breaking new ground - The Greater Richmond ARC
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breaking new ground - The Greater Richmond ARC
BREAKING NEW GROUND Greater Richmond ARC 2014 Annual Report 1954 - 2014 Our Vision and Our Mission Celebrating 60 Years Our Vision: For 60 years the Greater Richmond ARC has been breaking new ground Richmond will be a community of opportunity for all. We envision a community where all people with disabilities are healthy and safe, enjoy economic independence, live where they choose, and participate in activities that create a fulfilling life. Since 1954 the Greater Richmond ARC, created by families for families, has provided services and supports that help individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their dreams and fulfill their potential. Over the past 60 years, as families’ needs have changed, ARC has adapted to fill voids in our community. Our Mission: ARC is celebrating its 60-year history! Sixty years, for many, is a lifetime – a lifetime of opportunities to achieve your potential, a lifetime to consider the mark you might leave on the world, and a lifetime of wisdom to help others move toward their future. And, this year, we are celebrating Marshall Butler’s lifetime career at ARC. We are celebrating how far ARC has come during his tenure and positioning ourselves to continue the legacy he and many of you have helped to create. “When we organized there was no state money, no federal money, nothing. We had to do everything ourselves.” ~ Robert H. Wilson, Founding Member, RTD, 1979 In partnership with families, ARC creates life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. “..I’ve seen how the talent and generosity of parents, volunteers and staff ‘leave it all on the field’ to make the world a better place.” ~ Mike Foley, ARC Youth Conference Chair 1975; Past Board Chair; BOD 1986-2001; ARC Director of Business Development since 2007 What Distinguishes Us in the Metro Richmond Community? ARC empowers people with disabilities across the broadest spectrum. •A cross the life span - from infants to the elderly. •A cross all levels of disability - from mild to profound. Robert L. Sommerville, ARC Board Chair “ARC’s consumers are like me; they have disabilities; they do the best they can every day; they grow up, gain confidence and adjust to change.” Today, he and 350 employees work tirelessly to assure they are making a difference for 1,400 individuals and families. When you read individuals’ personal stories in this, our 60-year Annual Report, consider the breadth and diversity of ARC’s reach. ~ Patricia (PT) Thomlinson, blind since birth, ARC Receptionist since 1980 •A cross the community - not limited by geographic boundaries - so families can have the best help wherever they live in metro and Tri Cities areas. In 1978, on his first day on the job, Marshall met his staff of eight and considered how best to help 200 individuals who attended ARC’s Infant Stimulation Program, Camp Baker’s summer camp and the Civitan Workshop. “I remember the struggles, but families never stopped pressing forward to improve the plight of our special people.” Consider, too, why ARC’s Board of Directors believes Marshall has led so effectively. One longtime member will tell you, “ARC’s success over time is a testimony to Marshall’s adaptability. When circumstances change, he is able to change with them. He guides the organization to change, as well.” Let’s celebrate a lifetime! Let’s celebrate the families who founded ARC 60 years ago, Marshall’s missiondriven leadership for nearly 40 of those years, and the Board’s unwavering commitment to breaking new ground for generations to come. Robert L. Sommerville ARC Board Chair ~ Bill Suttles, Past BOD Chair, BOD 1976-2001 Cover photo: Vicki and Chip Beatty, with son Davis, played a lead role in the concept and development of the ARCpark. The doctor said, “Put him in an institution and forget about him.” ~ Robert Clarke, Founding Member, BOD ’54-94 Preschool, Developmental Training and Day Activity Centers for 81 people, ages 4 to 40. The Association for Retarded Children formed by eight families. Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1979 Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1984 1 1949 1952 Volunteers run two-week summer day camp at Camp Baker. Naval Diesel School converted to a Cooperative Training Center for 30 children. 1953 1957 ARC opens first center for 10 preschoolers. 1957 Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1972 Camp Baker’s swimming pool dedicated. 1958 “Parents of normal children suggested [our kids] should be shut away.” ~ Mrs. Roy Owens, Preschool Parent’s Club Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1974 1972 1974 2 ARCpark - Breaking New Ground for the Future Infant & Childservices Development Services arc employment superheroes There's no explanation for Charlotte Muhlenfeld's hearing loss. The toddler's deafness was "completely random. There's no family history," said mom Leah, adding, "This is Charlotte's path." And yet, having a cochlear implant in her left ear and a hearing aid in her right hasn't stopped her. "She's a little pistol; smiley, adventurous, a life-lover," Leah says. You spoke and we listened You told us it’s time for Richmond to have a park for all ages and all abilities – a park where everyone in the family can play and exercise together; where the playing field is level for everyone in our community; where our similarities overcome our differences. We listened when you told us this very special park should welcome the public and have: • Activities for all intellectual & physical abilities • Features that can be enjoyed through a lifetime • Safe and accessible components for all Charlotte Muhlenfeld & her mom Leah “I was crying and driving… I saw a bus with a sign that said, ‘Need help with your disabled child? Call ASK 2000.’ They referred me to ARC… To this day, my son and I feel at home with the dedicated staff… He is still growing and changing. He loves to get up in the morning and go to work with his friends.” ~ Patricia Brown, 1983 Volunteer of the Year, mother of Patrick ~ Vicki Beatty, mother of Davis, a young adult born with a genetic anomaly Year-round respite opens for six families a week. Wilton Barnes Civitan Workshop dedicated. 3 1974 Source: Richmond Times Dispatch March 1982 Infant Stimulation Program is one of first in VA. 1975 1976 ARC blitzes schools with message, "Kids with disabilities are like everyone else." “We met other parents and realized we weren’t the only people experiencing this.” ~ Vince Burgess, BOD ‘98 - ‘13; CB Board ‘96 - ‘13 1981 “We are not advocating for words or labels. We are advocating for people.” ~ Peggy Soulen, Program Director, ’72-‘95 U.S. Sen. John Warner dedicates Westwood Ave. facility. Source: Interview 2015 Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1986 1981 Children and Families Served in 2014: 467 Community Impact “Davis has missed out when not given the chance to naturally interact with others on, quite literally, a level playing field. As a family, we are counting the days until the ARCpark becomes a reality.” Preschools and Developmental Activity Centers close; free public education mandated. "She's a total go-getter. Nothing's going to stop her." One reason Charlotte's so unstoppable is the therapy she's received since infancy from ARC. While initially she "didn't know how to listen and was way behind the curve on understanding," now age two, Charlotte has learned to listen and respond, and can say about 60 words. Coming in 2015! The Greater Richmond ARCpark, with 2.4 acres for exercise, fitness, games, exploration, team work, and just plain fun. Thanks to those of you who shared your ideas, participated in planning and gave your support to make the ARCpark a soon-to-berealized, dream-come-true. Our ARCpark supporters are recognized on our website at www.RichmondARC.org. ARC therapists have been "great with establishing tangible goals and helping me with exercises" at home to help Charlotte, says Leah, adding you can see progress when her daughter fulfills directives such as "pick up the ball." Source: Richmond Times Dispatch 1986 (See Jake Stroy profile on page 6) 1983 1984 1986 4 After School & Summer Day Services ARC Employment Services Lauren, 18, didn’t immediately love ARC’s after school program. Like many teenagers, she needed to be convinced. Then she got involved in ARC’s Work Readiness program for high school juniors and seniors that helps students with disabilities transition after graduation to what lies ahead. It’s been a great relationship ever since. Lauren likes office-related tasks such as shredding documents. She also enjoys outings that include visiting places of business and community services, such as the 911 call center and local firehouse. She also volunteers at Meals on Wheels. Nowadays, Lauren is “actively involved in everything, socially outgoing, and loves ARC,” says Developmental Service Supervisor Camesha Peters. Students served in 2014: 96 ARCenter: 57 Camp Baker: 39 Jake has been with the Greater Richmond ARC for so long that he remembers when Senator Warner visited. That’s Senator John Warner, not Mark, and in 1984 the statesman dedicated the opening of the Westwood Avenue production facility. Jake cut the ribbon that day, and has been an important part of ARC ever since. “I love coming here,” he says, pointing to a nearby counselor as proof and adding, “She is a joy to work with.” A member of the pre-vocational program, Jake receives job training and participates in skill-building activities like cooking. He also helps clean the Megabus stop in downtown Richmond, and volunteers at Meals on Wheels three times a week through ARC. Community Impact Jake’s says the best thing about the organization is “the people.” But he’s also game for new activities; even taking up sewing at ARC a few years ago. Because he doesn’t have use of his feet, staffers provided a sewing machine foot pedal for him to operate with his hands. Community Impact “I am a single mom. My choice is to give up my job and go on welfare or give up my child to foster care. She has nowhere else to go after school.” Individuals Employed in 2014: Government Sites: Organizational Employment: 197 106 91 “We’ve all heard the Chinese proverb about giving a man a fish versus teaching him to fish. ARC does both.” ~ Pat Robson, Past Board Chair, BOD since 1988 ~ Parent of a student who has autism, 2003 Lauren Kramer Jake Stroy 10-year Camp Baker plan will culminate in new dining hall, dormitory, and amphitheater. 5 1996 ARC participants begin volunteering with Meals on Wheels and 20 other community-based organizations. 1997 ARC jobs with competitive pay and health/welfare benefits begin at federal government sites. 1999 New afterschool programs for middle and high school students. 2002 Document scanning puts more people to work. 2008 "I remember the struggles, but families never stopped pressing forward to improve the plight of our special people.” ~ Bill Suttles, BOD ’76-’01 ARCenter becomes agency headquarters and serves more people. 