Achieva's 2020 Annual Report by Achieva

Annual Report

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Partnered In Growth. Centered On You.

Partnered In Growth. Centered On YOU. Dear Friends, Achieva began the 2019-2020 fiscal year with anticipation as implementation commenced on a number of strategic vision initiatives. Little did we know that a global pandemic would divert our attention to other pressing matters. We’re proud to say that, amidst unprecedented times, we never lost sight of our purpose and vision...YOU. YOU, the young man who realized his dream of living independently.

YOU, the mother who desperately wanted continued therapies for her newborn child. YOU, the essential employee who tirelessly worked to keep others healthy and safe. YOU, the business owner who desired to become more accessible and inclusive. YOU, the advocate who avoided isolation via a tight-knit family called Empowered Voices. YOU, the father who found the safest way to stay connected was via an app called Zoom. YOU, the family caregiver who feared your loved one might be denied medical care. Achieva’s staff and trustees worked hard, embracing opportunities for new and innovative ways to grow. They served people and did business, making sure there was an emphasis placed on the health and safety of the

people we support but balanced with enabling them to enjoy the freedoms of living an “everyday life” like all other Pennsylvanians. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 public health emergency, Fiscal Year 201920 was completed with an unwavering commitment to YOU. Our continued advocacy, innovation, and support ensure that the people we support, with the help of caring professionals and community partners, were able to pursue their individualized goals. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Mary Richter, whose two-year term as Achieva Board Chair ended June 30, 2020. Her leadership and dedication to Achieva were on full display during the period for which this annual report is written and we value her continued support of our organization.

Chaz R. Kellem Chair, Achieva Board of Trustees

Stephen H. Suroviec President & CEO

Statement of Mission: Achieva advocates for, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

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

Achieva was founded in 1951 by a group of family members who all desired the same thing: to ensure their children with disabilities had the same chances in life that all children should be given. Their commitment helped establish a chapter of The Arc in Allegheny County and The Arc of Pennsylvania, and contributed to a nationwide movement that changed the long history of isolation and segregation for both children and adults with disabilities. Achieva proudly continues its affiliation with The Arc to this day.

Geographic Reach

Achieva Support Community Supported Living Early Intervention Employment Supports Home and Community Supports

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Advocacy & Family Supports Recreation

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Achieva’s primary service area is within a tri-county region of southwestern Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Beaver and Westmoreland Counties. All icons indicate areas in which service is currently provided by the Achieva Family of Organizations.

Our Achievements July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh Advocacy and Family Support • Answered 2,564 calls for information, resources, and technical assistance. • Participated in 312 Individual Education Program meetings. • Resolved 187 advocacy cases involving adults. • Increased the number of collegebased inclusive post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual disabilities. • See “Advocacy in Action” pages 26-27.

Older Adult Protective Services • Investigated 590 reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment in Beaver County and substantiated 130 of those cases.

Disability Healthcare Initiative (DHI) • Received a 5th year of funding from the DentaQuest Foundation to work with legislators and policy staff in Pennsylvania to restore cuts to the adult Medicaid dental benefit, simplify the appeals process, and increase access to dental services for vulnerable populations.

Achieva Support Community Supported Living • Assistive Technology has been implemented in three Community Homes and two Supported Living Apartments to enhance people’s independence in their homes. (See story, page 22-23.) • Through Person-Centered Planning, seven people chose their homes with Community Supported Living. • Three staff achieved “Ambassador Status” in “Charting the LifeCourse for Person-Centered Thinking.”

• Reviewed and classified mandates issued by the Office of Developmental Programs, Office of Long Term Living, and Center for Medicare/Medicaid. • Developed and distributed pandemic response plans and multiple COVID-19 communications. • Convened cross-corporation committees to address compliance management and corporate strategic initiatives including policy review and approval, risk mitigation, training development, and the health and safety of the people supported.

Early Intervention • Launched “Session Notes” featuring EI families and therapists in videos to give outsiders an “insider” view of early intervention. (See story, pages 12-13.) • Started parent groups for Preschool Readiness families in conjunction with The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh’s advocacy unit. • Early Intervention’s Facebook page “likes” have grown by 520 percent thanks to “Ask Lauren”, which answers questions on child development, behavior and play, and “Sing-A-Long with Miss Betty.”

Compliance Management

• In response to COVID-19, completed a shift from face-toface to tele-intervention services provision-with 62 percent participation of EI families.

Employment Supports

Home and Community Support

(& Community Participation Support) • Achieva Business Services strengthened its partnership with Giant Eagle/GetGo, and developed a partnership with UPMC Insurance Division & a prominent financial institution.

• Successfully began billing for Housing Tenancy supports and services as well as the Community Living Assessment. (See story, pages 16-17.) • Approved as an authorized provider by all three main Managed Care Organizations within the state’s Community HealthChoices program and licensed as a Home Care agency through the Department of Health.

• Supported people employed by “life-sustaining businesses” during COVID-19. • Custodial & janitorial service were champions during the pandemic.

• Community Participation Supports (CPS) capitalized on each person’s distinctive interests and abilities and expanded creative experiences.

• The pallet and packhouse business ensured essential business customers continued without interruption to their supply chain and packaged Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand sanitizers, masks, etc. during COVID-19.

Achieva supported employees throughout the pandemic including Phillip Wilsher. Phillip was hired by Cranberry Township Waterpark and receives support from his Employment Specialist, Jack Doran.

• Implemented billing for HHAeXchange to run through the Unicentric System for Community HealthChoices Billing and continued work on the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification with Unicentric. • Developed a remote support plan of service delivery to people and their families during COVID-19 to provide a means of connection and develop an ongoing interest in various activities that were meaningful to the participants.

Achieva Family Trust

Achieva Resource

• By June 30, 2020, Achieva Family Trust served as corporate trustee for 2,355 beneficiaries, 250 new trusts were opened, and 430 Charitable Residual Account applications were approved.

Administration

• A Benefits Counseling Coordinator and Benefits Counseling Specialist were hired to increase the capacity to provide and bill for this service. (See story, pages 18-19.) • Hosted a Legal Lunch & Learn Presentation, an Erie Estate Planning Council Presentation, and four presentations on Employment Benefits Counseling. 48 Individuals received Employment Benefits Counseling and 435 viewers watched an AFT Speaker Series.

• Coordinated ALICE Active Shooter Response Training to empower employees to make good survival decisions should an act of workplace violence occur. • Provided training for all Admin Staff about the elements of customer service for both internal and external customers. • Staff coordinated the ordering, build-up, storage, and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment in response to COVID-19.

Communications • Refreshed Achieva’s 20-year old logo and brand messaging. • Messaging reinforced the sustained offering of services during the COVID pandemic and a commitment to the ongoing care of those we support. • 50 media mentions received via television and news sources. • 39 videos and five live streams were created and distributed and had a combined 7,579 views • In memory of Cecil and David Rosenthal: • A memorial service and tree planting ceremony took place at Cecil and David’s former home.

• Hosted volunteers from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh to assemble gift bags for Achieva’s Community Supported Living homes.

Development • Created a Development Committee which approved a new plan addressing fundraising efforts. • Utilized CauseVid technology for recording personalized thank you videos. • Raised more than $1.9 million • Hosted “Million Dollar Golf Outing” for over 140 golfers and grossed $85,369. • Donor retention is above the industry standard for human service organizations.

• Moved Achieva N’at to a new venue offering beer, wine, and food sampling stations to a larger crowd who enjoyed music by Marc Reisman and The Strong Way Band. • Postponed March’s Pittsburgh Promenade Auction to September 2020 due to COVID-19. All of the sponsors generously let Achieva keep their sponsorship gifts.

