Services - A Very Special Place, Inc

A
Very
Special
Place
Inc.
From the
Board of Directors
It is with much pride to say that in 2010, A
Very Special Place, Inc. marked its 36th year of
service to the people with developmental disabilities
living in the community of Staten Island. It all began
when a need was defined - for people with
developmental disabilities to become fully accepted
into their community. The founders of A Very Special
Place, Inc. undertook a mission to empower people
with developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives.
Both the founders and staff of devoted professionals
continue to reach this vision, which has resulted in
the growth of a complete service agency that meets
the needs of over 1,600 Staten Islanders and their
families.
The word “potential” is used to describe something
that is capable of developing into a reality. Each
person at AVSP has a dream of achieving his/her
own goals. I call upon all of our friends to continue
to promote these visions. In these economic times,
it is even more important to embrace the idea of
giving, so that together we can bring “potential” to
the next level so that it can become a “reality.”
Financial contributions from friends like you allow
us to provide the wider range of services that our
consumers and their families currently receive.
It is my hope that you will continue to support A
Very Special Place in all of its efforts, so that the
potential of our consumers can become the realities
that they seek. By making a financial contribution,
providing employment opportunities for our
employment training participants, attending our
annual Golf Outing, or volunteering, you are
engaging in the creation of an environment where
the goals of our consumers can be achieved.
On behalf of the consumers, staff and my fellow
members of the Board of Directors, it is with great
pride that I present this Annual Report for A Very
Special Place, Inc.
Sonia Braniff
President
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Changing
Potential Into Reality
The potential that each person has inside
themselves can be unlocked with the right
key, turning their potential into a reality. The
pages of this annual report highlight the great
progress we are making towards empowering
people with developmental disabilities and
unlocking their full potential. The past 36
years have been wonderful, and the future
of AVSP holds promising opportunities for
people with developmental disabilities as we
continue to provide quality programs and
services that promote the ongoing growth and
personal success of our participants as they
strive to enrich their lives.
In 1974, we set out on a mission to enable
each person to achieve their fullest potential
through programs and services that are
individually tailored to suit their needs, as well
as the needs of their families. For the past 36
years, AVSP has made great strides towards
achieving this goal, with the support of our
consumers, their families and advocates, our
staff and our many friends and volunteers in
the community. We are honored that so many
people have embraced this mission and joined
us on this journey.
For goals to be reached by those we serve,
it takes dedication and the perseverance.
Independence is the prize that each
participant strives for and they overcome
challenges each and every day to achieve
it. We offer a wide range of activities and
programs that continually change and
expand, as the demands and interests of
the participants grow and change. Each
individual has tremendous potential and by
offering many positive directions for them
to choose, we are laying the groundwork for
success.
The staff at AVSP play an integral role in the
successes of our consumers as they unlock
the potential of each participant and guide
them on their road to achieving fullness
in their lives. In each of our programs and
services, lives are constantly changing,
drawing people closer to finding their level of
independence.
We are proud of the accomplishments of
AVSP. Over the years, we have opened two
major program centers, the Quintard Center
and the New Dorp Center. We developed
Teleride, the first transportation system of
its kind on Staten Island and started the
Senior Network, one of the the first senior
citizen center for people with developmental
disabilities in New York City. More recently,
we started the Creative Arts Network to
enable our consumers to express themselves
through art. The Employment Training
Alternatives program will be extending their
culinary skills to operate a café on New Dorp
Lane open to the public. This café will also be
combined with a supportive apartment living
opportunity for six individuals. Along the
way, we also established five homes and three
apartments that provide residential services to
59 individuals.
All of these achievements would not be
possible without the support of our volunteers,
donors and friends. Government funding alone
is not enough to expand programs and extend
our services to more people so that they too
can achieve their fullest potential. Thank you
for embracing our mission and supporting
people with developmental disabilities.
Genevieve R. Benoit
Executive Director
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ervices
Since we strive to meet the individual needs
of over 1,600 children and adults, our programs
and services are as diverse as the people who
utilize them. Staff members join with individuals,
their families and advocates to create a positive,
productive, supportive and caring environment
where quality services are provided. With these
collaborative efforts, people of all ages with
developmental disabilities are assisted in meeting
their immediate needs and in planning for the
future.
Adult Day Services
A vast array of offerings are available to consumers
aged eighteen and over depending upon the needs
of the individual and what they wish to achieve.
Active community involvement and independence
are promoted within the context of varied
activities offered in these programs.
• T
he New Dorp Lane Habilitation Services
and the Milton Avenue Habilitation Services
are both available in a fully accessible facility,
which offers life-skill training both on and offsite to meet daily challenges. Resources within
the community are used to provide hands-on
experiences to achieve individually selected
valued outcomes and encourage consumers to
interact on a one-to-one basis with their peers.
They offer numerous outside field activities in
addition to the Center-based schedule. Each
participant selects a special activity, event,
or hobby, which he or she can look forward to
engaging in on a regular basis. Many skills
are learned and reinforced in natural settings
during field activities.
