Annual Report 2015 - United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls

United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls
53rd Celebration – March 24, 2016
The Crystal Room, Naugatuck
Cocktail Reception with NHS Jazz Band
Welcome & Remarks
Kathleen McPadden, President
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Lee Schlesinger
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Guest Speaker
Becky Rutrough
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Campaign Awards Presentation
 Campaign Overview
 Awards Presentation
Pat Peterson, 2015 Campaign Chair
Van Allen Award Medal Recipients
Kathleen McPadden & Lisa Shappy
Video Clip Presentation
Paul Singley
Mary H. Connolly Community Carting Award
Jim Goggin
Invocation
Agnes Dann
Dinner Served
President’s Message
Kathleen A. McPadden
“The happiest people I know are people who don’t even think about being happy.
They just think about being good neighbors, good people. And then happiness
sort of sneaks in the back window while they are busy doing good.”
Rabbi Harold Kushnar
It has been an honor for me to serve as Board President this year. I can assure you that our Board of Directors is
committed to helping those in need in Beacon Falls and Naugatuck. Ours is one of the smallest United Ways in
the State of Connecticut, yet we certainly accomplish a great deal. We serve over 10,000 individuals in our
communities through our partner agencies and raise funds through employee contributions and special events.
The generosity of our donors and our event sponsors, the countless hours donated by our volunteers and the
dedication of our partner agencies never ceases to amaze me. This community is truly extraordinary.
Campaign Chair Pat Peterson led a very successful campaign. She recruited some new members for her team and
they worked diligently to obtain new contributors and reconnect with previous donors. We extend a great deal of
thanks to Pat and her team for their energy and dedication to our United Way.
Our Allocations Committee, led by Liz Santoro, spent many hours reviewing applications for funding. Additionally,
individual meetings were held with each of our partner agencies to ensure that your dollars met the needs of our
community. This year we had two new agencies apply for funding. We are truly thankful for their commitment
and time given to this important process.
The Marketing Committee, led by Sandy Lee, had another productive year. They created volunteer and agency
profiles for our website and social media, designed and placed several ads for us and created and implemented a
United Way Newsletter. This hardworking committee continues to promote our United Way with informational
materials and also focused on United Way’s volunteers, donors and partner agencies. We are fortunate to have
these dedicated volunteers working with us.
United Way also had a very successful year with special events. These events give United Way the ability to
connect with the people of our community in a different way. The Annual Car Show in July, sponsored by Ground
Up, and our Golf Tournament both surpassed our expectations. Board member Donna Andrew, once again outdid
herself with Kentucky Derby Day and the Salem Bus Trip. Both events were fantastic and well attended. Our 9th
Annual Festival of Trees was held in December and brought together businesses, schools, agencies and people
both young and old showing the true message of “community spirit”. Thank you to all the volunteers who help
make these events so successful!
We are grateful for the financial support the Naugatuck Partnership for Children continues to receive from The
Graustein Memorial Fund, Connecticut Community Foundation and Ion Bank Foundation. The Partnership
supports a number of programs in our community such as the Pre K Kindergarten Peer Mentoring Initiative,
Breakfast Club (Empowering Naugatuck Children to Lead Healthy Lives), and Making Parenting a Pleasure. The
collaborative continues to explore opportunities to benefit all children in Naugatuck.
A very special thank you goes to our Executive Director Lisa Shappy and Finance Director Beth Mongelluzzo for
their continued commitment to our United Way.
I am sincerely grateful to all of you for making my experience with the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls
wonderful. Thank you to our donors, corporate sponsors, volunteers, partner agencies and staff. Live United.
Campaign Report
Patricia Peterson
Dear Friends,
It has been an honor to serve as the 2015 Campaign Chair for the United Way of Naugatuck
and Beacon Falls. Our United Way is so fortunate to have an amazing group of volunteers
who give their heart and soul working on behalf of our community. I am deeply grateful to the Board of Directors,
Campaign Team, Marketing Committee and the Special Events Committee for their commitment, hard work, determination and continued focus on keeping the mission of the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls alive and
well in our Community.
Thank you to the Allocations Committee who put in countless hours and effort in order to ensure that the campaign
funds are directed where they will most benefit the condition of all. This group is truly the core of our United Way.
They gain a unique view of the organizations that benefit from the United Way at work, doing what they do, to make
the world a better place, to change lives and in some cases to save lives. You all deserve to share in a feeling of pride
and accomplishment. Each time the United Way runs a campaign or holds a fundraising event the proceeds truly
make a difference.
