Cedarcrest 2025 Annual Report

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President’s Remarks

Dear Friends,

This year at Cedarcrest has been defined by a single, driving

question: How do we build a future that is as resilient

as the children, young adults, and families we serve?

Reflecting on the past twelve months, the answer lies in

our commitment to “walking the walk”—making tangible

investments that strengthen our foundation and prioritize

the needs of the children and their families. Guided by

our strategic plan, our focus has been clear: to take

exceptional care of the children, take exceptional care

of the staff, and be exceptional stewards of our nonprofit

business. We are not just maintaining a standard of care;

we are actively elevating it.

Resilience in care means constantly adapting to meet

new challenges. This year, we forged a new, ongoing

agreement with Dartmouth Health Children’s, a partnership

designed to promote best practices, continuity

of care, and advanced training. This collaboration has

already launched ongoing clinical practice skills days,

bringing experts from both teams together to sharpen

our capabilities. We also solidified our internal leadership

to ensure our services remain robust, welcoming accomplished

leaders Buffy Meliment as our Director of Nursing

and Bethaney LaClair as Director of Advancement earlier

this year.

We also celebrate a significant milestone for Kristin

Targett. After more than 15 years of dedicated full-time

service, Kristin is transitioning to a new chapter. While

she will remain with us in a part-time leadership capacity,

she has recently been named Execuitive Director of the

Pediatric Complex Care Association. This important

appointment places a Cedarcrest leader at the helm of

our national trade association, ensuring that our values

and expertise help shape the future of complex care

across the country.

Our Mission

Cedarcrest enriches the lives of children with

complex medical and developmental needs,

supports their families, and collaborates with

other community providers to build

a continuum of care.

Beyond personnel, this year we invested in the tools

of our trade. We deployed organization-owned mobile

devices to better capture and share moments with

families, and implemented new iPads for streamlined

charting. To support the physical comfort and development

of our residents, we acquired new adaptive bikes

as well as specialized positioning equipment and furniture

to support posture and relaxation.

We have long believed that you cannot have a resilient

organization without a resilient workforce. This year,

we continued to invest in our team, demonstrating that

commitment through consistent action. We successfully

restructured nursing shifts to 12-hour schedules to support

better work-life balance and implemented continued

pay and benefit enhancements, including a commitment

to regular cost-of-living adjustments. The results speak

for themselves: decreased staff turnover and lower

vacancy rates. By adding necessary positions across

Nursing, Education, Environmental Services, and Facilities,

we are building a culture where talent is cultivated

and where staff have the resources they need to focus

on what matters most: the children.

To ensure this work endures, we also turned our focus

to the long-term stewardship of our physical resources.

This year, we saw the installation of our new solar array

on land we purchased from the City of Keene. This

project—a dynamic partnership with the City, ReVision

Energy, and private investors—reduces our carbon

footprint and locks in long-term energy savings. Further

securing our future, we finalized the purchase of an

additional 7.5 acres adjacent to our property. While

we have no immediate plans for development, holding

this land ensures we have the space to adapt to future

needs—whether that means additional outdoor spaces

for the children, parking for our growing staff, or new

opportunities to meet community demand.

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PRESIDENT’S REMARKS, CONT.

Finally, we know that excellent care must be matched by powerful advocacy. We were

honored to welcome Senator Maggie Hassan to Cedarcrest, giving her a firsthand look

at the intersection of medical complexity and human potential. We are also preparing

for upcoming visits from Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Governor Kelly Ayotte,

ensuring that as leadership changes in Concord and Washington, the families of

Cedarcrest remain visible and valued.

None of this progress would be possible without the dedication of our Board of Trustees,

Advisory Council, staff, residents, students, families, volunteers, donors, and community

partners. Your guidance, generosity, and belief in our mission strengthen Cedarcrest at

every level. To each of you I extend my deepest gratitude.

As we look to the future, we are clear-eyed about the landscape before us. We recognize

the uncertainty in the federal political climate and the potential funding hurdles

facing public services. While our current foundation is solid, we are not complacent.

We anticipate a demanding road ahead, but because of the strategic groundwork we

have laid—in financial stewardship, staff stability, and high-level advocacy—Cedarcrest

is well-positioned to navigate these headwinds.

Thank you for your belief in our mission, and for standing with us as we build a resilient

future for every child we serve.

With gratitude,

Jay Hayston President & CEO

Strategic Planning Goals

2024-2026

The

Acuity of Care

Profile

July 2025

In the fiscal year

2025, Cedarcrest

supported 52

children/families

through long or

short-term care

and day education

Cedarcrest

supported more

than 50 short-term

stay visits for

15 children

92% of the

children in

Cedarcrest’s

long-term care

require G/J tubes

for all nutrition

or supplemental

nutrition as well

as for dosing

medications

Map of the home communities

of the children and youth

we have served for longand

short-term stays

Map of the home communities

of the children and youth we have

served and for long- day and education

short-term

stays and day education during

fiscal year 2024.

during our fiscal year

2025.

1. Exceptional Services

We will provide exceptional services to children,

young adults, and their families by strengthening

existing offerings and expanding where

there is a need in Cedarcrest’s community.

2. Transformative Employee Experience

We will prioritize the employee experience

by championing pay, benefits, growth, and

development for staff, and rigorously improve

processes and best practices throughout

the organization.

3. Sustainable Business

We will prepare for what comes next in health

and human services for Cedarcrest through

needs assessment, brand updates, consideration

of service expansion, and proactive

investment in operations and infrastructure.

More than half

of the children

have tracheostomies

40% of

long-term care

residents use

ventilators all or

part of the time

In the last

12 months,

two children

have transitioned

home to live

with their families.

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Trustee Chair’s Remarks

As we close out another Board year at Cedarcrest, I am

reminded of the extraordinary dedication that defines

this organization. Every day, our talented staff bring

skill, compassion, and determination to their work;

supporting children and young adults whose courage

and resilience inspire us all. It has been a privilege to

witness the progress made this year and the steady advancement toward the

goals of our strategic plan.