2010 2014 The ARCpark, for all ages & all abilities, will welcome everyone. 2015 6 Adult Day Support Services Camp Baker Summer Camp & Respite Care The first thing you notice about Daisy is her 100-watt smile. And it really lights up when she goes on outings with her Day Support group. Scott is full of energy, giving frequent hugs and high-fives. He loves sports, which is why Camp Baker is such a good fit. While there for summer camp, Scott swims, goes boating, and rides horseback; during weekend respite sessions year round, he’s often found at the hoop. “She always likes to go out,” says her dad Joe. Scott’s mom Joanne, a special education teacher, says Scott loves Camp Baker’s full roster of sports and social activities. “He looks forward to it.” “It is good to have so many activities.” On a typical day, for instance, the group may travel to Target and then on to Rockwood Park to walk and enjoy the scenery. Or they may go to the local library, or a performance at a children’s theater. A Special Olympics participant, Scott, 23, requires a lot of “supervision, and it can be very wearing with all the other things in life going on,” she adds. Undivided attention from the counselors “really makes an impact” on Scott and his family. “I don’t think I could take her individually to places like that, and I do know all people learn from having varied experiences,” he added. “It is a very comfortable, very accepting place. He recognizes it as a safe place to be.” Success, Joe explained, has to be measured in little bitty increments, but his feeling is that Daisy “is a lot better now” socially. The staff at ARC agrees, saying Daisy has shown significant progress in communicating and walking - even walking a distance of almost 15 feet on her own. Campers Served in 2014: Summer Camp (overnight): Summer Camp (day campers): Weekend and Emergency Respite: “She just appears to be very happy with what’s going on,” Joe added. Adults Served in 2014: Pre-Voc: ARCenter: Camp Baker: 189 68 75 46 Community Impact Daisy Knox “We learned that a long-term commitment had to be made and began to prepare for it.” 457 312 34 111 Community Impact Scott Catron & Dad [We look at our campers] "as children with the ability to do many things and a zeal to enjoy… the fun, fellowship and comradeship that prevails in such a setting.” ~ Mac Alley, Camp Director, 1957-1960 ~ Vince Burgess, Past BOD Chair; BOD 1998-2013; Camp Baker Management Board (1996-2013) 7 8 ARC’s Groundbreaking Supporters Your generosity is overwhelming. You help us break new ground every day. New programs are developed and individuals with disabilities in your community grow in ways never imagined. You send a powerful message that you care about those around you because of your support and you are creating positive change for those who need you. Supporters The Greater Richmond ARC recognizes and thanks the following companies, civic organizations, congregations, governmnent entities and individuals for their outstanding generosity and dedication to helping us create a community of opportunity for all. (* Includes ARCpark gifts or pledge payments in 2014) Because of your compassion, our community is stronger. Your unselfishness breaks ground for new adventures. You unlock doors that can now be opened by people with disabilities. You are an inspiration. Thank you! Please call 804-358-1874 to find out other ways you can help people with disabilities. $100,000 AND ABOVE Pre-Voc participants volunteer at US Cycling National Championships $25,000 - $99,999 2014 Milestones • Our mobile crews, working in the community, have grown by 8 full-time individuals with disabilities. • Chesapeake Document Systems became a strategic partner as the program participant funding model evolved. Judith Haskell Brewer Fund of TCF* County of Henrico* Impact 100 Richmond* The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation* United Way of Richmond & Petersburg Tommy J. West Charitable Lead Annuity Trust* Altria Companies Employee Community Fund Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph H. Bunzl* The CarMax Foundation* Chesapeake District, Civitan International, Inc.* Marietta M. & Samuel T. Morgan, Jr. Foundation* City of Richmond • F amilies at a local homeless shelter participated in parenting classes taught by ARC staff. •O ver 200 books were donated by bbgb tales for kids for children and families through ARC’s holiday book drive. $5,000 - $24,999 • Dealer DOCx created six jobs for document preparation clerks and scanner operators. After School students sell lemonade • BB&T set up a system for summer camp counselors to cash their paychecks, as well as established bank accounts for our international counselors. • 150 volunteers spruced up the grounds of Camp Baker during “Comcast Cares Day”. AmSan BB&T* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Beall* Bon Secours Richmond Health System* Mr. Marshall Butler Jr.