INDEPENDENCE & ACCESS FOR ALL
news WINTER 2016-2017
UPCOMING EVENTS UNIQUE Exhibitions
2016-2017 Community Locations Come see the artwork from the 2016 UNIQUE Magazine! uniquemagazine.org
4th Annual ARISE Dinner
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 Oncenter Convention Center Honoring Professor Arlene Kanter and Richard S. Shineman Foundation ariseinc.org/dinner
ARISE & Ski
January 14, 2017 - February 18, 2017 Toggenburg Ski Center Adaptive downhill skiing and snowboarding ariseandski.org
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS Like all of the staff and volunteers here, I can rattle off the ARISE mission statement: To work with people of all abilities to create a fair and just community in which everyone can fully participate. I was on the ARISE Board of Directors at the time we drafted the statement and still recall the lively discussion we had about those twenty words.
Tania S. Anderson Chief Executive Officer
Because this statement, and the Independent Living Philosophy it embraces, is so ingrained in my daily work and life, I sometimes forget to pause and reflect on its power. Looking back on the last few weeks, I pull one example after another of ARISE helping people design and live the lives they choose. At a large celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, when local businesses provide mentoring and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, an array of speakers stressed the power of a job. Our Employment Department at ARISE found nine people jobs in September alone, and three of those jobs were with new employer partners. Our Advocacy Department helped organize a number of panels with local, state, and federal candidates for elected office. We asked the candidates about crucial issues like accessible housing and transportation. Not every candidate can win, but each can
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become better educated about changing systems that act as barriers. Hundreds of ARISE employees in our Community Habilitation and ConsumerDirected Personal Assistance programs are working one-on-one with people with disabilities in the community, working on goals and tasks that the individuals themselves direct. We are training our next group of volunteers for the ARISE & Ski program for January 2017. Regardless of ability, if someone wants to fly down the slopes, we will make it happen. Professionals in our mental health clinic every day treat clients according to goals they devise. We meet people where they are figuratively and literally, providing services in schools and community sites as well as our clinic. A lot of exciting work is happening. ARISE has more than fifty programs, but Independent Living and our inclusive mission is the foundation of every single thing we do.
Disability mentoring day celebrations Imagine having the opportunity to spend time at a business learning about a job that interests you. Wouldn’t that be a great way to find out if it would be a good fit? That’s what Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), observed around the world, is all about! People with disabilities connect with people from local companies for a day of job shadowing. We were delighted to take part in DMD in Onondaga and Oswego counties. Jeffrey Tamburo, from the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability at Cornell University, served as emcee at the breakfast event on October 19th in Syracuse. After the reading of a proclamation declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Onondaga County and Syracuse, guest speakers Brian Daniels, NYS Commission for the Blind, and Patrick Shepard, NYSED ACCES-VR, spoke. Vincent Cappa, Manager of the Olive Garden in Dewitt, which has been a DMD mentor for over ten years, also spoke.
get an education, a job, and took control over his own life. Michael’s speech was inspiring, and emphasized focusing on abilities and never giving up. The Oswego DMD celebration took place on October 27th. Greg Gilbert, a local attorney, delivered a proclamation. Certificates were presented to 16 mentees for their participation and to all of the businesses that were serving as hosts for the mentees. Three local businesses that have had an impact on employment for people with disabilities were given awards: LaParilla, McDonald’s, and Books & Bears.
With help and persistence, Josh finished his college degree and began looking for a job!
The keynote presentation was given by Michael Kennedy, a field representative for the Self-Advocacy Association of New York. He described the more than 20 years he spent in institutions. Through his experiences, he learned the importance of advocating for himself and proceeded to
The keynote speaker was Josh Solazzo, a housing advocate in our ARISE Oswego office. Josh spoke about growing up with Spina Bifida and the challenges he faced. With help and persistence, Josh finished his college degree and began looking for a job. ARISE initially hired him for a part-time position and in October he became a full-time ARISE employee! After each breakfast event, people seeking job experiences traveled to work sites with their mentors. If you are interested in becoming involved in Disability Mentoring Day, please contact Jennifer Schiebler for Onondaga County at (315) 671-2995, and Teresa Gilbert for Oswego County at (315) 342-4088 X235.
