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GOLISANO GIFT
How Gifts Transform Quality of Life | Page 3
RUTH BENJAMIN
32 Years of Dedicated Service | Page 6
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Relaunching Employee Recognition | Page 9
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ABOUT US GOLISANO FOUNDATION
SPIRIT is a bi-annual publication of Heritage Christian
Services. FUNDS HOME RENOVATIONS
At Heritage Christian Services, people come first. Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation have long sponsored entities, defines successful aging-in-place as the ability to live in
Heritage Christian Services, established in 1984, strives to initiatives in the Finger Lakes, western New York and southwest one’s home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless
advance an inclusive and equitable community. Our more Florida regions to help adults with unique needs, including of age or ability level. Since over half of the people in the
than 3,000 employees look beyond the traditional to provide
services that ensure meaningful and diverse experiences. sponsoring the Special Olympics. His long history of patronage Heritage Christian Services residential program are over the age
Based in western New York, with concentrations in the towards Heritage Christian Services has allowed us to transform of 50, physical accessibility is very important to our aging-in-
Rochester and Buffalo Niagara regions, we’re innovating
Gracious Friends, and expanding as the needs of our community grow.
our services over the years to meet the changing needs of the place strategy.
We serve our community with programs that promote
people in our locations.
Our newly renovated homes will feature more first-floor services
As we enter the warm months, we’re thankful for the gifts that we receive housing options — and the support within them — along
with programs that create relevant employment and including laundry rooms and common areas, allowing people to
every day. The sun and the rain have transformed our landscapes, giving us
day habilitation; establish high-quality child care; set the access what they need quicker and reducing the risk of injury that
fields of green. standard for statewide workforce education; ensure robust can result from using stairs. Hallways will be widened to allow
health and wellness; and embrace self-empowerment.
Similarly, we are using the monetary gifts provided to us from generous for people who use walkers and wheelchairs to get through,
donors to transform the direct support landscape and the aging experience Heritage Christian Services’ commitment to equity support railings will be added to bathrooms, and ground-floor
of the people we support. and justice. We believe that people are entitled to dignity, patios will be built for people to enjoy the outdoors.
respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that The Golisano Foundation continues to stand with our industry
Funding from the Golisano Foundation and the Mother Cabrini Health removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of With these renovations, we are also hoping to “right-size”
any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that
and agency. They will be awarding Heritage Christian Services
Foundation, in addition to many other donors, will allow us to perform funding over the next three years towards home renovations, homes, allowing us to provide services tailored to each person’s
marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of
renovations on several of our existing homes, which will make them more structural racism in the United States. We will continue to allowing us to create settings that can continue to support individual needs. The gift from the Golisano Foundation
physically and holistically accessible for the people who live there. These learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength people as their needs change. ensures that we can continue our legacy of personalized,
comes from unity. optimized care in our locations. Without the kindness of B.
renovations will widen hallways for people who require mobility aids,
add and ensure there are gathering spaces to make socializing easier, and Visit HeritageChristianServices.org At Heritage Christian Services, we take many factors into account Thomas Golisano and his foundation, along with the many
concentrate services on the first floor of the home to enrich the quality of when making homes more accessible, including aging-in-place. other believers in our mission, this kind of work might not be
life. They will also allow us to right-size some homes in order to provide more The Center for Disease Control, along with other healthcare possible. For that, we are eternally grateful. †
personalized services.
The gifts we receive go directly towards supporting the people we serve THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RENOVATIONS
and our hard-working employees. Last year, we used some of our many
donations to provide increased wages for our staff. This year, we continue A Second Thought Resale Shop • Springdale Farm and
AT 1305 STATE RD
to use these gifts as we look to recruit more staff, provide more success Balcony Point • Eleversity • Employment Alliance The renovations that have for the people who live there.
coaching and promote employee retention. • Expressive Beginnings Child Care • Heritage Christian already been completed at 1305
Stables • Ferncliff Apartments • Pieters Family Life Center
State Road in Webster offer a “It used to be difficult to regulate temperatures on both floors,”
The cycle of giving makes Heritage Christian Services a better agency. We • Heritage Gardens • International Ministries Clark said. “Now, we only need to worry about one thermostat.”