• T
he Quintard Habilitation Services provides
assessment and both site and communitybased training to develop the social, vocational,
travel, and other skills necessary for work
preparedness. Hands-on experience is provided
in various locations on Staten Island.
• Within
this program, Team Cuisine consists of
a group of consumers who are learning to follow
menus, create shopping lists, travel to the
store to purchase general items, general food
preparation, as well as baking and cooking to
prepare them for employment in restaurant and
catering fields.
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he Senior Network is a retirement program
that promotes the development of leisure skills
through a variety of classes including ceramics,
tile crafts, dancing and cooking, while assisting
them in maintaining their present daily living
skills. The Senior Network supports community
integration of seniors through participation
in activities that are offered at local senior
centers. It provides enrichment opportunities
and activities for those who wish to pursue the
increasingly diverse interests reflected among
today’s active seniors. Seniors choose activities
that support independence and help them
spend their retirement in a productive manner
while maintaining their acquired skills.
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ervices
Employment Training
Recreational & Respite Services
Employment training services assist individuals
in assessing employment skills and preparing
them to enter the workforce. The Supported
Employment program arranges training and job
placement for individuals who demonstrate skills
needed for employment in the community. While
on the job, coaches mentor our hired participants,
giving them the confidence and skills needed to
advance into a career. Our supported employment
participants are involved in many work
opportunities throughout Staten Island.
Evening and weekend recreational services
provided through the Community Center assist
people to enhance their leisure and social skills in
a secure environment outside the home, as well
as in the community at large.
Outreach Services
Outreach services are generally provided outside
the setting of our program sites. These services
“without barriers” assist families by giving them
access to a wider breadth of alternatives, services,
goals and even environmental aids.
• S
ervice Coordination helps individuals and their
families to identify needs, develop self-advocacy
skills and obtain services and benefits. Routine
consultations with consumers and families
are conducted by qualified service coordinators
to ensure a consumer’s individual choice is
promoted and satisfaction is maintained.
• R
esidential Habilitation aids children and adults
in improving their daily living skills, maintaining
abilities, and carrying over skills learned in
school or program during one-on-one sessions
in the family’s home.
• F
amily Reimbursement provides financial
support to individuals and their families for
approved products and services.
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he Community Center offers evening and
Saturday morning recreational programs with
participants selecting their desired classes/
modules on a trimester basis with courses
such as fine arts, athletics, crafts, music and
exercise. Program participants help to plan
community outings of interest. Peer interaction
is encouraged, as are personal growth and selfimprovement through class modules that are
selected by the participants.
• T
he Weekend Respite program offers site and
community-based recreational activities as a
respite to the family on Saturdays and Sundays.
Individuals have the opportunity to attend a
variety of events that they select, plan and
attend.
• T
he Weekend Respite for Teens assists teens
and young adults in planning weekly outings
and activities based on their preferences.
Activities focus on independence, building on
current competencies, enhancing self-esteem,
and becoming more familiar with recreational
resources.
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Creative Arts Network, located at the Snug
Harbor Cultural Arts Center, is an agency-wide
gathering of program participants who have
demonstrated an emerging or existing desire
to express and develop his/her artistic abilities
in a community based setting. Ongoing art
instruction, exploration, and the ability to
display artwork in the community are provided.
• T
he After School program offers a structured
environment for 11-14 year-old children
to participate in athletic, recreational
and therapeutic activities, review school
assignments on two afternoons a week during
the school year.
Transportation Services
The TeleRide transportation network, a centralized
transportation service coordinating a variety
of transportation options, was the first ondemand transportation service of its kind when
introduced by AVSP in 1985. TeleRide encourages
independence and mobility by allowing individuals
to plan activities in advance without reliance on
public transportation.
TeleRide operates 30 daily routes throughout
Staten Island that are utilized not only by people
that attend AVSP programs, but also by those
who participate in activities at other Staten Island
agencies for people with developmental disabilities.
Residential Alternatives
Our residential settings are homes that offer
individually tailored environments for people aged
18 and over. The personal and social development
of each resident is encouraged to help facilitate
self-reliance and independence. A full range
of services is available. Supervision levels and
personalized staff assistance are based on the
unique needs of each individual.
• S
upportive Living arrangements provide
residential settings for adults who can live and
work independently with minimal guidance
and supervision.
• S
upervised Living settings provide a structured
environment of 24-hour supervision, and can
vary based on the needs of the residents.
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M
ilestones
AVSP continues its mission to provide programs
and services for people of all ages with
developmental disabilities and to assist them in
finding opportunities to achieve independence
and self-fulfillment. The consumers’ needs are
continuously addressed by current programs.
The following accomplishments provides more
opportunities for the needs of newly identified
people:
In the Spring of 2008, the agency opened the
Jefferson Residence, providing residential support
to eight individuals. Residents receive assistance
with specific activities of daily living to enable
each individual to become as independent as
possible.
