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2010 Annual Report
16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard • Ballston Spa, NY 12020
www.saratogabridges.org • [email protected]
(518) 587-0723 tel • (518) 871-9497 fax
Bridges,
NYSARC,
Inc. Saratoga
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NYSARC,
Inc. Saratoga
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Alpha Industries
16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
587-0723 & 587-5747
Fax: 583-9607
MISSION STATEMENT
Saratoga Bridges is committed to
advocacy for people with disabilities
by providing resources that enable
them to live enriching lives in the
communities where they are valued
for their abilities and contributions.
HISTORY
Founded in 1953 by parents who
desired to have a rightful place
in society for their children with
developmental and other disabilities.
Program Profile
Saratoga Bridges offers a full range
of programs and services to assist
each individual develop his or her
potential. Our goal is to continue
enhancing each person’s life.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Saratoga Bridges is one of the
largest non-profit agencies in
Saratoga County. We have an annual
operating budget of $26 million. An
estimated $22 million is contributed
annually to the Saratoga County
economy through wages and local
vendors. Saratoga Bridges is one of
the top 15 largest employers in the
County, with over 600 employees.
100 individuals with disabilities
are competitively employed in the
community through Alpha Career
Options, our Supported Work
Program.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVISM
Citizens in Saratoga County
provide leadership on the Board of
Directors and on the Foundation
Board.
300 volunteers participate annually
in our fundraisers and throughout
our programs. Our consumers
contribute hundreds of hours in
community programs every day that
showcase their many abilities.
Downtown Day Hab
64 Congress Place
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
583-3305 Fax: 581-0868
Alpha Career Options
16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
587-0723 & 587-5747
Fax: 583-9607
Malta Day Hab
39 Malta Commons
100 Saratoga Village Blvd.
Malta, NY 12020
899-7625 or 899-7627
Malta II Day Hab
33B Malta Commons
100 Saratoga Village Blvd.
Malta, NY 12020
899-5180 Fax: 899-5191
Ballston Spa Day Hab
20 Prospect Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
602-0042 Fax: 602-0062
Wilton Day Hab
690 Route 9
Gansevoort NY 12831
584-8172 Fax: 581-7785
Mountain Ledge Day Hab
14 Mountain Ledge Drive
Suite 3
Gansevoort, NY 12831
581-9300 Fax: 581-9301
Ballston Spa Day Hab
Without Walls 49 Front Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
363-0015 Fax: 363-0016
Service Coordination
16 Saratoga Bridges Boulevard
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
587-0723 & 587-5747
Fax: 871-9497
Clifton Park Day Hab 495 Clifton Park Center Road Clifton Park, NY 12065
373-1383 Fax: 373-1387
South Glens Falls Day Hab
Box 212, 9 Diamond Plaza
Ft. Edward, NY 12828
743-1250 Fax: 743-1243
Saratoga Bridges
Community Opportunities
54 Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
584-7352 Fax: 584-7362
Corinth Pallet and Fire-Bag™
Firewood Production Facility
726 County Rt. 24
Corinth, NY 12822
654-9976 Fax: 654-2781
Residential Homes:
Birchwood Drive
14 Birchwood Drive
Halfmoon, NY 12065 348-1083
Meadow Rue Place
82 Meadow Rue Place
Malta, NY 12020 899-8111
Finley Road
378 Finley Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
885-7218 or 885-8218
Middle Grove
292 Middle Grove Road
Middle Grove, NY 12850
584-2539
Graves Road
57 Graves Road
Mechanicville, NY 12118 664-5377
Pleasant Street
90 Pleasant Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020 884-9722
Grooms Road
490 Grooms Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
371-8423
Geyser Road
182 Geyser Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
587-2102
Saratoga Bridges Board of Directors
Ruggles Road
188 Ruggles Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
587-6378
Lemont Avenue
199 Lamont Avenue
Corinth, NY 12822
654-7754
Squashville Road
184 Squashville Road
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
893-0850 or 893-2084
Loughberry Road
1 Loughberry Road
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
581-0884
Washington Street
64 Washington Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
584-4411
Malta Avenue
577 Malta Avenue
Malta, NY 12020
587-4343 Southbury Road
14 Southbury Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065
371-9993 or 371-8880
Stone Church Road
436 Stone Chuch Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
885-8858
Joanne Adams, Kimberly Adams-Russell
Kimberly Burton, Sal Cartagine. Laura Chodos
Robert DeSio, Sharon Freyer, Esq., Elizabeth Harr
Edward Mitzen, Charles Wait
Patricia Poklemba, President
Karen Heggen, Vice President
Marjorie Shaw, Secretary
William Ennis, Treasurer
Steve Bulger, Robert DeSio
Rev. Joyce deVelder, Rick Dunn
Dr. Lawrence Fein, Angela McDonald,
Chester Piecuch, Susan Ritzenberg,
Steven Rowland, Rob Sgarlata,
David Wickerham
Executive Staff
Valerie Muratori, Executive Director
Greg Cuda, Associate Executive Director
Jane Mastaitis, Chief Financial Officer
John Herrick, Human Resources Director
Saratoga Bridges Foundation
Board of Directors
Chad Beatty, President
Ginger Whitman, Secretary
Christopher Spratt, Treasurer
Steven Rowland, Sole Member
Christina Carriero, Karin Hyman,
Kevin Joyce, Kara Lais, Esq.,
Carol Obloy, Jay Shupe, David Tarella
Honorary Advisory Board
Program Administrators
Skip Allen, Facilities Manager
Julius Enekes, Director of Commercial Operations
Julianne Furlong, Intake Coor./Corporate Compliance Officer
Anthony Hanson, Director of Residential Services
Cathy Kukan, Director of Vocational Rehab. Services
Jon Ladd, Director of Transportation
Frank Marcellino, Director of Day Services
Jeff Moore, Information Systems Coordinator
Charlotte Mosso, Admin. of Service Coordination
Patty Paduano, Director of Family Support Services
Cori Ellis, Coordinator of Supported Employment
Heather Varney, Development and Foundation Coordinator
Editor and Project Manager: Pamela Polacsek
Typography & Design: Sondra Erickson
Printing: The Cooley Group, Inc.
Cover photo: Individuals from our
Wilton Day Hab Program.
Locust Grove
919 Locust Grove Road
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
893-7530
Juniper Place
111 Juniper Place
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
885-1770
Annual Report
2010
The premier community resource for people with disabilities and their families
The 2010 Perspective
2010 weathered these with the guidance of a strong board, solid management staff and committed clinical and direct
was a year with many challenges directly related to New York State’s economic environment. Saratoga Bridges
support staff. Some of our major achievements were:
• Instituted an automated time and attendance system that eliminates all paper time sheets and ensures that payroll, scheduling,
overtime and requested time off become more efficient.
• Completed 2 weatherization programs through Saratoga County EOC that increased attic insulation and replaced entry way
doors with the goal of reducing energy usage in our homes.
• Opened the McDonald Family Resource and Discovery Center in our Administrative Building to provide sensory equipment,
technology and a lending library for children and families to link skills learned in a school environment into their home and
community. Friends United in Networking (FUN) Club, Sibshops, Autism Support Group, ASPIRe NY, Educational Advocate
and Parent Education and Trainings have been utilizing the space.
• Entered into a cooperative relationship with ASPIRe, NY, a community based recreation and activity group for teens and young
adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and other disorders of social relatedness.
• Increased our membership to 1,600 people, giving us a 3rd NYSARC Board of Governors representative.
• Added Evergreen Day Hab Program to meet the needs of our senior population.
• Increased the number of individuals participating in the successful Bridges to Skidmore program.
• Expanded our relationship with Empire State College by offering informational meetings for staff interested in beginning or continuing their career.
• Created an Ambassador Program to provide an opportunity for consumers to personally thank legislators, sponsors and donors for their support.
• Utilized social media platforms like FaceBook and email campaigns to communicate to a broader constituency.