Cedarcrest is fortunate to have a strong and capable leadership team

guiding the way forward. Their insight, professionalism, and commitment

have positioned the organization for continued growth, even as the broader

political and healthcare landscape presents increasing challenges. The Board

of Trustees and Advisory Council remain deeply committed to supporting this

leadership, ensuring Cedarcrest has the resources, stability, and advocacy

necessary to uphold its mission now and into the future.

This year, we were delighted to welcome new staff throughout the organization,

individuals who have quickly become part of the fabric of Cedarcrest.

Their energy, expertise, and dedication help sustain the culture of excellence

that makes Cedarcrest such a special place. Their contributions, alongside

those of our seasoned team members, will continue to strengthen our care,

programs, and community in meaningful ways.

We recognize that the current political climate brings uncertainty, particularly

in areas that directly affect the children and families we serve. We will continue

to advocate, to educate policymakers, and to stand firmly in support of

those who rely on us. Together we will ensure that Cedarcrest remains strong

and steadfast in its commitment to provide exceptional care, giving every

child the opportunity to live, learn, and thrive.

This year also brought exciting progress in our efforts to ensure long-term

sustainability, highlighted by the installation of Cedarcrest’s new solar array.

This important project will generate significant cost savings in the years

ahead, allowing more of our resources to directly support the children,

families, and programs at the heart of our mission. It is a powerful example

of how thoughtful stewardship can fuel innovation and strengthen our future.

As we continue making strong progress toward our strategic plan goals, the

Board remains energized by what lies ahead. Cedarcrest is poised to continue

defining excellence in pediatric complex care, leading with compassion,

advancing with purpose, and serving with unwavering commitment.

On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, thank you for your generosity,

your belief in our work, and your partnership. Your support ensures that

Cedarcrest can continue to meet the needs of the children and families

who depend on us every day.

Kevin Forrest

Chair, Board of Trustees

Volunteer Leadership

2024-2025

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chair: Kevin Forrest

Vice Chair: Donna Dunlop

Secretary: Cindi Coughlin

Treasurer: Kate Willbarger

Immediate Past Chair: Thomas Bennett, MD

President/CEO: Jay Hayston, LP.D

Christine Betts

Gina Burke

Annie DiSilva

Jed Donelan

Matthew Goodwin

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Margaret “Lou” Guill

Ann Heffernon

Jillian Montmarquet

Victoria Prestejohn

Susan Simonds

We are fortunate to have such wonderful

supporters including our Advisory Council.

The following individuals link Cedarcrest

Center with professional and social communities

across New Hampshire and beyond. Their

role is to provide external perspective as well

as advocacy and support for the Center’s mission,

strategic direction and programs. We

thank them for their service to our mission.

Deb Albrecht

Tiffany Boyd

Don Brehm

Sarah Brothers

Karen Burgon

Deb Cannon

Mike Chelstowski

Cari Coates

Chris Coates

Glenn Galloway

Deb Ganley

Susan Gilbert

Cathy Gray

Roger Hansen

Emily Hartshorne

Carol Jue

Sharon Kaiser

Molly Kelly

Mike Kiser

Margaret Knox

Kristen Leach

Ed McCaul

Jan McGonagle

Heather McGreer

Ted McGreer

Allen Mendelson

Charles Michal

Erik Murphy

James Murphy

David Nash

Elizabeth B.

Olmstead

Scott Olmstead

Paul Pezone

Bryant Robertson

Mary Rooney

Lisa Sandstrum

Jay Smeltz

John R. Snowdon

Patricia A. Stoudt

Alan W. Stroshine

Cameron Tease

Gary Tochterman

Pamela Wilder

Lynn Yeiter


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Honor Roll of Donors JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

We wish to recognize and thank the following individuals, businesses, corporations, and

foundations for their support this past fiscal year, July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025. Contributions

are essential to the financial stability and sustainability of Cedarcrest. Funds contributed help

to purchase equipment and fund operational needs that are not covered through Medicaid

and school district tuition. We are grateful for each and every donation to Cedarcrest.

Michael and Sharon Abbott

Kaila Adams

William and Debra Albrecht

Chuck Alexander

Amanda Roberge

and Luis Alicia

Chelsea Amato

Tabatha Anderson

Anonymous

Luke Antin

Evan Apke

Kristine Aquino

Michelle and

Everett Archibald, Jr.

Mark and Mary Armstrong

Nick Audet

Amanda Babcock

Kevin Baca

Dave and Rebecca Badten

Karen Balcom

Mr. and Mrs. William

Baldasaro

Christine Ballou

Magda Baranowski

Matthew Barker

Timothy Barry

Jill Batty and Daryl Stutes

Klaus and Christine Bayr

Gregory Beals

Dean Beaman and

Maureen Curtiss Beaman

Jayson Beauchemin

Tom and Letitia Beauregard

Gina Bedard

Stacey Beliveau

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Bell

Nancy and

Thomas Bennett, MD

Ward and Margaret Bennett

Dr. Robert Benoit, D.C.

