2009 - United Way of Western Connecticut

2009 

UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT 

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 

United Way 

of Western Connecticut

Leadership is 

inspired when 

it works to solve 

the crisis at hand 

without taking 

your eyes off the 

future and what 

is needed for 

lasting change. 

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Rey Giallongo, Chairman 

First County Bank 

Lynn D. Mohlenhoff, Secretary 

Salisbury Bank & Trust Co. 

Robert Ronan, Treasurer 

Actis-Grande, Ronan & Company 

William Callion 

Community Volunteer 

Brooke Feder 

Cushman & Wakefield of CT 

Shirley Fishbach 


Jim Fuchs 

Praxair 

Frank Kelly 

Danbury Health Systems 

WE ARE A LEADER 

WE ARE A LEADER IN MOBILIZING THE RESOURCES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND 

OUR COMMUNITIES Serving Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, 

Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, 

Sherman, Stamford, Warren, Washington 

Mark A. Kristy 

Pricewaterhouse Coopers 

Vincent Nolan 

Town of New Milford 

Barbara Phillips 

Phillips Consulting 

Sandy Rankin 


Mike Rizzo 

Caldwell & Walsh 

Jim Schmotter 

Western CT State University 

Andrew Zeitlin 

Shipman & Goodwin

“United” has been part of our name for more than 60 years. 

Even more, it has been a defining word for the work we have 

done in strengthening our local communities. 

Yet today, the word “united”, as embodied in our 

call to “Live United”, has brought a new voice and 

purpose to our work. This year we responded to 

our extraordinary times by launching an interactive 

“100 Days, 100 Ways We Live United” campaign 

highlighting remarkable individual acts of 

kindness. Whether helping a single mother prepare 

a budget, finding time to read to a child, or driving 

an elderly person to a doctor’s appointment, 100 

days of “Tweets” proved the power of small acts. 

We also launched a separate and entirely electronic 

emergency basic needs campaign (“Take Five 

to Give Five”) which in a few short weeks raised 

desperately needed funds to support local shelters, 

food pantries, clothing distribution centers and 

emergency assistance programs. 

While our efforts to respond to extraordinary 

economic challenges may have been more visible 

this year, we remain committed to long-term 

strategies to help people build and sustain better 

lives. Health, Income and Education remain the 

three key building blocks to building a better life - 

that’s who we are and what we believe. 

For the first time in our country’s history, a 

generation of children may be worse off than their 

parents. This is true, not just economically, but in 

all measures of societal success. 

To address these challenges, United Way of Western 

Connecticut’s recently adopted 2-year strategic plan 

calls for particular attention to three key initiatives 

– childhood obesity, school readiness and financial 

stability. Each of these issues challenges the 

potential for our next generation to lead the kind of 

life we want for ourselves and our children. 

Childhood obesity is critical because if we do not 

address the epidemic of unhealthy kids in our own 

communities, the next generation will live shorter, 

less healthy lives and our health care system will 

be overwhelmed by an avalanche of obesity-related 

health care problems. 

School Readiness (preparing kids to be successful 

in school in their earliest years) is essential to 

the long-term success of our communities. More 

directly, children who enter school at performance 

levels below those of their peers are often burdened 

by this achievement gap for the rest of their lives 

and in the most unexpected ways. Not only does 

underachievement increase the high school dropout 

rate (and future income), it also tends to put 

children at a higher risk for broader social problems 

like substance abuse and criminal activity. Truly 

getting off to a good start can pave the way for 

long-term success. 

And speaking of long term success, how can we 

build a strong community when there are people 

struggling to make ends meet? There are those in 

our community in need of the most fundamental 

support from their neighbors – food, clothing 

and shelter. Our goal is to provide the support 

necessary for these individuals but to do so in ways 

that create long-term financial stability. 

You’ll be hearing more about these three key 

initiatives (Strong Start, Strong Heart, Strong 

Home) in the coming months, but our long standing 

process of investing in our community’s success 

will continue. Whether it is in Health, Income or 

Education, our donor’s return on investment, as 

always, is not monetary; it is long-term sustainable 

impact in our community. 

We live united because this is our community, 

our neighborhoods, our families and our future. 

Join us in becoming a mobilizing force for positive 

social change. By giving people in our community 

the chance to build and sustain better, more 

productive and healthier lives. Live United - 

Give, Advocate, Volunteer. 

Michael Johnston 

CEO 

Rey Giallongo 

UWWC Board Chair 



Rey Giallongo 

UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT • 2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 1

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. 

United Way gave 

a call to action; 

our communities 

responded. 

During a difficult time, we wanted to hear about the good things people were doing in spite of the recent 

economic recession. So we asked volunteers, donors, and the general public, “How Do You Live United?” 

For 100 days people shared their stories with us and we sent them out via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and 

our blog. It was great to catch a glimpse of just one of these actions, every day, and pause to reflect on 

the good. Here are some examples: 

Today, I talked to my son about the importance of giving and caring for others. 

from Sam Mathis of Praxair 

Today, I organized and promoted a food drive to bring much needed supplies into the community. 

from Jennifer Ferraiuolo at Danbury Hospital 

Today, I was a mentor to a child at Chester-Addison Community Center. 

from Barbara Seith of Genworth Financial 

Today, I worked with my Rotary Club to get a free dictionary to every 3rd grader in New Milford. 

from Ivan Shiffman at Union Savings Bank 

Today, I helped a single mother of two to get back on her feet. 

from Jackie Mastrolillo of Moots, Pellegrini, Mannion, Martindale, & Dratch 

Today, we collected 1,900 diapers which will be distributed to local families in need! 

from Monica Rodriguez and the 8th Grade members of the Anti-Bullying Committee at Kent Center School 

Today, I helped Latino parents at Stamford’s schools learn more about the risk of drugs, alcohol, and 

tobacco use. 

from Andres Rojas at Lower Fairfield County Regional Action Council 

Today, I found a math tutor for a woman who is working toward her GED. 

from Louise Moss at Women’s Mentoring Network 

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It Only Takes Five Minutes 

To Help Someone Move From 

Despair To Hope. And Our 

Donors Were Just The People 

To Do It. 

In March 2009 it was evident to United Way staff 

and volunteers that the spike in demand for 

basic needs was taking a toll on our nonprofit 

partners. In response, UWWC decided to launch 

a separate campaign in the spring to directly 

support the increased needs of its community. 

Using social networking tools and support from 

The News-Times and The Advocate, people were 

asked to Give at least $5, Advocate by using 

their own personal networks to raise awareness 

of the need, and Volunteer to hand out the 

FamilyWize discount prescription card to those 

lacking health insurance. 

The Take Five to Give 5 campaign ran from May 

through July 2009, and was a great success! 

Many people participated during the campaign 

ranging from elected officials, representatives 

from social service agencies, local volunteers 

and the media. As a result we were able to 

infuse $87,000 back into the community! 

100% of the dollars raised went directly to the 

basic needs programs.

Healthy Baby Diaper 

Drive a Success 

As the cost of basic needs rise and unemployment 

worsens, many families are facing the 

difficult choice between providing food and supplies 

or diapers for their babies. An adequate 

monthly supply of diapers costs $100 a month 

or more. Working families who may barely be 

making ends meet rely on daycare providers, 

who require an adequate daily supply of diapers. 

Food stamps and federal WIC support do not 

allow diapers as eligible purchases. 

In October local businesses held diaper 

drives throughout the region. Thankfully 

our community responded, and over 13,000 

diapers were collected. 

We applaud these businesses 

for heeding our call for help! 

Bank of America 

Danbury Fair 

Fairfield County Bank 

GE 

Kent Center School 

People’s United Bank 

Savings Bank of Danbury 

Trident 

Diapers were distributed 

to the following organizations: 

Birthright 

CACD 

Hopeline Pregnancy Center 

New Milford Social Services 

New Milford First Congregational Church/ Baby 

Bundles Program 

Junior League of Stamford — Norwalk 

ADVOCATE. 

