift
for each house staff member last Christmas to show
her thanks.
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LIVING RESOURCES
25TH ANNUAL CULINARY CORNUCOPIA
Living Resources’ signature event, the Culinary Cornucopia,
celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sunday, November 15,
2015 at the Albany Marriott.
Special touches for the silver anniversary began even before
guests entered the venue, as they were greeted with appetizers
served from the Charcoal Dole Barbeque food truck.
Inside, guests strolled through the silent auction area,
sampled artisanal teas and coffees from returning favorites,
Divinitea and Professor Java’s Coffee Sanctuary, and
paused for photo opportunities on the red carpet before
entering the ballroom. Once seated, guests could partake of
offerings from 11 of the finest and most popular restaurants
in the Capital Region, as well as try a variety of mixed drinks,
locally-made liquors and craft beer.
Staff of Angelo’s 677 Prime celebrate with Chef Ken Kehn, winner
of a gold medal and the Chef Anton Flory Grand Award.
Tony Panza and his wife, board
member Jill Braverman-Panza;
Angelo Mazzone, Sandy and
Joe Nardoci, Randall Perry, Drue
Sanders, LeGrande Serras, Living
Resources CEO Fred Erlich, and
event producer Joan Meyer. Joan
has since bid farewell to Living
Resources after 26 years of service
and we wish her well.
The ArtForms Gallery Achievement Award went this year
to College Experience graduate Rob Corso for his success in
his job at Orange Motors body shop. Following Rob’s award,
LeGrande Serras took to the stage for the Mission Moment
Challenge, asking guests to match a $5,000 challenge from
BBL Companies. Donations like these, going directly to
Living Resources programs make success stories like Rob’s
possible.
Special thanks go out to seven-time Presenting Sponsor
Hannaford Supermarkets, and to Supporting Sponsors
Dunkin’ Donuts and Prestige Vending Services for making
the 25th Cornucopia the most successful ever. Additionally,
a round of applause to the 11 participating chefs and
restaurants who, year after year, donate their time, talent and
fabulous food: 3 Ball BBQ, Albany Marriott Market, Angelo’s
677 Prime, Capital Region BOCES, Druthers Brewing
Company, Epicurean Bistro, Hilton Garden Inn by BBL
Hospitality, The Mallozzi Family, Reel Seafood Company,
Salty’s Pub and Bistro, and Saratoga Marriott Courtyard.
A pastry table was provided by students from the Culinary
Institute of America in memory of Certified Executive
Pastry Chef Noble Masi, who had served for many years as
an American Culinary Federation Judge for the competition
portion of the Culinary Cornucopia. The award given annually
for guests’ favorite restaurant of the evening was renamed the
Noble Masi People’s Choice Award.
Event emcee Benita Zahn acknowledged the many
people and organizations who had been involved with the
Cornucopia since its inception, including Donna and Yono
Purnomo of Yono’s Restaurant, who received a plaque for
their role in helping to create the event. Others recognized
included event chair and Certified Master Chef Dale Miller;
chefs Bill Hohenstein, John Marzilli, Jim Rhoads,
The Culinary Institute of America’s pastry table,
created in memory of Chef Noble Masi.
Photos: Donna Martin, Village Photo
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LIVING RESOURCES
Living Resources Artists Think BIG
Mural Puts Living Resources
Artists “On the Map”
Artists from Living Resources Saratoga Arts
Program and Day Program worked together
for one and a half years on a mural depicting a
colorful map of the world. The mural, painted
in sections at the arts studio in Malta, was transported to the Jewish
Community Center (JCC) of Schenectady, where it was assembled to
hang on permanent display above their Yulman Indoor Swimming Pool.
Our thanks to the JCC for organizing and hosting the mural unveiling
ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 and congratulations to
all the amazing artists for their beautiful work!
Above: Artists stand in front of their world
map mural shortly after it was unveiled at
the Schenectady JCC pool.
Left: Artists worked together to design
and create the mural at the Malta Arts
Center location.
Art on Wheels
A press conference was held on March 14th, 2016 at the
Latham Farms Hannaford Supermarket to announce the
launch of a partnership with the innovative bottle
redemption company CLYNK in New York State. Kudos to artist
Nadine Nandkissore of our Arts Program for having her work
selected to appear on CLYNK’s first recycling truck in the state!
