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Annual Report 2017

Board of Directors A Message from
the President
Daniel Weintraub
Board Chairperson   As you began our 2017 Annual Report, you may have noticed
a new name on the cover. We are now Community Services for
Kevin Wicka Every1. We recently changed our name to eliminate the label of
Vice Chairperson “developmentally disabled” and to promote our inclusiveness
as an Agency. We look forward to continue making wonderful
Rebecca Boyle achievements under this new name, while sticking to the same
Secretary goal we have always had: to help people in our community
achieve independence.
Shari Cook   Since Community Services began in 1989, our Agency has
Treasurer always strived to provide innovative, person-centered services.
In 2017, we celebrated so many incredible accomplishments that
Herb Bellamy have made our Agency even more innovative and allows us to
Board Member provide the people we support with the best services possible.
These accomplishments have focused on employment, transition
Kathy Collado and behavior services, affordable housing and more, all while
Board Member making sure every program is tailored to the unique interests
and abilities of each person we support.
Susan Emhof   Our biggest achievement in 2017 was the opening of our
Board Member Jefferson Career Exploration Center, located on the East Side of
Buffalo. After years of planning, hearing from people we serve,
David Kraus and gaining support within the community, we were able to
Board Member open the new center in October 2017. This incredible site offers
hands-on learning suites where the people we serve can explore
Bradford La Salle different career paths and learn the skills needed for a specific
Board Member job.
  We have already begun to partner with local businesses, such
Michael Rivera as The Basil Family of Dealerships and Hyatt Regency, to provide
Board Member Train the Trainer classes. Representatives from these local
businesses meet with people in our employment programs to
Rajat Singhal show them the specific skills and procedures needed to get the
Board Member jobs they want.
  The center also offers space for our after-school respite
Herman Tate program, including a sensory room, classrooms and a
Board Member playground. This gives the children we support a safe, engaging
environment to come to after school while their family and care
givers take care of personal business.
  In 2017, we also expanded our Behavior Intervention Program
through funding received from the Office of People with

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Developmental Disabilities. This service helps support families in their home so that outside
residential placement is not needed. Keeping the family together and happy in the best
possible environment is our goal.
  Another program that has seen a huge success is our Family Reimbursement Program,
which assists families with expenses incurred when caring for a person with a developmental
disability. These are costs families cannot get help with elsewhere and without our support,
would not be able to purchase the items or services they need.
  Additionally, we constructed a new affordable housing complex, Ridgeway Commons,
which just opened in Lackawanna this spring. This 32-unit complex offers beautiful and
affordable living options for individuals and families, including units set aside for people with
developmental disabilities.
  In this Annual Report, you will learn more about our innovative programs and how we are
revolutionizing the way we support the people we serve. It is thanks to our generous donors,
community partners, leadership team and dedicated employees that Community Services can
continue to grow and improve our services to better meet the needs of the people we support
and help them live the most independent lives possible.

Mindy Cervoni
President & CEO

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DID YOU KNOW?

In 2017, Community
Services supported

1,600 people
throughout Western

New York and
offered more than

40 programs.

In 2017, our Our Safe House was Our Agency
Agency was one of the first in the employs
ranked the 13th nation designed to help more than

largest people with 900 people.
nonprofit in developmental
disabilities who are
Buffalo. victims of domestic
violence and abuse.
Our PROMISE
services, designed to About 88 people
help 14 to 16-year-old were supported by

students learn job our Vocational
skills, supported 74 Services in 2017.

students in 2017. Our new Jeffeson
Career Exploration
We oversee Center is expected to
48 housing help over 200 people
properties in
explore careers
WNY. and train for jobs

each year.

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Financial Summary

Nearly 90% of our funding is allocated to programs and services.

Revenue $29,623,057 1% 1% Medicaid
$2,831,226 3% OPWDD
Medicaid $2,773,974 Rents
OPWDD $218,432 7% Erie County
Rents $361,351 1% Food Stamps
Erie County $930,686 Other Grants/Contracts
Food Stamps $306,618 8% Other Income
Other Grants/Contracts
Other Income 80%

Total Revenue $37,045,345

Expenses

Salaries $21,883,989 1% Salaries
Payroll Taxes & Fringes $6,736,275 3% Payroll Taxes & Fringes
Other than Pers Services $2,751,566 11% Other than Pers Services
Administration $4,118,291 7% Adminstration
Property $1,100,797 Property
Equipment $221,078 18% 59% Equipment