Children from Hawley Elementary School from Newtown collect coins for the Basic Needs 

campaign; Born Learning Trail at Stamford’s Early Childhood Fair; excited children receiving 

their new backpacks in New Milford; local children help promote the Basic Needs campaign 

at the Danbury Fair Mall; UWWC facilitates the GDNRC Legislative Listening Forum; Michael 

Johnston promotes the EITC program in Stamford with US Congressman Jim Himes, Jonathan 

Hoch of Domus and Norma Brudwick of the IRS EITC Administration; food collected at the letter 

carrier’s annual food drive; UWWC participates in Project Homeless Connect in Danbury. 


INCOME 

United Way Builds the Support 

System Needed for People to 

Gain Financial Stability 

2009-2010 Funded Programs 

That Promote Financial Stability 

and Self Sufficiency 

NORTHERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY 

Ability Beyond Disability Supported Independent Living 

AIDS Project Greater Danbury Rent Subsidy 

American Red Cross Connnecticut Regional Chapter Disaster Services 

Amos House Amos House Transitional Living Program 

Association of Religious Communities Danbury Resettlement 

The Emergency Aid Network 

CACD Food Pantry 

VITA Income Tax 

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Family Loan Program 

Morning Glory Breakfast Program 

Connecticut Legal Services Legal Aid- Civil 

Family & Children’s Aid Home Care Program 

Housing Development Fund Housing Resource Center 

Foreclosure Intervention 

Interlude The Intensive Residential 

Support Program 

Literacy Volunteers of America - Danbury Adult Teaching and Tutoring 

Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage 

The Salvation Army Community Emergency Assistance 

Shelter of the Cross Renewal House 

TBICO Key Rings Security Deposit Assistance 

The Corporate Edge 

WeCAHR Advocacy for Adults with Disabilities 

SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTY 

American Red Cross Connnecticut Regional Chapter Disaster Services 

Wheels Transportation Program 

Connecticut Legal Services Legal Aid - Civil 

Housing Development Fund Foreclosure Intervention 

Interlude The Supportive Housing Project 

Literacy Volunteers on the Green Literacy (ESL) Training 

TBICO The Corporate Edge 

WeCahr Advocacy for Adults with Disabilities 

STAMFORD 

Abilis Stamford Residential Services 

American Red Cross Connnecticut Regional Chapter Disaster Response 

ARI of Connecticut Individualized Home Supports 

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Elderly Hispanic Outreach Program 

Senior Neighborhood Support Services 

New Covenant House of Hospitality 

Connecticut Legal Services Legal Aid - Civil 

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Food Bank 

Housing Development Fund Foreclosure Intervention 

International Institute of Connecticut Immigration & Citizenship Counseling 

Refugee Services 

Jewish Family Service Employment Readiness Education Center 

Case Management 

Local Initiatives Support Corporation/LISC Fairfield County Collaborative Fund 

for Affordable Housing 

Literacy Volunteers of Stamford-Greenwich English for Speakers of Other Languages 

Mutual Housing Association of SW CT Housing Development 

New Neighborhoods, Inc. Affordable & Supportive Housing 

Development and Preservation 

Person-to-Person Emergency Assistance 

Shelter for the Homeless Pacific House 

Berkely House 

Urban League of Southern Connecticut Financial Education for Youths and Adults 

The Women’s Business Development Center Financial Coaching 


Capacity Building Grants 


CACD RSVP 

GDNRC Capacity Building 

The Volunteer Center serving Western CT Comprehensive Volunteer Services 

STAMFORD 

The Volunteer Center of Southwestern Volunteer Development 

Fairfield County Nonprofit Resource Center Training

Five building blocks to financial stability 

FAMILY SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT 

A full-time job that pays minimum wage cannot even 

cover basic housing costs in western Connecticut. 

Providing support to help individuals learn new skills, 

retain employment and advance their careers helps 

ensure a brighter future. 

UWWC supports a range of programs that provide 

job training, literacy skills, and job support for those 

with disabilities. 

INCOME SUPPORTS 

For those whose income will not rise, support for 

meeting basic needs within the limits of that income 

is crucial. 

UWWC supports basic needs programs to help 

families who are on the brink of disaster. Funded 

programs range from emergency services, soup 

kitchens and clothing distribution to legal aid and 

information on public assistance. 

211 Navigator allows web visitors 

to quickly learn whether they 

might be able to get help to pay for 

things like food, health insurance, 

and child care. 24 state and federal 

programs are linked to the program. 

FamilyWize reduces the 

cost of medicine for 

children, families and 

individuals with no prescription drug coverage. United 

Way distributes discount drug cards to help families 

manage their health care expenses, saving money for 

other needs. 

SAVINGS AND ASSETS 

By improving a family’s ability to save, you open 

the doors to a future of possibilities. Over 18% of 

households with an annual income of $30,000 or less 

GAIN and 

SUSTAIN 

ASSETS 

INCREASE 

INCOME 

BUILD 

SAVINGS 

are ‘unbanked’, with another 20% ‘underbanked’. 

Financial literacy and sound credit are vital for a 

more secure future. 

We also increase people’s access to Earned 

Income Tax Credits through promotion of VITA 

(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) centers to help 

families get the tax credits they deserve. 

MANAGEABLE EXPENSES 

When households spend more than 30% of their 

income on housing, they may not have enough 

income for other necessities such as food, clothing, 

medical care, transportation, utilities or emergencies. 

United Way works with programs that teach financial 

literacy skills. 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

The lack of affordable housing is the top concern 

cited in Stamford’s Community Needs Assessment. 

In fact, the Stamford/Norwalk area remains the third 

costliest rental market in the nation. 

United Way has been a leader in funding 

programs that range from homeless services 

to home ownership. 

• Project Homeless Connect 

• Key Rings security deposit program 

• Housing Resource Center 

• Foreclosure Prevention Initiative 

• Fairfield County Collaborative 

for Affordable Housing 

• New Neighborhoods 

• Mutual Housing Association of SWCT 

A strong home 

starts with financial 

stability. United 

Way strengthens 

communities by 

identifying and 

tackling the underlying 

causes of the most 

serious social issues 

facing our local 

neighbors. One of the 

most critical is the 

financial instability 

of low-to-moderate 

income families. 


EDUCATION 

United Way Works to Ensure 

Families Have the Skills and 

Resources Needed to Succeed 

in School and Life 


That Help Children, Youth and 

Families Achieve Their Potential 


Association of Religious Communities Domestic Violence Prevention System 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern CT Good Friends 

Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield After School and Vacation Program 

CACD Action Early Learning Center 

Connecticut Instititue for Communities Harambee Youth Center 

Danbury Children First Lee y Seras 

Parent Leadership Development Institute 

People Empowering People 

Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center COPES Program 

Parent Aide Family Enrichment Service 

Team Programs 

Volunteer Mentor Program 

Families Network of Western CT Nurturing Families - Home Visitiation 

Nurturing Parents Program - Parent Groups 

Family & Children's Aid Harmony House 

Starshine Home (Danbury Safe Home) 

Girl Scouts of Connecticut The Girl Scout Program 

Interfaith Social Action Corporation Interfaith Early Learning Center 

Regional YMCA of Western CT Camp Greenknoll 

Escape to the Arts 

Great Hollow Wilderness Camp 

Nursery School Child Care 

School Age Child Care 

The Salvation Army The Right Place 

WeCAHR Advocacy for Children and Families 

Women's Center of Greater Danbury Domestic Violence Services 

Resource Services 

Sexual Assault Services 


Boy Scouts of America, CT Rivers Council Boy Scouting 

Cub Scouting 

Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center Parent Aide Family Enrichment Service 

Teams Program 

Family & Children's Aid Starshine Home 

Girl Scouts of Connecticut The Girl Scout Program 

Kent Children's Center Scholarship Program 

New Milford Visiting Nurse Association Nurturing Families 

WeCahr Advocacy for Children and Families 

Women's Center of Greater Danbury Domestic Violence Services 

Sexual Assault Services 

Women's Resource Services 

STAMFORD 

Abilis Stamford Birth to Three Services 

Boys & Girls Club of Stamford After School Program 

Childcare Learning Centers Early Care and Education Program 

Domestic Violence Crisis Center PeaceWorks 

Domus Family Advocate Program 

Career & Post Secondary Transition Services 

Jewish Community Center JumpStart Program 

Women's Mentoring Network First Generation College Bound 

Yerwood Center YES Camp 

Yerwood Scholars Extended Day Program 

PRIDE Extended Day Program 

YMCA of Stamford L.E.A.D. Academy 

L.E.A.D Program 

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Connecticut saves 

nearly $20 for every 

dollar invested in 

quality preschool. 