• Heritage Hollow Retreat Center great window into the benefits of
are excited to lead the charge for better services for our staff and the people right-sizing homes and ensuring
they support. The renovations also allowed for the expansion of important
that the people living in them rooms in the house that were previously unable to accommodate
Stay faithful and stay well. † can successfully age-in-place. someone using a wheelchair. As these women age, the rooms
1305 State Road currently supports six women on one floor, will be set up to be accessible for all people.
Sincerely, When you see this icon, it means there’s a video at which has made life significantly better for them. For Jennifer The outdoor living space has been converted into a patio
HeritageChristianServices.org/Newsletter Clark, residence manager, and the rest of her staff, it’s also easier accessible from both the kitchen and the back door, meaning
to support them. anyone regardless of physical ability can use it. Before, it was
Marisa Geitner
President and C.E.O. “It’s easier to support six women on one floor, staffing wise, an elevated deck that would make it difficult for people with
CORPORATE OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICE rather than on multiple floors,” she said. “We don’t need to split physical aids to access the backyard.
275 Kenneth Drive 130 John Muir Drive
“AS EACH HAS RECEIVED A GIFT, Suite 100 Suite 106
up now.” Renovations like this make life simpler and safer for the people
USE IT TO SERVE ONE ANOTHER, Rochester, NY 14623 Amherst, NY 14228
Before renovations, the women living on the second floor of who live in the homes and the staff who support them, and the
AS GOOD STEWARDS OF T: (585) 340-2000 T: (716) 743-2020
the home had to go all the way down to the basement to do agency is seeking to do this with multiple homes in the coming
GOD’S VARIED GRACE.” TDD: (800) 662-1220
and eventually collect their laundry. Now, they just need to walk years. Newly renovated homes will foster a healthy sense of
— Peter 4:10 down the hall, a much safer and easier trip. community, and ensure that people will be able to age-in-place
comfortably and with dignity. †
Images on front cover: (Top) Ann Costello and Tom Golisano. One of the other benefits of concentrating the home on one
(Bottom, left to right) Carol Donahue, Sarah Bojanowski, Carlos Baez, Naomi Hooks A Compass Agency
and William Glenn
floor is the ease of regulating temperatures to optimize comfort
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FEATURES GIFTS OF SUPPORT
Thanks to the generosity of our partners and donors, people touched by HCS have the opportunity to learn
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: and grow and to be respected for their individual gifts and strengths. Thank you for making a difference.
MOTHER CABRINI FOUNDATION
Mother Cabrini was the first American saint and focused on providing for the most vulnerable in the A RECORD
community. She helped New York’s youth, the poor and the under-served. Today, the Mother Cabrini
Health Foundation continues her legacy. As a foundation, they work to tangibly improve the lives of
FUNDRAISING YEAR
Heritage Christian Services Foundation celebrates a historical
hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers in need. They’ve recently awarded two grants to Heritage Christian Services. One, awarded milestone of raising a total of $3.2 million dollars in 2021, a nearly
in 2020, supported an addition to a home. This renovation added bedrooms, widened hallways to make them wheelchair accessible, 80% increase over 2020. “We are incredibly grateful for the Heritage Christian Services has received a grant from
and added railings and accessible tubs in bathrooms. We want to ensure that people are supported in every part of the house. tremendous support over the past year! The gifts we received the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation to develop
Another grant, which was awarded in 2021, supports the construction of a new, fully accessible house that will become home to six will have an incredible impact in so many people’s lives,” shared transition workshops for youth with disabilities who face
people. These renovations are the key to providing quality lifelong care, so people have the choice to age in place as their needs executive director of the Foundation, Mark Zawacki. † employment barriers in the Greater Buffalo-Niagara region.