Kelly Bergeron

Elizabeth and

Dr. Joseph Bergman

Edward and Joan Berriman

Ashley and Mike Bertolami

Christopher and Christine

Betts

Samantha Biloeau

Judith Bischoff

Brandon Blair

Lisa Blais

Mark Bodanza

Mark Bodin

Shannon Bolewski

Matthew Bomberg

Daniel Borden

Maddy Boynton

Lorraine Bramble

Marcia Breckenridge

P. Donald and Jill Brehm*

Louise Brouder

Josh Brooks

Maryssa Brow

Jody Bunnell

Kestin Bunnell

Charles Burbee

Hunter and Martina Burgess

Craig Burgon

Karen D. Burgon

Eric Burgon

Hailey Burke

Rebecca Burke

Adam and Gina Burke

Jeanne Burke

Megan Butcher

Patricia Buttner

Diane and David Caban

Robin Caban

Deb and Skip Cannon

Kerry Carlisle

Nancy Carney

Brad Carson

Stephen and Deb Case

Susan Catherwood

Nancy Chabott

Cameron Chamberlain

Amber Chamberlain

Jay Chamberlin

Jessica Champney

Michael and

Kathleen Chelstowski

Joel Chidester

Betty Christiansen

Daniel and Theresa Church

Toni Ciampaglione

Marisa and Ron Clace

Landon Clace

Bill Clark

John Clark

Laura Cogswell, RN

John Colbath

Tamera Colgate*

Dr. Kathleen Collins

Maurice and Martha Collins

Desiree Compo

Drs. Marvin and Leah Cook

Maura Coppo

Christa Costello

Cindi and Rich Coughlin

Rachel Croteau-Cooper

Samantha Crowe

Robert and Marlene Dabrowski

Justin Dack

Kenneth and Katheryn Dale

Stephen and Jan D’Alessio

Bill Daniels

Francis Davidson

Hilda deMoya

Erin Dean

Matt Dean

Morgan Dean

Alicia Deaver

Matigan Defeo

Peter Defiglio

Christopher Delavergne

Mary Delisle and George

Foskett

Katie Deneault

Kelly Derosier

Mike and Theresa Desilets

Donna Devens

Robert Diluzio

Gary Dionne

Ann Marie and David DiSilva

Dennis Donegan

Jennifer and

James E. Donelan, Ph.D

Anjalee Dreher

Kimberly Drone

Alice Dryden

Barbara Duckett and

John McPeake Duckett

Susan Dudek

Jayson and Marcie Dunbar

Donna Dunlop and

P. Andrew Spahr

Nicki Ebbighausen

Jeffrey Ebert

Erik Eklund

Bethany Elliott-Thul

James and Joan Emerson

Alfrieda and Robert Englund

Thomas and Caroline Ewing

Traci Fairbanks

Jonathan and Diane Farina

Patricia and Charles Farmer



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Jay Hayston

Kathleen Keuroghlian

Deborah Hearn

Kevin and Mary Killealea

Ann Heffernon and Jay Ward

Peter King

Melissa Heiden

Spencer Heise

Jean Henrie

Lois Henson

Dorothy and Eric Herr

Linda Herron

Nina King

Monica and

Arthur F. Kingsbury, III

Chester Kingsbury

Arthur and Diane Kinsbury

Sandra Kingsbury

Annabelle Hewston

Allan and Susan Kingsbury

Maribel Hickman

Brendan and Gabriella Kiniry

Kamila Hilton

Crystal Kirker

Lester Hirsh

Michael and Frances Kiser

Robert and Denise Hitchcock

Gregg Kleiner

Nancy Farmer

Carly Fazio

William and JoAnn Fenton

Madison Ferrara

Ashley Fetchero

Travers Findley

Matthew Flynn

Lisa Foley

Patrick and Kelly Foley

Kimberly Fontaine

Kevin and Dawn Forrest

Deb and David Foster

Robert Fox

Christine Friedli

Courtney Fugere

Alice and Gilbert Fuld

Alice and Mark Funk

Robert and Christina Furlone

Tina Galloway

Glenn and Abigail Galloway

Sue and Richard Gatley

Jay Gauvin

Kathleen Gearan

Emily Gelardi

Monique Gendron

Monica Gerhardstein

Audrey Gerkin

Colin Germain

Joseph Giardina

Susan and Richard Gilbert

Jessica Gilot

Eric Glover

Rebecca and Neal Goldenberg

Walter Goodnow

Matthew and Heather Goodwin

Michelle Goodwin

Jenny Gordon

Colleen Gorecki

Edmund and Bonnie Gould

Matt Gould

Lorraine Graciano

Jeff Gravel

Carl and Karin Gravina

Cathy and Jim Gray

Mitchell and Erika Greenwald

Robert and Kerry Greenier

Mr. and Mrs. Perry C. Gresh

Kathryn Griswold

Mark and Kathy Gross

Matt Guild

Drs. Marshall and

Margaret Guill

Dayna Guldhauge

William Gurnee

Lewis and Clare Gwyn

Rolland and Elaine Hall

Richard and Marian Hamilton

Eve Hanf-Enos

Jennifer Hanrahan

Peter and Elizabeth Hansel

H. Roger Hansen

Laura Hanson

John and Jeanne Harper

Walter and Nancy Harrington

Robert and Catherine Hart

Ryan Hart

John and Ann Hartnett

Nancy Hitchner

Jeffrey and Stacie Hixson

Joanne and Bob Hof

Caroline Hofsess

Hillary and Matthew Holian

Andrew Houle

Virginia Houle-Ryder

Arthur and Virginia Howard

Kaitlin Howard

Madison Howard

Dale Hubbard

Matt Hubbard

Felicia Hume

Robin Hurlburt

Rachel Hurlburt

Steven Ioannou

Kellie Irish

Ruth and Carl Jacobs, Jr.

