2023 Achieva Annual Report

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empowering futures ANNUAL REPORT 7.1.2022 - 6.30.2023 2023

Our Mission

Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

Our Vision

Achieva envisions a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance.

Our Core Values

Respect: Value and celebrate everyone.

Passion: Be dedicated to Achieva’s mission and vision.

Ethics: Infuse integrity, quality and best practices in everything we do.

Change: Embrace and drive innovation toward inclusive person-centered practices.

Team: Inspire, challenge and support each other.

Mary Lou Gegick Chair, Achieva Board of Trustees Stephen H. Suroviec President & CEO

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to present our 2023 Annual Report, themed “Empowering Futures.” This report encapsulates our collective efforts and achievements over the past fiscal year (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023) in advancing our mission to advocate with, empower, and support people with disabilities and their families.

We have positioned ourselves for continued success in the years ahead through a recalibrated strategic vision and a resumed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our dedication to person-centered planning has been evident in every aspect of our work, from supporting people in selecting and customizing their homes to equipping aspiring employees to find the perfect job. By providing tailored support, we have empowered countless individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Advocacy has remained a cornerstone of our work, and our efforts have impacted lives. From advocating for increased direct support professional (DSP) pay to championing children’s rights in schools, we have worked tirelessly to create a more equitable and just society for all.

In addition to the people we support, we want to acknowledge and give credit to our board, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Together, we have demonstrated the power of collective action in creating positive change and empowering futures.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to our vision of a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance.

With your continued support and partnership, we are confident that we will continue to make a lasting impact by advocating with those who accept our support.

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission.

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Inspiring
A glimpse at where we’ve been and where we’re headed

FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

l Recalibrated and refined the Strategic Vision Plan to align with current circumstances and future goals.

l Closed the fiscal year with revenue surpassing expenses, showcasing financial stability and effective management in the face of economic challenges.

l Commenced the second year of Achieva’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan, highlighting an ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Possibilities

A “Recalibrated” Plan

An organizational guide for the next three years.

The strategic direction outlined in 2019 shaped the growth of Achieva’s future. Seven strategic priorities were adopted and informed by the experiences and perspectives of 270 individuals, including representatives of the people supported, families and caregivers, trustees, staff, government agencies, community partners, funders, and donors.

FISCAL YEAR

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

The seven strategic priorities were visionary and are carried over in the 2023-2026 “recalibrated” version of our strategic vision plan. We are grateful to the 2023 Strategic Visioning Committee and the executive management team that helped us update the plan. With recommendations from each affiliate board, the Achieva Board of Trustees approved this plan on June 12, 2023.

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Highlights

Strategic Vision Plan

2023-2026

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Visi oni n g

Collaborated with those supported to organize ideas, visions, and goals while imparting problem-solving and advocacy skills. Visit achieva.info/ personcentered to learn more.

Person-Centered Planning

Conducted Achieva’s second Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador series, featuring nine program graduates. Ambassadors champion person-centered planning and integrate it into their role.

Aging in Place

Assisted elderly individuals in securing home modifications, adaptive tools, and healthcare support to facilitate aging in their own homes.

Operated

48 Community Homes

l Assisted two people to move into new, customized homes through person-centered planning.

l Supported six people to personally select a home aligning with their vision of a good life.

l Increased those supported in Housing Tenancy by ten additional authorizations.

l Assisted ten people to secure their own homes at the Flats On Forward apartment building in partnership with Action Housing.

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Achieva Early Intervention fostered several new partnerships, including one with a community-based playgroup called City Squeakers. The partnership offers an inclusive, non-structured environment for families to play together.

Empowering Parents

Achieva Early Intervention Launched Books at Birth at Jefferson Hospital while maintaining Books at Birth at Forbes and West Penn NICU, averaging approximately 250 books gifted per month combined.

Achieva’s Early Intervention specialists know their best allies are well-informed, empowered caregivers. Books at Birth helps provide those resources beginning on day one.

250 BOOKS GIFTED PER MONTH

Attended 40 baby showers with partners at Beverly’s Birthdays and provided developmental milestone card decks to more than 500 moms in over 130 neighborhoods.

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Competitive-Integrated Employment Success

l Completed 120 Competitive-Integrated Employment (CIE) intakes & 55 job placements.

l Secured partnerships with 20 new businesses interested in direct hire, work assessments & job shadowing for people with disabilities.

Employing People With Disabilities

l Bridgeville Business Operations generated $1.75 million in revenue and an excess in revenue over expenses of $75k.

l Paid an average hourly rate of $11.52 across all business operations.

$1.75 MILLION

$11.52 AVERAGE HOURLY RATE

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Generated $30,000 in sales and helped establish art collectors in various countries worldwide at VaultArt Studio.

VaultArt Studio artists utilize professional-level arts instruction, exhibition space, and career coaching in order to transform their creativity into the calling of their choice. Visit vaultartstudio.org.

Achieva Support attained an overall incident compliance rate of 97%, with two review quarters achieving 100% compliance in filing, investigating, and finalizing incidents.

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Protecting Futures

Trustee Greg Fajt and Amy Dolan Strano, President, Achieva Family Trust; Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary, Achieva, pause for a photo at a celebration of the 25th Anniversary of The Family Trust.

l Corporate trustee for a total of 2,589 trust accounts.

l Opened more than 200 new trust accounts.

l Hosted the 2nd annual Future Planning conference.

l Over $200 million in assets under management.

2,589 TRUST ACCOUNTS

Achieva Family Trust commemorated its 25th Anniversary with a celebration at Duquesne University’s Power Center. Guests included beneficiaries, current and former staff, trustees, and representatives from the City of Pittsburgh.

Visit achievafamilytrust.org

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Enhancing Lives

Distributed more than $1.5 million from the Charitable Residual Program providing goods and services to PA residents who have a disability and a demonstrated need.

$1.5M Goods & Services

Encouraging Inclusion

The Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund distributed nearly $30,000 in items promoting community participation, including technology, amusement park passes, gym memberships, and Uber gift cards.

$30K Goods & Services

Both the Charitable Residual Program and the Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund can be applied for online.

achieva.info/charitablefunds

Learnmore!

Championing Change

Achieva’s Advocacy Organizations

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh

The Arc Erie County Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

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Transformative Advocacy

Sometimes, a call to Achieva’s advocacy staff results in sharing information or resources with a family member or individual with a disability. Other times, an advocate may provide options for a referral to a special education attorney or psychologist. Most often, an advocate will provide technical assistance, such as walking a parent through what will occur during their child’s first Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting or during a meeting at a county office to establish eligibility for services through the Office of Developmental Programs.

A call to one of Achieva’s advocates often leads to a relationship between the person supported and an advocate lasting for months or even years.

One such call came in July of 2022 from a young man in crisis. He had started having seizures in 2016, which drastically altered the course of his life. He was unable to work, drive, or live on his own due to the severity of his seizures. His family couldn’t care for and support him, and in 2017, he was forced to move into a personal care home. Over the years, his relationship with his family slowly deteriorated, and he was often left to fend for himself.

Once he met Erin, an Achieva advocate, in July 2022, his life began to change. At that time, his goals were to qualify for a Medicaid waiver and get the home and community-based services he needed to start driving again and, hopefully, live on his own one day.

Most recently, with the support of Erin, person-centered planning, and his tenacity, his plans changed, and he exceeded his original goals. Today, he works a full-time job at Walmart as a cashier, was recently released from his neurologist to drive, and just looked at his dream car, a Dodge Charger. He is getting an apartment, but his ultimate goal is purchasing a manufactured home.

Through the dedicated support of Achieva’s advocates, people with disabilities, like the young man in crisis, have found assistance and true empowerment. From navigating complex systems to realizing ambitious dreams, the journey epitomizes the profound impact of advocacy.

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Achieva navigates through educational, medical, government, and adult service systems for people with disabilities to access the resources, supports, and opportunities they need to thrive and lead fulfilling lives, all at no cost to them.

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh’s Impact

l Empowered 2,428 existing families and 749 new families with information, referrals, and technical assistance.

l Advocated for 751 educational cases for students under 22, ensuring their right to quality education.

l Championed the rights of 269 adults through dedicated advocacy efforts.

l Resolved 597 Individualized Education Program (IEP) appeals and mediation cases, bringing about equitable solutions.

l Addressed 263 Individualized Support Program (ISP) cases, ensuring fair outcomes and support.