change with dignity and grace. † These educational workshops, hosted by Heritage Christian
Services’ Employment Alliance and Eleversity divisions,
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: HERITAGE STABLES VOLUNTEERS HERITAGE CHRISTIAN will focus on transition topics such as career exploration,
Every Thursday morning, Heritage Christian Stables welcomes a group of SERVICE FOUNDATION how to become ready for employment, transportation and
navigating benefits.
dedicated volunteers. No matter the weather, they do a multitude of tasks such SUPPORTS AGENCY
PRIORITIES
as cleaning paddocks and stalls, helping with feeding, cleaning tack and doing
anything that needs to be done around the barn.
Thanks to the many thoughtful donations made throughout
They have become a little community, doing the important work of caring the 2021, Heritage Christian Services Foundation was able to
for the horses used in our therapeutic riding program. Building meaningful grant $600,000 to Heritage Christian Services to support the
relationships not only with one another and the horses, but also with the The ESL Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant to
following priorities: support ERN-Rochester and the work of its success coaches.
instructors, staff and the riders many of the volunteers work alongside.
The funds will support efforts to address issues such as
•C
ompensating direct support staff, making it possible to
Some of the group has been volunteering for many years, while others just emergency car repairs, bus passes, emergency health care
reward and retain those employees who make a difference
began recently. They are from all walks and stages of life, and welcome and other burdens employees face that require immediate
in people’s lives every day.
newcomers with open arms and hearts to share their experience and friendship. attention to maintain their stability.
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pgrading and modernizing Heritage Christian
Volunteers shared that they find doing barn chores and being around the horses therapeutic, and they look forward to coming each neighborhood homes to ensure that people who live
week. Lively conversations and laughter can always be heard while this group works. Through their volunteering, they have created there have the opportunity to age in place, maintain their
friendships, stayed physically active and appreciated being outside and around the horses. quality of life and receive end-of-life care. †
We are very grateful for our wonderful Thursday morning volunteers who have chosen to give their time to Heritage Christian Stables.
Planned Giving A grant award made possible by the Gonsenhauser Family
The stables continue to grow thanks to the effort of our volunteers, and soon we will even begin to sponsor a veteran’s riding program
with Compeer. If you would like to apply for a volunteer role at the Stables, reach out to us via email at info@heritagechristianstables.org Fund of the Rochester Area Community Foundation will
or complete our online application at heritagechristianstables.org. † provide crucial resources to support animal-related care
expenses for Springdale Farm.
THE POWER OF WHY Heritage Christian Services is the recipient of funding from
the J.M. McDonald Foundation, which will help us with
This past fall, Heritage Christian Services and Phil and Melinda Andolina hosted the Power of Why, a 30-minute program on 13WHAM- renovations to our home on Ballantyne Road.
TV Rochester and Facebook. The program featured leaders and community supporters sharing their reasons why they choose to
support Heritage Christian, which touched on many aspects of our mission and services. The virtual event raised over $179,000 The Joseph and Irene Skalny Charitable Trust has awarded
MAKE A GIFT TO SUPPORT THE HERITAGE
through the generosity of families, friends and community supporters. If you missed the program, you can watch it on YouTube.com/ a grant to Heritage Christian Services to assist with renovations
CHRISTIAN SERVICES FOUNDATION.
HeritageChristian1 (or https://youtu.be/a3SAOgfn-CQ). † to homes.
There are many ways to support Heritage Christian Services.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Planned giving allows you to make a gift that costs nothing
during your lifetime, and leaves your cash flow and current The Ralph G. and Wilma J. Maibaum Foundation will be
financial planning unchanged. With thoughtful planning, you awarding funding to Heritage Christian Services to assist the
can make a gift through arrangements like your will or trust, a organization as we seek to renovate homes for successful
retirement plan, real estate and more.
aging-in-place resources. †
Learn more at HeritageChristianServices.plannedgiving.org
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
AWARD WINNERS
Ruth Benjamin To Retire After 32 Heritage Christian Services was pleased to present the following
Years of Service awards to both our hardworking staff and passionate community
supporters for their outstanding contributions to our mission.
