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Imagine a Community

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

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Our Mission To build communities that care for all people by strengthening and enriching the quality of life for individuals, families, and children;working to reduce poverty; and advocating for social justice; which helps fulfill Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester’s commitment to build a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.

Along with our Mission, Our Core Values guide the work we do:

Respect

Integrity

Compassion

Hospitality

Excellence

Stewardship

Locations: Administrative Office 23 Liberty St., Bath, NY 14810 (607) 776-8085 Fax (607) 776-4092

Programs Located at the Administrative Office

Turning Point: Bath Office (607) 776-4575, (800) 581-9228

Nutrition Outreach & Education

(607) 776-4202, (800) 724-2841

Justice & Peace

(607) 776-8085 Ext. 2217

Healthy Families: Bath Office

(607) 776-6621

Residential Services

(607) 776-8085 Ext. 2206

SHAPE: Bath Office

(607) 776-7853

Kinship Program Offices: Hornell Area

6251 County Route 64, Suite 102

Hornell, NY 14843 Healthy Families

(607) 324-6027 Fax (607) 324-0983

SHAPE

(607) 324-0909 Fax (607) 324-0983

Therapeutic Foster Care

(607) 324-0909 Fax (607) 324-0073

Additional Program Sites

Bath Community Child Day Care Center

36 E. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810

(607) 776-7387 Fax (607) 776-1220 Steuben Council on Addictions &

Bath Area Hope for Youth

8 E. Morris St., Bath, NY 14810

(607) 776-6441 Fax (607) 776-6664 Healthy Families: Addison Office

13 Community Dr. # 101, Addison, NY 14801

(607) 359-2259 SHAPE: Allegany Office

1 Schuyler St., Belmont , NY 14813

(585) 268-5616

Mr. Jeff Muller Mr. and Mrs. John M. Murphy, Jr. Ms. Carol Narrow Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson Ms. Benita Nesbit Ms. Melissa Nichols Mahany Mr. James Nicoloff Mr. and Mrs. L. Ronald Nielsen Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Nilsen Mr. and Mrs. Howie Nisbet Mr. and Mrs. Richard O'Dell Mr. and Mrs. John Olmstead Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olson Ms. Martha Opelt Ms. Ann Oravec Mrs. Judith Ordway Ms. Alisha Ost Mrs. Katharine Owens Mrs. Erin E. Palmer Mr. Len Palmer Ms. Joanne Palmesano Mr. and Mrs. Aniello Palumbo Mr. Barry Pappas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Parks Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Paschal Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paulin Mr. Arthur Peck and Ms. Janel Barrows Ms. Ann Peisher Mrs. Thelma Pelych Mr. Dick Pensyl Mr. John Perham Mr. Luther Perkins Mr. Richard S. Perry Ms. Samantha Peters Ms. Mary Petrelli Mr. Raymond Pieklo Mr. Michael Pirozzolo Mr. and Mrs. Paul Polasik Mrs. Karen Poole Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pope Mr. Leo Porcaro Mrs. Dolores Porter Mr. and Mrs. Michael Postilli Mrs. Valerie Potter Ms. Sandra Powers Mrs. Michelle Proctor Mr. Richard Puccio Ms. Stella Pulver Mrs. Mary Purtell Ms. Kathy Putman Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Quinlan Mr. Scott Quist Ms. Katherine Rahmlow Mr. Donald Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reigelsperger Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reilly Mr. Thomas Reilly

Ms. Elizabeth Reilly Mr. Paul G. Reiter Ms. Carol Reppert Mr. Dan Reppert Ms. Kathryn Rezelman Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rittenhouse Mr. Tony Ritter Ms. Wanda Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roberts Ms. Emily Roe Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rogus Mr. Michael Romano Ms. Hildreth M. Rose Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roselli Mr. Thomas Roselli Mr. and Mrs. Les Rosenbloom Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rossettie Ms. Theresa Rossettie Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rossi Ms. Julianne Rossi Mr. Carl Rossi Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rossman, II Mr. and Mrs. Gary Roush Mr. John Roy Ms. Theresa Rucker Mr. and Mrs. James Rusak Ms. Jane Russell Ms. Joyce Ryan Mr. Mark Ryckman Mr. Russell Ryder Mrs. Elizabeth Ryder Mr. Thomas Salmon Mrs. Lisa and Mr. Joe Schimizzi Ms. Maia Schlechter Ms. Katrina Schlick Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schoeffler Mr. James Schubmehl, Sr. Mr. Phill Schumacker Mrs. Constance Scudder Ms. Barb Scudder Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Secondo Mrs. Marion Seeley Ms. Meredith Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Hari Sharma Ms. Joanne Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Sheils Ms. Constance Shephard Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sherer Mr. Eric Shults Ms. Sharon Simons Ms. Sandra Simonson Mr. William Sirianni Mr. Richard Sirianni Mr. and Mrs. Michael Slovak Mr. Vincent Smith Mr. David Taylor Smith Ms. Courtney Smith Ms. Nora Smith Ms. Margaret A. Smith Ms. Patricia Smith

Mrs. Paula Smith Ms. Ruth Ann Smith Ms. Vicki Smith Ms. Doris Snowden Mr. and Mrs. Payson Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Donald Snyder Ms. Helen Snyder Ms. Pamela Southard Ms. Rosalie Spellecy Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spooner Ms. Ruth Sprague Mrs. Stephanie Spry Mr. and Mrs. Tony Spycher Ms. Mary Lou Stead Ms. Barbara Stephens Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Miss Kristen Stewart Mr. David Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stramowski Mr. and Mrs. Becky Stranges Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strong Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Denis Sweeney Dr. Gilbert A. Sweet Mr. Rob Sweet Ms. Elaine Tears Mrs. Barbara and Mr. Richard Terry Ms. Shelley A. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Dale Thompson Mr. Paul Tick Mr. and Mrs. John M. Tobin Ms. Joan Tojek Ms. Carol Topping Ms. Beverly Townsend Ms. Maura Troiano Mr. and Mrs. Bill Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tunison Mr. Gene Tunney Ms. Sharon Tyo Ms. Terry Underhill Ms. JoAnn Valentino Ms. Angela Van Allen Ms. Pamela VanGraafeiland Mr. and Mrs. Tony Vanpelt Mr. and Mrs. John VanScoter Mrs. Tammy VanVleck Mr. James Varner Ms. Eloise Vincent Ms. Bettie von Hagn Mr. Gordon Vonderlin Ms. Carol Ann Vonhagn Dr. Peter Voorheis Ms. Monta Wagner Dr. and Mrs. John Wahlig Ms. Andrea Waight Mr. Watson Walden Ms. Kathy Wallace

Ms. Kayla Walruth and Mr. Mike Walruth Mr. and Mrs. Richard Walters Ms. Stacy Ward Mr. and Mrs. Howard Warner Mr. and Mrs. John Watt Ms. Jill Weaver Mr. and Mrs. John Webber Mr. and Mrs. Steve Weed Ms. Mary Lee Welch Mr. Leon Wellington Mr. and Mrs. David Whedbee Mrs. LuAnne Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitcomb Mr. Bill White Mr. and Mrs. Rexford Wiggers Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilber Ms. Linda J. Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. William Willey Miss Alysha Williams Ms. Peg Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winnett Mr. and Mrs. Pete Winter Mr. and Mrs. John D. Wolcott Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wolfe Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wood Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wood Mr. Ira Wood Ms. Caroline Woods Ms. Joanne Wulforst Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yorio Ms. Eileen Zdanowski Mr. Justin Zeh Mr. and Mrs. Luis Zenteno

Ɨ Acknowledges the loss of a Donor

Ms. Jane FahlMs. Marian FalconeMs. Mary Lou FawcettMr. Frank FehlnerMr. and Mrs. Nicholas FerratellaMr. Joseph FerratellaMr. and Mrs. Gilbert FerrisMr. and Mrs. Frederick FinchMs. Freida FiordoMs. Maureen FisherMr. and Mrs. Joel FiskeMs. Robin FitzmartinMr. Gerry FlaitzMs. Carolyn FlintMr. and Mrs. Patrick FlynnMs. Maureen FosterMr. and Mrs. Lawrence FrascellaMr. Timothy FrawleyMr. John FreitasMr. Doug FreyMr. and Mrs. William FriedlanderMrs. Geraldine FullerMs. Patricia Fuller SegerMs. Maureen GalatioMrs. Lisa and Mr. Daniel GalatioMr. Tony GaleazzoMs. Nancy GallagherMr. and Mrs. James GallagherMr. and Mrs. Robert GalvinMr. and Mrs. Alfred GaudinoMrs. Susan and Mr. Allan GayMrs. Roxanne Gaylord and Mr. William ArntsMr. and Mrs. Robert GelderMs. Anne GemmellMs. Delores GerhartMr. and Mrs. Albert GerthMs. Charlotte GilioMr. and Mrs. James GleasonMrs. Christine GleasonMr. Kent GobenMr. and Mrs. John GoebelMs. Nancy GoinsMr. Ted GoldwynMs. Alene GoodmanMr. Ernest GoodrichMs. Wendy GouldMr. John GouldMr. Stephen and Mrs. Delores GrahamMr. Stephen and Mrs. Brandi GrahamMs. Jeanne E. GrantMs. Janet GrantMr. and Mrs. Gerald GrapevineMs. Pat Green

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GrevenMs. Donna GridleyMs. Shirley GriffenMs. Katherine GriffisMrs. Angelina GrinnellMr. Donald GrodisMs. Faye Guild-NashMs. Marcia HallDr. John HalpennyMrs. Eileen HamelinMr. and Mrs. Michael HannaMs. Donna HaratyMr. and Mrs. Norman HartMr. Ernie HartmanMs. Regina HarzinskiMr. Richard HeadMr. Darryl HeckleMr. and Mrs. Duane HeinemanMs. Kelsy HerndonMr. Dustin HewitMr. and Mrs. David HillMs. Shirley HillMr. and Mrs. Robert HillmanMr. and Mrs. Arthur HillmanMr. Brent HockadayMs. Kathleen HoeffnerMr. Shawn HoganMr. Lawrence HojnoskiMs. Joyce HollisterFr. Michael W. HopkinsMs. Peg HopkinsMr. and Mrs. Richard HopkinsMs. Gail HostuttlerMrs. Meghan E. HowardMr. and Mrs. Jim HudsonMs. Carole HumphreyMr. Marshall HydeMs. Josephine HydeMrs. Shirley JackettMs. Susan JacksonMs. Judy JarominMs. Dawn JarosMr. and Mrs. James JenkinsMs. Charlene JessupMs. Sue JimersonMr. and Mrs. Allan JohnsonMs. Susan Joy JohnsonMr. and Mrs. David JonesMr. Dick JonesMr. and Mrs. Michael JosephMs. Kathleen KaneMs. Jane KaszczynecMr. and Mrs. Jeffery M. KeeganMs. Delores KelleyMr. and Mrs. Jack KellyMs. Carolyn KellyMs. Patty KellyMrs. Carol KempMs. Sandy Kennedy