On Cover Page: Jordan Stallman competing in the ARISE at the Farm Horse Show. Opposite Page: Kateri Senke (second from L), with Teresa Gilbert (second from R), ARISE, and two employees from The Gardens
Newsflash 4th Annual Celebrating Inclusion & Achieving Independence Dinner
Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual Celebrating Inclusion and Achieving Independence Dinner event on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Oncenter! We are thrilled to announce that Cora and Jim True-Frost are chairing the event. “ARISE is such an important part of our lives and we look forward to the event every year. ARISE equals fun, as far as our son is concerned, so we are very excited to be working together with ARISE to make this year’s dinner a big success-- especially in the fun department,” say Cora and Jim. This year we have two exceptional honorees and a fantastic keynote speaker.
Honorees:
Professor Arlene Kanter SU College of Law A person recognized around the globe for her disability rights work.
Richard S. Shineman Foundation An organization dedicated to strategic investments with community partners to create positive and lasting change.
Keynote Speaker:
Alex Truesdell Executive Director and Founder Adaptive Design Association Alex Truesdell is a visionary social entrepreneur. Her innovative approach to designing and building low-cost, high-quality adaptive equipment is improving the lives of thousands of children and disrupting traditional approaches to assistive technologies. We are excited that she’ll be with us!
We hope you will join us! Information on tickets and sponsorships is available on our website: ariseinc.org/dinner.
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the independent living philosophy As an Independent Living Center (ILC), ARISE promotes the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. Like all ILCs, ARISE has five key characteristics. The agency is: •
consumer-controlled – operated by people with disabilities who directly influence policies and service delivery
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community-based – located in the communities we serve and is dedicated to meeting each community’s specific needs
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non-residential – we do not operate a residential facility; we focus on helping people live as independently as possible
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non-profit – ARISE meets the federal and state definitions of a not-for-profit organization
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cross-disability focused – we serve people of all ages with all types of disabilities
ARISE is dedicated to furthering the independent living philosophy: the belief that people with disabilities have the same rights as people who do not have disabilities. We are at the forefront of advocating for access, choice, and selfdetermination for individuals with disabilities. Since 1979, ARISE has been a force for change in central New York. We believe that every person should be able to make their own choices and live the life they want to live. During the past 37 years, we have grown from a small office providing just a few programs, to multiple offices in five counties offering more than 50 programs and services. Our core areas are:
Advocacy & Accessibility The fundamentals of being independent include being 4
able to come and go as you please, whether it’s in your community or in your own home. We assist with accessibility modifications, advocate for equal access, promote civil rights, provide disability awareness training, and ensure that people understand and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Basic Needs & Assistance As an ILC, we are committed to helping people live the way they choose, which includes being able to live where they want to live. While we do not provide housing, we connect people who need it with affordable and accessible housing. When someone needs information about what services and benefits are available, it can feel pretty overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to begin or what questions to ask. We are here to provide information and guidance for people with any type of disability so they can get what they need to accomplish their goals.
Education, Employment, & Skill-Building Everyone should be able to obtain a good education, find a job, and develop the skills they need to be independent. Our skilled advocates help parents navigate the educational system and secure the supports their child needs. Transitioning from school to the next step is a critical time and there’s so much to know. We assist people so they can choose the next step; whether it’s additional training or looking for employment. We want each person to find the path that meets his or her interests and offers the chance to achieve personal goals. We offer companies the opportunity to hire people who are ready and able to do the job. Our peer advocates are here for people who want to talk with someone who has similar experiences. Members of our community habilitation team assist individuals who want to develop independent living skills and become involved in their community.