After 32 years of dedicated service as HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES KATHY MCCARTHY HONORED BY THE
our director of health and research, Ruth CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS HONORED AT BUFFALO BUSINESS ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL
Benjamin will retire in August. Ruth leaves OF OUR STAFF AWARDS! FIRST IDEA AWARDS Kathy McCarthy received a Healthcare
behind a legacy of innovation and dedication to health care. A Hero Award in the Special Needs
Buffalo Business First recognized Heritage Christian Services for
lifelong learner, Ruth has earned certifications in developmental Advocate category from the Rochester
The 2021 Amy Marie Tessoni Award went to being a champion of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness
disabilities and gerontology, and even traveled to England to Business Journal for her work guiding
Anna Adams, day habilitation manager. at the IDEA Awards. We believe that all people are entitled to
learn about unique diagnoses for people receiving services at the Heritage Christian Services residential
dignity, respect, equity and justice, and we are committed to
Heritage Christian Services. team. Kathy serves as our residential
promoting diversity in our workforce and care settings.
The Anne Wolf Memorial Award was presented director for the Finger Lakes.
Ruth plans to stay busy in retirement, and will be joining the
to Carrie Hallock, fiscal intermediary assistant.
regional Certified Developmental Disability Nurses board.
REBECCA MACK WINS BUFFALO
The Eunice Hanson Excellence in Nursing Award BUSINESS FIRST 30 UNDER 30 AWARD
Sara Taylor Earns NYS Office of was given to Amelia Hebing, registered nurse.
Congratulations to Rebecca Mack,
Mental Health Equity Award
director of customized support, for being
Sara Taylor, who serves Eleversity as a The 2021 Jobina Bruinsma Memorial Award named to Business First’s 30 Under 30 for
community liaison and training specialist, winner was Katrecia Dellaporta, residence DREW AND RILEY HOSELTON HONORED 2022. She is responsible for managing
a team of more than 400 employees,
continues to be awarded for the work manager. WITH NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY a team that has doubled in size under
she is doing for mental health awareness. She was recently MULTI-GENERATIONAL AWARD her leadership. The western New York
presented with a 2022 Office of Health - Behavior Health Equity
The 2021 Paul W. Hanson Excellence Award was The Hoselton family received the Multi-Generational Award Heritage Christian Services community
Journey Award in recognition of her efforts to reduce disparities
given to Rachele Gugliuzza, associate director of from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley services team will be on track to support more than 500 families
for underserved populations.
program development in day habitation. Chapter. The Hoseltons have been offering their philanthropy before the end of 2022, enriching people’s lives. †
since the 1920s through their corporate and personal giving.
Drew Hoselton has served the Heritage Christian Foundation
Patricia Larrabee Named RBJ ICON The inaugural VK Tarneja Empathy Award was board since 2015.
presented to Adam Datthyn, direct support
Congratulations to 2021 RBJ’s ICON professional.
honoree Patricia Larrabee, founder and
CEO of Rochester Clinical Research. CONGRATULATIONS ALSO GO TO PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The ICON Honors are given to business THE WINNERS OF OUR COMMUNITY
leaders in Rochester to recognize their outstanding leadership
and successes, both within and outside of their chosen
AWARDS, FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO
field. Larrabee has been a member of the Heritage Christian
OUR AGENCY.