In closing, we are proud to represent Saratoga Bridges because we truly believe our staff provides the best person-centered services to over 800 individuals
and families. Given the uncertain budget crisis, we will proactively pursue ways to maintain the highest quality programs while protecting the agency’s financial security. We will continue to ask for your support and advocacy as it is vital that our elected officials hear our concerns. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our
staff, families, Board Members, volunteers, donors and the
community. It is due to your tireless efforts, participation
and financial support that Saratoga Bridges is the premier
organization for people with disabilities and their families
in Saratoga County! Patricia Poklemba
President, Board of Directors
Valerie Muratori
Executive Director
Leadership Institute
Our Leadership Development Program continued in 2010 by identifying and training staff members to become future principals of the organization. The three training tiers consist of:
Leadership Institute Candidates are individuals who have demonstrated a potential for increased
responsibility in the areas of administrative and executive functions.
Leadership Institute Supervisory Candidates are staff members who receive managerial and
supervisory training based on their current job duties and their desire for growth.
Mentor Series focuses on skill development for new employees to effectively interact and support
the people we serve while learning new skills that improve their individual expertise.
Six staff members have been in the combined Class I and Class II. They have been exposed
to every department in the agency to better understand how each operates. Our goal for the
Leadership Institute is to develop areas of leadership and effective supervisory strategies while
ensuring that Saratoga Bridges fosters long-range growth and stability.
Left Photograph by Wilton Day Hab Photo Club
Enriching Lives everyday… Theirs and yours!
Saratoga Bridges Services
Saratoga Bridges offers a wide variety
of services to people with disabilities
and their families. These programs and
how they offer support are as varied
as the people we serve. In this year's
Annual Report we invite you to meet
some of over 800 people we serve 24
hours a day, 365 days a year with the
highest quality of services.
Day Habilitation
Transportation
Alpha Career Options
Information and Referral
Alpha Industries
Outreach and Advocacy
Family Support Services
Public Education, Seminars and
Workshops
Residential
Recreation and Social
Service Coordination
Community
Involvement
Some of the many places our
individuals are volunteering:
• Adopt a Soldier
• Ballston Spa Elks Club
• Ballston Spa Village Park
• Boy Scouts of America
• Care Links
• Churches and Synagogues
• Clifton Commons & Malta
Commons
• Community Centers – Ballston
Spa & Franklin
• Corning Preserve Victory Garden
• Discovery Center at the Pine Bush
• Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis
Services of Saratoga County
• Empty Stocking Project
• Ferrano House
• Firehouses/Ambulance Corps
– Ballston Spa, Ft. Edward, Moreau,
Porters Corners, Round Lake,
Wilton
• Food Pantries – Ballston Spa,
Mechanicville, Regional Food Bank
• Gavin Park
• Habitat for Humanity
• Hearthstone Vet. Hospital,
Mohawk/Hudson Humane Society,
Queensbury SPCA, Saratoga
County Save a Stray
• Libraries – Ballston Spa, Burnt Hills,
Clifton Park, Crandall, Saratoga
• HomeMade Theater
• Meals on Wheels/Prestige Food
Services
• Museums – Aeroscience, Old Fort
House, Pruyn House, Schenectady
• Nursery Schools – Better Bee,
Little Angels, Teddy Bear Day Care
• Nursing Homes – Beacon Pointe,
Maplewood Manor, Schuyler Ridge,
Wesley Health Care Center
• Patroon Farms
• Rogers Island Visitor Center
• Ronald McDonald House
• Salvation Army – Glenville,
Queensbury, Saratoga
• Saratoga Battlefield
• Schools in Saratoga County
• Senior Citizens Centers – Clifton
Park, Corinth, Milton, Moreau,
Saratoga, Wilton
• Soup Kitchens – Cornerstone,
Open Door, Saratoga
• SPAC
• Strolling Village Artisans
• Unlimited Gardens and Yaddo
Gardens
• USS Slater
• Veterans Counseling Office
• YMCA’s -- Southern Saratoga and
Saratoga Springs
Top image: Amanda Baillargeon, “Reflections”, watercolor
Lower image: Photograph by Wilton Day Hab Photo Club
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Expanding & Improving!
Evergreen Opens
To accommodate our senior population, we added the Evergreen Day Hab
Program to our Alpha site to support individuals to maintain a stimulating
and rewarding lifestyle while choosing ‘fun’ctional activities based on their
interests. The goal of Evergreen is to assist people in achieving good physical
health, develop nurturing relationships, engage in community opportunities,
increase self-esteem and participate to ones fullest ability. Featured right
are 2 seniors Shirley Stangle and Paul Chase enjoying a puzzle at Evergreen
Day Hab.
Home Improvement
In 2010, we completed these capital improvement projects in our homes:
Birchwood Dr. – added a fifth bedroom and another bathroom
Finley Rd. – replaced roof, completed Saratoga County Economic
Opportunity Council’s weatherization program which included increased
insulation in the attic and replacement of entry way doors, replaced control
box for the septic system and repaired the generator
Lemont Ave. – built entry deck with stairs and door and installed carpet
and vinyl flooring throughout house
Loughberry Rd. – renovated upstairs bathroom, waterproofed basement
and installed new gutters
Malta Ave. – installed an automatic dialer for the fire alarm system,
replaced carpet and vinyl flooring throughout the house and repaired septic
cover
Middle Grove Rd. – completed Saratoga County Economic Opportunity
Council’s weatherization program which included increased insulation in
the attic and replacement of entry way doors
Ruggles Rd. – installed new fire alarm system panel and automatic dialer
and replaced boiler pump
Washington St. – installed new fire alarm system panel and automatic
dialer, added new patio deck and site drainage and installed overhead
ceiling lift tracking system
Capital Improvement
In 2010, we completed these capital improvement projects at our
program site
Administration Building – finished the second floor
Alpha – installed a ceramic kiln
Alpha – repaved the exit road
Alpha, Clifton Park and Wilton – retrofitted the lighting to reduce our
utility costs and consumption
Alpha Industries – installed two auxiliary furnaces for the firewood kilns
to meet new standards
Community Opportunities – replaced the flooring
Malta Day Hab – installed new floors and added an environmental
modification to the bathroom
Creative Endeavors
Our individuals continue to amaze us! Throughout 2010 they have had opportunities to showcase their artistic abilities at Creative Endeavors Arts Center,
craft shows and exhibits. They participate in monthly Ballston Spa First Friday
celebrations and have become an integral part of the local art community.
Outside professionals continue to teach a variety of mediums. Artists gain an
avenue to express themselves, with an ultimate goal of enhancing their creativity, discovering untapped talents and increasing self-confidence. The Gift Shop
provides a venue for them to sell their work.
Enriching Lives everyday… Theirs and yours!
The artwork
featured in our 2010 Annual
Report was rendered by artists
from our Creative Endeavors
Arts Center. Featured
photographs are from Wilton
Day Hab Photo Club
Family Support Services
One of our more innovative programs is Family Support Services.
240 families who have children
or family members with developmental disabilities living at home
are provided with numerous support systems that assist them with
the many challenges they face.
In-home respite and community
habilitation allow the family much
needed relief and encourage community integration. Sibling support
groups, recreational and social clubs
encourage personal growth, friendly
relationships and quality interaction.
Guardianship, community outreach
and reimbursement also fall under
the umbrella of Family Support
Services.
Business
Partnerships
Residential Opportunities
In 1994 Saratoga Bridges opened
the first accessible communitybased home in the county for
people with developmental
disabilities. Since then, our
Residential Program has grown
to 18 community-based homes
which promote independence by
offering housemates opportunities
to live, work, educate, recreate and
socialize within their communities.
Our homes are in secure, safe
environments and foster close
friendships and fond memories. The
goal of the agency is to provide all
interested individuals a communitybased home in Saratoga County so
they can have a full, active life.
Alpha Industries works with the
following businesses:
Battenkill River Sports Campground
Bobrick Corporation
Bunheads
Empire State College
Encore Electronics
Enpac Pallet & Crates
Gagnon Lumber
General Electric
Hudson River Firewood
Interface Solutions
Kintz Plastics
Kyle Company
Lake George KOA
Lazy Dog Cookie Company
Loughberry Manufacturing
McConkie Campground
Meltz Lumber
Norwal Marina
Noteworthy Company
NYS ENCON Campgrounds
NYS Parks
Palisades Interstate Parks Commission
PolyGel
Radiant Pools
Sofco
St. Gobain
Sweet Lumber
Taylor Made
Umicore, Corporation
Waste Management & Recycling Products
Woodland Hills Campground
Top image: Collaborative, “Preparation”, torn cardboard
Lower image: Photograph by Wilton Day Hab Photo Club
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Grants, Donations & Legislative Items
Grants
• Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust donated $47,637 to create the Alfred Z. Solomon Media &
Computer Training Center at the Malta site to improve employment, programmatic, social and
recreational opportunities for individuals who attend our day programs. It will provide technical assistance,
support and training by utilizing specialized software and adaptive hardware. Also it will be available for
employees for training on the most updated equipment and to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
• New York State Association of Day Service Providers gave a Mary Frawley grant for $613 to purchase
equipment and supplies for the photography club at the Wilton Day Hab Program.