INDEPENDENCE IN ACTION Employment Our Employment Programs connect people with skills to employers with needs. We want to ensure a win/win for all. It’s about meaningful jobs and a career path. CDPAP
Health & Wellness Everyone should have the chance to be healthy. Overall wellness includes physical and mental health. Our skilled mental health clinicians offer individual, family, and group therapy in our clinic locations and in schools. We help people work through challenges so they can manage their daily lives. Our certified instructors provide diabetes and chronic disease self-management training in the community.
Recreation & Art A full and independent life includes recreation, adventure, and fun. We are proud to offer exciting opportunities for people of all abilities. ARISE at the Farm is a 77-acre working horse farm where people as young as two and well into later years can participate in therapeutic and adaptive horseback riding lessons, adaptive cycling, summer camps, an accessible playground, and so much more! ARISE & Ski at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center is the region’s premier adaptive winter sports program. It’s wonderful to see the empty wheelchairs outside of the ski lodge at Togg, as the people who use them are skiing down the mountain! We are honored to publish UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine every year, featuring outstanding creative work by people who have disabilities. We are proud to partner with the Everson Museum of Art for the opening exhibit every August. Our Sibshops groups, Art Club, social clubs, gingerbread house decorating, and other activities offer year-round fun for all. For more information on any of our programs, please visit ariseinc.org!
Our Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) makes it possible for people to remain at home with assistance provided by a person of their choosing. CDPAP allows the individual needing services to select the person who provides them and sets the schedule that best meets their individual needs. Benefits Assistance Through our Benefits Assistance & Advocacy Program we assist people in applying for, and keeping, the benefits that make it possible to live independently in the community. Rep Payee Our Representative Payee Program is for people who need some help in managing their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, when traditional networks of support, such as responsible family or friends, are not available. We are there to serve as representative payee to help individuals budget and manage their benefits. Independent Living Skills Training We are here to connect with people as they learn, improve, or maintain the skills needed to live the full and independent life they desire in the community.
For information on any of these programs and the many others we offer, please visit ariseinc.org! 5
RECENT HAPPENINGS celebrating 20 years ARISE Oswego Anniversary Celebration
ARISE staff members, volunteers, community partners, families, and friends came together to commemorate the milestone anniversary. We are grateful to the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center for their sponsorship of our celebration! Our terrific staff had informational tables, offering activities for guests to learn more about ARISE. Proclamations were read, stories were shared, and awards were presented to important partners in the Oswego community. Tania Anderson, ARISE’s CEO, gave a warm welcome and reflected upon the history of our work in Oswego County. “What started as a small team of people working with migrant farm workers and their families in Oswego has grown into a dynamic team of over 150 dedicated advocates in this county. Every day, our skilled staff members work to change systems that make it difficult for people with disabilities to participate in the community,” she said. Sabine Ingerson, director of the ARISE Oswego office, greeted friends and partners. She then invited two people to speak. Jeremy Kelley, a person who connects with ARISE and has been featured in UNIQUE magazine, gave a moving description of what he has achieved and what ARISE means to him. Tammy Elowsky, a parent and active member of the Family Support Services Council, spoke about the impact of Sibshops on her family. ARISE has long recognized that when one child in the family has a disability it impacts the siblings as well. Tammy’s words were filled with passion and appreciation for ARISE. Jim Karasek, manager of Independent Living Services for ARISE in Oswego County, described the gift of freedom that is possible because of our ramp program and the people who help make it happen. Garrette Weiss, Business Education Liaison with the Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) inspired us all when he spoke about the impact ARISE has had on students who help with ramps. Student Shane Kennedy joined Garrette on stage while he spoke. At the event, we presented awards to Jeffrey Grimshaw and Ron Tascarella, two of the founding members of the Oswego Advisory Committee. Joanne Gardner and Ernie Wheeler are also founding members and will receive those awards. Outstanding partner awards were given to Believer’s Chapel; Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation; Compass Credit Union; Ed Mertens & Integrated Marketing Services; Fastenal; First United Methodist Church of Fulton; First United Methodist Church of Oswego; G&C Foods; Jason Noyes; Lighthouse Lanes; Novelis; Pathfinder Bank; Oswego Elks Lodge #271; Oswego Speedway; Raby’s Ace Home Center; and SUNY Oswego Office of Business and Community Relations. The program ended with the wonderful video featuring Jim Oldenburg of the Elks Lodge talking about their partnership in our ramp program and the joy given to recipients. We look forward to the next 20 years of shared efforts in Oswego County! 6
RECENT HAPPENINGS
HORSE SHOW What a fantastic time everyone had at the Horse Show on September 24th! Our riders did an amazing job and received enthusiastic applause from family members and friends who came to watch. Beth Hogan did a great job as our judge, and our staff and volunteers made it all happen. A generous donation from Kathy Biesecker helped with costs and purchase of medals for our skilled riders. Thank you so much to Paul Vair for photographing the day! Folks are already looking forward to next year’s Horse Show!
