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Schenectady, NY 12305
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www.ywca-northeasternny.org
NorthEastern NY
2016
Annual Report
YWCA
NorthEastern NY
board of directors 2015-2016
finances
Donna Hermann............................................President
YWCA INCOME 2016
Trish Williams.......................................Vice President
Shannon Kelly......................................Vice President
UNITED WAY
1%
UNAUDITED
CONTRIBUTIONS
5%
SPECIAL EVENTS
1%
PROGRAM FEES
11%
Kate Schurick..............................................Secretary
Dorothy Valachovic....................................Treasurer
Kristy Carpenter
Sonia Casella
Nohelani Etienne
Catherine Lewis
Marsha Mortimore
Fozia Murphy
Molly Nealon
Kerrie Pangburn
Shirley Readdean
Cora Schroeter
Tanya Scime
Sarah Stotz
Donna Tessitore
Executive Director................................. Rowie Taylor
DSS FEES
32%
GRANT INCOME
46%
YWCA EXPENSES 2016
UNAUDITED
OCCUPANCY
13%
OTHER EXPENSES
4%
SUPPLIES
4%
PROFESSIONAL
FEES
3%
YWCA Mission
YWCA NorthEastern NY is
dedicated to eliminating racism,
PERSONNEL
78%
empowering women and promoting
peace, justice, freedom, and dignity
for all.
Financial Report
Stark & Basila will complete an
audited financial report for 2016.
2016 highlights
president & executive director message
The YWCA NorthEastern NY has been touching the lives of many throughout our
community for nearly 130 years with our mission-focused work. We strive to empower
women and are proud of our accomplishments which stimulate equal opportunities for
women and their families throughout our communities.
This past year was a monumental year for us personally as our Executive Director
of almost 25 years, Rowie Taylor, retired. Rowie was instrumental in overseeing the
growth and maturity of the YWCA during her tenure. Since 1993 Rowie has managed
the YW’s annual revenue from $1.6 million to just shy of $3 million dollars and increased
grant money from $210,000 to $1.2 million. Rowie’s mindful stewardship of programs
and finances has kept the YWCA in the forefront of grantors who knew that Rowie would
successfully execute the programs and services to help our communities’ neediest
populations. After a national search we are blessed to have Kim Siciliano take over as
our Executive Director. Kim has embraced her new responsibilities and proven to the
Board of Directors that she is a strong leader who will continue to grow the mission of
the YW!
The YW has continued to serve our community through programs such as the
Schenectady County Embraces Diversity (SCED) Study Circle Initiative, Unsung
Heroine/Black History Month Celebration, the Take Back the Night March, the Week
Without Violence, the Pink and Purple Ribbon Campaigns, the Festival of Trees, the
Early Learning Centers Spring Carnival and Fall Festival, a Zumbathon, Trivia Night,
and the Women of Achievement Celebration and Dinner were some of the events and
activities that were presented to our membership and the community. Throughout the
year, we challenged people to take a stand against violence and racism, appreciate
diversity and celebrate unity.
During 2016 we once again strengthened the inseparable relationship between
programs/services and funding. We thank our corporate sponsors, our many
contributors in the community and our membership. In particular, we thank the Carlilian
Foundation, the Wright Family Foundation, the William Gundry Broughton Foundation,
General Electric, MVP Health Care, Vincy’s Printing, Price Chopper Golub Foundation,
Sondra’s Fine Jewelry, Mazzone Hospitality, the Merriam Agency, The Daily Gazette,
Xerox Corporation, the United Way of the Greater Capital Region, the City of
Schenectady, the County of Schenectady, New York State, the Federal Government,
Rotary Club of Schenectady, the Kiwanis Club of Schenectady, the Soroptimist Club of
Schenectady, the ZONTA Club of Schenectady, the Junior League of Schenectady and
Saratoga Counties and various trusts and foundations for your tremendous support. We
especially thank our incredible volunteers for their commitment and dedication to the
mission and purpose of the YWCA.