Lisa Jair

Jessica Jewett

Matthew Jobbins

Tom and Sarah Joslin

Edward Joy

Constance Joyce

Carol Jue

Sharon Kaiser

Richard and Judith Kalich

Christos Kamaras

Thomas Kanyuk

Michael and Tricia Kapiloff

Carol Kay

Risa and Douglas Keene

Sarah Kelley

Beth Kelly

Lisa Kopcha

Michelle Kovacs

Susanna Koyl

Kerry Kraus

Douglas Krauss

Suzanne Krautmann

Meg Kuhta

Rose Kundanis

Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Lacey II

Thomas and Linda Lacey

Bob LaClaire

Russell and Christine Lacroix

Betty Ann Lake

Zachary Lambert

Betsy Lambert

Jane Lane

Katelynne Goodchild

James Hayes

Marti Kendall

Jared Goodell

Kimberly Haynes

Lisa Kerylow

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April Langley

Sally McEwen

Christina O’Brien

Aimee Plotczyk

Jack Laporte

Ryan Lavigne

Helen Leach

Sharon Leary

Howard and

Barbara Leatherman

Dr. Wayne R. LeClair

Jonathan Leclair

Marion Lefrancois and

Kelly Dodge Lefrancois

Eleisha LeMay

Felicia Leno

Gerald and Donna Pagano-Leo

Jennifer Leonard

Diane LeVert

Gary and Marcia Levesque

Tiffiny Lindner

Jessica Lindof

William and Barbara Lindsey

William Linney*

Shaunna Little

Susan Lockerby

Loren McEwen

Taylor McEwen

Wendy McEwen

John and Marianne McGauley

Maggie McGauley

Joe McGauley

Paul McGuirk*

Heather McKernan

Susan McMurphy*

Bob McNeil

Kacey McNeil

Jennie Meister

Jill Meister

Stephen Melchionne

Allen and Ellen Mendelson

Kenia Mendez

Susan Merritt and

Lawrence Ford Merritt

Mark Mervine

Michael Metell

Lisa and Tom Migneault

Avery Miller

Michael O’Donnell

Thomas O’Grady

Sarah O’Hazo

Scott and Elizabeth Olmstead

Sheri Olson

Allison Ostashen

Andrea Packard

Stephanie Packard

Heather Palmer

Aurielle and Nicholas Pannell

Carl and Nancy Panza

Amy Parsons

Craig and Erin Dallas-Patch

David and Linda Pearlstein

James Pearsall

Barry “Pudge” Pearson, Jr.

Kevin and Denise Peets

Katie Pelis

Stephen and Barbara Pelkey

Nani & Pop

Justin and Mary Perkins

Kevin Pontbriand

Jessica Porter

Alison and Jake Poulin

Connie Powell

Larry Pratt Jr.

Victoria Prestejohn

Jennifer Prevost

Troy Prevost

Elizabeth Price

Beth Ellen and Thomas Provost

Diane Purrington

James and Judith Putnam

Justin Putzel

Rosemary Rafter

Robert Ramirez

Christine Ray

Aime Reed

David and Ashley Rice

Marilyn Richardson

E David and Nancy Ricker

Kyle Rideout

Haleigh M. Lord

Dianne Milliken

Victor Lotito

Cole and Martha Mills

Tammy Lowell

Nicole Minardi

Joe and Kathy Lucius

Kathleen Mitchell

Donald Lundin

Leann Morgan

Brianna Maclean

Mary Morrison

Caitlyn Maclean

Rosemary Morse

Raymond and Ann Mahoney

Theresa Murdough

Carl and Michele Majewski

Shannon Murdough

Rachel and Tyler Malynowski

Erik Murphy

Meghan Manke

Stephen and Linda Myers

Daniel and Mazal Mariaschin

David and Alisha Nash

William Marsh

Lorelei Nash

Patricia Martin

Penelope Nash

Amy Martin

Amelia Nash

Kristen Martin

Morgan Mason

Neil and Mary Masterson

Kelsey Matson

Carol and Edward Mattern, III

Sherry Mattson

Kim May

Sylvia and Craig McBeth

Alberta and Bill McCabe

Robert and Irene McCarthy

Edward McCaul

and Heather Canfield

Tirzah Nelson

Rob Nelson

Danielle Newcomb

James Newcombe

Susan and Jeff Newcomer

Stephen Nickerson

Lauren Niewiadomski

Kristen Noonan

Scott and Judith Northcott

Daniel Nowill

Ashton Nyre

Kathleen O’Donnell

Patricia Perlman

Susan Peterson

Theodore and

Joceline Champagne

Paul and Sharon Pezone

Courtney Pham

Raymond Phillips

Edward and Dawn Phippard

Rebecca Picard

Fiona Pike

Perley and Jane Plante

Graham and Lee Rigby

Jennifer Ritter

David Ritter

Bryant and Christie Robertson

Dr. James Robinson

Lisa Roche

Stacy Roe

Eva Roeder

Lorie Rogers and Robert Inman

Michael Rogers

Susan Rondeau



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Robert and Mary Rooney

Tim and Charlotte Small

Arnold and Myla Stoddard

Linda Tullar

Kevin and Debra Rose

Caleb Rounds

Katie Roy

Paul and Janet Harper Roy

Cammie Royce

Marie Royce*

Scott Ryan

Sherrie and

Joseph Sabolevski, Sr

Frank and Marianne Sanders

Howard and Nan Sands

Mitchell and Mary Jo Saviski

Connie and

John Schlegelmilch

Christopher and Lael Schwabe

Angela Seaver

Lauren Seymour

Jane and Gary Shapiro

Kristen Silk

Lynn and Arthur Simington

Susan and Brian Simonds

Richard and Judith Skeels

Jennifer Skrocki

Louise Slayton

Carmelina Stella

Jay Smeltz

Alexandria Smidutz

Christie and Jeff Smith

Joanne Smith*

Jared Smith

Harley Smith

Tiffany Snelling

Hannah Snowden

Douglas Snowden

John and Gayla Snowdon

Kimberly Sobel

Nicole Spezzaferri

Connor St. Pierre

Stephanie St. Cyr

David and Jane Stabler

Susan Stansbury

Carmelina Stella

Stephen and

Therese Stepenuck

Emily Stewart

Cynthia and

Rev. Joseph Stinson

Jesse and Nadja Stinson

Michael and Patricia Stoudt

Kathleen Strombeck

Lois Swanson

Velvet and Michael Sweeney

Mrs. Paul Szoc

Ann and Carl Szot, Jr.

