THE ADVOCATE - A Note from the Executive Director - Advocates Inc
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JULY 2021 | ADVOCATES, INC.
THE ADVOCATE
ADVANCING INCLUSION | EMPOWERING LIVES | CREATING COMMUNITY
A Note from the Executive Director
As we start to slowly regain a new normalcy from the COVID-
19 pandemic, I would like to thank our Mentors and families for
their willingness to remain vigilant in practicing safe supports
in meaningful ways. There is no doubt that the pandemic has Mission Statement
dramatically changed the way we live, but we were able to
successfully redirect our energies towards effectively dealing Advocates is a person-centered
with the pandemic. The inherent nature of this pandemic
meant that we had to carefully plan for safe protocols through not-for-profit organization that
comprehensive strategies. Our mentors transitioned to empowers people with intellectual
remote services and supports utilizing telehealth equipment and developmental disabilities to
effectively and efficiently. In addition, we were able to offer direct their own lives and create a
wonderful recreational activities which included a virtual vision for their future.
talent show, art exhibit, and a 5K with much success. To our
families, thank you for allowing Advocates to provide services Together, we advocate for a future
and supports for your loved one during a most challenging where people with intellectual and
time. To our Mentors, thank you for all you do! developmental disabilities can fully
participate in their homes, schools,
As we partake in summer activities, we hope that you and your and communities in meaningful
family will continue to remain safe. We hope that everyone ways.
has an enjoyable summer!
www.advocatesincorporated.org | Phone: (315) 469.9931 | Fax: (315) 469.9939
ADVOCATES' COMPANION CARE
Help You Need Right at Home
Everyone can use a helping hand, however finding
the perfect person to care for your child or parent
can be challenging. If you are exploring options, look
no further. Advocates now offers a Companion Care
program that is flexible and customizable to fit your
needs.
Advocates' Companion Care program is a private pay
option for those who wish to hire a companion (1:1).
This service is available to seniors, children, or
adults of any age in need of companion care, with or
without OPWDD or Medicaid eligibility in Onondaga,
Oswego Madison, and Cayuga counties. Advocates
provides employer or record functions such as staff
screening/completing background checks,
administration of employee benefits, and employee
payroll processing. Our companions work with the
person receiving services and their family to develop
a care plan and provide support with interviewing,
hiring, training, and supervising 1:1 staff.
Companions serve as an ongoing resource to the
family to ensure that staffing needs are met.
For more information, please contact COMPANION CARE SUPPORT SERVICES
familysupport@advocatesincorporated.org or call
Sean Soboleski at (315) 247.9308. Companionship in the community
Assistance with participating in favorite
activities
Safety oversight at home and respite care
Personal care with dressing or bathing
Running errands to the grocery store or
pharmacy
Meal prep, cooking, and eating
Light cleaning and laundry
Transportation and accompanying to
appointments
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ADVOCATES 16TH ANNUAL CHARITY
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Join the fun, while supporting a great cause!
Advocates’ 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at
the Turning Stone Resort Casino.
Advocates’ 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament,
presented by TOMRA and Schupan Beverage
Recycling, will raise funds to support children and
their families awaiting services with information,
training, respite, recreation, in-home care, and
community-based supports.
Golfers will enjoy playing on the Shenendoah Golf
Course and the Kaluhyat Golf Course, which offers
PGA-level golf in a spectacular natural setting. Golf
packages include morning refreshments at
registration, 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch on the
turn, social hour, meal, online auction, participation
gift, and program acknowledgement. Shotgun start
is at 11:00am. We would like to thank and acknowledge the
For more information on how to become a sponsor following businesses that donated to last year's
or to request a sponsorship brochure, please email golf tournament, despite having to cancel the
chaskins@advocatesincorporated.org or call (315) event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
469.9931, ext. 233. TOMRA
We look forward to an enjoyable day on the course Wells Fargo
and thank our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers. AAA Polymer, Inc.
Polyquest
Presenting Sponsors UltrePet
UBC
Schupan
Nestle Waters
Caruso McLean & Co.
Wladis Law Firm
Your support is greatly appreciated and we
sincerely thank you.