Total Expenses $36,811,996
Change in Net Assets $233,349

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Major Grants and Funding

NYSDOT $396,904
$305,323
New York State Department of Transportation $194,000
Acquired 6 new vehicles to expand our current fleet $171,046
$125,000
OPWDD
$6,079
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities $5,565
Developed Family Reimbursement Program

OPWDD

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Developed Intensive Respite Program for people 21+ years
old and their families

OPWDD

Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Expanded FSS Behavior Intervention Program

The Peter and Elizabeth
C. Tower Foundation

Implemented new accounting system, new server platform
and new HRIS system

United Way

Supplemented and expanded Safe House/homeless shelter
services

Niagara Area Foundation

Acquired sensory items to create a sensory room for our
respite program at our Humphrey Street location

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Niagara Area Foundation
supports sensory room

  Thanks to the generous support of the Niagara Area
Foundation and the Thelma L. & Milfred R. Beck Fund,
North Tonawanda and Niagara County children with
developmental disabilities have a safe haven for unwinding
and for navigating their sensory worlds.
  Our after-school and weekend Humphrey Street Respite
Program received a $5,565 grant to create a sensory room
for children with autism and other sensory disorders.
With the grant, we were able to purchase several sensory
items including bean bag seats, a bubble tube, fiber optic
curtains, pop-up tunnels and an LED projector.
  The sensory room helps children like Brooke and Joey to
control their sensory environment and to calm themselves.
Joey enjoys watching the changing lights and bubbles in
the bubble tube. Brooke said she loves to spend time in
the room when she comes to respite after school.
  “I really like to use the room. It’s comfortable and quiet
and helps me relax,” she said.
  Thank you to the Niagara Area Foundation for making a
difference in these children’s lives.

Behavior Intervention Program expands

  In 2017, we received funding from the Office for Program expansion
People with Developmental Disabilities to expand our enabled us to serve more
Behavior Intervention Program. The program provides than 30 new families.
intensive services to people with high behavioral
needs that significantly impact the person’s ability to to effectively manage behavior concerns
remain in the home with their family. independently. We also offer parenting support
  With support of this program, we were able to to parents with a disability to assist in ensuring
increase our team to include a Behavior Services their children do not need out of home
Coordinator, three Behavior Intervention Specialists placement. Additionally, we provide training on
and six Behavior Technicians in order to meet the parenting skills, child development, and social
needs of more families. Since we’ve expanded this interaction skills.
program, we have been able to serve more than 30   We are thrilled that we are now able to help
new families. even more people in the Western New York
  The program provides education and training community.
to caregivers in an attempt to teach them how

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Jefferson Career
Exploration Center

  With help and guidance from many businesses, College School of Hospitality, The Children’s
partners and funders, an innovative community Guild Foundation, Community Services Support
resource opened in October 2017.  Foundation, Copier Fax Business Technologies,
  The Jefferson Career Exploration Center offers Delaware North, Eaton Office Supply, First Niagara
hands-on learning suites to help people with Foundation, Hyatt Regency, James H. Cummings
various disabilities to gain skills that can help Foundation, The John R. Oishei Foundation,
them get jobs. The center offers an amazing KeyBank, M&T Bank, Northwest Savings Bank,
garage space for our automotive detailing suite, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York,
a mock hotel room for our hospitality suite, and Raymour & Flanigan, Spring-It-On Donors, Statler
an office suite for customer service training. We Foundation and VSP Graphic Group.
are working on developing more suites, including   Profits generated by our previous 2016
a professional kitchen and banquet area for those fundraising events, Chipping in for Community
interested in pursuing careers in the culinary arts. Services and Buffalo Inspired Art, Fare & Beer,
  We have partnered with local businesses to were designated to the development of the
offer Train the Trainer classes for the career Jefferson Career Exploration Center. Sponsors
suites. Representatives from these businesses contributing to our 2016 fundraising efforts
meet with staff members in our Pre-Vocational include: Abou Dewan and Hanna, AXA Advisors,
program to teach them the skills needed to help Bouvier Law, Brown & Brown Insurance, Copier Fax
people prepare for specific jobs. Business Technologies, Creative Structure Services,
  The center also houses an after-school and Datz Dat, Dopkins & Company LLP, Eaton Office
weekend respite program for the children we Supply, First Niagara Risk Management, GBUAHN,
support. Our respite spaces and playground Grandview Construction, Independent Health, JW
(coming soon) give children a safe, engaging Danforth, KeyBank, M&T Bank, Northwest Savings
place to spend time while enabling parents and Bank, Parkview Health Services, Time Warner
guardians to take care of other family needs. Cable, Towne Auto and Wegmans.
  We would like to thank all of our sponsors   Thank you to all who have supported this
and partners for their support of this project: innovative space that helps people to achieve their
Basil Family of Dealerships, Buffalo State dreams.