Thanks to the McDowell Family Fund: • In response to COVID-19 and sparked by a matching gift of $10,000 from the McDowell Family Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, Achieva launched a PPE Campaign which raised more than $70,000. • Achieva’s second annual online giving day secured a matching $10,000 gift from the McDowell Family Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation towards the Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund. The total raised was $25,000.

Facilities • Improved community homes with new landscaping, roofs, driveways, ramps and handrails. Indoor improvements were made in bathrooms and kitchens. • The Strip District facility was cleared out and sold. • Implementation of the Driver Incentive Program resulted in improved driver safety.

Finance • Completed seven audits/ reviews this fiscal year with no management letter. • Electronic Fund Transfers were performed in the Family Trust Accounting System. • The Family Trust finance staff added an Assistant Manager to process Merrill Lynch funds and assist in tax preparation.

Human Resources

Information Technology

• Implemented online, remote onboarding via Paycom for all new employees. The capabilities of the Paycom system are now fully being utilized for the new employee process from talent acquisition throughout the employment cycle.

• Lead the implementation of a software upgrade for billing and programming, choosing to retain and improve the Unicentric system.

• Executed virtual training for new hire orientation as well as other standard training courses available to employees. • Created a robust Service Awards program with service award amounts ranging from $200 to $700 for full-time employees. • Responded to COVID-19 by researching best practices on employee treatment during the pandemic, reacting to state and federal directives, implementing changes in HR policies based on top management and executive committee approved changes, and responding to individual employee questions and circumstances.

• Released Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) application. • Implemented assistive technology into five community homes. (See story, page 22-23.) • As a response to the pandemic, Achieva purchased additional licenses of Zoom to allow departments to meet and assist those we support remotely.

• Procured Samsung Tablets for those we support to stay connected to their family and friends during COVID-related lockdown using social media and web conferencing tools like Zoom. Excelled in making sure these new platforms and devices were deployed effectively.

Video Series Highlights Early Intervention’s Benefits Achieva Early Intervention launched the “Session Notes” series in November 2019 with the hope to bring awareness to the benefits of early intervention for children, and allow viewers to meet some of the expert therapists who provide services for Achieva Early Intervention. Each episode provides an insider’s view of what an early intervention therapy session looks like; e.g., therapists modeling techniques, children responding to various stimuli, families being coached in methods to support their child’s growth and development, etc. The second episode of the Session Notes series features

Mariah Delposen and her daughter, Ellie, who receives occupational therapy from Traci Ziemkiewicz, a therapist with Nurture Support, LLC. Nurture Support is an early intervention company that provides early intervention services on behalf of Achieva Early Intervention. This episode is unique in that it is able to highlight the use of tele-intervention, a practice that was offered to and accepted by most of the early intervention families that Achieva Early Intervention supports during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ziemkiewicz expertly demonstrates how the use of tele-intervention can be effective, and children can still

meet goals and make progress, despite the lack of face-to-face sessions. The Early Intervention outreach team, who creates the Session Notes videos, plans to highlight each of the seven therapy specialties that Achieva Early Intervention provides (speech, occupational, physical, hearing & vision, nutrition, and social work) in upcoming episodes. There are currently three episodes, each featuring an Achieva Early Intervention therapist working with a family, either in their home or via teleintervention, a practice that is being used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Session Notes series can be viewed by following Achieva Early Intervention on their social media platforms (@achievaearlyintervention on Facebook and Instagram), or by visiting the website at www. achievaearlyintervention.org.

“At a time when isolation is a huge concern, this group is staying connected.”

Self-Advocates Stay Connected A group of self-advocates determined to make their voices heard began meeting at Achieva in September of 2019. The purpose was to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop leadership skills and the confidence to advocate for themselves. Their first action was to choose their name, appropriately titled “Empowered Voices.” Meetings began in person, but in March of 2020, COVID-19 forced the quick shift to virtual meetings. The group was fantastic at embracing the change and quickly learned the Zoom platform. “I have witnessed a beautiful support network within the

group,” said Melissa Skiffen, a disability advocate at Achieva/ The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. “At a time when isolation is a huge concern, this group is staying connected.” They have also connected with the community through the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellowship Program, Blackburn Center, and Sage’s Army... just to name a few. Each week, topics are determined by the interests of the members. A full spectrum of subjects including COVID-19, meditation and mindfulness, and grief and loss have been discussed. Julie Trbovich, Achieva’s Director of Advocacy and Family Supports, said the group was especially helpful by “supporting its members to understand the voting process

and to learn about and reflect on the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a focus on how advocacy really does create change.” “My favorite thing about the group is it’s almost like one big happy family,” said Elizabeth Humphrey, participant and Trustee of The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh. “The other thing I like about the group is we talk about various topics that we may be able to use in our everyday lives. We’ve talked about many things from credit card fraud to abuse and social media. I really love Empowered Voices and I wouldn’t have it any other way - they are definitely a second family to me.”

New Housing Tenancy Service Ensures Success Proper housing can improve quality of life and healthy outcomes. Achieva’s Housing Tenancy service can provide assistance for people with disabilities in locating, obtaining, and sustaining housing, whether rented, leased, or owned, that meets the needs of the individual. “The cornerstone of independence is often one’s own home,” says Michelle Stockunas, Vice President of Home and Community Supports at Achieva. “Everything centers around home; where we work, our connection to our community, and growing richer in interpersonal connections.”

The first step in any housing search plan is to identify barriers and establish goals. Careful attention is given to financial considerations, including adaptive aids, home modifications, moving costs, and furniture. Financial resources and aid may be identified to help aid in the process. After identifying potential housing options, the most important step is community integration. Relationship building, and meeting potential housemates, neighbors and landlords helps to create

a sustainable community that will last for years to come. “Housing Tenancy and Sustainability support is making a difference by assisting people with obtaining a home of their own,” concludes Stockunas. “Achieva’s Housing Specialists are there every step of the way to help ensure they are successful not only during the housing search and move, but for the future to promote ongoing sustainability and success.”

“The cornerstone of independence is often one’s own home.”

Achieve Employment Goals While Maintaining Vital Government Benefits Achieva Family Trust has offered important information for years to individuals throughout Pennsylvania regarding the value of employment and earning money while at the same time maintaining life-sustaining government benefits. Benefits Counseling (BC) is a service that is now available to people in Community HealthChoices (CHC) and the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) “waiver” programs. This past year, Achieva Family Trust’s BC service saw its first client through the I/DD waiver program. Michael came to Achieva when his job was terminated after 28 years

of employment during the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home directive. Due to his pension plan with his employer, Michael suddenly had resources that exceeded what was permitted to maintain his much-needed waiver services. The Family Trust team was able to advise Gwen (Michael’s sister and advocate) early in March to help him apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) to regain a monthly income. This took many months during the pandemic, with communication challenges and long waits for responses and letters from the Social Security Administration. However, with perseverance by all involved, Michael officially

received SSDI based on his work history by the end of the year. Achieva’s Employment Benefits team will continue to follow Michael’s progress. He wants to continue working on a parttime basis once he can receive the COVID vaccine. The BC service will be important when Michael returns to work since any new income could impact his SSDI benefits. The Family Trust team can track and monitor Michael’s benefits so he can maximize his SSDI and work income. With the help of the BC service, Michael will be working soon and enjoying all the opportunities and positive outcomes competitiveintegrated work provides.

Contact Achieva Family Trust’s Employment Benefits Counseling team at 412.995.5000 x565 with any questions regarding employment and its impact on government benefits or visit achievafamilytrust.org for more information.

Abbie has blossomed in her role at Our Buddy’s Place child care center.