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Agency News
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE HOSTED BY ADVOCATES
Volunteering and giving back have been an integral part of life for
Jin Sook Swizdor. Her efforts to host blood drives for the
American Red Cross is making a big difference in the lives of
others in our community.
In May, Jin Sook organized a blood drive at Advocates. Thanks to
her efforts, the 15 employees who rolled up their sleeves to
donate blood will ensure lifesaving blood products for 45 patients
of all ages in urgent need of blood.
Advocates would like to thank Jin Sook, and those that
volunteered at the blood drive, for making a difference in the lives
of so many people in need. We are so proud of you and all your
hard work.
Housing Navigation Services
There are many resources available for supportive housing for people with disabilities. Advocates'
residential team is ready to assist families in organizing together and developing supportive housing. Our
residential team includes certified Housing Navigators and a Residential Budget Specialist.
Our Housing Navigator Team is available to work you and with your Planning Team/Circle of Support to
develop a detailed plan that summarizes the supports needed for your loved one to successfully live as
independently as possible. Our Residential Budget Specialist can help compare available plans to what is
currently available through Self-Direction and Community Habilitation for services, as a part of the
individual's residential support plan. Services offered include:
Review individual's available PRA (Personal Resource Allocation) funding
Development of a comprehensive Residential Person-Centered Plan
Review current safeguards and discussion on how these supports may change depending on the
residential situation
Communication with family, members of your Planning Team/Circle of Support, and your current
Mentors regarding current levels of support
A summary of recommendations of residential supports
For more information or if you would like to speak with a Navigator Team
member, please call (315) 469.9931.
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Advocates' Coffee Hub
Advocates is pleased to announce a brand new initiative, offering
an occupational and leadership skills training program for people
with disabilities. The initiative will offer opportunities for
community inclusion, meaningful career exploration, occupational
and leadership skills training, and employment opportunities.
Located at 290 Elwood Davis Road in Liverpool (Advocates' main
headquarters), Advocates' Coffee Hub will be opening this fall and
will be open Monday through Friday.
Advocates Coffee Hub will offer freshly ground and brewed Cafe
Kubal coffee, delicious, seasonal, locally-sourced and handmade
sandwiches and salads provided by Cafe at 407, snacks, soda, and
Advocates Coffee Hub other beverages. Café at 407is a local cafe benefiting Ophelia's
Place, a nonprofit organization with a mission of "supporting and
Partners facilitating healing for anyone impacted by eating disorders, diet
Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation culture and body oppression."
The John Ben Snow Foundation
CNY Community Foundation Look for more details to follow on our grand opening date!
NYS Department of Labor
Klepper Construction Advocates' Art Gallery
M&T Foundation
Stewart's Shops
Griswold Foundation
Howard A. Drescher Foundation
CNY Tuesdays
Allstate Foundation
Pioneer Companies
Kinney Drugs “
Price Chopper Foundation
We owe a great deal of gratitude to our A picture is a poem without words” – Horace
Coffee Hub donors. Through their most
generous donations, Advocates was The next time you visit Advocates in Liverpool, be sure to
able to accomplish their vision of check out our newest addition - Advocates' Art Gallery
creating an occupational and leadership featuring artists who receive services from Advocates.
skills program in an inclusive setting for Six artists will be featured each quarter, each displaying
people with disabilities. two works of art! The collection consists of watercolor,
abstract, scenic, and portrait paintings, accompanied by
Our donors truly make the difference for the artist's biography. We will be showcasing each
us, and we are extremely grateful! painting in the main hallway, adjacent to the lobby.
Agency News Artists interested in displaying their artwork, please
contact recreation@advocatesincorporated.org.
www.advocatesincorporated.org | Phone: (315) 469.9931 | Fax: (315) 469.9939
3rd Annual Stroll & Roll 5K
Register Today! www.runsignup.com
Registration is now open for Advocates' 3rd Annual
Stroll & Roll Virtual 5K. Everyone is invited to
participate! The event will benefit children and adults
with intellectual and developmental disabilities in
need of Advocates' services.
The race will be held virtually from October 10th
through October 16th, anywhere, by walking, running,
or strolling through your neighborhood or favorite
park, marching in place, or running or walking on your
treadmill.