In 2009, AVSP marked its 35th anniversary of
providing services for the developmentally
disabled within the Staten Island community.
AVSP opened the first Day Treatment Center
and Community Center at its first home at 241
New Dorp Lane 35 years ago. Today there are six
residences and two program centers. In 2010,
construction concluded on the seventh AVSP
living opportunity, a Supportive Apartment. The
Harvest Café opened to the public for breakfast
and lunch and is a training site for program
participants. This is a great opportunity for the
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Employment Training Alternatives (ETA) program
participants to gain skills that can be used in their
lives and hopefully future workplaces.
The agency’s Creative Arts Network continues to
provide the opportunity to foster independence,
development, and expression of artistic talents to
establish personal growth. The Creative Arts
Network held their first art show at the Staten
Island Children’s Museum at Snug Harbor in the
Fall of 2008 and held their very first auction in the
Fall of 2009. They continue to participate in
contests, which have had both exciting and
winning outcomes.
The 19th Annual Special Strokes for Special Folks
Golf Outing achieved a notable benchmark by
raising more than all other prior Golf Outings, due
to the support received from the many sponsors,
golfers, and Inkind donors who helped prepare
for the event and joined us on that day. Special
Strokes for Special Folks has generated well
over $1.5 million dollars to date, to support the
programs and services offered at A Very Special
Place, Inc. The year 2009 also marked the 20th
anniversary of the Special Strokes for Special
Folks Golf Outing.
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he Annual
Special Strokes
for Special Folks
Golf Outing
The Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing,
said to be the second largest golf outing in New
York City, is one of our major fundraising activities.
Thanks to the generous support of the American
Golf Corporation’s Adopt-A-Charity Program,
the annual outing is held at the beautiful and
challenging South Shore Golf Course each August.
With over 20 years since our first tournament,
Special Strokes for Special Folks has become one
of the top golf events on Staten Island, raising
over 1.5 million to help empower people with
developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives.
The outing features an exciting day of golf
followed by dinner and a silent auction. Golfers
have a chance to bid on a fabulous golf package
at Pebble Beach in California, thanks to our
partnership with Lexus of Manhattan and the
Lexus Champions for Charity program. Other
auction items include getaway vacations, artwork,
theatre tickets, sports memorabilia and tickets to
area sporting events.
Registration includes 18 holes of golf with carts,
breakfast, lunch and complimentary snacks and
beverages throughout the day. Players compete
in various hole in one contests including a Lexus
automobile provided by Lexus of Manhattan and
the Lexus Champions for Charity Program.
Visit our web site at www.avspny.org
for more photos from the most recent Golf Outing
and information about the next one.
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H
ow You Can Help
A Very Special Place, Inc. relies on your generosity
to support its mission of empowering people with
developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives.
There are a number of ways that individuals can
become involved with A Very Special Place. You
can become a friend of the Agency by attending
one of our special events, making a charitable
contribution, donating your time as an Agency
Volunteer, or by providing job opportunities for
consumers through the Supported Employment
Program.
Our primary goal is to assist every consumer to
achieve his or her fullest potential. AVSP relies
on the generous support of individuals like you to
improve the quality of life for Staten Islanders with
developmental disabilities. Your annual gift will
ensure that:
• P
rogram participants will experience community
inclusion and improve their socialization skills
by attending museums, ballet and theater
performances, musical concerts and other
cultural and sporting events all around the city.
• C
ommunity Center participants will increase
their self esteem and realize the benefits of
physical recreation through bowling and
competitive softball leagues, archery, swimming,
golf, volleyball and other leisure activities.
• T
hose who utilize Outreach Services will receive
the much-needed support for families whose
members benefit from additional services.
• P
eople with developmental disabilities will have
advocates who will work to guarantee their
full rights as equal citizens entitled to live full
and meaningful lives as they choose within the
community.
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A Very Special Place, Inc. is registered with the
New York State Office Charities Registration and
has received a 501(c)(3) tax determination status
from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit
agency. Contributions made to AVSP are tax
deductible to the fullest extent allowed under state
and federal laws.
Gifts of Tribute
Gifts in memory or in honor of someone is a special
way to remember friends, colleagues and loved
ones. You can make a tribute gift to AVSP by
sending a note along with your check indicating
whom the gift is in memory and/or in honor of and
the name and address of a family representative of
the honoree. We will notify the family that a gift has
been received from you in memory or in honor of
their loved one.
Matching Gifts
Many companies will double (or sometimes triple)
the value of employees’ personal gifts. If your
company participates in a gift-matching program,
simply obtain an application from your human
resources office and return it with your donation.
Matching gifts are easy to apply for and provide
an excellent way to enhance the value of your
charitable donations.
Stock and Real Estate Gifts
By donating appreciated assets, you can make a
lasting contribution while receiving tax benefits
such as charitable income tax deductions and
capital gain tax savings.