HALLOWEEN AT THE FARM
After some amazing pumpkin carving, we had a surprise visitor at this year’s Barn Dance. It felt like Sesame Place, since Big Bird himself joined us! The clever and creative costumes of our guests reflected their amazing imaginations and wide range of interests. We had music from DJ Ronny Lajoie, hay wagon rides, and great food from Jim Anklin and the Chittenango Rotary’s Chuck Wagon. It was a terrific night! Thanks to everyone who helped to make it happen.
CANDIDATE FORUMS
People running for office attended forums in both Onondaga and Madison counties. ARISE once again partnered with other organizations to hold the events, and community members came out to hear what the candidates had to say on topics such as accessible housing, pedestrian crossings and curb cuts, accessible mass transit, Section 8 housing, and UBER. It’s important to hear the viewpoints of the candidates on issues that impact people with disabilities and the community, and for them to hear from us.
AUBURN HALLOWEEN PARTY
On October 25th, ARISE Auburn staff welcomed people who connect with us and their families to our annual Halloween Party. It was a great event as always! There were a number of different Halloween-themed games to play and some great prizes. Pizza, cider, and donuts were provided by Mark’s Pizza and Owen’s Orchards. We are grateful to our terrific volunteers who helped to make the event a success. Thanks also to Luke Gaffney from Fisher Photography for taking pictures! 7
WORKING together to make it home sweet home Great Support From Terrific Partners
“There’s no place like home.” “Home is where the heart is.” “My home is my castle.” Most people agree that home is where they want to be. Thanks to our staff members, volunteers, and generous supporters, we ensure that people in Oswego County are able to continue living at home. With no government funding in Oswego County for people who need a ramp, our Ramp & Home Modification Program provides ramps free of charge for people who cannot afford them. It is only possible through the tremendous commitment of local partners and volunteers, who join with us to make it possible for our neighbors to remain at home instead of being forced to go into a nursing home. Some terrific partners helped to build ramps in the past several weeks. Nationwide has partnered with us before, and they did it again in September when they built a ramp for a man named David in Fulton who could no longer come and go from his house. A group of 13 Nationwide employees came out and assembled a large ramp in less than five hours! Their great teamwork and energy made it a smooth and quick process. What a joy it was for us all to see David go out of the front door without any assistance and down to the driveway! Thank you Nationwide for being on our side and giving the gift of freedom! Our wonderful friends from Novelis have assisted us a number of times and they shared another recent Saturday to help others. On a beautiful October day, eight Novelis employees rolled up their sleeves and used their skills to assist a member of the community. Novelis folks know how it’s done and they constructed the ramp in no time! Novelis supports ARISE and our Ramp & Home Modification program year-round and for that, we are incredibly grateful! Our partnership with the Center for Instruction, Technology, and Innovation continues to be a huge asset to us. Students at CiTi construct the ramp sections, making it much easier for the volunteers to assemble the ramps at someone’s home. The students also assist with the breakdown and removal of ramps at homes when the ramp is not needed any more. The students and staff at CiTi are valued members of our ramp team. We are thankful for their amazing support and ongoing commitment. Minor interior modifications can make a big difference. We are grateful to Fastenal for expanding their support to include grab bars, and to the Richard S. Shineman Foundation for a special gift they provided to support interior modifications. This year we have constructed 31 ramps, either wood or aluminum! As long as the weather permits, we will keep building. You don’t have to be a carpenter to help build a ramp. If you or your company are interested in changing someone’s life in less than a day, please contact Jim Karasek at (315) 342-4088 X206 or jkarasek@ariseinc.org – we’d love to have you!
