Creating friendships together
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Mission & Vision Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Letter from the Board President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Our Programs & Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Financial Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Big Brother, Big Sister of the Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bigs and Littles having fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scholarship Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Volunteer Mentors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Our Mission:
To provide mentors to the youth of Rhode Island who will
motivate and empower them to make positive decisions,
improve academic results, avoid risky behaviors and grow in
a way that will positively impact our community.
Our Vision:
A community where all children have access to mentors to
support individual growth and development.
Donation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Donors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Board and Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2015 ANNUAL REPORT | 1
Mentoring is important. Mentoring
is critical. If you ask our mentors, staff
and board members, they will agree.
Mentoring is not what comes to mind
first when we think of what a child needs
for survival. We think of food and shelter,
perhaps education, but children also
need mentors showing them the options
they have and teaching the intangibles
needed to succeed.
2015 was a successful year for Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State
because we served nearly 600 children in
Rhode Island, helping to put them on the
path to becoming thriving, successful
members of our state. We also started
exciting new site-based programs, like
the Beyond School Walls Program at
Amgen, and the program at McAuley
Village, a transitional housing shelter
for formerly homeless women and their
young children. Each year, our programs
expand to serve more children in new
and different ways.
In addition, 2015 was a successful
financial year due to the tremendous
support we receive from the Donation
Center, our signature fundraising
events – The Big Night Out Kentucky
Derby, The Big Toast, and Welcome
to Summer – as well as funding from
individual donors and other smaller
fundraising events.
The work of mentoring would not be
possible without the tireless work of our
staff. I cannot thank them enough for
the work that they do to change the lives
of children in Rhode Island.
Letter from the
Board President
I am also thankful for the work and
support of our board of directors. While
balancing work and family commitments,
they devote their time, energy, financial
resources and expertise to the cause
of mentoring.
As we close out 2015, we look forward
to 2016 when we will celebrate our 50th
anniversary!
Alison A. Reuter
Board Chair
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2015 ANNUAL REPORT | 3
Program Statistics
Children served in 2015:
346 children served in Community-Based Program
242 children served in Site Based-Programs
By helping children develop supportive
relationships with positive role models, we
make a direct and lasting impact on their lives.
Our Programs
Our Traditional Mentoring Program pairs children between
the ages of 7 and 15 in one-to-one relationships with adult
volunteer mentors. These relationships are called “matches.”
Matches meet either weekly or biweekly, and are matched
based on similar interests, so planning activities together is easy.
A matched Big and Little may remain in the program until the
youth turns 18 years old or graduates from high school.
Our Site Based Mentoring Program provides mentors to girls
and boys in a group setting, either during the school day or after
school. This program provides a structured environment, with a
focus on academic success.
Littles matched with Bigs are:
46%
less likely to use illegal drugs
27%
52%
Site Based Program Highlights 2015
Amgen and Beyond School Walls Program
LGBTQ Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State continued its growing
partnership with Amgen to bring “Beyond School Walls” to Rhode
Island. Beyond School Walls is a nationally implemented BBBS
mentoring model which takes students out of the classroom
and into the workplaces of their mentors. We paired 20 Amgen
Employee Mentors with 20 sixth grade students from Metcalf
Elementary School in Exeter, Rhode Island. The students took
a bus to Amgen every other week for most of the school year,
where they met with their mentors and did bio-chemistry based
science projects, culminating in a science fair style showcase at
the school for their parents, teachers, community members, and
friends. The program was a success, with many students gaining
confidence and interest in STEM related careers. This program
was funded by the Amgen Foundation.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State saw a need for
mentors for LGBTQ youth, and partnered with the Providence
branch of Youth Pride International to bring a Site-Based
mentoring program to adolescents and teens who identified
as LGBTQ. The program ran for 15 weeks and resulted in several
successful matches transitioning from the Site-Based to the
Community-Based Mentoring model. This program was funded
by the CVS Health Charity Classic.
McAuley Village Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State started a site-based
program at McAuley Village, a transitional housing shelter for
formerly homeless women and their children under 10 years of
age. Through an anonymous donation, the participants at this
site were able to experience many activities offsite, including
a private cooking class at Williams-Sonoma, a tour of the RISD
Art Museum, and a trip to the Providence Police Department.
A teacher from Chase Farms visited McAuley Village and taught
the group about the life cycle of chickens and even brought in
a live hen. The Littles also learned about healthy choices, fresh
vegetables, exercise, and the human body.
less likely to use alcohol
less likely to skip school
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Our Couples Mentoring Program pairs married couples
with a Little Brother. This program was developed due to the
ever-growing number of mentors needed for boys throughout
Rhode Island.
No matter which program, many of our matches last a lifetime!
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2015 Financial Overview Summary
2015 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
Revenue and Expenses
62.39%
75,487 7.25%
59,557 5.94%
ontributions, C
including in-kind
114,264 10.98%
100,337 10.01%
F undraising, net of related expenses
192,087 18.45%
160,077 15.97%
1,447 0.14%
1,717 0.17%
32,354 3.11%
55,275 5.52%
Foundations/Grants
Other Income
Investment Income (including unrealized
gains and losses)
Total Revenue
$1,040,899 100.00%
Investment Income
Other Income 3.11%
.14%
Fundraising
Contributions
$1,002,223 100.00%
Expenses
$863,093 85.88%
$773,770 85.94%
Management and General
80,486 8.01%
70,458 7.83%
Fundraising
61,469 6.12%
56,110 6.23%
Total Expenses
$1,005,048 100.00%
85.88%
Program Services
$900,338 100.00%
8.01%
6.12%
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Big Sisters
Fund
7.2
5%
Grants
Expenses
Program Services
60.07 %
625,260 8%
60.07%
9
10.
625,260 %
December 31, 2014
.45
Big Sisters Fund
December 31, 2015
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Revenue
Revenue
Fundraising
Management
Russell Frye
Lauren Conway
Russell Frye, a retired Chief Master Sergeant for the United States
Air Force, was named Big Brother of the Year for 2015. Russell
and his Little Brother Jaylon often meet over ice cream and focus
on homework or studying for upcoming tests. “I know Jaylon is
benefitting from our time together and I am learning things as
well. I needed to adapt to ‘new math’. It’s not how I did things
while I was in school but we’re learning it together.”
Lauren Conway, Chief Financial Officer for UnitedHealthcare,
was named Big Sister of the Year for 2015. Lauren is an active
advocate for BBBSOS, and has served as a board member and on
the Match Activities Committee.
When Jaylon was asked what having a Big Brother was like
he said “I was really shy and often didn’t know how to express
myself in certain situations. Now I’m much more confident. I
notice myself talking more and more to my friends and more to
Russell. I’m so lucky to have him in my life. We have so much fun.”
