2010 Annual Report

“There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them

except in the form of bread.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Inside Cover

The Mission of the Community West Foundation is to advance the health and

well being of our community.

Table of Contents

2 Message from the Chair of the Board

3 Message from the President and CEO

4-5 Leadership by Example: 2010 Board of Directors

6-12 Grants

12-13 Inspiration from our Donors

14 Gifts and Grants

15 2010 Donations Report

16-19 The Legacy Society & Art of Caring Award

20-21 Donor Advised, Endowment & Scholarship Funds

22-25 Special Community Events and Celebrations

26-27 Honors and Awards

28 Meet the Community West Foundation Staff

This Annual Report is dedicated to all those who open their hearts to the hungry, poor and forgotten. We are touched with grace whenever we break bread with those in need.

“Give us this day our daily bread.”

Matthew 6:11

Dear Friends,

I have so much admiration for all the people who give their precious time to Community West Foundation by serving on committees and volunteering in other ways. It is the efforts of many thoughtful individuals that make our community such a special place. The community benefits from the leadership of our Board of Directors who devote their time and service so generously. The impact of their collective work is evident, and I am grateful for all their efforts to enrich our west side foundation and community.

This past year, the foundation achieved a new standard of success by raising nearly twice the amount of donations over the prior year. We also received recognition by the philanthropic community as Community West Foundation received the 2010 Foundation Leadership Award, the highest recognition given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Chapter. Nominated by our colleagues at Malachi House and Youth Challenge, Community West was recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit of collaboration and innovative approach to philanthropy. It is very gratifying to be one of the select few to receive this award.

Our grantmaking is more effective and informed by the diligence and hard work of our Board Members and Grants Committee Members. Last year, we gave $3,350,716 and visited every agency that applied to us for grants. By taking the time to learn about programs and services, we can better serve our community, sending a positive and powerful message of our obligation and responsibility to help those facing so many challenges. Our grants make it possible for local agencies to serve needy families and children by providing food, shelter, health care, educational programs, transportation, and even food for the holidays.

The visionary and focused leadership of the Foundation President and CEO, David T. Dombrowiak, has energized the Foundation and bolstered its growth in so many ways. A true champion for philanthropy, David leads the foundation with great skill, complemented by a dedicated board and talented staff.

Thank you to our faithful donors, partners and friends. We are blessed to have so many individuals in the community who care so much about others and support our important work. It is gratifying to witness all the accomplishments and the spirit of community that has been nurtured as we work together.

I deeply value my role as Chair of the Board at Community West Foundation and it is an honor to serve one of the finest organizations in our community. Please join us in celebrating those who have invested in our community and channeled their time, thoughtfulness and concern for others. Our work is inspired by our community’s philanthropic spirit.

With Blessings and Hope,

David J. Hessler, Esq.Chair of the Board

Message from the Chair of

the Board

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I must say that it has been a pleasure to work alongside our Board of Directors, all of whom are among our community’s most engaging leaders and philanthropists. I offer a special note of thanks to David J. Hessler, our Chair of the Board, who offers outstanding leadership to the Foundation and for the benefit of his advice and counsel.

Despite the country’s difficulty in the economic recovery, the Community West Foundation has some excellent news to report in this our 2010 Annual Report.

The Community West Foundation was honored to receive the 2010 Foundation Leadership Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals – a testament to our innovative, entrepreneurial and philanthropic achievements. The Foundation promotes philanthropy through its innovative Invest West Program by offering the best in Philanthropic Services to donors and their financial advisors. Our Colleagues Program offers our time, skill, and knowledge to help local charities increase philanthropic giving through planned and major giving options.

It was a year of more individual gifts, greater public awareness, and appreciation of our mission than ever before. We are proud that Community West Foundation enjoyed one of its best financial years ever, defying the trend that affected so many charities due to the collapse of the economy. In 2010, we raised $6,116,135, compared with $3,145,178 raised in 2009 – an increase of 94%. Our concentration on major and planned giving options has resulted in our surpassing all fundraising records of the

foundation; raising more money in a single year than ever before in our history.

At our annual meeting, hunger was the focus of the dialogue. Our guest speakers, Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, Executive Director of Second Harvest Foodbanks, and Anne Goodman, President and CEO of Cleveland Foodbank, shared dramatic results of a recent Hunger in America study. In our community today, one in eight people are not getting enough food to sustain themselves and their families, and one in five precious children are going to bed without having enough to eat. The speakers were passionate and spirited about their work and devoted to raising awareness of hunger in our community. Foundation trustees, staff, and 150 community leaders learned about the problem and the behind the scenes operations of busy food banks and hunger relief agencies.

The words of Mahatma Gandhi inspire us to action, “There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” It is in the spirit of this great wisdom that we join as fundraisers and philanthropists to strengthen our efforts to share our bread, in communion with those who have not, so that our work and our love will be made visible to them.