Workplace Giving
AVSP participates in various municipal and federal
campaigns in New York and New Jersey and in
many payroll deduction campaigns through the
United Way. If you work for a company that offers
payroll deductions, you may designate A Very
Special Place on your corporate payroll deduction
form through your workplace giving campaigns.
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Aming AVSP in Your Will
Leaves a Legacy of Caring
Your planned gift is an investment in A Very
Special Place and its programs, which will help us
to embrace the future. One especially meaningful
way to help is to remember A Very Special Place,
Inc. in your will. Through a bequest you can help
to ensure that your neighbors in the community
achieve a brighter future while linking your name
for years to come.
A Very Special Place, Inc.
Director of Development
49 Cedar Grove Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.987.1234
or
[email protected]
A bequest may allow you to make a more
significant gift than you could otherwise afford
in your lifetime and may also reduce your estate
taxes. Moreover, your support will enable A
Very Special Place, Inc. to continue to be a
provider of programs and services for people with
developmental disabilities for future generations.
A number of additional planned giving
opportunities will allow you to provide for your
family, distribute your assets according to your
wishes, save on income, gift, and estate taxes and
leave a legacy without giving up assets now. To
ensure that your planned giving arrangements are
legally valid and effective, we recommend that
you consult with an attorney or financial advisor in
their preparation.
Discover how you can actually increase your
income, get a money-saving charitable deduction,
and avoid capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated
securities – all while also supporting AVSP. For
more information or any questions you may have,
please contact us. We look forward to exploring
with you ways to integrate charitable giving into
your financial and estate plans. If you have already
named A Very Special Place, Inc. in your plan,
please let us know so that we can acknowledge
your gift intentions.
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F
riends of A Very Special Place
The following donors have provided significant financial support to AVSP during fiscal years 2008 - 2010 (7/1/07 - 6/30/10).
$25,000 - $99,999.00
Northfield Bank Foundation
Polonsky Dare to Dream Fund
$10,000.00 - $24,999.99
Traditional Abstract Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wood
$500.00 - $999.99
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Casazza
Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. Casey
CMC Public Sector Campaign
Di Leo Family
Mr. Bruce K. Fraidowitz & Ms. Connie Barrett
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Kang Suk Construction
Knights of Columbus – H. Stolzenthaler
Council, #1675
June Laub
Lexus Champions for Charity
Liberty Contracting Corporation
Manfredi Chrysler Jeep & Dodge LLC
Med World Pharmacy
Northfield Bank
Pacific Fruit – Bonita Bananas
Phoenix Beverages, Inc.
Safari Realty
Marion Tasso
The Bank of New York Mellon
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Weibel
Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc
Mr. & Mrs. Carlo A. Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Benoit, Jr.
Anne Marie Briguglio
Brooklyn Heating Corp.
Douglas Cantarella
Cardinal Electric Supply Corp.
Central Office Alarm Co., Ltd.
Linda L. Coull
Mr. & Mrs. Anselmo Dima
Eden II
Elks Lodge #841
Financial Planning Concepts of America, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Flaherty
Fleuron & Associates, Inc.
Gaeta Interior Demolition, Inc.
Genetech Building Systems, Inc.
Mary T. Gormley
Haym Salomon Division of the Arts
I.T.S. Messenger Service
Mark C. Irving
Betty Kanippel
Li Greci’s Staaten
Louis L. Buttermark & Sons
Mangone Developers
Mark Lauria Associates, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Marrillo
John G. McCarthy
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Milza
Patricia Phoel
Krista Price
Progra m Risk Management, Inc.
Rab’s Country Lanes
Raymond A. Vomero Associates, Inc.
Clare Rich
Richard Billi Landscaping
Richard H. Bennett-Attorney At Law
Ms. Karen Rumberg & Mr. Michael Ryan
S & V Electrical Corporation
St. John’s University
Scaran Oil Service Company
Barbara Schubert
Mr. & Mrs. William Shea
SI Bank & Trust
Silver Lake Golf Course
Michael G. Tedesco
TD Bank
Linda Tokarzewski
Kevin Weir
Wil Johns Tire Empire
Ginger Yannotta
$1,000.00 - $2,499.99
$250.00 - $499.99
A&B Van Service, Inc.
Diffendale & Kubec Architects
Gary Hersch
Kevin J. Hunt
Majestic Foods
Office Equipment Company of Staten Island
Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
$5,000.00 - $9,999.99
ARM Transportation
BDO USA, LLP
Genevieve R. Benoit
Diane M. Buglioli
Chancy Memorial Foundation
Con Edison
Mr. & Mrs. Gus Di Leo
Mr. & Mrs. Seto Jew
Mutual of America
NRG Arthur Kill Power LLC
RPM Insurance
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Scollar
Sevenberry Construction LLC
Stop & Stor Charitable Fund
Sunrise Office Systems, Inc.