When asked about what it was like at first, being a Big Sister,
Lauren said “At first, there wasn’t a lot of conversation and now,
it’s hard for Ale and I to stop talking! Just watching her grow
and now succeeding at Sophia Academy in Providence, which
was something she was apprehensive about, shows how much
her world has expanded. She is now celebrating being on the
Honor Roll for five quarters.”
When asked what is it like to have a Big Sister, Ale said “It was
a chance for me to try something new. I get to learn from my
struggles, and I know that I have really great opportunities,
which I wouldn’t have had before Lauren.”
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Bigs and Littles having fun
Collectively, each year, our mentors
spend approximately 14,000
volunteer hours with children
throughout Rhode Island, helping them
make good choices, enjoy childhood,
and grow in a positive direction.
Whether doing activities on their own,
or one of our many agency-sponsored
activities throughout the year, the
pictures tell the story.
“My Little Brother has made such a difference in my life. It’s a
two-way street, because he teaches me so much. I’d forgotten
what it’s like to see the world as a 12 year old.”
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Scholarship Fund
In 2015, six $1,500 scholarships were awarded to “Littles” in the
program. The Scholarship Fund is made possible through the
generosity of one of our founding mothers, Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz.
“Before I met my Big, I was bored
and lonely. Since she came into
my life, my world has changed.
Now I get excited and look
forward to our time together.”
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Scholarship Fund recipients also receive money from the Zabel
Yaghjian Berg Fund. Ms. Berg set up this Fund to help recipients
“purchase books, and use for other unmet needs.” Ms. Berg,
also a founding mother, died in 2010, but her legacy to our
organization continues through this perpetual annual gift
administered by the Rhode Island Foundation.
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2015 Volunteer Mentors
Lea Adams
Samantha Afonso
Hilina Ajakaiye
Joseph Albina
Vincent Alessi
Jordan Allen
Jennifer Allinson
Allison Almeida
Alex Almeida
Zachary Almond
Giselle Alvarez-Moncayo
Nathan Amons
William Anderson
Thomas Andrea
Judith Angell
Tammie Antosca
Nicole Arena
Emily Aucoin
Anthony August
Gilbert Augustave
Tarannum Awal
Abraham Awwad
Cynthia Ayala
Chelsea Bachelder
Jared Ballard
Nadine Ballard
Tessa Baptista
Michelle Baptista
Nicholas Barbaria
Mitchell Barionnette
Ryan Barrett
Jaclynn Barry
Jordan Bass
Mildred Bautista
Nicole Beaudette
Kendra Beaver
Amy Belisle
David Bell
Matthew Bengochea
Karin Bergeron
Evelina Betances
Aman Bhardwaj
Amber Bianco
Brianna Bienkiewicz
Sam Blando
Sheri-lynn Bolduc
Linda Bowers
Donna Bowman
Marcia Boyle-Eren
Lauren Branca
Jeffrey Brannan
Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell
Robert Brochu
Conor Brosnan
Tyler Burk
Michael Burrell
David Buttery
Elizabeth Cagnon
Gary Cali
Alicia Campellone
Cynthia Capobianco
Gina Carbone
Lauren Cardinale
Matthew Carello
Jennifer Carignan
Lindsey Carman
Michelle Caron
Rebecca Carroll
Julie Casali
Connor Case
Devyn Ceppetelli
Jessica Chabot
Sarah Chaet
Adam Charron
Jennifer Cheu
Cory Chin
Drew Chretien
Emily Christescu
Josh Christy
Brittanie Clarke
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Cassandra Clifford
Lisa Coble
Robert Cocchiola
Meghan Coffey
Jeffrey Cohen
Alexandra Cohen
Jaclyn Cole
Julie Collins
Mary Colman
Katie Colton
Melissa Colvin
Mikaela Condon
James Conway
Lauren Conway
Kathleen Cookson
Robert Cordisco
James Corey
Karmina Correa
Donna Corvese
Carolyn Costa
Anissa Cote
Brianna Cote
Paul Cote
Alicia Cotoia
Sandra Cotrone
Caitlin Crosby
Francis Curley
Ryan Curran
Michael Currier
Stephanie Curtin
Kenneth Dai
Linh Dang
Patrick Danner
Meagan DaSilva
Erin Davis
Kaila Davis
Sharond Delance
Elise DelBarone
Linda DeMoranville
James Derick
Cathy Desjarlais
Steven Desjarlais
Dilena Diaz
Carley Dibert
Julie Diewald
Rebecca Dillon
Jodi DiRaimo
Nicholas Disabito
Casey Donahue
Brianna Dorsi
Chelsea Doucette
Garfield Douglas
Karly Douglas
Daniel Downes
Adam Driesman
Sara Drogin
Kaethe Dufresne
Sheryl Durkin
Charles Ebbinhaus
Nicole Edmunds
Laura Egerton
Judith Eisen
Lori Eldridge
William Ellis
Tara Emsley
Adriana Enxuto
Rebecca Erdos
Courtney Eugin
Allyson Favuzza
Abriana Febles
Brenden Femiano
Dane Ferrara
Mary Ferreira
William Ferullo
Alex Figler
Kaitlin Finnance
Beth Fitzpatrick
Hayden Fleming III
Kaitlin Flores
Kyle Foster
Robert Foster
Alexandra Fountoulakis
Brittany Franco
Jonathan Franco
Darlene Freeman
Tressie Fretschl
William Fritz
Russell Frye
Alexandra Gadbois
Arielle Gagliardi
Kimberly Gauthier
Meghan Gavrilles
Brenden Gayowski
Derrick Gelsomino
Hillary Genereux
Rebekah Genua
Joshua Georges
Lizz Getts
Jennifer Giacone
Tara Gianfrancesco
Matthew Giles
Mariah Gill
Tohib Giwa
Sarah Glover
Lauren Golden
Danielle Goldstein
Alec Golner
Courtenay Good
Danielle Goodine
Paul Gorman
Kafui Gozey
Spencer Grassie
Jonathan Greb
Michael Gregson
Katelynn Griffin
Shane Haddad
Kathleen Hagerty
Emily Haidemenos
Christiana Hallal
Isabelle Halpin
Jessica Hamblin
James Harkness
Charlene Harrington
Pamela Harris
Derek Hathaway
Matthew Hawkins
Kimberly Hayes
Colin Henderson
Katherine Herrera
Nicholas Hinshaw
Dawne Hodde
Benjamin Hoffman
Deborah Holcomb
Natalie Holcombe
Amanda Holland
Patricia Holtzman
Debbi-Jo Horton
Greta Houlihan
James Howes
Caitlin Howle
Jacob Hugaboom
Anna Hughes
Cole Hughes
Christeen Hum Estrada
Brittany Hunt
Jennifer Hyde
