Dedication: Arthur “Chip” G. Connolly, III, Esq.
One has only to look at Chip Connolly’s record of service to see the depth of
his commitment to Sacred Heart Village. Chip was appointed to the Sacred
Heart Village Board of Directors in 1998 -- a full three years before the first tenants took up residency in 2001. This clearly shows the important part he
played in planning and development, as well as the tremendous work behind
the scenes that made Sacred Heart Village a reality.
A gentle and humble man, Chip played a leadership role in supporting the
vision of Sacred Heart Village and with our sponsoring agency, the Ministry of
Caring. Through his legal career, he has given of his talent and experience to
improve the quality of life for our residents.
We dedicate the 2007 Sacred Heart Village Annual Report to Chip Connolly in recognition of his many years of
service. Thank you, Chip, for all you have done for Sacred Heart Village, where seniors can find friendship,
comfort and security.
In Memoriam
Pasquale “Pat” Annone
January 31, 2007
Sarah George
June 7, 2007
Earlean Taggert
February 22, 2007
Andrew Queen
September 25, 2007
James Crawley
March 13, 2007
From the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
2007 Board of Directors
Richard J. Giacco, Esq.
President
Kathleen Duffy Smith, Esq.
Vice President
Marian Ramunno
And we are not done! We are as committed today to continuous improvement as we were in 2001 and ask you to support us in our efforts.
Secretary
James Roszkowski
Treasurer
As I write to you, we've almost realized the dream we had of completing
the lower floor into common areas for the residents:
Susan C. Canning
Member
Arthur G. Conolly, III, Esq.
Legal Counsel
The Hon. Joseph G. DiPinto
Member
The Hon. Kent A. Jordan
Member
Barbara Kreuer
Member
Peter McCarthy
Member
M. Eileen Schmitt, M.D.
Member
Doris R. Schnider
Member
Elaine M. Vignola
Member
Beginning in October, 2006, we celebrated Sacred Heart Village’s fifth
anniversary with a whole year of special activities. How appropriate to
celebrate such a beautiful place to live, the culmination of many years of
planning and dreaming! We celebrate six years of quality, senior living
and I am grateful to God for the residents and the many people from the
Wilmington community who have supported our vision.
! We have created a medical office and are working with a local hospital to establish an ongoing family practice that would be open to
residents and to the neighborhood;
! We have also created a fitness center, recreational rooms, an office
for the Service Coordinator, and a changing area for
doorman/security.
We thank the congressional delegation, especially Senator Joseph Biden,
who were instrumental in obtaining the funds through the federal budget.
We are saddened by the news that our founding board member, Mayor
William T. McLaughlin, so instrumental in helping us develop the design
plan for Sacred Heart Village, passed away. We mourn his passing and
remember his many contributions to the quality of life for residents at
Sacred Heart Village.
We give thanks to all — especially Bill — who have made Sacred Heart
Village what it is today: a place where its residents can celebrate the Joy of
Life.
Warm regards,
Br. Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap.
Executive Director
920 North Monroe Street
EQUAL HOUSING
O P P O RT U N I T Y
Wilmington, DE 19801-1337
302.654.5407
Fax: 302.654.6758
TDD: 302.428.0801
www.sacredheartvillage.org
Email: [email protected]
The Joy of Life
Excitement: that’s what many people feel when they walk into
Sacred Heart Village. It may be the smiles on the faces of the
door/security staff as they welcome you. It may be the warm
greetings from the people “at the bus stop” (as part of the
lobby is known to residents). It may be the safe, secure feeling you get when you walk down attractively decorated hallways. Or it may be the pride that residents take in decorating
their homes in a style that fits their personality. Whatever it
is, everyone agrees: Sacred Heart Village is a great place to
experience the Joy of Life. Pictured (l to r) are Annie Fields, Angel Santiago and Marie Annone.
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“I believe that it doesn’t matter what you have or what you don’t have,” says resident Ethel
Anderson. “What matters is that you keep what you do have nice.”
Her philosophy comes through in her immaculately kept apartment at Sacred Heart Village.
From her cozy living room to her complete collection of miniature glass, china, and stone elephants, Ethel loves her apartment at Sacred Heart Village. “It’s my home.”