Mr. and Mrs. Tom KilligrewMs. Theresa KimmelMs. Jenny KimMs. Monica KirschMrs. Doris and Mr. Harold KnowlesMs. Nancy KobbeMs. Teresa KoehlerMs. Violet KoehlerMs. Julie Koehler-VanfleetMr. B Gene KolczynskiMr. Kevin KonopskiMr. Mark KotwickMrs. Carol KrackovMs. Alexa KrebsMs. Lori KrelieMr. and Mrs. Greg KulikowskiMrs. Donna KullMs. Carol KullMr. Timothy LaChiusaMs. Linda LaFranceMr. and Mrs. Joseph LallyMr. Mark LalomiaMr. Stephen LangMs. Mary Langendorfer ƗMs. Kimberly Larsen-ThistleThe Hon. and Mrs. Joseph LathamMs. Robin LattimerMs. Gertrude LauxMs. Joann LaverdeMr. and Mrs. Raymond LawsonMs. Sheila LeachMs. Annette LehmanMr. and Mrs. Charles LepkowskiMrs. Marissa LewisMr. and Mrs. Alan LewisMrs. Michelle LewisMr. and Mrs. Daniel LiebnerMs. Helen LinslerMr. and Mrs. Edward LinslerMr. Joseph LiptakMr. J. LobdellMr. and Mrs. John Lockwood, Sr.Ms. Michelle M. LoganMr. and Mrs. Donald LopataMrs. and Mr. Emily LoweryMr. William LuddenMr. and Mrs. Andrew LukackoMs. Kathleen LykeMr. Matthew LykeMr. and Mrs. Jack LyleMs. Katherine LyleMr. John LysyczynMr. and Mrs. James E. MahnkeMs. Noreen MahoneyMs. Karen MakowskiMs. Deb MammosserMs. Brenna Marcellus

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony MaricondaMr. and Mrs. David MarkelMs. Mary Lou MarkhamMr. Ted MarksMr. Elwin MarshallMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey MartelloMrs. and Mr. Louise MartinMr. and Mrs. Jay MaslynMr. and Mrs. Allen MasonMs. Lisa M. MatteMr. Brian MattoonMr. and Mrs. Ronald MauroMr. and Mrs. Ryan FlemingMr. and Mrs. Richard McCandlessMs. Jean M. McCannMr. and Mrs. Mathew McCarthyMr. and Mrs. William McCarthyMr. Dean McCarthyMr. Charles McCollumn, Sr.Ms. Rosemarie McCollumnMr. Chuck and Mrs. Barbara McCollumMr. Darrell McDanielMs. Doris McDowellRev. and Mrs. Jeffrey McDowellMs. Kathleen McGregorMr. and Mrs. Thomas McInerneyMr. and Mrs. John and Diana McIntoshMs. Ashley McLaughlinMr. Stephen McManusMr. and Mrs. Robert McNallyMs. Mary Jane McNallyMrs. Sheila MeeseMr. and Mrs. Russell MillerMrs. Kathaleen MillerMr. and Mrs. David MillerMrs. Esther MillerMs. Diane MillerMs. Maryann MineoMs. Sabrina Mineo-O'ConnellMs. Christine MinichelloMr. and Mrs. James MitchellMs. Betty MitchellMr. and Mrs. Patrick MonahanMs. Helen MonroyMr. and Mrs. Michael MorettiMrs. Eleanor MoreyMr. and Mrs. Anthony MorminoMr. and Mrs. Jackson MorrisMr. and Mrs. Richard MorrisonMs. Karen MorseMr. Thomas MosesMr. and Mrs. Larry MulhollenMr. Chad MullenMr. and Mrs. George MullerMs. Cheryl Muller

Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends of Catholic Charities,Our theme for this year’s Annual report is “imagine.” It is our imaginations, which create our realities. When we imagine something, we create a picture or idea in our mind. When this picture or idea begins to take form, we express it in words and ultimately our words become actions, which lead to the creation of what we had envisioned. Catholic Charities imagines a community where people are not hungry, where health care is available to all, where families thrive and children have an opportunity to grow-up supported and loved, and where people who suffer from addictions are provided the “help that works and hope that lasts.” Unfortunately, for many of the individuals we serve, they can’t begin to imagine a better life. They can’t imagine how they are going to make ends meet, how they will pay rent and utilities, feed their children, afford a medical bill, or keep their car in running condition. They can’t imagine how they are going to beat their addiction, or how they are going to care for and support their children. Catholic Charities creates opportunities for our families, daring them to dream. We offer support, education, encouragement, compassion, and resources. People respond to positive thinking. They aspire to all kinds of possibilities, once they can imagine them. Given our faith-based roots, our focus is on bounty and generosity – not scarcity. It is the positives that people can build upon and find the encouragement to grow. I hope you will take the time to read some of the stories of how children, families, and individuals have taken advantage of opportunities for a better life. I am always heartened to see the wonderful impact our staff have on those they serve as well as to see the changes people have had the courage to make in their lives. Please also note that in 2017, Catholic Charities launched a new after-school program in Hammondsport, called Laker Kids, received a new contract in Yates County to do Skill Building with families, began a mobile model to provide service delivery in the eastern end of our county, co-located a Medical Transportation provider on-site at our Turning Point central office, increased our Supportive Living Program by six beds, and started a Peer Empowerment Services Program within Substance Free Living.On behalf of all the staff, our board, volunteers and all the people we serve; I want to sincerely thank you for supporting Catholic Charities and the important work we do. Wishing you all many Blessings,

Laura M. Opelt Executive Director

Dear Friends, The theme of this year for Catholic Charities of Steuben is “Imagine.” It’s hard for most of us to even imagine that 15% (14,560 persons) of our Steuben County population is in poverty. We live in an area surrounded by natural beauty but beneath the surface many of our fellow neighbors face hardships that most of us cannot begin to imagine or comprehend. We are a very large geographic county, larger than the land mass of the state of Rhode Island with a relatively low population. So many of our poor are hidden from view in our daily lives. The call of our faith is simple: Love our God and love our neighbor. The two work together. We all have the ability to come to grips with the reality of our less fortunate friends and neighbors by imagining a community that acknowledges the pain and suffering among us and does not blame people for their circumstances. Most people do not choose to be poor and many times do not have the support systems in their lives to even know what to do. Government cannot begin to address all of these needs, and government funding continues to decline. This is where our faith, the wonderful, dedicated staff of Catholic Charities of Steuben, our Board of Directors, and you come together to help people imagine a better life, and actually achieve a better life. On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for your past generosity and appeal to you to continue to support Catholic Charities of Steuben in the important work we do through our Turning Point, Kinship Family & Youth, and Substance Free Living programs. As Jesus states in the Gospel, “What you have done for the least of my children you have done for me.” Imagine that. God bless our poor and all who help them.

Gary M. Pease Catholic Charities, 2017 Board Chairperson

Message From the Board Chairperson

Program stories provide the opportunity to share first hand experiences of personal growth. The following tells the story of a family who has grown through their work with Healthy Families Steuben:

“A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement.” A quote by Bo Bennett describes the level of motivation the Flores family had when they enrolled in the Healthy Families Steuben Program in 2015. David and Rebeca were new parents seeking support. They gladly accepted home visiting services and met with their Family Support Specialist every week discussing little Amada’s development. In addition to Amada, Rebeca had two young sons living in Mexico being cared for by their Grandfather. Once Rebeca and David were married and citizenship had been established, the understanding was that the boys would come to live with them in the US. Due to a lack of income, immigration issues, and transportation barriers, three years had passed since Rebeca had seen her boys. She had all but given up hope that the boys would be able to come to America, which caused both mental and emotional challenges for both Rebeca and David. Rebeca states, “One of the many things that kept me strong and hopeful was the birth of my daughter, Amada. God sent me an angel. She was a source of strength and courage that helped to surpass the sadness and pain of not seeing my boys for such a long time.” Rebeca and David worked tirelessly day-in and day-out to raise Amada and to acquire the financial resources to pay for not only general living expenses but also all of the costs associated with bringing the boys home. These included application fees, passports, necessary vaccinations and travel expenses. Rebeca states, “My husband and I struggled and suffered as we both worked hard. Continued on next page...

Healthy Families Steuben Healthy Families offers support and education, through home visiting, to new and expectant parents living in Steuben County.

Kinship Family & Youth helps families develop the capacities for healthy family functioning and promotes healthy child development.

Accomplishments In 2017 Healthy Families served 197 families, completing 2,504 home visits.

Impact Healthy Families promotes optimal health practices as demonstrated by the following results. 100% of children were connected to a medical provider. 100% of parents were connected to a medical provider. 97% of children were up to date with recommended immunizations at one year of age. 100% of families were assessed for the risk of lead exposure. 67% of families began the program prenatally. There is a 48% reduction in low birth weight babies among women enrolled in Healthy Families before the 31st week of pregnancy. Low birth weights often bring serious health complications. 377 developmental milestone questionnaires were completed together with parents. These questionnaires identify areas of strength and opportunity in a child's development. With as many as 1 in 4 children at risk for developmental delays, early childhood screening provides an opportunity to identify delays early and intervene during the most critical period of development. Healthy Families supports positive parent-child bonding and relationships. 69% of families had fathers engaged in home visits. Child development curriculum and activities are shared with all participants during home visits. Healthy Families promotes early literacy and success in school. Approximately 1,200 books were distributed to families as a part of Healthy Families’ efforts to promote early literacy. Early language and literacy development begins in the first 3 years of life. The interactions that young children have with literacy materials and with the adults in their lives are the building blocks for language, reading, and writing development. These early experiences also help in shaping brain development. Healthy Families helps to enhance family self-sufficiency. 81% of families were employed or enrolled in an educational or job training program by the time their child was one year of age. 24 families graduated from the program in 2017.