Alexis Iannacone
Wendy Ifenso-Okpala
Kathryn Isaacson
Laura Jackson
Jessica Jacovino
Sarah Jacques
Melissa Janco
Deborah Jandron
Victoria Japhet
Dorothy Jean
Derek Jensen
Stephanie Jimenez
Catherine Johansen
Rachel Johnson
Jessica Kaloustian
Erin Karcher
Andrew Karn
Jen Karow
Johanna Kassel
Mary Kay
Zeynep Kazmaz
Shana Kennedy
Christopher Kerstgens
Amber King
Katherine Kline
David Klum
Melissa Kollitides
Dominik Kozlowski
Ksenia Krichevsky
John Krikorian
Josephine Labar
Jacki Lafrance
Jackie Lamirande
Olivia Lamusta
Sam Lancaster
Carol Lankowsky
Roseann Laprade
Erin Laprade
Rachel Lariviere
Cynthia Larned
Ariyan Lashkari
Meagan Lasorsa
Jessica Laverriere
Ashley Laws
Evalina Lawson
Julie Lefebvre
Julia Leffray
Stacey Lehrer
Paige Lemieux
Peter Lessard
Raymond Leung
William Lightell
Lucille Longo
David Loomis
Jackson Loper
Doris Lopez
Brittany Lowry
Patricia Luce
Stefanie Luft
ydia Lyons
Christian Macari
Jaimie Macari
Kimberly Madden
Jack Madden
Lauren Mainini
James Manchester
Chelsey Mancini
Dillon Manfredi
Nicholas Marcotte
Zach Marcoulier
Jessica Mardo
Anthony Mariano
Jason Martineau
Marisa Martinez
Brenda Martins
Lianne Masucci
Sara Mathewson
Robin Matusik
Renelda Maurice-Simmons
Pilar McCloud
Scott McDougall
Kenneth McGill
Rafael Medina
Ann Meers
Marissa Mello
Sue Melo
Karen Melo
Nicole Menner
Meaghan Messler
Mary Meyer
Kayla Michaud
Christine Mikula
Michael Milici
Kendra Miller
Diane Miranda
Courtney Mitchell
Jennifer Mohler
Savannah Moon
Nathan Mooney
Marcus Moore
Lindsay Moran
Frank Morosky
Rhiannon Morrissey
Blaine Mota
Michelle Murphy
Steven Murray
Lina Musayev
Kate Nagle
Roger Needle
Ashley Nesmith
Richard Nester
Helen Nguyen
Haley Nicol
Andrew Niedfeldt
Kevin Noble
Angela Norberg
Robert Norris
Eric O’Connor
Kayla O’Donnell
Jessica Olney
Suzanne O’Neill
Robert Oresman
Ellayna Ormonde
Julio Ortiz
Stephen Osgood
Stephen Pacheco
Julianne Palumbo
Alexi Pappas
Eliza Parker
Linda Parks
Carol Patin
Lindsey Patruno
Lauren Paul
Gregory Paulhus
Juan Paulino, Jr.
Jane Peach
Tonya Peixote
Scott Pereira
Yael Perez
Alyssa Perkalis
Derek Perkins
Amy-Eliabeth Perrino
Vladjimir Pierre
Sara Pierson
Teri Pietro
Mary Ann Pignataro
Alyssa Plouff
Grant Porter
Judith Potter
Thomas Pouliot
Raquel Pouliot
Cassandra Priante
Lorenzo Provenzano
Susan Pueschel
Jennifer Quinn
Amy Rajpolt
Shawna Rambur
Alicia Ramian
Grace Raskin
Corrine Reed
Casey Reilly
Jennifer Reinckens
Alexander Richards
Grace Rizzuto
Nicholas Rodrigues
Osmary Rodriguez
Gavin Romani
Miguel Root
Koosha Roshar
Nicole Rossy
Lauren Roth
Walter Rowland
Karin Rozelsky
Austin Rutkowski
Mikaela Ryan
Peter Sacchetti
Quentin Salinas
Theodore Sanford
Donna Marie Santoro
Casey Sardo
Joel Schaefer
Edwin Schober, Jr.
Tracy Schorner
MaryAnn Scott
Michael Senecal
Laurie-Ann Sepe
Charles Sernberger
Colleen Sheedy
Ann Sheeley
Rebecca Sherman
Lauren Shibley
Leah Siefring
Christopher Sirr
Aditi Sirvastava
Wendy Sisson
Laura Skoly
Brenda Slauenwhite
Alexandria Smith
Kara Smith
Amanda Smith
Ronny Soares
Joseph Sojka
Matthew Spavold
Kathleen Sprague
Vardhan Srinivasa
Kristen Stack
Aaron Swiergosz
Anestis Taskos
Mallory Tassone
Adam Theroux
Anne-Marie Therrien
Cassandra Thompson
Sheri Thorpe
Michelle Tierney
Brooke Tolley
Nadia Tourinho
Meaghan Trzasko
Christian Tureski
Michael Tuttle
Ashley Vance
Rebecca Varney
Isabella Velasquez
Karina Veras
Vicki Virgilio
Victoria Wagner
Chad Ward
Clare Emily Watkins
Linda Welsh
Joshua West
Lynda White
Dayanjali (Diluka) Wijesinghe
Kenya Wilkins
Eric Williams
Steven Willis
Leanne Wilson
Jamie Wilson
Holly Witherell
Stephanie Wood
Christine Yanish
Christina Yidiaris
Samantha Yoder
Anthony Zabbo
Shiying Zhang
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Signature Fundraising Events
Raising funds translates into friendships for children
The Big Night Out – Kentucky Derby
Welcome to Summer
the doors of the Hyatt in beautiful
Newport, Rhode Island. Each guest was
greeted with a traditional mint julep
cocktail and photo opportunities galore
with Penny, a lovely horse on hand for
the occasion. Several six foot handcrafted Derby hats adorned the ballroom.
This annual gala event, differently
themed each year, was attended by
more than 350 guests.
The Kentucky Derby was celebrated in
high style May 2nd at our eighth annual
gala event. Guests (men aptly attired in
bow ties and women in Derby-themed
hats and dresses) were “transported” to
Churchill Downs as they entered through
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Michael O’Connell, General Manager of
Balise Toyota of Warwick, received the
Champion of Mentoring Award. The
Legacy Award went to the late Rick Fox,
Regional Supply Chain Manager for the
US East Region for Savers. Rick’s family
accepted the award on his behalf. The
event was emceed by Mario Hilario,
WJAR 10’s Host of the Weekend Sunrise
Show. Jim Braude, host of Boston Public
Radio, served as Auctioneer. Nancy
Paolino and The Black Tie Band provided
the music, with a special performance
by The Bit Players, Rhode Island’s awardwinning comedy troupe. MetLife Auto
& Home was a Diamond Sponsor of the
event, which netted nearly $120,000.
Bonnet Shores Beach Club in
Narragansett, Rhode Island, is a
quintessential location for our annual
Welcome to Summer event, organized
by board member Tom Furey and his
incredible team of volunteers. Live music
by Rugburn, summer fare, and drinks
just steps away from a beautiful beach
awaited the more than 500 people in
attendance on June 20th. Whether
there to stick your toes in the sand,
dance the night away, or sit back and
enjoy a live band—this was the party to
attend. The event netted over $29,000.