With warm and grateful regards,

David T. DombrowiakPresident and CEO

Message from the President and CEO

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“The question of bread for myself is a material question, but the question of bread for my

neighbor is a spiritual question.” Nikolai Berdyaev

2010 Board of Directors

Christopher B. H. HarringtonAudit CommitteeInvestment Committee

Henry T. JacquesVice Chair of the BoardExecutive CommitteeGrants CommitteeMarketing Committee

John W. Kemper, Sr.Investment Committee Chair Executive CommitteeMarketing Committee

Steven A. Lamb, M.D.Development Committee

Charles A. Rini, Sr.Marketing Committee ChairExecutive CommitteeGrants Committee

Timothy P. Spiro, M.D.Development Committee

Martin J. UhleFinance Committee

Robert Warren, Jr.Development Committee

Charles E. Allen Barbara A. Amsdell Theodore J. Castele, M.D.Chair Emeritus

William W. BakerSecretary/TreasurerFinance Committee ChairExecutive CommitteeAudit CommitteeInvestment Committee

Pamela E. BobstDevelopment Committee

David J. Hessler, Esq.Chair of the Board

David T. DombrowiakPresident and Chief Executive Officer

Leadership by Example

Life Trustees The Life Trustees have demonstrated long and distinguished service and we thank them for their ongoing support to the foundation.

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Community West Foundation is led by an outstanding volunteer Board of Directors that does a great job of representing the Foundation and most importantly, our community.

The Board is a driving force to promote philanthropy and has played a vital role in the growth and success of the Community West Foundation over the past year, for which we extend our very sincere appreciation.

2010 Board of Directors

Theodore J. Castele, M.D.Chair Emeritus

John C. Dannemiller Walter A. Hagen David Schultz, M.D. Robert Warren, Sr.

Linda G. BrownDevelopment Committee

Rev. David BueglerGrants Committee

Peggy Zone FisherMarketing Committee

Fred M. DeGrandisDevelopment Committee

James Magisano, M.D.Development Committee ChairExecutive CommitteeGrants Committee

William R. OateyAudit CommitteeGrants Committee

William J. ReidyAudit Committee Chair Executive CommitteeFinance Committee

Rev. William Murphy, SJ

Alan H. Wilde, M.D.Development Committee

Robert J. YaromaInvestment Committee

Harry A. Zilli, Jr.Grants Committee Chair Executive Committee

David L. Bronson, M.D.Ex Officio Member

David L. Bronson, M.D.Ex Officio Member

Rev. William Murphy, SJ

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Introducing our New Board MembersThe Community West Foundation welcomes two new community leaders to the Board of Directors.

Dr. David L. Bronson is the President of Cleveland Clinic’s nine regional hospitals in northeast Ohio. Dr. Bronson has established himself as a caring and committed

physician and, combined with his exceptional leadership skills, he will serve the regional hospitals and Community West Foundation well. The Foundation is very fortunate to add this well respected and admired healthcare leader to our board.

Rev. William Murphy, SJ is the President of Saint Ignatius High School, in the heart of the Ohio City community. He is a well-recognized role model and mentor to the

students in their educational growth and spiritual development. Rev. Murphy’s concern for the needs in our community and his expression of compassion and hope make him an ideal addition to our board.

Grants

It’s hard to believe that within our own community, people go to bed hungry every day. As the need for emergency food assistance continues to rise, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio provides greater access to nutritious food to people within our community, and especially children in the cycle of poverty. The food bank measures outcomes by the amount of food they put into the hands of the hungry. In 2010 that was 5.5 million pounds of donated food and grocery products. Second Harvest supports 160 programs – from food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters – to after school initiatives designed to fight child hunger, such as the BackPack Program, in which students in need at local schools

are given backpacks filled with food to take home over the weekend, and Kids Cafes, which provides free meals and snacks for after school programs. With the help of a $30,000 grant from Community West Foundation for the Food Grant Program, additional food resources were delivered to a network of partner agencies including emergency food pantries and soup kitchens and shelters throughout Lorain County. We know that our grant will extend far beyond the walls of the Second Harvest Food Bank warehouse, into the home of someone we will never know, and that person is surely God’s own.

Feeding the Hungry

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Community West Foundation has been inspired by the magnificent examples of our grantee partners who give so selflessly to improve and enrich the lives of others. On the front lines, they are hard at work striving to confront the ramifications of hunger, poverty and disenfranchisement every day. We are grateful for the good work that is being accomplished by our area’s agencies and remain dedicated to helping them sustain their effort.

It is our prayer that all of us will take action to fight hunger and we hope our grant funding will encourage other donors to help reach out to our community’s most vulnerable residents. As we work with grantee organizations and share each other’s burdens and successes, future generations will look back at our contributions, our efforts, our response, and our actions – we hope they will be inspired.

Caring for our Community

For many people who are hungry, hope is as simple as a loaf of bread… “We have learned to see in bread an

instrument of community between men–the flavour of bread shared has no equal.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

St. Paul’s Community Outreach Offers Emergency Assistance

Thanksgiving Day, for most, is a time of celebration surrounded by our family and friends sharing a traditional holiday meal together. For others, the Thanksgiving holiday will only be another day to worry where their next meal is coming from. These people know the true meaning of hunger. Community West Foundation joined forces with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland and funded $19,500 for the West Side Holiday Initiative to make Thanksgiving Day special for thousands of our neighbors going without a holiday meal. In 2010, over 5,461 families came to the West Side Hunger Centers to receive a Thanksgiving meal, complete with turkey and all the trimmings.

The Hunger Network is one of the most extensive emergency hunger relief programs in Cuyahoga County and dispenses 75% of all food in Cuyahoga County directly into the hands of those in need. This network of over 100 pantries and hot meal programs feeds 60,000 per month, and children represent 42% of those served. The Hunger Network works tirelessly to make sure not one goes hungry any day of the year – holidays included.