KidsforCT.org 

UNITED WAY WORKS TO ELIMINATE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BEFORE KINDERGARTEN 

Every child deserves a strong start. Yet almost half of America’s kindergartners enter school unprepared, 

with at-risk & impoverished children already 1-2 years behind. 

The positive significance of a high quality early childhood experience to a child’s future success is 

well documented. 

United Way is targeting resources to improving quality early childhood learning in the region. We are 

investing dollars, taking a leadership role and finding creative ways to partner with others to ensure all 

children are ready for school in our region. 

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WAY THE BRAIN DEVELOPS 

Infant and toddler brain nerve cells are formed and connected every time the child 

is exposed to a human interaction or event in the environment. We literally have the 

ability to shape a child’s brain for success. 

A child’s first teacher is family. That’s why United Way supports Born Learning, a public engagement 

campaign helping families, caregivers and communities to build on early learning for young children. When 

adults interact with children – talking, singing, and playing rhyming games – they stimulate language and 

vocabulary development and build important foundations for learning to read. Born Learning offers fun 

activities for parents and caregivers to engage their child. 

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS LEADING THE WAY 

United Way is actively involved in early childhood and educational aspects in all of our communities. 

Community plans have been developed in Stamford and Danbury to ensure that all children are ready for 

school, and United Way has been a key partner and leader in this process. Plans include a broad range of 

strategies such as improving literacy among children and their families, ensuring that the transition to school 

is successful, and encouraging participation in high quality preschools. To see a copy of the community plans 

visit our website at www.uwwesternct.org 

The annual Early Childhood Fair has become an event families look forward to in Stamford. United Way 

volunteers install Born Learning Trails at this event, and at a variety of parks, that get children moving 

and learning in a fun way. 

IMAGINATION LIBRARY PUTS BOOKS INTO EVERY CHILD’S HANDS 

Graduation from high school can be predicted reasonably well by a child’s 

reading skills at the end of third grade. That’s why Imagination Library is 

such an important program under our StrongStart initiative. 

This innovative partnership with the Dollywood Foundation offers free 

books every month to children ages four and under. The program was 

piloted in Danbury and is now expanding to other towns. 

The early years 

of a child’s life 

significantly 

impact language 

skills, social 

and emotional 

development, and 

school readiness. 

All children should 

start kindergarten 

ready, equipped to 

succeed to the best 

of their abilities. 


HEALTH 

United Way Promotes Good 

Health by Making Care 

Accessible and Affordable 


That Help Everyone Receive Quality 

Physical and Mental Health Care 


AIDS Project Greater Danbury HIV/AIDS Prevention Education 

& Outreach 

Drug Treatment Advocate 

AmeriCares Free Clinics AmeriCares Free Clinic of Danbury 

Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Behavioral Health Clinic 

Connecticut Counseling Centers Danbury Opioid Treatment 

Danbury VNA Home Health Care 

Public Health Program 

Danbury Youth Services TARGET 

Youth and Family Counseling Program 

Family & Children’s Aid Child Guidance Center 

Interfaith AIDS Minstry The Living Pantry 

Interlude Intensive Residential Recovery Program 

Kevin’s Community Center Free Medical Clinic 

MCCA Latino Outreach and Treatment 

Sobering Center 

Newtown Parent Connection Community Education & Empowerment 

Newtown Youth & Family Services Behavioral Health Services for 

Children and Adults 

Regional Hospice of Western CT Healing Hearts Children’s Program 

Healing Hearts Town Program 

Regional YMCA of Western CT Activate America 

Boughton Street Scholarships 

Ridgefield VNA Monthly Visit Program 

Well Child Clinic 


American Red Cross Blood Services 

Connnecticut Regional Chapter Health & Safety Preparedness Training 

CMHA/Northwest Center Multi-Disciplinary Assessment 

for Family Services Psychotherapy Services for Uninsured 

Bilingual Families 

Family & Children’s Aid Child Guidance Center 

MCCA Outpatient Program - New Milford 

New Milford Hospital Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Services 

New Milford VNA New Milford VNA Hospice 

STAMFORD 

Child Guidance Center Crisis Division Programs 

of Southern Connecticut Ongoing Treatment Division Programs 

Domestic Violence Crisis Center Crisis Shelter 

Counseling and Advocacy 

Family & Children’s Agency Service for Seniors 

Family Centers Mental Health and Counseling 

School Based Health Centers 

Stamford Cares 

Jewish Community Center Senior Adult Program 

Jewish Family Service Counseling and Psychotherapy 

Residential Cleaning Service 

Kids in Crisis Adolescent Emergency Services 

Liberation Programs Liberation House 

Outpatient Services & Aftercare 

Family & Youth Options 

RF Youth Boxing After School Program 

The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Services and Education 

Crisis Counseling and Education 

8 UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT • 2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY


Partners with 

Existing Coalitions 

THE STATISTICS ARE STARTLING 

Childhood obesity has tripled since 1980. 

Negative outcomes of obesity in children include poor 

academic performance, increased mental stress, and 

increased risks for health consequences. 

Obesity has become one of the most important public health 

issues with related health care costs of $117 billion annually. 

CT State Dept of Ed standardized fitness test for Danbury school 

system shows a steady decline in children passing. In 2007/2008 

only 19% passed. 

In Connecticut, the gap between racial and economic groups is 

significant when it comes to overweight and obesity rates. One in 

four children (27.3%) are overweight or obese. 

Nearly one in three Hispanic (32.4%) and almost one in two 

African Americans (44.9%) are overweight or obese. 

STAMFORD’S CHILDHOOD OBESITY TASK FORCE 

Under the leadership of Stamford Hospital, a city-wide childhood obesity task force is addressing this 

health epidemic among our children. The task force focuses on the preventive health message of 5-2-1-0: 

For each day, 5 fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour or more of physical activity, 

and 0 to almost no sugar-sweetened beverages. 

THE COALITION FOR HEALTHY KIDS 

With the challenging vision to make the greater Danbury community the healthiest in Connecticut, 

United Way co-chairs this Danbury-based group that has been addressing the childhood obesity epidemic 

for the past four years. After gathering extensive local data, the group is launching the Healthy Kids Pilot 

Program. This program will engage in strategies that will result in improved CT Physical Fitness scores 

for an elementary school in Danbury, with the intention of expansion to the whole system. 

HEALTHY COMMUNITY 2020 

Healthy Community 2020 was established in New Milford as a collaborative for health 

professionals and service providers. Its primary focus is on community fitness, child and adult 

obesity, and the availability of dental services for the uninsured. To address obesity in 2007, 

efforts included The Walking Project, a month long event where 17 fifth grade classes 

partnered with a community business to increase their daily exercise. 

United Way is a key partner and leader within the Stamford, Danbury and New Milford 

coalitions as we launch our strong heart initiative. 

Our children 

must become 

healthier and 

childhood 

obesity must 

be eliminated. 

Their future 

depends on it. 


VOLUNTEERS 

The following 

people served on 

committees and 

review teams 

in 2009. United 

Way could not 

accomplish its 

work without the 

help of these 

volunteers. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Robert Dolian 

Brooke Feder 


James Fuchs 

Reyno A. Giallongo, Jr. 

Frank Kelly 


Lynn D. Mohlenhoff 

Barbara J. Phillips 

Sandra L. Rankin 

Mike Rizzo 

Bob Ronan 

James Schmotter 


Holly Wolff 

COMMUNITY COUNCILS 

NORTHERN FAIRFIELD 

Carl Bailey, Jr. 