As the saying goes, “It Takes a Village”. It does take a village, to work with families, to raise a child and weather the
storms of life. If we want that kind of support, the place to begin is with ourselves. Community, like charity, begins at
home. You start building a strong community when you yourself decide that you will be a supportive citizen in your
community.
There are many things that we may not have control over. But like eating good food, building community is something that you can do, right here, right now, in the place where you are now -- whether or not you have a job, an
education, or a car. Be the first one to reach out and touch your neighbor. Always remembering, United we stand,
divided we fall -- cooperation is as important as competition.
In closing, I would like to thank Lisa Shappy, Executive Director and Beth Mongeluzzo, Finance Director for the
passion they project in all that they do for our local United Way; their dedication is apparent in everything they do.
Thank you for your contributions to our United Way, whether it monetary or sweat equity both are equally as
important and for your confidence in our organization. Without all of you, I would not be able to report that we
have reached our goal of $420,000.
53 years strong, the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls has been, and continues to be devoted to helping
our community – Make a Difference…Live United!
Sincerely,
Pat Peterson
Campaign Chair
Campaign Awards
2015 Silver Bowl Award
2015 Campaign Results
Ion Bank
 The largest increase in employee giving
 The largest increase in corporate giving
 Increase in employee participation
2015 Campaign Pacesetters
Campaigns completed before our annual kickoff.
Ion Bank
ITW Powertrain Fastening
Naugatuck Public Schools
Corporate & Industry
Retail/Community Care Day
Education
Government
Professional
Special Events & Misc.
Special Gifts & Non Profits
Out of Area
Total
$209,155
6,330
10,361
5,303
17,178
75,040
21,633
75,000
$420,000
Campaign Team
2015 Campaign Committee Members
Thank you for your service and dedication.
Campaign Chair
Patricia Peterson
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Campaign Vice Chair
Patrick Kelley
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Corporate & Industry
Robert Stabile
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Business Professionals
Attorney Kevin McSherry
Salem Society
Dawn Orsini
Ion Bank
Community Care Day
Sonia Myers
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Ron Pugliese
Naugatuck Economic Development
Corporation
Retail Division
Marco Nardelli
Nardelli’s Grinder Shoppe
Beacon Falls
Karen Ambari Longo
Deloitte
Individual Gifts
Philip Masquellette
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Stephen Pretto
Goldenrod Corporation
Special Events
Donna Andrew
Flabeg Technical Glass US Corp.
Medical Professionals
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Education
Jan Saam
Naugatuck Public Schools
Non Profits
Michele McDougall
Community Volunteer
Communications
Sandy Lee
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Golf Tournament
John McCormack
State Farm Insurance
Stephen Pretto
Goldenrod Corporation
Festival of Trees
Marylou Cunningham
Ion Bank
Coleen Grommisch
Naugatuck Public Schools
Pat Peterson
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Remembering our past helps us build our future.
Salem Society members have a strong desire to perpetuate the proud tradition of sharing that has been a part
of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls since the beginning. Through their actions, members continue to demonstrate a
personal investment in our complex and changing community. They understand the art of giving, caring and
responsibility. The examples set by these extraordinary people, in the spirit of the original Salem Society, will
have a major impact on future generations.
The Society was established in 1990 by Ronald Lengyel and Jeffrey Witherwax, two prominent members of our
community. It was named after Naugatuck’s original name “Salem Society” from 1773 and recognizes those
individuals who make especially generous gifts.
The Salem Legacy Fund is separate from our Annual Campaign and provides additional support for creating
solutions for today and tomorrow. This endowment was created in 2001 with a very generous gift from the
Estate of Mr. Gordon B. Mannweiler. It directly impacts the United Way’s ability to strengthen and support our
mission into the future. Mr. Mannweiler’s gift will touch the lives of strangers and friends indefinitely.
The United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, through its traditional Annual Campaign and the dynamic
endowment program, promotes volunteerism and collaborative efforts that continues to provide an efficient
and effective way to support the less fortunate in our community. Our local United Way is positioned to
confront the pressing problems of today and of times yet to come.