Helping the Hungry at Thanksgiving

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At Saint Paul’s Church, daily bread is shared with all those who come with open hands.

The doors are always open at St. Paul’s Community Church, a congregation with a distinguished history and deep commitment to the urban community in which it is located.

Community West’s grant of $20,000 for the Outreach Center/Emergency Assistance Program assisted with food, clothing, transportation, hospitality, access to the Ohio Benefits Bank, visits with the parish nurse, free telephone use to reach out to family and friends, referrals for other social services, and counseling and guidance to help people move from crisis to stability. We see the touch and the presence of God working at St. Paul’s helping the struggling families, the working poor, seniors on fixed incomes, veterans, people with disabilities and those who are homeless. St. Paul’s Community Church has been a symbol of hope and compassion in Cleveland for many years, offering nourishment for the spirit as well as the body.

Throughout its history, the Lakewood Christian Service Center has been dedicated to addressing the needs of Lakewood citizens, as well as residents from Rocky River and Westlake, who are hungry, threatened with homelessness, jobless and/or facing other crises. The Center provides emergency food assistance, homeless prevention assistance, case management, advocacy with housing, utilities and public assistance, as well as referrals to organizations and agencies for specific additional services.

The Community West Foundation provided a $30,000 grant to the Lakewood Christian Service Center for Operating Support that will provide salary relief for two very significant staff additions. The one-year funding will support the Food

Service Coordinator to ensure that the Service Center can continue to meet the growing need for food in light of declining federal and county funding. Also, funding for the addition of a Part-Time Licensed Social Worker will make an impact on the ongoing case management services provided to clients, especially those who are battling mental health issues and substance abuse. Clients come to the Center to take advantage of onsite support for help with tenant/landlord issues, food stamp applications, emergency home energy assistance and free legal advice for civil issues. Lakewood residents in need could not ask for better advocacy and support – all close to home!

Changing Lives and Getting Results

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Clients arriving at Lakewood Christian Service Center’s monthly free farmers market made possible in partnership with the Cleveland Foodbank. Over 250 households come each month.

A volunteer assisting a client with food.

Hunger Around the World and Here at Home

The World Health Organization estimates that one-third of theworld is well-fed, one third is under-fed and one third is starving.

In the United States, one out of everyfive children under twelve goes tobed hungry.

One in eight people in the Clevelandarea turned to local hunger centers last year.

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With a motto of “People Helping People,” Community Resource Services has put those words into action thousands of times since 1988. This non-profit agency successfully provides a wide variety of services to support the emergency needs of families who live in Avon and Avon Lake. The agency offers a number of assistance programs and services that help residents through these difficult times, including emergency food requests, utility assistance, medical and prescription help, housing issues, referral services, personal skills and development programs, school backpack and supplies distribution, holiday programs including food baskets and Christmas Adopt-a-Family, auto repair, fuel, and access to transportation to medical appointments, and more. All of these services are designed to enhance residents’ personal, social, and economic well being. Our $10,000 grant will allow Community Resource Services to continue funding a number of important programs while considering the possibility of additional services for the needs of the children and families they serve.

A Shelter of Compassion and Hope

A Resource for our Community

As the largest men’s shelter in Ohio, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry’s 2100 Lakeside Emergency Homeless Shelter provides support to over 3,000 men each year who are homeless. Some of the men have been on the streets for years while others are struggling because of unforeseen and very difficult life circumstances. In 2010, more men were served by the shelter than ever before. The heart of this ministry is the support, structure, and connections to housing the men receive that is so necessary for recovery from the many issues related to homelessness, including unemployment, addiction, and many forms of mental illness, and to move them to self-sufficiency. A Work Initiative Program was started at the shelter to offer the men all important employment opportunities to get them on their feet again. Community West Foundation offered $30,000 for the Work Initiatives Program to help the men obtain marketable skills, and

eventually be placed in full or part time employment. In addition, our grant funding also supported Portraits of Homelessness, an exhibit of personal struggles, stories, and photos of 40 residents of the 2100 Lakeside Homeless Shelter. This collection is the work of Lydia Bailey, Volunteer Coordinator at the shelter. Her project is a labor of love and a forum to raise awareness, advocacy, and funding for homelessness. It is inspiring to see the miracles God works in the lives of these men every day. We pray for their continued growth as they work their way out of poverty and for the many others who work so hard to overcome obstacles. Portraits of Homelessness first opened on January 8, 2010 at Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs. To view some of the portraits, see where it has been, or see where it is going next, check out http://www.portraitsofhomelessness.com.

“As the Community West Foundation motto is “Illuminating Hope,” those of us at Community Resource Services also believe in delivering “Hope” with every bag of food or service we provide. Hope for a better tomorrow.” Community Resource Services Staff

Some of Lydia Bailey’s Portraits of Homelessness.

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For Our Seniors’ Health

Healthy eating and regular physical activity are keys to good health at any age. There are successful senior wellness programs that encourage healthy aging and reduce social isolation, loneliness and depression. We partnered with two agencies that are very good at providing exceptional care for our senior population. Take this opportunity to learn about these programs.