The Big Toast – Putting on the Glitz
Fun, food, spirits and local favorites were
out in full swing on October 1st at our
fifth annual food and drink tasting event,
The Big Toast. OceanCliff Hotel and
Resort in Newport, Rhode Island, was the
perfect backdrop for our Putting on the
Glitz theme. David Dadekian of Eat Drink
Rhode Island served as honorary chair for
the second consecutive year. Chef
Branden Lewis from Johnson and Wales
University played a key role, overseeing
over 30 JWU students who were
instrumental in the set up and execution
of The Big Toast. “I was so pleased to be a
part of The Big Toast. It’s a tremendous
opportunity for our students to be out in
the community lending a hand and
learning what it takes to run an event
such as this.” Staff and students from the
Rhode Island Bartending School also
volunteered their services. Alex and Ani
was a Mission Sponsor of the event,
which netted over $20,000.
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Organizations, businesses, and people raising funds
for BBBSOS throughout the year
The Big Scoop
On June 1st local celebrities could
be found at Newport Creamery in
Cranston scooping ice cream to long
lines of fans – all to benefit BBBSOS.
Brian Colton, Marketing Director at The
Jan Companies, stated this is one of the
ways their company can give back to the
community. The event raised $500.
Golf Tournament, Sponsored
by Harmony Lodge #9
Harmony Lodge #9 of Free and Accepted
Masons hosted their 25th annual golf
tournament on July 18th at the Crystal
Lake Golf Club in Harrisville, RI, with
proceeds benefiting our organization.
Michael Cunningham served as
chairman of the event. With more than
70 golfers participating, the event netted
over $4,000.
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Retro Chic Fashion Show
Held on August 22nd at the Southside
Cultural Center in Providence, Jenneh
McCabe showcased three collections
featuring bold and chic designs. What
made this event so special for us is that
Jenneh is a former Little Sister who
wanted to give back, and donated 20
percent of the ticket sales to BBBSOS.
Matched with her Big Sister Eileen in
2005, today their friendship is stronger
than ever. Jenneh raised almost $200
for BBBSOS.
Family Fun Day
On September 26th, a Family Fun Day
was held at Adams Farm, sponsored by
Derek Wright and Erin Parker. Proceeds
were used to purchase tickets to a
Boston Red Sox game, allowing many of
our Bigs and Littles to experience a major
league baseball game for the first time.
Read All About IT!
Local authors and Information
Technology Specialists Nick Bernfeld
and Paul Riendeau held their official
book release at Symposium Books in
East Greenwich on October 29th. One
hundred percent of the proceeds from
the sale of “IT Free Fall, The Business
Owner’s Guide to Avoiding Technology
Pitfalls,” benefit BBBSOS. Over $600 was
raised.
Haunted Hike/Walk-A-Thon
The RI Building and Construction Trades
Council hosted a “Haunted Hike/WalkA-Thon” on October 31st (Halloween,
of course!) at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Bigs, Littles, staff, union members, media,
and more attended the event – many
in costume! We are very grateful to
Michael F. Sabitoni, President of the
Rhode Island Building and Construction
Trades Council and Business Manager
of the Rhode Island Laborers’ District
Council, for selecting our organization
to benefit from this event, which netted
over $8,000.
401 Film Festival
The 401 Film Festival was held on
November 13th and 14th, and raised
over $1,000 for BBBSOS. Festival Director
Adam Theroux started the festival for
“zero dollar independent filmmakers.”
Adam’s aim is to discover new talent,
whether independent artists, students
or anyone passionate about video
production. Adam, who attended New
England Tech, now works as a video
editor at WPRI – and is an incredible
Big Brother volunteer mentor in
our program.
Dan’s Place
In July, Daniel Herbert, owner of Dan’s
Place, raised $7,100 for our organization
through a motorcycle raffle and pig roast.
Pictured (left to right) are Andy Gallonio,
Katje Afonseca, and Dan Herbert.
#Giving Tuesday
On December 1st our organization took
part in #GivingTuesday, a global day of
giving to encourage philanthropy and
to celebrate generosity worldwide. Held
on the Tuesday after Black Friday, this
event was created to inspire people to
improve their local communities and to
give back in impactful ways. Our event
was held at Barnes and Noble in Warwick,
RI. The day included a press conference,
book signings from local authors, photo
opportunities with Miss Rhode Island
and Miss Teen Rhode Island, and holiday
performances by local musical artists.
Please note, this list is not inclusive of all the events held for our benefit in 2015.
Other events include dress down days, holiday help, volunteer service days, and clothing drives.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Donation Center
Through a combination of convenient home pick-ups, clothing
bins and drop-off centers strategically located throughout
the state, and targeted corporate- and community-sponsored
clothing drives, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s
Donation Center creates a sustained source of revenue that
directly supports the critical mentoring programs of the agency,
helping children right here in Rhode Island.
The Donation Center collects gently-used clothing and
small household items that are re-sold through its
valued, strategic partnership with
the Savers Corporation. Needed
items include all types of clothing,
household linens, decorative
items, books and shoes. All
types of sporting goods,
toys, and small appliances
are also welcome.
These donations help the
community in many ways.
This innovative program
keeps many useful items out
of our landfills, it provides
support for our mentoring
programs and, through
Savers, provides good, usable
clothing and household
items to the community at
affordable prices.
Donations are solicited through our call center and
through postcard mailing campaigns that happen
periodically throughout the year. In addition to home pickups, donors may choose to deliver their donations to our
corporate headquarters in Cranston, or any of our six drop
off centers, which are located in Bristol, Cumberland, Johnston,
Middletown, Wakefield, or Westerly. Donations are also accepted
on our behalf at the Community Donation Centers located
at any of the local Savers stores. Our purple donation bins are
hosted by businesses or community organizations throughout
the state.