Abbie Fulfilled Dream As Teacher’s Aid Abbie Werner approached Achieva in 2016 for support in her employment efforts. Along with her Employment Specialist, Jamie Cullen, Abbie completed several job assessments; her favorite experience was spending time with the children at Achieva’s preschool readiness program. At the end of the assessment, she knew it was the career she wanted to pursue. Together, Abbie and Jamie located an opportunity at Our Buddy’s Place child care center. After some hands-on assessments in the classroom and several working interviews with different groups of

children, Abbie fit right in with the staff and children. She then worked hard to complete the required 2,500 hours needed to work in the classroom independently as a teacher’s aid. She began working at the center in mid-2017. Abbie quickly became a valued member of the team at the center. She completed daily cleaning tasks and worked within the classroom to assist as needed. Her biggest accomplishment was the creation of Abbie’s Art Area. Working with groups of three, Abbie assists the children on special projects while sharing her love of crafts. The children

look forward to creating special projects with Abbie who has blossomed with the responsibilities. Like many of us, COVID has affected Abbie’s work. She now devotes much of her time to protecting the children by maintaining Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cleaning protocols. Her dedication, flexibility, and determination are fully recognized by Our Buddy’s Place Director, Flo Warren, who said, “She taught us that you can conquer anything if you try.”

Assistive Technology Aids Independence One’s home is a place of safety, security, and independence. Navigating that balance for the people Achieva support can be delicate. However, with improvements in assistive technology, that balance is becoming easier. Achieva’s implementation of the SimplyHome Butler System has helped put a greater emphasis on independence, while still promoting the safety and privacy of the people supported within Achieva’s community homes. With consideration to the needs of people living in each home, the SimplyHome Butler is customized to aid each person individually, as well as provide new tools to Direct Support Professionals in each home. A preliminary assessment of each

community home is undertaken to determine which kinds of technology could benefit any particular home. Achieva’s Information Technology team and the Direct Support Professionals who support each home then partnered with SimplyHome to determine the best use of this technology. Motion detectors and oven and door sensors can work together to remind a person if the oven is left unattended for too long. Bed pad sensors can be utilized if someone may be at increased risk of falling. The system can even be used to set reminders for taking medicine. For further safety, each home has a panic pendant in the event that a Direct Support Professional becomes unresponsive, which alerts a designated person off

site that there is an emergency in that home. The variation of these and other features means a truly customized approach can lead to the best balance of independence and safety for each home and the people who live there. As technology advances, Achieva expects more opportunities to use assistive technology to help the people we support live as independently as possible.

“We have a variety of ‘on-ramps’ for any business to take their inclusion eﬀorts to the next level while achieving business goals.”

Business Initiative Supports Inclusion Achieva Business Services treats the business as the customer. Achieva’s unique businesses-focused initiative does so through the Windmills Employment Disability Inclusion Program, Disability Inclusion Consulting, and the Inclusion Liaison Partnership Model. “By meeting businesses and business leaders where they are in their disability inclusion journey, we have a variety of ‘on-ramps’ for any business to take their inclusion efforts to the next level while achieving business goals,” said Bill Frase, Assistant Director of Business Services at Achieva. The Windmills Employment Disability Inclusion Program equips businesses with the

knowledge, skills, and tools to create an inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities. Windmills uses interactive and experiential learning to focus on four main areas: attitudes and assumptions, hiring, supervisory best practices, and information about specific disabilities. Understanding the practical application of the Americans with Disabilities Act, how to implement no-cost and lowcost accommodations, or navigating government-funded tax incentives are just some of the competencies that may be developed by the business through Disability Inclusion Consulting.

The Inclusion Liaison Partnership embeds an Achieva-hired disability employment professional within the business to support the recruitment and onboarding of qualified employees with disabilities. The business receives the benefit of having a knowledgeable and accessible disability employment professional on site - someone who can help the business become even more accessible and inclusive to qualified employees with disabilities. “Achieva Business Services creates unique opportunities to help businesses achieve their business goals while improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities,” said Bill Frase.

Advocacy In Action In March 2020, the disability community mobilized as the COVID pandemic began to surge across the world. Based on a draft plan circulated by the PA Health Department, fear that rationing health care due to a limited number of ventilators and other medical treatments would discriminate against people with disabilities became a valid concern. Achieva worked with statewide disability groups and urged Governor Tom Wolf and PA Secretary of Health Rachel Levine to develop nondiscriminatory statewide policies regarding the allocation of health care equipment and resources. Achieva also worked with national disability advocacy organizations and lent our name to letters to Members

of Congress, the U.S. Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the improper allocation of health care resources violates federal non-discrimination laws. On March 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a bulletin that states, “Persons with disabilities should not be denied medical care on the basis of stereotypes, assessments of quality of life, or judgments about a person’s relative ‘worth’ based on the presence or absence of disabilities. Decisions by covered entities concerning whether an individual is a candidate for treatment should be based on an individualized assessment of the patient based on the best available objective medical evidence.”

“Persons with disabilities should not be denied medical care on the basis of stereotypes, assessments of quality of life...” Achieva also advocated with other statewide organizations to urge the PA Secretary of Health and hospitals to ensure visitor policies permitted family or other caregivers to accompany people with disabilities to ensure that effective communication was occurring between patients

and medical professionals. On June 23, 2020, the PA Department of Health issued this directive: “While hospitals are entitled to discretion in the implementation of visitor policies, the terms of those policies must adhere to Federal and State law. Specifically, a hospital, through its visitor policy, cannot deny access to an attendant, caregiver or family member of a patient who has an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability, communication barrier, or behavioral concerns.” In December 2020, when Pennsylvania unveiled the first edition of the “PA Coronavirus Vaccine Plan,” people with disabilities were not even mentioned until halfway through the document. So,

once again, Achieva advocates sprung into action, working with statewide disability advocacy groups to successfully move people with disabilities who receive home and community-based services and their direct support professionals to Phase 1 to receive a vaccine.

Throughout 2019-2020, Achieva/The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh fought against the moratorium bills introduced in the PA House and Senate intended to keep White Haven and Polk Centers open. Achieva has been at the forefront of advocating for the closure of PA’s remaining state centers, supporting their residents in the community, and redirecting the public funding to serve more people from the waiting list. Advocacy will continue until the 650 Pennsylvanians who are still institutionalized have returned to their communities.

In Memorium Dick Thornburgh (1932–2020) We’ll be forever grateful to Mr. Thornburgh for his lifelong contributions to the disability community and support for Achieva. We extend our sympathy to his wife Ginny, and his four sons Peter, William, John, and David as well as the entire Thornburgh family.

Board of Trustees July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022 Achieva

Achieva Resource

Officers Chaz R. Kellem, Chair Mary Lou Gegick, Chair Elect Jeremy Shapira, Vice Chair Mary D. Richter, CPA, Immediate Past Chair

Trustees Meghan Gannon Anderson Tom Balzer Xenia Borue, MD, Ph.D. Dr. Nina Butler Michael L. Dever, Esq. Gregory Fajt Beth Fulena Gary Grysiak John Haynes Holly Hoff Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC. Thomas M. Lee David Tilstone Rob Unkovic William F. Ward, Esq. Jillian F. Zacks, Esq.

