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ready forthe future…

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dear friends and supporters of ywca,

YWCA Hartford Region is stronger than ever. In 2010, we did more than just endure—we deeply touched the lives of the people we serve. As the economy continues to struggle, disparities in education, health care and the changing job market have made our purpose—our mission—even more relevant and meaningful. Despite these economic challenges, our financial picture continues to improve as we prepare to launch new programs with a focus on racial justice and economic empowerment.

we are looking ahead and ready to face the future.

In 2010, we increased our financial stability—allowing us to achieve many successes. We expanded advocacy efforts with programs centered on racial justice, including a Racial Justice Employee Education Program to ensure that our staff is prepared to live our mission. We have experienced continued success in our programs and services with strong enrollment in child care and a crowd of 1,500 at our 15th annual In the Company of Women Luncheon. Many more great things lay ahead.

our plan for the future is our mission in action:

A continued commitment to racial justice New economic empowerment program for women to assure family

economic security Continued expansion of our child care programs Increased collaboration with our community supporters in the

non-profit, government and corporate sectors

We have a legacy in the Hartford area community. As the first community social service agency in Hartford and the third oldest YWCA in the country, we are determined to continue the legacy as we evolve to meet the changing needs of our community. We hope you will join us in our journey. After all, no one can do it alone. You make it happen.

we invite you to face the future with us.

With gratitude,

Deborah G. UllmanChief Executive Officer

ready for thefuture…

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Ardell A. Wilson, D.D.S. Board Chair

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tara is onher way…Tara always wanted to succeed but wasn’t sure what success might mean, especially given her shyness. She attended A. I. Prince Technical High School, and, as a senior, Tara became involved in the Young Women’s Leadership Corps (YWLC). “It was a wonderful, spectacular experience,” Tara said. With the help of her experiences at YWLC, she is on her way to a bright and fulfilling future. She is prepared to start college this fall to pursue a career in broadcast journalism—knowing she can succeed.

It is not easy to be a young woman in a complicated world—especially when that world includes an inner city high school. Many teens face difficult challenges including low self-esteem, poverty and low academic achievement. The young women learn how to positively interact with their peers and develop leadership skills. One accomplishment for Tara was that she developed a positive attitude and now thinks of herself as a leader.

One day, when Tara was mocked by another female student about her appearance, she applied what she learned in a YWLC workshop that focused on the stereotypical portrayal of young women in the media. Rather than losing control, she was able to deal with the situation using her words, not her fists, while practicing positive social skills. As a result, she avoided a fight and the inevitable school suspension.

While in YWLC, Tara set several goals and developed action plans. She is most proud that she became more organized and is now able to get things done on time. YWLC staff and workshop presenters did more than just encourage participants to set goals; as Tara said, “YWLC taught me to set goals I can live up to.”

In YWLC, participants develop effective communication skills, including public speaking. Tara, like most people, was nervous the first time she was asked to speak before a group, but she is nervous no more. Now, public speaking is “all I want to do,” she said.

“The speakers and trips were great,” Tara said. One of those trips was exceptionally important: the YWCA’s 2010 In the Company of Women Luncheon. Tara’s new confidence led her to make connections with several influential women, including the keynote speaker, NPR’s Michele Norris. Tara joined other young women for a special Creating Opportunities forum at the luncheon where she met Sarah French, news anchor/reporter for FOX 61, and participated in a discussion about journalism.

As a result, Tara wants to prepare for a career in communication or broadcast journalism. She will start her education in the fall of 2011 at Manchester Community College and plans to attend Southern Connecticut State University for her junior and senior years. “One of my goals is to come back as a speaker at YWLC,” she added.

So the shy, sometimes tentative young woman from an inner city high school in Hartford is stronger, more confident and determined to meet her goals—wherever they take her.

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programs and servicespreparing young women for the future YWCA believes that every woman should have the opportunity to succeed. The Young Women’s Leadership Corps empowers young women to succeed by focusing on personal leadership, career readiness and financial capability. Participants enjoy activities including yoga, horseback riding, community service and college tours. This approach helps prepare young women for education after high school and economic self-sufficiency as an adult. Young women leave YWLC with new self-confidence—ready to face the future. committed to social justice and lasting changeStand Against Racism is an annual event that enlightens people about racism and its effects ranging from issues of economic disparities to racial slurs. The event also celebrates the richness of diversity. Each year, people across the Hartford area unite and pledge to rid our society of racial disparities—creating lasting change for a just society.

providing a stable future with quality child careConvenient, affordable, quality child care is our goal. YWCA gives parents peace of mind by assuring that their children are in good hands with dedicated and trained staff in programs where children learn and have fun.

Early Learning Centers offer quality child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers for families with low to moderate incomes in racially diverse communities. YWCA’s Early Learning Centers prepare children for kindergarten with activities that stimulate physical, mental, social and emotional development. Families are engaged in their children’s learning to improve academic success—providing a stable future. Programs are located in Hartford, East Hartford and West Hartford.