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Adjacent to Sacred Heart Village is Francis X. Norton
Center, a senior activity center operated by the Ministry
of Caring, our sponsoring agency. At FXN, residents
join seniors from the surrounding community at activities like quilting, games, bingo, and movie viewing. As
part of their regular schedule of activities, residents can
take the FXN shuttle bus to local banks, pharmacies,
supermarkets, and shopping centers. Periodically, the
bus also visits regional tourist attractions like Cowtown
and Lancaster for lunch and shopping. Pictured are
(l to r) Emmaline Southerland, Anthony Miller and Doris Currington.
The
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Joy
Nearby Benedictine Park, a private park next to
Sacred Heart Village, provides residents with a beautiful, peaceful respite from their busy day. Flowering
bushes and shrubs surround the park’s perimeter,
making it an oasis from the hustle and bustle of the
surrounding city.
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Life
Robert McCrae, right, of Friar’s Cafe and Convenience Store,
offers residents selection, quality, and convenience. Located
on the lobby level, the Friar’s Cafe provides reasonably-priced
breakfast and lunch, a selection that changes daily, and
homemade treats for those on the run, all without leaving the
building.
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The Friar’s Convenience Store, located on the lower
level, is open weekdays for two to four hours to help
meet the needs of residents in between grocery shopping trips. Using feedback from the residents, the
store constantly introduces new items that are in
demand. Down the hall are vending
machines. Clarence Raynor, left, stops
by a new favorite vending machine for
residents: ice cream.
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Construction began on the lower level of Sacred Heart
Village. When completed, the area will feature a
state-of-the-art fitness center, a recreation room, an
arts and crafts room, an office for Linda Richardson,
right, the Village’s service coordinator, and a family
medical practice.
The
Joy
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of
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A new social group, the Red Hat Society of Sacred
Heart Village, was founded and began regular monthly
meetings.
Three years old and growing, the Sacred Heart
Village Gospel Choir has been invited to perform at
Sacred Heart Oratory and at many city activities and
provides a creative and social outlet for many residents.
Life
Gregory Adams, M.D., right, a volunteer physician,
comes once a week to discuss health concerns and
to assist residents in getting refills for their prescriptions. Dr. Adams doesn’t replace the residents’ family
doctor, he is a resource to help residents develop
healthier lifestyle choices.
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Nine-Month Financial Summary
January 1 through September 30, 2007
Revenue:
$402,775
202,927
101,915
8,847
TOTAL REVENUE
$716,464
Expenses:
$207,820
8,070
29,279
13,393
9,230
11,315
122,955
18,207
33,600
61,941
61,941
11,448
TOTAL EXPENSES
$817,076
OPERATING DEFICIT
Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC)
Revenue from tenants
Grants and Contributions
Interest Income
Salaries, benefits, & payroll taxes
General insurance
Management fee
Bookkeeping fee
Audit and professional fees
Office expense
Utilities
Service contracts
Repairs and maintenance
Depreciation
Interest
Miscellaneous
($100,612)
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The above summary has been audited by Master, Sidlow and Associates, P.A., to coincide with the federal fiscal year.
In 2007, the Sacred Heart Village Board of Directors changed the fiscal year to the period October 1 through September 30. The above
nine-month report is the first report to reflect this change. Hereafter, reporting periods will be October 1 through September 30.
Staff
Br. Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap.
Robert McCrae
Executive Director
Friar’s Café
Johane Cherico
Betty Green
Linda Williams
Deputy Director
Sr. Christa Rowe, OSC
Manager
Linda Richardson
Mission Statement
Sacred Heart Village provides permanent, affordable housing for seniors,
and is devoted to the care of each
resident. Sacred Heart Village honors
the philosophy of its sponsoring
agency, the Ministry of Caring, which
states that all should be treated with
love, dignity, and respect.
Service Coordinator
William Powell
Robert Dixon
Roderick Smith
Maintenance
Cenobia Campa
Housekeeping
Reception
Mary Anne Roe
Volunteer Secretary
Sr. Assunta Prunty, OSF
Pastoral Care
Joseph Graney
Dewitt Smith
Alonzo Wells
Door/Security
Dr. Gregory Adams
Volunteer Physician