The Staten Island Foundation
$2,500.00 - $4,999.99
AA Advanced Action Pest Control
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Alessi
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Barry
Elissa Barry
Benefit Analysis Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Braisted
Mr. & Mrs. Louis P. Buglioli
Burke Supply Systems
Steven Callan
Casey & Barnett, LLC
Roseanne Celic
Christine Cipriano
Clifton, Budd & DeMaria, LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel V. Cooke, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Coscia
Customer Account Transfer Division
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Delin
Eaton Vance Management
EHC Benefits Agency, Inc.
EmblemHealth
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Rochelle Fleischner-Powell
Four Seasons Painting
Joan Goldwasser
JVA Masonry, Inc.
Island Ford
KAM Construction Services
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Krajkowski
Patty Larsen
Lt. Stanley W. Ericson Post of the Amercian Legion
Joanne Maviglia
Thomas J. McCauley
Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McCormick
Jason Melnick
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Montella
Lynne Moses
Rose Mary & Josephine Muradas
Northern NJ CFC
Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC
Red Alert, Inc.
Helen Sangiorgio
Joseph Scamardella
Staten Island South Shore Grandmother’s Club #1028
Margaret Swir
Supersnipper Inc.
Eve Taranto
Telecom Voice & Data, Inc.
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AAA Approved Appliance Repairs
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Acerra
Aida’s Liquors, Inc.
Gloria Aldamuy
Catherine Benoit
Maureen Brennick
Charles Pfeiffer, Inc.
Clean Swift Maintenance, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coscia
Marie T. Coscia
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Czerwinski Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Decker
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. DeSantis
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Dobis
Rose Doddy – Licensed Massage Therapist
Imelda Doherty
Charlyn Dondiego
Pier Fetz
Flag Container Services, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Dermot Flynn
FOA & Son Corporation
Curtis K. Goss, D.D.S., P.C.
Hartan Brokerage Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Healy
Heritage Hills Developers – Builders
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Holder
Jordan Anderson, Inc.
Damien Kane
Dotty Kroft
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Lambert
Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Laner
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Lee
Virginia A. Lee
Maryann Lombardo
M.J. Fortunato Septic Cleaning Service, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Benedict D. Macri
Maria Mancino
Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Martin
Agnes McKinnon
Rocco Melchiorre
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Michael
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Edward Monaco
MTA NYC Transit
William Musante
Mr. & Mrs. George Negas
O’Leary & Spero
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Palladino, Jr.
Ann M. Profilio
Richmond Elevator Company
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Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Mr. & Mrs. Sean M. Hennessey
Henny’s Restaurant
Eileen Hopkins
Ms. Deborah Huff & Ms. Linda Kilby
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Inganamorte
J & H Builders
Helen E. Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Kaul
Hillary Keltz
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Kennedy
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Klein
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Konczynski
Nancy Lange, RN
Latourette Ladies Club
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lefkowitz
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Leon
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Lombardi
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Lombardo
Dr. Maria Tasso Longo & Mr. Vincent Longo, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lowe
$100 - $249.99
Carol A. Lynn
AARP Chapter #2712
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Magill
Joan Adams
Peter Malarkey
Dr. & Mrs. Rizalito B. Advincula
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher McCoy
Dr. & Mrs. Alejandro V. Albano
Frederick McKinnon
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. Albunio
Michael McMahon
Angiuli Katkin & Gentile LLP
Karen Miettinen
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Appello
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mills
Kerry R. Arndt, AAI, CIC
Carole Mirabile
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. of New York Inc.
Ken Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. John Baranello
Janice Moschetta
Thomas Barber
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Mosiello
Helen E. Beattie
MZ Associates
George Belle-Oudry
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Nagy
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Bergendale
Bob Newman
A. Christopher Bernardini D.D.S., P.C.
Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. O’Connell
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Bertucci
Gloria J. O’Donnell
Phyllis Bilotti
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ominelli
Scott A. Bojer
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Paccione
Cynthia Borchers
Marie T. Paccione
Mr. & Mrs. George V. Bossert
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Pagnotta
Mr. & Mrs. George Y. Bramwell
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Panzella
Jane Brech
Mr. Nicholas Pascarelli & Ms. Dorothy Lefever
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Brennan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Persichetty
Budget Blinds
Lisa Peterson
Kevin F. Buthorn
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pizza
Mr. & Mrs. Louis L. Buttermark
Louise Porcelli
Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Caccese
R/L Lighting Co.
Ms. Enza & Ms. LeeAnne Calciano-Meuli
Mr. & Mrs. Tibor Rafael
Danielle M. Callan
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Reali
Calvanico Associates, Inc.