Stephen Bull 

George A. Coleman 

Hillel Goldman Esq. 

George Herring 

Mary Ann Houser 

Frank Kelly 

Jay Lent 

Joyce Ligi 

Ralph McIntosh, Jr. 

Jerry Murphy 


Mike Rizzo 

Jeff Ryer 

Lisa Scails 

Paul Scalzo 


Michael L. Stern, Ph.D. 

Bob E. Williams 

SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD 

Ellamae Baldelli 

Heather Beck 

Jennifer Birdseye 

Cecilia Buck-Taylor 

Joseph F. Buzaid, Jr. 

Dorothy Christman 

Dr. Lisa C. Diamond 

Michael Gold 

Dan Lachmann 

Michelle Liguori 

Ann Martindale 

Margie McClure 


Larry Neary 

Vincent Nolan 

Mary Jane Sartwell 

Frank Wargo 

STAMFORD 

Craig Allen 

Michael Bellach 

Karen Carter 

Jack Condlin 

Imelda D-Luc 

Ernest DiMattia 

Brooke Feder 



Harry P. Hurvitz 

Pam Koprowski 


Deborah W. LaBerge 

Diana Lenkowsky 

Laura McCafferty 

Cynthia A. Mixcus 

Mo Reynolds 

Dudley Williams 



GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE 

James Fuchs 


Frank Kelly 

Mark Kristy 

Holly C. Wolff 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Fanny Ferreira 

James Gareau 

Jay Lent 

Joyce Ligi 

Bob Ronan 

Rohit R. Shenoy 

Jack Tyransky 

Bob E. Williams 

HUMAN RESOURCE 

COMMITTEE 

Paulette Alviti 

Sally Arconti 

Paige Brewer 

Duane Giannini 

Tim Kidman 

Eric Lubochinski 

Barbara J. Phillips 

MARKETING COMMITTEE 

Janice Lea 

Larry Neary 

Shelley Northrop 

Marie O’Neill 

Kristin Tetreault 

TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY 

COMMITTEE 

Laurie Dale 


Dr. Ronald Drozdenko 

Karen Higgins-Carter 

Brian Kinney 

Darcy G. MacDonald 

Debbie Mancini 

Dave Mancusi 

Tarun Mendiratta 

Tom Morrissey 


Jonathan Soares 

Melissa Tirado 

2009 COMMUNITY IMPACT 

REVIEW TEAM MEMBERS 


Janice Beekman 

Wendy Bradley 

Curt Brantl 

Gail Clarke 

Mary-Pat Cottrell 

Patty DelVecchio 

Mary Kay Duus 

Dr. Ronald B. Faanes 

Karen Facini 

William Fasano 

Beth Ann Fetzer 

Juleen Flanigan 

Jeffrey Forger 


Peter Hirsch 

Nancy Holland 

Mary-Ann Houser 

Samuel Hyman 

Connie Kaufman 

Laila B. Khouri 

Nancy Kuhn 

Creighton Lee 

Di Masters 

Rocco Murano 

Linda Nasser 

Robert Palmer 

Judith Platt 

William Roper 

Judy Rosentel 

Stephen G. Rosentel 

Maura Ruby 

Lisa Scails 

Michael Sharbaugh 

Kevin Sheehan 

Barbara Shimmel 

Greg Slomba 

Michael L. Stern Ph.D. 

Marina Trejo 

Sandra Ward 

Fred Weisman 

SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD 

Heather Beck 

Lizzie Faust 

Heidi Gartland 

Michael Gold 

Kathleen Maloney 



Arthur Putnam

Darlene Russell 

Mary Jane Sartwell 

Denise Speranzo 

Valerie L. Wilson 

STAMFORD 

A. Kurth Anderson 

Kurt Anderson 

Laurel Anderson 

Ndiogou Ba 

Sheila Barney 

Renethia Basset 

Michael Bellach 

Jerry Carnegie 

Karen Carter 

Eileen Crowley 

Joanna D’Amelio 

Louis Deleo 

Peter Diamond 

Emmanuel Doreste 


Ingrid Gillespie 

Gail Grosso-Hofmann 

Caryn Halbrecht 

Keith Hanrahan 

Kim Karl 

Bob King 

Linda P. King 

Richard Lang 

Erik Larson 

Diana Lenkowsky 

Rhonda Leone 

Judith Liebeskind 

Roslyn Mainville 

Kurosh L. Marjani 

Laura McCafferty 

Martin F. McGrath, Jr. 

Ronald Miller 

Cynthia A. Mixcus 

Edward Nosenzo 

Patricia Rattray 

Mo Reynolds 

Cynthia Russell 

Dianna Santos 

Brett Sheely 

Douglas Taylor 

Barbara Vincent 

Laura Watson 

Sandy Weinberg 

Beryl Williams 

Anne Yedinsky Gorski 

Heather Ziegler 

CITY OF DANBURY 

GRANT PROCESS 

Pauline Basso 

Kathleen Beach 

Ellen Bell 

Rhonda DeLetis 

Patty DelVecchio 

Ralph Eggleston III 

Rosemary Fasano 

Jean Hazard 

Peter Hirsch 

Mary-Ann Houser 

Samuel Hyman 

Connie Kaufman 

Creighton Lee 

Janice Light 

Gina Marcus 

Doreen McManus 

Linda Nasser 


Chad Sinanian 

Sandra Ward 

Margaret E. Williams 

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 

COMMITTEES 


AND SOUTHERN LITCHFIELD 

Ralph McIntosh Jr., Chair 

Lisa Ann Allaby 

Steve Cohen 

Toni Dessereaux 

Shawn Gregory 


Vincent Nolan 

Josh Rielly 

Wayne J. Shepperd 

William Starbuck, Jr. 

Karen Tracy 

Norman Urquhart 

STAMFORD 

Brian O’Connor, Chair 

Martin H. Anderson 

Mark Campbell 

Christopher Coke 

Lt Governor Michael Fedele 

Brooke Feder 

Fanny Ferreira 

Michael Gray 

Harry P. Hurvitz 

Adam J. Klimek 

Tyler McCarthy 

Jack Merrell 

Gene Schreiner 

Brett Sheely 

Dave Spannaus 

January Wilson 


EMERGING LEADERS 

NORTHERN FAIRFIELD EDGE 

Jen Adzima 

Candice Awalt 

Kevin Awalt 

Disha Damania 

Gabriela Demeleo 

Vincent DiGilio 

Kerin Duffy 

Jason Ginsberg 

Douglas Hensal 

Paul Laedke 

Emanuela Lima 

John Mascolo 

Alan Nye 

Daniel J. Reilly 

Liesel Reilly 

Pam Ryan 

Jonathan Soares 

William Starbuck, Jr. 

Michelle Steiner 

Russell Sterms 

Marcos Zapf 

STAMFORD 

Stacie Alexiou 

George Boyce 

Christina Brown 

Ryan Connolly 

Brooke Feder 

Adam J. Klimek 

Michael LaMothe 

Karla Parra 

Patricia Rattray 

Mo Reynolds 

Moncie Rowther 

DAY OF CARING COMMITTEE 

Bob Brown 

Maryellen Canuel 

Paul Carroza 

Christina Chan 

Dan Delacey 

Beth Fisher 

Alyson Gaudino 

Cindy Gerathy 

Margaret A. Kurinsky 

Chris Lincoln 

Julie Poklemba 

Mercedes Springer 

Norman Urquhart 

William H. Valenti 

GDNRC ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

Karl Epple 

LouAnn Bloomer 

Bruce Smith 

Bill Starbuck, Jr. 

Maureen Moore 

Mary Jane Wood 

Betsy McDonough 

Shirley Ricart 

FACILITIES COMMITTEE 

Brooke Feder 

James Gareau 


Tim Kidman 

Mike Rizzo 


DONORS 

On the following 

pages is a listing of 

leadership donors 

in 2008-2009. 