Jim Goetz Cindy Voelker Patricia Feola
Foundation board since 2020. † FOUNDATION BOARD AGENCY BOARD AGENCY BOARD
The 2021 Carol & Ernie Forth Community
Service Award was given to John Osberg, Jim Goetz has been in the investment Cindy Voelker is skilled in nonprofit orga- Patricia Feola recently retired as Director
Owner of Power of OZmosis Consulting. services industry since 1997, and holds nizations, addiction recovery, strategic of Ambulatory Nursing after working at
the Certified Investment Management planning, program development, and URMC for 44 years. She served on the
Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from mental health. She was selected in June Medical Center Quality Board as well
The 2021 Community Partner Award was the Wharton School at the University 2021 by Buffalo Business First as one of as several leadership committees. Her
given to the Rochester Monroe Anti- of Pennsylvania and an Accredited its 2021 Power Professional Women in the son currently receives services though
Poverty Initiative. Retirement Plan Consultant (ARPC) community. Heritage Christian. †
designation from the Society of
Professional Asset Managers and
The 2021 Gail Otto Community Service Award
Record-Keepers.
went to Gavin Neville. †
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HERITAGE HAPPENINGS
EVENT CALENDAR Dan Ross Promoted to Vice
President Position
Heritage Christian Services Foundation is launching a compli- Dan Ross will be bringing his skillset
mentary webinar series beginning this fall. Topics will include: and knowledge to his important
• leadership talks INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER SUPPORT new role on the Heritage Christian
• staying connected through technology OPPORTUNITIES RECOGNITION, REWARDS AND Services leadership team.
• mindfulness The HCS Employment Alliance continues to see success
ENGAGEMENT ARE PRIORITIES
• supporting your loved one Our strategic focus at Heritage Christian Services starts with We are excited to welcome Dan Ross to the Heritage Christian
in providing students of all abilities with opportunities to Services leadership team as our new vice president of
• HCS programs and more! experience work in their desired field. As schools and colleges People and Culture. People are at the very foundation of our
work, and our employees are the backbone of our mission. corporate compliance and risk management.
To ensure you’re on our list to receive webinar invitations, release their students for break, many will be looking for
email info@heritagechristianservices.org. internship and employment opportunities to complement their He holds an MBA in Business Administration from St. John
From past surveys, we learned that employees were interested
Learn more at HeritageChristianServices.org/events. studies. Whether you are a young professional seeking a new Fisher College, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree
in more frequent and detailed corporate communications.
opportunity or an employer looking for a young professional to in accounting and finance. Before his promotion, Ross served
In addition, we heard from employees that they like feeling
Friday, June 24 join your team, reach out to info@hcsemploymentalliance.org HCS as a corporate controller. Ross has overseen numerous
recognized for the work that they do.
Heritage Christian Services Anniversary Celebration for more information on how the HCS Employment Alliance can developments in the finance department that have helped
hosted on Heritage Christian Services Facebook help you reach your professional goals. † We’ll be launching a new comprehensive employee recognition our staff, including expanding employee benefit offerings
and reward program in 2022, which will include the ability and modernizing the agency’s payroll system.
Thursdays, July 21, July 28 & Aug. 4 SUCCESS COACHING SHOWING for supervisors to recognize their staff members in a timely,
Ross’ passion for his work and his character both make him an
Women of Color Summit TRENDS IN RETENTION personalized and tangible way. If you wish to recognize somebody
excellent fit for the new role.
virtually hosted on Zoom now, you can go to HeritageChristianServices.org/highfive. †
ERN Success Coaches Amethyst Powers,
Chanel Terrell, and Marcus Elliott
Monday, Aug. 1 AFTERSCHOOL
Heritage Christian Services Golf Classic Our mission at Heritage Christian Services, RESPITE LAUNCHES IN Business Intelligence and
Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford in addition to providing the best resources WNY Analytics Department Formed
for the people who use our services, is to at HCS
Saturday, Sept. 10 Heritage Christian Services has
provide a place where our employees feel Laura Ryan is heading up the new
Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Roll expanded respite services in the
valued and have opportunities to succeed. To Business Intelligence and Analytics
Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester Buffalo-Niagara region with the
advance this goal, Heritage Christian Services Department.
opening of Afterschool Adventures,
continues to offer success coaching that all
Saturday, Sept. 17 which will grow to eventually support Heritage Christian Services is excited to announce the
staff members can take advantage of.