Kristin Targett

Roland Tarr

Melissa Taylor

Carroll Taylor

Kathleen Taylor

Kayla Taylor

Cameron Tease

John Tease

Kimball and Maria Temple

Renee Tenney

Gregg and Julie Tewksbury

Jon and Katheryn Thatcher

Lianne and Robert Therrien, Jr

Gerard and Jennifer Thompson

Alexis Thompson

Spencer Thompson

Maureen Thompson

Andrea Thompson

Ashley Thompson

Julianne Thornewood

Elinor Thresher

Stephanie Thresher

Blaire Tian

Brian and Marlee Tilton

Stephen Titus

Gary and Susan Tochterman

David Toole

Karen and

Dr. Robert E. Tortolani

Maureen Treantos

Anthony and Barbara Tremblay

Annette Trevorrow

James Tuttle

Rebecca and Kevin Valenti

Hannahrose Valenti

Joel Velez

Nicholas Vigeant

Alex Villers

Bethany Vonderhorst

Allen VonFeldt

Parker Waite

Chloe Wakefield

Amy Wakefield

Henry Wall

Elizabeth Walsh

Leah Walsh

Jon Warner

Erin Wasileski

Michael and Cynthia Waters

Leon and Jill Watkins

Thomas Weatherby

Frank Werbinski

Elizabeth Whitehouse

Alison Wiedman

Donna and Ronald Wilbur

Pamela Wilder

Jeanne Williams

Maryanne Williams

Richard and Sharon Wilson

Ben Wood

Bethani Woodard

David and Patricia Wright

John and Gail Wrigley

Vicki Wyman

James Yannizze

Sandra Yendell

Lynn Yeiter

Elizabeth and Daiju Yoshino

Jennifer Truman

Louise Zerba

In this report, we recognize donors whose gifts were received from

July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, our most recent fiscal year.

Donors who have made contributions for five or more consecutive

years are noted in boldface type. Individuals who are deceased are

noted with an asterisk (*).

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists.

If we have inadvertently erred, please accept our sincere apology

and contact the Office of Advancement at 603-358-3389.

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Businesses Corporations Workplace

AC&C Electric

Androscoggin Valley Hospital

Atlas PyroVision

Autex Inc.

Bergeron Mechanical

Blouin HVAC

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Brick House Tile Company

Bulldog Designs

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, Inc.

CGI Business Solutions

Ciardelli Fuel Company

Clarfeld-Citizens Bank

Wealth Management

Clark-Mortenson Insurance

Agency The HILB Group

Connecticut Valley Oral Surgery

Constellation Energy

Daniel’s Family Maple

Davis Oil & Propane

Electronic Imaging

Materials, Inc.

F. H. Hamblet, LLC

Fairfield’s Pontiac Cadillac

Buick Inc.

Fenton Family Dealership

Financial Abundance

International/Primerica

G&H Stingray

Gemini Electric, Inc.

General Mills Box Top for

Education

Granite United Way

Hannaford Supermarket -

Keene

HealthDirect Pharmacy

Heart Empowered Living

Heaven Hair Gallery Salon

Hogancamp PC

HRHQ

Ingram Construction

Corporation

Insurance Source, Inc.

Invictus Fire Solutions

Jakes of all Trades

Jared Goodell

JC Tarmey Excavation & Paving

Keene Kickboxing

Lab ‘n Lager Food & Spirits

Mariposa Museum

McClure’s Tree Service

Melanson Company, Inc.

Mon Amie Fine Jewelry

Monadnock Ford

Monadnock United Way

Monarch Roofing

Mountainshade LLC

NH Trust Company

NuMotion

Park Avenue Deli

Park Construction

Pediatric Associates of

Hampton & Portsmouth

Primerica

Raynor Door Authority

of New England

RCD Hockey, LLC

Rehabilitation Equipment

Associates

Royal Green Landscaping

Salon Jayde & Co

Savings Bank of Walpole

Servpro of Cheshire County

Shred This

Skyn by Nora

Stage Hands, Inc.

Stripe it Seal it

Sturm, Ruger and Company

Tarmey Excavation & Paving

Ted’s Shoe and Sport

Toyota Dealership

Match Program

USI Insurance Services

Viasat

DEW Construction

Insmed Incorporated

Perry Family Dental

Zajac HVAC LLC

Building Expertise Together:

Cedarcrest and Dartmouth Health Children’s

Strengthen Clinical Collaboration

Over the past several months, Cedarcrest has been proud to host

a series of Skills Clinics in partnership with Dartmouth Health

Children’s. These sessions have offered valuable opportunities for

shared learning, hands-on practice, and meaningful collaboration

between two teams dedicated to exceptional pediatric complex care.

During each clinic, Cedarcrest nurses, therapists, and direct care

staff demonstrated the expertise and compassion that define their

daily work—sharing knowledge, refining skills, and engaging in

scenario-based clinical practice. The Dartmouth team brought

fresh perspectives and innovative approaches, sparking productive

discussion, and enhancing the exchange of best practices.

This collaboration has strengthened clinical skills across both

organizations and reinforced a culture of continuous learning.

We are deeply grateful to Dartmouth Health Children’s for their

partnership, and to our Cedarcrest staff for their professionalism,

curiosity, and commitment. These clinics highlight the power of

teamwork in advancing excellence and improving care for the

children and young adults we serve.



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Organizations/Clubs Donations

Homestead Thrift Shop

Knights of Columbus #819

Knights of Columbus,

St. Joseph’s Council #6921

National Christian Foundation

NH State Council Knights of

Columbus Tootsie Roll Fund

Parish of the Holy Spirit

Saint Joseph Regional School

Companies In Kind Donations

AMT Productions

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Cheshire Children’s Museum

Electronic Imaging Materials

Engrave-It

Home Depot - Keene

St. Vincent DePaul Society—

Keene

Stone House Commons

Association

United Church of Christ

Keene—Mission and Action

Committee

United Church of Christ—

Keene Women’s Fellowship

Lawrence Electric

Lex Photography

Twinkle Town

Vera Floral Farm

Organizations In Kind Donations

Cheshire Quilters’ Guild

First Baptist Church-Keene

Keene Family YMCA

Keene Police Officers

Association

Individuals In Kind Donations

Anonymous

Kaila Adams

Lisa Blais

Cindy Bouchard

Dr. Judith Boule

and Scott Lane

Lorraine Bramble

Dan and Rhonda Bruce

April Clark

Jonathan Cohn


Leah Couture

Jennifer Curley

Ann Dallas

Ann Marie and David DiSilva

Jennifer and

James Donelan, Ph.D

Leah Dupuis

Jed Emont

Maria Fairbank

Joely Fanning

Glenn Galloway

W.S. Badger Company, Inc.