Mr. Brian SchuMr. and Mrs. Joseph SeeleyMr. George Sellard and Mrs. Kathleen Shaw-SellardDr. and Mrs. Vincent SementilliMrs. Carol SharmanMr. Jonathan ShillingMr. and Mrs. David ShirleyMr. and Mrs. John Siel, Sr.Ms. Emily SimonMr. John Sleggs Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith Mr. and Mrs. David Sonnefeld Ms. Robin Staver Mr. and Mrs. James Steiner Mr. Thomas Stockton Mr. Brian Stoyer Mr. Steve Strong Ms. Bonnie Taggart Mr. Clyde Teifer Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Teribury Mrs. Carol Tingley Ms. Mary Lou Tobin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Trifoso Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tunney Ms. Martha Tymeson Ms. Catlin Urban Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Vance Mr. and Mrs. Ronald VanScoter Ms. Laura Vetter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent Mrs. Joyce Wahlig Mr. and Mrs. David Walker Mr. James Ward Mr. Curt Weinstein Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wensel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wich Mr. Ron Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson Ms. Casey Wood Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Yarnal Mr. Ronald Yorio Steward Donors$1 to $99

OrganizationsAll Saints Academy Bath Central School Student Activity Fund Bath Plumbing CDK Global, LLC. Cohocton Assembly of God Cohocton Methodist Church, Mission Fund Corning Area Retired Teachers Association Dagon Funeral Home Family Service Society First United Methodist Church - Canisteo Hornell Kiwanis Club

Hornell Rotary Club Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary - Bath Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Daughters of Erin Pro Action of Steuben & Yates Sandy's Hair Zoo Savona Rod and Gun Club Sisters of Mercy - Canisteo Sisters of Mercy - Rochester Sisters of Mercy- NyPPaW Smokey's Truckstop Steuben Trust Co The Switzerland Inn Travelers United Methodist Church - Canisteo United Way of Broome County, Inc. United Way of Greater Rochester Wallace Wesleyan Church Young-at-Hearts Club Individuals Mr. and Mrs. James Ahearn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aini Ms. Ellen Alfar Mrs. Pauline Ambrosone Mr. and Mrs. Stan Ambuski Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ames Mrs. Melanie Anastasio Mr. Frank Anastasio and Ms. Sarah Kostera Ms. Victoria Anderson Mr. and Mrs. David W. Anderson Ms. Charlotte Andrews Mr. Anthony Armelli Mr. and Ms. John Arnault Mr. and Mrs. Pearson Arrison Mr. Butch and Mrs. Ann Aurich Mr. and Mrs. David Austin Mr. Robert Avvampato Ms. Emily Ayers Ms. Harmony Ayers-Friedlander Ms. Lori A. Baccile Mrs. Ann Bailey Mrs. Barbara Baker Mr. and Mrs. Keith Baker Mr. William Baker Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barnard Ms. Deborah Bartlett Ms. Anne Bartz Mr. and Mrs. James Bassage Mr. and Ms. Rick Bates Mr. and Mrs. Terrence J. Baxter Mr. and Mrs. David Beale Ms. Maryellen Becken Ms. Jana Beiswenger Mr. and Mrs. Bob Beiswenger Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bell

Mr. Dave Bender Mr. Aaron Benham Mrs. Misty R. Benham Ms. Debbie Bennett Ms. Julie Berman Mr. Richard Bernard Mr. Ralph Berardi Ms. Carol Berry Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berto Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bhasker Ms. Rita Biesen Mr. David Bleggi Mr. and Mrs. William Biggee Mr. Terrence Bilancio Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Binkowski Ms. Mercedes Blake Ms. Nicky Blough Mr. and Mrs. Armand Bobrick Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bocko Ms. Priscilla Bolt Ms. Yvonell Bolton Mr. and Mrs. Les Bowden Ms. Sue Bozman The Honorable and Mrs. Peter Bradstreet Dr. and Mrs. D. Bryan Braman Mr. Randy Bennett and Ms. Joel Brazie Mr. Patrick Brown Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brucie Mr. John BuckleyMrs. MaryEllen BurdickMr. and Mrs. Rob BurkhalterMr. Bernie BurnsMs. Susan BurnsDr. Bethany BurytaMr. and Mrs. Brandon ButtonMr. and Mrs. Frederick ButtonSister Susan CainMr. and Mrs. Melvin CalkinsMs. Ann CampbellMr. and Mrs. Dick CanneMr. and Mrs. Harry CapperMrs. Judy CardamoneMs. Betsy B. CarisettiMs. Margaret CarletonMs. Joy CarlsonMs. Nancy CaronMr. and Mrs. John CarpenterMr. and Mrs. Douglas CarrollMr. John CartellaMs. Cathy CaseMr. and Mrs. Bill CaseMs. Amanda ChafeeMr. Elliott ChaffeeMr. Cragg ChaffeeMs. Donna ChiaramonteMr. Robert Childs and Ms. Janet PageMs. Suzanne Christensen

Ms. Marykay CipollaMr. and Mrs. Brian ClarkMr. Richard C. ClelandMr. and Mrs. Jon ClevelandMr. Walter ClevelandMr. and Mrs. James ColacecchiDr. Robert ColeMs. Julie ColemanMr. Michael ColomaioMr. Matthew ColomaioMr. and Mrs. John CongdonMs. Ann ConklinMr. and Mrs. Theodore ConradMr. and Mrs. Dick CooneyMrs. and Mr. Kelly CoppMr. and Mrs. Richard CornellMs. Claretha CoumbeMs. Maggie Cregan Ms. Patricia CrippenMr. and Mrs. Thomas CroninMr. and Mrs. David CrosbyMs. Mary Lee CrosbyMr. and Mrs. Francis CroweMs. Cheryl CrozierMs. Sylvia CummingsMr. Francis E. Curran llMr. and Mrs. Buddy CutlerMs. Wendy DainesMs. Dolores D'ApiceMr. and Mrs. James DavisMs. Bernadette DavisMs. Corinne DavisMs. Debbi DeatsMr. James DeatsMs. Jennifer DeckerDeacon and Mrs. Ray DefendorfMs. Arlene DennisMs. Cassie DennisonMr. and Mrs. James DeSorboMrs. Anna DeVaulMr. James DexterMr. and Mrs. Franklin DibbleMr. and Mrs. Kevin DiehlMs. Marjorie DiMeoMr. and Mrs. Alan DonnellyMrs. Mary Margaret DoranMr. and Mrs. Joe DubendorferMs. Margaret DuffMs. Nancy DugoMs. Amy DvorakMs. Jan EbelingMs. Marilynne EckelMr. Andy EklundMs. Amaris Elliott-EngelMs. Lois ElsenheimerMs. Mary EmersonMrs. Pauline S. EmeryMrs. Betty EngelMs. Dorothy Ermy

Phillips Funeral Home Pyramid Brokerage Company QVC, Inc Sally Marquis Fellowship Southern Tier Tax Data Service Stephens-Gray Bible Class Steuben County Youth Bureau - Youth in Government Steuben Trust Company - Hornell The Cellar Uncle Mike's Kennels United Church of Jasper United Way of Tompkins County USW Local 1000 Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Agosta Ms. Margaret Ahearn Mr. Ryan Anderson Ms. Nancy Andrews Mr. and Mrs. James Ariglio Mr. and Mrs. David Austin Ms. Patricia Avery Mr. and Mrs. James Bacalles Ms. Joyce Bacon Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Baity Ms. Bernadette Baldini Mr. Jack Balinsky Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Bancroft Mr. and Mrs. Stan Banko Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Barry Mr. and Mrs. John Bartell Ms. Phyllis Bauer Ms. Barbara Becker Mr. Ross Bell Mr. Alan Bennett and Ms. Rosemary Bennett Rev. J. Brad Benson and Mr. Carl Johengen Ms. Annie Bickham Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bidwell Mr. Miklos Z. Biro Mr. Michael Blatt Mr. and Mrs. Brad Boersen Mr. and Mrs. William Boland Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boutwell Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bower Mr. and Mrs. George Brayer Ms. Clara Brown Mr. and Mrs. Michael Burns III Mr. and Mrs. John Cain Mr. Jeremy Camidge Ms. Rose Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Carrier Mr. Leonard R. Caruso Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cassidy Ms. Rosemary Clairemont Mrs. Kathryn Clancy Mr. Ronald Coleman Mr. Mark and Rev. Eleanor Collinsworth

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Colomaio Ms. Dawn Comfort Mr. and Mrs. James Connors Mrs. and Mr. Bonnie Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cornell Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cortright Ms. Mary Cotton Mrs. and Mr. Mary Cox Ms. Catherine Crandall Ms. Sarah Creath Mr. Donald Crosby Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Danforth Ms. Vera Dauman Mr. and Mrs. James Davis Mr. William Decker Ms. Kathleen DeRico Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dieringer Mr. Patrick Diette Ms. Theckla Donegan Ms. Margaret Donegan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dubel Ms. Margaret Duffey Mr. and Mrs. James Duggan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunham Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dunnenberger Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eckel Mr. Donald Egle Dr. and Mrs. Eric Elder Dr. and Mrs. Gary Enders Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Estep Mr. James Everett Mr. Anis Fadul Mr. James Farrell Mr. Justin Faulkner Ms. Louise Fernandes Mr. Christopher Fortier Ms. Aimee Gallipeau Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gehl Mrs. Eleanor Giambrone Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ginnane Mr. and Mrs. James Glenning Mr. Gregory Golder Ms. Christine Goreczny Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Gossie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham Mr. and Mrs. Roger Graham Mr. David Gray Ms. Susan Gruber Mrs. Julie Haggard Ms. Betsey Hale Mr. and Mrs. William Hallinan Deacon and Mrs. James Hankey Mr. John Haran Mr. David Hardy Mrs. Janice Harvey Ms. Donna Hastings