• Saratoga Gaming and Raceway donated $2,500 for Family Support Services.
• Stewarts Holiday Match Program donated $1,000 for the “Circles–Intimacy and Relationships” Behavior
Management Programs.
We were the recipient of a $300 fundraiser at Crush
& Cask Wine & Spirits in Saratoga Springs on July 20.
They had wine tastings and a special appearance of the
Lilly Pulitzer Jeep, courtesy of The Pink Paddock.
Member Items
In 2010, we received the following New York State Legislative Initiatives from OPWDD:
• Senator Roy McDonald allocated $20,000 for Family Support Services.
• Senator Hugh Farley allocated $4,500 for the Horticultural Program and the Saratoga Cycle at the Wilton Day Hab Program. Fundraisers
• We generated close to $9,000 (net) in the limited Raffle for 2 passes to the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament. Paul A. Rouis III of Ballston Spa was the
winner which included private chartered jet roundtrip from Albany, hotel accommodations, transport to the Masters and the airport Thursday. These
tickets were extremely hard to obtain and were generously donated by Relph Benefit Advisors. The Rouis’ had a fabulous experience and called it ‘a trip
of a lifetime!’
• Over 500 generous guests donated $6,800 to Saratoga Bridges and the Epilepsy Foundation of NENY at Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille Grand
Opening in Saratoga Springs on June 24.
Positive Approaches Committee
For the past 3 years a group of staff members has served on a Positive Approaches
Committee. Its mission is to utilize a person-centered proactive philosophy based
on caring and respectful supports. One of the committee member’s goals is to work
with staff in the various programs in developing environments that provide meaningful activities to enhance self-esteem, empowerment and quality of life. By making a
commitment to employ this proactive philosophy, we hope to increase growth, development and confidence, diversify community activities, promote learning and skill
acquisition and increase productivity of staff and individuals.
In 2010, we saw a 36% decrease in the level of hands on supports written into care
plans and a 34% decrease in the overall usage of any type of hands on supports. Our
goal is to continue to reduce incidents and accidents, allegations of abuse and neglect,
eliminate physical intervention, decrease boredom and control issues and reduce
Worker’s Compensation claims. Ultimately, the committee wants to continue transitioning from a philosophical commitment to day-to-day application where all staff is
invested in applying these techniques that manifest in daily programming, personal
goals, classroom activities and community involvement.
Left: Susan Carpenter, “The Kingfisher”, watercolor
Enriching Lives everyday… Theirs and yours!
Alpha Industries
Alpha Industries is a blended
program design that replaces
traditional sheltered employment
by incorporating volunteerism
and recreational activities into the
daily schedule while still developing
employment opportunities for
individuals to earn a paycheck. The
participants serve as a valuable
resource to area businesses as they
specialize in labor intensive, hand
assembly projects. Our woodshop
manufactures Fire-Bag™ Firewood
which consists of heavy-duty
packages of kiln-dried firewood
and kindling. The Corinth Pallet
Manufacturing and Production
facility employs people who
construct custom-sized hardwood
pallets alongside ENPAC Pallet, a
privately owned pallet company. Alpha Career Options
Alpha Career Options is our
employment program that offers
pre-screened, qualified employees to
area businesses. We facilitate good
employer-employee job matches by
providing realistic appraisals of skill
and ability levels, ADA Consultation,
on-the-job training, follow-up
support and disability awareness
training. To ensure the success of
our employees, we offer Employer
Services at no cost to the company
or organization.
Business
Partnerships
Alpha Career Options works
with the following businesses:
Albany Marriott
Ballston Area Community Center
Bon Ton
Burnt Hills School District
Byron’s IGA Market
Chartwells
Curtis Lumber
CVS
Dunkin’ Donuts
Fillpoint
Friendly’s
Gold’s Gym
Grand Union Family Markets
Hannaford Supermarkets
Home Depot
JC Penney
KFC
Lakeside Farms
Lowe’s
Maplewood Manor
Marshalls
McDonald’s
NYRA
Price Chopper
Purdy’s Liquor Store
Rehabilitation Support Services
Saratoga Downtowner Motel
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
Saratoga Hilton
Saratoga Springs Library
Saratoga State Park
Service Solutions
Sundaes Best
Target
TJ Maxx
Town of Milton Department of
Public Works
Walmart
Wesley Health Care Center
Top image: Collaborative from Wilton Day Hab, “Panda”, Acrylic
Lower image: Photograph by Wilton Day Hab Photo Club
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Activities & Adventures Throughout 2010
“Bridges to Skidmore College” Initiative
When Michael Bruckner expressed his regret of not attending college to Jeffrey Moore, our MIS Coordinator, the impetus for a new endeavor was formed.
Jeff’s wife Crystal Dea Moore, an Associate Professor in the Anthropology, Sociology, and Social Work Department at Skidmore, formulated the idea of
bringing individuals to Skidmore to help social work students develop communication skills with diverse populations while raising disability awareness on
campus. Professor Moore created ‘Bridges to Skidmore College’ as a modified college experience with Skidmore faculty delivering 30 minute presentations
followed by small discussion groups.
This program encourages higher-level thinking and stretches cognitive capacities. It mirrors our philosophy of supporting individuals to reach their greatest
potential by providing innovative learning opportunities. Students are altering preconceived stereotypes and are exposed to the human services field.
Skidmore faculty has been energized by sharing their knowledge. Likewise, the college fulfills civic engagement. Many friendships have been formed and
other collaborative initiatives are being developed.
ASPIRe NY
In September, we developed an agreement to provide oversight and billing for Medicaid Waiver eligible individuals who receive respite through ASPIRe
NY. This is a community based recreation and activity group for teens and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and other
disorders of social relatedness. Participants enjoy biking, swimming, picnics, snow tubing, skiing, boat rides, rodeos, miniature golf, corn mazes, bowling,
parties, board games, movies, shopping and dining out. They learn safety awareness, self defense, independent skill building and explore vocational choices.
High School Seniors without disabilities act as peer mentors to demonstrate age-appropriate, socially acceptable behavior.
Employment Readiness
In 2010 we began providing employment readiness services to high school and middle school students in the Saratoga Springs School District. We will
continue offering the same program at the Burnt Hills School District. 17 students were involved in both school and community based internships that will
prepare them for competitive employment after graduation.
Comprehensive Services
We offer a full range of professional services to over 800 individuals and
their families:
Clinical – Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and
Program Coordination and Social Work.
Community Opportunities are blended Pre-vocational, Day Hab and Supported
Employment Programs.
Day Habilitation (Hab) – 450 people receive daily services at 13 program sites.
Employment – 100 people are employed in the community through Alpha Career
Options, our Supported Work Program. 75 individuals work at Alpha Industries in assembly projects, at the Corinth Pallet and Production Facility and the Fire-Bag™ Woodshop.
Family Support – 233 family members access Adult Social Club, ASPIRe NY, Inc., Autism
Support Group, Clinical Consultation, Community Habilitation, Community outreach and
referral, Educational Advocate, Family Education and Trainings, Family Reimbursement,
Friends United in Networking (FUN) Club, Guardianship, McDonald Family Resource and
Discovery Center, Respite, Sibshops, Specialized Autism or Support Services for Individuals
and their Families (SASSI).
Legislative Advocacy
Recreation and Social opportunities
Residential – 110 people live in 18 homes, 7 people live in Family Care and 4 women live
in 2 Supportive Apartments.
Service Coordination – 242 persons are assisted.
Transportation – 450 individuals are transported daily to and from employment
or programs.
Left: Terri Hoffner, “Ghosts of Madagascar”, watercolor
Enriching Lives everyday… Theirs and yours!