751 EDUCATIONAL CASES

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l Engaged in 212 visits with state and federal legislators to advocate for public policy changes.

l Conducted 16 training sessions, empowering 104 families and professionals with valuable insights.

l Represented Achieva on the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee (MAAC), Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF), The Arc of Pennsylvania, The Provider Alliance (TPA), Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA), and multiple committees of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP).

l Received $148,000 for the Disability Healthcare Initiative.

l Recognized for statewide leadership on several issues, including:

l Working to designate people with disabilities as a medically underserved population.

l Working to increase the rates for home and community-based services in order to increase the wages of direct support professionals.

ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE

Hosted 24 Empowered Voices meetings attended by 181 self-advocates.

Achieva’s Empowered Voices Leadership Group is comprised of self-advocates from around the Pittsburgh area. Driven by the voices and interests of the members, participants meet for opportunities to learn, have fun, and meet new people.

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The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh at 412.995.5000 or visit achieva.info/advocacy
Contact

Support for Autism Concerns

Autism: Understanding and Helping presentation at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

• Answered an average of 280 help requests per month.

• Secured a two-year justice training grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.

• Autism Connection of Pennsylvania President Luciana Randall, was reappointed as a member of Governor Josh Shapiro’s Victims Services Advisory Committee.

• Collaborated with organizations like the Frick Environmental Center, the Cultural Trust, and the Greater Pittsburgh Area Community Food Bank to develop inclusive, accessible environments.

Maria Montaro and Tammi Morton creating flexible space for people with autism and hidden differences at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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Autism Connection of Pennsylvania with any autism concerns: 412.781.4116
us online: autismofpa.org
Contact
Visit
Help Requests Per Month
280

• Provided information, referrals, and technical assistance to 300 families.

• Resolved 81 cases.

• Welcomed four new board members.

• Hosted five trainings for families and professionals.

• Conducted outreach and developed collaborative relationships with more than 40 new organizations. Supported 300 Families

Hosted a successful Buddy Walk, raising over $25,000 with 300 people in attendance. Contact The Arc Erie County Pennsylvania: 1.888.272.7229 x486 Visit us online: thearcoferie.org $25,000

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Families Empowered by The Arc Erie County

Achieva’s Exceptional Cleaning Services Shine at 911 TAC Airbase

In the realms of business and military operations, maintaining a spotless environment is vital. Achieva, known for its advocacy and support of people with disabilities, has also made a niche for itself as a trusted provider of cleaning and janitorial services.

Achieva’s seasoned team ensures buildings remain sanitized and impeccably maintained, offering routine office cleaning, floor stripping, and waxing, or specialized projectbased jobs with flexibility and dedication to customer satisfaction.

What makes Achieva’s cleaning and janitorial business truly stand out is its inclusive employment practices, providing competitive-integrated opportunities to people with and without disabilities, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

One of Achieva’s notable partnerships is with the 911 TAC Airbase, a critical hub for emergency response and military operations. The base relies on Achieva’s services to uphold high standards of cleanliness.

The appreciation for Achieva’s contribution recently took center stage when Lieutenant Colonel Bennett Reid and his team arranged an event to express gratitude to the Achieva team. Contractors, civilians, and Active Guard Reserve members gathered to acknowledge Achieva’s essential role.

During the event, Lieutenant Colonel Reid not only provided lunch for Achieva’s dedicated cleaning professionals but also took a personal approach to express gratitude. Each Achieva team member was presented with the 911 Communications Squadron Patch,

symbolizing the partnership and recognizing Achieva’s integral role in maintaining the base’s cleanliness.

This symbolic gesture speaks volumes about the strong partnership between Achieva and the 911 TAC Airbase. The patch is more than a token; it signifies appreciation for Achieva’s tireless efforts in creating a clean and safe environment for the base’s personnel.

Achieva’s cleaning and janitorial business conveys a commitment to excellence, competitive-integrated employment practices, and positive community impact. In a world where cleanliness is crucial, Achieva not only excels but also forges meaningful connections through its exceptional service and inclusive approach.

Contact Achieva’s cleaning and janitorial business at 412.995.5000 x501. Visit us online: achievabusinessoperations.com

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Each member of Achieva’s Cleaning and Janitorial team was presented with the 911th Communication Squadron patch as an expression of gratitude.

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Lieutenant Colonel Bennett Reid , the commander of the 911th Communications Squadron, poses for a photo with the Achieva cleaning and janitorial team. Photo by Master Sargent Jeffrey Grossi

moments captured

Living and leading one’s best life.

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Confidence is Found 200 Feet Deep ... in a Cave

Early one May morning, Jamie Lewis-Ojeda had a special request of his direct support professional (DSP): military-style exercise.

His DSP that day, and many days, is Mike Ceidro, a veteran of both the U.S. Armed Forces and his current work with Achieva, with about one year of familiarity with Jamie.

“I didn’t think he really knew what he was asking for,” Mike said, and suggested a walk instead. But to honor Jamie’s adventurous spirit, he suggested a trip to Laurel Caverns in Farmington, PA.

Many of Jamie’s excursions are local to his Greensburg community home, but this one required a one-hour drive and plenty of guts: It’s Pennsylvania’s largest cave system with about four miles of passageways.

The duo opted for the 40-minute guided tour, but when the tour guide seemingly took a wrong turn, the group hiked deeper into the cave than expected. Multiple tour groups simultaneously converged because of the misstep, and with only narrow passageways back out, Jamie looked toward Mike for cues on how they’d handle their unforeseen circumstances.

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“I was like, ‘Well, we’re already in the cave. There’s no way out of this place,” Mike said. “We just have to keep going,’” which gave Jamie the boot camp-like experience he hoped for.

“That kind of reinforced the power of speaking things into existence because, by the time we were out of the lower section of the cave, it was a military-grade exercise,” Mike said. “We were both breathing pretty heavily, and our hearts were pounding pretty good.”

“We coached each other along, joked along the way, and made it out.”

Jamie has spent all of his 23 years in the foster care system and community home settings. He often expresses insecurity when socializing as a result. But while 200 feet

underground with only slim, slippery pathways separating him from sunlight, he was different.

He admits the extra adventure was “scary,” but he soldiered on: “There was a steep hill, but I knew I could do it.”

On his way through, he enjoyed the sight and feel of the rocks and the colored spotlights which shown upon them, especially those in hues of blue, green or orange. The narrow spots didn’t bother him, and neither did the view from Chestnut Ridge when they exited the cave, despite it being more than twice the height of Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington.

In fact, the only thing on his mind when they were finished was how “awesome” he felt — a feeling made stronger by the pair’s genuine, unscripted adventure.

“He was smiling, laughing. We just had a good time going through it, and he was very excited at the end to say he did it,” Mike said. “And as he says, ‘Mike jammed me up.’”

It’s a running joke between the two — a jab from one guy to another — for non-ideal situations.

It’s easy to know that Jamie was kidding, though, because he already asked for another chance at caving. Thanks to Mike’s research and mutual thirst for adventure, that one will involve exploring a cave via rowboat.

Much like Jamie’s reaction to an extra-long cave tour and the mountainous heights at its end, his adventurer’s spirit is ready for that next opportunity: “It’s not too big for me.”

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Beyond the Aisles: Determination and Support Drive Employment Success

Megan Sovick’s efforts have paid off in her role at Giant Eagle where she completed the Paid Work Experience program in record time. Working with Achieva via the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), Megan explored career opportunities based on her interests and preferences. Once she selected Giant Eagle, Megan learned the ins and outs of a job as a Giant Eagle Team Member. The first-hand exposure to the workplace provided an opportunity to explore the job while earning a paycheck.

Megan said, “Achieva helped me through finding a job. Even though I have a disability, I don’t hold back.” Megan now works four days a week. She handles bagging, light cleaning, ‘go-backs’ and has a goal of training as a cashier.

As a recipient of employment support services from Achieva, Megan was recently recognized by Giant Eagle and WQED in their Community Champions campaign. The honor was in recognition of the ongoing partnership between Giant Eagle and Achieva. “Needless to say, you’ve been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals and keeping us on the path to success,” said Daniel Donovan, Giant Eagle’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications, regarding the alliance.