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YW Kidslink, for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, is a before- and after-school child care program that offers creative activities for children. YW Kidslink programs keep kids safe, improve academic success and relieve the stresses on working families. Children also learn the values of diversity and respect for others. The program is offered in Bolton, Rocky Hill, West Hartford and Wethersfield.

helping people make the most of their tax refund YWCA participates in the Volunteer Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which provides free tax preparation for those with low to moderate income. Because of the complexity of the IRS tax forms and eligibility requirements, Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) often go unclaimed. Community volunteers sponsored by YWCA Hartford Region are certified to prepare basic tax returns. inspiring women to manage theirfinancial well-being The annual Money Conference for Women gives women the power to prosper. The free conference addresses the unique financial challenges women face in their work and personal lives. YWCA gives women the tools to succeed by focusing on money management, and investment retirement strategies—allowing them to achieve financial well-being.

securing a stable future…and a warm bedWomen at risk for homelessness turn to YWCA for emergency shelter at Soromundi Commons. Soromundi Commons is an innovative supportive housing facility managed in collaboration with Chrysalis Center, Inc. It provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and affordable permanent housing. This award-winning model offers a continuum of services on-site including case management, job counseling, health care and a community learning center—helping people stabilize their future.

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mission inaction 2010 outcomes

young women’s leadership corps—empowering young women to succeed YWCA Hartford Region helped more than 230

young women become confident leaders in their

communities.

stand against racism—committed to the pursuit of lasting change for a more just societyYWCA Hartford Region’s 2nd annual Stand Against

Racism drew more than 3,000 people and 30

organizations who took a pledge to end racism.

child care—taking care of the future Early Learning Centers: YWCA Hartford Region

provided over 280 low to moderate income

families with quality and affordable child care

and early learning for infants, toddlers and

preschoolers.

YW Kidslink: YWCA Hartford Region provided

600 children with quality and convenient before-

and after-school care.

time out for parents (top)—supporting families through tough timesYWCA Hartford Region helped 125 families in

crisis by providing support services and child care to

help parents build better lives for themselves and their

children.

volunteer income tax assistance (vita)—helping individuals and families make the most of their tax refundYWCA Hartford Region provided 170 people with

free tax preparation services to help them maximize

their tax refunds.

money conference for women—economic empowermentYWCA Hartford Region gave 325 women the tools

to achieve financial well-being at the 9th annual

Money Conference for Women with keynote speaker

Michelle Singletary.

soromundi commons—providing housing and services to those in needYWCA Hartford Region provided emergency shelter

and stable housing for more than 150 individuals

giving them safety, support and hope.

in the company of women luncheon—an afternoon of amazing women and inspirational storiesYWCA Hartford Region’s 2010 In the Company of

Women Luncheon featured NPR’s Michele Norris;

a record 1,500 women and men were inspired to

support YWCA.

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a lookahead…Teens as Successful Parents (TSP) will provide support to teen parents and their children to break the cycle of poverty. The program will collaborate with area high schools to assure that teen mothers graduate from high school ready for college and a career while they learn to be good parents. TSP will operate in Manchester and East Hartford.

The Young Women’s Leadership Corps (YWLC) will broaden its focus to enrich the lives of young women. YWLC’s new focus will meld personal growth, career exploration and readiness, and financial literacy. The program will prepare young women to further their education beyond high school and build an economically secure future.

YWCA will broaden its commitment to economic empowerment of women with a new program designed to support women as they pursue the education necessary for a healthcare career that will provide economic security for their families. This program is designed for low-income women with a high school diploma or GED who are ready to further their education. In collaboration with local community colleges, the program will help women navigate the financial and personal challenges of obtaining an education and embarking on a new career.

A Racial Justice Employee Education Program will enhance employee knowledge and understanding of racism and how to become an anti-racist advocate. This program recognizes that racial justice and advocacy must begin with us—at our core. This program includes a choice of training activities, books, films and community activities.

The Elmwood Early Learning Center in West Hartford will be expanding its child care services to include a new infant care program and expanded pre-school enrollment. The center will also be building a new playground. This expansion exemplifies YWCA’s commitment to quality and affordable care.

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financialreport fiscal year 2010

revenues

program fees $2,529,274

government grants 1,104,111

non-government grants 265,170

united way 162,550

contributions & special events 528,903

endowment contribution 589,817

miscellaneous income 51,517

total revenues $5,231,342

expenses

personnel expenses $3,265,265

facilities expenses 649,732

professional fees & contract services 613,941

supplies 209,391

all other 254,010

total expenses $4,992,339

Scan this code with your smart phone, or visit http://www.ywcahartford.org/financial.php for more financial information.

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leaders ($5,000 +)Elease & Dana Wright

benefactors ($2,500 - $4,999)Janet Castricum & Frank Santa-DonatoMary C. FoxMarion GriffinAleida HerzogPeter & Kathleen JannuzziGail P. JohnsonMolly KnorrPatricia LeShaneBongi MagubaneChristine C. MarcksKathy McAfeeGina O’ConnellDebra A. PalerminoLisa & Robert ScaliseLibby SoongDeborah & Carl UllmanStacy & Kevin Walsh

patrons ($1,000 - $2,499)Elaine CartlandMonica HoffmanDeborah KoltenukPeter C. Grzybala & Diane W. KorntheuerSherry Manetta & Brian HarveySuzanne R. McDonaldDuby McDowellGiuliana MusilliAnja & Gene RosenbergBetsy RuddenFelecia ScottJane P. SeidlAmy & Stephen SillsLisa SundeanAnne ThibeaultTess TorreyLisa WestArdell A. Wilson, DDS

advocates ($500 - $999 )Patricia A. BeldenSherry BrownSheryl Burke AdkinsMary Beth CardinJames CarterSue CollinsJeffrey DigelTammi DulbergerClaudia J. EckelsSteve EricksonDenise EssenbergCarrianna Field & Matthew Wax-KrellMichael F. FoleyMarilda Gándara & Scott O’KeefeLinda & Jerald GoodenCate Grady-BensonJill & David KellerJudith Mulkern HughesCynthia KarlicKim A. KeckPeg LesiakSharon LutyJohn R. MaierMary MarchutJennifer A. MoemekaMonica OswaldBrewster & Judith PerkinsEllen RisleyValerie SiderisCatherine H. SmithLiane Stevens & Maureen MohydeKaren Tomasko &