Our Lady of Mercy School-

Keene

Professional Fire Fighters of

Keene Local 3265

St. Josephs School-Keene

United Church of Christ-Keene

Jo Gregory

Jennifer Hakala

H. Roger Hansen


Ann Heffernon and Jay Ward

Cheryl Hynds

Kathy Johnson

JoEllen Kelly

Brendan and Gambriella Kiniry

Suzanne Krautmann

Kris Kringle (John Chamberlin)

Kari LaFlam

Sharon Leary

Carol Lepisto

Todd and Jill Lewis

Will McGiver

Susan Meister

Dianne Milliken

Debora Murray

Lori Myers

Lacey Parris

Individuals In Kind Donations, continued

Susan Putnam

Ronna Rajaniemi

Renee Rougier

Jacklyn and Matthew Sands

Elizabeth Sayre

Daniel and Mary Shepardson

Ashley Smallwood

Foundations/Funds

American Online

Endowment/Benevity

Carl A and Margaret A Johnson

Family Foundation

Catherwood Foundation

Charities Aid Foundation

America

Fidelity CDA Fund Mark and

Kathy Gross Charitable Fund

Fidelity CDA Fund Michael

and Trisha Kapiloff Fund

Fidelity CDA Fund Szot

Giving Fund

Fidelity CDAF Mark and

Alice Funk Fund

Give Gab

HALO Foundation

Morgan Stanley GIFT Fund

—P. Don Brehm Trust

Network for Good

NHCF Henry L. &

Patricia J. Nielsen Fund

NHCF Hermit Thrush Fund

NHCF Ira S. & Gertrude S.

Hubbard Memorial Fund


Erin Soltys

Bev Stoddard

Pat Stoudt

Lisa Wakefield

Diana Wichland

NHCF James E. Gaseau Fund

NHCF James E. O’Neil Family

Fund for Cedarcrest Center

NHCF NH Charitable

Foundation

Pay Pal Giving Fund—

Go Fund Me

Putnam Foundation

Raymond James Charitable—

Gravina Charitable

Foundation

Raymond James Charitable

— James and Ann Robinson

Family Foundation

Red River Charitable

Foundation

Renaissance Charitable

Foundation

Schechter Family Foundation

Schwab Charitable—Hamblet

Electric Charitable Fund

The CMH Foundation

The Pew Charitable Trusts

YourCause

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Tribute Gifts: In Memory Of JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

Theresa Acerno

Annie and David DiSilva

Bob Albrecht

Deb and Bill Albrecht

Flow & Joe Ascolese


Richard Babineau

Lynn Yeiter

Bob Ballou

Gail Ballou

Michelle Ballou

Jenny Gordon

Mandi Beliveau

Wendy McEwen

Gerard and Jennifer

Thompson

Jean Berube

Normand Berube

Jeanne Burke

Lois And Gene Bischoff

Judith Bischoff

Chris Booras

Christine Ballou

Jane Brown


Connie Bugbee

Lynn Yeiter

William “Pop” Burke

Adam and Gina Burke

Tom Call

Anjalee Dreher

Anj Dreher Heavenly Hair

Gallery Salon

Hillary and Matthew Holian

Tom and Sarah Joslin

Mindy Cambiar

Stephen Titus

Al Chandler


Jean Chandler

Edmund and Bonnie Gould

Janice Chichlowski

Frank Werbinski

Martin Chichlowski

Frank Werbinski

Colleen Christian

Kathleen Taylor

Austin Cotoia


Alison Wiedman

Tom Dion


Emily Locke


Caro Anne Gillis

Lorie Rogers and

Robert Inman

Carol Greenan

James Yannizze

Jerry Greenan

James Yannizze

Lewis “Guy” Gwyn, IV

Lewis and Clare Gwyn

Scooter Hadley

Myla and Arnold Stoddard

Nancy W. Hansen

H. Roger Hansen

Esther N. Hansen

H. Roger Hansen

Harold T. Hansen, MD

H. Roger Hansen

Moses Hart

Shannon Bolewski


Ryan Hart

Lynn Yeiter

Dorothy Ingram

Daniel and Theresa Church

Susan Dudek

Jay Gauvin

Steven Iaonnou

Baby Jack

Ted and Joceline

Champagne

Lee Johnson


Bob Kelley


Barbara Kingsbury

Thayer Kingsbury

Sandra Kingsbury

Sophie Krauss

Courtnie Nersesian,

Pediatric Associates of

Hampton & Portsmouth

Nicole Spezzaferri

Judith Kurabinski


Lee

Lorraine Bramble

Allen Littlefield

Patricia Martin

Allen Lowe

Patricia Martin

Malcolm Luz


Kenneth Maguire

Kevin Maguire

William Gurnee

Paul McGuirk


Timmy McHugh


Charles McMurphy

Claire McMurphy

Meghan McMurphy

Stacey McMurphy

Susan McMurphy

Betty Merritt

Susan Merritt and

Lawrence Ford

Bernice Messier

Ron Messier

Lynn Yeiter

Brenda Milliken

Kerry Kraus

Dianne Milliken

Susan Stansbury

David Toole

Chuck Mobilia

Annie and David DiSilva

Tom Chabott

Deborah Hearn

Irene and Jack Hathaway


Bruce Chamberlain

Christine Ballou

Donna and Fred Hilliard




Jane Hodder

Wayne LeClair

Allen and Ellen Mendelson

Liz and Scott Olmstead

Callee Hynds

David and Doreen Ricci



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Tribute Gifts: In Memory Of JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