The real success is evident in the lives of employees, just like Megan, who receive the support they need to succeed in competitiveintegrated employment.

“Achieva helped me through finding a job. Even though I have a disability, I don’t hold back.”

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Available in the indicated counties:

Achieva Suppor t

Community Suppor ted Living

Early Intervention

Employment Suppor ts

Home and Community Suppor ts

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh,

The Arc Erie County

Advocacy & Family Supports

Geographic Reach

Available statewide:

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Achieva Family Trust

Primary presence in PA plus accounts in 19 additional states

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ERIE

Current Board of Trustees*

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024

Officers

Mary Lou Gegick, Chair

Meghan Gannon Anderson, Chair Elect

Jillian F. Zacks, Esq., Vice Chair

Chaz R. Kellem, Immediate Past Chair Trustees

Tom Balzer

Dr. Nina Butler

Steve Crane, CFA

Michael L. Dever, Esq.

Gary Grysiak

John Haynes

Holly Hoff

Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC

Kimberly Jackson

Thomas M. Lee

Leslie Malloy

Lisa A. Martinelli, Ph.D., J.D., M.A.

Ted Meyer

Jennifer Modell, Esq.

Mary D. Richter, CPA

Josh Scott

David Tilstone

Rob Unkovic

Officers

Mary Lou Gegick, Chair

Meghan Gannon Anderson, Chair Elect

Jillian F. Zacks, Esq., Vice Chair

Chaz R. Kellem, Immediate Past Chair

Officers

Kimberly Jackson, Chair

Jeffrey Hantz, Esq., Chair Elect

Michael Dudkowski, Vice Chair

Holly Hoff, Immediate Past Chair Trustees

Rebecca Tyers Brown

James Calhoun

Greg Fajt, CPA, Esq.

Beth Fulena

David Graf

Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC

Elizabeth Hughes, Esq.

Officers

Josh Scott, Chair

Jerry Goodrick, Chair Elect

Joanne Christopher, Vice Chair

Thomas M. Lee, Immediate Past Chair Trustees

Meghan Gannon Anderson

Nancy Hill

Antoinette Luchini, Esq.

John S. Lynch

Julie Murphy

Joseph G. Piccini, CPM

Gary Scalise

David Tilstone

Tess Wilson

Joseph Lantz, CFA, CAIA

Kelly Lovato

Leslie Malloy

Robert McDowell

Lee D. Moffatt

Robert Karl Schweitzer, Esq.

Stephen B. Spolar, Esq.

James C. Woll

*Trustees as of February 23, 2024

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Officers

Ted Meyer, Chair

Tina Calabro, Chair Elect

Elizabeth Humphrey, Vice Chair

Dr. Nina Butler, Immediate Past Chair

Trustees

Carly C. Barnes, Esq.

Melissa Girty

Melanie Hoover

Michael G. Meyer

Michael Milch, J.D.

Rhonda Schember

Lisa G. Silverman, Esq.

Ryan Wirth

Jillian F. Zacks, Esq.

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Erie County Pennsylvania

Officers

Rhonda Schember, Chair

Melanie Hoover, Chair Elect

Shawn Miller, Ed.D., Vice Chair

N/A, Immediate Past Chair

Trustees

Imarii Anderson

Dr. Sean Carroll

Erin Kelly

Erin Phelps

Jerry Wegley, Esq.

Officers

Steve Crane, CFA, Chair

Jennifer Modell, Esq., Chair Elect

Beth Rom, Vice Chair

William F. Ward, Esq., Immediate Past Chair

Trustees

Karen Markle

Dave McMaster, Esq.

Ian Michael, Esq.

The Honorable Tiffany Sizemore

Joseph Smith

Michelle Walker

Thomas Ward

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Financial Review for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023

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Community Supported Living ....... 21,611,087 Home and Community Supports .. 5,172,906 Early Intervention ................................. 3,858,025 Employment ...........................................3,465,680 The Family Trust.................................... 2,892,687 Business Operations ...........................2,790,647 Advocacy.................................................. 1,199,563 Achieva ....................................................... 808,650 Depreciation ...............................................521,849 Representative Payee ............................ 233,588 Achieva Resource........................................72,394 Total $42,627,076
Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 -
30, 2023
Audited Figures from
June
EXPENSES BY SERVICES

REVENUE

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Audited Figures from Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Governmental ......................................31,039,332 Fees ........................................................... 2,779,565 Business Operations Revenue ........ 2,612,313 Net Appreciation on Investments ...2,508,803 Other Program Revenue................... 2,408,275 Gain on Sale of Properties ............... 2,038,827 Contributions .......................................... 1,121,039 Investment Income ............................... 1,053,926 Rental Income ........................................... 841,312 Fundraising................................................. 481,308 Other.............................................................205,567 Net Assets Released from Restrictions ................... 186,929 Total $47,277,196

Thank You To Our Generous Donors

All listed donor names are for gifts made between July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

$10,000+

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Foundation

Carrie Graham Bauer

Charitable Trust

The Children’s Aid Society of Jewish Women Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh

Comcast Foundation

Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust*

Erie County Care Management, Inc.**

FISA Foundation*

Estate of Jane Fuselier

McDowell Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

Jennifer McDowell

Michael Milch+

PDC Pharmacy

Mary & Bill Richter+

Sanofi-Aventis U.S.

Charitable Trust Account

Seubert & Associates, Inc.

The David S. Shapira Foundation

The Jack Buncher Foundation*

Robert S. & Louise S. Kahn Foundation

The Family of Dick Thornburgh

Virginia Thornburgh

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania*

UPMC**

UPMC Health Plan

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Achieva Family Trust**

Capital Group

Michael & Julie Dever

The Duckworth Haggerty Group at Merrill Lynch Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Mary Lou & Gary Gegick+

Giant Eagle

Richard & Susan

Herchenroether

Deedra Kay Knaus

Koppers

Lynne Anne Ketchum

Discretionary Trust

Lisa Martinelli & David Patosky

Julie Mounts*

Mutual of America

PNC Foundation

Portiuncula Foundation

The Rosenthal Family

Stephen H. Suroviec** +

Trust U/W of Corine N. Slifkin

FBO David Slifkin

Wesco Distribution, Inc

United Way of Beaver County

$2,500 - $4,999

Active Aging, Inc.**

AmCom Office System

Perry K. Blatz

Mark Brown

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

Carelon Behavioral Health*

Covestro

Divers Family Foundation

Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

Walter Family Fund of the Erie Community Foundation**

Gregory Fajt

*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA.

Gary & Sharon Horner

Kathleen Lee

Thomas M. Lee

W. P. Andrew & Teresa C. Lee

Maher Duessel

Matcon Diamond Inc.

PNC Financial Services Group

Robert Wholey & Co., Inc.

Steve & Jody Spolar

Amy Dolan Strano, Esq.** +

Richard Thornburgh

David Tilstone

Unicentric

Verland

Kitty Williams

$1,000 - $2,499

Kevin Acklin

Advent Communication Systems

Allegheny Health Network**

Alliance Health Wrap

Allegheny, Inc.*

Baird

Leroy Ball

Judith Bass

Bayada Home Healthcare**

Marsha & Alan Blanco

**Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

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Bob’s Discount Furniture**

Bozzone Family Foundation

Rebecca Tyers Brown

Walter & Nancy Bunt

Kim Cable

Terrie Cable

Caltronics National

Carmody and Ging, Attorneys at Law

Carter

Chubb

Dick Collet**

Mary Conturo

Coulter & May, P.C.

Stephen & MJ Crane*

CVS Health*

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby P.C.

John & Renee Dickinson

Balwant & Vidya Dixit

William & Jamie Dixon

Michael Dudkowski

Duquesne University

Elsie H. Hillman Foundation

Catherine Esposito

Ethos Cannabis Dispensary Federated Investors Foundations, Inc.*

Gingerbread Man Running Company*

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Jerry & Lisa Goodrick

Gary & Janet Grysiak*

Erin & Roger Haney

Margaret Hardon

Susan & Robert Hartzell

Austin P. Henry Highpoint Fitness*

Stephan P. Hubbard

Darren Hucko

IKOR of Western Pennsylvania

John J. Ghaznavi Foundation, Inc.