Robert GoodmanPia ToroSharon & David WareDeb & Peter Zawisza

supporters ($250 - $499)Vincent D. AmatoPeggy AnsonRaymond J. ArroyoLeslie AshfordKaren BednarzLee Ann BenadivaJohn J. BermelJane Beup CurtissJoann BiglinChristine Bilotti PetersonLisa M. BonarrigoNancy S. BrightLaurie BrubakerAnn BryanLisa BuffingtonJennifer BurckardtAnne BurnsMaryann BurnsLinda S. CampanellaKim M. CassanoPolly U. ChampTory ChaveyLisa A. ChirichellaPamela A. ChurchillTanya Clark RobinsonSusan ClemowSherry CoelhoJoelle ConleyJeanmarie CooperSharon DaltonKate Daly RietbergLauren J. DeLoach, MDKaren A. EckertKathryn C. EmeryPatricia FarrellLynn FerrariDeanna FidlerNadine Francis WestJulie FritzkyGloria GeryAnne K. GiarratanaLinda GirardCatherine E. GobesMolly M. Goins-CoxDeb GoldbergTricia J. HasselmanSusan HaysJennifer R. HerzDeborah Jones HessLori HessLorraine HritckoKatonya J. HugheyJennifer B. HuttonAnn S. JenningsChristine L. JohnsonFrancine R. JohnsonJudy JonesMelissa A. KaralusChekesha KiddCaren A. KittredgeJanet KniffinMelissa KoneskiSusan KosmanJoseph KozachekRebecca KuzmaJean LaTorreAnnie LazarusJudie LevyRosemary LombardoLouise LoomisCristina M. LopezRebecca K. C. LoreeGail & Stephen LoweElizabeth L. MalleyJackie MandyckJanet MannMrs. John George Marth

Joan M. McDonaldLorie McGee OgbarRobert M. MeadJulia B. MeenehanYvette MeléndezBelinda MonatChris MontrossKay MooneyCheryl MorganCarle MowellChiaw Eei NgGibsonFelicia F. NorwoodRandall G. OatesMary E. O’ReillySylvia OunpuuBeth & Dan PapermasterLalani PerryMarla S. Persky, Esq.Kristen PhillipsLouise ProvenzanoClaire M. PryorLouise L. QuintilianiNancy E. ReardonSusan B. ReardonThe Honorable M. Jodi RellSally RichterAnnemarie RiemerAlison Rogers-McCoyRise RothEllen RothbergBarbara RubinNicholas & Michelle RussilloMary & Joe SargentIrene SawkaSusan SchechterDeanne ShapiroSusan ShapiroMichael & Sabina ShelbyChristine S. ShiveryNelson A. SlyHelen SmitsDiane D. SouzaJulianne SplainMargaret StrangeMarie E. SwartzwelderMary Jean TakahashiDonna TillbrookCatherine A. TullyBess B. TwymanLyn G. WalkerBonnie G. WasgattMelinda WestbrookElisabeth WildeYvette YoungDenise ZachmannAmy Zinsser

contributors ($100 - $249)Margaret L. AbbotBarbara A. Abercrombie, MDSusan S. AddissElizabeth AhlstrandKristen & Paul AlfonsoLeah AlibozekSharon AllemanSusan AllerDiane AlverioGina AmatrudaBeverly E. AmonElaine R. AndersonJean AndersonJorie AndrewsAudra AntrumPaula S. AnzerLinda J. H. AparoElizabeth AppelmanCheeneah M. ArmstrongLorraine M. AronsonRose ArsenaultRandi Ashton PrittingMichelle L. AstonKandyce AustWendy AveryJanet Bailey FaudeAndrew G. BaldassarreDorothy H. BarnasFern J. Barrasso