CLYNK allows users to create a personal account, accumulate a
balance, and use the funds at their discretion to be redeemed
as cash, used for store purchases, or put toward charitable
donations. Living Resources is proud to be the first nonprofit in
New York to sign up for this creative and convenient fundraising
program with CLYNK. www.clynk.com
Artist Nadine Nandkissore (2nd from left) of Living Resources Arts
Program holds her painting “Fauvist Forest”, which was reproduced on
the side of a truck by bottle redemption company CLYNK. With Nadine,
from left to right, are Hannaford Community Relations Specialist Brian
Fabre; Living Resources CEO, Fred Erlich; Hannaford Albany Region
Director of Operations, Dennis Martin; and CLYNK CEO, Clayton Kyle.
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LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
Fall 2015 Day Program Awards
The Living Resources Day Programs Awards are held twice a year, in April and October, to
recognize the accomplishments of the people in our programs, and to give kudos to staff
members who demonstrate excellence in supporting the individuals they serve.
Tyrone proudly shows off the two awards he
received: Great Improvement in Money Skills
and Recognition in Exceptional Volunteering.
Living Resources CEO Fred Erlich and
Schenectady Jewish Community
Center Executive Director Mark
Weintraub appeared on Assemblyman
Angelo Santabarbara’s television
program, Assembly Update
to talk about the upcoming
Capital Capabilities Festival.
The festival, which spotlights the
accomplishments of people with
disabilities, will be held on
Sunday, April 17 at the JCC.
For more information on the event,
please visit https://www.facebook.com/
capitalcapabilities
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A group of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
receive the Starlight Award at the Fall Day Programs
Awards, held in October, 2015. The award is given to
Living Resources DSPs for excellence in their work.
(L-R: Deb LaPorte, Kristin Sweet, Kawana Temple,
Marilyn Butler, Amanda Spickerman and Shadiat Rabiu).
LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
SEEING THE WORLD
THROUGH THE EYES
OF VETERANS
On Thursday, December 30th, 2015, an art reception
was held at the Capital District YMCA’s 845 Commons
Men’s Residence in downtown Schenectady, showcasing
large-format canvas prints of photos taken by a group of
formerly-homeless veterans now living at the residence.
The vets worked with Living Resources Veterans
Services Project (VSP) Director Michael Cognetti and
photography instructor Dr. Erik Lord, himself a veteran,
who taught photography basics, as well as concepts of
visual texture and contrasts.
FEELING THE
WARMTH
As a part of a community learning
project, participants from our
Saratoga Day Community
Opportunities Program (DCOP)
hand–knitted over 50 winter
hats and scarves for people in
need. On November 19, 2015,
the winter wear was presented
to Shelters of Saratoga, an
organization that helps homeless
people in Saratoga County.
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LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
Congratulations,
Sheila! Sheila, a participant in Living
Resources Employment
Program, was presented with
a certificate of recognition
for her great work by
her supervisor, Jennifer
Ogrodowski, Head of Youth
Services at the Saratoga
Springs Public Library.
Keep up the good work!
N AT U R E I N T H
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Artists from Living Resources
Brain Injury Services worked
together to create an intricate
circular mosaic depicting
Northeast plants and animals.
The finished mosaic, measuring
over five feet in diameter, now hangs
at Living Resources’ Albany office.
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LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
Living Resources After School
Program (ASP) participants
and staff play a game at
their Thanksgiving party in
November, 2015.
Living Resources CEO Fred Erlich presents
a plaque to Donna Purnomo and
Chef Yono Purnomo of Yono’s Restaurant
in recognition of their role in the creation
of the Culinary Cornucopia, which
celebrated its 25th anniversary on
Sunday, November 15, 2015.
Rockin’ out on air guitar at
Living Resources Annual Picnic,
held on September 18, 2015 at
Krause’s Grove in Clifton Park.
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LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
It’s ZUMBA Time!
Antoinette, a participant in the
Rensselaer County Day Community
Opportunities Program (DCOP) coteaches a Zumba class alongside an
instructor from the YMCA for her fellow
Rensselaer DCOP participants. The class
meets weekly to dance, work out, and
have a great time.