Achieva Support Officers Thomas M. Lee, Chair Josh Scott, Chair Elect Jerry Goodrick, Vice Chair Paul Long, Immediate Past Chair Trustees Joanne Christopher Elliot Dater Antoinette Luchini, Esq. John S. Lynch Matthew Oxenreiter Joseph G. Piccini, CPM Edward Price Gary Scalise Cheryl Simchak David Tilstone Tess Wilson

The Arc of Greater Pittsburgh

Achieva Family Trust

Officers Dr. Nina Butler, Chair Catherine A. Williams, Chair Elect Ted Meyer, Vice Chair Jillian F. Zacks, Esq., Immediate Past Chair

Officers Holly Hoff, Chair LeeAnn A. Fulena, Esq., Chair Elect Kimberly Jackson, Vice Chair Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU ChFC, Immediate Past Chair

Trustees Robie Bruesewitz Tina Calabro Carla Devlin Elizabeth Humphrey Robert L. Kelley Michael Lawrence, Esq. Michael G. Meyer Dan Morgan Hanifa Nakiryowa, MA, MID Elizabeth Powers Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Rebecca Ward

Trustees Rebecca Brown James Calhoun Jonathan Chitiyo Mike Dudkowski Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. David Graf Jeffrey Hantz, Esq. Jennifer C. Johnson, Esq. Joe Lantz Kelly Lovato Leslie Malloy Robert McDowell Mike Pearce Robert Karl Schweitzer, Esq. Stephen B. Spolar, Esq. James C. Woll

Financial Review for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020* Expenses by Services

Annual Report Financial Information 2019-2020

Home and Community Supports

4,006,470

Community Supported Living

18,701,773

Employment/CPS Early Intervention The Family Trust Business Operations Advocacy Protective Services Development/Fundraising Depreciation TOTAL

486,285

547,942

382,875

652,216

2,879,516 Expenses by Services 2,347,742 8,034,627 Home and Community Supports 5,071,995 Community Supported Living Employment/CPS 2,347,742 Early Intervention The Family Trust 5,071,995 2,879,516 Business Operations 547,942 Advocacy Protective Services 486,285 Development/Fundraising 8,034,627 Depreciation 382,875

4,006,470 4,006,470 18,701,773 8,034,627 5,071,995 2,347,742 2,879,516 547,942 18,701,773 486,285 382,875 652,216 43,111,441

652,216 43,111,441 Revenue

Audited Figures from Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Governmental Business Operations Revenue Other Program Revenue Contributions Fundraising

880,266

37,147,781 2,733,281 3,274,987 429,5 1,080,907 52 212,619323,663 2,351,092

Revenue 1

880,266

560,486

429,552

323,663 723,054

2,351,092

212,619 1,080,907 3,274,987

Governmental

37,147,781

Business Operations Revenue

2,733,281

Other Program Revenue

3,274,987

Contributions

1,080,907

Fundraising

2,733,281

Investment Income

560,486

Rental Income

880,266

Fees 37,147,781

212,619

2,351,092

Net Appreciation on Investments

429,552

Miscellaneous Revenue

323,663

Net Assets Released from Restrictions 723,054 TOTAL 1

49,717,688

Audited Figures from Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Thank You To Our Generous Donors All listed donor names are for gifts made between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020

Individual, Organization and Foundation Donors $10,000+ Regina L. Aldisert April Blay Trust Carrie Graham Bauer Charitable Trust Comcast Cable Bill Demchak DentaQuest Foundation Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Enterprise Holdings Foundation Estate of Virginia Marx FISA Foundation Jack Buncher Foundation McElhattan Foundation PNC Foundation Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Charitable Trust Account Seubert & Associates, Inc. Suzanne Droz Trust The David S. & Karen A. Shapira Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation United Way Contributor Choice United Way of Beaver County United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Catherine A. Williams

$5,000 - $9,999 84 Lumber Company A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Allegheny County Bar Foundation AMCOM Office Systems Bozzone Family Foundation Capital Group Children’s Aid Society of Jewish Women Endowment Fund Julie & Michael L. Dever, Esq. Ernst & Young Giant Eagle PNC Financial Services Group

Mary D. Richter, CPA The Rosenthal Family Senior Citizens Caring Foundation Jeremy Shapira Stephen Suroviec Nathan Sylvester Dick & Ginny Thornburgh UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Health System

$1,000- $2,499

Anonymous (1) Deborah Adams Helen Aldisert Marsha & Alan Blanco BNY Mellon Corporation’s Community Partnership Kevin Boroch Dr. Jane Breck Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC $2,500- $4,999 Walter & Nancy Bunt Benevolent Memorial Fund Cable Hardwoods, Inc. of Zion Lutheran Church Covestro LLC Carolyn D. Duronio, Esq. Perry K. Blatz Community Foundation of Enterprise Fleet Services Equitable Resources Westmoreland County Foundation DWD Portfolio Solutions, John Paul Gilmartin Inc. Glenn Charitable Trust Estate of Lois M. Heller Fund of the Pittsburgh Mary Lou & Gary Gegick Foundation Maher Duessel Gary & Janet Grysiak Mutual of America Holly & Jared Hoff North Side Foods Gary & Sharon Horner Passavant Development Jewish Federation of South Corporation Palm Beach County Rivers Casino Julian Gray Associates Rob Unkovic

Edward & Suzanne Karlovich Phyllis Kubey Robert & Kathleen Lee Matcon Diamond Inc. William & Patricia McCullough Nancy & Joe Murray Dr. Farida Nasr Carol Ostrow Matthew & Mary Ellen Oxenreiter Philadelphia Insurance Company Daniel P. Powers Presbyterian Women of Third Presbyterian Church Daniel Romanow Rothman Gordon, PC Gary Sellers Joan O. Shoemaker, Esq. Jody & Stephen B. Spolar, Esq. Wendy Hosking & Steven Sternberger George Tedesco Temple University David Tilstone William E. Torbich Travelers UNICENTRIC Michael & Lauren Ward

Michelle Wilden Debra Gold Reid Wolfe Linda & Foster S. Goldman, James C. & Kathleen R. Woll Jr., Esq. Jerry & Lisa Goodrick Nat & Bettina Hess $500 - $999 Innovative Benefits Anonymous (2) Consulting, Inc. Automatic Data Processing Thomas M. Lee Bank of America Charitable Lisanti Painting Company, Foundation, Inc. Inc. David Becker Paul & Nancy Long Debra A. Berner LuLu A. Pool Health & Brunner’s Garage & Education Trust Company Joseph & Denise Lumarda Caltronics National John S. Lynch Patricia A. & Alfred E. Bridget Lynch Cambridge, Jr. Dr. Edward J. McClain Joanne Christopher Steve & Diana McDonell Roma Constantine John & Kate McGrady Eugene & Cynthia DeFrank Michael G. & Bridget Meyer Dickie, McCamey & Louis & Kristin Montanti Chilcote Mutual of America Balwant & Vidya Dixit Foundation Amy Dolan Strano, Esq. Pro Knitwear DRG Construction Joseph Progar Michael Dudkowski Rametta Audiology & Mary Edington Hearing Aid Center EQT Corporation - HQ Katherine Reim Gregory Fajt Brooks & Alexandra LeeAnn A. Fulena, Esq. Robinson Martin Gannon Shayne & Elizabeth Roos Nancy Gannon Kevin Sebolt Donald Glaser, Jr. Jay Sellers

Chris Sloan Steel City Plastering Jodie Tabano Lynne M Taiclet, DMD Three Rivers Corvette Club David & Michele Tinker Trust-Franklin Press Company Martha Vail Barker Vision Benefits of America Antenor Willems David J. Williams Martha A. Zatezalo, Esq. Ronald Zolkowski

$250 - $499 Anonymous (2) Aetna Foundation Allegheny Paper Shredders Corporation Arm Security Systems Jay Aronson Tim Barefoot William & Margaret Barron Cindy & Vincent Barsotti Carol Barvinchak Blackburn’s Pharmacy Leslie Bredl Bridgeville Appliance Burkes Heating & Cooling, Inc. Larry H. Byrnes