Mr. and Mrs. James Hawes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haynes Mr. Steven Hensley Ms. Mary Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hinman Ms. Julie A. Holleran Ms. Barbara House Ms. Diana Hovorka Mr. John Iszard Ms. Kay Ives Deacon Thomas Jack and Ms. Filomena Jack Fr. James Jaeger Mr. and Mrs. George Jamison Mr. and Mrs. William Joint, Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Hank Jonas Ms. Elizabeth Jones Mrs. Tammy Jones Mr. Christopher Karam Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kilbourne Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kimball Mr. and Mrs. Brian Klotz Mr. Donald Koehler Mrs. Jean Krebs Mr. and Mrs. Mark Krol Mr. Phillip Kruk Mr. Greg and Mrs. Christine Kulikowski Deacon and Mrs. David LaFortune Mr. Francis Lalomia Mr. and Mrs. Michael Landolf Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaShure Mr. and Mrs. David Latour Ms. Margie Lawlor and Dr. Michael Scalzone Mr. Robert Ledgerwood Ms. Patricia Leisenring Mr. and Mrs. Ray Long Mr. Phillip Loucks Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynch Ms. Bea Magsamen Mrs. Aileen Mahoney Ms. Marcia Manley Mr. Michael Manzari Mr. and Mrs. George Martinec Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martuscello Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marx Mrs. Lois Mazzarese Mr. and Mrs. Marty Mazzella Mr. Rocco Mazzella Mr. and Mrs. Michael McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Donald McIntire Ms. Mary McKinley Mr. Sean McKinley and Mrs. Theresa McKinley Mr. John H. McKinley Mr. and Mrs. Mike McLaughlin Mrs. Laura Mechalke

Mr. William Meehan and Mrs. Amy Christensen Mr. George Melita Mrs. Barbara Miller Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller Mr. Darryl Miller Mr. and Mrs. James Miller Mrs. Rosemary Mishrell Ms. Cora Morehouse Mrs. Rachel Mozdy Mr. Gordon Muck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Munson Ms. Eleanor Nasser Mr. and Mrs. Richard Negri Mr. Thomas Newell Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nieber Mr. Ernest Nitsche Ms. Isabella Nobilski Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Edwin O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Joe O'Brien Ms. RoseAnn O'Connor Mr. Robert Ohl Mr. James Opelt Mr. Gary Ostrander Mr. Richard I. Packer Ms. Mary Paddock Mr. Philip Palmesano Ms. Ashley M. Palomaki Mr. and Mrs. John Passmore Mr. Eric Paulus Mr. and Mrs. John Peisher Mr. David Pels Ms. Rhonda Peterson Ms. Margaret Petro Ms. Joy Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pierri Mr. and Mrs. James Pizura Mr. John Potter Mr. and Mrs. David Quackenbush Mr. and Mrs. Richard Quigley Ms. Natalina Racalto Mr. and Mrs. James Rahmlow Ms. Linda Rascovar Ms. Karen Rebis Mr. Daniel Ricketts Ms. Adele Rieppel-Kies Miss Jennifer Roman Mr. and Mrs. John Rosettie Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Rossettie Mrs. Andrea Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rutan Ms. Firouzeh Sarhangi Ms. Mary Jo Savino Ms. Deborah Schafer, DDS Ms. Christy Scafer Ms. Deborah Scharf Mr. and Mrs. Verne Schattner Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schiller

I made Mexican food to sell to people he worked with, and with that money we saved to bring my boys here. My husband often worked 2 jobs and we could not make ends meet with all of our bills. On top of the bills were the immigration fees that we had to pay as well.” In 2017, after almost five years of tireless work, determination, and waiting, Rebeca was reunited with her sons and they were finally able to meet their little sister Amada, and establish a home in the US. During their time with the program, Rebeca and David received ongoing encouragement and support from their Healthy Families, Family Support Specialist. In addition to the support and education about parenting and child development, she also provided information about many community partners who could provide additional resources to help stretch dollars. Little Amada is now a vibrant, smart, healthy three-year-old. She and her parents continue to be active participants in the program. Rebeca states, “I am very grateful to all the people who helped us through our difficult times. This program has brought us gifts of love and care.” Pictured: The Flores Family

Supportive Home And Parent Enrichment (SHAPE) SHAPE (Supportive Home And Parent Enrichment) is a family preservation service that helps families build the strengths that set the stage for the joy and togetherness they want for themselves. Families work to improve knowledge and skills, develop close nurturing relationships, tap into their resiliency when challenges arise, and connect with solid supports to address any barriers to family success.

Accomplishments SHAPE served a total of 193 families across three counties Allegany, Steuben, and Yates. Each county has their own unique monthly and yearly outcomes. • Allegany County met targeted goals in improved parenting skills, improved family relationships, and in increased ability

to access community resources.• Steuben County met targeted goals of engaging families in an average of 3.5 contacts per month, and exceeded

targets for improvements in parenting skills, and in children remaining with their family.• Yates County met targeted goals of youths remaining safely in their home, increased school attendance, improved skills,

and improved family skills in conflict resolution. In addition, target goals for improvements in parenting skills, familyrelationships, ability to access community resources, and completing required goals were exceeded.

• New this year, our Yates County SHAPE program secured funding to provide a new service, Skill Building, in December.

Impact Across the three county region where service provision takes place, Allegany, Steuben, and Yates, SHAPE helped to improve parenting skills in approximately 90% of the at-risk families served. This was ten percentage points above goal. Improved parenting skills lead to reductions in risk factors and increases in positive changes that lead to optimal child and family health, development, and safety. Some of the positive changes that parents have demonstrated include the following: • Appropriate use of discipline when parenting.• Appropriate provision of basic needs including good nutrition and health care.

SHAPE Parent feedback; from September 2017 surveys Allegany:

• Sara, “I feel like a better person and I see things much differently. I am more positiveand have a much happier outlook on life.”

• Leanne, “The caseworker does everything perfectly. I really like this program. It’sbeen very helpful.”

Steuben:

• Mindy, “My ability to achieve my goals has improved.”

• Jenny, “My kids are learning that there are people other than family that care aboutthem and have their best interest in mind.”

• Dakota, “The caseworker has helped me miraculously with my son’s behavior.”

• Kaitlyn, “The caseworker adjusts what we do based on what we need at the time.”

Yates:

• Denise, “The caseworker allows me to solve my own problems by being a soundingboard, but helps me by offering other options to achieve my goals.”

Therapeutic Foster Care The Therapeutic Foster Care Program through Kinship Family & Youth Services specializes in the care of children and youth with significant psychological, social, emotional or behavioral needs who can respond in close relationships within a family setting, and whose special needs require more intense or therapeutic services than are found in traditional foster care. At present, we serve children and families from six counties across the southern tier including: Allegany, Chemung, Livingston, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates. We also currently serve a youth from Niagara County.

A New York State licensed child care center providing quality care to children six weeks to twelve years of age in a safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment; currently the only center serving Central Steuben County.

Accomplishments • In 2017, Bath Community Child Day Care (BCCDC) provided child care services to 42 children under age 5, and 71

children between 5 and 12, totaling 113, from Steuben County. Children enrolled at the Center engage in learningactivities designed to promote growth in cognitive, language, literacy, motor and social/emotional development.Recreational activities provided include plenty of outside play, arts and crafts, computers, and summer field trips forschool age children.

• The Center provided scholarship assistance for 16 families with 21 children.• The Center is participating in “Quality Stars NY Program," an early childhood quality rating and improvement system.

Impact Children (Birth-Pre-K) become ready for kindergarten mastering commonly recognized school readiness skills. • 80% of children enrolled demonstrate age-appropriate skills and behaviors for kindergarten enrollment as determined

by research-based assessment tools (Birth-Pre-K). These skills include: language and literacy, social-emotionaldevelopment, and cognitive development

• 75% of children participate in 2 reading activities per day with reading tracked at home or within a structured programsetting (Birth-Pre-K).

School-age children (K-3rd grade) master the language and literacy skills that enable them to become proficient readers. • 75% of children participate in 2 reading activities per day with reading tracked at home or within a structured program

setting (K-3rd grade).• Families become engaged in their child’s learning and become equipped to utilize available community supports that

bolster the child’s success.• 94% of parents regularly engage with their child’s daycare teachers, seeking and/or providing information about their

child’s progress.• 76% of parents and children participate in family reading time activities (4/week) in the home setting.

Bath Community Child Day Care Center

Accomplishments • In 2017 Therapeutic Foster Care served 40 youth.• We opened 3 new foster homes, including 1 located in Allegany County.• We have contracts to provide services to youth from 11 different counties,

and in 2017 we had youth placed with our organization from Allegany,Livingston, Niagara, and Steuben County.

Impact 78% of the youth served successfully achieved permanency goals either through reunification with family, relatives, or alternatives including adoption. Success means demonstration of positive parent-child bonding taking place, increases in the child’s self-esteem, increases in positive behavioral skills and confidence, and demonstration of children and families connecting with the necessary services to ensure future success. Foster Parent Feedback: • One foster parent said she appreciated that we will support her no matter when,

or what is going on. She also shared that she was not expecting the level ofsupport that we provide.

• Another foster parent said that she knew that she could call her Kinshipcaseworker to talk about her frustrations about a child being returned to hismother, and that the quality of the communication was like talking to a friend.