Carol K. BarrettSharon F. BarrettAmy M. BarronBarbara M. BartuccaCarrie L. BatesCathy BatesChristina D. BaumAnne C. Beal, MD, MPHLaura A. BellottiAmie L. R. BenedictDiane BengstonTeresa C. BenningKirsten M. BensonJody BeresinSusan BergennCheryl BergerMarjorie BergerDonna BermanLisa BermanLeora A. BernsJaclyn BernsteinRobin Ann BienemannJudy BierlyKaren A. BlanchardKathleen K. BlewettRonald & Cheryl BloomMaria M. BloomBetsy L. BoatmanNancy BoccellaSuzanne S. BocchiniAnna BoelitzGail BogossianKathleen L. BolducDoreen BonnerKerry E. BonnvilleCatherine S. BooneRayda R. BoumaBetty BourqueKathryn A. BradleyJudith B. BramsonKathleen BrandtKerry BrashSuzanne BrazealSheryl L. BreetzDonna L. BrickerJean F. BronsonEmily BrunoJoyce C. BuckinghamBeverly A. Buckner BakerGeorgine S. BurkeCarlene BushPatti BusheyRobert & Michelle BuswellKaren K. ByrneLisa L. CalafioreBarbara CampbellDiane CantelloLisa CantoneBlanche CapilosEleanor CaplanKim CarpenterMichelle M. CarpenterChristine CaruoloJudy L. CaspersonLorene L. CastleMelanie CecarelliCarl T. ChadburnCheryl P. ChaseSusan M. ChatfieldKatie Barrows ChippsVivian ChowM. Jane Christensen, Esq.Patricia ChristianaFrancine ChristiansenMonica ChristieConstance M. ClarkLeslie C. ClarkLiz ClarkPatricia A. CobbMaura M. CochranAdam CohenChristian S. ColemanDeborah F. ColemanRenée D. Coleman-MitchellCliodhna M. ColesMartha CollierDebra L. CollinsDonna Collins

Ingrid CollinsKathleen M. CongeroJacqueline M. ConnorChristine CorcoranMelissa CoronaLinda CoveneyMary Kate CoxLana S. CrowderElizabeth CrumAlexia CruzHeather M. CullenDeborah CullitonFides A. D. CutiongcoMartha CzaczkesCathy L. CzarneckiBetty T. DaCruzEileen C. DalyLeslie L. DavenportLisa A. DavenportSusan DavisonNancy G. DeanSuzanne DeCourcyFelicia DeDominicisTeri DeehanDonna D. DeRosaGeri DeRosaJo-Ann DeSciscioJanice H. DeskusLyne DesormeauxShari DiamondChristine A. DiBenedettoLaura DiGalboLaurel DillonNancy DiNardoCarol DingeldeyDenise DionizioAlice DixonMary B. DobruckLinda DodsonMary Ellen DombrowskiBarbara F. DonahueHilary DonaldSonal DottorDonna DownesMaura F. DownesMarianne M. DowneyPat & John DroneyAmy DunnAlison EckelsDevone EdwardsAnne L. ElvgrenJoanne L. EudyCate EvansDebbie EvansCatherine P. FarmerElla FawberBettina FergusonRobin FialaRochelle FierstonJuan A. FigueroaVaughan FinnLisa & Peter FishmanMargaret FitzgeraldMelanie FitzgeraldMary Ellen FlegeJean FletcherJill V. FletcherSusan M. FoleyCarol L. FortierRose FortunaKathanne W. FowlerCecile M. FraserGail E. FresiaMichele M. FreyChristine FrutschyHelen K. FryeDoreen FundillerAllison FunicelliAnne FuscoElizabeth S. GagneChristine GagnonJeanie GagnonMelanie GalenUma GanesanJayaprada GantaBeverly GarofaloMolly GarrettSharon A. Gauthier

Molly Rees GavinChristiana N. GianopulosPatricia A. GiardiLouis J. GoldenLaurie GoldsteinRona GollobNikki GonzalezDenise GordonJudy GordonKathleen GormanMargaret GormanAlidad GovahiCatherine GrandahlRuth A. GrandeJenifer GrantCarrie GreenDiane A. GreenJudith GreenRuth GrobeLaura T. GrondinAustin D. GroteDonna GudzunasDoris Honig GuenterEric GulbrandsenNorma D. Gyle, RN, Ph.D.Leslie N. HammondCarolyn HarrisChristine L. HarveyJanet HawkinsAlessandra N. Hawthorne, Esq.Paula J. HayKim A. HealeyLinda A. HealyLynne HealyWendy HelmkampPeggy M. HemphillCourtney A. HendricsonBarbara N. HennessyMeliessa HennessyDionne D. HenrySusan HightNancy S. HillLori A. HitcheryCarolyn HoffmanSheila HoganRichard & Maria HouserIsabel HoveyDeborah R. HoytLaura HughesMrs. Richard L. HughesLynda Hunter-WilliamsKaren HurleyTricia IacobellisChristell JacksonJulia D. JacksonLenora JamesThe Honorable Karen JarmocMichele A. JenksAngel L. JohnstoneBeverly L. JonesTracy E. JulianKatherine D. KaneRhonda KarlinGayle KatajaKatherine W. KeaneAmy KearneyCarol KearneyKaren A. KelleherThomas KelleyLinda J. KellyBarbara M. KenneyJennifer KeohaneWendy B. KingsburyVirginia KiralyIrmgard & Otmar KleeDiana M. KleefeldNaomi Baline & Joel M. KleinmanKathy KmietekTracie M. KnapsackLinda KnoxChelen KostNancy L. KotchkoDebbie KramerDorothy Kramer-KawakamiLinda KrollLinda LabbadiaKatherine Lambert