Race packets include a customized t-shirt, coupons
to local businesses, a medal for participating, swag,
and a Certificate for Completion.
Racers will have the option of posting their times on
our leaderboard by logging onto www.RunSignUp.com
and a chance to win a $25 VISA gift card by
submitting a photo in the following categories:
In addition to the race, Advocates will once
Best Time for Male and Female again host an online auction featuring dining
Best Selfie excursions, sports memorabilia, spa packages,
Best Family/Group Shot children's games and activities, getaways, and
Earliest Event Start much more!
Cutest Photo with your Pet
The cost of the race is $30 per person or $100
per family. Families who received waivers in
2020, please phone in your registration by
calling (315) 469.9931.
Register today by visiting www.runsignup.com.
Your Stroll and Roll participation will make a
difference to families waiting to receive
critical services for their children from
Advocates.
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Advocates Pledges Action for Diversity and Inclusion
Advocates is committed and passionate about creating an inclusive, varied workplace that
promotes and values people of all backgrounds. True to our mission and values, we recognize
that an inclusive and diverse work environment respects the unique characteristics, skills, and
experiences of all of our employees. In the coming months, Advocates will be partnering with CEO
Action for Diversity & Inclusion, pledging our commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in
the workplace. Our collaboration will help strengthen and advance racial equity.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is a national coalition with 2,000 members across 85
industries, making it the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and
inclusion with the workplace. Their mission centers on implementing and/or expanding
unconscious bias education, sharing best practices, and creating and sharing strategic inclusion
and diversity plans with employers.
Join Our Team
If you know of someone looking for a job, please
direct them to our website and have them apply
on line at www.advocatesincorporated.org.
Our strength lies in hiring compassionate team
members who are passionate about what they do.
We are dedicated to our positive and supportive
culture. It is through teamwork that we advance
our mission of supporting the success of children
and adults with disabilities, strengthening their
families, and building a community of inclusion.
Advocates will be hosting a fundraising event,
Emotion into Art, on Friday evening, December 3rd. Mark Your Calendar!
The event will be held at the Palace Theater and will
offer wine tasting, food stations, an art exhibit and
auction featuring Advocates' artists, and a national
speed painter, Tom Varano.
Using fingertips, palms and multiple brushes, Tom
Varano paints portraits of famous people on a four
foot by five foot canvas in just a matter of minutes.
His creations are choreographed to music that is
powerful and stimulates the senses. This event is
open to all families, employees, and the general
public. You won't want to miss his performance. It's
amazing! More information to follow.
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RECREATION EVENTS
Hit, Run, Score! All Aboard!
Please mark your calendars for an evening of fun Take a train back in time with the Adirondack
as we cheer on the Syracuse Mets. Scenic Railroad. Ride the train north from
Utica’s Union Station to Ramsen Station.
On Tuesday, July 13th and Sunday, July 18th, the
Mets take on the Rochester Redwings at NBT Advocates will be sponsoring the train ride with
Bank Stadium. the Adirondack Scenic Railroad on August 11,
2021 with a 1:30 pm departure time.
Advocates' families and employees will enjoy a
discounted ticket price rate of $10, a savings of Refreshments
$4 per ticket. When purchasing your ticket, will be sold
please go to the call window and let them know during the
you are with Advocates. 1 1/2 hour trip.
Lunch is
available for a
fee (hot dog,
chips, candy and soda) or you can bring a
prepacked meal. Cost is $14 per person.
Attention Kickball Enthusiasts
After a much-anticipated return, we are happy to
announce that Advocates' Kickball League is
resuming! The summer league session will run from
August 4th to September 22nd. Games will be held at
the Carrier Park Field, in the Town of Dewitt, on
Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:00pm.
There will be a $30 participation fee and you may pay
by check or credit card. Checks should be made out
to Advocates and sent to Advocates, 290 Elwood
Davis Road, Suite 101, Liverpool, NY 13088. If you
would like to pay by credit card, please call
Advocates' Finance Department at (315) 469.9931.
To register, please email
recreation@advocatesincorporated.org
www.advocatesincorporated.org | Phone: (315) 469.9931 | Fax: (315) 469.9939
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