Mr. Daniel McCormick Ms. Judith McInerny Ms. Marie McKee and Mr. Robert Cole Mr. Eric Meyers Mr. Christopher Morrissey Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nevins Mr. and Mrs. John & Ellen O'Hare Mr. and Mrs. William Ormsby Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Panzarino Mr. and Mrs. Gary Pease Dr. Samuel Pennise Mr. and Mrs. David Rauscher Ms. Marcia Ravnikar Ms. Carol Reiss Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roche Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sammons Dr. and Mrs. James Schuppert Ms. Holly Segur Mr. Philip Sementilli, Jr. Mrs. Edna Shaw Mr. and Mrs. John Sirianni Ms. Elizabeth Sisson Mr. and Mrs. Louis Socha, Jr. Ms. Paula Stark Mrs. Linda Stundtner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swain Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tanneberger Mrs. Faye Tong Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vail, Jr. Ms. Jill VanDewoestine Mr. Robert Vanni Ms. Mary von der Empten Mr. John Welc Mr. and Mrs. George J. Welch Mr. Charles Wells Mr. and Mrs. Charlie WheatGeneral Donors $250 to $499

Organizations American Association of University Women Atlas Brick Oven Pizzeria Canisteo Bar Association Canisteo-Greenwood Central School Christ Episcopal Church - Hornell Corning Inc. Sullivan Park Corning Natural Gas CY's Shurfine Foodmart F.O.E. Addison Aerie #3904 Farm Credit East, Cares Community Fund First Baptist Church, Hornell Goodrich Auto Works Guthrie Healthcare System

Hornell Partners for Growth, Inc. Hornellsville Lodge #44 F & AM International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Laura Payne-Bourcy Consulting Services Lockheed Martin Employees Federated Fund Rehoboth Deliverance Ministry St. Patrick's Church – Prattsburgh Strong Kids Safe Kids of Steuben County Three Birds Restaurant Thurston Christian Church TOPS - Canisteo United Methodist Church of Hornell VAC Employees Federal Credit Union Wheat & Fitzpatrick Wilkins Recreational Vehicles, Inc. Woodhouse Stadium Grill X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Barbaro Mr. James Bebout Ms. Marianna Beigel Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Jack Benjamin Mrs. Martha Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bennett Mr. William Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bois Mr. and Mrs. John Broderick Ms. Marilyn Buddenhagen Ms. Helen H. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Gary Calabrese Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Canale Mr. and Mrs. Harry Capper Mr. John Caputo Mr. and Mrs. Marty Castellana Ms. Nicole Cavallaro Mr. Paul Chalk Ms. Polly Chu Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Clark Mr. Mark Cleveland Ms. Laura Coleman Mr. Mark Cornfield Mr. Steven DeMartino Mr. and Mrs. Louis Difabio II Ms. Millie Edmond Mr. and Mrs. James Egan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Alan Eusden Mr. James and Mrs. Sumalee Fagan Mr. Neil and Mrs. Lori Fagan

Mr. Jeremy D. Ferris Mr. Patrick Ferriter Ms. Pat Finnerty Mrs. Barbara Fowler Ms. Melissa Gambol Mr. and Mrs. Dale George Dr. and Mrs. Gerry D. Getman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilchrist Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Greggs Mr. Timothy Haley Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Harrian Mr. Stanley Hill Dr. Stoner Horey Ms. Margaret Huerter Mr. Lloyd Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Inglis Mr. Aaron Ignatz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson Ms. Daphne Jackson Mr. Gerard James Mr. Benjamin Johnson Ms. Linda Jolly Mr. and Mrs. William Juan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Klingensmith Mr. Jeremy Knopf Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kopylczak Ms. Elizabeth Kratts Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krotje Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lanahan Mrs. Hilda Lando and Mr. Thomas Lando Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lauper The Lively Family Mr. Jon Lowin and Mrs. Lynda Lowin Mr. and Mrs. John Madison Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mann Mr. Richard Marflak Mr. and Mrs. John Mattei Ms. Joanne Mazzella and Mr. Paul Coady Mr. and Mrs. William Moran Ms. Bonnie Norton Mr. Bruce Nuetzel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien Mr. and Mrs. Fran Olmstead Mr. Pasquale Picco Mr. and Mrs. Donald Price Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rhoades Mr. Brian Robbins Mrs. and Mr. Denise Robinson Mr. Robert M. Roote, Jr. Mrs. Grace Rosettie Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rossettie Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rossettie Mr. Joseph Sempolinski Mr. Gerard St. James Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tammaro

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thomas Mr. and Mrs. August Titi Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tompkins Dr. and Mrs. Mark Vaughn Ms. Natalie Ann Weyand Mr. and Mrs. Peter Winnett Ms. Lauren Zell Mr. and Mrs. Herb ZuschinPatron Donors $100 to $249

Organizations Affordable Veterinary Service American Legion Auxiliary, Post 440 American War Dads Chapter 54 AMVETS Post 245 Andolina Dental Andy's Sub Shop Bath Lodge of Elks Bath Mini Storage Bath Police Department Bath Rotary Interact Club Bath Veterinary Hospital Bethel Assembly of God - Bath Bottles and Corks Bright Ideas by Martinec Canisteo American War Dads Chapter 48 Charles P. Wescott Post 173 Chat-A-Whyle Restaurant Chemung Valley Region of AACA Community Bank, NA Corning Credit Union Corning Dental Associates Corning Elks Lodge # 1071 Crystal Cleaners Culligan Water Conditioning of Corning Cutler's, Inc. Father Guilfoil Assembly 732 First Heritage Federal Credit Union Galbo Living Trust Giovanni's Pizzeria GMI, LLC H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. 05-78 Haverling Teachers Association House of Flowers Italian American Women's Club John J. Senka Agency Kiwanis Club - Bath Knights of Columbus - Council 281 Ladies Aux. VFW 1470 Ladies of Charity - Elmira Maple City Barbershop Chorus Maple City Savings & Loan Moose Friends - Hornell Morning Star Lodge #65 F&AM

Many Thanks to Our 2017 Donors Mother Teresa Society $10,000 + Organizations Corning Enterprises Corning, Inc. Employee Donor Matching Gifts Fidelis Care New York Health Ministries of the Southern Tier United Way of the Southern Tier Individuals Mrs. Barbara Lawrence The Meade Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Michaelsen Dr. and Mrs. Dennis O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tripeny Healing Society $7,500 to $9,999

Organizations Community Foundation of Elmira- Corning and the Finger Lakes Individuals Mr. Wallace Krapf Self Sufficiency Society $5,000 to $7,499

Organizations Fred & Harriett Taylor Foundation St. John Vianney Parish Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deneka Mr. James Flaws and Ms. Marcia Weber Hon. Marianne Furfure Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Gilchrist Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hatton Mr. Francis Padden Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sphon Mrs. Elizabeth Turissini Development Society $2,500 to $4,999

Organizations All Saints Parish Bethesda Foundation Dominion Transmission Episcopal Diocese of Rochester First Presbyterian Church – Bath Hammondsport Community Services Multi Media Services, Inc Radisson Hotel, Corning Southern Tier Express St. Pauly Textile Inc. St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Bath Individuals Fr. Lewis Brown Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Callahan

Mr. Charles Craig Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Gabrielli Mr. Phillip E. Gorham Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Griffin Mr. and Mrs. David Hunter Mr. and Mrs. John Jones Mr. Kevin Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Todd O'Connell Mr. Richard Rahill Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Thomas TranterSupport Society $1,000 to $2,499 Organizations Arkport Presbyterian Church Bath Rotary Club Benevity Community Impact Fund Canisteo American Legion Post 846 Corning Catering Inc. Holy Family Catholic Community - Wayland Hornell Elks Club Hornell Industrial Dev. Corp. New York State Dental

Foundation Our Lady of the Valley - Hornell Peebles Presbytery of Geneva Sirianni Hardwoods, Inc. St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church STS Isidore & Maria Torribia

Parish United Presbyterian Church - Hornell Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banach Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Becker Ms. Beth Bentley and Mr. Edward Dougherty Mr. William Bishop Mrs. Kacey and Mr. Jim Blaney Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blumer Mr. and Mrs. William Butler Mr. Robert Callahan Mr. Jon K. Chester Mr. and Mrs. James Clappin Mr. and Mrs. William Cleary Mr. and Mrs. George Connors Mr. and Mrs. Martin Curran Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Devantier Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Doscotch Mr. Walter Douglas and Mrs. Karen Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Lisa Ferrero Fr. John Forni Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Gregg

Mr. Steven Harrold Ms. Denise Hauselt Ms. Carol Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Julien Ms. Kathleen Klee Dr. Joydeep Lahiri and Ms. Santona Pal Mrs. Adele Lanahan Mr. and Mrs. John Larson Mr. and Ms. W. Frederick Lemke Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Little Ms. Giovina Lloyd Giglio Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manchester Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martin Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Maslyn Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCaig Ms. Kathleen McClain Mr. and Mrs. Steven Morehouse Fr. Peter Morello Dr. and Mrs. David Morse Mr. and Mrs. John O'Hare Mrs. Laura M. Opelt and Mr. Steve Dreiling Ms. Diane Opelt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pambianchi Mr. Stephen Propper Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quackenbush Mr. John Rees Ms. Stephanie Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rohrbach Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sagona Mr. Edward Schlesinger Sister Mary Lou Seitz Mr. John Sharkey and Mrs. Christine Sharkey Mr. Freeman Smith Mr. Tom Snow and Mrs. Karen Meriwether Ms. Lillian Taylor Mr. David Velasquez and Mrs. Barbara Velasquez Ɨ Dr. James Webb Ms. Kim Frock and Mr. Wendell Weeks Mr. and Mrs. Ronald WyattRescue Society $500 to $999

Organizations Arkport United Methodist Church Bath Area Ministers Association Bath Baptist Church Canisteo Valley Family Practice Canisteo Wesleyan Church Centenary United Methodist Church Chemung Canal Trust Company Citizens for Negri

Dolomite Products Company, Inc. First Presbyterian Church Loyal Order of Moose #210 Maple City Lions Club Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church Society Simmons Rockwell - Bath Simmons Rockwell - Hornell Victory Highway Wesleyan Church Individuals Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ambrosone Dr. Mario Argentieri Mr. and Mrs. Madapusi Badrinarayan Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bates Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Baxter Mr. Gilles F. Bertrand Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Buckland Mr. and Mrs. William B. Burns, Jr. Ms. Cheryl Capps Ms. Sarah A. Carleton Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carr Mr. and Mrs. Steve Castellana Mr. James Claire Mr. Mark Clark Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Collins Ms. Maureen Connaughton Mr. Lee Cornaire Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dombrowski Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dwyer Ms. Katherine Eade Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ehemann Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Estep Mr. and Mrs. Zane Fiegl Mr. Lawrence Fischer Mr. Louis Gigliello Mr. John Gillen Mr. and Mrs. Keith Glovins Ms. Anne Green Mr. Peter Greene Mr. and Mrs. James Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Guerin Mr. Ian Harrop Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Hinman Mr. Gregory Hintz Mr. George Jarrett The Hon. and Mrs. David Kahl Ms. Patricia Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Charles Libordi Dr. and Mrs. Gary Lounsberry Mr. Lynn Lyndes and Mr. Richard Prochazka Dr. and Mrs. Bruce MacKellar Mr. Timothy Major and Mrs. Mary Major Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mazzella Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mazzella

A typical day at Bath Community Child Day Care, from the perspective of the Day Care Director

Amy, an infant caregiver sits on the floor bottle feeding six-month-old Lily. Next to her, lying on a blanket is Sam, a five-month-old who coos and smiles as Amy catches his eye. Eighteen-month-old Suzy hands her a book and says, “Duck – Book,” and plops at Amy’s feet so Amy can read to her. Just beyond her reach Cody takes wobbly steps toward Amy with a big smile on his face.

