Meeting Life’s Challenges

SharingJourneyTHE

WINTER 2011

(L-R) Steve Klein, Angelo Mazzone,Janine Robitaille, Fredrick Erlich,Michael Saccocio and John McDonough.

Living Resources is proud to be the recipient of theTech Valley Nonprofit Business Council’s 2011 NonprofitOrganization award, in the 75+ employees category.The award was presented as part of the Tech ValleyNonprofit Business Awards Luncheon, held at theGlen Sanders Mansion in Scotia on November 22nd.

Dear Families and Friends,

Meet Mary.

Her two great passions are horses andcreating art. Cerebral Palsy, aneurological disorder that tightensMary’s muscles and affects movement,does not deter her from meeting hergoals when it comes to the animalsshe loves and making the artwork thatbrings them to life.

For over 10 years now, Mary hasparticipated in Living Resources’Carriage House Arts Center Programin Albany. With the guidance of finearts instructors, Mary creates award-winning pieces of art, incorporatingelegance and movement. Her“disability” only makes her moredetermined to create exactly what sheenvisions in her mind and her workbecomes her strong, resounding voice.

One of Mary’s dreams is to somedayown a thoroughbred and to bephotographed in the Winner’s Circle atthe Saratoga Track. She works towardthis goal by selling limited edition printsof her most popular paintings. Her momnervously laughs when talking about Mary being ahorse owner – not because she’s afraid that Mary willfail but rather that Mary will succeed!

Mary has dreams fueled by hope. Her family, artinstructors, and friends in the community surroundher with support, allowing Mary to reach her fullestpotential.

Living Resources is a proud partner in Mary’s circle anda partner in the lives of 1,300 other individualschallenged by disabilities.

Every one of the people served by ourtalented staff has their own aspirationsand dreams; it is in large part due tothe generosity of you, our friends andfamily, that Living Resources is able tohelp them in meeting life’s challenges.

At the end of last year, we debutedour beautiful new website. It’s easy tonavigate and filled with great newfeatures including a “GivingOpportunities” button on the homepage to allow you to securely andeasily make contributions online.For a limited time, with an onlinecontribution of $30 or more, you’llreceive one of our beautiful 2012calendars featuring artwork by 12Carriage House Arts Center artists,including one of Mary’s horsepaintings.

Also on the home page of our new site,click on “The Quiet Leader” to view awonderful video that tells the story ofLiving Resources in the voices of ourstaff, the people we serve, theirfamilies, board members andcommunity partners.

To see for yourself, please go toLivingResources.org or scan the QR code below withyour smartphone. Your continued support helps toturn the dreams and aspirations of the people weserve into reality.

P.S. Be sure to look at the Save the Date section on theback of this newsletter for information about “3”, an artshow featuring Mary’s work.

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Fredrick W. ErlichChief Executive Officer

Carriage House Arts Center artist,Mary

“When I came to Living Resources, I wasvery impressed with the way they’veengineered their business plan. Theyhave allowed for growth, they haveallowed for bringing many differentservices to the community, and they do itwith great efficiency and they execute itwith a great amount of compassion.”

John Walsh is the President ofLiving Resources’ Foundation Board

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LIVING RESOURCES

Friends and Family

In his morning visits to the DunkinDonuts on Central Avenue, Village ofColonie Mayor Frank A. Leak hasgotten to know the members of theAlbany North Day CommunityOpportunities Program who stop infor coffee several times a week. L-RTop Row: DCOP staff Terry Tooley, CEOFred Erlich, Mayor Frank Leak, DCOPmanager Randy Patterson. Bottom row:Bruce, Jason, Kevin and Stephen.

— John WalshFirst Vice President, SeniorPortfolio ManagerUBS Financial Services

LIVING RESOURCES — Friends and Family

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In October, a group from Near Eastand North African countriesincluding Algeria, Jordan, Sudan andKuwait, toured Living Resources withtheir host, Diane Conroy-LaCivitaof the International Center of theCapital Region. CEO Fred Erlich andother staff gave them an overview ofservices and programs provided bythe agency. The members of thedelegation work in the field ofdisability rights and services, andtheir visit to Albany was part of atour of locations throughout the USto learn about American programsfor people with disabilities.

Millie and Marcus get in thefestive spirit at the Holiday Party.

Friends and housemates Frank,Noah and Jonathan and staff memberCaralyn enjoy Living Resources 2011Holiday Party, held at Mallozzi’s inDecember.