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Kickstands up for a cause 2nd Annual Ride Raises Funds for Ramps What’s the best way to honor the memory of a loved one? Michelle Godin knows what to do - raise money to help others. For the second year in a row, Michelle put together an amazing event to honor her father, David, and his legacy. JP’s Tavern was again the venue for the motorcyclists to gather before the ride and return after for a celebration. Michelle welcomed vendors, musicians, and friends from all over to join her in making a difference for people who need a ramp or other home modification.
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support: • The NYS Fair for donating tickets so people connected to ARISE could attend. • Ray Carney & Hawthorne Property Services for installing a brick path to the outdoor riding ramp. • Marley Aberdeen who ran a lemonade stand to raise money for the Farm.
Participants said they were inspired when they learned about people who have received ramps, and they generously supported Michelle’s event. We are humbled by Michelle’s desire to touch lives in this special way.
• Calli and Emma Craven who asked friends to donate to ARISE at the Farm in lieu of gifts at their joint birthday party.
CARING FRIENDS MAKE IT HAPPEN
• Richard S. Shineman Foundation for special support for our Home Modification Program.
After we built the playground at ARISE at the Farm, we realized that people were coming from all over to share in the fun. Since we can’t be there every minute to connect with folks, we wanted to find a way to provide information. Someone suggested having a kiosk like the ones at nature centers and parks.
Thanks to the wonderful folks from Operation Northern Comfort (ONC), our kiosk became a reality. ONC member Dick Hollington, a Farm volunteer, shared our dream with the group. ONC member Dick Bonanno contacted Bob McNamara, a landscape architect, who gave us his kiosk design. ONC purchased the materials, and members Phil Backus, Dick Bonanno, Dave George, Dan Spier, and Dick Hollington used their skills to build the kiosk. Our great friend and ARISE Foundation Board member Ray Carney, of Hawthorne Property Services, dug the hole and set the posts to start the project. He also installed the brick pavers to complete it. We are tremendously grateful to these generous friends!
• CNY Arts Center in Fulton for hosting UNIQUE 2016.
• Fastenal for continuing their generous support by donating grab bars for bathroom modifications. • Ed and Teddy Cook for staining the new kiosk at the Farm. • Michael Taffner and Enterprise Holdings for inviting Nancy Kern Eaton to speak to their team in October.
THANK YOU We are grateful for continued support from the United Way! ARISE staff members are proud to give to the annual United Way Campaigns.
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Board of Directors
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE
Michelle Alletzhauser, ARISE Foundation Board Member I am impressed by ARISE for many reasons. ARISE is a progressive organization that is always reaching out to be sure people who need services are able to access them. In order to offer what is needed, where it is needed, ARISE is always turning the corner to improve at every stage. ARISE helps so many, from children to adults, from students to veterans. Connections are made with the needs of the individual and families in mind.
so that only people with disabilities would use it; it is there so that entire families, and their friends, can enjoy it together. Siblings of children with disabilities need to have the chance to be together with other kids who have a similar life experience. ARISE offers that opportunity through Sibshops. I am so pleased to hear stories of young people who are given the opportunity to share their feelings in a safe place, with people who understand.