The YWCA is a strong and vital organization founded on a legacy of caring, service
and leadership. All who are part of this organization (members, volunteers, staff and
collaborative partners) strive to fulfill our vision and mission: YWCA NorthEastern NY
is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice,
freedom and dignity for all. The strategic goals of the YW revolve around this mission
and the Board of Directors and staff of the YW work towards their fulfillment on a daily
basis. We ask you to please join us in trying to reach the incredible goal that our mission
presents us. Throughout this Annual Report, we are proud & pleased to share highlights
of 2016.
Donna Hermann, Board President & Kim Siciliano, Executive Director
2016 corporate sponsors
history
The YWCA of Schenectady, dba YWCA NorthEastern NY (NENY),
has a long and proud history. Since 1888, the YWCA NorthEastern
NY has been a constant innovator in providing programs and services
to meet the changing needs of women and their families in the
community. The Board of Directors understands and encourages
the YW’s role as a movement for change that quickly reviews
and responds to community situations as they arise. The YWCA
NorthEastern NY diligently strives to offer programs and services
that initiate action to bring about positive change.
The YWCA was established as a women’s membership association
and became one of the first nonprofit agencies to be incorporated
in New York State. The YWCA NENY is a Charter member of the
YWCA USA , which is the oldest and largest women’s membership
organization in the world). During 2016, the YWCA NENY, with its
headquarters in the Stockade section of Schenectady, NY, served
over 7,500 women, men and children through a variety of programs
and services - 78% of them are low-income.
The original incorporation papers stated that the functions of the
YWCA NorthEastern NY were: 1. housing; 2. education; and 3.
health promotion services. In 1979, the incorporation papers were
expanded to allow for a domestic violence shelter for women and
children. In 1985, they were again expanded to allow for early
childhood education (preschool/child care).
mazzone
hospitality
Throughout its 129 year history, the YWCA has offered valuable
programs and activities for the benefit of women and their families
in the Schenectady community. The YWCA NorthEastern NY has
continued to successfully expand throughout the years in response
to the changing and growing needs of the community.
NorthEastern NY
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors
2016 highlights
2016 annual program report
Women & Family Services
•
Provided 266 women & 192 children shelter for
domestic violence issues.
• Advocacy served 2,514 women.
• 577 women and 36 children received counseling
services.
• 125 women called the YW “home” in our Housing
Program.
• “YES” - YWCA’s Economic Solutions Program
worked with 196 women.
Youth & Family Services
•
•
•
Educated and cared for 98 children in our Early
Learning Centers.
Hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for 24 families
Assisted 5 families through the Holiday
Giving Tree.
Innovative Programs
•
•
•
Wellness Center served 540 in 2016.
Encore: Take Charge of Your Health provided
400 women with educational materials and
cancer screenings.
CA$H assisted 1,260 individuals and families
in filing their tax returns free of charge.
2016 contributors
Viola Abbitt, Esq.
Jane Ackerman
Kay Ackerman
Renee Adamany
Denise Adelman
Monamee Adhikari
Patricia Aldi
Allstate Foundation
Alpha Chi Omega