Leadership Givers 

are some of United 

Way of Western 

Connecticut’s 

most generous 

supporters. Through 

Leadership Gifts 

of $1,000 or more, 

these individual 

philanthropists 

set an example for 

others and make 

a measurable 

difference in our 

community. 

ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY 

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION OF $10,000 OR MORE 

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society recognizes the French historian’s 

admiration for our country’s spirit of volunteer effort for the 

common good. Its members are recognized for their generous 

annual contribution of $10,000 or more in a regional membership 

roster and in the annual national registry. 

3 anonymous donors 

Steve & Lori Angel 

Phil & Kim Asmundson 

Carl F. Bailey Jr. 

William G. & Katherine L. Beattie 

Mark J. Beckwith 

Beverly Belcamino 

Mark & Deb Chain 

Daniel R. & Ann Marie Colby 

Gerry and Mary Cunningham 

Richard D’Avino 

Anita & Nick Donofrio 

Chris Dubrowski 

Eric Dull 

Mark W. Elliott 

Kathryn Emmett & David Golub 

Thomas & Margaret English 

Bob & Cindy Hansen 

Susan Hermann 

Henry Hubschman 

Harry & Gina Hurvitz 

Jay Ireland 

Leo Kessel & Patti Munsie 

John & Harriet Kline 

GOLD LEVEL 

($5,000- $9,999) 

1 anonymous donor 

Daniel Barcus 

Chris & Jeanne Bradley 

Peter C. Brandt 

William Brasser 

Gregory & Shaun Budnick 

Gregory & Linda Cameron 

Joseph & Marisol A. Cappello 

Kathryn Cassidy 

Michael J. Cosgrove 

L. Kevin Cox 

John & Gail Coykendall 

Barbara Daniele 

Gregg & Hyacinth DeMar 

Elisabeth Dudley 

Brooke Feder & Jesse Stuart 

Virginia Gates 

Jane E. Hackney 

Daniel Henson 

Elliot & Roslyn Jaffe 

Robert & Kathy Kaiden 

Kathryn D. Karlic 



Michael & Sally LaPorta 

John & Michele Lawton 

Ralph Layman 

Ms. Diana Lenkowsky 

Guy & Lucy Moore 

Gordon & Diane Myers 

Brian & Maura O’Connor 

James & Betty Ann O’Shaughnessy 

John & Joanne Patrick 

Jacqui Peace 

Bernard Perlin 

Sheila & Charles Perrin 

John & Sandy Rankin 

Tom Rosamilia & Karen Coblens 

The Summerhill Foundation 

Maive Scully 

Timothy & Candy Shaughnessy 

Joseph & Deidre Smialowski 

Mike & Mary Wathen 

David & Holly Wolff 

Debbie & Chet Wood 

John & Linda Zembron 

Margaret Keane 

William Killoran 

David Lloyd 

Barbara & Paul Loftus 

Patrice & John Malvisi 

Louis & Cheryl Massimo 

Patrick & Sally McNella 

James O’Shaughnessy 

May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation 

Paul & Janice Roman 

Michael Schlessinger 

Ilyse & Dean Schuckman 

Ricardo B. Silva 

T. Simmons 

Kevin Stone 

Michael K. Stone 

Judith A. Studer 

Donald W. Torey 

James Tremante 

John Alex Urquhart 

Joni Walser 

Karen Wiltsie 

SILVER LEVEL 

($2,500- $4,999) 


Michael Abbott 

Tom Ade 

Stephen Ambrose 

Mr. Thomas P. Arcuri 

Daniel Armbrust 

Larry & Jane Arseniadis 

Kevin Atkins 

Mark S. Barber 

Rita Bongarten 

Lawrence Bossidy, Jr. 

Wendy Bradley 

Nancy & Gene Brandon 

Christine Brandt 

John D. Brantley & Betsy Thomas 

Mr. & Mrs. John Burbank 

James Burgoyne 

Michael D. Burson 

Carolyn Carlson 

Mark Catalano 

Brian Clark 

Dan Colao 

Paul & Beth Colonna 

Juan Corsillo 

Raul & Alina Cosio 

Karen A. Cronin 

Thomas DeJoseph 

Donald & Carmine DeYoung 

Edan Dionne 

Robert Diskin 

John Diss 

Jack & Liz Doyle 

Ray Duggins 

Marie E. Erk 

Jerry Eyster 

Deborah Fish 

Amy Fisher 

William & Cheryl Fisher 

Thomas Fleming 

Johan Fogelberg 

Ronald Fontana 

Paul & Nathalie Fonteyne 

Todd Freeman 

Cathy Frierson 

Roger Furkin 

Timothy Gallagher 

James & Virginia Gallerani 

Virginia Gallerani 

Sharon Garavel 

Steven Gaudreau 

Michael & Dorothy Giersch 

Elizabeth Goehring & Tim Peterson 

Robert Green 

Henry Greig 

Christopher Haggerty 

Paul Halas 

Kathleen & John Hall 

Colleen Harkness 

Gregory Hatch

William M. Healey 

Mr. Robert A. Henry 

Robert Herlihy 

Ron & Paula Herren 

John Hoffman & Lynn Palmer 

Robert Hughes 

Jeffrey Hyde 

Jan & Michael Jackman 

Michael & Corinne Johnston 

Troy Jones 

Kenneth Kempson 

The Kettering Family Foundation 

The Louis J. Kuriansky Foundation, Inc 

Catherine Lasser 

James J. LeKachman 

Joyce & Dante Ligi 

John & Judith Maguire 

Jeffrey Manchester 

Patricia Manion 

James M. Mara 

Damian Joseph Maroun 

Michael A. & Ann M. Meehan 

Charles Meyer 

Mark Mifflin 

Pat & Kevin Morgan 

Jim & Marcia Morley 

Bob and Nicole Morris 

Traci A. Morris 

Jonathan Mothner 

John & Diane Mott 

Paul Nestro 

Matthew O’Connor 

Rick & Lore Oricchio 

Valerie Pagliaro 

Susan L. Patemoster 

Gideon & Miriam Pell 

Martha C. Poulter 

James Primus 

Donna M. Ramey 

Gaurav Raniwala 

Philip A. Riordan & Family 

Suzanne Robbins 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Roberts 

Daniel & Nicole Sandford 

Albert Hank Schilling 

Bennett & Mary Shuldman 

Richard A. Silver, Esq. 

Dave Simpson 

Matthew Simpson 

Kathleen & Gary Skiba 

Lou Ann D. & Gary C. Smith 

Michael & Kathleen Solecki 

John K. Stewart 

Richard T. Sturgeon 

Makoto Sumino 

Gerard Sweeney 

Janet & Harold Tague 

Robert & Caren Tucker 

Dawn Tutje 

Jennifer Vanbelle 

Robert Vik 

Patricia Voorhees 

Deborah Wall 

Brian P. Ward 

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Watson, Jr. 

Carl R. Weinberg 

Brian J. Wenzel 

Susan Williams 

Antje Westphal Wilmer 

Chuck & Mary Ann Wyand 

Mark W. Zerbe 

Lawrence J. Zlatkin 

BRONZE LEVEL 

($1,000- $2,499) 


Lily Ablondi 

Robin Abrams 

Belle-Ann Abrams 

Christopher Adams 

Kwabena Afriyie 

Elizabeth Agen 

JoAnn Ahern 

Paulette Alviti 

Daniel Ambrust 

Theodore J. Anderst 

Scott W. Andrews 

John & Erin Arcario 

Thomas & Sally Arconti 

Thomas P. Arcuri 

Teresa Arnold 

Brian Ashbrook 

David Avila 

Kathleen Azzariti 

Guy Bacigalupi 

Paul Badger 

John Baker 

Susan W. Baldwin 

Dr. & Mrs. Bert Ballin 

Alfonso F. Barbarotta 

Robert C. Barnum, Jr. 