Grants

As we grow older, leading an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Another healthy program for seniors is the Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds Program through West Side Community House. The program is designed with seniors in mind to strengthen body as well as mind. Community West Foundation’s grant of $18,750 supported this program that promotes healthy aging. The special activities are plentiful – and seniors join in the fun for fitness classes, health fairs, educational programs to promote mental fitness, day trips, and so much more. Seniors who enroll in the program track their progress, and every quarter champions are selected and honored at a Breakfast of Champions celebration! In 2011, the program is anticipated to grow as more seniors affected by the closing of other programs in our area will make the West Side Community House their choice for wellness and socialization. Our funding will also help in the development of a replication plan for this popular senior program.

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On the Path to Wellness

Often forgotten and hardest hit are our seniors who are especially vulnerable to the risks of hunger. Many live on fixed incomes and are unable to afford groceries after paying things like rent, utilities, and medications. Fortunately, Senior Citizens Resources, based in the Old Brooklyn community, provides important programs to keep seniors living healthy, independent lives in the home they love and connected to the community. Community West Foundation funded $20,000 for the Meals and Wellness Program to help provide nutritious lunches throughout the week to area seniors. Meals are also delivered to homebound friends, bringing comfort, support, and some delicious food, too. Our funding also supported some great health and wellness programs, and on any given day at the center, you will find seniors participating in a variety of great exercise classes, workshops, and entertaining activities.

The sacred work at Malachi House extends the love of God to those who face life’s final days alone. It is a unique agency in Northeast Ohio that serves as a home for the dying poor. All residents have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, have limited or no financial resources, and are no longer able to care for themselves.

Community West Foundation provided

$65,000 for one of the 15 bedrooms to operate for one year that will accommodate

the needs of six to twelve residents.

This bedroom has been designated as the Community West Foundation Room, recognizing our continued grant support that has spanned over four years.

The staff and volunteers at Malachi House are distinctly identified by grace, serving residents with spiritual, emotional and physical support. They are following Mother Teresa’s example, and in her words, “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” Nothing is more sacred than that.

Sacred Journey at Malachi House

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A Resource for Senior Citizens

Youth Challenge is well recognized for the scope of their work serving children with physical disabilities. The agency offers all of its programs at no charge, but many times transporting a physically disabled child to and from programs can be a challenge for parents and caregivers. Now, thanks to a $40,000 grant from Community West Foundation funding Transportation Services, participants can take part in some great activities anytime. This funding helped to ease the stress on families by providing free, safe, roundtrip van rides. Children with physical disabilities can enjoy all that Youth Challenge has to offer – a variety of sports programs and recreational activities, plentiful resources, and a remarkable staff. For 35 years, Youth Challenge has been a true champion for our community’s most prized possessions – our children.

A Leader by ExampleGiving back to the community comes naturally for Milan “Mike” G. Busta who has provided years of generosity towards multiple charities. He favors Charitable Gift Annuities because he likes what they have to offer. In fact, Mr. Busta likes Charitable Gift Annuities so much he has 15 of them, including one he recently established with Community West Foundation. He sums up the benefits well, “My gift annuity allows me to receive fixed and dependable payments and help charities of my choice.” In today’s market, an assured higher income for life is an opportunity worth exploring – especially when the income is favorably taxed. Mr. Busta’s main motivation in establishing annuities is to make meaningful gifts that support the causes dear to his heart that will help others.

His latest annuity at Community West Foundation named the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation as its beneficiary. Mr. Busta has been committed to the Rotary since 1964 in various cities, and he has more than lived up to the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.” Mr. Busta’s enthusiasm for giving and concern for others are traits that give him a special place in others’ hearts and make him a true leader!

Grants

Tom English, Treasurer of the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary, receives the gift annuity news from Milan “Mike” G. Busta.

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Inspiration from our Donors

On the Road Again

Donna J. Ballantyne’s generous nature distinguished her as a person whom others felt fortunate to know. Her fondness for Fairview Hospital, her dedication to the health and well being of others, and her desire to help nursing programs and services were the reasons Donna chose to leave a $63,791.26 bequest to Fairview Hospital through the Community West Foundation.

Her gift is especially meaningful to Fairview where she was a much loved and highly valued member of the hospital family. Donna served as Director of Nursing and Vice President of Patient Services before retiring. Community West recognizes individuals like Donna who include the Foundation in their estate plans, making them members of the Legacy Society. Donna embodied the values of leadership and responsibility as a nurse and as a citizen and is remembered with great affection.

Former Nurses Say Thank You with Bequest Gifts

Andrew C. Putka, cherished best friend of Donna J. Ballantyne, presents Dr. Ted Castele with a check to benefit nursing at Fairview Hospital.

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Deneen Hirsch was a woman of great kindness and character and spent her life devoted to helping others. As a dedicated registered nurse she was beloved by family, friends and colleagues. In gratitude for having five years of compassionate care at the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion, Deneen provided a bequest in the amount of $50,239.59 through the Community West Foundation. The gesture of philanthropy is not only a reflection of Deneen’s giving spirit, but a wonderful affirmation of the comforting care she received at the Cancer Center. Deneen was a thoughtful member of the Foundation’s Legacy Society, and through her gift, her legacy will continue to benefit other cancer patients. She was an inspiration to many, and her giving and caring nature has left a lasting impression on those she touched.

Charles Hirsch (Deneen’s husband) presents a check to Dr. Timothy Spiro, Medical Director of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion.