The toddler room is bright and busy with nine two-year-old children hard at play with their caregivers Hannah and Melissa. Soft music plays in the background as five of the little ones sit with Hannah at the play dough table. The children squish and pound their play dough using plastic cookie cutters and utensils to make satisfying marks and lines in it. The toddlers babble to each other and Jimmy yells out, “7, 9, 8,” as he counts the circles from the car tire left imprinted on the surface. A disagreement over a pair of plastic scissors breaks out, and Melissa squats down to help negotiate the surrender of them from one small pair of hands to the other. Tears are soothed as a new cutting tool is introduced.

Melissa moves away from the table to check on the little ones playing with the Duplo blocks, stacking them one top of the other. Abby reaches a green block toward Melissa and says “blue.” Melissa kneels next to her and says, “green.” She then hands Abby a blue block and says “blue.” Abby smiles and says “BLUE.”

Work time is underway in the preschool classroom, eleven three and four-year-old children are engrossed in their activities while caregivers Tina and Tracey walk around the room, stopping to chat with the groups of children. When Tracey nears the block area Simon says to her, “Lincoln and I built this wall; you be the big bad wolf!” Tracey squats down and says, “Little Pig, little pig, let me in!” The boys squeal with delight and say, “blow it down!” When Tracey fails to do so, the boys knock the blocks over and laugh as they begin to build them up again.

Meanwhile in the dramatic play area Kalvin, Shawna, and Linda are setting up a picnic for their puppy, Beth. Tina reaches down to pet puppy Beth, as she asks the children what they are having on their picnic. “Ice Cream,” “hot dogs,” “dog bones,” are shouted out as they spread a blanket out on the floor.

“C’mere puppy,” Shawna says. “Ruff, ruff,” barks Beth.

At the sensory table three children are scooping and pouring the sand and rice mixture. “Back up your truck and I’ll fill it,” says Trevor. “Okay,” agrees Katie. “Beep, beep, beep. I’m backing it up!”

Back in the dramatic play area the picnic has dissolved, and Shawna and Linda have put on princess dresses and head over to the castle being built by the boys in the block area. “We’re Anna and Elsa,” Linda says.

The smell of chicken cooking for lunch wafts down the hallway as school age children, off from school for a conference day, come inside from the playground. The eight to twelve year-olds head into their room and resume activities from the morning. Four children head into the Lego area where a battle is being waged with small Lego figures. Another group heads toward the art table and grabs the paint they need to finish the mural they were working on before leaving the room. The rest of the children along with Devin, their staff person, sit down at an in-progress game of Life and begin talking about who went last. The final child picks up the book that she had been reading and plops contentedly onto the couch and is quickly engrossed in the story.

As I head back to my office, I can hear sounds from each classroom spilling out into the hallway as children and adults alike go about the business of their day. I know that all is well.

Laker Kids—After School Child Care New this year: CCS responded to a critical emerging need - affordable after school childcare for children of working parents in the Hammondsport area. Hammondsport Central School District Superintendent, Kyle Bower, determined that there were many families with children who were in need of after school care. Opening November 16, 2017, six children were immediately registered and by the end of the year twenty-two were enrolled. Start-up costs for the program were $15,000, and thanks to the Meade Foundation were fully covered.Laker Kids is registered with NYS Office of Children and Family Services and offers high-quality after school child care programming for children pre-K to grade six. Laker Kids is located right at the school and is open everyday that school is in session, Monday through Friday, 2:30 pm. to 6:00 pm. Recreational and creative activities include time out-doors or indoor gym time, homework help, and choices of clubs and projects such as: cooking, science and discovery, arts and crafts, music and dance, and more.

Substance Free Living programs reduce the prevalence of substance abuse and its negative consequences both on individuals and families in the communities we serve.

Prevention Services Steuben Council on Addictions

Accomplishments • 179 individuals attended the Steuben Council Impaired

Driver Program .• 1,168 Evidenced Based Programs were offered

through Steuben Council reaching:• 2,581 Youth Services provided.• 1,160 Adult Services provided.• 229 Adults received Professional Training• Received “STOP DWI” ($6,500) and District Attorney’s

“Traffic Initiative” ($1,500) funding to support efforts toraise awareness about drinking and driving to youth.

• Implemented a media campaign.• Community Outreach reached 51,657 individuals.• John Southard Summer Youth Recreation program had

1,229 participants.Accomplishments of Drug Free Communities • Special Community Presentation by the Tall Cop, Officer

Jermaine Galloway, a nationally recognized instructorwho researches drug trends and drug culture. “High InPlain Sight” was presented at Haverling High School with300 people attending including: school & human servicespersonnel, law enforcement, and community members.

• Alcohol Town Hall was held September 27th at HaverlingHigh School. Key Note speaker was Kamy Wakim,research analyst from the University of Rochester. Thetopic was, “The Effects of Alcohol on the DevelopingBrain.”

• The Coalition participated in three Drug Forums held inBath, Hornell, and Corning to reach all areas of SteubenCounty.

• Put forward legislation in opposition to the legalization ofrecreational marijuana.

• Received Tyrtle Beach funding for the Underage DrinkingTask Force, $500.

• The Youth Risk and Protective Factor Survey wascompleted in 12 of the 13 school districts during the lastweek of October. The survey provides important infor-mation about substance abuse and other risky behaviors in the county’s youth population.

Steuben Council is an information and referral based program that provides prevention education services to schools, communities, and organizations within Steuben County.

Impact • Prevention Education programs took place in 11 out of 13 school districts in Steuben County.• 98.67% of youth enrolled reported engaging in positive decision making that leads to improved, responsible, and healthy

behaviors especially in targeted areas of: substance use/abuse, sexual activity, bullying and criminal behavior.• 60% of adults abided by their treatment plans and adjusted their lifestyles to support sobriety.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

~Albert Einstein

The Golden Shoe Award recognizes the walker or team who raises the most funds for our annual Steps to End Poverty in Steuben (STEPS) Walk. The one mile walk raises funds to support Turning Point programs, and increases awareness about poverty in Steuben. The 2017 walk raised more than $31,000. This year’s award recipient was St. Thomas’ Walk the Talk Team, who raised $3,800 to support Turning Point Bath poverty services. Accepting the award on behalf of the team was Rev. J. Brad Benson of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Bath, NY. Paula Smith presented the award saying, “This year’s winner walked in the Bath STEPS Walk, which experienced a banner year, raising $15,800, more than half of the funds received county-wide. This achievement would not have been possible without St. Thomas’ Walks the Talk Team.” The William and Dorothy Belknap Award recognizes those who promote the work of Bath Area Hope for Youth in providing Substance Free Living services to youth, families, and communities. This year’s award went to Richard (Dick) McCandless of Victor, NY. Mr. McCandless has been involved with helping, guiding, advocating, and mentoring youth for over 40 years. He was a teacher and then a guidance counselor at Hammondsport Central School, for 25 years. He then went on to the Steuben County Youth Bureau, where he oversaw the Steuben County Youth in Government program. For the past 10 years, he has served CCS, as the Chair of the Substance Free Living Advisory Council. Laura Opelt presented the award quoting Mr. McCandless’ colleagues, Gary Pruyn, former Director of the Youth Bureau, “Dick McCandless is a true champion for youth. He works steadfastly to secure only the best for them,” and Bill Caudill, current Director of the Youth Bureau, “his dedication and work with youth over the years has been an example we all can follow, as it exemplifies what service to youth, community, and family looks like.”

From Left: Gary Pease, Laura Opelt, Rev. J. Brad Benson, Paula Smith

The Spirit of Turning Point Award recognizes a person or organization whose contribution helps to advance the work of Turning Point (TP) through advocacy, education, building relationships, increasing capacity, or developing resources. This year, CCS chose to honor posthumously Reverend Thomas Kuehner of Corning, NY, formerly with Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post. Rev. Kuehner advanced the work of TP by giving of his time and talent, as well as through his role as Missions Pastor at Victory Highway. Among its many services, TP offers Basic Needs Services to help prevent homelessness, utility shut-off, and hunger. In a time of scarcity of resources and great need, Rev. Kuehner was instrumental in finding funds to purchase pallets of soup to be distributed through Turning Point food pantries the county. “Hundreds of households were served because he responded on behalf of the church, understanding the impact,” said former TP Director, Lynda Lowin. TP, also offers Support and Development services, advising people on how to access resources that improve short-term economic stability, and by coaching on how to plan and position themselves for long-term stability. Serving on both the CCS Board and TP Advisory Council, Rev. Kuehner offered advice and guidance to support the work of TP. He also helped to facilitate funding assistance from Victory Highway’s mission budget to provide a Getting Ahead class in the Corning-Painted Post area. Mrs. Lowin presented the award saying, “we could not miss this opportunity to convey to Tom’s family and friends how appreciative we are that he gave so much of himself to support the work of TP.” His wife, Deborah, and daughters Nicole and Stephanie accepted the award.