Rich & Paula Baron 

Mr. Thomas Bartram 

Fred Bazzini 

Cheryl Beacock 

Lynne Beardsley 

Michael Beaudry 

John Beck 

Barri Belfanti 

Michael Bender 

Peter W. Benoliel 

Doreen Bentson 

Walter Bergenson 

Steven M. Beringer 

Dr. Joel M. & Marie Antoinette Berns 

Henry & Lorraine Blansfield 

Frank Bluming 

Matthew Bogdanffy 

Robert & Mary Ellin Bollinger 

Neil Bonanno 

Mary Borba 

Karen & Mark Bowling 

William Bradley 

Tamara Breuel 

Ms. Christine Brewer 

Patrick Broderick, M.D. 

Kathleen S. Brooks 

Ms. Jeanette Brown 

Patrick Brown 

David Burger 

JoAnn & Joseph Byck 

Anda Cabrera 

William & Patricia Calderara 

Rosemay K. Caluori 

Joseph Campbell 

Anthony & Maryellen Canuel 

Anthony Carboni 

David Carlson 

Eric & Renee Rock 

Keven Carpenter 

Brian and Ann Carroll 

Wendy J. Carroll 

Ms. Karen Carter 

Alfred Casella 

Elizabeth Catalino 

Michael Caufield 

Sue & Joe Charles 

Lori and Jeff Charlton 

Peter Chang 

Jamianne Cheneski 

David & Patricia Chew 

Jorge Chiluisa 

Bob & Liz Chiocchio 

Patrick Clark 

Marcie Coffin 

Victor Coggi 

Mr. & Mrs. George Coleman 

Marie Colleran 

Margaret Condon 

Joseph M. & Eileen Conners 

Debra Connolly 

Joseph Connors 

Daniel & Vicki Cook 

Paul Coplan 

Marcel & Arlette Corbat 

Pamela Corrie 

Ms. Jeanne Courter 

Jacqueline Coury 

Lillian Covella 

Patricia Cowan 

Paul Crispino 

Karen Critelli 

Linda Crooks 

Eileen Crowley 

Daniel Daly 

Joanna & Anthony D’Amelio 

Grant & Debbie Davis 

Ms. Judith T. Davis 

Our donors were 

more engaged 

than ever this year, 

hosting gatherings 

at their homes 

and offices to 

raise awareness 

about United Way 

or joining us on 

community impact 

tours to see their 

dollars at work. 

Time and again, 

donors told us they 

trust us to fund our 

community’s most 

urgent needs and 

they appreciate 

the rigorous review 

process we use 

in determining 

how to invest their 

donations. 


DONORS 

All gifts to United 

Way have a 

meaningful impact 

in our community. 

We regret that 

space limitations 

prevent us from 

listing gifts under 

$1,000. We thank 

all our donors for 

helping to create 

opportunities for a 

better tomorrow. 

THE LEGACY SOCIETY 

To support lasting change 

in our community, The 

Legacy Society has been 

established to recognize 

the generosity of 

individuals and families 

who have made or 

provided for planned gifts 

to United Way, as well 

as to encourage others 

to consider United Way 

of Western Connecticut 

when making their 

estate plans. Donors 

are encouraged to let us 

know when they have 

included United Way in 

their estate plans. 

BRONZE LEVEL CONT. 

Steven Day 

Mr. Harry D. Day 

Rolando DeGracia 

Stella Lou DeLucia 

Thomas Demers 

Mr. Michael D. DeMilt 

Joseph DeNicola 

Anthony M. Devito III 

Duane & Barbara Dickson 


Mr. Edward Dipaola 

Michael J. Dodd 

Robert P. & Lauren Dolian 

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Donnelly 

Michael Dower 

Kate Downes 

Eric Duenwald 

Dennis Duffany 

Paul Duffy 

Raymond Edgar 

Peter Edwards 

Derek Ehmen 

Cameron Eiseman 

Craig Enright 

Heinrich & Marguerite Enslin 

Nancy & Karl Epple 

The Erazo Family 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert Erichson 

Gene Eriquez 

Elisa Esses 

Genevieve Faith 

Judith Falk 

Sean Fanning 

Florence & Joel Feinson 

Deborah & Robert Feinson 

Ms. Lorraine H. Fenton 

Beth Ann Fetzer 

Cornelia H. Field 

Terence Finn 

Gregory Fletcher 

James Flood 

Jennifer Flynn 

Caroline Forlini 

Anthony J. Foti 

Ms. Rhoda Freedberg 

Richard & Nancy Freedman 

Linda Freeman 

Susan Frey 

Gerald Friel 

John Fritsche 

Lori Fritzer 

Debra Frost 

Howard Fry 

Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Fuchs 

Kathleen Gairing 

Joseph Galan 

John Gamber 

James & Patricia Gareau 


Ralph Garrison 

Frank & Beth Garvey 

Melanie O’Brien & Nick Gazetos 

Louis C. Gelada, Jr. 

Stephen Gelhaus 

Marcie Gemza 

Christoper Gerke 

Sarah Gette 

Richard & Charlene Giacin 

Reyno A. Giallongo Jr. 

Mr. Timothy E. Gittens 

Hillel & Carmen Goldman 

Neil & Beth Gollogly 

William Goodman & Vivienne Nemerson 

Mrs. Darlene Goodwin 

Erik Granskog 

Donald & Rosalie Gray 

Robert Green 

Veronica Green 

Walter Greenfield 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grein 

Barbara Gromet 

Ronald & Grecia Gross 

Michael Guarnieri 

Susan Guerriero 

Brent Gunts 

Donald R. Gustafson, Esq. 

Al & Irene Gzyms 

Margot J. Hackel 

Marcie Hadden 

Robert Haff 

Jack & Jennifer Hallissey 

Nick & Joann Handrinos 

Timothy Hanlon 

Kathleen & John Hardiman 

Elzelien Hartog 

Peter & Ana Hatzis 

Barry C. Hawkins, Esq. 

Ervie & Carolyn Hawley 

Joseph Hayes 

Douglas Haynes 

Diane Heck 

Robert Heckart 

Patrice T. Heinzer & William Newmark 

Debra Hemsey 

Betty & Tom Hensal 

William Henzy 

Geoff & Mimi Herald 


Stella Hewitt 

Tammy Hill 

Stacey Hoin 

Douglas Hooper 

Stephen & Linda Horhota 

Mr. & Mrs. David Horner 

Mary Lynn Howard 

Timothy Howell 

Philip Huggins 

Robert & Judith Hurwich 

Jack Ingram 

Jed & Susan Isaacs 

Hugh & Diane Jackson 

Ed & Michelle James 

Robert Jamutowski 

Irvin R. Jennings, M.D. 

Kenneth & Lisa Jewell 

Kimberlee Johnson 

Randall Johnson 

Allan Johnson 

David Johnson 

Angelina Johnson-Brown 

Amry Junaideen 

James Kalashian 

Gerald Karr 

Nancy Keane 

Daniel Kearns 

Theodore Kearns 

Robin P. Keller 

Jeff & Kathy Keller 

Declan J. Kelly 

Frank & Fran Kelly 

Joseph Kelly 

Kathie Kelly 

Sean Kelly 

Gary Kempinski 

Paul S. Kempner 

Marjorie Kiesel 

Sally Kile 

Don Kimball 

Kenneth King 

Steve Kirby 

Eric & Laurie Knachel 

Brian Knapp 

Jeffrey Knipe 

Hisashi & Miyako Kobayashi 

Ellie & Al Kohn 

Ken & Pam Koprowski 

Anne Kratky 

Allan Kriemelmeyer 

Frank Kunst 

Gerald Kushmerick 

Christopher Kyle 

Rajeev Lakra 

Bob & Loire Leavitt 

Kathy Lechner 

Johnnie Lee 

Linda Lee 

Ronald Lee 

Sook-Kyoung Lee 

Wayne J. Leiss 

Stephen Lenihan 

Jay Lent 

Stephen Levanti 

Cathy Levatino 

Roger & Carla Levien 

Michael Levin 

Mark Levy 

Jennifer Lewis 

Miriam & Rabbi Clifford Librach 

Greta Lin

Greg Lirot 

Daniel & Lisa Long 

Mr. David Long 

Dr. Thomas & Linda MacGregor 

Raymond L. Mack 

Paul Madzik 

Peter Maguire 

Ricardo G. Malfitano 

Mayor & Mrs. Dannel P. Malloy 

Nancy L. & Don R. Mallozzi 

Pearl & Jack Marcus 

Neil & Lisi Marcus 

Anthony Mariani 

Gregory Marposon 

Christine G. Marsh 

Jan Martin 

Judith & David Martin 

Michele Martin 

Robert C. Martini 

Gary Masso 

John Del Mastro 

Michael J. Matarese 

Kathleen Mathews 

Ann S. McAuliffe 

Robert McCarthy 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McClure 

Thomas McDonald 

Bernard McDonald 

Kathy McGowan 

Mr. & Mrs. Martin McGrath, Jr. 