You may notice that we
have included with this mailing a
reply envelope for your use. You may
use it now to support our Annual Fund,
or save it for the future to make a gift in
honor or memory of someone you love.
The individuals and families
served by Living Resources
appreciate your support.
Thank you for
sharing the journey
with us!
Service Coordinator Theresa Moffitt received
a plaque in recognition of her outstanding
service, presented by her supervisor, Jason
Mazzuca, Director of Service Coordination,
at the Staff Appreciation Day in December 2015.
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LIVING RESOURCES – Friends and Family
NeuroPsychologic Rehabilitation Services:
REBUILDING LIVES AFTER BRAIN INJURY
NeuroPsychologic Rehabilitation Services (NPRS)
is a comprehensive program designed to treat the
cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges resulting
from a traumatic brain injury. In conjunction with
Living Resources Brain Injury Services, NPRS is part of
a continuum of care as the next step in recovery after
hospitalization and traditional rehabilitation efforts.
Offered in 20-week cycles, NPRS focuses on intensive
rehabilitation tailored to individual participants (known
as trainees), focusing on improving cognitive difficulties
associated with brain injury, such as behavioral control,
attention and memory. In group and individual settings,
trainees work on emotional problems and relearning
social, interpersonal and life skills. Many trainees attend
several cycles of the program in order to gain maximum
benefit and continue their progress.
Trainees’ family members and significant others are
encouraged to attend the program. Individual and group
supportive counseling, educational programs, and peer
support are available to caregivers and loved ones of a
person who has suffered a brain injury.
On January 21, 2016, a graduation ceremony was held
for 12 trainees from the most recent NPRS program
cycle. Family members, friends and staff gathered in
Living Resources’ Cafetorium to listen as each graduate
spoke about the challenges and deficits caused by their
injuries, and the strategies learned in NPRS which are
helping them rebuild their lives and reach their goals.
To learn more about NPRS, visit their website
at www.neuropsychrehab.com or contact
Susan Cavallaro at (518)392-7314 or
[email protected]
Jim
“I enjoy NPRS, and being with other
people who understand … it opened
my eyes to things I was unaware of,
like adynamia, which means I have
low mental energy.
I know it affects others around me by
them thinking that I don’t care … but
that’s not the case. I care immensely
about everything and everyone, but
with adynamia, sometimes it’s hard
for me to show it.
“My name is Jim. The deficits I struggle
with are problems with my expressive
language, attention, and the processing
of information effectively … this means
that I struggle to communicate and
interact with others smoothly.
I’m continuing to improve despite the
many hurdles in front of me. I can’t be the
person I was but I’m developing a new me.”
Amy
I’ve learned to use a notebook to
write things down, to remind me
of things that need to be done …
having plans helps me immensely. I
am proud of who I am now … I was
told that I’d never be the person I was
before … but I enjoy being who I am
now. I feel like I have a voice now.”
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MANY THANKS TO MAJOR DONORS
Living Resources salutes the major donors and underwriters
who made our recent special events successful:
VETERANS SERVICES PROJECT ART SHOW
BBL Family of Companies
IntegraOptics
Pioneer Bank
Comfortex Window Fashions
KeyBank
Michael K. Conway
Robert & Shirley Lazar
The Review Foundation/
Rhea P. Clark
William & Connie Danko
M&T Bank
Greg & Michele Schwab
Angelo & Claire Dounoucos
David Mahoney & Noble Gas
Solutions
SEFCU
Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs
The Massry Charitable
Foundation
The David & Candace Weir
Foundation
The Culinary Institute
of America
First Niagara Bank
Donna & Yono Purnomo
Dangerous Import Group
Betty Gallagher
Regan Development
Hannaford Supermarkets
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
HSBC Bank
Saratoga Water
Marshall & Sterling Insurance
SEFCU
The Pike Company
UBS/John G. Walsh
Prestige Vending Services
VNA Homecare Options
Roger & Sherley Hannay
Daniel & Ellen Hogarty
25TH ANNIVERSARY CULINARY CORNUCOPIA
Albany Marriott
BBL Construction Services
Bond, Schoeneck & King
Bouchey Financial Group
CAP COM Federal Credit Union
CDPHP
The College of Saint Rose
DeCrescente Distributing Co.