The following represent the collection figures for 2015:
Cloth: 4,555,571 lbs
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Misc:
2,364,673 lbs
Total:
6,920,244 lbs
2015 ANNUAL REPORT | 19
Donors
2015
January – December
Foundation Grants
$25,000+
Amgen Foundation $10,000 – $24,999
The Champlin Foundations $2,500 – $4,999
CVS Health Charity Classic Miss Swinburne Fund Shriners of RI Charities Trust Tilley Charitable Foundation $1,000 – $2,499
Darden Restaurants, Inc. Episcopal Charities Fund of RI The North Family Trust Gifts
$10,000 – $24,999
Anonymous (2)
Estate of John Arnold MetLife Auto & Home Dorothy Pieniadz TVI, Inc. $5,000 – $9,999
Bliss Properties Donna Corvese Dan’s Place Arthur & Joyce Hurvitz IGT UnitedHealthcare Whole Foods The Wireless Zone
Foundation for Giving $2,500 – $4,999
Alex and Ani Amgen Foundation/
Staff Giving Programs Amica Insurance Lynne & Dominic Camillo Angela Carr Citizens Bank Foundation/
Matching Gifts Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd. Furey Roofing & Construction Mr. & Mrs. David Harrington Christine Cunneen
Brendan Kane Frank & Cheryl Mattos Michael Notardonato John & Mary Quadrini Ryder Servpro of Providence Shawmut Design and
Construction Stop & Shop Supermarket
Company United Way of Rhode Island $1,000 – $2,499
A.M. Realty Management
Corp. Acadient/Boston Institute
of Finance Bank of America
Charitable Gift Fund Barnes & Noble Big Brothers Big Sisters
of America BlackRock Financial
Management Marcia Boyle-Eren David Calabro Christ The King Church Cox Communications, Inc. Henry W. Cugno The Davis Companies DiPrete Engineering Mitchell H. Driesman Haley A. Duarte The Foundry Corporate
Office Center 20 | BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE OCEAN STATE
Louis Grossman Harmony Lodge No. 9, F & AM Hayes & Sherry Marvin Homonoff Laborers’ New England
Region Organizing Paul LaGrandeur Julie Maguire Manafort Brothers Marcum LLP McGeorge Architecture
Interiors Jean K. Murray Neighborhood Health Plan
of Rhode Island New England Laborers’
Health & Safety Fund New England Laborers’
Labor Management
Cooperation Trust The Newport Harbor Hotel
& Marina Paul Oberg The Omni Group Orion Partridge, Snow & Hahn LLP Sarah B. Perlman Providence Bruins Ray & Deborah Ranaldi Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein
& Peirce Ryan Family Foundation Sigma Phi Epsilon RI Beta James & Patricia Sinman Michael E. Soloff Southern New England
Computer Services Thomas Sweeney Adam Theroux Turnbull Group at
Merrill Lynch Twin River Casino United Way of
Massachusetts Bay UnitedHealth Foundation Warwick Mall The Washington Trust
Company Webster Bank WEEI-FM $500 – $999
Amgen PACMatching Gift Program Joseph Andreozzi Arpin Van Lines, Inc. BankRI Bay Coast Bank The Benevity Community
Impact Fund Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI Bricklayers and
Allied Craftsmen #3 Bristol County Savings Bank Bryant University Julio Capo Cartridge World
& Office Recycling Matthew & Cindy Cedor Annette Cerilli Chris & Karen Chiappinelli Marianne Chronley Citizens Bank Steven & Barbara Clarke Camille Colatosti Combined Federal Campaign
Community Health Sandra & Joe Cotrone CVS Caremark
Annual Giving Campaign Michael D’Angelo Jordan & Ann Durham Susan Fairbanks Joseph Farias Jean & Adam Finkelman Andrew V. Gallonio Gem Plumbing Claire M. Giannamore H. Carr & Sons Donald & Ann Hourahan Dewayne Jacobs Katz Properties Dieter Kita Carol Koper Ray Leung Kerri Levesque LGC&D, LLP Bernie & Liz Manchester Joseph C. Manera, Jr. Maria & David J. Manzotti George Evans Marley MassMutual
Southern New England Carol Miroff Navigant Credit Union Rich & Mary Nelson Neuberger Berman LLC Newport Creamery Nortek, Inc. Pawtucket Credit Union Leah Perlman David & Theresa Picano Marshall & Kristen Raucci Alison & Michael Reuter Rhody Chapter 63 AFE RI Building Owners Association Christian Van Beek Vision3 Architects Zabel Yaghjian Berg Fund $1 – $499
A. Autiello Construction Co. AAA Network Realty/
Lead Inspections Jane Abel David & Carol Acciardo Lisa Aceto Katie Adelstein Advanced Hair Design AEP Services Airhart Electric, Inc. Hilina Ajakaiye Scott & Sharon Alemany Kathleen Allen David E. Allgood Cynthia Almonte Amazon Smiles Brian Anderson Joyce Andrews Judith Angell Al Anton Priscilla Archambault Arturo Joe’s Beth Asher Meredith A. Ashworth Joanne Attenberger Thomas & Paula Aubee Casey Aubin Avalon Hair Soraya Awan Dustin Bailey Ludger Bain Eleanor F. Bairos Grace Bandow John & Susan Barbato Charlene Barlow Greta Barre Batchelor, Frechette, McCrory,
Michael & Co. Christopher & Ruth Battaglini Arthur & Barbara Baynes The Beacon Mutual
Insurance Company Beacon Sales Company Jessica Beijar Charles Beisel Amy Belisle Kathleen Bence Al & Barbara Benevides Natalie Benkovich Mr. & Mrs. Ronald W. Benn Mary Bernard Caitlin & Joshua Berzok Shelby Bettoney Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long
Island Donation Center Andrew Bilodeau Jeff & Lisa Blackmon Josh Blais Deborah F. Block Blum Shapiro Robert & Michelle Bones Sandra Bonetti Dennis Bonvouloir Susan Booth Dennis Bossian Paul & Jacqueline Bourassa James Bowen Boyle & Fogarty
Construction Co. Lynne Brauher Marguerite Briggs Olinda Britto Alexander Brooklyn Kellie Brown Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown Cora Brumley Brunca Waterproofing Corp. Bucknam, Masseur
and Associates Susan & Douglas Buonanno Terry Burke Jeannie Burkhard Cynthia Butler Erin Butler Margaret Byrne John & Dawne Cameron Cameron & Mittleman, LLP Anthony & Mary Camillo Corey & Julie Capirchio Rita Capotosto Thomas & Megan Capozza Gina Carbone Lauren Cardinale Lisa Cardosi Nancy Carey Justin Cargill Hilary Carlson Christine Carpenter Abigail Carter Shauna Carter Joan E. Carty Bethany Caruso Alexandra Catenzaro Steve Catenzaro Mary A. Cauchon Kim Cavros Richard & Jill Cerasale Theodore Charron Jessica Chen Erin Cheschi S. Robert Chiappinelli Child & Family Services Crystal Childs Christopher & Regan Insurance City of Pawtucket Michaela Cleary Thomas & Heather Clune Coastway Community Bank Erik & Stevie-Lynn Coderre Coia & Lepore Bobby Collins Madeline Collins Kim Comfort Complete Sourcing Solutions, Inc. Paul & Donna Constant Construction & Gen. Laborers’