“The test of our progress is not whether we add
more to the abundance of those who have much,
it’s whether we provide enough for those who have
too little.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Salem Society
Thank you to our Salem Society Members:
Benefactor
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mannweiler
(Gordon B. Mannweiler
Endowment Fund)
Mrs. & Mrs. Anthony R. Edwards
(Designated Fund)
Gold ($2,500-$4,999)
Terry & Betsy Barber
Paige & Tom Bennett
Elizabeth & Charles J. Boulier III
William Calderara
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Carlson II
John & Dr. Laura Dake Roche
Ann Marino
Marcelo & Alexandra Martins
David & Pamela Rotatori
Marilyn & Richard Schiaroli
Frank & Debbie Wheelahan
Mark & Nichol Yanarella
Ms. Laurie Yelding &
Mr. David Brinckerhoff
Ms. Kathy LaGrave
Mr. John Letts, Jr.
Karen Ambari Longo
Karen Lord
John McCormack
Kathleen A. McPadden
Bob & Eileen Mezzo
Bruce Noe
James Oliveria
Dawn & John Orsini
Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Prifty
Ron & Janice Pugliese
Paul T. & Michele Russell
Mr. Stephen Russell
Jamie Sarracco
Scott Sarracco
Thomas Sarracco
Shari & Edward Senese
Dana Silva
Mr. Craig M. Wallace
Yvette Wilmot
Mrs. Rebecca Zandvliet
Jennifer Zbell
Silver ($1,000-$2,499)
Anonymous (1)
Alicia C. Almeida, DMD
Mariana Barnes
Gerry & Caren Bouchard
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Carlson III
Joseph & Mary Connolly
Mr. Jordan Deller
Brian J. DiVito
David Drescher
Alison & Tony Edwards
Ginger & Edward Fennell
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Ford
Mr. & Mrs. James Goggin
Karen & Kevin King
Jayne Kelly
Ms. Thecla Kirby
Bronze ($500-$999)
Anonymous (7)
Ms. Nina Allen
Joanne Allison
Kelly Black
Alice & Andrew Bertola
Mr. Scott Bowman
Chris Branca
Julie Buckmiller
Kenneth Burns
Marie Cameron
Mr. Richard D. Coe
Joe & Paula Connolly
Mr. Rocco Corso
Attorney Frederick Dlugokecki
Nancy Fay
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Feiccabrino
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Ferry, Jr.
Sean Fogarty
Suzanne & Brian Hardy
James Hastings
Ms. Jacqueline Hawes
Mr. Glenn Heavens
Jeffrey Hernandez
Ann L. Hofmann
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Kiernan
Mrs. Lucille T. Letts
Kathleen Lengyel
Daniel Lopes
Lilliana McAuliffe
Sharon & Richard Mansfield
Manuel & Zulmira Martins
Mr. Thomas McDonald
Mr. Vincent McDonald
Attorney Kevin H. McSherry
Allan V. Monteiro
Morrissey, Morrissey & Mooney
Naugatuck Window & Glass
Lorraine & James Nemec
Kimberly Ostuno
Jeffrey Papcun
Patrica Peterson
Laura Philips
Gerard T. Quinn
David & Laurie Rogers
Laureen J. Ryan
Frank Sarracco
Dr. Richard J. & Margaret Shanahan
Scott M. & Lisa A. Shappy
Robert Sinagra
Gary & Michelle Steck
Diane M. Stewart
Mrs. Jeanne Sutherland
Maria Tapia
Dr. Ralph Tremaglio
Susan Talbot
As of 3/11/2016
Treasurer’s Report
Ginger Fennell
2015 Campaign
2015 Campaign Pledges
$
$
Total Funds Available:
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
2015 Agency Allocations
2015 Agency Allocations - Donor Designated
$
2015 Campaign Shrinkage Allow2015 Office Budget Appropriation
Unappropriated Funds
$
Statement of Condition
CASH AND RECEIVABLES
Cash on Hand
Total Assets:
COMMITMENTS
440,000
Agency Allocations
Agency Allocations - Donor Designated
271,000
43,000
Office Budget Appropriation
Other Liabilities
Unappropriated Funds
Naugatuck Direct Assistance Fund
89,580
1,423
34,420
9,072
Community Impact
Discovery Grant
7
45,422
18,000
90,623
17,377
Total Funds Allocated:
Pledges Receivable "2015"
Shrinkage Allowance
Pledges Receivable "2014"
Shrinkage Allowance
440,000
$
$ 273,032
(18,000)
36,993
(18,000)
440,000
184,239
255,032
18,993
$
458,264
Total Liabilities:
2015 Operating Expenses
Salaries
Payroll Taxes & Insurance
$
240,000
38,340
$
458,264
$
61,888
5,820
Dues - United Way of Worldwide
Printing & Advertising
Employee Benefits
Professional Fees
Office & Campaign Supplies
Telephone
3,777
2,453
3,094
3,000
1,365
1,651
Postage
967
Dues & Membership
Office Equipment
Insurance
Awards
Meetings & Travel
License & Fees
Miscellaneous
Total Operating Expenses:
1,496
1,466
2,398
494
395
100
80
$
90,444
Allocations Report
Elizabeth Santoro
Whenever there is a Presidential Election the candidates tend to mention the basic needs of the people. They
discuss issues such as poverty and health concerns, however, the actual help that is provided is never quite
enough to give a hand up to our neighbors.