John V. Schultz Furniture**

Elliott Joseph

Edward & Suzanne Karlovich

Sarah Kelly

Robert & Wendy Lent

Leonard and Mary Jane Schafer Foundation*

Joseph & Denise Lumarda

John & Suzanne Lynch

Marilyn and Robert Funari Family Foundation

Catherine Markosky

Colin & Brianna May

David & Laura Miller

Patricia Morgan

Robert & Diane Otto

Todd Reidbord

Rivers Casino

Daniel Romanow

Sam’s Club

Joshua & Kathryn Scott

Service Coordination Unlimited**

Beth & John Shimshock

Dmitri Shiry

Cindy Short+

John & Rebecca Sporar

George Tedesco

The Giving Block Trust-Franklin Press Company

UniqueSource

Paul & Joyce Vallimont+

Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Michelle Wilden

Shannock Valley Elementary School*

Tom & Lucy Balzer

Jeremy Shapira & David

Gilinsky+

Biel Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation/ Community Foundation of Westmoreland County*

Geiser Acuff Charitable Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation

$500 - $999

Helen Aldisert

Augmentative Communication Consultants Inc.*

Ron Shapiro & Mary Austin

Yvonne Best-Proctor**

Sharon Bible+

Mallory Blonski

Bonnell’s Auto Group, LLC**

Cable Hardwoods, Inc.

Alfred & Patricia Cambridge

Mike Carpellotti

Carrara Steel Inc**

Bill & Marcia Carty

Chevron

Community Care Behavioral Health**

Community Resources for Independence**

Sally Dean*

Kristen Del Sole-Eberle

Satish & Varsha Dhagat

Rodney & Hannah Dobish

Mary & Bob Dudas

Timothy Dugan

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group

Howard & Mary Edington

Laura Ellsworth

Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA*

Ernst and Young

FedEx Corporation*

Richard Frischolz

Lynn Guzzi Gagne

Mark & Marian Gannon

Nancy Gannon

Josh George

Gary & Janet Grysiak+

Alan & Sara Guttman

Nat & Bettina Hess

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Highmark Blue Cross

Blue Shield

Cynthia Hirsh

Holly & Jared Hoff+

Gary Horowitz*

Bob & Cindy Hurley

Inglis**

Innovative Benefits Consulting, Inc.

Julian Gray Associates

Jeff Kent

Knights of Columbus

Chartiers Council #877*

Knox Law**

Paul & Ann Krauza**

William E. Kroll*

Lloyd & Julie Lane

Joseph Lantz

Margot Latchem*

Lisanti Painting Company, Inc.

Brian & Julie Long

Andee & Michael Lowenstein

Maitri Medicinals*

Lynne Marchese

Carla Mazefsky*

Edward McClain

Katherine & Mike McEvilly

The Montanti Family Philanthropic Fund

Nancy & Joe Murray**

Mary W. Murrin

Mutual of America Foundation

Dr. Farida M. Nasr

Network for Good*

Marte Novak*+

Novartis US Foundation

Carol Ostrow

Palmiero Mobility**

Philadelphia Insurance Company

Pro Knitwear

Alfonso Provenzano*

Luciana Randall*

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh

Sharon Richards & Doug Aiken

River Speech & Educational Services, Inc

Shayne Roos* +

Linda & Jim Rosenbloom

Kimberly Sachse

Gary Scalise

Rhonda & Joe Schember**

Bryan Scott

Michael & Patricia Sherry

Lisa & Steve Silverman

Bonnie Smigel

Jodie Tabano** +

James & Gail Thornburgh

Three Rivers Corvette Club

Dave Tinker** +

Glenn Todd

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Rob & Georgia Unkovic

Barbara Wang

Mary Wheeler

Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc.**

Ashley & Suzie Wellner

Travis & Melanie Wellner

Jeff Wheeler**

Whitethorn Digital LLC**

David J. Williams

Phil Wobrak*

Jillian F. Zacks, Esq.+

Ronald Zolkowski+

$250 - $499

Anonymous (1)

American Online Giving**

Jay Aronson

Peter & Kari Ashcroft

Cindy & Vincent Barsotti

Robin J. Bernstein

Blackbaud Giving Fund

Blackburn’s Pharmacy

Jane & Lawrence Breck

Carol Brown

Brunner’s Garage and Company

Tod & Christine Bryant

Burke’s Heating and Cooling, Inc.

Jack Butler*+

Sean & Michelle Carroll**

Becky S. Chambers

Joanne Christopher

Doug Clark

Roma Constantine+

Eugene & Cynthia DeFrank

Christian Delligatti

Irene & Basil Dixon

Robert Dolce

John & Jeanne Downey**

Chrystal Dunn

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

Linda Elias**

Gary Euler

Lisa & Blair Faber

Howard & Donna Faulkner**

Beth & David Fine

Craig Frischman

Ed Fritsch

Beth Fulena

LeeAnn Fulena, Esq.*

Rose Ann Fulena

Jamie Furr+

Meghan Gannon Anderson & Todd Anderson

Lisa Garrett

GBU Financial Life

John Paul Gilmartin

Alan & Sara Guttman

Jeffrey Hantz, Esq.

Mary Anderson Hartley

Nancy Hill

Mike Hochendoner

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Michael Houston*

Brandon Howard

Integra Realty ResourcesPittsburgh

*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

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Aynsley & Gerardo Interiano

Chaz Kellem

Susan Kelly

David Alan Knorr

Nathan Kramm

John M. Lally, CPA

Catherine Lalonde*

Natalie Laux

Marilyn & Frank Limbacher*

Colleen Lindow

John & Mary Liveratti*

LPL Financial Foundation

Mahla Office Furniture

David Matter

Robert & Denise McColly

Brian McCormick*

John & Kate McGrady

Ellen & Michael McLean

Lori & Dave McMaster

Michael & Bridget Meyer+

Theodore Meyer

Scott Miller

Lee & Lisa Moffatt

Maria & Ryan Moncheck

Douglas Moore

Lorraine Morris

Kelly Rielly Nell & Barna Associates

Robert T. Nelkin

Suzanne Lynn Parks

Christopher Pepper

Kent & Kara Peterson

Petrillo Jones, LLC

Rehrig Pacific Company**

Cherie River

Dean & Kimberly Sailer

Christine Schopf+

Jim & Maxine Senge

Jennifer Sheehy

Emily Shire

Joan Shoemaker, Esq.

Doug & Sarah Shriber

Adam Smith

Maria & Bob Smith

Tracy Solan

Linda Starnes

STAT Ligonier

Therapeutic Center

Michelle Stockunas

Donald & Hope Tinker

Paula Tomlinson

William Torbich

Transportation Solutions**

Dan & Lorraine Turkall

United Way of Greater Cleveland

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

James & Mary Beth Veri

Vision Benefits of America

Rose Warman*

Jeannette & Samuel Wholey

Antenor Willems

Ceecee Willoughby

Up to $250

Anonymous (30)

Anonymous* (3)