Alplaus U. M. Church
Altamont Reformed Church
Senator George Amedore
Niki Amidon
Kathleen Amm
Sylvia Anapolis
Joyce Anderson
Barbara Andre-Maxwell
Tom Andress
Dixie Aniolek
Anonymous
Michele Armstrong
Susan Ashley
Martha Asselin
Carol Atkins
Aumiller's Pharmacy, Inc
Auto/Mate
AXA Foundation
Betty Carol Barlyn
Patricia Barney
Celeste Barrett-Tolliver
Valerie Belden
Bellevue Builders
Bellevue Reformed Church
Bennett Contracting
Berkshire Bank
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Christina Bisceglia
Jaime Bisceglia
Ellen Blake
Joan Blando
Estelle AnnKathy Bockis
Rev. Lynn Carmen Bodden
Vicky Bohm
Aubrey Boles
Maxine Borom
Nancie Bouck
Kathleen Bove
Heather Boyle
Karen Bradley
Barbara & Howard Brent
Sylvie Briber
Kristen Brosnan
Shari Brunner
Cassandra Bubb
Teresa Buckley
Margaret Buhrmaster
Mark Burgasser
Julia Burgess
Burnt Hills United Methodist
Church
Linda & Ron Butler Sr
Miriam Butzel
Olivia Butzel
Robin Cabanos
Stephanie Cairns
Amanda Caldwell
Melanie Calvanese
Kathryn Canty
2016 highlights
2016 contributors
Richard Vang
Linda Vaughn
Vandy Veeder
Linda Verleger
Lynn Vincent
Joanne Vincymerra
Vincy's Printing
Barbara Vivier
Ellie Voris
Matt Walkuski
Anita Walther
Linda Wandrey
Khryste Warden-Ranghiasci
Kim Warne
Chet Watson
Susan Watson
Yuvette Wayman
Calvin Welch
Tiffany Westendorf
Michele Whinnery
Virginia White
Whitson's Culinary Group/
Schenectady High School
Irene Wickham
Chris Wilcox
Robyne Wilde
Allison Williams
Lorenzo Williams
Nicole Williams
Trish Williams
Chris Willox
Gail Wilson
Brenda Winkler
Harold Wittner
Katherine Wolfram
Yvette Wood
Natalie Woods
Ellen Woodzell
Wright Family Foundation
Ann Wyles
Xerox
Elizabeth Yanoff
Kathryn Ylvisaker
Chris Yost
Constance Young
Yuvette Wayman
Linda Zahnleuter
Gloria Zampini
Jared Zeidman
Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Parish
Zonta Club of Schenectady
2016 contributors
Capital Region Builders &
Remodelers Association
Capitol Customs of Schenectady
Capitol District Supply
Lisa Carll
Carman United Methodist Church
Robert Carney
Carole Martin
Kristy Carpenter
Robert Carreau
Sonia Casella
Mersagdez Caspentes
Jan Cavoli
Cella Bistro
Cynthia Chandler
Marsha Chase
Heather Chestnut
Choices for Growth
Christ Church Episcopal
Christ Church of the Hills
Church of St. Adalbert
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Cioffi · Slezak · Wildergrube P.C.
Circles of Stuyvesant Plaza
Civitello's Spumoni Shop
Eileen Clark
Lucy Clark
Pat Clark
Eric Clifford
Paulette Cocoman
Connie Colangelo
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Felicia Collins
Columbia Cabinets
John Coluzza
Goldie Comley
Mary Comley
Congregation Gates
of Heaven
Mary Connors
Sharran Coppola
Janet Coreno
Melissa Cornell
Mary Corrado
Linda Cowley
Pauline Cox
Mary Rita Cratty
CRBRA
Marie Cristofaro-Smith
Nettie Crossman
Crossroadz Church
Leanna Curley
Curtis Lumber
Mary-Jo Czarkowski
Debbi D'Agostino
Sandra Daly
Susan Daly
Beverly Damborin
Linnea D'Andrea
Fred & Christine Daniels
Jonetta Darcy
Elaine Darl
Richard Dautner
Robin Davey
Elaine Davi
Russ Davignon
Linda Davis
Wendy Davis
Gregory Deacon
2016 contributors
Shirley & Ken DeBono
Dane DeCiero
Stephanie DeLane
Leslie DeLano
Linda Delfs
Michael Della Rocco
Laura DeMarco
DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home
Gedia Demaria
Kathy Demers
Gail Denisoff
Rachel Dente
NYS Dept of Labor Staff
Niyati Desai
Marlene DeVito
Carol Dickson
Mary Jane Dike
Dimension Fabricators Inc
Ann DiSarro
Philip DiSorbo
Rev. Mark Dorr
Mary Jane Drake
Judith Duer
Joanne Durfee
Duryee Memorial A.M.E.