Stan and Cynthia Pearlstein

David and Linda Pearlstein

The Wesley Peets Family


Lee Pelkey


Bob Perry

Frank Werbinski

Margaret Persee

Patricia Martin

Lorraine and Alvin Pratt


Daniel Prunier

Lynn Yeiter

Bridie Regan

Lorraine Bramble

Ray Richard

Francis Davidson

Eliana Rouleau

Lynn Yeiter

Dick Rowe

Carol Kay

John Russo


Tom Ryan


Linda Santoro

Susan Peterson

Walt Shelley


Louise and Frank Simone


Marilyn Smedberg

Frank Werbinski

Joanne Smith


E. Elizabeth Snyder

James E. Snyder

Pat and Michael Stoudt

Leon St. Jean


John E. Stoudt


Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Szoc

Paul A. Szoc

Lori Tilton

Mrs. Paul Szoc

Johanna Tutone

Marion and John Tutone

Cathy and Jim Gray

The George Vincent Family


Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace

Mrs. Paul Szoc

Eleanore Werbinski

Joseph Werbinski

Frank J. Werbinski

Albertina Woodring

E. Douglas Woodring

H. Roger Hansen

Joseph Yannizze Jr

Joseph Yannizze Sr

Shirley Yannizze-Pike

James Yannizze

Eva Yeiter

Donald Yeiter

Ross Yeiter

Lynn Yeiter

Roger Zerba


Powering Possibility: Cedarcrest’s Solar Array Strengthens Our Future

For Cedarcrest, the solar array is more than an energy

project, it is an investment in our mission. The 560-panel

system is expected to generate over 383,000 kWh of

clean energy annually, offsetting approximately 376,000

pounds of CO₂ emissions each year.

As President & CEO Jay Hayston shared at the ribbon

cutting, “Every dollar we save on energy is a dollar that

remains where it belongs—supporting our programs,

our staff, and the children we serve.” Senator Donovan

Fenton echoed this impact, emphasizing how clean,

resilient energy strengthens Cedarcrest’s ability to

focus on children, families, and dedicated staff.

Left to right: Dan Weeks - ReVision Energy, Elizabeth Ferland, City of Keene,

Bob King, Susan Simonds, Cedarcrest Board of Trustees, Jay Hayston, President

& CEO, Jim Yannizze, Director of Finance, State Senator Donovan Fenton,

John Hamler, Facilities Manager

This year, Cedarcrest took an important step toward

long-term sustainability with the installation of a new

333kW ground-mounted solar array. In November, we

celebrated this milestone at a ribbon cutting ceremony

with the City of Keene, State Senator Donovan Fenton,

our project partners at ReVision Energy, and Bob King,

whose support and expertise were essential in bringing

this initiative to life. We extend our sincere thanks to all

who contributed to this effort.

This project also highlights the power of strong partnerships.

The City of Keene’s commitment to renewable

energy, ReVision Energy’s expertise, and Bob King’s

guidance all played vital roles. Their collaboration

reflects the broader community support that sustains

Cedarcrest’s work every day.

The solar array will serve Cedarcrest for decades to

come, reinforcing our financial stability, reducing our

environmental footprint, and helping ensure that the

children and families we support continue to have

access to the exceptional care they deserve.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make

this vision a reality.

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Tribute Gifts: In Honor Of JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

Joe Boggio

Michael and Sharon Abbott

John and Ann Hartnett

The Children at Cedarcrest

Stephen Titus

Chloe

Arthur and Diane Kingsbury

Donna and Ronald Wilbur

Matthew Cholach

Talia Cholach


Dr. Kathy Collins

Ted and Joceline

Champagne

Michael Rogers

Pat Corrigan

Frank J. Werbinski

Fiona Demeo

Isla Demeo


Emma

Lisa Blais

Patty Farmer

Christine Ballou

Zelda Foster


Odette Fournier

Frank J. Werbinski

Cathy Gray


**Audrey Hadcock


Christine Hadley


Keene High Youth

Empowered Through

Services Program

Mariposa Museum

The Incredible Staff

at Cedarcrest

Jay Hayston

Jonathan

Sharon Leary

Keelie

Velvet and Michael

Sweeney

The Kids in the

Peach Classroom

Glenn and Abigail Galloway

Peg Knox


Zachery Linari

Angela Seaver

Tom Link

Frank J. Werbinski

Marianne M.


Grady McCormick

Izzy McCormick

Mary Delisle and

George Foskett

Susan Meister

Jennie Meister

Jill Meister

Justin Milliken

Dianne Milliken

Liam Nielsen

Norah Nielsen

Christine Ballou

Cam Olivo

Erin Olivo

Mary Delisle and

George Foskett

Nadya Rusnak

Frank J. Werbinski

**Jean St. Jean


Kathleen Strombeck

John and Marianne

McGauley

Kristin Targett

Cathy and Jim Gray


Cam Tease


Gary Tochterman

Stone House Commons

Association

Wheels & Wonder: A Campaign Fueled by Generosity

This year’s Wheels & Wonder campaign was an inspiring success, thanks to

the incredible generosity of our community and partners. Centered around

the belief that mobility opens doors to joy, exploration, and independence,

the campaign raised vital funds for Cedarcrest’s Children’s Special Equipment

Fund, a resource that helps ensure every child has access to the adaptive

bikes, mobility equipment, and specialized tools they need to thrive.

From start to finish, the campaign was powered by compassion for and

commitment to the children and young adults we serve, and the work we do.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated, shared our message, or

championed this effort. A special thank-you goes to our key supporters, C&S

Wholesalers, The Kiwanis Club of Keene, and the Keene Elm City Rotary Club,

whose leadership and generosity helped bring the campaign to new heights.

Because of you, more children will experience the joy of movement, the thrill

of exploration, and the confidence that comes from new opportunities for independence.

Thank you for helping us bring more wheels, and more wonder,

into the lives of the children at Cedarcrest.



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Bequests and Endowment Gifts JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

Sawyer-Clement Heritage Society

The Sawyer~Clement Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have made legacy gifts – gifts that will endure

beyond their lifetimes – for the benefit of Cedarcrest. Membership in the Society is extended to any individual

who has provided for Cedarcrest’s future through a significant gift to an endowed fund, or through a planned gift

arrangement or bequest confirmed to the Center in writing. To learn more about becoming a member please visit

our website cedarcrestcenter.org/support/ or contact Bethaney LaClair for more information (603) 358-3389.