Charles McKay 

Gregory S. McMahon 

Daniel E. McPartland 

Mark Mellana 

Jeffrey Miller, M.D. & Irene Weiss Miller 

John & Lynn Mohlenhoff 

John Molnar 

Nancy Moore 

Thomas Moosey 

Christopher Moretti 

Marissa Moretti-Lambrinos 

Kevin & Kimberly Morgan 

James Morrison 

Robert Morrison 

Stuart Morrison 

Mr. Joseph Morrissey 

Nancy Morse 

Jacqueline Waites Moss 

Peter & Billie Mullen 

Erin Murphy 

Sherry Murray 

Barbara Musen 

Vizzy Nagarwalla 

Elizabeth Navarra 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Neiman 

Jonathan Newman 

Hunter Norton 

Joy Norwood 

Edward Nosenzo 

Mr. Charles Nugent 

Laura P. O’Brien 

Daniel & Stephanie O’Connor 

Stephanie O’Connor 

Kristin K. O’Connor 

Peter O’Grady 

Ms. Sarah A. O’Keefe 

Christine & Michael Oliver 

Rene Olson 

Mark Ondash 

Marie O’Neill 

Lola Oyewole 

Agnes Pace 

Salvatore & Barbara Pace 

Mary-Anne La Pak 

Paul A. & Sharon A. Palanzo 

Mr. Michael Paolillo 

Diane Wehner Papalambros 

John S. Paravati 

Dawn Pasquin 

Cynthia Patterson 

Nick & Molly Paulish 

William G. Pearce 

Matthew Pellegrini 

Luci Pellegrino 

Bruce Perlman 

Ms. Sherry Perlstein 

Mr. Harold Peterson 

Donald Peterson 

Joseph Peterson 

Paulette Y. Peterson 

Thomas Pitman 

Robert Plunkett 

Robert Port 

Larry & Tammy Post 

Charlotte O. Powell 

Alexia Priest 

Tiffany E. Prudhomme 

Christine Pudelko 

Michael J. Puleo 

Nidhi Quarve 

William Ragatz 

Kristin & Michael Reed 

Family Foundation 

Thomas J. Reidy 

Gerard Reidy 

Michael & Sharon Reilly 

Melissa Reinke 

Mark Reiss 

Julian & Freida Reitman 

June & Glenn Renzulli 

Tomas Reyes 

Trevor Ricards 

James Richmond 

Catherine Riordan 

Dr. Patrick Robinson 

Suzanne Roman 

Bob Ronan 

Karen Rosario 

Judy & Steve Rosentel 

Mr. David Rowley 

Robert Rozansky 

Luis Ruiz 

Scott A. Rummans 

David Rusate 

Ronald Rutkis 

James J. Ryan 

Robert Salandra 

Ross Samchalk 

Dianna Santos 

Eric Schaefer 

Kristin L. Scheihing 

Jeffrey Schimmel 


Robert F. Schott 

Kurt Schreder 

Gary J. Schulman 

Mr. Douglas Sciullo 

Terry D. Scott 

Scott Morrison 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Sedita 

Scott & Darleen Senete 

Donald Shassian 

Dennis Sheriff 

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Shilstone 

Priscilla Shurick 

George Siegle 

Diane Simalchik 

Joseph Simons 

Steve & Bonnie Smith 

Michael Smith 

Richie Smith 

Sean Smith 

Walter Smith 

John & Janet Sommer 

Richard & Lois Sontag 

William & Elena Starbuck 

Douglas Steare 

David Steck 

Dennis E. Stempien 

Jack & Carol Stetson 

David Stewart 

Anthony Storino 

Martha Washington Straus & 

Harry H. Straus Foundation Inc. 

Eileen Sullivan 

Edward Sun 

Mr. Matt Susser 

Stephanie C. Swain 

David A. Swerdloff, Esq. 

Thomas Swett 

Scott Szilagyi 

Mr. Richard E. Taber 

Anand Tadepalli 

Marion Taomina 

Karen J. Taylor 

Nila Taylor 

Rita C. Thal 

Michael Thiessen 

Matthew A. Toth 

Mr. John Trentacosta 

Theodore & Mandi Trumpp 

Jack & Doris Tyransky 

John Unikas 

Linda V. Velez 

Eric Vignola 

Kathryn Vogt 

Kevin P. Walsh 

Eric Wang 

Annette Waters 

Susan Watson 

Leon & Frankie Weisburgh 

Mike Weissman 

William Werfelman 

Mr. Andre White 

Mrs. Vivien White 

Kevin Whitney 

Hal & Barbara Wibling 

Maggie Wilderotter 

Dudley Williams 

Bob Williams 

Mr. David Wilson 

Eleanor Wilson 

Tim & Paula Wiltshire 

Honorable Heidi G. Winslow 

Mr. David Woessner 

Barbara Wood & Jay Vivian 

Kevin Wortman 

David Wright 

Barbara Yantorno 

Tyson R. Yates 

Stephen Yost 

Donna Zalichin & Barry Kramer 

Mr. Andrew Zeitlin 

Heather & Jason Ziegler 

Daniel Zuchelli 

Important Note: This 

list was prepared with 

great care to ensure the 

accuracy of contributor 

information. Should any 

errors or omissions be 

found, please contact 

the United Way office 

so that we may extend 

our apologies and make 

corrections for the 

future. Thank you. 


STAFF 

Our staff members take pride in 

making a difference in Western 

Connecticut every day. 


Chief Executive Officer 

Lavern Anderson 

Finance Assistant 

Alecia Andrews 

Director of Community 

Building, Northern 

Fairfield County 

David Deschenes 

Director of Online 

Marketing & Engagement 

Elizabeth Goehring 

Executive Vice President, 

Community Impact 

Jennifer Hallissey 

Director of Community 

Impact, Stamford 

Judy Hlavenka 

Resource Development 

Manager 

Gale Houser 


Manager 

Tina Mazzella 

Director of Support 

Services 

Karen Mello 

Staff Accountant 

Kim Morgan 

Executive Vice President. 

Communications, 

Human Resources & 

Planning 

Alice Pepin 

Receptionist, Northern 

Fairfield County 

Dana Rawding 

Director of MIS 

Stacy Schulman 


Manager 

Kate Shue 

Administrative 

Coordinator, Stamford 

Carole Southall 

Executive Vice President, 


Jennifer Smith 

Finance Associate 

Joe Speranzo 

Youth Leadership 

Coordinator 

Kathy Thomas 

Administrative Assistant, 

Southern Litchfield 

County 

Rachel Torres-O’Leary 

Early Childhood 

Coordinator 

Jennifer Toussaint 

Director of Resource 

Development 

Henry Vega 

Controller 

GREATER DANBURY 

NONPROFIT RESOURCE 

CENTER 

Elaine Mintz 

Director 

Casey Levene 

Volunteer Coordinator 


A YEAR IN REVIEW THROUGH PHOTOS 

Thank you 

donors, 

volunteers, 

and community 

partners for 

sharing in 

the work and 

having fun!