Charles Lutz Enterprises Floyd & Tera Clutter John Bardwell & Kathleen Conaboy Cohen & Grigsby Rodney & Sun Ye Dobish Joel & Carol T. Durham Elaine Ellenberger Estate of George W. Frasch Mike & Marianne Evans Tracey Fox Thomas D. Frost Beth Fulena Alice Galando Lisa L. Garrett Joshua & Dana George Tanya Ghafoor Barbara Giarrusso Cordelia Grabiak Robert & Susan Hartzell Richard & Susan Herchenroether Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Tom & Meg Hill Houston Harbaugh, P.C. Stephan P. Hubbard, CLU, ChFC. Robert Hurley Richard B. Kasdan Kearney Heating & Air Conditioning Robert L. Kelley

Susan Kelly Lang Krayer John Lester Michelle & Martin Lubetsky, MD Mahla Office Furniture McCarl’s Services Inc. Theodore Meyer, Esq. Lorraine Morris Marte & Albert Novak Ron & Mary Louise Osborne Suzanne L. Parks Paycom Christopher Pepper D. Russell Peters Kent & Kara Peterson Steven Prelipp James Price Joseph Puglisi Lisa & Dennis Razza Ryan Reilly Brian Renk Sharon Richards Lindsay Ruggeri Shana L. Savage Chris Schopf Richard S. Scott, Esq. Krutika Sharma Mark & Carole Shepard Cynthia L. Short Barbara Sieck-Taylor Lisa G. Silverman, Esq. Marie & Bob Smith

Stuart & Murial Spitz Erin Stinner Michelle Stockunas Barbara Taylor Craig & Janet Thomas Ron Toncini Theodore M. Trbovich, Esq. James & Mary Beth Veri Rose Warman Weingart Family Fund James & Catherine Wulf

Up To $249 Anonymous (20) Dorothy Adams Burns Erica Adams Taylor Ann & Kenneth Adler Vincent & Janice Altieri AmazonSmile Program James Amberson Joseph S Angelo Franco Angiolini Tasha Anne Mike Apollonio Alan Apter J. S. Apter Carrie Arcoleo Kellie Arlet Association for Talent Development Thomas & Lois Aurila Keith Bailey

Nancy Baith John & Lisa Anne Barbour Barcic Brothers Chad Barger Maham Barimani Elaine Barner M.J. Bartelmay Jacqueline & Douglas Bartley George & Patricia Basara Judith E Bass Kara Battaglia, Gary Mazur & Family Terra Bay Beacon Health Options Fred & Cindy Bechtold Carol Beck Alan & Nancy Bedell Barbara Bell Richard Bell Patrick Bend Julianne Bendzsuk Katie Bennett Laura Bennett Joy Berenfield Glenn Berger Paul J. Berger Deborah Berkovitz Sam & Joan E. Biasucci Gerard & Maureen Bigley Patricia Bihary Joanne Bissell Paul & Susan Blake

Jennifer Blatz Peter & Patricia Bloomer Bob Starr Plumbing Bob’s Discount Furniture Brucie Bolar James & Norma Bond BPU Investment Management Inc. Alan & Marsha Bramowitz Brant’s Asphalt Sarah Breisinger Brian T. Nedrow Construction David & Barbara Brilhart Laura Brookfield Michelle Brown Browns Plumbing LLC Robie Bruesewitz Gwendolyn Brunasky Lindsay M. Buchanan Bugs-B-Gone Robert Burlando Lucretia & James Butler Tina Calabro James & Joyce Calhoun Kathleen Campbell Micah Caporali Nan Cappo H. James Carlin Rina Carmel Mary A. Castelli Alice J. Cavolo Dennis Ceccarelli

Jeannie Cerar Paula Cerrone Rebecca Chafel Becky S. Chambers Raymond & Joann Chappell Andrea & Joseph Chester Chevron Robert Chittister Larry & Vicki Ciavarra Lindsay Cisco Tracy Cizauskas Dennis & Carol Clawson Edward Clegg, Jr. Clipped Wings Rosemary K. Coffey Raye & Harry Coffey Mark Coley Columbus Jewish Foundation/Mindy & Mark Coffey Philanthropic Fund Deborah Comay Jeff Costelnock Todd Covert Eileen Cox Elizabeth Crago Crown Castle USA, Inc. Ronald J. Cully Ronald T. & Thomas M. Cully James & JoAnne Cunningham Kathleen Currybauman

Chad Cygnarowicz Maureen C. Dale Dave’s Homes Services William & Barbara Davis, Jr. Dorothy Dawe Jeffrey Deakins Stacy DeBroff Jeanne Delancey Helen Della Vecchia Jay & Mona DeLuca Lauren Deluca Marie Demchak Detroit Switch, Inc. Robert Devine Cynthia-Grace DevineKepner David DeWitt Jason Dickey Schuyler Dickey John & Renee Dickinson Marta Dimarcantonio Lou DiNardo Robert J. Dini Elliot & Laura Dinkin & Family Marco & Kelli Dipaolo Katie Ditano Robert Doerge Rosemary Dolan James & Susan Dombrosky Judith Dorian Ann Dorman Michael Dougherty

Cathy Droz Duckworth Haggerty Group at Merrill Lynch Mark Dudek Chrystal Dunn Kathleen Dunne Allison Dushack Marilyn P. Dusmal Glen Dwyer Jane A. Eck Alex Edington Marcy Edington Collin Edington David & Mary Edwards David Eichler Jane Elliott Gary Euler Michele Fallon Ralph & Mary Ann Famerie William & Beverly Ferari Mark & Cindy Fickley Zachery Fike Susan S. Fineman Nathan Firestone Julie Fischer Ashley Fisher Debbie Fisher Beutler Ralph Flaugher Maddie Fleischmann Lee Flory FoodFirst Global Restaurants Marlene Forrest

Gwendolyn Franklin Kerry Frech Nancy E. Frey Brian Freyvogel & Catherine VescoFreyvogel Duffy & Summer Friedlander Carolyn Fronapel Dennis & Linda Frye RoseAnn Fulena Stephanie Fulena Victoria A. Furmanek William E. Gabella Mark & Marian Gannon Meghan Gannon Anderson Thomas & Anna Mae Garbe Rebecca Gardner Penny Gary Tim Gaus Richard & Dawn Germano Charles Gibbons Patrick & Catherine Gillespie Miriam Ginsberg Rhonda Ginsburg Toni Gohean Deborah A. Goldberg Mindy Goldenberg Juan Gomez Shirley Goppman Patti Gornick David & Nancy Green

David & Barbara Greenberg Sharon Greene Sharon Greenfield Sarah & Ellen Greenwald Sheira Greenwald Barbara Gregory John & Deborah Griffin Erin Grimes Louis Grkman Marthe Groves Kristi Gruber Alan & Sara Guttman Charitable Fund Eileen Hackett Barbara Haddad Zachary Halaut Susan Hamilton Thomas Hammons Christian Hanson Diane Harding Katie Hart Mary A. Hartley Karen Hatfield Blair & Gianine Haubrick David Hauptman Charles Haver Headrick Elevator Co. Leo Heasley Hefren-Tillotson Nicole Henshaw Edythe & David Hepler Meg Hill

Michael R. Hills & Kimberly Phillips Lori Hite John & Shirley Hlavaty John M. Holt Deborah Howard Jamie B Hudzik Coughlin Mary Ann & Richard Hughes Vanessa Humes Kim Hunyadi Loretta Hurley Drew & Stacy Hurt Anita Ibanez Vinatea Evan Indianer, CEO Dorothy Ingersoll Carmen Irias Kimberly Jackson Janet T. Jain Theodore & Romaine Janicki Kenneth & Helen Janke Linda Jaworski Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Paul & Nara Johnson Jacquelyn A. Jones Scott Jones Michele Judkins Erica & Jeremy Kail Kevin & Mary L. Kambic Richard Kahn Carol Kasnevich