Maria Rial
Carlo Hair Salon
Emily Rizzo
Jean M. Cascio
Mr. & Mrs. Brian K. Rowan
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Cea
Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Russo
Brian Centrone
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Sardone
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Choquette
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sattler
Richard D. Ciaccio
Clove Lakes Health Care & Rehab Center, Inc. Michele Savini
Jackie Scarcella
Timothy Coff
Mr. & Mrs. Nick Seccondro
Colonial Funeral Home
Donna Sherman
Robert Connelly
Sons of Norway, Nansen Lodge 410
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cooper
Sottile, Megna, M.D., PC
Noreen Corrigan
Mr. & Mrs. John Spranklin
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coscia
Stat-Land Security Services, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Criscitello
Staten Island Audiological Services
Mr. & Mrs. James Crotty
Staten Island Women’s Golf Association
Lisa Cruz
Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Stefanczyk
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Cullen
Anna Theresa Stilwell
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dalton
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tedesco
Kathleen A. Daly
The Naso Organization
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Davis
The Peoples Workshop, Ltd.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. De Bonis
Elaine Thompson
De Vito, Colella & Associates, CPA, PC
Troiano Contracting
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Denault, Jr.
Mark Washington
Barbara A. Devaney
Diana Wasserman
Kathy Devlin
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Xiques
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dicks
Mr. & Mrs. Benedetto DiCostanzo
James A. Dollard, Esq.
In-Kind $100 or Greater:
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Donnelly
2econd Stage Theatre
E.B. Pritchard Glass & Metal
A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa
Nancy Edwards
AirTran Airways
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Edwards, Jr.
American Folk Art Museum
Janice B. Ellsworth
American Golf Corporation
Carl C. Fahs
American Museum of Natural History
Mr. & Mrs. John Fiore
Mark Amoruso
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Florio
AmWINS Brokerage
William Frew Jr., Esq.
Antigua, Inc.
Christopher Frye
Arden Shell
Lucy Fundaro
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Furniture Restoration Workshop
ARM Transportation
Mary C. Gabriel
Art Lab, Inc.
Steven Gach
Badlands Golf Club
Michael Gallo
Barrymore Theatre
Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Genovese
Barth & McCallig
Golf Performance Center, LLC
Beauty & Wellness Day Spa
James A. Gribbin
Beiersdorf, Inc.
Steven Grillo
Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture
Mr. & Mrs. Raffaele Guerriero, Jr.
Belly Button Maternity & Baby Boutique
Todd Hallett
Genevieve R. Benoit
Stephen F. Harasek
Billy Casper Golf
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Harnedy
Blistex, Inc.
Harry’s Discount Appliances 18th Ave Inc.
Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theatre
Mr. & Mrs. James Hartnett
Bocelli Restaurant
Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hasson
Borghese Inc.
Rogers Surveying, P.L.L.C.
Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP
Safe Harbor Healthcare Services
Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Scotto
Kim Semple
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shapses
Silver Lake Ladies Golf Club
Eleanor Sinski
Spare Pair Vision Center
Staten Island Golf Practice Center
Keri Ann Stewart
Tailored Technologies LLC
Taub’s Floor Covering of Staten Island
Timbermen Tree Service, Inc.
August A. Tolomie
Beatrice Victor
Walsh Electrical Contracting Inc.
Timothy C. Whyte
Wohl & O’Mara, L.L.P.
The Woman’s Club of Staten Island
Brighton USA, Ltd.
Brooklyn Brewery
Buckingham Badler Associates Inc.
Diane M. Buglioli
Bulova Corp.
Bunker Hill Golf Course
Butthead Covers
Café Bella Vita
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Callan
Callaway Golf Foundation
Canlon’s Restaurant
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carroll’s Garden Florist & Gift Shop
Chancy Memorial Foundation
Chase Bank
Checkerbells
Chelsea Art Museum
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Chill International
Cielo Ristorante
Clem Snacks, Inc.
Coach, Inc.
College of Staten Island
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Con Edison
Leonora Coscia
Costco Wholesale
Coty Inc.
Country Collection Furniture
Crown Elegance Bridal
Cruz Golf Country Club
Cuisinart
Damon’s Marlboro
Danny Blaine’s
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mr. & Mrs. Gus DiLeo
Dirt Busters Car Wash
D.J. Colby Company, Inc.
Dock’s Clam Bar
Rose Doddy
EHC Benefits Agency, Inc.
EP Pro
Emblem Health
Esquire Auto Body Inc.
Euphoria Spa NYC
Excel Golf Products, Inc.
Exhale Spa
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Flowers by Bernard
FOA & Son Corporation
Foxwoods
Gambler Ridge Golf Course
Giovanni Galante
Diane Garra
Gerico Industries LLC/Yar Golf
GGblue, LLC
Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc.
Golf Magazine
Gloria Grumbach
Hair Express
Mr. & Mrs. James Hartnett
Herr Foods, Inc.
High Bridge Hills Golf Club
Hilton Garden Inn
Honest Tea
Imperial Palace
Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum
Italianissimo Ristorante
Ivory & Co.
JCC of Staten Island
Jimmy Max
JR Cigars
JRC Management Corp.
Kao Brands
Keurig, Inc.
Knead To Escape
Dotty Kroft
La Botte Restaurant
La Fontana Restaurant
Late Night with Conan O’Brien
Lathrop & Gage
Lexus Champions for Charity
Lia Schorr Day Spa
Lily’s of Beverly Hills
Lobster House Joe’s
Lord & Taylor
Luddie’s Fine Jewelry, Inc.