Zion Church
Eastern Parkway U.M. Church
Ruth Eisenhauer
Julie White Eklund
Gail Ellrott
Emmanuel Friedens Church
Eric Clifford, City of
Schenectady Chief of Police
Sara Erickson
Estate of Eileen Alessandrini
Estate of Lillian Magroni
Nohelani Etienne
Faith United Methodist Church
Nancy Falace
Gincenta Falls
Families in Need of Assistance
Senator Hugh Farley
Mary Faro
Ruth Farrell
Kathy & Mario Fernandez
John Fiore
First Baptist Church, Schenectady
First Reformed Church,
Schenectady
First Reformed Church, Scotia
First United Methodist Church
Rita Fleishman
Terri Flower
Rita Fodera
James Foley
De Lois Ford
Linda Francese
Friendship Baptist Church
Patricia Fronk
Renee Fulun
Pamela Gagliardi
Matthew Gajewski
Abigail Gallucci
Wendi Gapczynski-Bekkering
Martha Gardner
GE
GE Women's Network
Vivek Ghosal
Donna Gigone
Girl Scout Troop 2111
2016 contributors
Carla Snyder
Nancy Snyder
Snyder Drywall
Society of Friends @ SLOC
Sondra's Fine Jewelry
Soroptimist International of
Schenectady
Lucy Spinelli
Laura Spratt
St. Anthony's Church
St. Gabriel’s Church
St. George's Episcopal Church
Robert St. John
St. John the Evangelist Church
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Place
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church
St. Luke's Catholic Church
St. Paul the Apostle Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Stanford United Methodist
Church
State Street Presbyterian
Church
Roberta Steiner
Peggy & Dan Stenzel
Stewart's Shops
Stockade Investors Group
Sarah Stotz
Rochelle Stracher
Sharon & Mac Sudduth
Summer Smith 5K Run
Faye Suplen
Esther M. Swanker
Syed Family
Diane & Matthew Sypniewski
Debra Taber
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Donna Tallman
Deborah Tanski
Frieda Tanski
Patricia Taus
Rowie & Dave Taylor
Patricia A. Tearno
Tesoro Café
Donna Tessitore
The Carlilian Foundation
The Emily Willey Foundation
Lauren Thomas
Shirley Thomas
Trudi Thun
Marian Tibbetts
Joanne Tobiessen
Congressman Paul Tonko
Martha Townley
Rachel Trembley
Trinity Persbyterian Church
James Tripini
Elaine & Jim Troy
Lauren & Fred Trunko
Unitarian Universalist Society
of Schenectady
Unitarian Universalist Society,
Women's Alliance
Terry Unser
Nancy Vacarro
William Vacca
Dot Valachovic
Mary Ann VanAlstyne
2016 contributors
Marna S. Redding
Edward Redelberger
Nich Reed
Teal Reeves
Refreshing Spring Church
Jessica Reichard
Linda & Lawrence Relyea
Nancy Rheingold
Dr. Walt & Ann Robb
Samantha Robinson
Susan Rock
Mary Rosen
Emily Rotondi
Rotterdam U.M. Church
Ellie Rowland
Patricia Rowledge
Sonia Rubenstein
Beth Ruggiero
Ruggiero Family
Kristen Vrooman Ruglis
Mary Beth Rybicki
Elsa Sakaca
Linda Sanchez
Debra Sanders
Assemblyman Angelo
Santabarbara
Margaret Sapia
Steven Sargent
Richard Scharphorn
Schenectady Business and
Professional Women's Club
Schenectady Community
Action Program
Schenectady County Medical
Alliance
Schenectady County Republican
Women's Club
Schenectady Damien Center
Schenectady Rotary Club
Andrea Schmitz
Lynn Schnell
Cora Schroeter
Helga Schroeter
Kate Schurick
Laura Schweitzer
Tanya Scime
Scotia United Methodist Church
Andrea & Kevin Scott
G. Eric Scott
Janice Scrivani
Second Reformed Church of
Rotterdam
Megan Seel
Patricia Sellick
Ricki Shapiro
Paula Shaw
Steven Shemo
Shenendehowa Quilt Project
Joyce A. Shull
Cynthia Shultz
Kim & Peter Siciliano & family
SICM Center
SICM Food Program
Nima Simon
Bernadette Smith
Marie Smith
Terry & TJ Smith
2016 contributors
Girl Scout Troop 2383
Barbara Glasser
Kim Godfrey
Helena Goldfarb