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Mary Ann LangevinColleen LawlerRobyn LayngBarry G. LazowskiMichelle LeibovitzNancy LeibovitzPhyllis E. LemellSusan LemkuilSusan E. LennonJoanne LeventhalLisa W. LevyAmanda K. LiedkeKaren LindseyLaurie A. LombardoIngi-Mai LoorandKathleen LucasToni LuciaGeorgian LussierEleana LynchKerry A. MaccaLaurie MackloskyTracey Madden-HennesseyLaverne H. MahoneyBonnie & Ed MalleyKarmela MaloneJudy MaloneyDiane ManningSusanne E. MantelJanet MarciniecElizabeth S. MarksCarol MartinLynda MasselliMary-Jane C. MastrobattistaEllen G. MayerRukmini MazumdarDiane MazzaPaula MazzottaMeg A. McCabeEdith McClureWendy McDonaldJean McGillAnn McGowanBette McIntireTawnya McIntireTracy C. McKeeRoxanna McLaughlinHeidi K. McNamarVanessa T. McQuillarElizabeth A. MeliusAndrea K. MercerBeth MercierLynn MetzRose MihalyElizabeth H. MilardoAdrienne MilicsBeth MillerCaroline L. MitchellMaria MojicaM. Lisa MoodyBrenda L. Moore TylerNancy MoranPriya S. MorgansternEllen & Morris MorgensteinEllen Sue MosesJohn MotleyMarie MulkernCindi MullinsJodi M. MulloyMary Beth MurphyStacy W. MurrayPatricia Q. NealLucille M. NickersonTracy Nixon-MooreMichele L. Norris-JohnsonCheryl J. NortonElsa NunezMarie O’BrienAndrea ObstonKathleen E. O’ConnellMoy N. OgilvieMelissa O’HaraJanice OlsonNancy H. Oltheten, Esq.Sharon O’MearaBridget OndaCarol O’Regan

Richard OrrCarol F. O’SheaMarilyn OstreicherSherry OstroutYvette C. OwensJeanette M. PaigeDiane Paige-BlondetDorothy PaleologosPauline PanikRita ParadisNancy ParkerKaren ParksDebra & Dominick PasqualeCynthia PeggTeresa M. PelhamMardelle PeñaLinda S. PendergastCathy PeoplesStacy L. PetroskyRandi L. PiakerMargery PicciniMelissa PicknellyJoyce M. PillionShelley PilsburyKaren PirroJessalyn PitoDebra Pittorie ForandCheryl PlushDeborah K. PolivyRennie PolkTom PorellAmy L. PorterDarnel PowlessRoberta W. PrescottBarbara B. PriceDeborah E. PrinceLinda PulfordMargaret PzynskiLynn S. QuinnLinda L. RandellSusan RathgeberElizabeth B. ReinhartSharon R. ReisnerKathryn J. ReynoldsMartey RhineRoberta B. RichKimberlee RichardScarlet RileyJulie T. RioCaroline RitterSharon RizikowLynn M. RobainaCarol RobertsPrudence P. RobertsonSuzanne E. RobinsonJulie RobisonLori A. RoddenSandra B. RodriguezElizabeth Rohr WoodValerie RomanNadine L. RosinSusan RossilloRosalie B. RothDeborah RotondoDonna R. RotondoJayne RotterSheri J. RowleyElizabeth RoyLeah RubensteinChristina RustDale A. RyanMary B. RyanBarbara RzepskiLinda G. SageLinda SamoncikSusan SappingtonJudith SartucciJudith E. SaundersHelen Y. SavageLinda R. SavitskyJames M. ScaramozzaLinda SchatzJudy D. SchlossbergBobbi & Phil SchmidtAllison SchmitzIda SchnipperBibe & Herb SchnitzerDebbie SchnitzerKaren F. Schoenrock

Kathleen B. SchusterAngela I. SchutzLisa SchwartzBarbara T. SergiTheresa Scott SeskoKatie ShannonCarol F. ShepardSteven J. SheridanDana ShimkusPatricia ShimkusPatricia C. ShirleyVerne ShortellMary ShropshireNoreen ShugrueJune C. SigmanCauna SilvaJudy SingerRoberta SingerBrenda L. SiscoClaudia SklarBarbara C. SkomorowskiCandice J. SmithCynthia R. SmithDiane SmithSusan V. Smith RubinShari SmithLinda SpevacekKarin A. StahlMargaret M. SteevesFlorence StellaDonna M. StoutRosemary T. StrekelMarie StuartSue SturtevantDoris E. SugarmanJahn Marie SuretteBronwyn A. SwansonTerri Ann SwansonPatricia SweetTheresa E. SzymanskiAlvin E. Taylor, Esq.Barbara TheurkaufMary Ellen ThibodeauErica A. ThompsonNancy ThompsonHeidrun TobenNamita K. Triaphi ShahCherie TriceKari TrostJulie Trowbridge DillmanGinger TroyMindy TrummelCynthia TuckerLinda A. UrsinJoan M. ValentiLorie Valle-YañezAngela VarrialeCarol A. Vassar-PettitAbbie J. von SchlegellBarbara J. VoskowskyLorraine VottaLeslie P. WaiteRosemary Arcari WallDiane S. WallaceCarrie M. WalshRobyn S. WalshWyrot WardWendy E. WarringLisa A. WarzechaKevin WashingtonRhonda WatsonRuth WayVirginia S. WayMickey WeinsteinSally WeismanSally WelchAmy L. WernickiKathryn J. WestNancy WheelerLaurie A. WhelanMary Ellen WhiteCheryl D. White-MinkDiane W. WhitneyHarriet E. WickeKathleen WielgoszCynthia WilcoxMagrieta L. WillardDonna WilliamsLauren E. Williams