Day Habilitation
Day Habilitation Programs are
innovative programs located
throughout Saratoga County. These
opportunities are based in the
communities of Saratoga Springs,
Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Malta,
South Glens Falls and Wilton. They
provide close to 400 participants
opportunities to volunteer, foster
independence, enhance productivity,
develop meaningful relationships,
acquire new skills, explore personal
interests, participate in creative
endeavors, build self-esteem, enjoy
leisure activities and work with the
supported employment services to
obtain a job.
2010 Scholarships
After reviewing many qualified applications, these
worthy employees received $500 educational
scholarships:
J. Michael Fitzgibbons Scholarship to Dawnmarie
Costantino, a Day Hab Instructor at our Wilton
site. Dawnmarie applied the scholarship towards
her Bachelors Degree in Human Services.
Established in his memory by his family, friends
and business associates, Michael was the Treasurer
of the Board of Directors for many years.
Mary Frawley Scholarship to Jason Culverhouse,
Psych Assistant at Wilton Day Hab. Jason applied
the scholarship towards his Bachelors Degree in
Organizational Psychology and Development.
Established in her memory by her family, Mary
was the well-loved Director of Day Services for
our Wilton and Clifton Park sites.
Mary Lawless Scholarship to Tiffanie Clark, a Day
Hab Instructor at our Clifton Park site. Tiffanie
applied the scholarship towards her Bachelors
Degree in Community and Human Services.
Established in her memory by her family, Mary
attended our Clifton Park Day Program.
Top image: Photograph by Wilton Day Hab Photo Club
Lower image: Matt Gaetano, “Breathless”, acrylic
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The premier community resource for people with disabilities and their families
2010 Events
Our sincere gratitude to our dedicated committee members, generous donors and ardent sponsors for
ensuring that our fundraising events were tremendously successful. Special thanks to our 2010 Season Sponsors:
The Adirondack Trust Company; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D’Ambra; Diageo; The Coca-Cola Company; Margie &
Michael Rotchford; The Bonadio Group; CDPHP; and TCT Federal Credit Union.
“Get Your Motor Running” Gala
Close to $70,000 (net) was generated at our “Get Your Motor
Running” Gala on August 18. 500 guests came to Siro’s Restaurant, dressed in full biker gear, listened to great music
by Goldy McJohn, formerly of Steppenwolf, and his all-star band. They enjoyed a pig roast, complimentary cocktails,
root beer floats, desserts, live and silent auctions, festive décor and The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus.
“Get Your Motor Running” Lead Sponsors: Diageo, Coca-Cola
“Born to Be Wild” Featured Sponsor: Sharon Freyer, Freyer Law, LLC
“Born to Be Wild” Associate Sponsors: Julie & Sonny Bonacio, Margie & Michael Rotchford,
Turbine Services/The Riggi Family
Motorcycle Enthusiast Sponsors: Anonymous, Nancy & Gary DiCresce, Stewart’s Shops
Media Sponsors: WPYX, WTRY, Saratoga Today, Capital Region Living
Band Sponsors: Holiday Inn – Saratoga, Premiere Transportation Group
Dessert Sponsors: Stewart’s, Coca-Cola, The Bread Basket, The Cupcake Lab, Irish Times
Beth Alexander and Julie Bonacio
7th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic
More than 100 golfers helped raise over
$13,000 (net) at the 7th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic on July 19 at the Edison Club. The day
included an 18-hole scramble, BBQ lunch, Awards Ceremony with hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beverages, goodie
bags, polo shirts, door prizes and on-course contests. Special Guest, Professional Golfer Briana Vega, held a Chipping
& Putting Golf Clinic, hit a drive on one hole, was available for pictures and signed autographs. A portion of the
proceeds benefits the J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of our Board Member who passed
away unexpectedly in 2005.
Sponsors: Bailey, Haskell, & LaLonde, MMHayes, 3N Document Destruction, Royal Care Pharmacy, Carol, Katie
& David Fitzgibbons, David R. Tarella, The Saratoga Group, Tim & Rebecca Pedersen, Wal-Mart, DeCresente,
Coca-Cola
21st Annual Day at the Races
300 people raised over $20,000 (net) at the 21st Annual ‘Travers
Day at the Races’ on August 28 in the Carousel Restaurant at the Saratoga Race Course. Charles Wait, Adirondack
Trust Company President, was the Honorary Guest. Guests enjoyed reserved seating, luncheon buffet, complimentary cocktail, Clubhouse admission, racing program and private betting
windows.
Sponsors: Diageo, NBT Bank, Fillpoint, Matthews Buses, New York Bus
Sales, UPS, Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, PC, Senator Roy McDonald,
William & Mary Smollin & Beverly Yunich. Paul Robbins(Diagio) and Amanda Baillargeon
10th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge A record
1,500 runners and 100 children raised $18,000 (net) in the 10th
Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge 5k, 10k and kids run at the Saratoga
State Park on October 23. Winners were 5k: Diane Matthews and Ben
Greenberg and 10k: Michelle Rosowsky and Thomas O’Grady. Dan
Keating won an Apple IPOD shuffle by raising $2,500. We had volunteers from Staples, Best Buy, staff and consumers. Participants received
new moisture wicking long-sleeved t-shirts, homemade refreshments
made by staff and our Residential Program, music and Twinkle the Bear
from Star 101.3FM, pumpkin contest and raffle prizes.
Sponsors: MVP Health Care, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, Friends
of J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Scholarship Fund, Quick Response
Restoration, NBT Bank, Palio and Star 101.3FM
Thousands of participants start the race at the 10th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge
Food/Drink Sponsors: Coca-Cola, Bowman’s Orchard, Cabot Cheese, Our Residential Program and Mark Sammler
1st Annual All Car & Truck Show Thanks to Tom and Sandra Smith who helped organize the 1st
Annual All Car & Truck Show on September 25 at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. 250 participants and
spectators generated $2,200 (net). The day included a wide variety of vehicles, food, beverages, a DJ, 50-50 raffle and 20% from the concession sales.
Enriching Lives everyday… Theirs and yours!
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From the Foundation Board President
Chad Beatty
2010 was a financially turbulent year for many local, regional and national non-profit organizations. Fortunately for Saratoga
Bridges, we had another successful fundraising season, exceeding our budget projections, due to our very generous sponsors, donors,
guests, volunteers and community. Businesses and individuals continue to contribute their resources, support and time because they
believe in our mission. These funds are especially important as they help subsidize the costs of programs and services that are not
financially supported by state or federal sources. We sincerely value their involvement and greatly appreciate these relationships.
We held 8 fundraising and special events that raised an amazing $139,300 (net) for the Foundation. With regard to sponsorship,
we generated a total of $77,125 – $33,500 for season sponsorship and $43,625 specific to an event. The following gave us an
opportunity to raise much needed funds while increasing awareness of our services and programs:
2010 Masters Golf Tournament Raffle – $9,000
Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille Grand Opening – $6,800
7th Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Golf Classic – $13,000
Crush & Cask Wine & Spirits – $300
“Get Your Motor Running” Gala – $70,000
21st Annual ‘Travers Day at the Races’ – $20,000
1st Annual All Car & Truck Show – $2,200
10th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge – $18,000
Also, we had two successful campaigns in 2010 – raising $6,700 for capital improvements in our residential program and $13,035 for family support. Given
the economic situation, we had a very positive year securing grants. We received $24,500 in Legislative Member grants from Senator Roy McDonald and
Senator Hugh Farley, $47,637 from the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust for computers and training and $9,750 in private grants for a variety of
other purposes.
We are grateful to our Foundation and Honorary Advisory Board as they serve as a link between Saratoga Bridges and area professional and business
communities. They help explain our financial and volunteer needs, aide in identifying and receiving gifts, provide advice, increase our visibility and project a
positive reputation. I personally would like to thank the Board Members, donors, supporters, families and Saratoga Bridges’ exemplary employees. By working
as a team, we will continue to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who rely on us to provide the highest quality
services and programs in Saratoga County.
We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the individuals, businesses and organizations that supported us throughout the year. Their donations helped enrich the lives
of people with developmental disabilities and their families. If your name was inadvertently omitted, we apologize and please let us know for future listings.