Donna J. Ballantyne

Deneen Hirsch

2010 Fairview and Lutheran Hospital GiftsCastele Learning Center - Lutheran Hospital $264,016Education & Scholarship - Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals 182,656Teen Health Center - Fairview Hospital 175,000Outreach Programs - Fairview and Lutheran Hospitals 170,101Moll Cancer Center - Fairview Hospital 95,768Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Outcomes Registry - Fairview Hospital 78,500Moll Cancer Center - Caring Continues - Fairview Hospital 68,296Therapeutic Hypothermia Equipment - Fairview Hospital 45,805Catheterization Laboratory - Portable Ultrasound - Fairview Hospital 41,455Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Fairview Hospital 36,023Respiratory Therapy - Documentation Equipment - Fairview Hospital 29,914Wheelchairs - Fairview Hospital 24,872Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Ventilation Monitor - Fairview Hospital 23,990Horizon SF Small Format Dry Imager Printer - Fairview Hospital 15,000Mobile Ultrasound Unit - Lutheran Hospital 11,399Patient Lifts - Fairview Hospital 11,267Pediatrics - Six rocker recline/chair beds - Fairview Hospital 8,400Other Gifts and Grants 258,101

Total 2010 Fairview and Lutheran Hospital Gifts $1,540,563

2010 Community GrantsNorth Coast Health Ministry $225,000West Side Catholic Center 125,000Malachi House 65,000Youth Challenge 40,000Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential 35,000Recovery Resources 34,000Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry 30,000Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio 30,000Lakewood Christian Service Center 30,000Community Service Alliance 30,000May Dugan Center 29,745Inner Health Ministries Child Center 28,100Providence House 25,000Cornucopia, Inc. 25,000Berea Children’s Home 25,000Our Lady of the Wayside 25,000Beck Center for the Arts 25,000Ed Keating Center 25,000St. Paul’s Community Outreach 20,000Senior Citizen Resources 20,000National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 20,000Center for Families and Children 20,000Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland 19,500West Side Community House 18,750Interfaith Hospitality Network 18,000Mental Health Advocacy Coalition 15,000Joseph’s Home 15,000Cleveland Sight Center 15,000Community Resource Services 10,000Other Gifts and Grants 767,058

Total 2010 Community Grants $1,810,153

Gifts and Grants Total $3,350,716

Gifts & Grants

Financials

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2010DonationsReport

63.26%

7.37%

5.99%

7.00%

16.38%

Fundraising Activity Amount

63.26% Major Gifts/Planned Giving $3,868,980.09

16.38% Special Events $1,001,669.63

7.37% Education (Conferences, Seminars) $451,012.92

7.00% Trusts & Foundations $428,280.43

5.99% Annual Giving $366,192.13

$6,116,135.20

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“When we cast our bread upon the waters, we can presume that someone

downstream whose face we will never know will benefit from our action, as we who are

downstream from another will profit

from that grantor’s gift.”

Maya Angelou

Community West Foundation created The Legacy Society to honor the commitment of thoughtful philanthropists who established a planned gift or fund, blessing the lives of future generations. As an expression of our appreciation, and in recognition of the leadership of our Legacy Members, an annual reception is held each year. The Legacy Society dinner also holds special significance – the Foundation presents the prestigious Art of Caring Award honoring philanthropy at its best! This year, Linda Gross Brown received the Art of Caring Award honors. The evening of tribute also included the induction of new Legacy Society members. Linda joins a very celebrated list of past award winners who reflect truly outstanding philanthropy.

Legacy Society

2010 – Linda Gross Brown

2009 – Sharon and Harry A. Zilli, Jr.

2008 – Lorraine and Robert Warren, Sr.

2007 – Dr. Ted and Jean Castele

2006 – Betty and John Kemper, Sr.

2005 – Fairview Hospital Medical Staff

2004 – Barbara Jacobs

2003 – Ronald and Elaine Phillips

2002 – Jack and Jean Dannemiller

2001 – The Farr Family Warren Farr, Jr., Carol Webb Filak, Victor Farr The Joan K. Farr Memorial Fund

Dr. Ted Castele with 2010 Art of Caring Award winner, Linda Gross Brown; award designer, Eóin Breadon; and David T. Dombrowiak, President and CEO.16

Sharing the Harvest

Mr. and Mrs. William W. BakerDr. Thomas and Mrs. Pamela E. BobstMrs. Linda G. BrownDr. and Mrs. Theodore J. CasteleDr. Neal C. and Susen ChadwickDennis A. and Paula J. ConradMr. and Mrs. John C. DannemillerFred and Nora DeGrandisMr. Frank A. DeMarco, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David T. DombrowiakMr. and Mrs. Hap Farr, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Victor FarrDr. J. Peter and Carol H. FegenMrs. Carol Webb FilakMrs. Alayne J. FodorSusan Landau GoldenGary M. Grosel, M.D.Mrs. Erna L. GuiaMr. and Mrs. Walter HagenChristopher B.H. Harrington and Stephanie W. HarringtonE. Robert Hawken, Jr. and Marilyn J. HawkenCharles N. HirschMs. Stephanie A. HumphreyMr. and Mrs. Fred M. HunzikerHenry and Betty JacquesBetty J. and John W. Kemper, Sr.James R. and Jean E. KirkDr. Steven A. and Beth LambJeffrey A. and Patricia LeimgruberDr. James and Lois Magisano