Heritage Hero Run + Stroll + Roll up to 10 students a day from 2 – 6 p.m. formation of the Business Intelligence and Analytics
Beaver Island State Park on Grand Island Success coaches have helped our staff on weekdays. If you know someone department. The department is headed up by Laura Ryan,
with professional and personal barriers to who is interested in supporting the business analytics and strategy advisor to the president.
Thursday, Oct. 13 employment, including providing safe housing, program as a respite staff, please refer
Many Hands, Many Hearts Award Celebration child care solutions and access to courses and them to DirectSupport.org. † As our agency focuses in on data-informed decisions, the
hosted on Heritage Christian Services Facebook certifications that give them the skills they need Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIAA) Team is building
in our field or the field they wish to enter. out a structure to support these efforts. Our vision for the
Thursday, Dec. 15 team is to serve operations and administration by creating
RPO Gala Holiday Pops By the end of 2021, we reported a 93.4% retention rate among tools that transform the organization’s data into actionable
Eastman Theatre in Rochester staff who took advantage of our success coaches, demonstrating formats. This will strengthen our decision-making process,
the program’s success. † and allow us to be anticipatory rather than reactionary. †
32nd Annual Golf Classic – August 1
Join us at the Heritage Christian Services 32nd Annual Golf Classic on the
beautiful grounds of Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford. This premier tournament has a
Send a high five!
morning and afternoon shotgun start available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Heritage Christian Services staff members recognize
our co-workers by sending them a High Five at
An outdoor cocktail reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres,
HeritageHighFive.org, and you can too.
brief remarks, awards and more will follow the completion of play.
Head over to HeritageChristianServices.org/highfive
Register at HeritageChristianServices.org/golf to recognize a staff member.
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MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS
Often people will make a donation in memory of a loved one In Memory of In Memory of HONORARIUMS In Honor of Laura DeLong In Honor of Lisa Maslyn In Honor of Anne Scoppa
who has passed away. The agency sends the bereaved family Ricky Metherell Timothy Pietraszewski Mark Thiel James Maslyn Marie Anne Paige Ward Donahue
Ralph and Anna Metherell Arthur and Rosemary In Honor of Former agency board member Ward
a note of sympathy and informs them of the gift, without Pietraszewski Melinda and Phil Andolina In Honor of Amanda DiCarlo In Honor of Sarah Masterson In Honor of Kevin Simmons
disclosing the amount. People also mark joyous occasions In Memory of Don and Mary Alhart Dawn DiCarlo Ginger Guyer Tom and Elizabeth Simmons Donahue passed away on January 9. Those
Mary Ann Miller In Memory of Jeremy Ragan Debra Salmon blessed to know him will always remember
- like birthdays, anniversaries and weddings - by donating Dr. and Mrs. Tom Miller Marian Halperin In Honor of Jennifer DiJames In Honor of Adam McDowell In Honor of Mitchell Spiegel
in honor of a friend or family member. Sue Hoh, donor In Honor of George Schillinger Dick and Kathie Duncan Richard and Nancy Parker his encouraging quotes, his wonderful
In Memory of Pam Nelson In Memory of Ron Rothfuss Scott Anthony’s Birthday Robert and Lynda Spiegel relationship with his wife, Doris, and his
relations manager, can help you through the process. Call Frances Allen Kelly and Chris Nash Ron and Leigh Little In Honor of the In Honor of Norma McLernon
her at (585) 340-2045. Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Direct Support Professionals and the South Winton Road In Honor of the devotion to his children.