Contributions, Memorials, and Special Gifts
Corporate Donors:
$10,000 and above
Adirondack Trust Company
Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust
Diageo North America
$5,000 - $9,999
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
NBT Bank
Relph Agency
SAVE Program
$1,000 - $4,999
BHL
Dr. Gerald Benjamin, DDS, PC
CDPHP
Circles
Fillpoint
Firebird Nation of North
America, Inc.
General Electric
Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille
M. M. Hayes, Co., Inc.
Matthews Buses
MVP
New York Bus Sales, LLC
Powmat, Ltd.
Royal Care
Saratoga Convention & Tourism
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway
SEFCU
Stewarts Holiday Match Program
Stewart’s Shops
TCT Federal Credit Union
The Bonadio Group
The Schwartzberg Companies
Thwap Enterprises
United Way of Northeastern
New York, Inc.
UPS
Violets of Saratoga
Ballston Spa National Bank
Chemenergy, LLC
GE Foundation
NYRA
NYSID
Orthopaedic Associates of
Saratoga, LLP
Palio Communications
Poklemba & Hobbs, LLC
Price Chopper
Quick Response Restoration, Inc.
Rotary Club
Saratoga’s Community FCU
Taft Furniture
The Cupcake Lab, LLC
The Daily Gazette
The Bon-Ton Department Store
Parting Glass Racing, LLC
DiGesare Mechanical, Inc.
Foley Distributing
FPI Mechanical, Inc.
IBM Corporation
Knights of Columbus
L.H. LaPlante Co., Inc.
Mangino Pontiac-Buick, Inc.
Mimosa Gallery
Monroe Wheelchair
NAPA
NYS Association of Chiefs of
Police, Inc.
NYS Association of Day
Service Providers
Pallette Stone Corp
Philadelphia Insurance Co.
Pink Paddock Boutique
Saratoga Honda
Saratoga National Bank & Trust
Saratoga Springs Fire Fighters
Spa Body Works, Ltd.
Stants Combustion Assoc. Inc.
Staples
Studio 71, Inc.
United Way of Central &
Northeastern Connecticut
University of NY at Albany, Inc.
Wal-Mart
Young, Sommer, Ward, Ritzenberg,
Baker & Moore, LLC
$100 - $499
$1 - $99
$500 - $999
Accounting for All
Adirondack Karting Association
Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital
Capture Action
Crush & Cask Wine & Spirits
Annual Report
2010
Creative Photo and Graphic, LLC
Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern
New York, Inc.
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa
Northeastern Chiefs of Police
Parting Glass
The Medbery Inn & Spa
The Pampered Pooch
Individual Donors:
$10,000 and above
Mr. & Mrs. Sal Cartagine
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D’Ambra
$5,000 - $9,999
Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Bonacio
Ms. Sharon Freyer, Esq.
Mr. Vincent Riggi & Ms. Patty Rich
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Rotchford
$1,000 - $4,999
Ms. Kimberly Burton
Mr. & Mrs. John Curley
Mr. David Cutler
Mr. & Mrs. Gary DiCresce
Mrs. Carol Fitzgibbons
Ms. Camille Parisi
Mr. Chester Piecuch
Mr. & Mrs. John Pugh Moore
Mr. & Mrs. William Smollin
Mr. & Mrs. David Tarella
$500 - $999
Ms. Toni Ann Altieri
Mr. & Mrs. Norm Armour
Mr. & Mrs. David Aronson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Arpey
Mr. John Boyle
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burkly
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Carpenter
Mr. John Carriero
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Courtney
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Dake
Ms. Fran Dingeman
Dr. & Mrs. Stanley Docyk
Mr. Kevin Downey
Mr. Gary DuBois
Drs. Lawrence & Ronda Fein
Mr. & Mrs. Moustapha Fostock
Mr. Harrison Fox
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harnick
Mr. Reed Hatkoff
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hays
Mr. John Herrick
Mr. & Mrs. John Herzog
Mr. & Mrs. David Hyman
Mr. John Hyslip
Mayor & Mrs. Scott Johnson
Ms. Sue Karavolas
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kowantz
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Loscavo
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. MacDonald
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Mastaitis
Ms. Nancy Matt
Mr. Edward Mitzen
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mulhall
Ms. Valerie Muratori &
Mr. William Sullivan
Dr. & Mrs. Thaddeus S. Obloy
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Oreffice
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perry
Dr. Gregory L. Pinto &
Dr. Natalie Adler
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Ritzenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Robochik
Ms. Marge Russell
saratogabridg
Contributions, Memorials, and Special Gifts
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spenello
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Torani
Mr. Robert Reed &
Mrs. Jeanne Van Patten Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Whittle
Reverend Gloria J. Wright
$100 - $499
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Alexander
Mr. Jeffrey Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace W. Allerdice, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Altamari
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Altieri
Mr. & Mrs. Simon Aman
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Andolina
Mr. Rick Anthony
Ms. Theresa Anzelc
Ms. Arlene Archambault
Mr. Michael Arduini
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Aronson
Mr. & Mrs. Grady Aronstamm
Mr. & Mrs. Nils Backlund
Ms. Lorraine Barabasz
Mr. William Battesh
Ms. Lydia Bazar
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Belliss
Ms. Agatha Benton
Mr. Robert Benware
Mr. Mike Bianchino
Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Birge
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bliss
Mr. Benjamin Brav
Mr. & Mrs. James Breitenfeld
Mr. Clark Brink
Mr. Michael Brodt
Mr. Rob Bronk
Mr. & Mrs. William Brown
Mrs. Claire Brunkhorst
Mr. & Mrs. Garth R. Bryant
Ms. Carol Bryant
Ms. Eileen Buckley
Ms. Gayle Buckley, M.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Bulger
Ms. Amy Burton
Mr. Drew Calabrese
Ms. Jackie Capone
Mr. Kevin Carney
Ms. Christina Carriero
Mr. David Caswell
Mr. Robert Champagne
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cifor
Mr. & Mrs. John Ciulla
Ms. Maureen Coffey
Ms. Linda Corbett
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy G. Corbett
Mr. Bryan Cox
Mr. Bill Coy
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Cuda
Mr. & Mrs. Vassar Curtis
Mr. Lawrence Dack
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dailey
Ms. Joy Dalaba
Mr. Sean Dalton
Mr. Stan Darwak
Ms. Karen Dean
Ms. Sandy Denney
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. DeSio
Rev. Joyce deVelder &
Mr. David deVelder
Ms. Andrea DiDomenico
Ms. Brenda Dietrich
Ms. Florence Dominelli
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dooley
Dr. Susan Dorsey &
Mr. Stephen Dorsey
Ms. Jean Dugan
Ms. Kathie Duncan
Ms. Gwen Eastman
Mr. Richard Eckhardt
Ms. Mary Lou Eddy
Ms. Eileen Ehrenberg, M.D.
Mr. Robert Elms
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Emanatian
Ms. Halie Englehart
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Ennis
Ms. Clare Ennis
Ms. Erin Ennis
Ms. Vanessa Etherington
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Evans
Mr. David Fitzgibbons
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Fjellman
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Fleuren
Mr. Charles Folensbee
Mrs. Jane Foley
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Forester
Ms. Dorothy Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Fowler
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Fox
Mr. & Mrs. King Francis
Mr. Rick Francis
Mr. Seth Frederickson
Mr. Dennis Friese
Ms. Melissa Fry
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Galbraith
Ms. Pat Gallagher
Mr. & Mrs. Girard Garrelts
Ms. Beth Gelber
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory G. Gerwitz
Ms. Sharon Gillis
Mr. Roland Giroux
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Golden
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Grande
Mr. & Mrs. James Grande
Mr. Henry Greeley
Mr. Edmund Grennon
Mr. Ted Greve
Ms. Emma Griffen
Miss Eileen P. Guarino
Mr. Jon Halpin
Ms. Christine Harmon
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Harr
Ms. Denise Hartwell
Mr. & Mrs. William Hebert
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hedges
Ms. Karen Heggen, Esq.