“Where there are gaps, ARISE works to find ways to close them.”
ARISE employees and volunteers have a passion for promoting independence for every person. Where there are gaps, ARISE works to find ways to close them. ARISE offers an incredible range of programs and services. Yet they do so much more; because it’s also about the family members. Everyone at ARISE wants to be sure that no one is left out. When we all worked together to build the amazing playground at ARISE at the Farm, we wanted everyone in a family to be able to play together. It wasn’t made
ARISE at the Farm is a place where abilities are celebrated, and family members can watch their loved one riding horses and showing off the skills they have learned. As a parent, I know there are few greater joys than seeing your child succeed and experience that sense of accomplishment. ARISE at the Farm offers that joy every day. I am proud to serve on the ARISE Foundation Board. The members are all busy, creative people who have a passion to help. We share ideas, come up with plans, and work with staff members to provide support that helps people achieve their dreams.
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER Tamara Harris
CXTec Foundation Board “ARISE at the Farm has done so many wonderful things for my daughter Ashlynn. It is a great program, and I wanted to do something to give back to ARISE. I am looking forward to working together with such a diverse and dedicated foundation.”
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Whether one has physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities, interacting with horses touches the soul.
Susan Judge, President Kathy O’Connell, Vice President Andrea Pagano, Treasurer Gary Forbes, Secretary Roger Benn John Donovan Michael Cook Maurie Heins Georgia Crinnin Agnes McCray Matt Dadey Chad Norton David DelNero Bill Porta
Foundation Board of Directors
Kim Brown, Chair David Dreverman, Treasurer Patricia Contant Clary, Secretary Michelle Alletzhauser Joseph Hatfield Tania S. Anderson Courtney Abbott Hill John Bosco Susan Judge Carol Kranz Michael Bottar Ray Carney Sonnet Loftus Agnes McCray AJ Claflin Connor McGough Dee Cobb Edward W. Cook, Jr. Denise McGraw Diana Pelletier Marianne DiNiro Rachel Romer Carol DiOrio Joseph Rotella Janelle Fields Maria Visco Jeffrey Grimshaw Janice I. Vitale Lynn Hamilton Tamara Harris
Staff Leadership
Tania S. Anderson, CEO Cassandra Bulak, CFO Nancy Kern Eaton, CDO Directors: Catherine Budlong, Regional Lisa Coggi, Quality Improvement Deborah Flynn, Mental Health Clinic Operations
Jeremy Henderson, Finance Sabine Ingerson, Regional Nina Lutz, Regional Karen Lynch, Human Resources Kristen Miguel, Mental Health Clinical Services Richard Tokar, Information Technology Lori Zorn, Regional Additional Staff: Sue Rogers, Executive Assistant Katie Roberts, Communications Associate Cynda Penfield, Development Associate
FOUNDATION SUPPORTS SHELTER ARISE Board member and Friends of WildLife President, Chad Norton, asked the ARISE Foundation to support a shelter for Webster’s Pond. The Foundation Board unanimously voted to donate the necessary funds. With help from community members, the structure was built and now offers shelter for guests who need to rest or get out of inclement weather. We are proud to support a local treasure!
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations between August 13, 2016 and October 31, 2016 in support of independence and access for all. Marley Aberdeen Tammy Adydan Tania Anderson Janine Backman Kathy Biesecker Joan Buskey Carriage Creek Gift & Coffee Shop Diana Chiasson Calli & Emma Craven David & Linda Davis Carmen Demperiol Julie Forbes Gerald Gagliardi
Terri Gondeck Jeffrey Grimshaw Dick & Susan Hollington Carol Hubbard Geoffrey & Dana Kent Michael Klaehn Catherine Labucki Nancy Anne Linnenbach Karen Lynch Sarah Martin Jennifer Martinez Denise & Owen McGraw Ann Marie & Gerald Myers
NRG Energy, Inc. Onondaga Cycling Club P. Drescher Co. Inc. Pathfinder Bank Robert & Kathleen Perkins Reefer Compressor and Parts, Inc. Donna Reeves Joanne Riker Barbara Rinella Michael & Patricia Schwartz Skaneateles Food Pantry Molly Sowers Strawberry Fields Equestrian Center
Fred Sumner Transportation Repair Service, Inc. Maria Visco Shirley Warner Stephen Weisbrod The Allyn Foundation, Inc. The Bonadio Group Jack & Linda Webb Westminster Presbyterian Church Woodmen Life
YOUR GIFTS IN TRIBUTE
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or family member between August 13, 2016 and October 31, 2016.