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People interested in Train the Trainer classes teach Our Jefferson Career Center
hospitality can practice their specific skills needed for the officially opened on October
skills using our mock 30th, 2017.
hotel room. jobs people want.

Respite classrooms offer Our gross motor room allows People can learn customer
a space for children to children to move and play services skills in our Office
participate in engaging with sensory-appropriate Suite.
activities after school. equipment.

Jefferson Career Exploration Center Grants 2017

The John R. Oishei Foundation $125,000
$100,000
Development of culinary suite and other suites, general
equipment and supplies for programs and buildout

Statler Foundation

Support development of the culinary arts learning suite

The Children’s Guild Foundation $55,000

Support development of the banquet suite, other suites and
respite areas as well as acquisition of interactive technology

James H. Cummings Foundation $20,000

Develop sensory room and gross motor room for respite
programs

East Hill Foundation $19,500

Playground restoration project

Northwest Savings Bank $5,000

Support the development of the Career Center

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Vocational Services “ ”Everyone here, they treat me with
respect. They don’t see my disability.
people were supported by -Anthony
our Vocational Services
Program last year. Vocational Finding Success
Services offers people we
support a path to independence   For several years, Anthony has worked as a youth mentor at the Boys
and are designed to fit a person’s and Girls Club of Buffalo. Here he has found success and a job he loves.
specific needs and provide a variety   As a youth mentor, Anthony helps students develop life, character
of opportunities. and leadership skills. He is determined to be a good role model and
support the children in his community. He works five days a week running
Competitive Employment activities, preparing meals, coaching one of the basketball leagues, and
more.
people secured or maintained   The Boys and Girls Club has worked closely with Anthony and his
competitive employment job coach to help him succeed and provide him with a supportive work
through our Supported environment. For example, youth mentors are required to have a driver’s
Employment Services. license, which Anthony does not have. His boss, Ms. Brown, waived this
Our team helps people explore requirement because she saw how dedicated Anthony was and how
career paths and obtain jobs they excited he was to help better his community. She also set him up with a
love, helping them become more driving buddy during his training so he could visit different sites and meet
independent and less reliant on different groups of kids.
governmental fundings and supports.   Last year, the Boys and Girls Club was recognized for their support of
Anthony at the Works For Me event hosted by the Office for People with
Community Developmental Disabilities. Both Anthony and the Boys and Girls Club
Pre-Vocational Program were featured in a video where they spoke about their experiences and
the importance of hiring people with disabilities.
people were supported   “Everyone here, they treat me with respect. They don’t see my disability.
in our Community Pre- They see that I work hard and that I love my job,” Anthony said.
Vocational Services. People   We are so grateful for our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club as
we support learn job skills through well as their outstanding commitment to working with Anthony.
volunteer opportunities and are able
to explore different career paths and
determine their interests. Volunteer
opportunities included the Food
Bank of WNY, the Matt Urban Hope
Center, Meals on Wheels and many
more.

PROMISE

youth were supported by
our PROMISE program.
PROMISE (Promoting the
Readiness of Minors in
Supplemental Security Income) helps
students ages 14 to 16 years old in
Buffalo and Niagara Falls city schools
develop job skills and explore career
interests. At the end of a three-year
term, students will be evaluated to
help them find career placement.

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Federal grant supports new
program, partnership

Community Services is partnering with the Family Mary Travers Murphy, Executive Director of the
Justice Center to improve access to domestic Family Justice Center, gave a presentation to
violence services and to provide prevention Community Services employees about domestic
education for people with intellectual and violence statistics and services the center provides.
developmental disabilities throughout the Western
New York region.

This program is funded through a three-year,
$500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.

The collaboration is known as HOPE of WNY, which
stands for Helping Others through Protection and
Empowerment. In addition to improving access to
services and education, the collaboration will also
ensure those with intellectual and developmental
disabilities are linked to specialized resources.