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Heiner
Ms. Jean Herman
Mr. Mike Hickey
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Higgins
Mr. Richard Higgins
Mr. & Mrs. James Higgins
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Hoek
Mr. Kevin Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Horneck
Mr. Tom Howe
Mr. & Mrs. William Hunt
Ms. Karin B. Hyman
Mr. Ron Ireland
Mr. Don Isaacson
Mr. John James
Mr. Jim Jordan
Mr. Jared Katz
Ms. Julie Kazakoff
Ms. Constance Keating
Ms. Judith Keilp
Ms. Kelly Kendall
Ms. Mara King
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Klein
Mr. John Kleinschmitt
Ms. Tracy Kuban
Mr. Lawrence Kupper
Mr. Josh Kuriloff
esfoundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Ladd
Mr. Brian Langevin
Ms. Deidre Lanphear
Mr. Edward LaPlante
Ms. Gayle LaSalle
Mr. Sean Leary
Mr. Tim Lee
Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Levy
Ms. Annette Lewis
Mr. Frank Liantonio
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Locks
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Loewenstein
Mr. Kenneth Lohr
Ms. Jessica Lowery
Ms. Elizabeth Macy
Mr. Joe Malachowski
Ms. Patricia A., Mansmith
Ms. Emily Marsel
Mr. David Marsh
Ms. Michele Massiano
Dr. & Mrs. David Mastrianni
Mr. Fred Mastroianni
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony McCann
Senator & Mrs. Roy McDonald
Mr. Don McElroy
Ms. Jennifer McGovern
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mesches
Dr. Joseph Migliacci, DVM
Mr. Salvy Migliaccio
Ms. Donna Milkins
Mr. David Milligan
Ms. Nancy Millstrom
Ms. Antoinette Miranda
Mr. & Mrs. John Monahan
Mr. Timothy Monahan
Mr. Brian Morrissey
Ms. Lisa Moser
Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy, Jr.
Mr. Thomas Myers
Mr. Michael Myers
Mr. Joseph Naylor
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Newton
Mr. William Nixon
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Novo
Ms. Liz O’Brien
Mr. & Mrs. H. Michael Okby
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Omaggio
Mr. Christopher Omaggio
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. John Paduano
Mrs. Anne Palamountain
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Palazzole
Ms. Maureen Parker
Ms. Mary Passaretti
Mr. Frank Patience
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Peck
Mr. Michael Perkins
Ms. Patricia Phillips
Ms. Breda Pickering
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pieper
Mr. & Mrs. John Poklemba
Mr. Jonathan Porter
Mr. Charles Potter
Ms. Karen Powell
Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Powers
Ms. Berlyn Prudhomme
Mr. & Mrs. Walter T. Putaski
Mr. & Mrs. Albert F. Puttlitz
Mr. Bruce Quinn
Mr. Ron Ravena
Ms. Jawana Richardson
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Richman
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Rifenbary
Mr. & Ms. Roche
Ms. Mary Ann Roemer
Ms. Deborah Rohr
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Ross
Mr. Paul Rouis
Mr. Richard Rowland, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rowland, Jr.
Ms. Lisa Rozell
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Russell
Mr. Mark Ryan
Mr. Robert Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Helmut R. Samide
Ms. Lisa Scaccia
Mr. Christopher Semenza
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Sgarlata
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Sherman
Ms. Missy Shorey
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Shupe
Mr. William Sillery
Mr. & Mrs. Case Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Harry D. Snyder
Dr. Dennis Snyder
Mr. Christopher Spratt
Ms. Jean Stamm
Ms. Catherine Stevens
Mr. Karl Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sweeney
Ms. Lisa Symons Burke
Assemblyman & Mrs. James Tedisco
Ms. Elizabeth Timoney
Mr. Steven Todrys
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Toohey
Mr. Les Trachtman
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Travis
Mr. Scott Trifilo
Mr. Frank W. Tynan
Ms. Patricia Underwood
Mr. Robert Ungar
Mr. Scott Varley
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Veitch
Ms. Darlene Verruto
Mr. Thomas Wager
Ms. Stacey Wells
Mr. David Wenk
Ms. Mandy Whelan
Ms. Virginia Whitman
Ms. Elizabeth Wincowski
Mr. John Witt
Ms. Lynda Witte
Ms. Windy Wyczawski
Mr. & Mrs. John Wyse
Supervisor Joanne Yepsen
Mrs. Beverly Yunich
$1 - $99
Mr. Matthew Abatto
Mr. & Mrs. David Acquavella
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Alger
Mr. Matthew Alheim
Ms. Fiona Aman
Mr. Chris Aman
Ms. Janet Amedio
Ms. Alicia Anderson
Mr. Paul Arciero
Ms. Kathleen Artini
Ms. Wendy Ashe
Mr. Charles Babcock
Mr. Peter Bakal
Mr. Kevin Baker
Ms. Kathy Barlow
Ms. Amanda Barone
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Bartlett
Ms. Bronwyn Bartlett
Ms. Kathleen Barton
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Beauregard
Ms. Lea Becker
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Beehner
Ms. Jennifer Behrens
Mr. Richard Belliss
Mrs. Margaret Benacquista
Mr. Walter Benjamin
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Benoit
Ms. Mary Bergeron
Ms. Cathy Biss
Ms. Erica Black
Mr. Shane Bleyenburg
Ms. Judimarie Bodien
Mr. & Mrs. William Borman II
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bossert
Ms. Lynelle Bosworth
Mr. David Botka
Ms. Terri Bottini
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bradley
Ms. Pam Brayton
Ms. Dawn Brennan
Ms. Debra Brennan
Ms. Karen Breslin
Ms. Dorothy E. Broekhuizen
Mr. & Mrs. George Brown
Ms. Christina Brown
Ms. Terri Brownell
Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. Brownell
Ms. Jessica Bryden
Ms. Evelyn Buchanan
Ms. Kelly Buckley
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Burbank
Ms. Nancy Burke
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Bush
Ms. Mary Bussert
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Callahan
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Callan
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Callan
Ms. Ellen Card
Ms. Kay Ann Carney
Ms. Makena Caron
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Carroll
Ms. Colleen Casey
Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Cassidy
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cavotta
Mr. & Mrs. George N. Cefferillo
Ms. Tina Chase
Ms. Hillary Chase
Ms. Stephanie Cherry
Mrs. Anne Chowske
Ms. Brienna Christiano
Ms. Crystal Cicchino
Mr. Robert Cichon
Mr. Theodore Close
Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Cocca
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Colangelo
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Collins
Mr. Brian Companion
Ms. Linda Corbett
Mr. Lawrence Corbett
Mr. Michael Cordeiro
Mrs. Tanah Corelli
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Costello
Mr. Kevin Cotter
Ms. Katelyn Cottrell
Ms. Sandra Cowles
Mr. & Mrs. James Cranfield
Mr. Michael F. Crilley
Ms. Patti Crisafulli
Ms. Dorothy Crowley
Ms. Anna Culnane
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Curran
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D’Ambrosio
Mr. James Danner
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Contributions, Memorials, and Special Gifts
Mr. Randy Davis
Ms. Brooke Davis
Mr. John F. Day
Ms. Betty Decelle
Ms. Jane Decoteau
Ms. Martha DeGrazia
Mr. & Mrs. Charles DeNew
Mr. David DeNofio
Ms. Terry Derrick
Ms. Theresa Dindinger
Ms. Kori Donison
Ms. Muriel Dorsey
Ms. Antoinette Doto
Mr. & Mrs. David O. Driscoll
Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. Dunham
Ms. Tanya Eastman
Ms. Susan Eckert
Mr. Rick Eckhardt
Mr. Adam Ehlinger
Ms. Emily Ekland
Ms. Mildred Ellis
Ms. Helen Anne Endres
Mrs. Joelle Ernst
Ms. Alyssa Facteau
Ms. Shelly Falconer
Mr. Larry Family
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Farnham
Mr. Eric Feight
Ms. Eileen Ferguson
Ms. Joan Ferguson
Mr. Dennis Fillmore
Mr. David Fiske
Mr. Mark Fleszar
Ms. Karen Foster
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Fox
Ms. Heather A. Franke
Mr. Robert Frawley
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Frazier
Mr. Mark Freedman
Ms. Erika Fritz
Mr. Matthew Fryer
Mr. & Mrs. William Furlong
Mr. Gerald Garing
Ms. Nancy Garmley
Mr. Joseph Genter
Ms. Ellie George
Ms. Carolyn George
Ms. Wendy Gibson
Mr. & Mrs. John Gillen
Ms. Roxanne Gillen
Mrs. Beth Gillingham
Ms. Christine Gillmett-Brown
Ms. Linda Golembiewski
Mr. Peter Goutos
Ms. Bridget Graber
Dr. Kate Graney, Ph.D.