Marisa Geitner In Memory of In Honor of Jan Bansbach Karyn and Ken Walsh Friends Group Staff at Jennifer Lane
Alice Gucker Jimmy Sassenhausen David and Barbara Durfee James and Pam Johnson
October 2021 – April 2022 Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Barbara Stewart
Carolyn Bansbach
In Honor of Andrea D’Orsi
Scott Hall In Honor of David and Lauri Crocker In Honor of Kathy McLernon, In Honor of the Shamekia Barron
Donna Mostiller In Memory of Jimmy Walt and Heidi Baur Jan Stewart, Meg Upson, Staff at Osage Trail
MEMORIALS In Memory of Kim DeSarra In Memory of Anna and Scott Mulcahy Sassenhausen’s Birthday In Honor of Sandy Fantauzzo Gretchen Young-Zek and Karen Collins Shamekia Barron was known for her warm
Cheryl Pratt
Sue and Bob DeSarra Colleen Harrington Joan and Jim Parker Barbara Stewart Veronica Gehrmann Barbara Duree Ann and Richard Hinrichs sense of humor and her love of people. She
In Memory of Brenda Allen Joan and Jay Harrington Carol and Dan Ross In Honor of Buddy and Norma McLernon
Sue Corey In Memory of Peter Devello Mark and Nancy Zawacki In Memory of In Honor of Chris Foley In Honor of the
passed away on January 25 at the age of 27.
Michelle Baur and Family
Mario and Marilyn Dragani In Memory of William and Christopher Shea Cheryl Pratt Jim and Jeanne Foley In Honor of Staff at Whalen Road
In Memory of Alice Gucker Ingeborg Herkstroeter In Memory of David Nenno Kathryn Cherrington Chris Muller’s Birthday Ed and Carol Seitz
Albert Altobello Christine Marchese Lilita Lassen-Ward Shirley Meston In Honor of In Honor of Matt Ford Mark Muller
Joe and Claudia Campanella In Memory of Robert Sloane Ruth Benjamin and Staff Pauline Fitzpatrick In Honor of Kyle Stern Judy Pawlik
In Memory of In Memory of Brian Himmler In Memory of June Borkhuis In Honor of Laura Nenno Marilyn Hiwiller
Andre Diamond Kathleen Himmler
Dr. Barton Kaplan Beloved friend Judy Pawlik passed away
In Memory of Marko Amidzic Brian Nicholson Sharon and Richard Sloane In Honor of Amelia Freeman Shirley Meston
Bob and Dee Lucacci Ernestine Hunt Tom and Jeanne Myers In Honor of Joe Best Bill and Patrice Freeman In Honor of on January 29, at the age of 77. Judy was
In Memory of Brian, Theresa In Memory of Kathleen and Jack Best In Honor of Bryan Newhouse Elaine Tantalo’s Birthday known for her loving hugs and sense of
In Memory of In Memory of Ward Donahue and William Himmler In Memory of Laurie Otto Mary Snelgrove In Honor of Anne Freeman Dianne Newhouse Sarah Goodman
Janet Ashbaugh Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Lillian Himmler-Martin Paul and Ruth Benjamin David and Kerry Vaden In Honor of Bill and Patrice Freeman humor to her family, friends and loved ones.
Stephen Calloway Anne Brett Robert Bonferraro In Honor of Luke Palmer In Honor of April Ward
Marisa Geitner In Memory of Joseph Inga In Memory of Rochele Page In Memory of Linda Soyars Randy Bonferraro and Cara In Honor of Jane Gefell Mark and Sue Palmer Vicki and Bill Ward
In Memory of Ann and James Hotaling Dave and Carol Keeler Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Ernie Wolf Lynch Gloria and Frank McAlpin
Shamekia Barron Michelle Labossiere-Hall and
Scott Hall In Memory of Siegrun Irmer
Charles and Carole Ann Collard In Honor of In Honor of Pamela Nelson
Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Joyce Drzewiecki In Memory of Edward Theien In Honor of John Bonnell In Honor of Bob Pieters and Family Anne Marie Weber
Anne Brett Joan and Jim Parker Adolf and Virginia Irmer Marisa Geitner Karyn and Ken Walsh Lisa Gerlach’s Birthday William and Geraldine Gamble Mary Ellen Weber Pamela Nelson passed away on April 2
Richard and Susan Barber
Marisa Geitner Carol and Dan Ross Michelle Labossiere-Hall and James Handrich at age 53. She loved spending time at