Luxottica Retail
Majestic Foods
Mancini Giuffre
Marchon Eyewear
Marine Park Golf Course
Martini Golf Tees Inc.
Massage Envy
Maui Jim USA, Inc.
Michelle McAuley
Mr. & Mrs. James J. McNamara
Medieval Times
Ken Mitchell
Mohegan Sun
Moravian Florist
MTM Printing
Museum of Modern Art
Museum of the Moving Image
New Jersey Devils
New Victory Theater
New York City Police Museum
New York Football Giants
New York Jets Foundation
New York Philharmonic
Northfield Bank
New York Rangers
Oakley, Inc.
Ocean Potion
Office Equipment Company of Staten Island
O’Leary & Spero
Omni Hotels
Outback Steakhouse
Paper Mill Playhouse
Peek-A-Boo Children’s Boutique
Pennsauken Country Club
Performance Health
Perkins Family Restaurant
PGA National Resort & Spa
Phoenix Beverages, Inc.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Plaza House Coffee
Portobello Café
Posh Baby
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Postorino
R. Ippolito Distributors, LLC
Rab’s Country Lanes
Raw Beauty Inc.
Renaissance Times Square Hotel
Richmond County Golf Shop
Riviera Hotel & Casino
Rock Hill Golf & Country Club
Royal Press
Royce Brook Golf Club
RPM Insurance
Rubin Museum of Art (RMA)
Safari Amusement Park
Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Helen Sangiorgio
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Scollar
SeeMore Putter Company
Serengeti Eyewear
Mr. & Mrs. William Shea
ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard
SI Bank & Trust
Silver Lake Golf Course
Smathers & Branson
South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa
South Street Seaport Museum
South Shore Country Club
South Shore Golf Course
Southwest Airlines
St. John’s University
St. George Theatre
Staaten House Coffee
Staten Island Biker’s Association
Staten Island Golf Practice Center
Staten Island Historical Society
Staten Island Lions Club
Staten Island Parent Magazine
Staten Island Yankees
Steve Madden, Ltd.
Supersnipper Inc.
Lisa Swan
T-Fal WearEver
Marion Tasso
The Bank of New York Mellon
The Booklegger
The Boston Beer Company
The Fitz Casino & Hotel
The Hall of Frames
The Jewish Museum
The Links at Brigantine Beach
The Little Shop of Angels
The New Group
The Paley Center for Media
The Ritz-Carlton, New York, Battery Park
Thrifty Exterminating
Timber Point Golf Course
Time To Go Organizers, LLC
Trattoria Romana
Tumi
U.S. Marines Toys for Tots
USA Dawgs
Ventura Insurance Brokerage, Inc.
Verizon Telecomm Pioneers
Vornado Air, LLC
Wells Fargo Insurance Services, USA
Wagner College
Walt Disney World Company
Water Works
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Weibel
Westerleigh Press
Maureen Whyte
Wildlife Conservation Society
Winn Incorporated
Wonica Realtors & Appraisers
Woodlake Country Club
Ginger Yannotta
A
Very
Special
Place
Inc.
F
inancial Statement
June 30,
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalants
Due from governmental agencies
Prepaid expenses and deposits
Debt service reserves
Deferred bond financing costs, net
Fixed assests, net
Liabilities and Net Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes
Due to third parties
Due to clients
Deferred revenue
Bonds Payable
Mortgage Payable
Loans Payable
Total Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Net assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
2010
2009
$ 4,198,360.00
$ 2,700,250.00
$
108,310.00
$ 3,269,005.00
$
381,419.00
$ 16,921,160.00
$ 27,578,504.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ 1,479,033.00
$
1,561,911.00
$
751,875.00
$
89,310.00
$
145,022.00
$ 13,030,000.00
$ 2,724,395.00
$ 1,885,914.00
$ 21,667,460.00
$
948,167.00
$ 1,146,020.00
$
545,834.00
$
99,272.00
$
161,897.00
$ 13,355,000.00
$ 3,101,905.00
$ 1,885,914.00
$ 21,244,009.00
$
3,985,461.00
2,703,362.00
122,960.00
4,916,839.00
398,900.00
14,776,865.00
26,904,387.00
2008
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,548,581.00
2,919,188.00
95,354.00
4,955,742.00
416,381.00
13,343,515.00
25,278,761.00
$
738,053.00
$ 1,024,537.00
$
451,316.00
$
102,272.00
$
221,174.00
$ 12,008,531.00
$ 3,474,990.00
$ 1,935,914.00
$ 19,956,787.00
5,911,044.00
$ 5,660,378.00
$ 5,321,974.00
-
-
-
$ 27,578,504.00
$
26,904,387.00
$
25,278,761.00
P A G E
11
A
ctivities Statement
Year ended June 30,
Program Revenue
Fee for service revenue
Program Contracts with government agencies
Client fees
Contributions and fundraising activities
Special events, net of expenses of
$39,289, $41,967 and $37,870 respectively
Interest income
Other revenue
Total Program Revenue
2010
2009
2008