We are so lucky to have the support of our community for our special events and annual campaign allowing us to
provide essential funding to our local agencies. This year the Allocations Committee reviewed 15 applications each
bringing to light the importance of United Way’s annual campaign. The need is great and continues to grow for
services and programs. The donations you generously give have such a positive impact on our community. Our
committee carefully reviewed each organization to ensure that our dollars are put to good use. Each agency is
extremely thankful for the funding they receive; without your generosity they would have to cut services or may
even cease to exist.
I enjoyed serving as Allocations Chair and would like to thank my fellow committee members for their time,
commitment, determination and attention to detail. A job well done! I would also like to thank all our donors,
contributors, corporate sponsors and volunteers for your commitment to United Way and our community
year-round.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Santoro
2015 Allocations Committee Chair
Allocations Committee
Elizabeth Santoro, Chair
Ground Up
Sandy Lee
Naugatuck Valley
Community College
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Christine Festa
Ion Bank
Coleen Grommisch
Naugatuck Public Schools
Stephen Pretto
Goldenrod Corporation
Robert Madore
Queen Anne Woodworking
Janet Sagendorf
Naugatuck Community Volunteer
Tinker School
Bernadette Mole
Community Volunteer
Sandra Vaz
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Ken Healy
Diversified Financial
Solutions
Douglas Parsons
Beacon Falls Community
Volunteer
Wilton, CT Police Officer
Dorothy Hoff
Naugatuck Community Volunteer
Pedro Pires
Chittenden Group
Allocations Report
2015 Distribution
(includes designations as specified directly by donors)
American Red Cross
$18,505
ARC of Waterbury
3,638
Catholic Charities
13,370
Family Services of Greater Waterbury
30,642
Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center
5,288
2-1-1 Infoline
3,777
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury
8,254
Naugatuck-Beacon Falls Scouting Fund
Naugatuck Campership Fund
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters
398
10,043
4,229
Salvation Army
16,634
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
14,057
Waterbury Youth Service Systems
6,064
Wellmore, Inc.
61,099
YMCA, Naugatuck
85,349
Peter J. Foley Little League
315
Naugatuck Youth Soccer
430
Union City Little League
1,531
Sub Total
Other Donor Designations
$283,623
28,869
Total
$312,492
Allocations Report
Advancing the Common Good in 2016
United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls is working to advance the common good by increasing
opportunities for children and youth to succeed; helping people become more self-sufficient in
meeting their basic needs; and increasing financial stability. We are proud to support our partner
agencies that help to meet the needs for our friends and neighbors every day.
Community Investments
Education
Naugatuck Beacon Falls Scouting Fund
Naugatuck Campership Fund
Naugatuck Partnership for Children
Naugatuck YMCA – Preschool Program & Youth Development & Enrichment
Naugatuck Youth Services – Peer Mentoring & Youth Leadership Development
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mentoring
Union City Little League
Basic Needs
2-1-1 Information and Referral
Acts 4 Ministry - Furniture Collaborative
American Red Cross – Disaster Services
Catholic Charities – Behavioral Health
Family Services – Behavioral Health
Safe Haven – Sexual Assault Crisis Services
Waterbury Youth Services – Youth/Family Emergency Services
Wellmore – Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services, Children & Adult Outpatient Services
Salvation Army – Comprehensive Emergency Assistance
Familywize
Naugatuck Direct Assistance Fund
Elf Project
Income
Literacy Volunteers – Adult Literacy
Other Programs
American Red Cross – Service to Military Families
Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center
Naugatuck YMCA – Older Adult Programming & Open Door Membership Assistance
Van Allen Medal
Recipients
2015 Recipients
Thank you for your extraordinary community service.
Dorothy Hoff
Jennifer Merrill
Kathy LaGrave
Robert Mezzo
Heidi Langlais
Kimberly Ostuno
Sandy Lee
Linda “Gigi” Ramos
Jill Mahoney
Jan Saam
Marcelo Martins
Bill Schuld
Cathie Mauritz
Katelyn Shappy
Attorney Kevin McSherry
The United Way Board of Directors presents the Van Allen Medal, named in honor of the late Robert Van Allen and
his wife Anna Lee, to honor those who exhibit extraordinary community service. Mr. & Mrs. Van Allen were the
original members who founded the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls.