Angelo & Claire Dounoucos
Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers
Dunkin’ Donuts
SAVE THESE DATES!
THE 7TH ANNUAL LIVING RESOURCES
GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
THE MOHAWK GOLF CLUB IN SCHENECTADY, NY
7:00 A.M. REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
7:45 A.M. SHOTGUN START
Support Living Resources programs and services
while enjoying a day of golf at one of the finest
golf courses in the Capital Region.
For more information, please contact
Marjorie Maniccia at (518) 218-0000, X 4372
or [email protected]
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THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016
LIVING RESOURCES NIGHT AT
THE TRI-CITY
VALLEYCATS
Join us for a night of baseball and fun at the
Joseph L. Bruno Stadium (The Joe) in Troy as the
ValleyCats play the Vermont Lake Monsters!
Watch Living Resources CEO Fredrick Erlich
throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the
game, and stay afterward for fireworks!
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HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS TO LIVING RESOURCES
August 15, 2015 through March 31, 2016
The following donors have chosen to make a tribute gift to Living Resources. Thank you family members, staff and
friends, for your vote of confidence in our services and for honoring our work with your generous contributions. Only
with your help can we continue to meet the challenges facing individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities,
traumatic brain injuries, and impairments associated with aging.
GIFTS MADE IN HONOR OF:
GIFTS MADE IN MEMORY OF:
Gary & Karen Cornwell
Michael & Lynne Long
Ted Levine
Bonnie & Tim Unser
Traci Cornwell
Michael & Lynne Long
Trisha Cornwell
Michael & Lynne Long
Warren Cornwell Jr. &
Bonnie Hall
Michael & Lynne Long
Betsy & Shane Gilchrest
Michael & Lynne Long
Christopher Long
Gary & Karen Cornwell
Kristin Kaiser
Justin Long
Joan Meyer
Richard A. Fuerst, Esq.
Dale Miller & Bryan Kelley
Mark & Jane Levine
John James Murphy
Carmella Murphy
Gerard Rozell
Linda Rozell-Shannon
Amy Levie
Judy & Joe Cuccolo
Harry Mulhall
Dennice Brown
Lynn May Brown
Bernard F. Conners
Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. D’Attilio
Paul Daly
David Farabee
Francis Martin
Kim Martin
Tony Ng
Society of Former Special
Agents of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation
Cindy and Ed Sternal
Susan Nardolillo
Elaine Sacco
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Scovello
James Riccardi
James & Christine Pollock
Helen Rynd
Roberta Nahill
Kerri Goodman Saunders
Thomas & Mary Ellen Windish
Tom Unser
Donna Martin
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year’s ValleyCats Living
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5000202 covers all counties in the Capital Region.
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Officers:
Bonita Sanchez, President
Dr. Philip Fusco, Vice President
Board Members:
James Adams
Patrick Curran
John S. Delaney
Dr. Susan DeLuke
Sara Erickson
Christopher Greagan
Neil L. Levine
Bonnie Unser, Director of Development
Peter Koniuto, Assistant Director of Development
Susan Lovelock, Communications Specialist
Marjorie Maniccia, Gift Administration and
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Shirley Readdean
Gayla Riccardi
Rosemary Taylor
Kevin Tully
Paul Valente
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Alta Schallehn, Vice President
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Robert Wakeman, Secretary
Daniel Round, Treasurer
Peter Cornell, Secretary
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Vladia C. Boniewski
Steven B. Bouchey
Dr. Jill Braverman-Panza
A.J. Dandrea
Darren Donohue
Angelo Dounoucos
Claire Dounoucos
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Robert H. Ormerod
Michael A. Quaranta
Donald D. Reisinger, II
Dorothy S. Stevens
April J. Volk
Robert Wakeman
Christopher D. Ward
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Bishop Emeritus
Howard J. Hubbard
Hon. Gerald D. Jennings
Hon. Karen B. Johnson
Dale L. Miller, CMC, WGMC, AAC
Sandra V. Nardoci
John J. Puig
Rabbi Scott Shpeen