Ms. Donna Greenwell
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gross
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gryson
Mr. Gary Guilfoyle
Mr. Jon Gurney
Ms. Mary Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. George Hansen, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Harrington
Mr. Kenneth Hart
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hart
Ms. Elizabeth Hassell
Ms. Amy Hebbard
Ms. Jennifer Hebner
Ms. Carol Hickey
Mr. James Hickey
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2010
Mr. John Higgins
Ms. Erin Hillery
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Holmes, Jr.
Ms. Fawn K. Howe
Mr. Tom Howe
Mr. Mark Huibregtse
Ms. Marge Huseman
Mr. Robert Husted
Mr. Michael Ianniello
Ms. Lisa Ippolito
Ms. Beth Jackson
Ms. Barbara Jary
Mrs. Josephine Jaworski
Mr. Howard Jones
Mr. & Mrs. William Juron
Mr. Tony Kasowski
Mr. Andy Keefe
Mr. Ed Keefe
Ms. Ashley Keegan
Ms. Meg Keller
Mr. Joe Kelly
Mr. Brendan Kelly
Mr. Michael Kennedy
Mr. David Keville
Ms. Lydia King
Ms. Mara King
Ms. Elaine Kirsch
Mr. John Klein
Mr. & Mrs. John Krasnicki
Ms. Mary Kruegler
Mr. & Mrs. William Kukan
Mr. Douglas Lake
Ms. Bonnie L. LaManna
Mr. Scott Langer
Mr. Robert Lathrop
Mrs. Patti Laudicina
Mr. & Mrs. James LeClair
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Lesher
Ms. Ilene Leverence
Mr. & Mrs. Elwood Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. John Liberis
Mr. Dennis Lindhurst
Ms. Beth Locatelli
Mr. Frank Lombardo
Mr. Derek Loomis
Ms. Deanna Luhmann
Mr. Sean MacFarland
Ms. Eileen Mack
Mr. & Mrs. James Mackenzie
Mr. & Mrs. Tom MacLaughlin
Mr. Mark Maglienti
Mr. Robert Mains &
Ms. Amy Durland
Ms. Camille Mairs
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Malinowski
Ms. Pamela Malone
Mr. Edward Maloy
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mann
Mr. Frank Marcellino
Ms. Carole Marra
Ms. Jennifer Martin
Mr. & Mrs. William Martin
Mr. Todd Martineau
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Mastrion
Ms. Nellie Mastroianni
Ms. Janice Mastromarchi
Ms. Sarah Mathew
Ms. Susan Matthews
Mr. & Mrs. Roger McCleary
Mr. Arthur McDonald
Ms. Katherine McDowell-Catoggio
Mr. Jim McElroy
Mr. James McGuinness
Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. McNulty
Ms. Tracy McRoberts
Ms. Kathryn McTiernan
Ms. Judy Meagher
Ms. Holly Melander
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Mercado
Ms. Josephine Michaels
Ms. Bethany Milazzo
Ms. Mary J. Miles
Ms. Elizabeth Milo
Ms. Vicki Milstein
Ms. Paige Minear
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Miner
Ms. Laura Moldoff
Mr. Joseph R. Monaco
Ms. Patricia Monahan
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Moore
Ms. Emily Moore
Ms. Maria Morales
Mr. Bob Moriale
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mormando
Mr. & Mrs. William Morrone
Mrs. Charlotte Mosso
Ms. Julie Muller
Ms. Kathleen Mulvey
Mr. Eduardo Munoz, Jr.
Ms. Janet Naja
Mr. Bill Neville
Ms. Lisa Nichols
Ms. Nancy Nicholson
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Nowak
Ms. Erin O’Brien
Mr. John Ockrin
Mr. & Mrs. William O’Connor
Mr. Herman Okhuysen
Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Orton
Dr. Adele Pace
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Paduano
Dr. & Mrs. Raymond C. Palmer
Ms. Sonja Panichi
Mr. & Mrs. John Paolucci
Mr. Ernest Paquin
Mr. David Paradowski &
Ms. Nancy Gaida
Mr. Gary Paschal
Mr. & Mrs. Norman Pearlstein
Ms. Angela Penny
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Perry
Mr. Arthur Phelix
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Phelps
Ms. Sasha Phillips
Ms. Tiffany Phillips
Mrs. Karen Phinney
Ms. Janice Phoenix
Mr. Michael Pierce
Ms. Sherri Pierce
Ms. Caroline Pitts
Ms. Linda Plante
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Poirier
Ms. Ronda Poirier
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Polacsek
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Pollack
Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Ponzillo
Ms. Sarah Potter
Ms. Karen Provencher
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Provost
Mr. John Rakstis
Mr. Anthony Reale
Mr. Peter Reardon
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Reed
Ms. Marion Renning
Ms. Amy Resue
Ms. Joyce Reynolds
Ms. Susan Rhoades
Ms. Marquita Rhodes
Ms. Deidre Richie
Mrs. Nancy Richmond
Mr. Aaron Ritzenberg, PhD
Ms. Jennifer A. Rivers
Ms. Marcia Ross
Ms. Elizabeth Rotundo
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Rowland
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Roy
Mr. Raymond Ruby
Ms. Nina Russo
Mr. Ted Rydzewski
Ms. Jennifer Ryle
Ms. Christina Saccoia
Mr. Mark Sager
Mr. Mark A. Sammler
Ms. Vivian Sangil
Mr. Stephen Santa Barbara
Mr. & Mrs. John Sartoris
Ms. Randi Sayles
Mr. Robert Scheffler
Ms. Stephanie Schmid
Mr. & Mrs. Rollin Schwab
Mr. David Scott
Ms. Annmarie Senecal
Mr. & Mrs. John Shaw
Mr. & Mrs. William Shaw
Mr. Stephen Shaw
Mr. Peter Shaw
Ms. Wendy Shaw-Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sheehan
Mr. William Sheft
Mrs. Agnes Shulusky
Ms. Colette Sicotte
Ms. Ronnie Silver
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Simons, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Slemp
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Smith
Mr. Terry Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Smith
Mr. Michael Smith
Mr. Joseph Spencer
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Springer
Ms. Kristen Staelens
Ms. Karen Staulters
Mr. Kevin Stevens
Ms. Bobbie Stevens
Ms. Dorie Stevenson
Mr. Martin Strack
Ms. Katesel Strimbeck
Mr. & Mrs. Victor Stucchi
Mr. Paul Sutherland
Ms. Mary C. Taglione
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Tanny
Ms. Christine Tate
Ms. Kathryn Tatko
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Teal
Ms. Margo Theobald
Ms. Amie Thomas
Ms. Jennifer Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert R. Tinney
Ms. Jacqueline Trembley
Mr. Michael Trotta
Mr. Paul Trottier
Mr. & Mrs. Chester Tumidajewicz
Mr. Paul Turner
Mr. & Mrs. Michael P. Usher
Ms. Electa Utermark
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Van Ort
Ms. Megan Vandenburgh
Ms. Linda Vega Goossens
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ventarola
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Waldron
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ward
Mr. Michael Washko
Mr. & Mrs. Garry Waterman
Ms. Anna Watkins
Mr. Stephen A. Watts
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Watts
Mr. Stephen A. Watts
Ms. Teri Weber
Ms. Katie Weber
Ms. Sharon Weinlein
Mrs. Karen Weller
Ms. Susan Werner
Mr. Patrick Whelly
Mr. Timothy Whitman
Ms. Vera T. Whitman
Mr. Jeffrey Williams
Mr. Bruce Winters
Dr. Jeffrey P. Wittmann, PhD
Ms. Melissa Wood
Mr. & Mrs. John Wright
Mr. & Ms. Scott Wright
Ms. Abby Wurst
Ms. Jennifer Zegarelli
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Zeman
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Zieniuk
Ms. Maureen Zito
Builder’s Society:
Cornerstone Level $1000 and up
SEFCU
Mr. & Mrs. William Smollin
Tower Level - $500
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hays
GE Foundation
Arch Level - $200
Crush & Cask Wine & Spirits
Mr. Rick Francis
Mr. & Mrs. King Francis
Trestle Level - $100
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bliss
Mr. David Caswell
Mr. & Mrs. William Hebert
Ms. Donna Milkins
Mr. & Mrs. John Paduano
Mr. Richard Rowland, Sr.