The Van Allen Medal allows the United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls to show a real presence in the community,
recognizing and encouraging individuals who likewise voluntarily work to improve life for the residents and families
of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls.
Previous Recipients
Mrs. Anna Lee Van Allen
Terry Boyd
Michael Steir
Joanne Pelton
Mr. William Pape
Tom & Pam Leary
Flabeg Technical Glass
Employees
Coleen Grommisch
Laurie Yelding
Donna Andrew
Nikki Yanarella
Jeanine LeVasseur
Ground Up
Fitzpatrick, Mariano & Santos
Morrissey, Morrissey, &
Mooney
Diversified Financial Solutions
Marylou Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Ferreira
Charles Marenghi
Robert Genovese
Joan Doback
Monserrat Mendez
John Pruchnicki
Rick Pellicia
Matt Fortney
Citizen’s News
Elio Longo
Ken Baldyga
Andrew & Alice Bertola
John "Jack" Betkoski III
Robert Brinckerhoff
Terry Buckmiller
Anne M. Butler
Joseph "Jay" Carlson III
Joseph & Mary Connolly, Sr.
Joseph & Paula Connolly, Jr.
Deborah Corso
Rocco Corso
William Cremins
Laura Dake Roche, OD
Kevin M. DelGobbo
Edward Dooling
Anthony "Tony" Edwards
John & Lonnie Evans
Joseph L. Ferry, Jr.
John W. Ford
Walter Frankenberger
Mary Beth Hanks
Forrest Hanson
N. Warren "Pete" Hess
James Jackson
Eric W. Johnson
Frank Johnson, Sr.
William Kane
Clare McClure
Ronald D. Lengyel
John & Lucille Letts
Michele McDougall
David Prendergast
Ronald J. Pugliese
Frank Rodrigues
Maria Rodrigues
John Roman
Julie Rosenblatt
Terri Rung
Marilyn (Grant) &
Richard Schiaroli
Raymond Shea
Mary Smith
Robert Sutherland
Stephen Sweeney
John "Jack" Tatigian
William Villano
Jane Walsh
Deborah Wheelahan
Karen Wilson
Jeffrey T. Witherwax
Rebecca Zandvliet
Lee Schlesinger
Mark Yanarella
Caren Bouchard
Kathleen McPadden
Peter Moruska
Joan & Dan Griesenaur
Mary Connolly Community Caring Award
Rebecca & Peter Zandvliet
The Mary H. Connolly Community Caring Award is presented annually to recognize
an individual or individuals who have demonstrated outstanding support to the
United Way and our entire community and who have set the standard for service.
Rebecca and Peter Zandvliet have exemplified the spirit of compassion, support
and incredible personal efforts to improve the quality of life in Naugatuck and
Beacon Falls that this award seeks to recognize. Becky has become an institution in
our community in so many ways. For over 25 years her leadership, dedication, and
generosity with organizations such as the YMCA, Naugatuck Rotary, Naugatuck
Chamber of Commerce, Congregational Church of Naugatuck and the Naugatuck
Economic Development Corporation has made a profound difference. Her efforts
have helped each of these organizations thrive and grow and in turn continue the
vital role that each plays for this place that we call home. Becky is a past Board
member of our United Way, serving as Campaign Vice Chair, Campaign Chair, and Vice President. She continues to
be a Salem Society member and supporter of numerous events for this organization.
As a successful businesswoman and as the first woman to serve as Chairperson of the Naugatuck Board of
Education, Becky has become a role model and mentor for countless others who are now involved and are making a
positive difference locally, in our state and even farther. Becky truly is an intricate part of our community and her
enthusiasm and love for this town has been contagious. Whether it was her days as the Maple Hill Parent-Teacher
Organization President or her support of local talent and the arts through the Phoenix Theatre Company, she has
always made a positive impact. Her commitment continues on as she encourages our next generation to step up,
have a voice, and be involved.
They say that behind every successful woman is a good man. Peter and Becky have always been strong partners in
all of their endeavors. He has been a constant presence helping to organize and execute numerous community
events over the years. These would include the Beacon Falls Hayride, the Maple Hill Fall Festival/Flower Sale, a
cleanup of Baummer’s Pond, supporting Friday Night Basketball and the girls’ basketball team at the YMCA, or
simply ferrying boy scouts to countless events. Peter has been there to roll up his sleeves and get the job done.