Ronald & Cynthia WilliamsL. Kay WilsonDiane WishnafskiKerry WoodSandra B. Wood, Esq.Ruth L. WoodfordNancy WoodwardMarjorie A. WrenXin WuJoyce H. YarrowCarlien A. YoungTeresa YoungerYvonne Young-McKenzieMary C. ZemanLaurie D. ZoltyRobin M. Zubretsky

friends ($99 and less)Robyn AbbateJulie AckermanJennifer AdamyLydia G. AiudiMary Ann AlbanoElizabeth AlquistLisa K. AlverNitya AndersenCecilia AristizabalJohanna L. ArmstrongTanja AshlinAimee AshtonAdetokunbo Badejo, Esq.Katie BaileyJane F. BairdKatie BaldwinPatricia S. BanachKristen BanduraKaty BannisterLin BaoyanAndrea Barton ReevesDoris BattleTamara BaytchDjuana C. BeamonMichelle BelangerLeia BellTracy L. BellmanJessica BerkeleyNicole BernaboTania BhatiaJosephine BicknellElizabeth BilodeauHeather L. BlairJudith A. BlankJames M. BlazarJessica BordersFrancesca L. Borges GordonInga BorggreveBeverly BoucherSheila BourgeoisLisa Bourque, CLTCTanya A. BoveePaulette BowmanMaxine C. BozemanTonya T. BradfordKathy BradyKaren BrandDenise M. BrewerWilliam A. Brimmer, Jr.Wanda BroadenCharlsa D. BroadusBarbara BrownRegina BrownKathleen BrowneDana R. BucinAngela F. BullRose M. BurgessSusan BurlingameKelly A. BurnsMichele BushCatherine E. CainJessica B. CainPatrice M. CalnenMichael CamilleriJoanna P. CanelosPatricia CapannaHolly J. CardinalSusan Carluccio LinkKim CarringtonTed Carroll

William J. CasazzaJulio CasianoLesa Cavallero-LaraiaErin ChaMaria C. ChaconJeff ChandlerKristin G. CianfloneLaura J. ClarkBritt-Marie K. Cole-JohnsonPatricia ColemanRobyn L. ColossaTatiana ConceptionJane ConneryDionne CooperWanda CorreaDonna M. CostSabine E. CoxRonald CretaroKimberly M. CroneMary Ellen CurranStephanie CurrieJill M. CurrierJudi N. CyrLinda DahlmeyerGianna M. DaleyJulie DalyJoan DanzigerFlorence K. DavisRev. Marjorie H. DavisEndia Decordova-MurphyMichelle DelaneyJulia A. DelappMaria F. DelSestoPat DempseyFranca L. DeRosaAndrea DesaulniersJennifer DiBellaNancy DiscenzaSonya D. DockettSandra K. DodgeTammy J. DohertyCamille V. DonaldPatricia M. DonovanKristy DownerRoxann DubickiMartha K. DuBoisConstance DuffyMaryanne Y. DufresneJoan E. DumaineValerie DuncanJohn DunneDavid M. DymentKokui DzefiShay EganAlice EricsonMegan FafardElizabeth A. FanousBrandon N. FarrMarissa S. FeeGeorgia FeigelRoselani FergusonGrace FidalgoTara FigardGrace FigueredoJennifer A. FinnSr. Marge Fish, CSJLinda B. FitzgeraldDebra ForsterDorothy FosterKaren M. FosterMelody A. FoxMadelene A. FranceseSarah FrenchJulie L. FriedbergThembi K. FulseJennifer M. GamacheAlison K. GeorgeJennifer C. GerrickChera S. GersteinEmily A. GianquintoElizabeth A. GibbsKaren GilbertSusan D. GilbertVeronica GómezElizabeth B. GoodmanHelen W. GoodmanJames E. GoodmanJanick T. GordilsRegina Gordon

Linda S. GorhamMichelle D. GouinMelissa GranDenice J. GravesMichelle GreenKimberly GriffithDarryen B. GripesJoan R. GrodyJennifer L. GrovesDeborah GutcheonErin L. HabermanGail HadleyJohn J. HaleyTimcia F. HallDonna HandleyMarian M. HansonMary L. HarlosKim B. HawkinsJoelle M. HayesHonor HeathBonnie L. Heiple, Esq.Carol J. HellerCorine HellermanAimee HendriganDolores E. HentschelMarta L. HernandezDeborah A. HershJennifer HerzKrista Heybruck-SantiagoDana HigginsPamela HillKathryn HintonAimee L. HobenAlecia HoganJ. R. HoldsworthLinda L. HollanderEllen D. HollisterSusan M. HopeCrystal L. HornyakBitsie HruskaCarol HuffmanSherisse R. HughesMichele JacklinJacqueline JacksonMargo E. JacksonUrsula JacksonSusan JaniakJanet JeffordSelette M. JemisonKarol JimenezRoberta L. JohnsonEllen M. KatesKiki T. KatzLeah C. KatzSally KatzSylvia KaufmanSusan M. KeatingGail A. KenyonRita KingJulianne KonopkaCheryl A. KozakMary KozichMichael E. KozlikMaria KrikorianSarah KruseCourtney G. KunzelmannLori A. KupecMargarita LaboyJudith LaganoLynn P. LandolinaKaren LangloisJanet LaukaitisJennifer LaukaitisMelina L. LaureanoMerry M. LeKrystn H. LedouxSandi LeeJenneen LeeAmy Leete Van DykeConstance Leggett-MitchellCatherine A. LentiJulia LentiniEricka LenzLingyun LiAngela LibalDo Lu LibalKathryn R. LibalElsa Lilly