* The Beirne Carter Foundation* Chesterfield County* The Overton & Katharine Dennis Fund* Dominion Resources* Employee Charity Organization (ECHO) of Northrop Grumman Charles M. Guthridge Associates* Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust* Mr. & Mrs. Elliott M Harrigan* HRH Charitable Fund of TCF* Hunter Charitable Trust* KOVAR Markel Corporation* Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mumford* Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Niamtu* Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Redmond Jr. Mr. Myron H. Reinhart The Reinhart Foundation* Mr. & Mrs. Gustav G. Remppies III* Richard S. Reynolds Foundation* Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Sommerville* Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Stettinius* Mr. & Mrs. Don Stevens* Target G492 Truist The Universal Leaf Foundation* The Waltie Fund* • CSX employees donated a commercial popcorn popper to Camp Baker. • Pre-Voc consumers volunteer at a Richmond Volunteer Rescue Squad once a month. • A new Work Readiness program began training juniors and seniors in high school for the transition from school to possible employment. Camp Baker staff members and camper Kelli Key experience the joys of Boating at Pocahontas State Park. Boating was re-introduced at Camp Baker in 2014 9 Anthony participates in Work Readiness Program 2014 Ladybug Fund sponsors at the Torque Club $1,000 - $4,999 ACE Electric Company, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Kimberlee, Mark and Alex Ames* Asset Protection Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael G. Atkins Sr.* BB&T Insurance Services The Bloomfield Foundation Mr. Brad Bobbitt Brandermill Region Men's Club Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Brown* Burgess Inspections, Inc. CAP Community Foundation* Capital One Associates Political Fund Match Program Mr.& Mrs. James & Lynne P. Carney* Chubb Group of Insurance Companies* CIGNA Health & Life Insurance Company Civitan Club of Chester* The Comcast Foundation Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Mr. John E. Corey* Cranemasters Ms. Donna Curry Custom Kitchens, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. H. Benson Dendy III* Dennis & Cindy Pryor Charitable Trust Heidi & Mark Dix* Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mrs. Marguerite V. Foley* Mr. & Mrs. William H. Goodwin Jr.* Ted & Linda Hanson Family Charitable Trust* Hirschler Fleischer Mrs. Joyce A. Hann & Mr. Robert Hunt* Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Hedrick* Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Anne Hendrick* Mr. & Mrs. David Hendrick* iSandbox* James River Air Conditioning Company James River Lions Club* Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Joshua JP Morgan Chase & Co. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce A. Kay* Kjellstrom + Lee, Inc. Knights of Columbus-Bishop Ireton Council 6189 KSPH, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Chad A. Logan Esq.* Ms. Karen M. Manning* Dr. & Mrs. Meg & David Hendrick Downs* Mr. & Mrs. Bill McClelland Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mueller* Mr. & Mrs. John & Carol M. Napier* NewMarket Foundation* Mr. & Mrs. Matt O'Connell* Mr. & Mrs. Randall S. Parks Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Penny* Ms. Stephanie Pick Mr. & Mrs. William D. Poole* Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. C. Redfern Jr.* Mr. William Reinhart Karen Lee Remington Fund of The Community Foundation RIR Cares Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert L. Roberts* B. Patterson Robson, Jr.* Rotary Club of South Richmond* Rutherfoord* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Salsitz Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Sanchez* Mr. Barron Schmitt* Mr. & Mrs. Serge Schreiner Mr. & Mrs. William F. Shewey Mr. & Mrs. Larry Shifflett Skookum Contract Services* Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Steelman Dr. & Mrs. Arden M. Sterling* Ms. Demis Stewart* Mrs. Mildred S Stillman* Mrs. Geraldine B. Story* Mr. & Mrs. Charles Story, III* SunTrust United Way Campaign Swedish Match North America, Inc.* The Standard Insurance Co. The Trust Company of Virginia Ms. Carolyn E. Trimmer* UPS Freight URS Energy & Construction Mr. Edward Villanueva Virginia Family Dentistry Mrs. Kimberly W. Watson* Mr. & Mrs. John M. Wyatt IV* $500 - $999 1752 Financial Solutions Inc. Amerisure Insurance Company Mr. & Mrs. Matt Aprahamian Mr. Matthew Barns* Bon Air Rotary Club Mr. & Mrs. Dave Brotherton C & W Tesco, Inc. Mrs. Erin Calloway* Mr. & Mrs. Clifford & Susan Campbell Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Chesapeake Document Services, LLC Commonwealth Woman's Club Core Consulting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Crone* CSC Leasing Company* DealerDOCX Mrs. Lucy B. Del Cardayre Mr. Joseph DePaola Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Mary Beth Hendrick Deutsch* Mr. & Mrs. Ben Disharoon El Disharoon 10 Supporters Dominion Service Company Mr. & Mrs. Walter Dotts III Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Durand Mr. & Mrs. Suter Easley Eastern Henrico Ruritan Club Eat Restaurant Partners Exit First Realty* Dr. & Mrs. William & Katherine F. Falls* Ms. Lisa Freeman* Mr. & Mrs. Stokes Grymes Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Tricia S. Gustin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Hendrick* Holiday Inn I64 West End Honeywell Hometown Solutions Mr. Walter Jones IV* Keiter KPMG LLP Landin Inc.* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lehmann Mr. & Mrs. William J. Liepis* Mr. & Mrs. Ron Marker The Martin Agency Mr. & Mrs. Franz Mayr* Supporters McGeorge Toyota Mr. William R. Mechnick* Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Medina Ms. Eunice Morck Ms. Sandra T. Naumann Mr. & Mrs. Jay Olander Owl Inc. Transportation Mr. Jarrott Patteson Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Jeannie Reilly Rostro Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Albert Schick Mr. & Mrs. D.B. Smit* Mr. & Mrs. David & Cindy Spear Nita Starr* Mr. & Mrs. Rob Stone* Mr. Frank Talbott IV* The Circle of Hope Foundation, Inc. TMT Mechs, LLC & T/A Midas Service United Way - Combined Federal Campaign United Way - Local Government & Schools Campaign United Way of Greater Atlanta Van Go, Inc.