Early Connections 2017-18 Annual Report
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Contributors<br />
Quite simply, our work would not be possible without the support of the community. The following individuals<br />
and organizations made contributions to support the work of <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Connections</strong>. Each gift directly and positively<br />
affected a child’s life. Thank you!<br />
4 N.I.N.E.<br />
American Legion Post 237<br />
Bayhurst Family Trust<br />
Boscov's<br />
Britton Family Foundation<br />
Campbell Pottery Store<br />
Chipotle Mexican Grill<br />
Darlene Kovacs<br />
Dr. Paul and Darlene Kovacs<br />
East Erie Moose Family Center<br />
Erie Community Foundation<br />
Erie Community Foundation - Erie Gives Day<br />
Erie Experience Vinyl<br />
Erie Insurance<br />
ERIEBANK<br />
Fire Pitt Pizza Erie<br />
Greater Giving Online<br />
Holly Platte<br />
Hooked on Books<br />
Jacqueline Catrabone<br />
Jamie Schumacher<br />
Jessen Media<br />
JJHT, Inc.<br />
John Krol VFW Post 6773<br />
John W. Alberstadt Jr.<br />
Joseph and Brenda Comstock<br />
Katie Jones<br />
Erie's Future Fund<br />
Preschool Scholarship Fund<br />
administered by <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Connections</strong><br />
American Tinning and Galvanizing<br />
CA Curtze Company<br />
Erie Community Foundation-Erie Gives Day<br />
Erie Insurance<br />
ERIEBANK<br />
JAM PHD Inc.<br />
Lilly Broadcasting of PA LLC<br />
Math-U-See dba Demme Learning<br />
Scott's Corp. Services Inc.<br />
Scott's Development Company<br />
UPMC Health Plan<br />
We have made every effort to list all<br />
grants, contributions and gifts<br />
received during the period July 1,<br />
<strong>2017</strong> through June 30, 20<strong>18</strong>. We<br />
apologize for any errors or omissions<br />
and ask you to contact <strong>Early</strong><br />
<strong>Connections</strong> Administrative Offices<br />
at 814-874-0144 with corrections.<br />
Kiwanis Club of Erie<br />
La Nuova Aurora Society of Erie, PA<br />
Larry Lechtner<br />
Lori Hetrick<br />
Maria's Pizza<br />
Mayer Bro. Construction<br />
Michael and LeeAnn Thomas<br />
Michael Plazony<br />
Michelle Harkins<br />
MnM Treasures<br />
Plazony Family Foundation<br />
Presque Isle Downs and Casino<br />
Sarah Howard<br />
Sean and Kimberly Beers<br />
South Erie Turners<br />
Stan Zlotkowski III<br />
State Representative Flo and Vicki Fabrizio<br />
State Representative Pat and Michelle Harkins<br />
Sunflower Club<br />
Times Publishing Company<br />
Tracy Robison Chandler<br />
UPMC Health Plan<br />
Vicary Insurance Agency<br />
Victoria Fabrizio<br />
WM T. Spaeder Co.<br />
Z3 Concepts<br />
Neighborhood Assistance Program<br />
Through the Department of Community and Economic<br />
Development’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, UPMC<br />
Health Plan received tax credits for their gift to <strong>Early</strong><br />
<strong>Connections</strong>, which helped purchase The Creative Curriculum<br />
for infants, toddlers and preschool. This high-quality<br />
curriculum for now readily accessible to every <strong>Early</strong><br />
<strong>Connections</strong> classroom.<br />
Jennifer Weigold-Geertson, Senior Manager of Community Relations at UPMC<br />
Health Plan (center of photo in green) and the <strong>Early</strong> <strong>Connections</strong> staff at our<br />
training on the use of The Creative Curriculum in our classrooms<br />
Erie Downtown Partnership<br />
<strong>Early</strong> <strong>Connections</strong> was one of the downtown businesses that<br />
proudly received a $2,595 Façade Improvement Grant from<br />
the Erie Downtown Partnership. This grant will help provide<br />
the funds needed to replace the windows on the State Street<br />
side of our City Center location, 704 State Street. An additional<br />
grant helped provide security cameras at this location.
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