Ms. Jean Stamm
Support Level - $50
Ms. Linda Corbett
Ms. Joy Dalaba
Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Fleuren
Dr. Kate Graney, Ph.D.
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Ladd
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Malinowski
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Nowak
Mr. Peter Reardon
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rowland, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spenello
Ms. Electa Utermark
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Zieniuk
Memorials:
Brian Cowles
Ms. Sandra Cowles
Ms. Karen Dean
James Dluccia
Mrs. Paul Christie
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kowantz
Ann Futterman
Ms. Tina Chase
Frank Kmiotek
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kowantz
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Contributions, Memorials, and Special Gifts
Catherine Muller
Mrs. Paul Christie
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kowantz
Marie Poklemba
Mr. & Mrs. Leo Carroll
Ms. Florence Dominelli
Ms. Linda Vega Goossens
Ms. Karen Powell
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Slemp
Mr. Stephen A. Watts
Ms. Elizabeth Wincowski
Chris Vadnais
Ms. Dorothy Crowley
Ms. Muriel Dorsey
Mr. Tom Howe
Mr. Robert Scheffler
Monica Varone
Ms. Christina Carriero
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cavotta
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D’Ambrosio
Mr. John F. Day
Ms. Betty Decelle
Ms. Joan Ferguson
Mr. & Mrs. George Hansen, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Herzog
Mr. Michael Ianniello
Mr. & Mrs. James LeClair
Ms. Pamela Malone
Mr. & Mrs. William O’Connor
Ms. Sarah Potter
Ms. Vivian Sangil
Mr. Stephen Santa Barbara
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sheehan
Ms. Mary C. Taglione
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Waldron
Beacon Society:
Mr. & Mrs. Simon Aman
Anonymous
Ms. Christina Carriero
The Estate of Deborah Couples
Ms. Valerie A. Muratori
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perry
Mrs. Mary E. Purvis
Mr. & Mrs. John Sartoris
Ms. Anne E. Subko
Ms. Joan Taggart
Ms. Virginia Whitman
Reverend Gloria J. Wright
In-Kind Donations:
9 Maple Ave.
Aggie’s Boutique
Albany Institute of History & Art
Albany Symphony Orchestra
Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, Inc.
Anthony’s Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Barre Strength
Belleayre Mountain
Benson’s Pet Center
Capital Repertory Theatre
Cascada Salon & Spa
Circus Cafe
Collins Meadowbrook Dairy
Crossgates Mall
Crowne Plaza Albany
Cudney’s Launderers & Dry Cleaners
David Burke Townhouse
deJonghe Jewelers
Delucia’s Grocery & Deli
Equine Designs
Fort Ticonderoga
Frank Adams Jewelers
Fusion Salon
Galway Golf Course
Giffy’s Bar-B-Q
Global Events Management
Hattie’s Restaurant
Hidden Gardens
Hilton Garden Inn
Hoffman Car Wash
Home Made Theater
Hunt, Ltd.
Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille
King Brother’s Dairy
Live Nation
Longfellows Inn and Restaurant
M & W Group
Mary Martin & Co.
Massage at Saratoga
Max London’s Restaurant & Bar
Mazzone Management Group
Mexican Connection
Mr. & Mrs. Byron Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Kowantz
Mr. & Mrs. Steven G. Rowland
Mr. Edward Griffen
Mr. Kevin Schweitzer
N. Fox Jewelers
NYRA
O Studios
Olde Bryan Inn
Pet Lodges, Inc.
Pink Paddock Boutique
Prime at Saratoga National
Rena’s Fine Flowers
Rounder Records
Saratoga Arms
Saratoga Guitar
Saratoga Notecards
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Restaurant Diner
Saratoga Saddlery &
International Boutiques
Saratoga Savoy
Saratoga Strike Zone
Saratoga Bridges 2010 Revenue
Residential Services $11,435,526
Day Services $9,330,675
Alpha Industries Workshop $2,240,597
Family Support Services $1,927,371
Transportation $2,481,242
Six Flags Great Escape &
Splashwater Kingdom
Sloppy Kisses
Spa Cleaners
Stepping Star Gymnastics & Dance
Stockade Imports
Stone Street Stables, LLC
Strategic Data Systems, Inc.
Sushi-Thai Garden
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga
The Crystal Spa
The Desmond
The Egg
The Farmer’s Daughter
The Fun Spot
The Hyde Collection
The Inn at Saratoga
The Irish Times Pub & Restaurant
The Local Pub and Teahouse
Tom Myott Art
Tropical Tann
Upper Hudson River Railroad
Ursula of Switzerland
Wellness Center of Saratoga
Whiteface Club & Resort
Williams Rejuva Center
Windham Mountain
YMCA
Zola Kids
2010
Audited Financials
$27,433,776
Medicaid . . . . . . . . $24,285,764
State of NY . . . . . . . $1,213,915
SSI/SSA . . . . . . . . . . $1,089,422
Workshop Sales . . . . $255,523
Grants/Others . . . . . $589,152
Saratoga Bridges 2010 Expenses
Residential Services $11,219,193
Day Services $8,799,775
Alpha Industries Workshop $1,549,506
Family Support Services $1,804,230
Transportation $3,045,988
Non Program $45,117
Total Expenses = $26,463,809
esfoundation
Membership
Non Program $18,365
Total Revenue = $27,433,776
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“Why I Give” is a feature that highlights an extraordinary supporter of Saratoga Bridges. In this issue, we hear from Marj Shaw.
When and how did your relationship with
Saratoga Bridges begin?
My son Timmy was a special ed student at St. Mary’s
School for the Deaf in Buffalo and we needed summer
activities for him to attend locally in the late 1970’s. I
first learned about the Saratoga ARC when we heard
that Helen Hogan, the Executive Director at the time,
had developed a summer recreation program for special ed students. When Tim graduated in 1983 he
began working in the workshop at the former Empire
Market located on Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa.
Timmy was proud to earn a paycheck and especially
enjoyed sewing hospital gowns. My husband Bill and
I became friendly with other parents including Board
Members Lois Bydark and Dallas Boyle. Also, Bill and
Don Whitman (husband of longtime Board Member
Ginger) were both Fire Chief in their towns.
What moved you to start giving?
I felt that our family could not always give financially
but that we had other ways of contributing. When
asked if I would be interested in being on the Board of
Directors, I gladly accepted. Since I retired from my full time position at Saratoga
Hospital Lab in 1995, I have a more flexible schedule and more time to volunteer.
In what ways do you contribute to Saratoga
Bridges? (volunteer, event support, membership)
I have been the Vice President as well as the Secretary of the Board of
Directors for many years. Living close by allows me to be easily accessible to the agency. I am the Chair of their Guardianship Committee and
gladly help to volunteer serving refreshments to the
runners at the Great Pumpkin Challenge and try to
recruit others. My husband is on the agency’s Safety
Committee where his experience and knowledge of
fire and safety issues are being utilized.
Every year when the agency embarks on their
Membership Campaign, I sign up my 5 children and
encourage others to join as members. People need
to realize that the more members Saratoga Bridges
secures, the more voting power we have on NYSARC’s
Board of Governors.
What do you get out of supporting Saratoga
Bridges?
When the agency is recognized for the tremendous job
they do in the community, I feel a sense of pride that I
am a part of it. More importantly, Timmy passed away
in 1987 and I feel that maintaining a connection to
Saratoga Bridges ensures that the services he received
will continue and expand to meet the present and
future needs.
What would you say to someone who might be
interested in supporting the agency?
If you give your time, energy and financial resources
– YOU in turn will be rewarded!
How would you encourage others to give their
time and resources?
Become a member first. Then volunteer your time on committees or at
fundraising events. Through these experiences, you will understand the
importance the agency plays in the community and the state for people
with developmental disabilities and their families.
WHY I GIVE
Marj Shaw