Rachel Katchmar Dennis & Linda Kellander Chaz R. Kellem Robert & Gretchen Kelly Marie Kelly Robert E. Kelly, Jr. Lorraine Kennedy Jeff & Briana Kent Anni Kenyon Lisa Kerrighen A. Michelle Keys Keystone Coach Works Inc. Keystone Environmental Solutions, LLC Elizabeth King Nancy Kirimli Victoria Kisslinger Rabbi Cheryl & Mark Klein Maryloretta L. Klein Hart David Kleinhandler Andrea Kline Wilma Knapp Knights of Columbus Council 2648 Cynthia Knopka David A. Knorr Mark & Ginny A. Koenig Melvin Kofsky Andrew Kohlmyer Stanley & Elaine Konowalski Lou Konstante Sally Kovacs

KPMG’s Community Giving Campaign Teresa Krally Grant & Nicole Kraus Darcy Kucenic June Kuhn Sylvester & Catherine Kukich Francis & Ellen Kunic Chooy Lam Rachel, Sam & Jordan Landman Joe Lantz Shirley Lauth Chris & Anna Leatherow Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl Carol & Dennis Leshock Linda Levitt Noreen Liebrock Andrew & Margaret Lindner Nicole Liu Stacy Lloyd Erica & Doug Loughner Chris & Kelly Lovato Allen & Stacie Lowery Beverly Lutz Richard & Dianne Lynch Steve & Sue A. Lynch Daniel Lynch M.C. Enterprises Construction, Inc.

Seth Magaziner Paul Maher Andrew & Lori Majorsky Debbie & Charles Malanowski Joe Manich Bobbi Mann Emmett Manzo Lisa Marcus Mariesten, L.P. Judith Marquis Heather Masterson Kathleen Matesic Andrea May Kristin Mayes Linda Mazer Jill Mazowiecki McAndrews Law Offices, P.C. Mildred M McCullough Jennifer McDowell Patricia McElligott Debi McKeever Joseph Mcmanus Sandra McMarlin James Mellett Melwood Horticultural Training Center, Inc. Vincent Merlot Magdelena G. Meyer Mandy E. Meyer Chris Mielo Barbara Milch

Claire F. Miley C.T. & Patricia Miller Carol Miller Ernie & Eileen Miller Billie Miranda Emily Mitton Arthur & Susan Moncini Joe & Joanne Moore Elise & Tom Moran Donald Morchesky Mary Morgan Dan & Patricia Morgan Pat Morosetti Colleen Mosser Alexandra & Lori Mullins Robert Murray Mary W. Murrin Nanette Namestka Anthony & Shelley Nicholas Jason Norris Ann Notovitz O’Brien Rulis Bochicchio & Sosso LLC Daniel H. Ocharzak Thomas & Jennifer O’Connor Nancy Odonnell Irving Oppenheim Bonnie Opsal Alexander & Linda Orbach Chelsea Orcutt Kim Orcutt

Michael Page Samantha Paolo Raymond & JoAnn Parish Nakita Pasek Nathan Payne Sandra Pearson Brian & Sharon Penn Peoples Natural Gas Matthew Perkins Gerald B Peszko Michael & Brigitte Petruccelli Deb Pfeiffer Abby Phillips Joseph G. Piccini, CPM Michael Piccinini Pete Pisula Pollard Stella Polletta John Pomeroy Popsockets Elizabeth Powers Frank & Linda Pribilovich Edward & Anne Price John Puccetti Dave Pucek Pusz & Siegel Eye Care Associates Rita E. Rambacher Mirella Ranallo Mary Randolph Vanessa & Milos Rastovic Alyshia Ravida

Gregory Ray Robert Recker Dennis & Betty Redden Allyson Reed Susan L Reese-Hartzell Concetta & Jack Reilsono Mark & Gina Reinstadtler Marc Reisman John & Claire Repcheck Ray Repine Cathy Reynolds Kelly Reynolds Lynn Rice Jim Richey Jean Riddle Pamela Ridinger River Pediatric Therapies John & Lisa Robinson Jean Robinson Bert & Susan A. Rockman Terri Roper Blaine Rose Thomas & Linda A. Rose Barbara Rosenberger Adam Rosenbloom Elie & Joy Rosenthal Gary Rosenthal Dodie Roskies John & Donna F. Rosser Nikolyn Roumm Sheila & Barry Rudin Christine Rudock Rodney & Karen Rumbaugh

Daniel & Tammy Rusbosin Chagit Sacks Dean & Kimberly Sailer Karli Bowland, Tara Medina, Lisa Chandler, & Katie Salvatore SaniGLAZE Lori Sanker Santucci Plumbing Gary Scalise Gabriella ScaramuzzaKaecher Dave Schack Rochelle H. Schapiro Ronald Schildge David Schmitt Fern Schwartz Ethel Schwartz Bock Robert Karl Schweitzer, Esq. Regina Sciullo Roxanne J. Scott Nancy Semenko John & Rae Serenko Christa Serlick Victoria Settino Juanita Shaffer Jerry Shafran Deborah Shapira Dr. Ron Shapiro & Mary Austin Valerie Shealy Brian Sherer

Patrick Shields Emily Shire Robert Shoup Danielle Shoup Margarita Shulkina Neil Shutzberg Paul Siebert Robert Siemon John R. Sigg, Jr. Michael Signora Carol Sikov Gross Silhol Builders Supply Paula & Vincent Silvestri Cheryl Simchak Eda D Simonsen Michelle & Bob Sipple Gretchen Sirney Eileen Sisca Melissa Skiffen Slais Vending Mary Slater Sandra M. Slavinsky Curtis Smith Lindsay Smith Sally Smith Luis Somoza Becca Sonnenklar Florita Sonnenklar Zach Sonnenklar Christine Spolar Jim Stadler State Auto Insurance Sarah Stefaniak

Aaron Steinfeld Jerry & Janet Stephenson Patti Stetz Janelle Stevenson Michael & Karen Stewart Donna Stolz Bohdan Stone William & Karen Stotler Jennifer Stoyer Karen Strauss Carolyn Suarez David & Deborah Suhoski Gary Suroviec Ann Szeerba Michael & Charlie Tabano John Tardio Keyan Taylor Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association Stephanie Terry Gary Teti Gordon Thomas Arun Thomas Joanne Thornburg John & Sharon Thornburgh Robert & Linda Timko Karen Timko, Esq. Donald & Hope Tinker John W. Titus John Tobin David & Monica Tompkins James Tortella Julie Trbovich

Tresco Paving Corp. Taylor & Lois Troiano Tucker Arensberg, PC Tuesday Temple Tummlers Dan & Lorraine Turkall Katherine Tyler Derek Uber Kenneth & Gloria Unger United Way of Greater Atlanta United Way of Greater Cleveland Jennifer Varley Tom Vash Andy & Sara Veri Albert & Pamela Vernacchio Karen Vilchis Holly Villarreal Leslie F. Wade Ron & Louise Wagner William F. Ward, Esq. Rebecca Ward Peggie Watson Ronald & Andrea Wedner Lawrence & Anne Weidman Stanley & Helene Weiner Eric Welsh Harry & Barbara Wenkert Bruce Whiting Michele Whitley Ellen Widawsky Caitlan Wilber

Janet Wilden Gerald & Lynda Wildey Cherie Williams Tobi & Jonathan Williams Stephen Willing Jacqueline Wilson Julia Withrow Arlene Wolk Women of Laurel Highlands Business Network Tom Wyse, Jr. Ann Yeager Wanda Yeager Michele Yurechko Zyprian & Sue Yusavage Jillian F. Zacks, Esq. Michael & Jan Zebert Michele L. Zerr William Zilcosky Jeanne Zimmer

In Honor Of In honor of Achieva staff who helped move Peter back into his home Dick & Ginny Thornburgh

In honor of Pamela Brilhart David & Barbara Brilhart In honor of Betsy Sue Cable Cable Hardwoods, Inc.