* Londella Hamilton accepts life-time achievement award for Mrs. Geraldine Story, longtime ARC Board member, from Warren Redfern, Board Vice Chair. 11 Mr. & Mrs. Jose & Anne Vazquez* Virginia Credit Union, Inc. Ms. Anne Frost Waring* Mr. John S. Whitlock* $100 - $499 Ms. Emily P. Abell Advanced Therapy Products, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. George F. Allen* Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Ambler Ms. Candice Anderson* Ms. Susan Anderson* Mr. & Mrs. Roy Anise* Ashland Christian Church Ms. Robin P. Austin Autism Society of America-Central VA Chapter Mr. & Mrs. William S. Ayres Mr. & Mrs. Victor Bakhsi* RP Baskin Mr. Frank C. Bedell Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Bell Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. William Biedenharn* Mr. & Mrs. Greg Birsinger Ms. Shauna M. Boehmer Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bollings Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Bond Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Booker Ms. Kendall L Bozarth* J. Richard Bragg Mr. & Mrs. Kevin H. Brandon* Mr. Edward H. Brewer Mr. Robert F Brichta Ms. Anne Broadhead Mr. & Mrs. H. Gray Broughton* Dr. & Mr. Patricia & Dewey Brown* Mr. Michael Burch Mr. John Burgess Mr & Mrs. Philip & Ann Burks Bucci & Dix PLLC Ms. Mandy Burnette Blaine Butler Mr. & Mrs. Wymond Cabell Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cacavella Mr. & Mrs. David M. Campbell Ms. Nansey L. Cardone* Mrs. Patricia F. Carrington Mr. & Mrs. Clement D. Carter* Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Chester Masonic Lodge #94 Mr. & Mrs. Charles "Ken" Childers* Mr. Jerry Clark Colonial Heights American Legion Post 284 The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia Congregation Beth Ahabah Mr. & Mrs. Marshall E. Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Timothy S. Cornwell* Mr. & Mrs. R. Thomas Crew Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Tonya Croston Mr. & Mrs. James A. Crowder Ms. Jennifer Crowder Ms. Cecilia M. Dail Ms. Miriam H. Daughtry Mr. Brian Davis Ms Stephanie Davis* Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Frank De Biasi Ms Elizabeth D De Wolff* Mr. & Mrs. Monty Dise Dominion Employee Giving Program Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Roberta L. Douma Mr. Jeffrey M Dowd Mr. & Mrs. Joseph V. Downes Jr. Mr. Bill Downs* Ms. Kara Downs* Mr. Ryan Downs* Mr. & Mrs. Phil & Jennie Eckert* Ms. Vera D Edwards* Eidson & Son Concrete & Repair, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William Elam III* Mr. & Mrs. Paul U. Elbling* Mrs. Barbara B. Elias Mrs. Susan O. Eutsler Ms. Barbara Facetti Mr. & Mrs. Colin & Deena Ferguson* Dr. Steven M. Fiore Mike and Cindy Foley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gates GFWC Worthington Woman's Club Genworth Financial Foundation Gibrall Insurance Agency, Inc. Ms. Johanna W Gilbert Mr. Michael Goff* Mr. Anthony L. Goode Mr. & Mrs. L. Michael Gracik Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Carl K. Graham Greater Richmond Civitan Club* Mr. & Mrs. Bill Grimes Mrs. Lauren Hall* Mr. Samuel R. Hall* Vanessa Hampton Mr. Alonzo Harbut* Mrs. Timea Harisova Mr. & Mrs. David & Sandra Harless Mr. & Mrs. Ratcliffe Harris Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Haskins* Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell W Hassell Mr. & Mrs. Roger & Sarah Haun* Mr. & Mrs. Patrick F. Heinen Mr. & Mrs. Richard Henry Henry Clay Woman's Club Ms. Ann Hierholzer Hippodrome Entertainment, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Ray Holmes Ms. Amy Horan* Mr. Thomas Horsey* Ms. Tracey Adler Horwitz* In House Design, Inc.* Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Hudson Jr. Innsbrook Rotary Club International Packaging Corporation of Richmond Dr. Terry Izzo Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jarrett* Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Jeffer Johnny on the Spot* Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kasoff Mr. & Mrs. Alex Keisch Mr. Clinton Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Craig Kennedy Dr. & Mrs. Paul & Emilie Kiritsis* Ms. Lynn Kirstein Ms. Paige Kloeti Mrs. & Mr. Peggy & Barry Knisley Ms. Jody Korman Mr. & Mrs. Albert Kruschwitz Mr. Eric Kunkel Ms. Mary E. Langer* Mr. Nelson Lankford* Mr. & Mrs. Chaffraix A. Lelong, Jr. * Dr. Barbara & Coach Ron Lester* Mr. Robert A. Levin* Mr. & Mrs. Edmund D Lewis Mr. & Mrs. J. Theodore Linhart Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Lloyd Ms. Claudette Longest* Luxury Pool & Spa Mr. & Mrs. John Mahone Mr. John Manning Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey E. Markunas Mr. & Mrs. Brian McCarty Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C McCoy Mr. & Mrs. Mike McGrath* Mr. & Mrs. Russell A. Menefield Mr. & Mrs. David Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Victor J. Moes Moms Club of Midlothian South Mr. Glenn R. Moore* Dr. & Mrs. Roland E. Moore* Mr. & Mrs. Brent Mrozinski Ms. Suzanne H. Munson Mr. & Mrs. David Nagle Ms. Katherine Natale Nationwide Financial Kirsten Nelson New Life Solutions LLC New Rainmakers, LLC NiSource Nu Sigma Chapter Mrs. Joanne R. Ollett Mr. Jay Owen Mr. & Mrs. David Pace Mr. Jarrott Patterson & Ms. Emily