Many would describe Peter as that quiet worker for the past 25 years not needing the limelight. Yet, Peter’s own
initiative, talent and hard work deserve recognition in its own right. He is as a charter member and current President
of the Beacon Falls Rotary Club; was an integral part of the team that worked to install the playground at Maple Hill
School, he assisted with an Eagle Scout project at the American Red Cross building. Peter was an incredible mentor
to the numerous Rotary Exchange students that the Zandvliet’s hosted over the years, enriching lives and building
relationships that continue to this day. A successful IT professional in his own right, Peter committed himself to be
involved in all of these efforts and many more.
Becky and Peter continue to demonstrate a level of love for family, friends and community, in ways large and small,
known and unknown, which gives true life to the United Way mission. Peter & Rebecca display all the attributes of
community service and caring that the United Way looks for as it awards the Mary H. Connolly Community Caring
Award each year.
Previous Recipients
1999
2000
2001
2002
Mary H. Connolly
Anne M. Butler
Ronald D. Lengyel
Jeffery T. Witherwax
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
William N. Villano
Anthony R. Edwards
Viva Brockman Harris
Mark & Nichol Yanarella
Marcelo Martins
Caren G. Bouchard
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Kathleen McPadden
Laurie Yelding
Kevin M. DelGobbo
Lee R. Schlesinger
Donna Andrew
Jim & Susan Goggin
Marketing Report
Sandy Lee
I am truly honored to be the chair of the United Way of Naugatuck and Beacon Falls Marketing Committee and I’m
so thankful for the chance to work together with Marylou Cunningham of Ion Bank, Paul Singley of the Republican
American, and Lisa Shappy our Executive Director of the United Way. Each member brings their individual talents
and strengths; combined together with our commitment to making a difference and our compassion for those in
need we create this incredible team that I am very proud to be a part of.
This past year we’ve focused on celebrating our partner agencies and their commitment to advancing the common
good by increasing opportunities for children and youth to succeed; helping people become more self-sufficient in
meeting their basic needs; and increasing financial stability. Together we continue to make a difference for our
neighbors!
The Marketing Committee is proud to have increased our digital footprint by updating our website and scheduling
Facebook postings to create additional awareness within our community. Look for more exciting improvements in
2016. How can you help us today? Please join us in spreading the word. Friend us. Like our stories. Share our posts.
Visit our website. You make the difference, every day in small and big ways. Advocating through your own digital
footprint is an easy way to show your support.
A sincere thank you to the Citizen’s News and the Waterbury Republican for their generous support this year; their
donation of time and print has truly made an impact in our ability to reach all of you. We are extremely grateful to
the many companies, their employees, and those in the community that continue to donate their time, talents and
resources to support us throughout the year. Some volunteered an hour or a day; others donated a raffle prize, a
tree or became an elf; many pledged $1, $5, $50, $250 or became a Salem Society member; each doing what we
could individually… together we all LIVED UNITED!
Thank you all for making Naugatuck and Beacon Falls a great place to live.
Kind Regards,
Sandy Lee
2015 Marketing Committee Chair
Marketing Committee
Chair
Sandy Lee
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Marylou Cunningham
Ion Bank
Lisa Shappy
Executive Director, United Way Naugatuck
& Beacon Falls
Paul Singley
Republican American
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of Officers and Directors for election:
Officers
President
Kathleen McPadden
Ion Bank
Elizabeth Santoro
Ground Up Restoration
Allan Monteiro
Ion Bank
Yvette Wilmot
Sarracco Mechanical Services
Retiring Board Members
Vice President
Yvette Wilmot
Sarracco Mechanical Services
Treasurer
Ginger Fennell
Ion Bank
Secretary
Stephen Pretto
Goldenrod Corporation
Allocations
Elizabeth Santoro
Ground Up Restoration
Campaign Chair
Patrick Kelley
Liberty Bank
Term Expiring 2017
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Donna Andrew
Flabeg Technical Glass, US Corp.