In honor of Aidan, Collin & In honor of Linda Dickerson Tristan Jamie B Hudzik Coughlin Thomas & Jennifer O’Connor In honor of Diane Edgar for making masks during In honor of Helen Aldisert COVID Linda Levitt Maria & Bob Smith In honor of Jeffrey In honor of Marci Allen Ray Edington Andrew & Margaret Tobi & Jonathan Williams Lindner In honor of Alison Altemus In honor of Michelle Friedman Caitlan Wilber Lorraine Kennedy In honor of Brendon In honor of Nancy and Erin Beardmore Gannon June Kuhn Wilma Knapp In honor of David Bechtold In honor of Joshua and Fred & Cindy Bechtold David Gerber In honor of Stuart Jewish Federation of Beckerman’s 80th South Palm Beach County Birthday David & Barbara Greenberg In honor of Dahlia Gerber Smith Kofsky In honor of Rebecca Bihary Melvin Kofsky Patricia Bihary

In honor of Linda and Foster S. Goldman’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Paul J Berger Alan & Marsha Bramowitz In honor of Danny Greenfield Sharon Greenfield In honor of Emmett Hurt Drew & Stacy Hurt

In honor of Richard “Dickie” Lauth Jacqueline & Douglas Bartley Ronald T. & Thomas M. Cully Ronald J. Cully Nancy E. Frey Allen & Stacie Lowery Daniel H. Ocharzak Dennis & Betty Redden Sally Smith

In honor of Robert In honor of Jackie Connell, McDowell Seth Magaziner Nancy McMillan, & Melissa Skiffen In honor of Amy Wendy Hosking & Palatucci’s Birthday Steven Sternberger David & Monica Tompkins In honor of Mary Patricia In honor of Richard Kennedy Parenti EQT Corporation - HQ Michele Whitley Thomas D. Frost Mary Lou Gegick In honor of Gregory Robert E. Kelly, Jr. Peszko William & Karen Stotler Gerald B. Peszko In honor of Rev. Vicent Kolb Arlene Wolk

In honor of C.J. Petruccelli Michael & Brigitte Petruccelli

In honor of Jimmy Pribilovich Frank & Linda Pribilovich In honor of Mario Renzi Michael Piccinini In honor of Ronna Rubin Shirley Goppman In honor of William & Alice Schultz Alice Galando In honor of Matthew Scott Bohdan Stone In honor of Jeremy Shapira Deborah Shapira In honor of E.J. Slabinki Gary Rosenthal In honor of Stephen & Jody Spolar Christine Spolar In honor of Terri Szeerba Ann Szeerba In honor of Jodie Tabano Chad Barger

In honor of David Tilstone Harry & Barbara Wenkert In honor of Matthew Trueblood Kristi Gruber In honor of Judith Vojtaskovic Carol Kasnevich In honor of Amy Wilden Michelle Wilden In honor of Craig Wilson Jacqueline Wilson

In Memory Of

In memory of John Conty Theodore & Romaine Janicki In memory of Albert DeNardis Eda D. Simonsen

In memory of David Engel In memory of William Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Hart In memory of Jeff Lucretia & James Butler Jr., Esq. Abraham Larry & Vicki Ciavarra In memory of Lois Finkel Gary & Janet Grysiak Dennis & Carol Clawson Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Maureen C Dale In memory of Jeffrey Jr., Esq. Barbara & William Davis, Jr. Allen Ray In memory of Theresa Dennis & Linda Frye In memory of Julia Flood Andrew & Margaret Dominick Rebecca Gardner Anonymous Lindner Gregory Ray Richard & Dawn Germano In memory of Joe Forrest In memory of June In memory of Aaron Edythe & David Hepler Marlene Forrest Belkin-Dietrich Stanley & Elaine Dorfzaun Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Linda & Foster S. Goldman, In memory of Robert Konowalski Jr., Esq. Jr., Esq. Carol & Dennis Leshock Gannon Dr. Mark & Marian Gannon Ray Repine In memory of Colleen In memory of Blair Pamela Ridinger Bigley Douglas McMillin In memory of Florence Gary & Frannie Sellers Gerard & Maureen Bigley Jacquelyn A. Jones Gibas Jay Sellers Joanne Thornburg In memory of Karen In memory of Henry & John & Rae Serenko Campbell Evelyn Dudek Michael & Karen Stewart In memory of Harold Karli Bowland, Tara Mark Dudek Ron Toncini & Lauren Ginsburg Medina, Lisa Chandler, & Toncini Rhonda Ginsburg In memory of Matthew T. Katie Salvatore Durham In memory of Mimi Hayes In memory of Carl Gzech In memory of Irene Joel & Carol T. Durham Charles Haver Andrea & Joseph Chester Chizeck Brian & Sharon Penn In memory of Arnold In memory of Bennett Elie & Joy Rosenthal Barbara Rosenberger Eisenfeld Heffron Florita Sonnenklar In memory of Paul and Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Judith E. Bass Elie & Joy Rosenthal Rachel Cicero Jr., Esq. In memory of Kathy Anonymous In memory of Milton Hendrickson Eisner Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Jr., Esq.

In memory of Pam Humphrey Robert Murray Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association In memory of Maurice Kahn Alan Apter In memory of Robert Katchmar Rachel Katchmar

Daniel H. Ocharzak Robert Recker Sally Smith In memory of Richard “Dickie” Lauth Roxanne J. Scott In memory of Maria Lee Dr. Robert & Kathleen Lee

In memory of William McCullough Mildred M. McCullough Patricia McCullough In memory of David McElligott Patricia McElligott In memory of Barbara McMillin Jacquelyn A. Jones

In memory of Carl Lipnik Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. In memory of George In memory of Terry Mehalic In memory of Jerome Kimball A. Michelle Keys Loeffler Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Vincent & Janice Altieri Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. James Amberson Jr., Esq. Kara Battaglia In memory of Edward In memory of Cathy Helen Della Vecchia LaFlamme Martin Dennis & Linda Kellander Clipped Wings Victoria A Furmanek Darcy Kucenic In memory of Bernie Lauth Andrew & Lori Majorsky In memory of E. Jacqueline & Douglas Gary Mazur & Family MacDonald Matter Bartley Claire F Miley James & Norma Bond Ronald J. Cully Rodney & Karen Rumbaugh Kathleen Campbell Ronald T. Cully & Thomas State Auto Insurance Leslie F. Wade M. Cully Ron & Louise Wagner Nancy E. Frey In memory of Mac and In memory of Karl Meyers John & Deborah Griffin Connie Matter Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Shirley Lauth Richard S. Scott, Esq. Jr., Esq. Allen & Stacie Lowery Joe & Joanne Moore Elise & Tom Moran

In memory of Ronnie Mirarchi Michele Yurechko In memory of Richard O’Donnell, Jr. Amy Dolan Strano, Esq. In memory of Richard Parenti Marilyn P Dusmal In memory of Frank & Anna Piccinini Michael Piccinini In memory of Jim Policheck Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. In memory of Gerald & Arline Polinsky Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. In memory of Kim Potts Debra A. Berner In memory of James Arthur Reidler Gary & Mary Lou Gegick In memory of Ray Repine Gary & Frannie Sellers

In memory of Howard Rom Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq.