FINANCIALS 

FINANCIAL 

STATEMENTS 

UNITED WAY OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — IN US DOLLARS ($) 

Community Impact 

Grants, Programs and 

Other Distributions 

Fundrasing 

Management and General 

Statement of Financial Position 

Year Ended June 30, 2009 2009 2008 

ASSETS 

Cash and Investments 5,664,203. 7,555,695. 

Promises to Give & Other Receivables 1,214,428. 1,234,900. 

Land, Building and Equipment, Net 872,362. 924,863. 

Amounts Raised on Behalf of Others 70,326. 153,970. 

Total Assets 7,821,319. 9,869,428. 

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 

Liabilities 

Accounts Payable 237,358. 312,408. 

Community Grants Payable 2,814,050. 3,667,765. 

Amounts Raised on Behalf of Others 70,326. 160,870. 

Total Liabilities 3,121,734. 4,141,034. 

NET ASSETS 

Unrestricted 

Land, Building and Equipment, Net 872,362. 924,863. 

Board Designated 3,521,021. 4,512,546. 

Undesignated 166,496. 153,871. 

Total Unrestricted 4,559,879. 5,591,280. 

Temporarily Restricted 139,706. 137,114. 

Total Net Assets 4,699,585. 5,728,394. 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 7,821,319. 9,869,428. 

Statement of Activities 

Year Ended June 30, 2009 2009 2008 

REVENUES, GAINS AND OTHER SUPPORT 

Campaign Revenue 5,273,802. 6,093,270. 

Contributions and Grants 720,908. 723,565. 

Investment, In-Kind and Other 41,108. 252,172 

Total Support and Revenue 6,035,818. 7,069,007. 

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS, OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENSE 

Community Impact Grants & Other Distributions 4,348,234. 5,469,660. 

Community Impact Programs and Shared Services 1,927,257. 1,672,810. 

Supporting Services 789,136. 820,464. 

Total Grants and Other Distributions 7,064,627. 7,962,934. 

Net Assets at Beginning of Year 5,728,394. 6,622,321. 

Change in Net Assets (1,028,809.) (893,927.) 

Net Assets at End of Year 4,699,585. 5,728,394. 

Form 990 - Total Expenses 6,878,505. 8,095,011. 

Management and General 315,551. 328,583. 

Fundraising 459,448. 431,985. 

Management, General & Fundraising, as % of Total Expenses 11.3% 9.4% 


89% 

4% 

7%

ALL EVENTS 

FUNDED THROUGH 

THEIR SUPPORT 

DIAMOND 

Level $10,000 

GE 

OUR THANKS GOES TO OUR 

DIAMOND SPONSOR 

PLATINUM 

Level $6,500 

Boehringer Ingelheim 

Pitney Bowes 

The Advocate 

The News-Times 

Tribuna 

Union Savings Bank 

Webster Bank 

WLAD/98Q/WREF 

WRKI/i95 

GOLD 

Level $3,000 

Bailey & Beatty Financial Services 

Caldwell & Walsh Construction 

Deloitte 

Duracell 

Newtown Savings Bank 

Praxair 


Shipman & Goodwin 

2009 CORPORATE SPONSORS 

SILVER 

Level $1,500 

Belimo 

Branson 

Connecticut Light & Power 

Danbury Fair 

Danbury Hospital 

Eaton Corporation 



Goodrich 


The Network Support Company 

BRONZE 

Level $500 

ATMI 

Cycling Sports Group 

Cramer & Anderson 

IBM 

Kimberly-Clark 

Leahy’s Fuels, Inc. 

Meyer Jabara Hotels 

Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. 


2009 WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN PARTNERS 

GE 

Boehringer Ingelheim 

Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

Cartus 

IBM 

Praxair, Inc. 

Union Savings Bank 

Pepsi Beverages Company 

Danbury Health Systems 

Kimberly-Clark 

PriceWaterhouseCoopers 

Duracell 

Purdue Pharma 

Pitney Bowes 

Genworth Financial 

Connecticut Light & Power 

Branson Ultrasonics 


Bank of America 



United Parcel Service 

Taunton Press 

The Barden Foundation 

Webster Bank 

Stamford Board of Education 

Goodrich 

Stop & Shop 

Newtown Savings Bank 

Deloitte 

Genworth employees participate in Days of Caring project. 

CAMPAIGN PARTNERS ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF DOLLARS RAISED. 


Proctor & Gamble Beauty 

Thomson Reuters 


Federal Express 

Macy’s 

Diserio, Martin, O’Connor & 

Castiglioni McKinsey & Company 

Target 

at&t 

Cytec Industries 

Trident 

City of Stamford 

Eaton Corporation 

Pfizer 

Family and Children’s Aid 

Shipman & Goodwin, LLP 

Garden Homes Management 

Child Guidance Center 

of Southern Connecticut 

Ability Beyond Disability 

Del-Tron Precision 

Wachovia Foundation 

Frontier Communications 

The Ferguson Library 

Rain CII Carbon, LLC 

Alliance 

Day Pitney, LLP 

State Employees Campaign 

City of Danbury 

JC Penney 

THANK YOU FOR CREATING 

OPPORTUNITIES AND INSPIRING 

HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. 

Rose & Kiernan 

Robinson & Cole 

Leahy’s Fuel 

New Milford Public Schools 

Town of New Milford 

Citicard 

KPMG Peat Marwick 

Danbury Public Schools 

The Louis J. Kuriansky Foundation 

Family Centers 

Photronics, Inc. 

Best Buy 

HSBC Bank, USA 

Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction, Inc. 

Sempra Commodities 

Danbury Visiting Nurses 

Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP 

DRS Technologies 

Liberation Programs 

Aquarion Water 

Sealed Air Corporation 

Big Y Foods 

Northern Trust 

Cushman & Wakefield 

Ernst & Young 

Childcare Learning Centers of Stamford 

Barden Corporation 

Wal-Mart 

Domus 

Allen & Tyransky 

New Milford Visiting Nurses 

New Alliance Bank 

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 

Amica Mutual Insurance Company 

Interlude, Inc. 

Redding Public Schools 

Gartner 

Emhart Technologies 

Meyer Jabara Hotels 

Computershare 

Boys and Girls Club of Stamford 

Ceridian 

Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut

United Way provides the 

resources for individual 

organizations. 

Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human 

services—they are looking for training, employment, food pantries, help 

for an aging parent, addiction prevention programs for their teenage 

children, affordable housing options, support groups and ways of 

becoming part of their community. 

United Way’s 2-1-1 service allows people to give help and to get help 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. United Way 2-1-1 was created in 1976 as 

a public/private partnership of United Way and the State of Connecticut. 

WAYS TO ACCESS: 

TELEPHONE 

Dial 2-1-1 and an operator will assist you. Multilingual caseworkers 

are onhand, and TDD access is available. 

2-1-1 ONLINE 

Visit www.211ct.org and search by category, town, agency name, and 

a number of other search options. 

2-1-1 NAVIGATOR 

Visit navigator.211ct.org and complete an anonymous two minute 

questionnaire to determine if you’re eligible for 24 different state 

and federal aid programs. 

Greater Danbury Nonprofit Resource Center 

The Greater Danbury Nonprofit Resource Center is a program of UWWC and 

plays an important role in building capacity for the nonprofit community. The 

GDNRC serves the communities of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, 

New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Sherman. 

Their mission is to strengthen nonprofit performance and impact in Greater 

Danbury by: 

• Increasing communication among nonprofits, resource providers 

and funders 

• Providing local, high quality education and training experiences 

• Providing organizational assessment and planning services 

• Matching volunteers with professional skills to local nonprofits 

For more information go to www.gdnrc.org

Serving Northern Fairfield County 

85 West Street 

Danbury, CT 06810 

203/792.5330 

Serving Southern Litchfield County 

21 Main Street, P.O. Box 29 

New Milford, CT 06776 

860/354.8800 

UWWESTERNCT.ORG 

Serving Stamford 

62 Palmer’s Hill Road 

Stamford, CT 06902 

203/348.7711 


of Western Connecticut

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