Union 271 Construction & Rehabilitation Contemporary Landscaping Copley Consulting Group, Inc. Richard & Carrie Coren Laura Corvese Melanie Costa John & Pamela Costigan Nathanael Cote Janet A. Courtois Cox Electric, LLC Crazy Burger Creative Office Environments Joseph Creedon Michael Croce Cumberland Kitchen & Bath Stephanie Cunha David & Nancy Cunningham David Dadekian Jeanne D’Agostino Angie W. D’Albora Peter D’Amico Ginger Danaher Janeen Danenberg Tara D’Angelo Daniela Construction Co. Rich D’Antuono Patrick Darcey Lauren & Brian Dauray Dave & Buster’s of Providence George & Donna David Gary & Anna Marie Davis Demettrious Dawkins William & Maribeth Dawless Aja DeAndrade Lisa DeFruscio Charles & Mary Delaney Chris Delfino Dell Giving Gilda Delmonico Susan M. Delmonico Andrea DelSesto Delta Dental of Rhode Island Jeff DeLuca Marisa DelVicario Robert Depaw Anthony DeQuattro David Dercole Diana Dereje Renee Desaulniers Katherine DeSimone Veda Destefani John Devault DeWal Industries Frank & Susan Dimasi DiOrio Law Office Sandra E. DiPalma David P. Doll Mikki Donahue Jayne Donegan Peter Dorsey, Jr. Debra Draper Diana Ducharme Mark & Wendy Dunham Michael & Deborah Durniak Gabrielle Dworkin Philip Dziuba E. W. Burman, Inc. Eagle Cornice Co., Inc. Jeffrey & Marjory Eden Lori Eldridge Sean Elliot JoAnne Emerson Engineered Security Systems Cathie Enkosky Lindsey Evans Sharon Evans Matthew Fair Robert & Kim Falcone Roberta Farias Mr. & Mrs. Paul Farley, Jr. Gianna Farrell Mr. & Mrs. Jason Farrell Karen Farrell Katy Farrell Meghan Farrelly Thomas F. Farrelly, Jr. Walter & Barbara Feldman Kathy Fell Josh Fenton Tracy Ferguson Stephanie Ferriola Virginia Filippelli Finlays Beth Fitzpatrick Flatbread Company Providence George & Joan Fleming Mr. & Mrs. John Florence, Jr. Mary E. Flynn Terrance Fogarty Howard & Karen Follett Heather Fox Peter Fox Steven R. Fox Frank Shatz & Co., Inc. Mark Frazier Fred T. Kirby & Sons Donald & Denise Frederick Dawn Friedkin Michael Friedman Friends of Dominick J. Ruggerio Pat Gablinske Lauren Gabrilowitz Christopher Gagnon Frank & Marjorie Gallo Michael Gardiner Michaela A. Gardner Peter Gates Paul & Heidi Gay Jane Giblin Dawn Giguere Lorie Gill Carolyn Gillman Michael & Patricia Girardi Give with Liberty Tohib Giwa Letitia Gladding Golden, Gormly & Company Norma Gonzalez Kevin Gordon Alan Gosselin Carleen Gould Paul Goulet Jennifer Graham Ian & Courtney Green Rachelle R. Green Greenwood Credit Union Thomas & Gertrude Grzebien Peter Guest Andrea Hamlin Patricia Hancocks Susan Hannel Brooke Harrington Barbara & Joe Hart Stephen Hartley Hasbro, Inc. Amy Haughey Paul Hauser Patricia A. Hawkins Tawfik & Olga Hawwa Karie Hayes Leah Hazelwood Heald & Leboeuf Raymond & Candace
Heatherton Brian Hennessy Janice Henry Michael Heru Craig Hochman Amanda Holland Susan Hooper Ron Hopkins Brendan P. Horan Margaret M. Horan R. Kevin Horan Debbi-Jo Horton Suzanne Houde Kevin Hourahan April E. House Natasha House Pamela A. House James & Kathryn Houston Michael & Patricia Hubbard Jim & Deborah Hughes Stephen & Leslie Huikko Alice Hunt Colin Hynes I.B.E.W. Local Union No. 99 ILive web solutions Insurance Reconstruction
Services Tom Izzo Izzo Electric & Son, Inc. John & Connie Jacobucci Will Jarvie Carole Johns Joni Johnson Kirk Jordan Susan Jordan-Messier Andrea Joseph JPJ Consulting Edward & Lauren Kammerer Stephen & Lorraine Kane Arnold N. Kaufman Kay’s Edward & Carolyn Kennedy Joseph A. Kenney Megan Kenney Brian & Colleen Kenny Keough Construction
Management Mindy Kerr Peter & Kristine Kilmartin Kristen Koloski Lily Kosowski Todd Krueger Elizabeth Kruse Shirley Laliberte Marla Lambrese Matt LaMountain Bill Lane Patricia B. Langella Anita Langer Wendy Laranjo Lavin Marketing
Communications Kathleen Lazzaro Beverly E. Ledbetter Robert & Isabella Lee Denise LeFaiver Helen Leffers James Lehane, III Erin & Daniel Lemay Christine Lennon-Tierney Caitlin Lentz Marc Leone Leonelli & Vicario Ronald Lepre Alyssa Levan Richard Liscio Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lisi Kyle & Karen Lloyd Local Union 226 L.I.U.N.A. Rena Lombardi Lorraine Loper Mike Lorraine Daniel Love Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Ludwig Marcia Lukon Chi Ly Shawn Lynch M. F. Construction Corp. Fred & Helen MacDonald Paula Machado Adam & Mary-Jo Macksoud Frederick J. Macri Robert Magnan Deborah Mallon James Manchester Mirella Marcella Chantrey Marchand Alfred T. Marciano Joseph Marcoccio Marcus Partners, Inc. Jerry Mariano Nancy Marley Jennifer Martin Keith & Amanda Martin George & Donna Martini Martone Service Company Craig Mason Anthony & Susan Mateus Elizabeth Mazonowicz Thomas McAndrew Frank McCabe Jenneh McCabe Edward McCrory Beverly McDonald Edwin McDonnell Kevin & Maureen McGarry Kenneth McGill 2015 ANNUAL REPORT | 21
Joan M. McGovern Debbi McInteer McKenna Roofing &
Construction Kevin McKnight Ellamarie McMullen Barry McPeake Mr. & Mrs. W. Patrick
McQueeney Christine McQuiggan Joanne Medeiros Heaven Medina David Mellon Natalie Mendes Claudia Mendez Scott Merrow David Meyer Larry & Paula Meyerson Mikki Micarelli Adam Michaud Eric & Jenny Miller Madison Miller Sarah Miller Taylor Millspaugh Carol Minahan Paula H. Minor Stephanie Mitchell Mix Marketing Corp. Michaela Mooney Carlos Morales John & Anne Morenz Raymond & Denise Moriarty Kristyn Mowry MRZ Flooring dba Rawlings
Floor Covering Cheryl Murphy Diane Murphy Mutual Property Associates,
LLP Katherine Myette George & Donna Nabb Lisa Nademlynsky Lynn Nadrowski Stacey Nakasian Andrew & Allyson Naperotic Narragansett Police
IBPO Local 303 Elena Nasso Natelli Systems, Inc. Al Needham Network For Good Joyce Neves New England Institute
of Technology New England Landscape
Lighting Newport Tent Company David & Joan Nickles Dustan Nigro Michelle Nigro Shanna Nix Holly Nobert Not Your Average Joe’s Emily Notardonato Kerrie Nunez Vivian Nyren Olga O’Brien Claire O’Connell Michael O’Connell Sean O’Connell Tara O’Connell Adriene O’Connor John O’Connor Jonathan & Elizabeth Ohare Robin Oldfield Kimberly Oliva Oliveira’s Garage Elizabeth O’Neill Leeanna O’Neill Cynthia Opaluch Dorothy & J. Timothy O’Reilly Organizing Fund
District Council 11 Joseph Orlando Lisa O’Rourke 22 | BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE OCEAN STATE
Mary E. & Laurence W.