AEO Inc.*

Vickie Abbott**

Steve Abcug*

Harold Adams*

Jon Adams

Vaidehi Agarwalla

Margaret Alexander

Joseph & Lisa Alfonsi

Allegheny Paper Shredders Corporation

Jon & Mary Beth Allegretti

Edwin & Lisa Allgeier**

Michael & Nancy Allgeier**

Linda Amity*

Christine Anderson**

Imarii Anderson**

Michele Anderson

Janine Andros*

Deborah & Jeffrey Angelo**

Joseph Angelo

Angerman Friedman Family Foundation

Susan Apter

Arillotta/Janelli Giving Fund

Arm Security Systems LLC

Lindsay Aroesty

Donna Atkinson-Osthoff

AT&T

Teria Auman

Monnie Bach**

Colleen Ballantyne*

Margaret Ballantyne*

Anna Balouris*

Patrick Baney**

Darryl Baranowski*

John & Lisa Anne Barbour

John Bardwell & Kathleen Conaboy

Carly C. Barnes

Sue & John Baron*

Mark Bartman*

Ron Baughman

Patricia Baum*

Carol Bayer

William Beam*

Dineen Beatty

David M. Bechtold

Ellen & Joanne Beckjord

Alan & Nancy Bedell

Mildred Bellows*

Patrick Bend

Carol Bennett

Nicole Benvenuti*

Lawrence Berdis**

Gary & Kimberly Berge*

Paul J. Berger

Stephanie Berns*

Sam & Deborah Berkovitz

Paula Berrillo*

Debbie Berry*

Amanda Betler

Richard Betsch

Sam & Joan Biasucci

Edward & Judith Bitters**

Jamie Black

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Jeff & Maggie Blais

Paul & Susan Blake

Bruce Blanchard

Blue Archer

Nick Boeggeman

Terri Bohn

Theresa Bone

David Bonner**

Rachel Bonyai*

David & Kathleen Borgese

Cassie Bowers**

Patricia Bowman*

Linda Boyle

Natalie Braddock**

Jane Brady**

Marion & Jeff Bragdon

Alan & Marsha Bramowitz

Matthew Bridge*

Lynn Brimmeier*

Aiesha Brown

Karen L. Brown

Lisa Brown**

Sheryl & Brian Brown**

Stephanie Brown*

Robalee Bruesewitz

Gwendolyn Brunasky

Richard Buchanan

Heidi Buckley*

Bonnie Buehler*

Bugs-B-Gone

Karen Burgunder

Robert & Tracy Bushkoff

Nina Butler

Dennis Buto**

Thomas & Maureen Butts

Tina Calabro

Vicki & Tony Caldart*

James & Joyce Calhoun

John Calvert**

Krystal Camacho*

Nicole J. Cannon*

Kevin & Sheila Cannon

Dan & Natalie Caponi

Elena Carbone*

Richard & Lee Carlson

Rina Carmel

Joe Carney**

Debbie & Andrew Carrozza*

Audrey E. Causgrove*

Glen & Lisa Cerutti*

Tim Chalus

Carol & Mark Chamberlin**

Raymond & Joann Chappell

Julia Chaussinand*

Nancy Chiappazzi**

Robert Chittister

Jenn Chrisp**

Amy Chrispen**

Shirley & Bob Christian**

Bob Chuey*

Geri Chumak

Annmarie I. Chylinski**

Steven Cieslik*

Dorene Ciletti, Ph.D.*

Dawn Cirell*

Helen Cisco*

Kelly Clark**

Kathleen Clarke*

Juanita Clemens*

Floyd & Tera Clutter

Walter & Rose Cmiel**

Cecilia Cobb*

Patrick Cobb*

Rosemary K. Coffey

The Cognitive Skills Enhancement Program (CSEP) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center*

David & Meredith Cohen

Mark & Shelley Coley

Columbus Jewish Foundation

Anita Colussy*

Deborah Comay

Paul Constantino*

Richard Conwell*

Ann Cook*

Sarah Coots**

Susan Cornetto

Melissa & Michael

Costello**

Julie Coughenour**

Bob Crane*

Bruce & Sara Crane*

Dan Crookshank

Nick Cucci

JoAnne Cunningham

Rachel Cunningham

Custom Ink LLC*

Mitzi Dales**

George & Kathleen Daniels

William & Barbara Davis

Joyce & Joseph DeBartolo

L. Christian DeDiana

Dan & Dee Delaney

Margaret Della Vecchia**

Jayne DeLuca

Joanne DeLuca

Marie Demchak

Clara J. DeNardis

John Denny

Lynn Dermott

Mia DeSanto**

Jeff & Amy Devinney*

Cynthia Dias

Paul DiDomenico

Mark & Claire Dietrick

Donald & Marion Dietz

Ray & Margie Dietz

Kari DiGirolamo*

Julie Dillard*

Louis Dinardo

Andy Dinda

Rosemary Dolan

Dollar Bank Foundation*

Stephanie Domitrovich**

Judith Dorian

Ann Dorman

Megan Doughan**

Michael Dougherty

Amie Downs

Ronald & Marjorie Drake

Mary Lou Dressman-Conroy

Anne Drozdowski*

Ryan Drzemiecki*

Amy Dudas**

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*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

Mark Dudek

Linda & David Duessel

Kathleen Dulski

Dunn Family Trust

Duquesne Light*

Lisa Earl

Pamela Echard*

Jane Eck

John Edder*

Dawn Edwards**

Jean Eller**

Ann Ellison**

Michelle Emory**

Energy Harbor*

Erie Insurance**

Linda Etter**

Kathleen Euler

Steve & Mary Evrard

Jacob & Frances Fabian

Michele Fallon

Thomas Falso*

Joseph Faluszuzak**

Sandra & Jonathan

Faricellia*

Ralph & Mary Farmerie

Annamaria Fato

Robert & Shawna Fay

Thomas Feeney & Shirley

Diluzio**

Penelope Feldman**

Michele Fennell*

William & Beverly Ferari

Meg Ferguson

Ferraco Landscaping, Inc

Ashley Ferrainolo*

Matthew Ferry*

Rodney Fink

Jeffrey Finkelstein

Katie Finn**

Ina Fisher**

Rebecca Fisher

Carla & Doug Fleming**

Rick & Amy Fogle*

Honey Forman

Michelle Forte

Teresa Fratus**

Kerry Frech

Jeanette Frederick*

Leeann Freeman**

Brian Freyvogel & Catherine

Vesco-Freyvogel

April Friges*

Jennifer Gonzales-Frisbie*

Nicole Frisby*

Jack & Catherine Frischkorn

Muriel Fritsch

Robert & Ann Fronduti

Justine Frye*

Frances Fuhrer*

Stephanie Fulena

Victoria Furmanek

G. S. Jones Restoration and Consultation

William Gabella

Glenn Galante

Ellen Galardy*

Rev. Leo Gallina**

Thomas & Anna Mae Garbe

Judy & Glenn Gates

Timothy Gaus

Louis Gaussa Jr.

Joshua & Dana George

Pamela Leahy George

Barbara Giarrusso

Raymond M. Giarrusso

Joan Gibson

Sandra Ginosky

Perry & Karen Giovannelli

Melissa Girty

Emily Glennon**

Sarah Glennon**

J. Goellner

Clare Goetz

Emily Gold*

Isabella Cavolo

Marcia & David Gordon*

Stephen Gordon*

Chris Gould**

Gabi and Nick Gould**

David & Cynthia Graf

Carol Graham

Damen Gray**

Thomas & Anne Gray*

Mark Greco

Donnie Green**

Sharon & Danny Greenfield

Patricia Greeno

Barbara Gregory

Erin Grimes

Erin Grimm

Vincent & Mary Grogan

Carol Sikov Gross

Melanie Gross*

William Gross

Sarah Grutkowski**

Susan Guerrieri

Michael & Geraldine Guirlinger

Joe Guthrie

Nicole & Aaron Hahna

Susan Hamilton

Jeanne Hammel

Larry & Saundra Hammit

Thomas Hammons+

Amy Hamwey*

Kevin Hancock

Kim Hanel**

Katie Hanks*

Hanlon’s Cafe

Ronald Hannan*

Christian Hanson

Rahul Hariharan*

Erin Harrington*

Blair & Gianine Haubrick

Charles M. Haver

Helen Hawkey

Merrill Hays*

Brad Hazelwood

Dr. Helen Hazi

Leslie Hazlett*

Leo Heasley

Dana Heidkamp*

Kay & Bill Heidkamp*

Thomas & Susan Heinricher

Marian Heller

Linda Hemming

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Josephine Henninger & Tina Transue