Anonymous*

Anonymous (2)

John C. Belluscio*

Leroy E. Clark*

Drs. Marvin and Leah Cook

Junie G. Coughlin*

Donald and Isabelle Davis*

Andrew Emerson

Joan and James Emerson

Francis F. Faulkner*

Aaron W. Fisk*

Mildred Fox*

Cathy and Jim Gray

Geraldine E. Hall*

Norman B. Harper*

Marion Hodges*

Mildred R. Holt*

Marie A. Hopkins*

Austin I. Hubbard*

John* and Carol* Hubbard

Stephen Ide

Helen James*

Ralph N. Johnson*

Peter* and Sharon Kaiser

Robert E. Kelley*

Gregory Kendall*

H. Thayer Kingsbury*

Howard and Isabel Lane Sr.*

Mae H. Monbouquette*

Robert G. Madore*

Paul McGuirk*

Clara Nims*

James* and Dorothy* O’Neil

Paul* and Sophie* Phillips

Robert* and Inez* Pyne

Russell E. Riley*


Janet and Paul W. Roy

Marion P. Saunders*

William M. Scranton*

Harriette Smith*

James* and Joanne* Smith


Dr. Richard* and

Louisa* Snowman

Richard Swahnberg*

Cameron Tease

Miss Persis M. Tilton*

Charles D. Tousley*

Alma Vandervliet*

Susanne* and

Robert* Wellwood

Elizabeth U. Wright*

* Indicates members who are deceased as of June 30, 2025

The Margaret “Peg” Knox

Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Margaret ‘Peg’ Knox Endowed Scholarship

Fund was established in 2012 to honor former

director of nursing, Peg Knox, upon her retirement

after 43 years on the Cedarcrest staff. Income

from the fund provides annual scholarship awards

for staff members pursuing advanced education

or training in nursing or an allied health field.

The fund accepts additional contributions from

interested individuals or organizations at any time.

Donors who made a gift to the fund this fiscal year:

Cathy and Jim Gray


Mary and Bob Rooney

Arnold and Myla Stoddard

Cathy Gray Endowed Campus Enhancement Fund

This fund was established in 2021 to honor Cathy Gray, upon her

retirement after 26 years as President and CEO of Cedarcrest. Income

from the fund will provide annual support to improve and beautify

the grounds, gardens, pathways and play areas of the Cedarcrest

property. Donors who made a gift to the fund this fiscal year:

Cathy and Jim Gray

Andrea Vanorio

The Maria I. Olivo Endowed Memorial Fund

The Maria I. Olivo Fund was established in 2014 by her husband,

Norman Harper, to honor her memory. Income from the fund

provides unrestricted support to be used as the Center’s trustees’

direct. The fund accepts additional contributions from interested

individuals or organizations at any time. Donors who made a

gift to the fund this fiscal year:

James and Joan Emerson

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Informational

Contacts

ADMINISTRATIVE

Jay Hayston, MBA, LP.D

President/CEO

MEDICAL CARE

Dr. Ryan Ratts, MD

Kim McKate, APRN

Primary Care Provider

Buffy Meliment,

RN, BSN, MS, CNML

Director of Nursing

REFERRALS, ADMISSIONS,

AND FAMILY RELATIONS

Kristin Targett, MSW

Director of Programs

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Amanda Coe, M.ED

Head of School

FINANCE

Jim Yannizze, MBA

Director of Finance

PEOPLE OPERATIONS

Erin Dallas-Patch,

MSOL, PGCHRM, SHRM-SCP

Director of People Operations

CONTRIBUTIONS AND

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Bethaney LaClair,

Director of Advancement

603-358-3389

Financial Statement JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025

Financial Disclosure

Cedarcrest Statement of Activities

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

OPERATING REVENUE

OPERATING EXPENSES

Medicaid Income $ 6,968,126 Salaries, Taxes, and Benefits $ 8,121,692

Education Income 2,743,356 Professional Services 628,052

Therapy Income 234,132 Utilities Expense 198,427

Unrestricted Contributions 292,924 Supplies Expense 937,452

Other Operating Income 8,234 Depreciation Expense 384,067

Other Operational Expense 513,022

Total Operating Revenue $ 10,246,773 Total Operating Expenses $ 10,782,712

Loss from Operations $ (535,939)

The purpose of this Annual Report is threefold: 1) to inform the public

about Cedarcrest Center’s accomplishments during the previous year;

2) to acknowledge the generous support of volunteers and donors; and

3) to publicly disclose our financial position as of June 30, 2025.

Our complete financial statements have been audited by Tyler, Simms &

St. Sauveur, CPA’s, a certified public accounting firm with a substantial

healthcare industry practice. Annual audits are conducted according to

generally accepted auditing standards. As of this publish date, or the

audited year ended June 30, 2025, the audit is still in progress however,

the auditors identified no deficiencies in internal control considered to be

material weaknesses.

Copies of the audited financial statements are available upon request.

Please contact Jay Hayston, President/CEO at 603-358-3384.



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NON PROFIT ORG.

US POSTAGE

PAID

BRATTLEBORO, VT

PERMIT NO. 79

91 Maple Avenue, Keene, NH 03431

www.cedarcrestcenter.org

resilience

CEDARCREST OFFERS

· Exceptional long-term medical care, education, and

physical, occupational, and speech therapies in a

nurturing, home-like setting for children, birth

through age 22, who typically have high-risk diagnoses

and multiple disabilities.

· We also seek to meet the emerging needs of families

who care for their children with complex medical

and developmental needs at home by providing a

range of care options including short-term care and

day education.

· Cedarcrest serves as an information and training

resource in response to identified community needs

for medical, therapy, social service, and special

education professionals and paraprofessionals,

and for parents and caregivers.

· Cedarcrest school provides comprehensive,

year-round special education services to 20

residential and day students with significant

cognitive impairments and complex, medical,

and therapeutic needs.

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