Alice Gucker Kathleen Schlafer In Memory of Scott Hall In Memory of In Honor of Devon Booker In Honor of In Honor of Debora White
Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Mark and Nancy Zawacki Steven Paul Karol Donna Mostiller Julie Thompson In Honor of Libbie Hard Devon Poinsette’s Birthday and Wendy Webster
the beach, listening to live music, being
Donyelle Booker
Scott Hall Olga Strilec Anna and Scott Mulcahy Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Deborah Hard Sandra Morrison Susan Potter-Tuma outdoors and doing crafts. †
Joan and Jim Parker In Memory of Joan and Jim Parker Carrie Nicholson In Honor of Samantha Bunce Martha Hard-Batzloff
Mark and Nancy Zawacki Maureen Douglas In Memory of Carol and Dan Ross Jackie Nicholson Erland and R. Pauline Kailbourne In Honor of In Honor of Mike Wolf
Suzette and Thomas Van Jane Kitchenman Mark and Nancy Zawacki Michaeleen Pamukcoglu In Honor of Roderick Ana Pravato’s Birthday Hannah Smith
In Memory of Schoonhoven Drew and Jennison Bielemeier In Memory of Jermaine Johnson’s Birthday David Wilson Rebecca and Kevin Weber
Elena Blavesciunas Tim and Kim Holt In Memory of Jimmy Vander Linden In Honor of Patrick Burke Tamika Kelley
Dave and Carol Keeler In Memory of Barbara Draft Judith Kiley Thomas Pamukcoglu Jean and John Vander Linden Alan and Linda Burke Cheryl Sampson In Honor of In Honor of
Bob and Dee Lucacci Sam Sayre Erland and R. Pauline Kailbourne Carly and Maci Reich Mike Wolf’s 90th Birthday
In Memory of Karli Boelen In Memory of Helen Warren In Honor of Christina Brown In Honor of Stephen Jones Joel Silver Scott and Viki Smith
Larry and Barb Ritzenthaler In Memory of Irene Duran In Memory of Joseph Klosek In Memory of Judy Pawlik Jack Bozek Mary Jane Brown Richard Casey Rebecca and Kevin Weber
Christopher Duran Eileen and Carl Meyer Drew and Jennison Bielemeier Robert and Lucy Mycek In Honor of Edward Reich
In Memory of Robert and Emily Brunner James and Barb Pajak In Honor of Nancy Cataldi In Honor of the Jones Family Donna Wolfson In Honor of
Kathy Campanella In Memory of In Memory of John Knope Charles and Joanne Chada Frank and Judy Pasztor Thomas and Sandra Meleca Mary Ann Hrankowski Jessica Zazubec’s Birthday
Kathryn Cherrington Philip and Adele Ferranti Adolf and Virginia Irmer Eileen and Phillip Cichetti Lynn Rzepecki In Honor of Dorothy Reiner Bryn Huggins
Philip Ferranti Mary Clark Keith and Amy Warren In Honor of In Honor of Kathleen Kaveny Risa and Doug Keene Mark Zazubec
In Memory of In Memory of Chris Kulp Mario and Marilyn Dragani Stephen Warren Michele Ciehomski Ann and Richard Hinrichs
Dr. Robert Carrier In Memory of Brian Franklin Joanne Case-Green Marisa Geitner The Bernabi Sunshine Fund Joni Pobedinsky In Honor of Madison Rettig
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Steven and Greer Hanson Bill and Patrice Freeman Ronald Markham
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We will be hosting the Heritage Hero in person this year – and not only in Rochester,
but we’re bringing the event to Buffalo as well! Gather your friends, family and
colleagues for the Heritage Hero fundraising event.
Saturday, September 10 Saturday, September 17
Seabreeze Amusement Park Beaver Island State Park
Rochester Grand Island
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get your team started today! Christian to right-size and renovate our homes to provide
a safe place for people to effectively age in place, as well
REGISTER at HeritageHero.org as to promote the well-being and advancement of our
INVITE friends and family to join your team incredible direct support staff through wage increases
INSPIRE others to do the same by sharing your story and success coaching.
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