O’Rourke Maryann Osediacz Mary O’Sullivan Mimi Oupravanh Overhead Door
Garage Headquarters Nancy B. Page Susan M. Palmer Ajay Pande Nina Pande Mary Paolino Paolino Properties Brenden Pappas Karen Lee Parascandolo Doreen M. Parente Eric & Anita Parker Andy Parks Pascack Builders, Inc. Nicole Pascoa Robert & Marlene Pasquazzi Chad Pastorius John & Lillian Patterson Paul Bailey’s
Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram Susan M. Pavao Arthur & Patricia Pedro Emelin Pena Mary M. Pendergast Diana Perry Leslee Perry Anthony & Marilyn Petrarca PGE Federal Credit Union Maureen Philluos Rocco Pica Pick Pockets Deli Joy Picozzi Ed & Barbara Plociak Polyvinyl Films Professional Search, Inc. Provdotnet, LLC Provider Insurance Group, LLC Public Employees’ Local
Union 1033, L.I.U.N.A Amy Putrino Rosemary Quagan Terrie Quinn R.I. State Police
Charitable Fund Rahill Law Offices, L.L.C. Carla Rappa Grace Raskin Erin Reagan Janice A. Regelmann Anna Rego Richard & Linda Reich Eric & Denise Reid Natasha Reis Nick Repetti Restivo Monacelli LLP Dr. & Mrs. Richard Reuter Yomayra Reyes Rhode Island AFL CIO Rhode Island Building
& Cons. Trades Rhode Island Laborers’
District Council Rhode Island Mentoring
Partnership Ricci Drain-Laying Co., Inc. Amanda Richardson Craig & Sarah Richardson Jane Riley Amanda Robbio Wayne Robinson Barbara Rocchio Amy Donnelly Roche Cynthia Roche Glen J. Rodrigues Diego Rodriguez Scott & Beth Roman Kris Rondeau Richard Rondenelli Roofers Union Local #33 Anthony Rossi, Jr. Kate & John Rowles Mary Karen Roy Kathleen Royce Carmino & Minnie Russo Lisa D. Russo Eileen Ryan Mark & Mae Beth Ryan Ernest Rylander Michael & Joyce Sabitoni Kristen Salemi Harold & Carolyn Salk Salve Regina University Alicia Samolis Julie Santasieri Dorothy Santilli Donna Marie Santoro Deborah Saunders Jon J. Sawyer Colleen Schillinger Paul & Mary Beth Schmitt Tracie Seed Lindsay Semas Jack Sheehan Kristen Sheehan Tim Sheehan Karen Short Kerri Silverman Robert & Dorothea Silvestre Frank Sinapi Julia Anne M. Slom Cheryl Smith Graham V. Smith Kenneth & Judith Smith Robert & Miriam Smith Bryn Smuth Mari Anne Snow Richard Soderberg Terry L. Somers Jack Sornberger Kenneth P. Soscia Soul Food, Inc. South County Podiatry
Assoc., Inc. Steven Spaziano Camille Spicola The Spicy Penguin Lee Ann Spooner Christopher & Kathleen
Squillante Aditi Srivastava Karen Stanford Jonathan & Rebecca Stockdill Nancy & Daniel Stuart Steve Stuart Jose Luis Suazo Timothy & Ann Sullivan Michael & Kristine Sumner Janice Suorsa John & Linda Swidrak Katrina Swihart Cynthia Switzer Julie Sygiel Janette A. Sykora Beatrice Sylvestre Symposium Books Ling Tai Shannon Talbert Nicole Talbott Nick Tarbox Rich Tardiff Lindsay R. Tarnoff Nicole Tassielli Jane Taylor Teamsters Local Union 251 Anthony & Virginia Thomas Bruce & Roxana Thomas David & Joanne Thomas Joseph & Rosalyn Thomas Ann Thorndike Kenneth Thorsen Tiverton Middle School Mary Sue Tkacs Kathy & Andy Toolan Christine & Joseph Torrealday Jeanne Tracey-McAreavey Stephanie Trachtenberg Roxanne & Steve Trenteseaux Cdr. Audrain Marie Triplett,
CDR USN, Ret. Truist Cindy Tudino Reid Tulley Jaclyn Turnbull Whitney Turnbull Brian Turner Twin Willows Kerry Tyrrell Kerri A. Vecoli Vibe Creative Frederick Vicario Robert J. Vicario, Jr. Jim & Lori Viner Michele Walden Doppke Joanne M. Walsh Ward, Fisher & Company, LLP Sarah Waskiewicz Waterford Group
Charitable Foundation William & Cristina Watkins Frederick Webb Michelle Weinberg Marsha E. Weiss Janet C. Welch Danielle Wells West Bay Landscape Meagan Wheeler Sean Willard Anneliese Williams Meredith Worthy William Wyer Thomas Wylie Donna Yan Stephen Yan Christina Yidiaris Youth Pride, Inc. Lori Ann Zannini Debra Zarlenga Brass Monkey
Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
Brickley’s Ice Cream
Brickyard Wine and Spirits
Bristol Harbor Inn
In Kind Donations
Bristol House of Pizza
1661 Inn
Brix Restaurant
5 Wits
Brutopia
AAA Southern New England
Cable Car Cinema
Acacia Cafe Food Truck &
Cabot Creamery
Catering
Canobie Lake Park
Adeline’s
Capital Grille
Alayne White Spa
Cardi’s Furniture
AMC Theatres
Carmen & Ginger
Ascension NXT LLC
Catanzaro’s
Atwood Grill
Central Falls Glass
Auto Audio & Accessories
Chanler at Cliff Walk
Avon Cinema
Chapel Grille
B.good
China Inn
Bad Kat Kupkakes
Chophouse Grille
Bake Eat Love
CinemaWorld
BankNewport
Circe
Barking Crab
Ciro’s Tavern
Barnstable Restaurant & Tavern Clarke Cooke House
Basta’s
Coast Guard House Restaurant
Battleground Z.net
Cocktail Guru
Baxter’s Fine Jewelry
Comedy Connection
Bazar Group
Community Boating Center
Beach Street Pizza
Congress Tavern
Beef Barn
Continental Restaurant
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Bistro 22
Courtesy Cleaners
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Crow’s Nest
Blazing Editions
Cru Cafe
Bolton Valley Resort
CVS
Boston Beer
D.Carlo Trattoria
Boston By Foot
Dan’s Management Company
Boston Celtics
Dave’s Marketplace
Boston Duck Tours
David Lee Black Photography
Boston Red Sox
Dean Hotel
Boston’s Best Coffee
Diegos Newport
Bottles Fine Wine
Douglas Wine & Spirits
Arthur & Ann Zarrella Christopher Zarrella Matthew & Kristen Zarrella Dolores Zompa Dove & Distaff Interiors
Downeast Cider House
Dr. Phil
Drobnis
Easton’s Beach
Eastside Marketplace
Easy Entertaining
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant
EcoTarium
Edgewood Cheese Shop
Edible Arrangements
El Rancho Grande
Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant
Epic Theater Company
Erica Zap Collection
Essential Health
Exeter Job Corps Academy
Experience Rhode Island Tours
Express
F1 Boston
Faust Hofbrauhaus
Fellini Pizzeria
Fire & Ice Grill & Bar
Fitness Together
Five Guys
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar
Fluke
Fox Point Pickling Company
Frey Florist
Gary’s Handy Lunch
Golden Gate
Gracie’s
Grapes & Gourmet
Grapes & Grains
Greenvale Vineyards
Gregg’s Restaurants
Hei Place
William Hertel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel
& Suites
Holidaze Stained Glass
Honey Dew Donuts
Hope Street Pizza
Hotel Viking
Hyatt Regency Newport
Iggy’s
IHeartMedia Providence
Industrial Welders Supply
Inpopnito
Interstate Navigation Co.