$
$
$
$
15,300,464.00
1,610,865.00
74,958.00
34,197.00
$
$
$
$
14,338,463.00
1,988,311.00
77,015.00
68,935.00
$
$
$
$
13,275,166.00
2,051,784.00
72,008.00
25,942.00
$
$
$
$
109,285.00
20,777.00
13,125.00
17,163,671.00
$
$
$
$
126,592.00
43,216.00
14,776.00
16,657,308.00
$
$
$
$
112,488.00
122,784.00
11,750.00
15,671,922.00
Expenses
Program Expenses:
Teleride Program
Residential Programs
Day habilitation programs
Employment, training and support services
Total Program Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
786,177.00
5,979,056.00
4,545,584.00
3,499,550.00
14,810,367.00
$
$
$
$
$
1,067,612.00
5,538,204.00
4,372,644.00
3,288,363.00
14,266,823.00
$
$
$
$
$
1,024,730.00
4,689,980.00
4,214,518.00
3,093,067.00
13,022,295.00
Supporting Services:
Fundraising
Management and General
Other nonoperating expenses
Total Supporting Services
$
$
$
$
45,190.00
2,129,023.00
5,355.00
2,179,568.00
$
$
$
$
48,731.00
2,054,639.00
5,355.00
2,108,725.00
$
$
$
$
57,052.00
1,993,886.00
5,355.00
2,056,293.00
Total Expenses
$
16,989,935.00
$
16,375,548.00
$
15,078,588.00
Excess (deficiency) of support and revenue
over expenses
$
173,736.00
$
281,760.00
$
593,334.00
Other changes in net assets
Prior year revenue adjustments
$
76,930.00
$
56,644.00
$
(76,508.00)
Change in net assets
Net assets, beginning of year
Net assets, end of year
$
$
$
250,666.00
5,660,378.00
5,911,044.00
$
$
$
338,404.00
5,321,974.00
5,660,378.00
$
$
$
P A G E
12
516,826.00
4,805,148.00
5,321,974.00
A
Very
Special
Place
Inc.
A
Very Special Place, Inc.
Board of Directors
Executive Staff
Staff & Volunteers
Sonia Braniff, President
Genevieve R. Benoit
New York City Board of Education (retired)
Executive Director
Daniel R. Wheeler, Vice President
Diane M. Buglioli
Office Equipment Company of Staten Island
Deputy Executive Director
Marion Tasso, Secretary
Maureen Brennick
Staten Island Savings Bank (retired)
Associate Executive Director
Maria Formica, Treasurer
Dotty Kroft
Staten Island University Hospital
Associate Executive Director
Steven Callan
Helen Duchene
JP Morgan Chase
Director of Finance
Martin F. Casey
Laura Delin
Lawrence O’Donnell Marcus, LLP (retired)
Director of Development
Daniel B. Davis
Hillary Keltz
JP Morgan Chase (retired)
Director of Residential Services
A Very Special Place, Inc. employs over
315 staff members from all appropriate
fields including medicine, nursing,
psychology, social work, occupational
therapy, physical therapy, recreational
therapy and speech therapy. In addition,
the Agency employs a staff of teaching
and direct care personnel who have
a wide range of activity specialties to
provide training. Presently over 96%
of those employed by AVSP are Staten
Islanders. Approximately 80 volunteers
contribute their time to the Agency
throughout the year, serving as escorts
on day trips, on advisory panels and
assisting with fundraising projects and
special events.
Kevin Hunt
Paul Costello
Consolidated Edison (retired)
Director of Residential Services
Susan Montella
Paul Schwarz
Bellevue Medical Center
Director of Quality Assurance
Professional Advisory Board
Ann Marie Hartnett
Director of Human Resources
Ruth Vivian Acosta
Anne Mangone
Linda Carpenter
Director of Facilities Management
Honorable Kevin J. Fogarty
Joseph Reali
Joyce Wong
Jackie Scarcella
Director of Training and Staff Development
AVSP Service Location Information
AVSP Executive Offices
Residential Services
49 Cedar Grove Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.987.1234
New Dorp Lane Habilitation Services
Milton Avenue Habilitation Services
634 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.351.6129
After School Program
Employment Training Alternatives
Community Center
Recreation/Respite Services
Residential Habilitation
Senior Network
Service Coordination
TeleRide
Weekend Respite
Teen Weekend Respite
Creative Arts Network
55 Quintard Street
Staten Island, NY 10305
718.979.4744
For detailed information about the programs and services offered at A Very Special Place, Inc.,
please visit our Web site at www.avspny.org.
A Very Special Place, Inc. is registered with the New York State Office of Charities Registration and has received a 501(c)(3) tax determination
status from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit agency. Contributions made to AVSP are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed
under state and federal laws.
A Very Special Place, Inc.
49 Cedar Grove Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
718.987.1234
www.avspny.org