Mindy Goldenberg Debra Gold Sarah & Ellen Greenwald Erin Grimes Mary A Hartley In memory of Cecil & Nicole Henshaw David Rosenthal John & Shirley Hlavaty Deborah Adams Janet T Jain Erica Adams Taylor Rabbi Cheryl & Mark Klein Anonymous (3) David Kleinhandler Mike Apollonio Rachel, Sam & Jordan J. S. Apter Landman Jay Aronson Thomas M. Lee Keith Bailey Dr. Martin & Michelle J. William & Margaret Barron Lubetsky Joy Berenfield Linda Mazer Rina Carmel Patricia McElligott Chevron Pat Morosetti Raye & Harry Coffey Marte & Albert Novak Columbus Jewish Alexander & Linda Orbach Foundation/Mindy Pro Knitwear & Mark Coffey Vanessa & Milos Rastovic Philanthropic Fund Adam Rosenbloom Stacy DeBroff Gary Rosenthal Lou DiNardo Rosenthal Family Allison Dushack Sheila & Barry Rudin David & Mary Edwards Rochelle H. Schapiro Gary Euler Fern Schwartz Nathan Firestone Ethel Schwartz Bock Maddie Fleischmann Deborah Shapira Lee Flory Emily Shire Tracey Fox Margarita Shulkina Miriam Ginsberg Neil Shutzberg

Paula & Vincent Silvestri Mary Slater Curtis Smith Sarah Stefaniak Martha Vail Barker Ronald & Andrea Wedner Stanley & Helene Weiner Weingart Family Fund Bruce Whiting

Edward Clegg, Jr. Jeanne Delancey Jason Dickey Lou DiNardo Elliot & Laura Dinkin & Family Joel & Carol T. Durham Marcy Edington Gregory Fajt Ashley Fisher Restricted to the Cecil Tracey Fox & David Rosenthal Carolyn Fronapel Memorial Fund Nancy Gannon Anonymous (4) Meghan Gannon Anderson Alan Apter Barbara Giarrusso Bank of America Patrick & Catherine Charitable Foundation, Inc. Gillespie Barbara Bell Rhonda Ginsburg Glenn Berger Patti Gornick Jennifer Blatz David & Nancy Green Karli Bowland, Tara David & Barbara Greenberg Medina, Lisa Chandler, & Sharon Greenfield Katie Salvatore Gary & Janet Grysiak David & Barbara Brilhart Tom & Meg Hill Barcic Brothers Holly & Jared Hoff Gwendolyn Brunasky Gary & Sharon Horner Brunner’s Garage & Deborah Howard Company Mary Ann & Richard Robert Burlando Hughes Cable Hardwoods, Inc. Vanessa Humes Patricia A. & Alfred E. Linda Jaworski Cambridge, Jr. Richard B. Kasdan Andrea & Joseph Chester Carol Kasnevich

Rachel Katchmar Lorraine Kennedy David A. Knorr Grant & Nicole Kraus June Kuhn Erica & Doug Loughner Dr. Martin & Michelle J. Lubetsky Bridget Lynch Lisa Marcus Mariesten, L.P. Heather Masterson Katie Mielo North Side Foods Ann Notovitz Bonnie Opsal Sandra Pearson Brian & Sharon Penn Michael Piccinini The Pittsburgh Foundation Popsockets James Price Joseph Puglisi Susan L Reese-Hartzell Concetta & Jack Reilsono Thomas & Linda A. Rose Barbara Rosenberger Blaine Rose Elie & Joy Rosenthal Rosenthal Family John & Donna F Rosser Nikolyn Roumm Ethel Schwartz Bock

Nancy Semenko John & Rae Serenko Juanita Shaffer Neil Shutzberg Michael Signora Becca Sonnenklar Florita Sonnenklar Zach Sonnenklar Amy Dolan Strano, Esq. Gary Teti Dick & Ginny Thornburgh David & Michele Tinker Ron Toncini William E. Torbich Tuesday Temple Tummlers Kenneth & Gloria Unger United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Rob Unkovic James & Mary Beth Veri Tobi & Jonathan Williams Zyprian & Sue Yusavage Martha A. Zatezalo, Esq.

In memory of Mary Schultz Patrick & Catherine Gillespie

In memory of George Unitas Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl

In memory of Dave Secor In memory of James Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Wallace Jr., Esq. Clipped Wings In memory of Adriana In memory of Marilyn Selvaggio Weisman Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Jr., Esq. Jr., Esq. In memory of Rege Short Mary Ann & Richard Hughes Arthur & Susan Moncini Robert & Linda Timko Michael & Lauren Ward

In memory of Frances Welgs Jay & Mona DeLuca

In memory of Jason Zollinger Nancy Baith In memory of Seymour Peter & Patricia Bloomer Siwoff Louis Grkman Michael Signora Jill Mazowiecki Billie Miranda In memory of Joseph Sleva John Pomeroy Maria & Bob Smith Daniel & Tammy Rusbosin In memory of Doris Nathan Sylvester In memory of Dorothy Rudolph Gerald & Lynda Wildey Toncini Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Anthony & Shelley Nicholas Women of Laurel Highlands Jr., Esq. Taylor & Lois Troiano Business Network In memory of Murray In memory of Matthew Sachs Trueblood Linda & Foster S. Goldman, Kristi Gruber Jr., Esq.

The Achieva Legacy Society The Achieva Legacy Society recognizes people who have included Achieva in their will or estate plans. Everyone who has included Achieva in their will is welcome to join the Legacy Society, regardless of the amount. By leaving a charitable bequest to Achieva, you could help make sure that Achieva advocacy, supports, and services are around in the future for people with disabilities and their families. If you have included Achieva in your estate plans, please contact Dave Tinker to join the Legacy Society. Dave is also happy to speak with you or your financial adviser about including Achieva in your estate plans. Contact: Dave Tinker, CFRE, FAFP Vice President of Advancement 412.995.5000 x 436 dtinker@achieva.info

Save The Date Saturday, June 5, 2021

Achieva’s Pittsburgh Promenade Auction

This annual event will be hosted virtually this year. Proceeds benefit the children and adults who turn to Achieva for services and supports. For more information, contact Jodie Tabano at 412.995.5000 x526 or jtabano@achieva.info.

Monday, September 20, 2021

Achieva’s 23rd Annual Million Dollar Golf Outing Join us for golf and prizes at Valley Brook Country Club’s pristine 27-hole course. To become a sponsor or participate, contact Jodie Tabano at 412.995.5000 x526 or jtabano@achieva.info.

Monday, December 13, 2021 Achieva’s Awards of Excellence

The annual event honors a group of extraordinary people that go above and beyond on behalf of people with disabilities. For additional information or to nominate someone, contact Peggie Watson at 412.995.5000 x420 or pwatson@achieva.info.

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All events will be adjusted as needed in order to meet state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19. Please refer to Achieva’s website for current event details at www.achieva.info/events.

Join Achieva’s New Monthly Giving Club In honor of Achieva’s 70th Anniversary, you are invited to join Achieva’s Monthly Giving Club! Your commitment today indicates your desire to be a part of a dedicated group of individuals who want to make an impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. The goal for Achieva’s 70th year celebration is to welcome 70 generous donors into our monthly giving club. Together, we can help people lead lives of personal significance. Register now and be a “star” in the lives of people with disabilities!

What Impact Will My Dona�on Make? $100 $70 $50 $25 $10

Help a person celebrate her abilities! Help a person find a home of his own! Help an advocate fight for change! Help a child prepare for preschool! Help a young adult succeed at work!

Visit www.achieva.info/monthlygivingclub to learn more. Questions? Please contact Kelly Reynolds at 412.995.5000 x460 or kreynolds@achieva.info.

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