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum
Island Pursuit
Jamestown Wine
Janco, Inc.
JewelrybyPinkCalyx.com
JF3 Salon and Spa
Johnson & Wales University
Jordan’s Furniture
JSP Graphix & Multiservices
Judge Roy Bean Saloon
Junk & Java
Keel Vodka
Knotty Dog
Kreatelier, LLC
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Lake Compounce
Launch Trampoline Park
Le Central
Legion Bowl and Billiards
Leyden Farm Vineyard &
Winery
Livi’s Pockets-Providence
M.R.T. Jewelers
Massage Health
& Healing Energies, LLC
Matunuck Oyster Bar
Maxx Fitness Clubzz
McBride’s Pub
Melonhead Enterprises
Michael and Co.
Mill’s Tavern Restaurant
Misha Watercolors
Mohegan Sun
The Mooring
Mumma’s Real Lemonade
Mystic Seaport
Nami
Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza
Narragansett Brewing
Company
New England Patriots
Charitable Fdtion.
New England Revolution
Charitable Foundation
New Harvest Coffee Roasters
Newport Art Museum
Newport Bay Club & Hotel
Newport Experience
Newport Harbor Corporation
Newport Hotel Group
Newport Playhouse
& Cabaret Restaurant
Noodles 102
Not Your Average Joe’s
O’Brien’s Pub
Ocean State Sandwich
Company
Ocean State Smoked Fish
Company
Office Direct/
Cannava Design, Ltd.
Old Mountain Lanes
Olive Garden
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
of Newport
Otterbox
Outerwall
Paco’s Tacos
Len Panaggio
Park Ave Pizza
Pastiche Fine Desserts & Cafe
Peter Pan Surfing Academy
Plum Pt. Bistro
Port Seafood Grill & Bar
Powers Pub
Privateer Rum
Providence Coal Fired Pizza
Providence College
Providence Performing Arts
Center
Providence Restaurants
Providence River Boat
Company
Puppet Co-Op
Purple Cat Vineyard & Winery
PV Farm Stand
Real McCoy Spirits
Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen
Red Stripe Restaurants
Redlefsen’s Rotisserie & Grill
Residence Inn by Marriott
Warwick
Revival Brewing Company
Rhode Island Philharmonic
Orchestra and Music School
Rhode Island Zoological
Society
RI Public Radio
River Falls
Sage Cellars
Salted Slate
Sams Inn
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm
Theatre
Savor the Taste of Business
Sazerac
Schneider Electric
Scialo Brothers Bakery
Seekonk Speedway
Senecal
Seven Stars Bakery
Silence Digital Agency
Sin Desserts
Peter Slom
Sons of Liberty
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Passage
Southwick’s Zoo
SP Creations
Spain Restaurant
Spumoni’s
Stadium Theatre
Stanton
Staples Corporate
Headquarters
Starbucks Coffee Company
Stirrings Cocktail Mixers
Story Land
Stray Dog Wine
Studio B
Sunset World
Swan Boats of Boston
Swarovski North America, Ltd.
Thea Izzi Jewelry Design
Top This Fire-Grilled Pizza
Crusts
Tortilla Flats
Trattoria Romana
Trevor Holden Photography
Trinity Brewhouse
Trinity Repertory Company
Tumidajski
TwirlTheGirl
Two Roads Brewing
TwoTen Oyster Bar and Grill
Uncas International Company
Wachusett Mountain
WADK
Westport Rivers Vineyard
& Winery
Wharf Pub Newport
Whole Foods
Wickford Package Store
WS Development
Yacht Club Soda
YMCA East Side/Mt. Hope
YMCA/Pawtucket
Zyr Vodka
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Furthering our mission, raising funds,
and promoting our organization in the community
THE BIG NIGHT OUT
GALA COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers:
Alison A. Reuter,
President
Christine Cunneen,
Vice President
Donna Corvese,
Secretary
James A. Sinman,
Treasurer
24 | BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE OCEAN STATE
Directors:
Hilina D. Ajakaiye
Mitchell Barionnette
Lynne Camillo
Annette Cerilli
Henry Cugno
Haley A. Duarte
Matthew Fair
Tom Furey
Rachelle Green
Marvin Homonoff, Esq.
Jim Hughes
Brendan C. Kane
Kerri Levesque
Julie Maguire
Joseph Manera
Amy B. Morin
Jean Murray
C. Paul Oberg
Sarah Perlman
Julia Anne M. Slom
Jeffrey E. Thomas
Donna Corvese,
Co-Chair
Jean Reuter Finkelman,
Co-Chair
Lynne Camillo
Jennifer Campbell
Lori Eldridge
Matt Fair
Kerri Levesque
Julie Maguire
Leslee Perry
Yomayra Reyes
Tim Sheehan
Anne Stanton
Steve Trenteseaux
THE BIG TOAST
COMMITTEE
Chef David Dadekian,
Honorary Chair
Chef Branden J. Lewis,
Food & Beverage Chair
Julie Maguire,
Committee Co-Chair
Sarah Perlman,
Committee Co-Chair
Liz Cagnon
Lynne Camillo
Liz Catucci
Stephanie Cunha
Amy Morin
Leslee Perry
Jon Poyourow
Jean Reuter
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