Jack Richardson, Tara Morgan andMolly Tarleton of HannafordSupermarkets smile for a photoat the Cornucopia. Hannaford hasbeen a Presenting Sponsor of theevent for the past three years.

Guests sample the cuisine and enjoythe elegant decorations at the salon ofPasta Pane Rustic Italian Bistro atLiving Resources’ 21st Annual CulinaryCornucopia, held on October 30th atthe Albany Marriott.

LIVING RESOURCES — Friends and Family

The Supported Employment Program helpedStephanie find a job that was just right for herat theWalgreens in Wilton, where her skills andconfidence have grown and she’s become avalued member of the team. Stephanie standsproudly beside two pieces of her artwork whichher manager has put on display at the store.

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Joe Morelli and Kathy Condonserve up a delicious feast atthe ASP Thanksgiving party.

After School Program participant Quinn (left)and his brother, William, enjoy the ASP’s AnnualThanksgiving Dinner. Kids and their familiesgathered in the cafeteria at Living Resourcesheadquarters for a traditional Thanksgiving mealwith all the fixings, prepared by staff and volunteers.

Global Foundriessmartboard Grant

Living Resources was honored to be amongthe 14 inaugural grant recipients fromGlobal Foundries in Malta, NY. The grant of$3,050, presented at an awards program onDecember 21st at the David R. MeagerCommunity Center, goes to the CarriageHouse Arts Center’s Malta site topurchase a Smart Board to teach studentsgraphics. L-R: Steve Ennis, Living ResourcesCorporate Affairs Officer; David Meager,Steve Groseclose, Glenn Rockwood, KarenHeggen and Travis Bullard, all members ofGlobal Foundries Town of Malta FoundationBoard of Directors, and Scott Hamilton,Manager of the Living Resources CarriageHouse Arts Center.

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LIVING RESOURCES — Friends and Family

GiFts made in Honor oF:Kim Del Signore from

Stephanie BalnaitisRichard A. Fuerst, Esq. from

Dorothy S. StevensJames Kenneally from

Thomas CiampaMarian A. Lum from

Susan Lum-CreitzToby Slyman

Dale L. Miller fromMark & Jane Levine

Gary P. Tryon fromMr. & Mrs. Clifford Tryon, Jr.

GiFts made in memory oF:Louis J. Bonan from

Mary & Vince CapkaAisha Boresli from

Rehab BoresliGrace “Dolly” Marrazzo from

Louis & Margaret RicciWilliam J. Muller from

Rachel MullerJack Myers from

Rob & Lauren KasperKevin J. O’Brien from

Peg O’Brien-TuckerJames Henry Riccardi from

R. Maxwell & Jean Q. AlleyThe Anderson Group, LLCStephen & Karen AppeMichael V. Barrett & Ruth S.

WaltersBarbara BonafideMartha ChamberlinGeorge B. Chelius, IIIJohn ChiaramonteChroma TechnologyJim & Rhea Clark and Family

Bernard F. ConnersRichard, Michelle & Brian

DiDonnaBruce & Sarah DiStefano and

FamilyDarren & Danielle DonohueMike DoyleRhonda DuffneyELG Metals, Inc.Herb & Annmarie EllisVittorio & Donna FiorenzaTodd FischerGoodermote & Newport

FamiliesDouglas & Linda HamelGeorgette HathawayJudy & Rick HellerMarge & Barry HollanderSusan HollanderEdith HovakMary & Michael IlnickiMr. & Mrs. Alexander KeelerFrank & Michele KehnJean KehnWilliam & Patricia KehnTimothy & Eileen KelleherRon KohnSaki & Marygrace KyratzisGlenn Liney & Barbara EustaceLinda & Joe LucianoMary Ann & Patrick MahoneyBonita Maxon & Ron KaczorCarol & Greg MorraWil B. NeubauerDiane NicolaiFrank & Melissa NigroStephen & Jane OrrLlewellyn & Sara PalmerTom & Debbi PandickMr. & Mrs. Michael J. Pappas

Robert F. Peck, Jr.Robert & Patricia PerryBrian & Marcy PickertEllen PicotteSusan & Bill PicotteMarilyn, Brian & Matthew

PittelliJames & Christine PollockChristine & Richard PufpaffWilliam H. Ralston & Joan B.