Some of the goals of HOPE of WNY include:

• Providing education and outreach that focuses
  on recognizing and preventing domestic violence
  for people with developmental and intellectual
  disabilities

• Increasing awareness, skills and comfort level
  of staff to support those involved in a domestic
  violence situation

• Identifying and enhancing policies and
  procedures to remove any barriers that limit
  access to domestic violence services

The Family Justice Center is a wonderful, “one-
stop” resource providing free services for domestic
violence victims and their children through several
partner agencies. We are proud to be partnering
with this organization to better help the people we
serve and educate our community.

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Providing a New Home

  This spring, we opened our brand new affordable housing complex, Ridgeway Commons, located in Lackawanna.
Development on the building began in 2017, and it was designed by Carmina Wood Morris DPC and built by Creative
Structures Services Construction.
  Our goal was to offer affordable, quality housing to people in our community. The completed project features 32
apartments for families and individuals, with 8 units set aside for people with intellectual disabilities. Handicapped
accessible apartments are also available to accommodate people with physical, visual and hearing needs.
  The new complex has already become home to several people, including Joel and his wife. They had previously
lived in Puerto Rico when Hurricane Maria hit. Joel said it was devastating, and they had no electricity or water. His
daughter brought them back to Buffalo where they eventually heard about Ridgeway Commons. They were able to
move in earlier this spring.
  “I love it here. My wife and I are so happy and grateful,” Joel said about their new apartment.
  Ridgeway Commons is also home to Shanon and Charlene, who are living in their own apartments for the first
time.
  This project was made possible by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, with funding from the Federal
Low Income Housing Credit program, New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation and the Office for People
with Developmental Disabilities. Thank you to our partners who helped make this project possible.

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Board of Directors
Community Services Support
Karen Silver Foundation Events
Chairperson
In 2017, our Community Services Support Foundation raised more than
Stephen Mayo $90,000, which includes proceeds from all of our events. These funds
Vice Chairperson support large and small projects, including our mini-grant program, and
help expand our programs and provide new experiences and options for
Scott Vahue the people we serve. Our Foundation’s continued success would not be
Treasurer possible without the support of our community and corporate partners.

Mindy Cervoni 4th Annual Golf Tournament,
Secretary Chipping in for Community Services

Tamara Bennett   The Community Services Support
Board Member Foundation hosted its 4th Annual
Golf Tournament, Chipping in for
Laura Daniels Community Services, at the beautiful
Board Member East Aurora Country Club.
  We had about 100 golfers
Justin Johnston participate, an increase from previous
Board Member years. Everyone was able to enjoy a
beautiful sunny day on the course and
Christyn Newlin a wonderful basket and silent auction
Board Member before dinner in the evening.
  Thanks to the support of our sponsors, the tournament raised funds
Robert O’Leary to enhance and expand our programs so our Agency can better meet
Board Member the needs of the people we serve.

Nelson Rivera 3rd Annual Buffalo Inspired Art, Fare & Beer:
Board Member Making Our Mission Possible

Alexandra Wehr   Our third annual Buffalo Inspired
Board Member event was held in October at The
Foundry Suites, which provided the
perfect atmosphere for the evening.
  Buffalo-themed artwork and
photographs created by the people
we support were up for bid along with
various silent auction items.
  Guests were able to learn more
about our programs and our new
Jefferson Career Exploration Center by visiting informational tables.
Our employees and people we support built personal connections with
our guests by sharing their stories of success. Funds raised during this
year’s event went toward our mini-grant program, which helps foster
creative service options to better support the people we serve.
  We would like to thank our corporate and community sponsors who
helped make this year’s event another success!

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Corporate Donors & Community Partners

To all of our wonderful sponsors and donors who have contributed to our success and
growth, thank you for your continued support of our mission.

$5,000 or more $4,999 - $2,500 $2,499 - $1,000

Creative Structure Services Bouvier Law, LLP AXA Advisors
Independent Health Carmina Wood Morris DPC Bonafide
KeyBank Dopkins & Company, LLP Britsol Village
Parkview Health Services Duke, Holzman Photiadis & Brown & Brown Insurance
Wegmans Gresens, LLP Cannon, Heyman
M&T Bank & Weiss, LLP
Northwest Savings Bank Certapro Painters
Eaton Office Supply
Flaherty Salmin CPAs
The Martin Group
Peak Performance
Rich Products
Towne Auto

Additional Donors

We appreciate the businesses and organizations that have made a donation to help
support our Agency. All donations, large or small, help us continue our Mission.