Nicole Henshaw

Robert E. Herman

Franco Hernandez-Francis*

Kelsey Hesch**

Dave & Becca Hess**

Katherine Hess*

Sheila Hill

Mary Lou Hillier

Hilling-Pfeffer Insurance**

Michael Hills & Kimberly Phillips

John & Valerie Hilzendeger

Sheila Hirt

Joseph & Dorothy Hodapp**

Karen B. Hoesch

Joseph Holliday

Jill Hollingshead

Carol Holmam**

Timothy & Geralynn Holt

Melanie Hoover**

Dave Hopkins**

Jennifer Hopkins**

Keith & Katie Horner

Kevin & Claire Horner

Maria Horner*

Evan Horsley

Amanda Hovis**

Theresa Howells Godkin*

Richard Hoyt

Carol & Darrell Huffman**

Elizabeth Hughes

Julie Hulik**

Erin Hunter**

Jennifer Hutchinson*

Tom Illmensee*

Kimberly Incorvati

Evan Indianer

Kimberly Jackson

Theresa Jacobs

Beth Jamieson*

Dorothy Jannelli*

Sharon Janosik*

Jennifer Janusek

Linda Jaworski

Jill & Tony Johns*

Alexia Marie Johnson

Becky Johnson

Kathy Johnson

Marilyn Johnson**

Sharon Johnson**

James Johnsrud

John & Angela Johnston*

Joan Johnston

George Jones*

Emily Jordheim

Lawrence Judson

Sarah Junod

Kevin & Mary Kambic

Rachael Kassick

Paula Kaufman*

Joanne & David Kaylor*

William Keeler*

Leslee Locket Keenan

Elaine Keim*

Joan Kelley

Ann Kelly*

Robert & Gretchen Kelly

John Kelly*

Renee Kelly

Ed & Robyn Kelly

Kathy & Tom Kelso

Kennametal

Laura Kennedy

Marianne Kennedy-Evans

Kristine Kenny*

Lisa Kerrighen

Abby Kessler**

Ann Marie Kessler**

Laura Ketchum

Keystone Environmental Solutions, LLC

Sabina Khan*

Bridget Kiley*

Daniel King*

Lowell King

Carol Kinney

Annalise Kinsey**

Francis & Rosanne Kirk

Lindsey Kirkpatrick**

Sue & Sam Kirsch

Heather Kirsten*

Trisha Klan

Rebecca Klaw*

Andrea Kline

Cynthia Knapp*

Knights of Columbus #2650

Karen Knox*

Jen Knuth

Ashley Kocis*

Jeff Koehler*

Mary Koski*

Nicholas Koski*

Sarah Koski*

Louis & Sherri Kostante

JoAnna Kozlina*

Grant & Nicole Kraus

Matthew & Ann Krauza**

Amy Krebs

Steve Kroser

Lynell Krull**

Andrea Kruppa*

John & Sherie Krysinsky*

Kevin Kuhn

Jamie Kulzer*

Rhonda Kurczewski**

The Louis B. and Sandra R.

Kushner Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh

Jenni Kuzma**

Chris & Damian Kuzmin**

Constance Kyriacos*

Robert Labriola

Khee Poh Lam

Diane & Raymond Landy, Jr.

Eric Lantzman & Maggie

Feinstein

Elena LaQuatra

Paul Lattner

Lauren & Guy Lawhead*

Sally Lawry

Paul & Lynne Lawry

Chris & Anna Leatherow

*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

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Laurel LeBlanc**

Jeff & Robin Lebovitz

Alli Lee**

Leech Tishman

Meaghan LeFauve**

Marta Leinberger

John & Lisa Lemmex

JoAnne Lenart-Weary**

Rita Lenzi

Patti and Stanley Levine

Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh

Terry & Cindy Lerman*

Hazel Carr Leroy

Kurt Lesker*

Lester Tree Service

Cheryl Levey

Sheila Levine

Linda Levitt

Jennifer Lewis**

Noreen Liebrock*

Andrew Lightholder

Kristen Link*

Emily Lippert*

Nicole Liu*

Jerome Logero* Edward & Dolores Long Juan & Cecilia Lora David

Lorenzi*

Audrey Lott*

Kelly & Chris Lovato

John Lovelace*

Sara Lozovoy

Mary Luty**

Mallinger/Wedner Families

Leslie Malloy

Michelle & Martin Lubetsky, M.D.*

Charles Lucas*

Macey Lucas*

Antoinette Luchini, Esq.

Allison & David Luptak

Stacie Luy

Julia Lynch

Richard & Dianne Lynch

Steve & Sue Lynch

Patricia & Archibald

Maclennan

Jan & Bruce MacLeod*

Nancy & Dennis Maher

Bradley Mahes*

Andrew & Lori Majorsky

Debbie & Charles Malanowski**

Donald & Eva Malecki

Douglas Malfar

Christina Malinish*

Cathie & Will Maloney**

Laura Maloney

Nancy Maloney**

Gail Mangold*

John & Beverly Manko

Sandy Mantsch**

Jordan Markiewicz*

Karen Markle*

Mindy Markovitz

Judith Marks

Judith Marquis

James Marx*

Anne Marz**

Garth & Holly Mathe**

Nancy Matt*

Carrie Mattis

Deborah Maxson

Linda Mazer

Victor & Terri Mazzocchi**

Angela McAndrew**

Robert McCaughan

McClellan Elementary School*

Steve & Diana McDonell

Patricia McElligott

Robert & Kay McLafferty*

Jennifer McLallen**

James McMann**

Sandra McMarlin

Diane & Missy McQuaid**

Cindy Meharry*

Carol Meissner*

Carol Mellet*

Kylie Mello**

Jim Menzel**

Jack Merchant

Dick & Cathy Mester**

Suzanne & Eric Miazga**

John Miceli**

Linda Michaels

Michelle H. Lally, Attorney at Law

Microsoft Corporation

Chris & Katie Mielo

Suzzann Millar

Renee Miller Gielewski

Carol Miller

Carol L. Miller*

Christie Miller*

Elizabeth Miller

Ernie & Eileen Miller

Shawn Miller, Ed.D.**

Skylar Miller

Harvey & Jacqueline Mills*

Sharon Mitchell**

Elizabeth Mitinger Locke

Jennifer Modell*

Christina Mohr**

Krista Moloney**

Arthur Moncini

Jeremy & Michelle Mong**

Rand & Linda Moody*

William & Carol Moore

Karen Morahan**

Megan Morgan

Pat Morosetti

Tammi Morton*

Laurie Moser

Joyce Motty**

Kerry Mulhern*

John Mulligan**

Emily & Joshua Mumau**

Ryan Mumau**

Joan & David Murdoch*

Natalie Braddock Insurance Agency, Inc.**

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Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Kimberly Neamand**

Sam & Beth Nebiolo*

The Neely Family**

Amy Nelson*

Tom New**

Kim Nickel

Thomas Nicola

Frank Nisenfeld

Thomas & Angela Nolfi

Kenneth W. Oakes**

Timothy O’Connor

Daniel Odahowski

Holly Ann Olmsted-Hickey*

Ann Opett**

Irving Oppenheim

Alexander & Linda Orbach

Matthew & Melissa

Orehowsky

Margie Oroukin

Doug & Anne Orr*

Kelly O’Shaughnessy*

Beth O’Sullivan**

Sue Owens**

Adam Pacek

Mary Ann Paff*

Michael W. Page+

Jennifer Pallone*

Samantha Paolo

Rich & Sharon Papke*

Stephen Parker

Bob & Rita Parry*

Christine M. Passarelli

Kristin Patterson*

Jamie Pattullo**

Nathan Payne

Emily Peffer

Michelle Penn-Nored

Christina Perry*

Gerald B. Peszko*

Karen Peters**

Lucianna Petrella**

Barbara Petrone**

Carol A. Pfaff

Lena Picciano*

Joe Piccini

Debbie Pilewski**

Katie Pisano**

Christine Porter*

Karen Potocki**

Angela Potter*

Kurt & Amy Pound**

Robin Powser*

James & Mary Sue Preissner

David & Claudia Presser*

Frank Pribilovich

Dominic Price**

James Price

Victoria Priester*

Joseph Progar

Todd Proper**

Denise Pullen*

Jessica Pulliam Petrunak**

Lyndsey Queer*

Natalie Quigley**

Daniel Quinn

Carlo Quisenberry*

Samuel Racoosin

Linda Raimondi

Rita E. Rambacher

Catie Rasmussen

Vanessa & Milos Rastović

Kristi Rathburn**

Judith & Gary Rauch

Dolores Ray**

Lisa & Dennis Razza

Susan Regan*

Stacey Reibach

Concetta Reilsono

Adam & Ariella Reinherz

Kurt Reinmiller*

Ronald Relosky*

Kelly Frazer

Lynn Rice

Gary Ricker*

Patrick Ring

Rebecca Ringler*

Monica Rios

Vicki Roberts**

Judy Rodgers*

Colleen Roell

Melissa Rogers*

Diane Rohm*

Beth Rom*

Amy Roman-Clifton

Stephanie Rooney

Arlene Roos

Judith Roscow

Evan Rosenberg

Peter & Sabina Rosenfeld

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Ralph & Dolores Roskies

William Rosko*

John & Donna Rosser

Mark & Carol Roth

Rege Ruane

Sheila & Barry Rudin

Lindsay Ruggeri

Roger Rush

Russell C. Schmidt & Son

Funeral Home Inc.**

Parker & Rita Russell**

Terry Russell*

Joseph & Michael Rynn

David & Sue Rzepecki

Mary Salamis*

Susan Saltzman*

Jan Samuel

Sapphire Sandomierski*

Michelle Sanner

Laurice & Janet Sargert

Erin Sarosi*

Robert & Ruth Sattler

Emily & Pino Scavella**

Gretchen Scavella-Fisher**

Schaaf Family**

David Schack

Helen Schaefers

Raven Schaetzle*

Rochelle H. Schapiro

Lindsay Scharding

Lisa Schartiger

Rodney Schmidt

Dave Schmitt

Scott Schober

Magdalene Schomaker**

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*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

Kathy Schreckengost**

Kristen Jean Schubert**

Maureen Schuller**

David Schuster**

Steven & Sharon Schwartz

Robert Schweitzer, Esq.