Sanford Ms. Camesha Peters* Pfizer United Way Campaign Ms. Cathy Plotkin* Mr. & Mrs. Russ Pollard* Mr. & Mrs. Cleve Porter* Mr. & Mrs. Keith Porter Mr. & Mrs. Gary Potter Mrs. Diane E. Powers Mr. Allen Priester Mr. Steve Radigan Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Redfern* Mr. & Mrs. Blake Reid Aiden Steele, Comcast Cares Day at Camp Baker Richmond Chamberlayne Chapter 390 AARP Richmond Christian Leadership Institute Ms. Susan Rickman Mr. Frank G Rizzo & Ms. Leslie K. Stack* Dr. & Mrs. Clifford Roffis John Romeo Alan Rudnick & Marciano M. Villamiel Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth & Mary Lynn Saady Ms. Catherine Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey W. Saunders Mr. William Saunders Mr. Calmet M Sawyer Mr. & Mrs. Dan Schwab Lynn & Jay Schwartz* Mr. & Mrs. Cullen & Rosemary Seltzer* Mr & Mrs. Sheldon & Carmen Seltzer Mr. Rodney A. Shelton* Mr. & Mrs. Scott Silvester Mr. Zachary Sisisky* Ms. Krista Smith* Softerware, Inc Dr. & Mrs. Richard Soulen* Col. & Mrs. Samuel Spicely Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Edward Stefanovich* Stevens Jewelers, Inc. Ms. Cassandra Stoddart* Ms. Elizabeth Stokes* Mr. & Mrs. Charles I. Story* Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Stough Ms. Nancy H. Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Josef Szadvari Mr. & Mrs. William Tatu The Blue Goat Mr. & Mrs. Fred Thomas Ms. Elizabeth Tillberg Ms. Valerie Fleming Tillies* Ms. Katherine J. Timberlake TNT Transportation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tonacci Mr. & Mrs. Joe Toothman Ms Barbaranne Toritto* Treehouse Pediatric Therapy Mr. & Mrs. Hal Tyler United Way Suncoast Mr. & Mrs. William Ellis Vaiden Mr. & Mrs. Bill Van Manen Ms. Chelsea Van Manen Mr. David N. VanBlaricom Mr. & Mrs. Leigh Vanneman Vineyard Vines Virginia Commonwealth Corporation* VMDO Architects* Mr. & Mrs. Bernie J. Walker Wasabi's Corporation Mr. Jeffrey Michael Wheeler Mr. & Mrs. Scott White Whitley Service Mr. H B Whitmore* Ms. Loretta S Wiggins* Mrs. Geline B. Williams Mr. & Mrs. William Wilson* The Wilton Companies Dr. & Mrs. Ross N. Wlodawsky* Ms. Sara C Wolff Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Yoffy* Mr. John Wesley York Zen LLC $1 - $99 Dr. & Mrs. John M. Alexander* All About the Beverage* Ms. Christine Anderson* Ms. Della R. Anderson Mr. Zachary M. Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Eugene H. Autry Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Averell Bank of America Workplace Campaign Mr. & Mrs. William Banks Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Chip Beatty Mr. Paul Bender Mr. Richard Bernard Mr. & Mrs. Jack Berninger Mr. Bill Bevins Mr. Mark Biggs* Mrs. Teresa Bobinsky* Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Bodenstine Ms. Cheryl Boltz* Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Virginia Bower Bowl America Mr. J. Christian Bozorth* Mr. Jamey Braswell Mrs. Brina Brighan Mr. Phillip L. Britt Chris & Ray Bruce Mr. George A. Bruner Jr. Ms. Lauren Bruner Ms. Kelly Burge* Mr. & Mrs. Craig Burns Ms. Annette H. Burrell Mr. Ryan Byrd Mr. Richard L. Calhoun* Ms. Suzanne B Carlton Ms. Brittany Carter* Ms. Kathy Cheatham* Ms. Marion Chenault* Ms. Rebecca W. Clarke Mr. & Mrs. Justin Clouse Ms. Lynn E. Colbe Mr. & Mrs. John & Wendy Cooke* Mr. & Mrs. Gene Cox* Mrs. Ruth B. Dabbs Mr. Carlyle Dabney Jr.* Ms. Stephanie D Dabney Mrs. Heather M. Dickey* Ms. Elizabeth B. Dickie Mrs. Kara Dillon-Totty Mr. & Mrs. Patrick DiServio* Ms. Lisa R. Dudley Ms. Susan Early* Ms. Ruth S. Eddy Mrs. Andrea Edmunds* Mr. Raymond Elmore* Ms. Ginny Engler Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Epes III* Ms. Barbara Erny* Mr. Scott Evans Ms. Linda R. Everette* 12 Supporters Fat Dragon Corporation Mr. Darryl Lorena Fisher* Mr. & Mrs. Rives & Suzanne Fleming Ms. Dianna Gabay-Selby Ms. Jennie Gayle Ms. Karen Denise Glass Mrs. Frances F. Goldman Mr. John W. Goodman Mr. Stuart V. Grandis Mr. Timothy Groves* Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Hall Ms. Austin Harlow Mrs. Susan P. Harlow Mr. & Mrs. Craig & Mary C Harris Mr. & Mrs. Wallace "Bo" G. Harris Mr. Jonathan Harvell & Mrs. Latachia Harvell Mr. Bruce Haymans* Mr. Christopher Haymans* Mr. Joseph Haymans* Mr. Robert R. Hopkins Jr. Mrs. Harold Horowitz Mrs. Patricia Horsey House of Carpet Ms. Helen Hunnel* Dr. Allix B. James Mr. & Mrs. W. Patrick & Laura Jarrett Mr. & Mrs. Ian Jeremiah Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Lisa D Jewett Supporters Mr. Antonio Johnson* Ms. Jeanie Johnson* Ms. Robin G. Johnson* Ms Elizabeth C Jones* Ms. Octavia C. Jones Mr. & Mrs. James P. Kastelberg Mr. & Mrs. Lewis D. Kelley Jr. Ms. Katie Kestle* Mr. Geoffrey H. Kleb Jr. Mr. Steven W. Knockemus Mr. Joseph Knox Ms. Lauren Konstant Mr. & Mrs. William & Donna Lane* Ms. Marilyn Leander Mr. David Levy Ms. Lillian Lowery-Copeland* Ms. Challen Mabry Mr. & Mrs. Christopher I. Mack* Mrs. Lisa S. Mallory Ms. Donna L. Mansfield Mr. TaVarous Maple* Mr. David S. Martin Ms. Vonda K. Mathews Ms. Edith M. Matze* Mr. Bobby Maxwell Ms. Michelle Mayo* Mr. & Mrs. Chuck & Sharon McCurdy Mrs. Kathleen A. McGinley “2014 “Round of Good” golfers at Richmond Country Club (Sandy Stoddart, Kathy Bliley, Christopher Russell, Meg Downs, Beth Brotherton) 13 Ms. Tracy McNeil* Mr & Mrs. David & Paula Miller Mr. & Mrs. Paul Miller Ms. Shannon K. Mitchell Mrs. Tina B. Moody Ms. Naomi M. Moore Ms. Laura L. Moss Ms. Marcie B. Moyer* Mr. & Mrs. Willie Munford Mr. & Mrs. Barry Musselman Ms. Laurie Newsome Mr. Doug Nickerson Mr. R Bradley Nimmons Mr. & Mrs. William Noftsinger Mr. Ben Page Mr. Samuel Paige* Ms. Margaret A. Palmore Mr. James Patterson* Mr. N. Douglas Payne Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. Steven Piascik* Mr. & Mrs. Allen B. Pickels Jr. Ms. Johna Pitts* Mr. Scott Plummer* Ms. Judy Powell Ms. Eloise Price Mrs. Pearl P. Randolph Mr. Scott Reid Ms. Mary Reidelbach Ms. R.L. Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rich Ms. Barbara W Riley* Mrs. Mary H. Riley Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Patti Rittling* Mrs. Margaret H. Roisch Mr. William Rousch* Ms. Brenda Savage Mrs. Lisa Schaffner* Mr. Eric C. Scott Sr. Mr. & Mrs. David Sealey Ms. Susan Sella Dr. Rupal D Shah* Ms. Stephanie P Shaw Ms. Janet Sheridan Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Shifflett Mrs. Judith A. Shires Ms. Julie H. Smith Mr. Robert Lee Smith Mr. Max Solano Mr. & Mrs. L. Easley Spencer Ms. Courtney Standerfer* Mr. & Mrs. Hal Starr Ms. Cherlyn S. Stevens Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Strauss Mr. & Mrs. Rick Streetman Ms. Deanna S. Sturtz* Mr. Wayne Joseph Swatlowski Ms. Wanda N. Thimsen Mr. & Mrs. George F. Tinker Ms. Josi Toothman* Mr. William Trigg Ms. Ann Temple Tripp* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Troy Mr. Aaron Tunnell Mr. Eric Turner Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Van Goor Ms. Ann M. Vargo Ms. Nancy C. Vaughan Mr.& Mrs. Ward Waltman* Mrs. Camille I. Washington* Dr. & Mrs. Damon Omar Watson* Mr. & Mrs. Allan R. Williamson Mr. Dennis Winfree Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Chris Wynn Mr. Jason Zaleski Mr. Bill Zieser TRIBUTE GIFTS In honor of Kathleen Anderson Exit First Realty In honor of Nickole Campell Burgess Inspections, Inc. In memory of George Beavers Stevens Jewelers, Inc In honor of Ric Brown Craig Burns John Mahone In honor of Paul Burgess John Burgess In honor of Susan Tate Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Meg Downs Bill Downs In honor of Mike Foley David Levy In memory of Bernard Levey Susan Early In honor of Gayle Walters Burgess Inspections, Inc. In memory of Elizabeth Gayle Marilyn Leander R. L. Reynolds Chris & Ray Bruce Suzanne Carlton TMT Mechs,LLC & T/A Midas Service Calmet Sawyer Ginny Engler Eliose Price In memory of Gregory Milo Gotwals Allan Williamson In honor of Thomas Haskins & Family Clifford Roffis In honor of Josh Simpson Burgess Inspections, Inc. In memory of Liddy Horsey Jeffrey Saunders John Manning Patricia Horsey Richard Averell Kimberly Watson In memory of Sheldon Isenberg John & Carol Napier In honor of Richard & CarolAnn Ivey Exit First Realty In honor of Jessica Johnson Exit First Realty In honor of Sue Ferrell Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Karen Stephens Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Erin Barton Burgess Inspections In honor of Patsy Hancock Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Lease Buy Own, LLC Exit First Realty In honor of Cathy Saunders Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Brooke Barnard Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Jim Martin Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Allen Mollen Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Ken Edwards Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Cathy Noonan Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of James "Punky" Lumpkin William Vaiden In honor of Michael & Terri Marcolini Exit First Realty In honor of The Niamtu Family Courney Standerfer Local radio personalities Jeff Katz of WRVA and Kat Simons of Lite 98 hosted a Clear Channel pizza party for After School and Day Support participants. In honor of Mark Paniccia Exit First Realty In honor of Barry Pierce Exit First Realty In memory of Elizabeth Barker Craig & Mary Harris In honor of William Paul Reidelbach Mary Reidelbach In honor of David Ogle Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Kurt Negaard Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Scott Winston Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Rosemary & Cullen Seltzer Sheldon & Carmen Seltzer In honor of Randy & Necole Semmons Exit First Realty In honor of Don & Linda Stevens Johanna Gilbert In honor of Patricia Tomlinson Margaret and Richard Soulen In memory of Marilyn Villanueva Edward Villanueva In honor of Jamie Younger Burgess Inspections, Inc. In honor of Debbie Welch Burgess Inspections, Inc. Emily Lehmann, ARC Director of Day Support Services, with Rich Neal of the YMCA of Greater Richmond. The YMCA continues to support ARC by providing volunteer opportunities and client access to its facilities. 14 Supporters VOLUNTEERS Carmen Allen Samantha Arritt Becky Balog bbgb Vicki Beatty Jack Berninger Bill Bevins Aftyn Brandon Anne Broadhead Dave Brotherton Elizabeth Brown Kathleen Burden Scooter Burgess Britt Calloway Cindy Cates A Solid Financial Foundation Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church Circle of Friends Community Volunteers Comcast Kevin Cook Tonya Croston Janis Crowder Lisa Davis Tad Davis Dawn Davis Meg Downs Kaitlyn Gibson Joyce Hann Jodi Harris Carol Harris Amy Horan Thom Horsey Matt Hulcher Emily Jeremiah Bonnie & Ron Kasoff Jessica Keliota Lynn Kirstein Jennifer Lawson Jason Mcquaid Vicki Mirandah Colleen Moore Eunice Morck April Niamtu Jeff Penny Ruthann Priest Angela Pugh Taylor Ramey Bill Reinhart Gus & Eileen Remppies Jane Rhyne Matthew Rhyne P.J. Rhyne Johnetta Roane Valerie Sampson Heidi Schlicher Babette Schmitz Eleanor Sharp Katie Shook Zach