In Memory Of: Andrew Chiasson Diana Chiasson Edward Davis Nancy Davis
David A. Godin American Legion Riders of Post 1552 Forever 66 - Michelle Godin Janet E. Siebold, RN Gerald Richardson
In Honor of: Calli & Emma Craven Jeffrey & Jane Ellison Tammy Rueppel & Chris Laston
Beata Karpinska-Prehn & Dave Smith Linda Louise Zotter Tom McKeown Tim & Maureen Crossman
the season of giving Give Back While Doing Your Holiday Shopping Did you know that you can give back while doing your holiday shopping? With AmazonSmile, you can support our work in a very easy way! Visit www.amazonsmile.com and select ARISE or ARISE at the Farm. A portion of your purchase comes directly back to us. You can keep your selection all year long and continue giving back with ease.
Thoughtful Ways To Make Holiday Gifts Want to give a gift that will touch the hearts of loved ones and impact the lives of others? Please consider making a donation to ARISE or ARISE at the Farm in honor of a special person in your life. It can mean so much to celebrate the holidays in this thoughtful way. One family chooses to give to ARISE and ARISE at the Farm instead of giving each other holiday gifts.
End The Year By Sharing Lasting Blessings So many of us pause at this time of year to think about the people and things we appreciate. One way to express gratitude for our blessings is to share with others. Did you know that you can make a gift that will last forever and even grow? Your contribution to one of our endowment funds will benefit ARISE for generations to come. We invite you to make a gift to the ARISE Future Fund and/or the ARISE at the Farm Legacy Fund. For information on how you can make special gifts, please contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 315.671.2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org. You can always check our website as well.
Naming ARISE or ARISE at the Farm in your will is a very meaningful way to leave your legacy.
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About Us
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We are a non-profit organization organized and directed by people with disabilities. We work to ensure that every person, regardless of disability, has the power to make life choices and achieve his or her dreams!
Our Locations Main & Onondaga County Office 635 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 Voice: (315) 472-3171 TTY: (315) 479-6363 Oswego County Office 9 Fourth Avenue Oswego, NY 13126 Voice: (315) 342-4088 TTY: (315) 342-8696 Pulaski Satellite Office 2 Broad Street Pulaski, NY 13142 Voice: (315) 298-5726 Fulton Mental Health Office 113 Schuyler Street, Suite 2 Fulton, NY 13069 Voice: (315) 887-5156 Madison County Office 131 Main Street, Suite 102 Oneida, NY 13421 Voice: (315) 363-4672 TTY: (315) 363-2364 Cayuga/Seneca County Office 75 Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 Voice: (315) 255-3447 TTY: (315) 282-0762 ARISE at the Farm 1972 New Boston Rd Chittenango, NY 13037 Voice: (315) 687-6727
CELEBRATING INCLUSION & ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE ANNUAL DINNER EVENT AWARD CEREMONY SILENT AUCTION
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 ONCENTER, SYRACUSE Honoring: Professor Arlene Kanter and Richard S. Shineman Foundation Keynote Speaker: Alex Truesdell, Adaptive Design Association Event Chairs: Cora & Jim True-Frost Underwriting and ticket information available at:
ariseinc.org/dinner © 2016 ARISE Child and Family Service, Inc.
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