Sandy Lee
Naugatuck Valley Community
College
Karen Longo
Deliotte
* New Member
Kathleen McPadden
Ion Bank
Sandra Lee
Naugatuck Valley Community
College
Stephen Pretto
Goldenrod Corporation
Human Resources
Directors
Advisory Board
Caren Bouchard
Ed Carter
Pedro Pires
David Rotatori
Carlos Santos
Communications
Donna Andrew
Flabeg Technical Glass
Christopher Edson
Kathy Lengyel
Rosa Rebimbas
Paul Russell
Laurie Yelding
Term Expiring 2018
Kevin DelGobbo
Eversource
Term Expiring 2016
Ginger Fennell
Ion Bank
Marcelo Martins*
Luso Cleaning Service, LLC
Jacqueline Flynn
Balanced Body Chiropractic Center
Patricia Peterson
Community Volunteer
Steven Hunt*
Naugatuck Police Department
Ron Pugliese*
Naugatuck Economic Development
Corporation
Patrick Kelley*
Liberty Bank
Year in Review
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Executive Office
Ion Bank Foundation &
Naugatuck YMCA
for their generosity in providing a
“home” for the United Way of
Naugatuck & Beacon Falls.
United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls thanks the following individuals
and companies for donating their time, talents and resources, facilities or
supplies to help our United Way during the year. We are most grateful.
Liz Santoro
Elizabeth Schick
Lee Schlesinger
Katelyn Shappy
Laurie Yelding
Marie’s Jewelry Fundraiser
Ion Bank
July 16, 2015 & December 10, 2015
Raffle Sponsor
Flabeg Technical Glass US Corp.
Marie’s Jewelry
Volunteers
Donna Andrew
Printing & Design Services
Mohegan Sun Casino Bus Trip
Meeting & Conference Room
Rocco Corso and Corso Printing Staff
Yelding, Inc. and Laurie Yelding
Whitney Muthig
SPECIAL EVENTS
Kentucky Derby Event
May 2, 2015
Raffle Donors
Donna Andrew
Marcelo Martins
Kathy McPadden
Pat Peterson
Laurie Yelding
Volunteers
Donna Andrew
Ed Carter
Jim Goggin
Susan Goggin
Marcelo Martins
Kathy McPadden
Pat Peterson
Laurie Yelding
Ground Up Restoration Car
Show
July 12, 2015
Raffle Donors
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Liz Santoro
Volunteers
Glenda Bradshaw
David Brinckerhoff
Coleen Grommisch
Steven LaGrave
Sandy Lee
Marcelo Martins
Michael Milo
Stephen Pretto
March 28, 2015 & August 29, 2015
Volunteers
Donna Andrew
Marcelo Martins
Kathy McPadden
Laurie Yelding
Golf Tournament
August 31, 2015
Tournament Sponsor
Ion Bank
Corporate Gold Sponsors
BJM Law
Merrill Lynch
Sarracco Mechanical Services
State Farm Insurance
Cart Sponsor
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Hole Sponsors
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Cappalli & Hill, LLC
Corso Printing
DeChello Law Firm
Fitzpatrick, Mariano, Santos, Sousa
Ground Up Restoration
Kircaldi, Randall & McNab
Luso Cleaning Service
Morrissey, Morrissey & Mooney
Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce
Naugatuck Window & Glass
Saint Mary’s Health Systems
Schmidt Electric
Rick Settani – Showcase Realty
Scarfo Precision Tool
Yelding Inc.
Booster Sponsor
Coldwell Banker Realty 2000
Raffle Sponsor
Gabes Service Center
Louis Pontillo, Jr.
Raffle Donors
Antonio’s Restaurant
Balanced Body Chiropractic
Jesse Camille’s Restaurant
Mary Connolly
Flabeg Technical Glass US Corp.
Kathy Lengyel
Luso Cleaning Service
Kathy McPadden
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Opticare Eye Health & Vision Center
Palace Theater
Pat Peterson
Stephen Pretto
Saint Mary’s Health Systems
Senor Panchos
Lisa & Scott Shappy
Watertown Golf Club
Feriale Yan
Laurie Yelding & David Brinckerhoff
YMCA Naugatuck
Hole in One Sponsor
Loehman-Blasius Chevrolet
Event Volunteers
John McCormack (co-chair)
Stephen Pretto (co-chair)
Donna Andrew
Lori Cjaikowski
Marylou Cunningham
Joe Ferry, Jr.