The Andy Mazzella Compassion Award gives special recognition to individuals within Catholic Charities or within the community who have given selflessly of themselves to improve the human condition of others. This year, the award went to Fritz Mettler of Campbell, NY. Mr. Mettler started an operation that accepts donations of clothing, household items, and furniture. He then distributes the items free of charge to those in need. He often picks up household items and furniture from donors, and delivers to people who are unable to transport them. He began by distributing donated clothes from a lot in Savona. When the project outgrew the lot, he moved it to a barn, allowing for the addition of furniture and household items. When the barn was no longer available, he used his own resources to buy a Grange Hall, where he moved the operation. He goes above and beyond to meet the needs of women and children who have experienced domestic violence, he dedicates time to support struggling Veterans, he helps with the

Campbell United Methodist Church food pantry, and mows lawns for many elderly people, at no cost. Turning Point staff member Michelle Seeley presented the award saying, “Fritz is retired and like many of us, he struggles from time-to-time to make ends meet. Yet, he consistently gives selflessly, providing what he can in order to support others. He turns no one away and asks very little from the community he serves. He believes that the feeling that he gets from helping others is his best reward.” The Robert Turissini Award for Extraordinary Service was established as a special way to honor outstanding employees. Bob Turissini’s dedicated service as the 1st Chairman of the Board guided the agency from its creation in 1997, to its respected level today. This year’s recipient was CCS Fundraising/Communications Director Paula Smith of Corning, NY. Executive Director, Laura Opelt said, “This year’s winner is an employee who embodies and inspires excellence. She has helped our organization to grow financially, is both customer and business focused, has improved and increased our communications, has created branding materials, enhanced our public profile, and without being asked, has taken it upon herself to provide guidance to fellow directors regarding strategic growth analysis and with their communication and resource development needs. She provides staff support to three of our Board committees. I am so appreciative of her “can do” attitude, and her commitment and dedication to our agency’s mission.”

From Left: Gary Pease, Laura Opelt, Fritz Mettler

From Left: Gary Pease, Paula Smith,Laura Opelt

From Left: Lynda Lowin, Sharon Sitrin-Moore, Gary Pease, Laura Opelt, Deborah Kuehner, Nicole Kuehner, Stephanie Kuehner

Accomplishments Bath Area Hope for Youth received 103 counseling referrals . • 75 students were accepted.• The program’s targeted outcome of an 80%

improvement rate for participating students wasexceeded by 8 percentage points - totaling 88%(66 students).

• Girls’ Support Groups from Hammondsport, Bath,and Avoca Schools made and delivered “BlessingBags” for the homeless to be distributed throughTurning Point, and for victims of domestic abusethrough The Net Domestic Violence Shelter. Thisactivity provides the girls with an opportunity togive back to their communities and an introduction tovolunteering.

Impact 88% of students enrolled in Bath Area Hope for Youth’s individual and small-group prevention counseling program demonstrated: measurable reductions in student behavior problems, increased school attendance, improved academic performance, improved self-esteem, and increased family connection.

Bath Hope has been providing prevention counseling and other substance abuse services to school aged children and their families for more than 25 years. Services focus on the prevention of substance abuse and other destructive behaviors, primarily among the “at risk” youth population.

Bath Area Hope for Youth

Recognizing Steuben Council Educators & Prevention and Education programs: Stacey came to the Wildwood Education Center on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She presented on emerging drug trends with our local youth at our faculty meeting of Alternative Education and Career & Tech staff. This was an outstanding and informational presentation. Staff were blown away about what’s happening and it was really eye opening for many of them. -Kasi Washburn, Principal, Wildwood Education Center “This year one of many highlights was when Stacey O'Dell played a Jeopardy game with our staff to introduce and talk about disabilities and their characteristics. The program was well thought-out, insightful, and fun. We have a group of 30 employees and everyone went home with some useful information. The training opened the eyes of our staff about the disabilities that many of our students face and ways they can work to ensure that our students feel safe and have fun. Our program has limited funding and we are truly thankful for the collaboration and support from the Steuben Council on Addictions. After each of the Council’s trainings, our staff are better equipped to do the best they can for the students in our daily care.” -Emily Hofelich-Bowler, Executive Director, Friends of the Addison Youth Center, Inc. “Stacey, we were very pleased with your presentation to supervisors and managers regarding Substance Abuse in the Workplace. We have had questions over the years about employees’ performance regarding alcohol and/or prescription medication usage while on the clock. Having information presented about the age that drug use begins, hit home for many of us because much of our employment pool falls into to the high-risk age group (18-25 years.) The introduction about what signs and symptoms to look for in an employee’s behavior and evidence that may be present to determine if an employee is under the influence was helpful. Employees have responsibility in providing personal care, transportation, and supervision

of service recipients, so being of clear mind and body is important.” -Paula Stark, BS, Education Coordinator, Pathways, Inc. “Barb has been a valuable asset to the programming at the Jennie Mose Center. Always well prepared and adaptable to any situation or audience, she has always been a wonderful facilitator. I feel that her skills have been enhanced because she now has children of her own, bringing new perspective and added experience on which to draw. We enjoy Ms. Barb’s visits.” -Krys Watkins, Jennie Mose Center Director

The Residential Program provides services to adult male individuals in recovery at an OASAS-licensed Community Residence in Bath and a Supportive Living Program in Bath, New York.

Accomplishments • In 2017 we served 71 individuals at the Weider House and 27 through the Supportive Living Program.• Summer of 2017 we opened a 6-bed Supportive Living House that increased our Supportive Living beds from 12 to 18.• Two staff members including the program director attended and completed a 3-day motivational interviewing seminar and

are now certified to teach this training to others within the community.• We are in the process of continuing to grow as a department within Catholic Charities by practicing client-centered

approaches to change, and hiring more staff that have their CASAC credential (Credentialed Alcoholism and SubstanceAbuse Counselor) or who are currently working toward obtaining it.

• New in 2017: Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) program. HCBS introduces trained peer specialists and peeradvocates to our residents and/or members of our local recovery community. Support is provided by peers to expand theskills necessary to move forward in recovery. When support is delivered by someone who has lived the experience and canmodel recovery, it becomes more meaningful to those on the receiving end.

Impact The Community Residence and Supportive Living Program (totaling 36 beds) continue to improve individuals’ lives by fostering a healthy environment for men in recovery from a substance use disorder• Residents are encouraged to take an active role in their recovery, their health, and well-being.• 100% of residents are linked with a primary care provider within 7 days of admission, a substance abuse provider, and (if

needed) with mental health services while residing in our programs.• Family involvement is encouraged in addition to pursuing self-help involvement or other healthy activities.• 100% of residents completing our programs provide input through a survey regarding their perception of the care they

received.• Many clients and staff are actively involved in community based substance abuse forums to help raise awareness about

substance abuse.• 100% of our residents participate in some type of community service to give back while they are involved in our programs!

Community Residence and Supportive Living

Residential Services

Imagining a better life - a resident of the Weider House

Recognizing Our Volunteers Each year Catholic Charities recognizes members of the community and staff for outstanding commitment to the agency and its mission. This year’s recipients were recognized at a dinner held October 26, 2017 at the Bath Country Club.

Our highest honor, The Friends of Catholic Charities Award, recognizes an individual or organization that has helped Catholic Charities achieve its mission. This year the honor went to Board member and Strategic Growth Planning Committee Chair Jon Chester of Corning, NY. Presenting the award, CCS Board Chair Gary Pease said, “There is one person who stands out as having helped our organization come together, by uniting us in a common vision as well as by helping us to structure ourselves for growth, excellence, and future success. The landscape for non-profits is constantly changing… requiring more time and attention be paid to unfunded governance and com-pliance mandates… the funding streams are shifting and some are being eliminated. Today, more than ever, it is critical for us as an organization to analyze what we do well, understand the skills and competencies we have and need, and determine how to expand on those competencies to position ourselves for future success in meeting the needs of our families. The most important thing that he has brought to the team is the sense of hope and excitement around future possibilities.”

The Barbara Fairbanks Award recognizes those who have been strong advocates for children through their exceptional support of one of the Kinship Family & Youth programs. This year’s recipient was the Addison Central School District. Accepting the award was Teresa Duell, Coordinator of the District’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) project. IAL is designed to connect community partners in a collaborative effort to prepare children for successful entry into Kindergarten and to provide quality literacy education to strength-en and encourage achievement of NY State learning standards, propelling students to college and career readiness. Healthy Families Steuben and Ms. Duell have been working together with families since 2014 to promote early literacy for children ages birth-to-three years. CCS Assistant Director, Gina Reagan said, “This collaboration has positively impact-ed not only Healthy Families Steuben, but many families across the Addison community. Thank you to the Addison School District for your contributions in strengthening families and bringing hope to children.”

The Works of Love Award recognizes the extraordinary efforts of someone from the Faith Community who partners with Catholic Charities to act on social justice issues, serving the most vulnerable in our community. This year’s award went to Reverend J. Brad Benson of St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Bath, NY. Rev. Benson is a key person in the convening of a monthly breakfast meeting of Bath-area clergy. From this group, along with other projects, an interfaith fund was created for those who wanted to engage in joint mission with CCS. This fund, championed by Rev. Benson and other clergy, allows CCS’ Turning Point (TP), programs to assist people with situations that would be outside the scope of other TP funds, helping with necessities such as emergency motel stays to avert homeless-ness, transportation to critical appointments, and more. Rev. Benson has also been instrumental in organizing many unifying events and groups including the Bath Community Outreach Forum, that is working to address housing issues and the need for a community center; the No Hate Rally, that brought to-gether people from many faiths to show love for all walks of life; the Candlelight Vigil for Las Vegas to help people mourn and unite our community; and a Block Party that brought together the public, law-enforcement, first responders, and organizations. Rev. Benson has also been a member of the TP Advisory Council, a volunteer for the TP Bath food pantry, and on the Bath STEPS Walk fundraising committee. Assistant Director, Theresa McKinley presented the award stating, “TP is blessed to have such a champion for our program and for the local community. We are so grateful for the constant trust and support that we receive from Rev. Benson and his church community.”

From Left: Sharon Sitrin-Moore representing Senator Tom O’Mara, Jon Chester, Gary Pease, Laura Opelt

From Left: Gary Pease, Teresa Duell, Gina Reagan

From Left: Theresa McKinley, Lynda Lowin, Sharon Sitrin-Moore, Gary Pease, Rev. J. Brad Benson, Laura Opelt

Gary Pease Board Chairperson Retired Executive, Corning Inc.

Mercedes Blake Board Vice Chairperson Retired Human Resources

Corning Inc.

Ross Bell Board Treasurer

Director of Finance Technology Community Corning Inc.