Sisisky Lauren Soles Bob Sommerville Cindy & Dave Spear Don & Linda Stevens Cassandra Stoddart Elizabeth Taylor Arlene Waller Anne Waring Jeff Wilmoth Amanda Wilmoth Lauren Wilson John Wyatt IV *Revenue (Unaudited) Federal Contracts (Ability One) $ 5,516,171 42% Government Agencies 4,772,306 36% Contributions 485,445 4% Insurance, Participant Fees, Other 1,278,364 10% Contract Sales1,071,4248% $ 13,123,710 100% Expenses and Increase in Net Assets (Unaudited) If we inadvertently made an error or omitted your name, please accept our apologies and notify our Vice President of Development at 804-358-1874, Ext 223. Administration$ 705,443 5% Development319,869 3% Developmental Services 5,273,471 40% Employment Services 6,614,133 50% Increase in Net Assets 210,794 2% Impact 100 Richmond representatives at the ARCpark groundbreaking ceremony held on October 21, 2014. Impact 100 awarded ARC $100,000 towards construction of the ARCpark. Left to right: Carol Anne Lajoie, Cheryl Woodward, Kemper Thiornton, Phyllis Ellenbogen, Lynn Schwartz and Pam Hervey. $ 13,123,710 100% *Revenue excludes pledges and donations of $830,618 received in 2014 for the ARCpark If you would like more information about our finances, please contact our Vice President of Finance at 804-358-1874, Ext 245. Comcast Cares volunteers helped with repairs and landscaping at Camp Baker in 2014. 15 Thanks to area supporters who continue to donate books to our ARCenter library for our youngest clients. 16 ARC Leadership Marshall Butler, ARC President - 37 Years of Leadership It has been almost four decades since I started my career at ARC. How do I describe the progress I have seen – progress driven by families who coaxed and demanded a change in our society’s attitudes about and legislation for those with developmental disabilities? When I arrived at ARC, these families’ well-fought battles had already resulted in public education and job training programs for their children, but there was still much to do. Families entrusted ARC to create and expand programs to help their children thrive, so we developed year-round respite programs, afterschool care, employment opportunities in diverse work settings, and more. Families’ grit and determination inspired us, and we knew that to help them over a lifetime, ARC needed to be financially stable and adaptable enough to meet their changing needs. Often we needed to consider differing and ever-changing perspectives and to find sound solutions and choices that would bring a family peace of mind. That’s how we could, how ARC can, make a practical difference. for the right person to lead ARC into the future. ARC Board of Directors 2014 Camp Baker Management Board 2014 ARC Executive Officers 2014 Richard D. Brown Dabney E. Short, Jr., Bermuda District Marshall W. Butler, Jr., President I am pleased that I will get to work with your next President for a smooth transition period. Marshall W. Butler, Jr., ARC President James “Punky” Lumpkin, Dale District Bob Levin, Vice President of Finance Harvey Crone Vincent “Vince” Burgess, Clover Hill District Donald D. Darr, Executive Committee Michael “Mick” Simms, Matoaca District Quintin Mitchell, Vice President of Developmental Services Heidi Dix Hugh Urban, Midlothian District Meg Downs William “Bill” Collie, Chester Civitan Club Thomas Horsey William “Bill” Poole, ARC Board of Directors Chad Logan, Esq., Secretary Robert Mills, Member At-Large Marshall W. Butler, Jr. Jeff Penny Ed Nicely, Chesterfield Community Services Board President, Greater Richmond ARC William Poole ARC Staff, Demis Stewart, Executive Vice President Cheryl Boltz, Maintenance Manager Quintin Mitchell, Vice President, Developmental Services I thank all of you for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime and a life-fulfilling career. Warren Redfern, Vice Chair B. Patterson Robson, Jr. Now, as I prepare for retirement, a very capable team is searching Robert L. Sommerville, Chair Matt O’Connell, Vice President Employment Services Demis Stewart, Executive Vice President Charles Story, Vice President of Human Resources Kim Watson, Vice President of Development Don Stevens, Executive Committee Sam Hall, ARC Employment Services, with Marshall Butler in ARCenter lobby, 2015. Rob Stone Valerie Fleming Tillies “ARC needed a strong leader who would move quickly in the direction of service delivery. Providers were badly needed.” Anne Waring David Nagle, Corporate Counsel ~ Bill Suttles, Board Chair ’78-‘81/’96-‘98 Talking with parents, 1979. 17 At Westwood Avenue facility opening, 1984. Speaking at ARC’s 40th anniversary, 1994. On the production floor at ARC’s Westwood Avenue, 2004. With Delegate Frank Hall and Gov. Mark Warner at the Virginia state capitol, 2005. Accepting donation for Camp Baker from Knights of Columbus, Bishop Ireton Council, 2007. With James A. Rothrock, commissioner of Virginia Dept. of Rehabilitative Services, at DRS awards ceremony, 2007. Presenting Philip Morris volunteers at Camp Baker certificate of appreciation, 2008. With City Council representative Charles Samuels and Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas at ARCpark groundbreaking, October 2014. 18 A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 851 RICHMOND, VA 3600 Saunders Avenue Richmond, Virginia, 23227 (804) 358-1874 (804) 353-0163 fax Info@RichmondARC.org facebook.com/RichmondARC Publication design: Greater Richmond ARC and River City Consulting Portrait photos © 2015 Scharetgpictures.com Portia Coleman, ARC Pre-Vocational Services, 2015.