BleikampSharlene & Lee RaymondClaire & Stephen RehfussDr. Lyle F. RenodinJean RiccardiPhilip Riccardi, Mara Murphy

& FamilySheila K. RiccardiAnn P. RicciardiJo & Alan SamuelsMichael & Lynn SedgwickHerb ShultzIrwin J. Smith, IIICarol B. SwyerS. Thyagarajan & Catherine

LawsonJoe & Lisa ToraniSue, Bob & Remy UngererWalquist & Renodin, P.C.Rodger & Susan WhiteMelvin Wilcove

Marian S. Sevinsky fromMr. & Mrs. Russell R. BrownGary & Diana BuchsenMr. & Mrs. Warren CrowLou & Jill DeGonzagueAlicia & Damian FotiSara & Mike GregoryDr. & Mrs. John HackettAlexander G. Mackay

A listing of all donations received by Living Resources is published yearly in our Annual Report, available on-line at www.LivingResources.org.

To view, click “Publication Archive” under Quick Links.7

HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS TO LIVING RESOURCESSeptember 1, 2011 - January 21, 2012

The following donors have chosen to pay tribute to a loved one through a gift to Living Resources. Thank you,family members and friends, for your vote of confidence in our services and for honoring our work with yourgenerous contributions. Only with your help can we continue to meet the challenges facing individuals withdevelopmental disabilities and brain injuries.

Mr. & Mrs. GeorgeMarshall

Pauline NorthropLouise PeakeMary E. PrintskyJim & Robin SevinskyJim Sevinsky’s colleagues

at GE Energy inSchenectady

Dorothy S. StevensCynthia A. SwansonMr. & Mrs. Joseph TrzeciakTim & Bonnie UnserMr. & Mrs. Leondard B.

VandenbergCandyce WolfDebbie & Brad Word

Judy G. Terry fromDeChants, Fuglein &

Johnson, LLPThomas Unser from

Peter & JoanneChampagne

Lynn & Bill PauquetteWillard & Mary TowneTim & Bonnie Unser and

Family

300 Washington Avenue ExtensionAlbany, NY 12203-7303

Meeting Life’s Challenges

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Albany, NYPermit No. 950

board oF directorsofficersJohn S. Delaney,* PresidentBonita Sanchez,* Vice PresidentRichard T. Cody,* TreasurerRowie Taylor, Secretary

board membersVladia C. Boniewski*

Robert BylancikWilliam DaviesSara EricksonJudy FruitermanDr. Philip FuscoChristopher GreaganKristen McVeigh-ParenteElizabeth SquiresJohn SullivanPaul C. Valente*

Robert WakemanPatricia Williams

*Also on Foundation Board

Sharing the Journey is published three times yearly by the Development and Public Affairs Departments of Living Resources.Color printing courtesy of Benchemark Printing, Inc.

Foundation directorsofficersJohn G. Walsh, PresidentRichard A. Fuerst, Esq., Vice PresidentPeter J. Cornell, TreasurerDrue Sanders, Secretary

board membersRaymond A. Bleser, Jr.Jill Braverman-Panza, M.D.Maggie Kirwin, Ed.D.Robert W. LazarRobert H. OrmerodCarolyn Peterson-VaccaroJohn J. PuigMichael A. QuarantaDaniel RoundAlta SchallehnJustin J. SprakerJeffrey H. Stern, Ph.D., M.D.Catherine J. StevensDorothy S. StevensSusan Thrasher, M.D., Ph.D.Christopher D. WardSanford J. Zimmerman

Honorary boardBishop Howard J. HubbardMayor Gerald D. JenningsKaren B. JohnsonDale L. Miller, CMC, WGMC, AACSandra V. NardociRabbi Scott Shpeen

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Just log onto the Living Resources websiteat www.LivingResources.org and click on

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GE Matching GiftsGE Employees, retirees, survivingspouses and Directors can havetheir gifts matched dollar-for-dollar.Visit www.gefoundation.comor call 800-305-0669for more information.

State EmployeesLiving Resources participates in theState Employees Federated Appeal.Our code number5000202covers all counties in theCapital Region.

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e • The Bishop Hubbard Awards LuncheonHonoring James H. Riccardi (in memoriam) andDrue Sanders of Drue Sanders Custom JewelersFriday, May 18th at the Albany Marriott• Living Resources 3rd Annual Golf TournamentOrchard Creek Golf Club, Altamont, NYFriday, June 15th• Carriage House Arts Center – “3”Featuring the artwork ofMary Chamberlain,Katie Kelly and Brian NitskyMiller Sanders Gallery at Living Resources300Washington Ave. Extension, AlbanyJanuary 1st – March 26thClosing reception - Monday March 26th -Noon till 2:00 PM• The 22nd Annual Culinary CornucopiaAlbany Marriott,Wolf Rd, AlbanySunday, November 11th