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Cheryl PoryandaBeatriz PosadaMichelle PowellHenriette PrangerTaylor PrattDona PrindleAlice PritchardDigna QuispeStacie RabinowitzTisa Rabun-MarshallArlene B. RadkeMelanie RauschAlyce T. RawlinsBonnie RedderothHollis ReddingJulie ReedKaren & Joseph ReganKarene ReidDrs. Pamela T. & Irvin D. ReidLynn RicciJohn RicciartelliKristi RichAldith RichardsMeredith RizockiAleida RobainaHelene RobbinsMelissa RojaNelly Rojas SchwanRobin A. RoseCarol A. RosenbergMegan M. RosolBeth RoyceRosa G. RubboKaren Rubin, MDJaclyn E. SaalJulie-Ann SarandreaAndrea L. SavastraAmanda J. ScheydKate SchulerCathy SchwartzNancy A. SciroccoHelene SegoolI. W. SencioMartin SheaElizabeth ShelleyStacey L. SherwoodFrancie SinnottKatie R. SissonLana Skakun, DDSJessica J. SmithMorrisa SmithTerri A. SmolleyJennifer SochaRosa SolerTara N. SpainJoleen J. SpeightPamela H. SpinazolaJennifer St. HilaireAllison Standish-PlimptonHannah B. SteelCatherine B. StevensonElizabeth StewartKarleen C. StrayerShelley J. StrohmSteve & Sandy SunderlandRoberta A. SwaffordLucille I. SwansonLauren J. TattonAnn G. TaylorJanet ThayerSusan K. ThomasJill C. TiedtJean TomascoMary Tomkunas SponzoMindy TompkinsCathy TracyCynthia TsengAndrea TurloStephanie UrcinasKathryn ValadeSeverine Valdant ZygmontLynn S. VasquezAlisha VerdoneMartha M. VillacisSara M. VincentJean WagnerCristi C. WalkerDayl Walker

Kristen WalterTammy T. WaltonJamilia T. WangPatricia WardBryan WedeenJoye WegrynHeather WenzelBrenda WhalenMonica WhiteOlivia S. WhiteTracye L. WhitfieldKara J. WilliamsSherry WilliamsTerri A. WilliamsVanessa WilliamsJoyce C. WillisKristin WilsonSusan C. WinklerTess WolffLinda G. WordenSharon A. WrayPaula WrightSusan WrightRose YarnallLouisa W. YeungJulie YusufShiling ZhangJessica ZhaoSandra T. ZiekySusan A. ZophyJill Zorn

business & communityAAA Allied Group, Inc.Abend & Associates, Inc.Accounting Software ServicesAcxius ConsultingAdams & Knight Advertising, Inc.Advanced Copy Technologies, Inc.Advent DesignAetnaAlstom Power Inc.Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut ChapterAmerican Heart AssociationAndrea Obston Marketing Communications, LLCAntrum EventsThe Associated Construction CompanyAT&TAtlantic Design Works LLCAxinn,Veltrop, Harkrider, LLPBank of AmericaBarnes AerospaceBay Path CollegeBecker’s Diamonds & Fine JewelsBingham McCutchen LLPBrown Rudnick LLPCarlisle Collection/Yellow House Vogue, LLCCAST Management Consultants, Inc.CBS Radio, Inc.Charter Oak Cultural CenterChrysalis Center, Inc.Chubb Specialty InsuranceCIGNACitizens BankClemow Consulting Group LLPCoburn & Meredith, Inc.Comcast ConnecticutCommunity Renewal Team of Greater Hartford, Inc.Connecticut Association of NonprofitsConnecticut Business & Industry AssociationConnecticut Community Care, Inc.Connecticut Community CollegesThe Connecticut ForumConnecticut Hospital

AssociationConnecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc.Connecticut Women’s CouncilConnecticut Women’s Hall of FameThe Creative SolutionsThe Credit Union League of ConnecticutDay Pitney LLPDuby McDowell Communications, LLCEastern Connecticut State UniversityElite ApparelThe Ethel Walker SchoolFairview Capital PartnersThe Ferris GroupFishermans Wife B&B LLCFoodshareFrancine’s Salon & Day SpaFriends of Joe LiebermanGeneral Re CorporationGillette Real EstateGoodwin CollegeGroup V. Solutions, LLCGW Crane Hair DesignsHartford HospitalHartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.Health Champion LLCHeritage Funeral HomeHill-Stead MuseumHoffman Auto GroupThe Hospital of Central ConnecticutING US Financial ServicesInterval HouseIronshoreJ.H. Cohn LLPJackson Lewis LLPKMC Brand Innovation, LLCKonover Residential CorporationKostin, Ruffkess & Co. LLCLarson for CongressLeadership Greater HartfordLincoln Financial GroupLux, Bond & GreenManchester Community CollegeMarkel’s LLCMassMutual Financial GroupMax DowntownMayo Crowe LLCMcCarter & English, LLPMetroHartford AllianceMillennium Real Estate Services, LLCMotleyBeup, LLPMurtha Cullina, LLPNet-Mark Associates LLCNew Friends PACNew York Life InsuranceNina McLemore, LLCNiRo Couture/NiRo Design CenterNortheast UtilitiesNorthstar Network Group, Inc.NRG Middletown Operations, Inc.Out of Home America, Inc.The Palace TheaterThe Phoenix Companies, Inc.Pita Communications LLCPitney BowesPricewaterhouseCoopers LLPPrime Materials Recovery Inc.Prudential RetirementPullman & Comley LLCR&D Dynamics CorporationRBC Wealth ManagementRe:Sources, Inc.Reid and Riege, P.C.Reinhart Consulting LLCRetirement Research Inc.Right Management Consultants