Regina Sciullo**

Neal Scoratow

Kelli Seelinger

Lydia Sellers**

Roger & Kathleen Sembrat

The Serafin Family**

Victoria Settino

Robin Shaffert

Deborah Shapira

Bob & Colleen Shaw**

Jim & Katie Shea*

Lisa Sheaffer

Abby & Seth Sheldon**

Guy & Kathy Sheldon**

Evelyn Shelhamer**

Tracey Shellem

Mark & Carole Shepard

Tawnya Sherbondy*

Lisa Sherred**

The Elder Law Offices of Shields & Boris

Shift Collaborative

Susan Shovlin*

Leeanne Shulman*

Tammy Shusko

Neil Shutzberg

Paul Siebert

Siewiorek Walker Family

Charitable Fund

Silhol Builders Supply

Paula & Vincent Silvestri

Melissa Simmons*

Vernon Simmons

Joanne & Ben Simon

Eda Simonsen

Natalie Simonson*

Tiffany Sizemore

Melissa & Gary Skiffen*

Laura Slawuta

Brigid Slepinski*

Stephen & Kathryn Smicker**

Dahlia Smith Kofsky & Melvin Kofsky

Debra & Vernon Smith*

Heidi Smith**

Jennifer Smith*

Joseph Smith*

Michael Snell**

Terri Snell**

Kirk Sobol*

Florita Sonnenklar

Sharon Soodik

Jodie Spagnolli

Specialty Window and Door

Stuart & Muriel Spitz

Squirrel Hill Flower Shop

Vicky & Ken Sroka

Michael Stachel

James & Barbara Stafford

Marlee Stanczyk

Patricia Starr

Steel City Plastering

Sarah Stefaniak

Mary Stefl*

Carolyn Steglich

Janet & Jerry Stephenson

Sherry Sterling**

Patti Stetz

Maria Stevens**

Joel Stevenson*

Haley Stewart**

Marcia Stewart

Lou & Ruth Stiles**

Fred Stitt

Elizabeth Stocker**

Donna Stolz

Bohdan Stone

Claudia & Hudson Stoner

John Stonestreet**

William & Karen Stotler

Karen Strauss

Monica Stull**

Matthew Sudak*

Sun Life Financial

Scott Suprynowicz

Susmarski Law Offices**

Marie & Thomas Svezeny*

Mike Swarm**

Bridget Sweterlitsch**

Darlaine L. Taylor

The Techs

Edith Testa**

Gary Teti

Jane Thiemann**

Rob & Tina Thomas*

Joanne Thornburg

Robert & Linda Timko

James & Anne Tims

Benjamin Tinker

Dana Tirabassi**

Arlene Title*

John W. Titus

Annette F. Todd

Kyle Tomer

Cyndi Tommasi

James Tortella

Nathan Tovornik

Tresco Paving Corp.

Karleigh Tromans**

Matthew Trott

Jeridy Truex**

Stephanie Twigg*

Dorcas & Charles Tyson*

United Way of the National Capital Area

Marcia Uram

Laurie Valenta*

Patrick Vallimont**

Brenda & Bill Van Matre**

Richard Vargo*

Jennifer & Teresa Varley

Judy Vasalinda**

Lisa Vernacchio

Memorial Fund

Bernadette & Jim Veliky

Elizabeth Veri

Albert & Pamela Vernacchio

Carol Vieceli**

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Karen Vilchis

Melissa Villanueva**

Kayla Vinelli*

Brianne Vogan**

Daryl Vogan**

The Vogan Family**

James & Mary Vogan**

Matthew Vogt**

Randall Vojt**

Dan Vok

Holli Waddell**

Iris Walker

Joe & Terry Walko**

Melissa & Robert Walls*

Mary Warchola*

Thomas Ward

Bill & Joan Ward

LaToya Warren

Ed & Kathy Watson

Peggie Watson**

Wayside Presbyterian Church**

Maugie & Ray Webber

Jerry & Maureen Wegley**

Lawrence & Anne Weidman

Eric & Becky Welsh

Katelyn Wentling**

Barbara Westerman**

Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia CFC (Combined Federal Campaign of Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia)

Lisa Whaling**

Carole Wheeler**

Jennifer & Chris Wheeler**

Matthew & Trudie Whitaker

Justine & Samuel Whitehouse*

Lisa Whitney

Patricia Wihlborg

Brian Wilkins*

Garrett Williams

John & Patricia Williams**

Georgianna Wilson*

Jacqueline Wilson

Shana Wilson*

Peter Madsen & Kathryn Wilt

Dennis Wist

Wendi Wojtecki**

Gary & Melinda Wolfe*

Arlene Wolk

Robert Yates

Henry Yisheng Zheng*

Rita Yoder

Diane M. Yoest

Denise Young

Zyprian & Sue Yusavage

Kevin Zaffino**

Camille Zagar

Mary Zapolski**

Ray Zapolski**

Angela Zavadil

Michael & Jan Zebert

Darlene Zellers*

Marie Zidzik*

William Zilcosky

Kathleen Zilles**

Michael Zoosman

Wendy Zukowski**

Achieva Tributes

In Honor

Helen Aldisert

Angerman Friedman

Family Foundation

Linda Levitt

Gail Becker

Kathy Johnson

Alan Beckerman

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Blanco Family Fund

McDowell Family Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation

Michael & Tova Milch

Jason Borza

Helen Schaefers

Walter Bunt

Ellen & Michael McLean

Marietta Buskohl

Matthew & Trudie Whitaker

Josephine Cosgrove

Anonymous

Lisa & Art Dickter

Marcia Uram

Kate Efkeman

Ray & Margie Dietz

Julia Flood

Timothy O’Connor

Kelly Frey

Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh

Arlene Joseph Fried

Elliott Joseph

LeeAnn Fulena

Rose Ann Fulena

Mary Lou & Gary Gegick

Kimberly Sachse

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr. Esq

Alan & Marsha Bramowitz

Benjamin Grysiak

Gary & Janet Grysiak

Natalie Hess

Nat & Bettina Hess

Diane Rosenthal Hirt’s Birthday

Sheila Hirt

Bill Kennedy, Jr.

Mary Lou & Gary Gegick

John J. Kuhn

Michael & Geraldine

Guirlinger

Grayson Leo

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

George Lawry

Thomas Nicola

Meghan Lynch

Steve & Sue Lynch

Nancy Murray

Jane & Lawrence Breck

*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

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Peri Family

Anonymous

Abby Phillips

Jodie Tabano

Dolly Medvidovich Prokop

John & Angela Johnston

Katherine Reim

Dick Collet

Mary and Bill Richter’s 25th Anniversary

Sue & Sam Kirsch

My heroes,

Joy and Elie Rosenthal

Robert T. Nelkin

Michele Rosenthal

Jeffrey Finkelstein

Lynne Marchese

Michele Rosenthal and the Rosenthal Family

Adam & Ariella Reinherz

The Rosenthal Family

Andee & Michael

Lowenstein

Todd Reidbord

Mary Wheeler

Anna Schlossberg

Bob & Cindy Hurley

Jeremy Shapira

Deborah Shapira

WeeAm Tarabishi

Dr. Farida M. Nasr

Peter Lewis Thornburgh

Richard Thornburgh

Beth Trolle

Mary Lou Hillier

Randy & Shelly Uram

Marcia Uram

Amy Wilden

Michelle Wilden

Tim Young

Denise Young

Cliff Zebert

Judith & Gary Rauch In Memory

Bobby Boratta

Monica Rios

Maureen Buckwalter

JoAnne Cunningham

Francis & Rosanne Kirk

Stacie Luy

Andrew & Lori Majorsky

Vicky & Ken Sroka

Rita Yoder

Marietta Bushkohl

Matthew Whitaker

Dale Chadwick

Bob & Maria Smith

Carol Collet

Dick Collet

Brian Demchak

Marie Demchak

Albert DeNardis

Clara J. DeNardis

Linda Dickerson

Marsha & Alan Blanco

Annette Fischer

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

George Fritsch

Jeff & Maggie Blais

Mark & Claire Dietrick

Ed Fritsch

Muriel Fritsch

Mark Greco

Diane & Raymond Landy, Jr.