Raymond J. and Diana G. MarvarMr. William R. NosseRonald L. and Elaine W. PhillipsDr. Joyesh RajDrs. Chandra and Prasanta RajJean Reinhold, M.D.Robert J. RiceSusan Mesmer RiceMs. Emily Ann SapacianuJames V. Scarcella, M.D.Peter J. SchindlerDr. Dan and Barbara ShamirPatricia M. Kubene-SimacekLorraine and Tim Spiro, M.D.Dr. Rebecca N. and Mr. Joseph P. StarckDr. Amy L. Stephens and Mr. Robert G. PerryRoger and Linda StewartJames R. StoneCharles A. and Tracy L. SumradaMarty and Laura UhleMrs. Beverly A. UrbanDonald B. UrbancsikAnne J. and Robert Warren, Jr.Lorraine and Robert Warren, Sr.Alan H. Wilde, M.D. and Marilyn M. WildeRobert J. and Janet G. YaromaJudy and John Zangmeister, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Zilli, Jr.Anonymous (4)

Members of the 2010 Legacy SocietySome of Our Past Art of Caring Award Recipients

Last year’s Art of Caring Award winners, Sharon and Harry A. Zilli, Jr.

The 2007 Art of Caring Award recipients, Dr. Ted and Jean Castele.

Kim Parrish with her dad, John Kemper, Sr. John and his wife, Betty won the Art of Caring Award in 2006.

New Legacy Society Members, Marty and Laura Uhle.

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The 2010 Legacy Society dinner brought a large audience of community leaders and donors together to honor Linda Gross Brown, the 2010 Art of Caring Award recipient. Foundation President and CEO David T. Dombrowiak’s well chosen remarks set the tone for an inspiring evening. In a tribute to Linda, David quoted the words of George Bernard Shaw, playwright and essayist, and winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for Literature who wrote, “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” David added that, “Linda is indeed carrying a splendid torch that is burning brightly and lighting a path for others to follow!” Linda was recognized for her continued support of the mission of the Community West Foundation, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Her volunteer spirit also shined for decades at Fairview Hospital, where she served on the hospital’s Junior Board, helping to lead many special fundraising efforts. Through a Donor Advised Fund, The Brown Family Fund, established at Community West Foundation, Linda has found yet another way to provide a helping hand to the community. Her stellar support is offered to many charities including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Fairview Hospital. Linda’s deep affection of the NICU is in homage to her late mom, Annette Gross, who was a preemie – and weighed 2 lbs. – and Annette’s twin sister, Adele, who weighed 1.8 lbs. Foundation Chair Emeritus Dr. Ted Castele did a masterful job as Emcee delivering his own congratulations to Linda, and recognizing the select group of Legacy Society Members who have set the standards in encouraging the spirit of giving. The Foundation proudly celebrated 10 years of honoring outstanding philanthropy at the Legacy Dinner, a wonderful five-star evening!

Art of Caring Award

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Each year the Art of Caring Award is designed by a local artist to capture the spirit of caring for others. This year’s Art of Caring Award was designed by Eóin Breadon, a glass artist whose work is influenced by Irish folklore and craftsmanship. The stunning sculpture depicts a salmon and a heron – the salmon representing community, and the graceful heron representing enlightenment – capturing Linda’s generosity and commitment to enrich the lives of others in the community through her Donor Advised Fund, enlightening a tradition of giving.

Linda’s son, Hunter, Linda, her dad, Otto Gross, and son and daughter-in-law, Winter and Meghan.

Celebrating Philanthropic Leadership

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A Night of Celebrating!

Walter and Mary Jean Hagen with Dr. Alan and Marilyn Wilde.

Jack and Sherry Kahl. Janet and Robert Yaroma. Drs. Prasanta and Chandra Raj.

Mary Ellen and Barry French join Linda and Mary Beth and Judge Dick Ambrose.

Larry and Cheryl Wynocker. Dr. Steven and Beth Lamb. Dr. Tom and Mayor Pam Bobst.

These thoughtful community members and organizations have established funds at the Community West Foundation. With each new fund, a variety of causes will receive support to meet a wide range of community needs.

Francis C. and Jean Atack Nursing Scholarship Fund Lauren Louise Atherton NICU Fund Mark S. and Evelyn Hahn Conser Fund Amanda Crellin Memorial Scholarship Fund Joan K. Farr Fund Founders’ Fund Florence N. Gray Scholarship Fund Fred E. Hansen Memorial Fund Hassler Family Practice Center Endowment Fund Jacob O. Kamm Educational Fund Lutheran Hospital Nursing Education Fund Dr. William Mize Memorial Fund Janice G. Murphy Scholarship Fund Dr. Frank Paino Endowment Fund Palomaki Library Fund Jeanette B. Revock Scholarship Fund Edwin F. Ross Memorial Fund Scott ICU Fund Charlie Sumrada Fund Vollmer Nursing Scholarship Fund “Spirit of Compassionate Care” Fund

Endowment & Scholarship Funds

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Funds

“Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; he

who comes to Me will not hunger,

and he who believes in Me

will never thirst.” John 6:35

Amity FundWilliam Winfield Baker Family FoundationBobst Family FundBrown Family FundThe Capretto Family FundCastele Family FundFred DeGrandis Family FundDombrowiak Family FundThe Domestic Violence Center FundDr. J. Peter and Carol H. Fegen FundThe Zone Fisher Family FundThe Giving Forward FundSusan Landau Golden Donor Advised FundThe Gary M. Grosel M.D. Family FundHagen Family FundHarrington Family Fund David J. and Martha Hessler FundThomas S. & Ruth G. Hitchcock Charitable FundJacques Family FundThe Jennifer FundJubilee FundJohn W. Kemper, Sr. FundJames R. and Jean E. Kirk FundLamb Family FundLutheran Heritage FundDr. James A. and Lois Magisano FundMahalaha Chandrawal Fund