AdPro Sports Faith United Presbyterian Church Millin Medical
Amherst Laser & Wellness Center
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Geico Mix 96
BluePax Pharma
Buffalo Bills Girl Scout Troop 30371 Munro Products
Buffalo Sabres
Busch Flooring Grandview Construction Northtowns Remodeling
CMS Inspections
Copier Fax Hamburg Unitarian Universalist Church People Inc.
Dobmeier Janitorial Supply
East Aurora Country Club Harris Beach Suite Rx
Enterprise Fleet
Holiday Valley Tarantino Law Firm, LLP

Jewish Family Services TCGRx

JMLV Wealth Planning The Links at Ivy Ridge

Law Office of Ambar Bhargava Tickets.com

MAC Groups Townsquare Media

Marketing Tech ThreeB Promotions

VSP Graphic Group

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Individual Donors

Thank you to each and every one of you for your generous support, dedication and
onging advocacy. It is thanks to you that the people we support are able to become
more independent and thrive in our community.

Cathy Bamat Bill and Marion Hamilton Robert O‘Leary
Mary Banks Nicole Harvey Carrie Orcutt
Elizabeth Bidjov John and Jennifer Haughton Kevin Pacanowski
Ann Blass Patty Heary Kimberly Palermo
Rebecca and Patrick Boyle Kari Heigl Julian Patterson
Mike Brady Kelly Heine Maria Poulk
Debra Brunett Maureen and John Hurley Lori Raybold
Sandra Calandra Anthony Illos Michael Rivera
Constance Campanaro Mary Beth Iwanski Jessica Robinson
Mindy and Jon Cervoni Steve Jagord Tammy Rodriguez
Sharon and Rich Chmielnicki Brenda Jankowski Heather Ross
Bernadette Clark Vanessa Johnson Deborah Roth
Colleen Clark Justin Johnston Rachael Russ
Lorna Clarke Barbara Kalinowski Nicole Saunders and Family
Earl Cohan Sean Keenan Allison Schmandt
Bill Collins Kelly Kinderman Rob Shafer
Laura Daniels Brian and Sharon Kramer Lisa Sharp
Marie Delmonte David Kraus Stuart Alan Southern
John Drexelius Jr. Robert Kropczynski Linda Szmanda
Susan Emhof Bradford La Salle Jennifer Thiebolt
Jayne Evert Kristie Lawler Haslin Torres
Michael and Bridget Faso Stephen and Jill Mayo Chris Trapp
David Ferreri Robert and Nora McGuire Nicole Turner
Mark Foley Michele Mehaffy Scott Vahue
Rhonda Frederick Melissa Metro Lorraine Vega
Joseph Genovese Barbara Morris Alexandra Wehr
Donna Gill Jennifer and Kevin O‘Brien Daniel Weintraub
Tammy Gorman Michael and Dawn Odrzywolski Julie Westerman
Kenneth Jr. and Lesley Haak Sandra O‘Hara Shelly Wood

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Community Services Support Foundation provides support to Community Services for Every1. It
secures financial resources and manages funds that support organizations and activities that provide
and improve services for people with developmental disabilities in Western New York. The Foundation
offers opportunities for donors to participate in the pursuit of service excellence, new services and new
approaches that improve the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities.

Foundation Financials

Foundation Revenue

Revenue $66,379 24% Special Events (net)
$4,359 5% Contributions Unrestricted
Special Events (net) $22,379 Investment Income (Loss)
Contributions Unrestricted
Investment Income/(Loss)

Total Revenue $93,117 71%

Foundation Expenses

Expenses $6,140 15%
$15,405
Fundraising Expenses $18,362 46% Fundraising Expenses
Contributions to Affiliates Contributions to Affiliates
General & Administrative $39,907 39% General & Administrative
$53,210
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets

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Mini-Grants 2017

Each year, the Community Services Support Foundation receives many requests for mini-grants, which
are used to fill gaps in services, programs or supports for the people we serve. As the Foundation
continues to grow and be successful, the greater the number of requests that can be awarded and the
more people that can be better served. The Foundation is proud to have helped these dreams become
reality and looks forward to next year’s applications. Below are three of the 2017 mini-grant projects:

Creating Connections Picnic

One of the biggest events of the year is our
Creating Connections Picnic. People we support
had the chance to engage in fun activities,
socialize, and network with various vendors to
learn more about resources available to them,
such as health care organizations and therapy dog
programs. People also enjoyed creating artwork,
face painting, airbrush tattoos, dancing and more!
Thanks to this mini-grant, this event was provided
at no cost to the people we support.