Rita Lenzi

Julia Lynch

Richard & Dianne Lynch

Kelli Seelinger

Mrs. Goldenberg

Dahlia Smith Kofsky & Melvin Kofsky

Charlie Gibbons

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Gloria Gottlieb

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Mimi Hayes

Charles M. Haver

Michael Lando

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Richard Kann

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

N.Karen Kelly

Marsha & Alan Blanco

Mary Pat KennedyThe Pat Kennedy Open

Nancy Gannon

Mary Lou & Gary Gegick

Laura Kennedy

Joseph & Michael Rynn

Elizabeth Veri

Barbara Wang

Mike Lando

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

George T. Lawry

Margaret Alexander

Ellen & Joanne Beckjord

Linda Boyle

Joanne DeLuca

Andy Dinda

Sandra Ginosky

Linda Hemming

Richard Hoyt

Jennifer Janusek

Joan Johnston

Kathy & Tom Kelso

Grant & Nicole Kraus

Paul & Lynne Lawry

John & Beverly Manko

Carol Miller

Linda Michaels

Megan Morgan

Thomas Nicola

Jan Samuel

Michael Stachel

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Fred Stitt

James & Anne Tims

Bernadette & Jim Veliky

Maria Lee & Dr. Robert Lee

Kathleen Lee

Tim Lynch

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Mark Loevner

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Annette Marks

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Florita Sonnenklar

Kathy Martin

Victoria Furmanek

Ricky and MaryBeth

McQuillis

Kathleen Dulski

Susan Moncini

Arthur Moncini

Daniel J. Morgan

Ed & Robyn Kelly

Lloyd & Julie Lane

Patricia Morgan

Catie Rasmussen

Art O’Leary

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Anita Pericelli

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Max Rabinovitz

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Marvin Stanley Reidbord

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Jack Reilsono

Marsha & Alan Blanco

In Memory of Cecil and David - Cecil and David

Rosenthal Memorial Fund

Lindsay Aroesty

Kevin Acklin

Robin J. Bernstein

Perry K. Blatz

Rina Carmel

Isabella Cavolo

Columbus Jewish Foundation

Mary Conturo

Laura Ellsworth

Gary Euler

Kathleen Euler

Steve & Mary Evrard

Lisa & Blair Faber

Annamaria Fato

Honey Forman

Rose Ann Fulena

Marilyn & Robert Funari

Family Foundation

Jamie Furr

Lynn Guzzi Gagne

Sharon & Danny Greenfield

Margaret Hardon

Austin P. Henry

Andrea Kline

Jen Knuth

Laura Ketchum

The Louis B. & Sandra R.

Kushner Philanthropic Fund

Robert Labriola

Jeff & Robin Lebovitz

Cheryl Levey

Elizabeth Mitinger Locke

Douglas Malfar

Mallinger/Wedner Families

Mindy Markovitz

Judith Marks

David Matter

Carrie Mattis

Deborah Maxson

Linda Mazer

Patricia McElligott

Laurie Moser

Mary W. Murrin

Novartis US Foundation

Alexander & Linda Orbach

Carol Ostrow

Samuel Racoosin

Linda Raimondi

Lynn Rice

Evan Rosenberg

Linda & Jim Rosenbloom

The Rosenthal Family

Doug & Sarah Shriber

Paula & Vincent Silvestri

Joanne & Ben Simon

Bonnie Smigel

Adam Smith

Jodie Spagnolli

Sarah Stefaniak

Marcia Stewart

Jennifer & Teresa Varley

Arlene Wolk

Michael Zoosman

Linda Schober

Scott Schober

Helen Shear

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Regis Short

Marsha Blanco

Robert & Linda Timko

Ed & Kathy Watson

Ida Steinberg

Elie & Joy Rosenthal

Jeanne Stokes

Dineen Beatty

Margie Oroukin

Patricia Starr

Darlaine L. Taylor

Maugie & Ray Webber

Peter Thornburgh

Amanda Betler

Sharon Bible

Marsha & Alan Blanco

Richard Buchanan

John Denny

Elsie H. Hillman Foundation

Beth & David Fine

Lawrence Judson

Paul Lattner

Mary W. Murrin

Robin Shaffert

Jennifer Sheehy

Linda Starnes

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*Has donated to Autism Connection of PA. **Has donated to The Arc Erie County. +Monthly Recurring Donors

The Family of Dick Thornburgh

James & Gail Thornburgh

Richard Thornburgh

Paulette Traynor

Mary Lou DressmanConroy

Renee Miller Gielwski

Kevin Hancock

Colleen Roell

Joanna Vento

Bob & Maria Smith

Mike Yablonski

Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Mother of Mz. Randi Zubic

Dahlia Smith Kofsky & Melvin Kofsky

Autism Tributes

In Honor

Autism Awareness Month

Shannock Valley

Elementary School

Megan Ballantyne

Susan Shovlin

Margaret “Peg” Clark

John & Angela Johnston

Spencer Crane

Bruce & Sara Crane

Kevin Dunn

Kay & Bill Heidkamp

Monti Eisel

Kurt Lesker

Hugh Gray Thomas & Anne Gray

Benjamin Grysiak

Gary & Janet Grysiak

Noak Henry

Juanita Clemens

Dr. Hoyson

Rob & Tina Thomas

Nikki Iorid

Constance Kyriacos

Katherine

Kristine Kenny

Alec Kaylor

Joanne & David Kaylor

Sarah Mills

Harvey Mills

Erin Nash

Claudia & David Presser

Nick

Bob Chuey

Jerome Logero

Jamie Patterson

Lauren & Guy Lawhead

Beth and Charlie Rom

Marcia & David Gordon

Beth Rom

Joan & David Murdoch

Roman Salamon

Gail Mangold

Grace Sophia Svezeny

Marie & Thomas Svezeny

Todd

Denise Pullen

Timothy Paul Wolfe

Gary & Melinda Wolfe

In Memory

LaVerne M. Dukovich

Anonymous

Gary & Kimberly Berge

Audrey E. Causgrove

Glen & Lisa Cerutti

Dawn Cirell

Jeff & Amy Devinney

Thomas Falso

Bridget Kiley

John & Sherie Krysinsky

Sam & Beth Nebiolo

Susan Regan

Diane Rohm

Terry Russell

Laura Zibrat Kurutz

John & Mary Liveratti

Paulette Traynor

Paula Berrillo

Paula Kaufman

Mary Warchola

Frank X. Malloy Jr

Mildred Bellows

Rand & Linda Moody

Darrell Mounts

Holly Ann Olmsted-Hickey

Dolly Medvidovich Prokop

John & Angela Johnston

Allen F. “Smiley” Semasko

The Cognitive Skills Enhancement Program (CSEP) at the Hiram G. Andrews Center

The Arc

Erie County

In Honor

Maureen Buckwalter

Laurel LeBlanc

Linda and Foster S.

Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Alan & Marsha Bramowitz

Matt Krauza

Lawrence Berdis

In Memory

Paul Bish

Howard & Donna Faulkner

Matt Johnson

Jane Thiemann

Patrick Johnson

Marilyn Johnson

Bobby Williams

John & Patricia Williams

We apologize for any omissions or misspellings. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this donor list, please contact Jodie Tabano at 412.995.5000 x526 or jtabano@achieva.info.

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By leaving a charitable bequest to Achieva, you can help ensure that our mission continues to thrive for generations.

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