2025 CCHAT Impact Report

2025
IMPACT REPORT
Children’s Choice for Hearing and Talking

A Letter from our Executive
Director
As we reflect on the past year at CCHAT, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the
incredible progress we have made together in empowering children who are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing. Our mission to help these children learn to listen and talk is
more than just a goal; it is a commitment to unlocking their potential and
ensuring they have the tools to thrive in a hearing world.
This past year, thanks to your generous support, we have expanded our programs
and reached more families than ever before. We have provided much-needed
resources that have made a tangible difference in the lives of the children and
families we serve. Our dedicated team of professionals continues to work tirelessly
to offer personalized and compassionate services, fostering a nurturing
environment where children can develop their communication skills.
As we look ahead, we are excited to build on
this momentum and explore new opportunities
to enhance our programs and outreach efforts.
We remain steadfast in our dedication to
creating a world where every child, regardless
of their hearing ability, has the opportunity to
achieve their fullest potential.
Thank you for your unwavering support and
belief in our mission. Together, we are making a
profound impact on the lives of these
remarkable children and their families. We look
forward to another year of growth and success,
fueled by your generosity and partnership.
With sincere appreciation,
M.A., CCC-A, M.Ed.

2024-25 school year
in review
CCHAT’s 28th year was another one full of success, with more than 400 local children
benefiting from our vast lineup of essential services. With the support of our generous
community, CCHAT continues to deliver unrivaled, life-changing hearing health
resources to families in our region.
This year, CCHAT...
...transitioned 12 students
who are Deaf or Hard of
Hearing (DHH) back to
their neighborhood
schools, ready for a future
of unlimited possibilities.
Nikole, 7
...provided center-based
services to 53 children who
are DHH, helping them build
crucial listening, spoken
language, and literacy skills.
Avyaan, 2
3
8
10
7
10
12
3
Baby & Me
Toddler
Preschool
TK
Kindergarten
st
1 Grade
nd rd
2 / 3 Grade
CCHAT supported more than 300 students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing across a variety of
educational settings. Our mainstream support team partnered with families, schools, and
districts to provide individualized services that foster communication, learning, and confidence.
We work to ensure students have the access and support needed to succeed in their
classrooms and communities.
It Takes a Dedicated Team
12
6
2
6
1
Teachers of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
Audiologists
Instructional Aides
SLP Assistant
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newborn hearing
diagnostic program (NHDP)
2024-25
FACTS &
FIGURES
Any delay in the delivery of service can have lifelong
negative impacts, and thus, CCHAT never turns away a
child in need of essential hearing health resources.
CCHAT’s delivery of NHDP programming is powered, in
large part, by grant funding which allows us to serve
families throughout our region. We are committed to
serving all families seeking our services, regardless of
their financial situation.
NHDP
SERVICES &
IMPACT
NEWBORN HEARING
SCREENINGS
HEARING DIAGNOSTIC
EVALUATIONS
NUMBER OF COUNTIES
REFERRING INFANTS FOR
HEARING HEALTH SERVICES
CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS DHH
THROUGH CCHAT’S NHDP*
AUDIOLOGISTS AT CCHAT
57
21
14
5
2
*Five children who otherwise may have had their hearing needs go undetected were able to begin receiving timely intervention services.
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Meet CCHAT’s Cover
Models
LEAH LIND
An Immeasurable Impact
Leah has changed the trajectory for hundreds of
families with her expertise and dedication. She
initially graduated from UCLA before earning her
master’s degree in Deaf Education at San Francisco
State. With CCHAT in a full-time role since 2004,
Leah is CCHAT's longest-tenured teacher. She is now
watching some of her earliest students become
college graduates. In recent years, she has moved to
guiding CCHAT toddlers, building a foundation, and
shaping the future for the program’s youngest
students.
ASHER DAVIS
A Remarkable Strength
A bout with cancer at 9 months old caused Asher to
lose his hearing. It was soon evident that these
early obstacles would not keep him from living a
happy life. Thanks to his hearing aids and CCHAT’s
early intervention services, Asher, 3, is now speaking
in full sentences, imitating sounds and gaining
independence with his listening devices. He brings
joy to campus each day, and his story serves as an
inspiration to the entire CCHAT community.
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CCHAT offers its transformative listening and spoken
language services at no cost to all participating families.
Our services are partially funded through successful
collaborative partnerships with Local Education Agencies.
To ensure a safe and secure financial future, CCHAT has
proactively diversified its funding streams. As a proven
nonprofit, CCHAT has a strong track record of securing
successful grant awards and effective fundraising efforts.
Funding Sources
CCHAT
Funding
We have established a strong, strategic financial foundation. That stability is combined with the
generous support of our community of donors. This powerful partnership allows us to sustain
our essential programs and continue serving children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the
region.
Nonpublic School Day District Tuition
Parent Paid Tuition
Insurance
Related Service Billing (Audiology, Mainstream Support, Speech)
Endowment
Development Income
0 500000 1000000 1500000 2000000
Fund Allocation
Note : Total gross income: $3,045,000
Teaching Expenses
Development Expenses
Business Expenses
IT / Insurance
Facilities
Personnel (Salaries, Taxes, Benefits)
0 500000 1000000 1500000 2000000 2500000 3000000
Fundraisers
Fundraisers
Bike 4 Fun
CCHAT Uncorked - Fill the Silence
Big Day of Giving
$47,625.00
$143,130.00
$63,743.00
$254,498.00
The successful execution of CCHAT's three
annual fundraising events was a highlight of
the fiscal year. The significant resources
generated by these initiatives directly reflect
the unparalleled generosity and
engagement of our corporate partners,
vendors, attendees, and the wider
community.
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SPOTLIGHT:
Xavier Castillo
CCHAT alum ready to
handle college with
confidence
This fall, Xavier Castillo started another life-changing journey as a
freshman at UC Davis. For Xavier, facing challenges and overcoming
obstacles is something he has become accustomed to. His road
from newly-diagnosed CCHAT toddler to thriving young adult serves
as yet another reminder of both the power of CCHAT and
the resilience of children within the program.
“I wasn’t speaking much at all when I first came to CCHAT,”
Xavier said. “My friends and I still laugh to this day
because I was a bit of a trouble maker and I
wasn’t a good listener – I mean not
listening to instructions! But my
teachers were very patient
with me, which helped me
be a better student.”
At age 8, Xavier was
ready to join his
neighborhood school,
and he felt equipped
to handle the next
stage of his journey.