Jane & Neil Golub
Golub Corporation/Payroll Dept
Kathy Gorman-Coombs
Alissa Graham
Dorothy Gray
Greek Orthodox Church of St
George; Ladies Philoptochos
Society
Green Conscience Home
Marcia Greenson
Marion Grimes
Virginia Gritmon
Habitat for Humanity
Lisa Hamedani
Kimberly Hammer
Michael Hand
Rita Hand
Kenneth Handy
Hannaford for my Cause
Goldie Harald
Laura Hardy
Hartz Family Cleaners
Margaret Harvey
Donna Hermann
Mary Henderson
Nancy Hernandez
Analine Hicks
Corinne Holloway
Richard Holt
Holy Name of Jesus National
Catholic Church
Christine Horne
Michael Huber
Connie & John Hume
Stephanie Hunter
Wanda Hunter
Carol Hurm
Leslie Hyland
ICCD of NY
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Krista Jados
Karen B Johnson
Nancy & Ed Johnson & family
Sharon Jordan
Dawn Lenore Juneau
Junior League of Schenectady
& Saratoga Counties
Just Inventory Solutions, LLC
Marjorie Karowe
Nicole Kaya
Katie Kelleher
Bonnie Keller
Shannon Kelly
Key Bank
Arthur Robert King
Margaret King
Kiwanis Club of Schenectady
KPMG
Lawrence Krueger
Shirley Kuchay
Sandra Laity
Patricia Lambert
Debbie Lambeth
Angela Lanaro
Claire Lang
Hilary Lashley-Richardson
2016 contributors
Linda Laski
Susan Leach
Tanya Lemon
Margaret Leonard
Donna Lessard
Deborah Leupold
Level 3 Communications
Margaret Levine
Catherine & Brad Lewis
Whitney Lewis
Kathleen Lincoln
Susan Lohnas
Lutheran Church of the
Good Shepherd
Lynnwood Reformed Church
Louise Macuirles
Alberta Madonna
Marcella's Appliance Center
Marigold's Accessories
Barbara Markey
Susan Marlette
Lydia Marlow
Jeff Marshall
Carole Martin
Mary Martin
Pam Matthews
Natalie & Charles
Maxwell Fenimore
Elizabeth Mayhew-Seus
Carole & Anthony Mazurek
Mazzone Hospitality,
Glen Sanders Mansion
Jaye McBride
Mary McCarthy
Nancy McCormack
Julie McCoy
Elizabeth & Scott McDonough
Dr. DeShawn McGarrity
Debra McGinty
Kerrie McGovern
Carolyn McGraw
Denise & David Murphy McGraw
Heather McGraw
McLane Foodservice
Heather Meaney
Christine Meier
Messiah Lutheran Church
Dorothy Meyer
Marsha & John Miller
Gregg Millett
Jean Mineconzo
MLTA, LLC
Modern Kitchens of Syracuse
Deb Moeckel
Mohawk Club
Mohonasen CSD
Margaret Moore
Madison Morey
Marsha Mortimore
Mary Mortka
Mt. Olivet Missionary
Baptist Church
Deepika Mundra
Sherri Murphey
Fozia Murphy
William Murphy
Sue Murtlow
Darlene Muscanell
MVP Health Care
David Nadareski
2016 contributors
Denis Nadas
Nandini Nagraj
Molly Nealon
Danielle Nellis
New Consecration Temple
New York Early Bird Club
News Channel 13, WNYT-TV
Lynda Nichols
Niskayuna Co Op
Niskayuna Reformed Church
Mark Norfolk
Northern Exposures
Doreen Oathout
Erica Obremski
Mary O'Keefe
Peg Olwert
Sharon Ondriska
Joan O'Neil
Lana Osusky
Otterbeck Builders, Inc
Our Lady of Grace Church
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel Church
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church
Kelli Owens
Zoe Oxley
Mary Palladino
Deneen Palmateer
Deirdre Pangburn
Kerri Pangburn
Ann Parillo
Edward Patka
Carmel Patrick
Mary Pearlman
Pam Pearlman
Lois Pearson
PEPC
Leesa Perazzo
Debbie Perretta
Karen Peter
Susan Peterson
Nancy Peterson
Kristina Philip
Anne Phillips
Marilyn Phillips
Kerrie & Louie Piechota
Mary-Jo Pierpont
Chris Pierpont
Robert Pierpont
Marie Pietzykowski
Margaret Pilgrim
Pipino Builders
Linda Podolec
Catherine Pollard
Jackie Polukort
Marion Porterfield
Dorothy Preisner
Price Chopper/Market32
Price Chopper's
Golub Foundation
Jo-Anne & Gary Rafalik
Rafalik Corporation
Adele Ramadan
Vicki Ramotar
Thaddeus Raushi
RBS
Shirley Readdean
Rosanne Rector