10th Annual “A Tasteful Day for HCA”

Celebrations Quarterly Newsletter/Winter 2018 Helping Celebrate Abilities

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Tickets on sale now!

Please join us on Friday, March 23rd for our

10th Annual “A Tasteful Day for HCA”, a

food and beverage tasting fundraising event.

Tickets can be purchased online at our web-

site, www.hcaserves.com or contact Lisa Krey

at (607) 798-7117 ext. 323 for ticket infor-

mation. Advanced ticket prices are $25 and

will be $30 at the door.

We are still looking for sponsors and auction

and prize donations. If you or someone you

know may be interested, please call HCA at

(607) 798-7117.

Thank you to Miller Auto Team, this

year’s title sponsor!

Wineries, Breweries and Food Vendors joining us for the event thus far: Black Bear Winery, Sovereign

Vines, Americana Vineyards, Idol Ridge Winery, Fulkerson Winery, Anthony Road Wine Co., Lakewood

Vineyards, Long Point Winery; The North Brewery, Binghamton Brewing Co., Galaxy Brewing Co., The

Farmhouse Brewery, AL George featuring: Samuel Adams Brewery, Ithaca Beer Co. and Saranac Brewing

Co.; Java Joe’s Coffee Roasting Co.; River Bistro, Cakes for Every Occasion, Jarets Stuffed Cupcakes, Chat-

A-Wyle, HCA Residential Dept., Lupo’s S & S Char Pit, Despina’s Mediterranean Taste, Thai Time,

McGirk’s Irish Pub, Lokie Treats, Cooking with a Twist, Gilligan’s, Pinkies BBQ, Baked Euphoria, Enfield’s

Restaurant, Sam’s Club, Marilu’s Catering.

Congratulations to Brandon B.! Brandon’s drawing was selected for

this year’s Cerebral Palsy of NYS poster contest. Each year, NYS CP

Affiliates submit paintings and drawings created by the individuals

they serve. Entries are reviewed and winners are chosen to have

their entry displayed on the NYS CP Association annual conference

poster. Brandon is part of HCA’s Respite program.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

HCA currently has openings in several of our pro-

grams. Employees may be eligible for the following

benefits:

Paid Vacation Time Health Insurance

Paid Sick Time Dental Insurance

Paid Personal Days Life Insurance

Paid Holidays Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance 403b Pension/Savings

For more information on employment opportunities,

contact our HR Department at (607) 217-0066 x406

or email careers@hcaserves.com

Congratulations Gail Holleran, Education Director, on

your retirement!

HCA would like to thank the following sponsors who helped make the Thanksgiving

and Christmas seasons extra special for several of our families: BAE Systems, BOCES, Davis

College, Endwell Church of Christ, HCA Employees and Departments, JC Wildcat Middle School stu-

dents, KC Construction, Lockheed Martin, Piaker & Lyons, Price Chopper, Binghamton University

English Department, The Vestal Center, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, Vestal

Police Benevolent Association, Wal-Mart, Wegmans, and many private donors.

Staff News

OUR LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors: William Sands, President; Lars Mead, Vice President; Dana Potter, Secretary; Amy Brown,

Treasurer; Gail Barton, Michael Chorny, Xan Penrose

Executive Team: Stephen Sano, Executive Director; Lisa Kost, CFO and Associate Executive Director; Cheryl Smith, Resi-

dential Director; Chris Breslin, Clinical Director; Lynn Gilyard, Education Director; Theresa Bailey, HR Director; Brent

Kenny, Quality Assurance Director

Think Spring!

Full Circle with HCA Pictured below left is Jordan, 29 years ago, as a preschooler enrolled in HCA’s Building Blocks

Preschool. Today, Jordan lives in an apartment with his wife, has two cars and is employed part-

time at HCA, where it all started, through HCA’s Supported Employment Program. It has not

been the easiest journey for Jordan. From 2005-2013, Jordan resided at Broome Developmental

Center with other individuals diagnosed with varying developmental disabilities. In 2013 is when,

in Jordan’s words, “Cheryl found me”. Cheryl Smith is HCA’s Residential Director who at the

time was finding placement for men and women like Jordan in one of HCA’s many group homes.

By 2016, Jordan had developed independent living skills and no longer needed to reside in a

group home setting. Jordan now works as a 1:1 Aide in the preschool, at HCA’s Afterschool Res-

pite program, and substitutes as a Residential Counselor in HCA’s group homes. He is very ex-

cited to work for HCA. His job coach, Lisa, says “Jordan is a pleasure to work with and is very

easy going!”

Jordan is pictured here with Geoffrey, working as his 1:1 aide.

Our Binghamton University PwC Scholar students spent some time with HCA’s Building Blocks Preschoolers

and staff preparing for Spring. The preschoolers and the students painted rocks to be used in our newly

renovated garden that will be re-designed and maintained with the help of the BU Students. On Friday,

April 20, all of the BU students’ hard work and projects, inside and outside of our preschool, will culminate

with a Project Day Event involving nearly 100 Binghamton University PwC Scholar students!

Our Locations:

Main Office, Preschool, Clinic Finance, HR and Family Services Residential & Community Supports

18 Broad Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 139 Grand Avenue, Johnson City, NY 13790 1329 Campville Road, Endicott NY 13760

Phone: (607) 798-7117 Phone: (607) 217-0066 Phone: (607) 205-1077

Fax: (607) 798-0074 Fax: (607) 217-0069 Fax: (607) 953-4243

Email: hca1serves@aol.com

Find us on Facebook at

HCA of Southern NY, Inc.

Follow us on Instagram

@helpingcelebrateabilities

Remember to vote for HCA!

Gault Auto Group is continuing their community support this

year, giving away $5,000 a month to two organizations.

You can vote for HCA on our Facebook page or Gault’s Face-

book page as well as Gault Auto Group’s website.

Your continued support is important to us! Please visit our

website at www.hcaserves.com to make your donation today.

139 Grand Avenue

Johnson City, NY 13790

SAVE THE DATE!

HCA’s Kindergarten Preparedness Night is scheduled for

Tuesday, March 27th @ 18 Broad St., Johnson City, from

5:45-7:30 p.m. along with a USborn book fair from 5-8 p.m.

For more information, please call (607) 798-7117.