Coleen Grommisch
Kathy Lengyel
Matt O’Brien
Michele McDougall
Kathy McPadden
Salem MA Bus Trip
October 17, 2015
Sponsors& Raffle Donations
Flabeg Technical Glass US Corp
Ion Bank
Sandy Lee
Kevin DelGobbo
Luso Cleaning Service
Lexus Mendez
Michelle Miller
Lisa Shappy
Feriale Yan
Yelding, Inc
YoCrunch
Volunteers
Donna Andrew
Marylou Cunningham
Very Special Thank You
Marcelo Martins
Kathy McPadden
Monserrate Mendez
Katelyn Shappy
Laurie Yelding
Festival of Trees
December 4 – 11, 2015
Event Sponsor
Ion Bank Foundation
Liberty Bank
Give the Gift Sponsor
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Alicia Almeida, DMD
Holiday Cheer
Goldenrod Corporation
Rotary Club of Beacon Falls
Sarracco Mechanical Services
Saint Mary’s Health Systems
State Farm Insurance
Laurie Yelding
Elf Sponsor
Ground Up Restoration
Reindeer Sponsor
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rotatori
Supporters
Mountview Plaza Wines & Liquors
Naugatuck High School Culinary Arts
The Citizen’s News
Tree Participants
Jodi Acuri
All About You
Karen & Chip Longo
Algonquin/Woodland Interact
American Red Cross Connecticut Region
Andrew Avenue School
Beacon Falls Leos
Beacon Falls Library
Beacon Falls Lioness Club
Beacon Falls Police Department
Beacon Falls Rotary
Beacon Falls Senior Center
Beacon Hose Company #1
Bennett Family
Brushstroke
Catholic Charities
City Hill Middle School
Community School
Rose Cornell
Bill & Sue Dowdell
Family Services of Greater Waterbury
Ann Feinberg
Paige Goldberg
Goldenrod Corporation
Coleen Grommisch
Ground Up Restoration
Hidden Acres Therapeutic Riding Center
Howard Whittemore Library
Ion Bank – 87 Church St.
Ion Bank – BSA Department
Ion Bank – CIS Department
Ion Bank – Contact Center
Ion Bank – Portfolio Administration
Ion Bank – Human Resources
Ion Bank - Middlebury
Ion Bank – Mount Carmel
Ion Bank – New Haven Road
Ion Bank – Operations
Ion Bank – Prospect
Ion Bank – Southbury
Ion Bank – Waterbury East
Ion Bank – Waterbury West
Ion Bank – Watertown
Ion Bank – Woodbury
Ion Insurance
Jennifer Jurzynski
Kathy LaGrave
Literacy Volunteer of Greater Waterbury
Layla Longo
Dawn Marchant
Medical Education
NAMI Waterbury
Naugatuck High School – D. Vagnini
Naugatuck High School – K. Crosswait,
D. Bradley, J. Teixeira, K. Krysko
Naugatuck High School Girls Softball
Naugatuck Mayor’s Office
Naugatuck Public Schools – IT
Department
Naugatuck Public Schools – Tuttle House
Naugatuck Retired Teachers
Naugatuck Rotary
Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan
Naugatuck YMCA
Naugatuck Youth Services
Palace Theater
Pat Peterson
Lynn Poirier
Bernice Rizk
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Sound School of New Haven
State Farm Insurance
Stokes Counseling Services
The Generali School of Literature and
the Arts
Town of Beacon Falls Assessor’s Office
United Way Board of Directors
Waterbury ARC
Wellmore, Inc.
Woodland High School – Interact Club
Village at East Farms
Yelding, Inc.
Event Volunteers
Marylou Cunningham (tri-chair)
Coleen Grommisch (tri-chair)
Pat Peterson (tri-chair)
Karen Ambari Longo
Caitlyn Andrew
Donna Andrew
Bridget Antunes
Marcia Arndt
Brandon Baeder
Marcia Blake
Stephanie Bliga
Sharon Bosco
Kim Capanna
Edma Canaan
Nancy Carlson
Kathy Davey
John DeLeo
EJ D’Ettore
Donna DiMichele
Ann Ferraro
Chris Festa
James Fracasse
Stacy Jagello
Jennifer Jurzynski
Maria Kampf
Kevin King
Suzette Leal
Kathy Lengyel
Michele McDougall
Kathy McPadden
Nancy Ritucci
Christine Sabol
Vin Saggese
Joanie Seastrand
Katelyn Shappy
MaryEllen Spina
Jeff Stever
Laurie Yelding
HOW TO LIVE UNITED:
Join Hands.
Open your heart.
Lend your muscle.
Find your voice.
Give 10%. Give 100%. Give 110%.
Give an hour.
Give a Saturday.
Think of WE before ME.
Reach out a hand to one and
influence the condition of all.
GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.
Living United means being part of the change. United Way provides the means for you to
Give, Advocate, and Volunteer in support of our work to advance the common good. Together we can accomplish so much more than any single group can do on its own.
United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls, Inc.
P.O. Box 209  Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 729-1564 · unitedwaynaugatuck.org