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foundationsAetna FoundationBeatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public GivingBob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation & The Rosenberg/Toro/Bricker FamiliesCamp Burt-Tetlow Foundation, Inc.Connecticut Children’s Medical Center FoundationThe Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, TrusteeGateway Community College FoundationHarry E. Goldfarb Family Foundation, Inc.Hartford Foundation for Public GivingThe Aaron Hollander Fund, Bank of America, Co-TrusteeThe Simon Hollander Fund, Bank of America, Co-TrusteeThe ING FoundationLincoln Financial FoundationThe George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation, Bank of America and Alan S. Parker, Co-TrusteesMcDonald Family TrustWilliam and Alice Mortensen FoundationNewAlliance FoundationThe Prudential FoundationH. Louise Ruddell Charitable Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public GivingThe Olga Sipolin Children’s Fund, Bank of America, Co-TrusteeThe Swindells Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, TrusteeTeleflex FoundationTravelers FoundationUniversal Health Care Foundation of CT

The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, Inc.Waterford Group Charitable Foundation

governmentCity of Hartford - Grants ManagementCity of Hartford - Office for Young ChildrenConnecticut Department of Higher EducationConnecticut Department of Public HealthConnecticut Labor DepartmentCT Department of Children and FamiliesCT Department of Mental Health and Addiction ServicesCT Department of Social ServicesCT Housing Finance AuthorityEast Hartford School Readiness CouncilTown of ManchesterU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

in-kindDara DeCroceMargaret GormanJudie LevyKhadeja RodriguezWanda SeldonDeborah & Carl UllmanStacy & Kevin Walsh AFSME Local 1161AMF Silver LanesBeads EastBig YBJ’s Wholesale Club of ManchesterBolton Ice PalaceBoston’s Sports Bar & GrillCity Steam Brewery CaféComcast ConnecticutConnecticut Science CenterConstellation Wines North AmericaCTTransitDesigned to OrderDunkin DonutsEdible ArrangementsFinal MarkdownFriendly’s Restaurant - Buckland HillsFunny Bone Comedy Club & RestaurantGeorgina’s Italian RestaurantGranny’s Pie FactoryGreat Harvest Bread Co.The Hartford CourantHarvest Beads and SilverHoffman Auto GroupHospital Foundation of Special Care, Inc.HPC Food ServiceIcing A CupcakeIronshoreKidcity MuseumManchester Pizza & GrillMoe’s Southwest GrillMozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry ShopMunson’s ChocolatesNew Britain Rock CatsOlive GardenPanera BreadPepe’s Restaurant & LoungeRave Motion PicturesRein’s New York Style DeliRoyal Ice Cream CompanyShopRite of ManchesterThe Governor’s Prevention PartnershipTime MachineUnicorn Polish BakeryVermont Bread Company

locations

YWCA Hartford Region135 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06105

Soromundi Commons135 Broad StreetHartford, CT 06105

mission: ywca hartford region is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all

child care locations

Bolton School YW Kidslink & Kinderfun104 Notch Road Bolton, CT 06043

Bugbee School YW Kidslink1943 Asylum AvenueWest Hartford, CT 06117

Charles Wright SchoolYW Kidslink186 Knott StreetWethersfield, CT 06109

Duffy School YW Kidslink95 Westminister DriveWest Hartford, CT 06107

East Hartford EarlyLearning Center9 Signor StreetEast Hartford, CT 06108

Elmwood Early Learning Center1106 New Britain AvenueWest Hartford, CT 06110

find us on

board of directorsArdell A. Wilson, D.D.S.CHAIR

Carrianna K. FieldVICE CHAIR

Monica HoffmanTREASURER

Felecia ScottSECRETARY

directorsCharmaine Bradshaw-HillBritt-Marie Cole-JohnsonAleida HerzogAntoinette LazarusCristina M. LopezKathy McAfeeGina Collopy O’ConnellElizabeth RuddenLibby SoongLisa Sundean Anne M. ThibeaultStacy Smith WalshLisa WestYvette Young

management teamDeborah UllmanCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Denise DionizioDIRECTOR OF EARLY LEARNING AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

Carol O’ReganDIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Debora SchnitzerDIRECTOR OF F INANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Shari CousinDIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

The Growing Tree EarlyLearning Center195-205 Garden StreetHartford, CT 06105

Stevens School YW Kidslink322 Orchard StreetRocky Hill, CT 06067

Teens as Successful Parents 11 Center StreetManchester, CT 06040

Webster Hill School YW Kidslink125 Webster Hill BoulevardWest Hartford, CT 06107

West Hill School YW Kidslink95 Cronin DriveRocky Hill, CT 06067

Wolcott School YW Kidslink71 Wolcott RoadWest Hartford, CT 06119

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