Music Creativity

We are always trying to find new ways to help
the people we support unwind and express their
creativity. Our new recording studio gives people
a place to express their thoughts and feelings
through writing and singing. The studio includes a
professional microphone and recording equipment
and software. It’s a therapeutic experience that
many people in our day programs enjoy.

Garden Center

This mini-grant enabled our employees to
purchase gardening tools and seeds to create
an indoor garden at one of our locations. Our
employees wanted to have something that could
be used all year long and felt that gardening
would not only help keep people engaged but
help them reduce stress as well. The people in our
day program planted a variety of vegetables and
have been dedicated to tending the garden on a
daily basis.

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In Memoriam

Last year, Community Services lost two amazing women who were committed to making a difference in
people’s lives and whose careers here had a profound influence on our Agency.

Michelle Archer, a former Community Services
team member, spent many years with our Agency.
She was a compassionate champion of people
with disabilities and always treated everyone she
encountered with dignity, respect and grace.

During her tenure here, Michelle held several
significant roles and helped start our self-advocacy
group, L.E.A.D.E.R.S., which is still thriving today.

Even after she retired, Michelle continued to be a
dedicated supporter of people with developmental
disabilities. She is greatly missed by our Agency, but
is remembered for her sweet, kind and beautiful soul
as well as the wonderful work she did throughout
her time here.

Izetta Williams began her career at Community
Services in 2013. Her drive and passion helped her
work her way up from direct care to eventually
become the Assistant Director of Residential
Services.

She was determined to make sure her passion for
helping others was replicated, so she worked hard
to produce leaders with that same passion.

Izetta dedicated her career to enhancing the lives
of the people we support, promoting inclusion for
everyone, and spreading her passion and positivity
to her co-workers. She is truly missed by our
Agency, but her spirit and commitment to serving
others lives on.

We remember all those we lost in 2017. While they may have left us, the impact they have had on us will
not be forgotten.

Mark Adams Ronald Gawron Kelly McArtney
Alijuwanna Bailey Kent Green Loreen Poole
Beverly Capodicasa Richard Ligouri Debra Tappan

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Leadership www.csevery1.com

Mindy Cervoni Earl Cohan
President & Chief Executive Officer Director of Clinical and Residential Services

Sharon Chmielnicki Jaime Fitscher
Vice President of Programs and Director of Finance
Chief Operating Officer
Kari Heigl
Jennifer O’Brien Director of Funding and Reimbursement
Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer Brenda Jankowski
Director of Human Resources
Lindsay Goodenough
Vice President of Administrative Services Vijay Kodan
Director of Information Technology
Kelly Kinderman
Vice President of Program Support Michelle Rechin
and Development Director of Behavior and Case Management Services

Gordon Anthony Jessica Robinson
Director of Building and Property Director of Day and Employment Services

Kim Blamowski
Director of Quality Management

Out of the Blue WNY

  In 2017, Community Services began a wonderful
partnership with Out of the Blue WNY. The mission of Out
of the Blue is to enhance the quality of life for adults with
disabilities living throughout Western New York.
  Last June, Out of the Blue delivered beautiful flowerpots
to several of our residential sites to brighten up their front
yards. Later that summer, they arranged for the Anderson’s
food truck to visit our Jefferson Career Exploration Center.
They provided 100 people in our day programs with free ice
cream, helping to take and serve orders.
  In December, Out of the Blue organized a catered lunch
for the people we serve so they were able to eat, relax and
socialize while celebrating the holidays. Out of the Blue also
delivered wreaths to some of our residential sites to help
bring holiday cheer to those we support.
  We are so grateful to partner with this wonderful
organization and look forward to continue working with
them in the future.

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Your contributions make it possible for us to continue
furthering our mission every day. As a friend and partner,

we extend our sincerest thanks for your support.

Online Giving

Gifts can be made online by visiting our website. All
contributions are made through a secure donation system.

www.csevery1.com/donate
or by mail to:

Community Services Support Foundation
180 Oak Street

Buffalo, NY 14203

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