“Joining my mainstream school was a little nerve-wracking,”
Xavier remembered. “But CCHAT had really given me all the
tools I needed to help me get introduced to the hearing world.”
As Xavier found comfort and confidence in his new school
settings, his success soon followed. This included a long list of
extracurricular activities where Xavier’s social skills were put to the
test -- Associated Student Body, cross country, track and field,
Filipino Club, and Red Cross Club.
Xavier also confidently and proficiently handled a full academic
workload. This dedication paid off recently when he was
accepted for admission to UC Davis. His participation
in Sports Career Academy, which melds the fields
of sports and healthcare, has inspired him to
pursue a career as a physical/sports
therapist.
Looking back, he is indebted to the
program where he got his start,
and he is committed to paying it
forward to those currently in
the program.
“I want to show every student
at CCHAT how much the
teachers, speech therapists
and classmates have helped
me,” Xavier said. “Because if
it wasn’t for CCHAT, I don’t
know where I would be.”

Sponsors, Supporters and
Grantors
CCHAT relies on wide-ranging support from local businesses, organizations,
foundations and donors who allow us to carry out our mission.
Generous GRANTORS ensured the sustainability of the CCHAT program
Raley’s
Westamerica Bank
River Cats Foundation
ECMC GO! Program
Rotary Club of South Sacramento
Soroptimist International of Metropolitan Sacramento
M&M Whitmire Family Foundation
United Auburn Indian Community
Loveall Foundation for Children
Kelly Foundation
Beneto Foundation
Walmart Foundation
Setzer Foundation
Point West Rotary Club
PLANNED GIVING
Did you know you can create a lasting legacy for children who are Deaf or Hard
of Hearing learning to listen and talk? By including CCHAT in your estate
planning, you ensure our mission continues for future generations. You can
easily designate CCHAT through a bequest in your will, a beneficiary
designation on a retirement or life insurance account, or by donating
appreciated assets. These options offer powerful ways to support our students.
Please consult your financial advisor.

2024-25 Governing Board
of Directors
David Zeigler
CHAIRPERSON
Kirsten McWilliams,
Au.D.
CHAIR ELECT
Bindu Jaduram
TREASURER
John Porteous
SECRETARY
Diane Durston
PAST CHAIR
Jamie Funamura,
MD, MPH
MEMBER AT LARGE
Jeanie was recognized at
CCHAT Uncorked as the
2025 CCHAT Volunteer of
the Year for her community
outreach efforts and
dedication to supporting
CCHAT staff members.
Jeanie Simpson
MEMBER AT LARGE
Kathy Sussman
EX OFFICIO
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