Ray and Diana Marvar Charitable FundMemory Care FundThe Namaste FundLynn L. Nosse FundThe Charles E. Nye & Susan S. Nye Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. William R. Oatey FundO’Neill ManagementThe Joyesh Raj FoundationP.K. Ranney FundJean S. Reinhold Family FundRun for the Young FundJames V. Scarcella, M.D. FundSekhon Family FundDan and Barbara Shamir FundLorraine and Timothy Spiro FundThe Starck Family FundAmy Stephens, MD Family FundThe Stewart Family FundUhle Family FundThe Urbancsik Family FundRobert Warren, Jr. FundLorraine and Robert Warren, Sr. FundWestside Family Resource Network FundWilde Family FundR.J. and J.G. Yaroma Family FundThe Zangmeister Foundation FundSharon and Harry A. Zilli, Jr. Fund

Community and Donor Advised Funds

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Support the Organizations You Care About

One of the many ways donors choose to give back to their community is through a Donor Advised Fund at the Community West Foundation. People with a wide range of community interests have discovered that Donor Advised Funds are an ideal vehicle for fulfilling their charitable wishes. In establishing a fund, donors can actively support favorite charities while receiving the helping hand of our staff members and Board of Directors. We provide fund management and administrative support to make the grant process easy and rewarding. This year, donors expressed confidence in the Foundation and gave $254,075 in gifts for causes dear to them through Donor Advised Funds. We are sincerely honored by these donors who have chosen the Community West Foundation as their philanthropic partner.

What a special event calendar we had in 2010! Community West Foundation sponsored numerous spirited events, raised needed funds, and welcomed more friends than ever before. Many generous and car-ing people surround us and we continue to experience wonderful support from our Board of Directors, vibrant volunteers, donors, corporate partners, and sponsors who demonstrate a dedication to community service. We are pleased to report that an incredible $1,001,670 was raised through all of our special events, a genuine sign of goodwill and giving in our community. We are pleased to highlight some of our best loved events and the people who have demonstrated their kindness and support. Thank you! We are so grateful.

Special Community Events and Celebrations

Hearts were beating stronger than ever at the 6th annual Straight from the Heart Red Tie Gala. Over 560 attendees enjoyed a night of festivities while raising over $200,000 to benefit cardiovascular services at Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran and Medina Hospitals. This year’s event was a smashing success and revealed a true reflection of the community’s support for the hospitals’ heart services. When it comes to cardiac services, put your heart at ease because the regional hospitals offer the very best in care. Carole Calladine was the winner of the $100,000 grand prize. Carole is a social worker for the Rocky River Senior Center. She spoke on the topic of diabetes at Fairview Hospital and as a way of giving back, she used the honorarium money she received from the talk to purchase what turned out to be the winning raffle ticket!

Grand Prize Winner Carole Calladine was the toast of the town! Dr. David Perse, Fred DeGrandis, Monica Robins, WKYC-TV3 Senior Health Care Correspondent, who served as the Mistress of Ceremonies, Carole Calladine and her husband, Andrew, Jan Murphy, Ken Haber and David T. Dombrowiak.

“Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.”

David Thomas

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Whole-Hearted Support for Straight from the Heart

Glory Days… The defending champions put their golf skills to the test. For the second year in a row Becky Busa, Jenn Brooke, Donna Coury and Dorothy Baum were the winning team.

Two Golf Outings Double the FunEach summer, Community West Foundation hosts two well attended golf classics with proceeds directly benefitting the Moll Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital. They were both a very big hit…

Triumph for the Cure Golf Outing Relies on Many Friends Off to a great shotgun start with a blessing and a bagpiper’s tune, the 17th annual Triumph for the Cure Outing entertained 116 golfers at Westwood Country Club. The event raised over $23,000 to benefit the Breast Health Center at Fairview Hospital. We are very thankful to our sponsors, donors, players, committee members and volunteers who made the event a swinging success. Our luncheon featured guest speaker Jennifer Skinner, an advocate and cancer survivor, who inspired us with her message of strength and faith.

Drive for Life Golf Outing was a Hit The 9th annual Drive for Life Golf Outing at Red Tail Golf Club included two fantastic flights – early morning and afternoon – with 164 golfers in high spirits. Thanks to wonderful weather, great golf, and good friends, the tournament raised over $52,000 for the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Fairview Hospital, Moll Pavilion. It is through the dedication and generosity of sponsors, participants and volunteers that the Drive for Life event has been a constant success.

Congrats to the morning winners, Patrick Gallager, Janice Todd, Al Santilli and Dr. William Seitz .

Doing very well on the course were afternoon champions Jeff Miller, Brian Meldrum, Chris Shanahan and Craig Meldrum.

Having David J. Hessler, theFoundation Chair of the Board,and Bill Reidy, Chair of Fairview/Lutheran Hospitals serve as the co-chairs of the golf outing... Priceless! 23

Crocker Park was packed with more than 700 runners and walkers at the Run for the Young 5K run/3K walk. The run is a fun way to help kids get excited about the benefits of exercise and keeping active. The event proceeds of nearly $25,000 benefited the following agencies dedicated to promoting the health and fitness of our youth: Community Challenge, Fairview Park Recreation Department, Lakewood YMCA, Rocky River Education Department, Westlake Recreation Department, and Youth Challenge.