Patrick Monahan Board Secretary Educator/Events Coordinator Benjamin Patterson Inn

Anthony Barbaro Ex Officio Associate Diocesan Director, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester

Michael Blatt Vice President/Investment Officer

Chemung Canal Trust Company

Fr. Lewis Brown

Retired Priest Diocese of Rochester

Dawn Marie Castellana

Manager Community Affairs Corning Enterprises

Jon K. Chester

Management Consultant Corning, NY 14831

Robert Gilchrist Chief Executive Officer Hornell Area Family YMCA

Gregory Hintz Mercury Corp. Treasurer

Andy Mazzella

Retired President United Way of the Southern Tier

Marie Ann McCaig

Educator Notre Dame High School

Michael McDonald

Quality Specialist Corning, NY

Dr. Dennis O’Connor

Keuka Family Practice Bath, NY

Christopher G. Quinlan

Attorney at Law Corning, NY

Emily Roe

Human Resources Corning, Inc.

Laura Rossman

Executive Director ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

Mark D. Vaughn, Ph.D.

Technical Talent Pipelining Manager Corning, Inc.

2017 Board of Directors

Accomplishments • To provide a deeper level of assistance to people with health-related needs, Turning Point in partnership with Finger

Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) in a Medicaid redesign project, helps people to connect with primary caredoctors and assists with transportation to appointments. Through Community Navigation, staff work with people to helpidentify barriers, provide education on how to advocate for themselves at the doctor’s office, and will even accompanythem to appointments. Additionally, Mobile Service Units help to connect isolated people in rural communities with thisservice. Turning Point applied for and received an Innovation Grant, for $175,000, to do Community Navigation work.

• In July, Turning Point became a Medical Answering Services (MAS) Bus Token site through a partnership with the Institutefor Human Services (IHS). This allows anyone who has Medicaid to access bus tokens at Turning Point for medicalappointments. Anyone not eligible for MAS tokens can receive some tokens provided by IHS. The use of tokens has growndramatically throughout 2017, creating a cost savings for Medicaid. Tokens are significantly less expensive than thealternative use of taxis or volunteer driver programs.

• In November, IHS provided a full time Transportation Specialist to be located at Turning Point. The Specialist distributesbus tokens and gas cards, helps people to plan trips, coordinates travel training, advocates for better transportationoptions for people, and can even accompany uneasy riders for their first time on the bus. Last year 3,316 bus tokens and269 gas cards were distributed for medical, employment, human services, and DSS appointments; for apartmentsearches; and educational opportunities. Transportation in Steuben County, which is primarily rural, has been a barrier formany. With the support of IHS, Turning Point has helped thousands of people get to where they need to go. Local church-es have also helped by donating funds to provide gas cards to help people with vehicles get to their first week of em-ployment, various medical appointments, and other pressing needs.

• Turning Point Corning secured new office space at the Corning Senior Center, and continued to expand its mobileoutreach service.

Impact Through Basic Needs Services individuals and families in crisis are able to avert the crisis at hand. • 231 Households were able to stay warm during the cold winter months and keep the lights on.• 239 Households achieved housing stability.• 7,783 Households received a nutritionally balanced 3-day supply of food to feed their families, including fresh produce.• 3,585 Individuals received transportation help to be able to attend key appointments for

medical needs, additional services, and employment opportunities.Through Support and Development Services • 524 Households received SNAP benefits to further stabilize their financial situation

through NOEP application assistance.• 545 K-12th Grade Students began the 2017 school year prepared with backpacks full

of school supplies.• 157 Families increased money management skills through financial stability budgeting

sessions.• 1,070 People accessed Health Care through Fidelis Care, an on-site partner agency.• 887 people were surveyed through Patient Activation Measurement (PAM). PAM helps

to measure an individual's level of involvement with their own health care, which is thefirst step in understanding how to help them to become more engaged in preventive care.

• 171 tax returns were prepared at the Bath Turning Point office. This service incollaboration with the CA$H program, run by Arbor Housing & Development, helpedhouseholds access Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits.

Turning Point works to stabilize families in economic crisis and supports them as they strive for self-sufficiency. Turning Point staff help to connect people living in poverty with resources of opportunity that can help them turn a corner in their lives. Community Organizations, Foundations, the Faith Community, and People of Good Will are our partners in building communities that care for all people.

Turning Point and Steuben County Rural Ministry

Four locations in Steuben County provide Basic Needs, Support, and Development: Corning, Bath, Hornell, and Canisteo. Basic Needs services include food, housing, utility assistance, medication, and transportation assistance. The Support of Nutrition Outreach provides access to SNAP benefits to supplement food in households with limited income. The Development of client knowledge and resources starts with Financial Stability Guidance, and continues through relational connection and referral to community partners.

Turning Point individuals experience a multitude of challenges. This is Sarah’s story:

Sarah reached out to Turning Point for assistance with rent. Coming to our office in tears, she sat down to tell us her story. She shared that her husband had committed suicide earlier in the year,and that after his tragic death, she had been laid off from her job due to no fault of her own. She was actively looking for employment and was struggling to find anything. Without the income fromher former job, she was unable to pay the rent and had been issued an eviction notice. Then to add to the complexity of the situation, Sarah found out that she was pregnant and because of her age she was in a high-risk category. Turning Point and Janet’s Fund, a grant through the Community Foundation, teamed up to help Sarah with her rent for that current month. She was also helped withother essentials including food from the pantry. Two months later, Sarah called to share the excitingnews about finding a job. We were able to further assist with gas cards to help with transportation costs until her first paycheck arrived.

The goal of the Social Justice & Peace program is to provide community education and influence public policy to ensure the needs of all people and the voice of the church are represented. Our work attempts to identify and highlight areas of social concern and to seek the help of others to rectify, from a relational perspective, the factors and systems that leave the most vulnerable in our community without hope. The Social Justice & Peace Program provides the thread that weaves through all of our programs so we can effectively advocate and educate for the good of all.

Social Justice & Peace

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Where Funds Went in 2017

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Catholic Ministries Appeal $17,689

Other Revenue $5,023

Church Contributions $39,499

Annual Campaign $241,677

United Way $243,428

Donations/Fundraising $399,160

Program & Third Party Fees $393,041

Grants /Contracts $4,170,658

Total (unrestricted) $5,510,174

Board Restricted Investment Earnings $177,861

Total Income $5,688,035

Justice & Peace $15,075

Steuben Bridges Out of Poverty $12,456

Nutrition Outreach & Education $70,394

Steuben Prevention Coalition $135,926

Bath Community Child Day Care $501,443

General Operations $406,245

Basic Needs & Development $924,709

Therapeutic Foster Care $708,450

Substance Free Residential Services $737,035

Substance Free Prevention & Education $470,694

Healthy Families Steuben $762,630

SHAPE $794,742

Total Expenses $5,539,800

Where Funds Came From in 2017

Where Funds Came From in 2017

Financial Information

Thurston ChristianChurch

VAC Employees Federal Credit

Union

Sullivan Park

2017 STEPS Walk Sponsors:

The 2017 STEPS Walk raises just over $31,000 The walk benefits our Turning Point programs, and demonstrates the power of community members imagining a better life for

everyone. Pictured below, members of the St. Thomas’ -Walks the Talk Team, the 2017 Golden Shoe Award Winner! Pictured from the left: Gil Ferris, Barbara Fowler, Gary Ostrander, Charlie Wheat, Cinda Wheat, and Reverend Brad Benson

Justice & Peace, $15,075

Steuben Bridges Out of Poverty, $12,456

Nutrition Outreach & Education, $70,394 Steuben Prevention

Coalition, $135,926

Bath Community Child Day Care,

$501,443

Substance Free Prevention &

Education, $470,694

General Operations, $406,245

Basic Needs & Development,

$924,709 Therapeutic Foster

Care, $708,450

Substance Free Residential,

$737,035

Healthy Families Steuben, $762,630

SHAPE, $794,742

Catholic Ministries Appeal, $17,689

Other Revenue, $5,023 Church Contributions, $39,499

Annual Campaign, $241,677

United Way, $243,428

Donations/Fundraising, $399,160

Program & Third Party Fees, $393,041

Grants / Contracts,$4,170,658

Turning Point individuals experience a multitude of challenges. This is Sarah’s story:

Sarah reached out to Turning Point for assistance with rent. Coming to our office in tears, she sat down to tell us her story. She shared that her husband had committed suicide earlier in the year,and that after his tragic death, she had been laid off from her job due to no fault of her own. She was actively looking for employment and was struggling to find anything. Without the income fromher former job, she was unable to pay the rent and had been issued an eviction notice. Then to add to the complexity of the situation, Sarah found out that she was pregnant and because of her age she was in a high-risk category. Turning Point and Janet’s Fund, a grant through the Community Foundation, teamed up to help Sarah with her rent for that current month. She was also helped withother essentials including food from the pantry. Two months later, Sarah called to share the excitingnews about finding a job. We were able to further assist with gas cards to help with transportation costs until her first paycheck arrived.

The goal of the Social Justice & Peace program is to provide community education and influence public policy to ensure the needs of all people and the voice of the church are represented. Our work attempts to identify and highlight areas of social concern and to seek the help of others to rectify, from a relational perspective, the factors and systems that leave the most vulnerable in our community without hope. The Social Justice & Peace Program provides the thread that weaves through all of our programs so we can effectively advocate and educate for the good of all.

Social Justice & Peace

Unaudited Financial Information

Where Funds Went in 2017

Unaudited Financial Information

Catholic Ministries Appeal $17,689 Other Revenue $5,023 Church Contributions $39,499 Annual Campaign $241,677 United Way $243,428 Donations/Fundraising $399,160 Program & Third Party Fees $393,041 Grants /Contracts $4,170,658 Total (unrestricted) $5,510,174 Board Restricted Investment Earnings $177,861

Total Income $5,688,035

Justice & Peace $15,075 Steuben Bridges Out of Poverty $12,456 Nutrition Outreach & Education $70,394 Steuben Prevention Coalition $135,926 Bath Community Child Day Care $501,443 General Operations $406,245 Basic Needs & Development $924,709 Therapeutic Foster Care $708,450 Substance Free Residential Services $737,035 Substance Free Prevention & Education $470,694 Healthy Families Steuben $762,630 SHAPE $794,742

Total Expenses $5,539,800

Where Funds Came From in 2017

Where Funds Came From in 2017

Financial Information

Thurston ChristianChurch

VAC Employees Federal Credit

Union

Sul