The Lake Erie Harley-Davidson Owners Group has once again demonstrated their commitment to Fairview Hospital, as they have so often in the past. The Annual Toy Run is a favorite that attracted over 700 riders rumbling down the road delivering toys, games, and stuffed animals for our young patients in the Pediatrics Department. In addition to the hundreds of toys, the 15th annual run raised $3,400. Well done!

Riders Adam Klemens, Gary Klemens, Mike Stevens and Mike Mainwaring present a generous check to Dr. Sudhir Ken Mehta, Medical Director of Pediatrics at Fairview Hospital.

The breeze in our faces,The sound of the roar,Bikers bearing gifts,Who could want for more!

Ah, To Be Young Again! All the children were

rewarded with a medal at the finish line and

made to feel like true champions for their accomplishments!

Ready, Set, Run!

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Run for the Young Celebrates Health and Fitness

Easy Riding at the 15th Annual Toy Run

Everyone was excited to join the Moonlight in the City event celebrating the commitment to healthcare excellence that Lutheran Hospital has provided to Cleveland’s downtown and West Side residents for more than a century. This year, 230 guests turned out for the elegant party, held at the nostalgic Silver Grille which set the stage for a very memorable evening with friends. We are delighted to announce that the benefit raised an impressive $53,000. The committee worked hard for months to ensure the success of the event, and what a success it was!

A Great Night At the Races! This year’s annual Caring Continues event was a thrilling “Night at the Races.” In true Kentucky Derby tradition, guests enjoyed mint juleps and ladies arrived wearing fashionable hats. Nearly 200 guests wagered on video horse races and cheered the night away to show their support for patients and families impacted by cancer. The event raised over $17,000 to benefit The Caring Continues Fund. The fund was created several years ago as a way to reach out to assist patients who face financial hardships as a result of their cancer diagnosis. To date, tens of thousands of dollars have been donated to help patients cover expenses such as rent, groceries, utility bills, prescription medications, gas and other needs. We are extremely grateful that the event was so well supported by sponsors, donors, and friends!

Gift of Life co-chairs, the mother/daughter dynamic duo Katie Reidy and Debbie Norton.

More than 225 guests attended the 10th annual Gift of Life Gala and helped to raise over $52,000 for Fairview Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Department of OB/GYN. The great success this event has enjoyed is in large part due to the outstanding leadership of co-chairs Katie Reidy and Debbie Norton, and the wonderful Gift of Life Committee. It’s a fundraising team that can’t be beat. The NICU is a cause close to the hearts of many. Thanks to a great spirit of giving, the proceeds will enhance the lives of the newest members of our community.

Dr. David Perse, President, Lutheran Hospital, Dr. Kathleen Franco and her husband Dr. David Bronson, President and CEO Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.

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It’s all about the hats. In true Kentucky Derby tradition, Peggy Filippi, Nancy Gibson, Debbie Adams and Gwen Paull model their stylish hats.

Caring for our Smallest Patients

The Moonlight Shines on Lutheran Hospital

The atmosphere was inspirational at National Philanthropy Day where the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Cleveland Chapter honored those who have set excellent standards in encouraging philanthropy and volunteerism in our community. The Community West Foundation received The 2010 Foundation Leadership Award for its innovative approach to philanthropy, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership. The Foundation is well known for our success as fundraisers and collaborators, earning us the respect and admiration of our professional colleagues. The Foundation was nominated for the award by Malachi House and Youth Challenge, organizations that value Community West’s profound impact on the nonprofit community. Demonstrating a continued commitment to philanthropy, the unique Invest West Program at Community West offers donors creative and collaborative ways to promote philanthropy and encourage the spirit of giving. The Board is also passionate about helping local charities, and through the Colleagues Program, they share resources to help with planned giving. In accepting the award, David T. Dombrowiak, President and CEO of the Community West Foundation, praised the Board of Directors who are the driving force behind the success of the foundation. “They make an effort to visit our area’s nonprofits to learn about their work personally, conduct site visits, attend committee and Board meetings, and represent the Foundation at fundraising events. The Board’s generous spirit of giving through the establishment of The Millennium Fund, pledging over $3 million, shows their support of the Foundation and the community now and into the future. They are leaders in every sense of the word and exemplify philanthropy at its best!” Other winners of this year’s AFP awards included Third Federal Savings & Loan for Corporate Leadership, Deborah Ratner for Outstanding Philanthropist, William D. Ginn for Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer, and Shannon F. Visconti, Youth in Philanthropy Award.

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Honors and Awards

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Community West Foundation’s contribution as a leader in community philanthropy was soundly demonstrated as David T. Dombrowiak, President and CEO, graciously accepted the 2010 Foundation Leadership Award from Carol Carbary, CFRE, President, AFP Greater Cleveland Chapter.

Celebrating Community West Foundation’s Leadership Award were Trustees (from left) Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst, William Oatey, President & CEO David T. Dombrowiak and his wife, Mary Ann, Rev. David Buegler, Dr. James Magisano, Dr. Ted Castele, Charles A. Rini, Sr., William Baker, Fred DeGrandis, and event emcee Larry Morrow.

Awards Honor The Best in Philanthropy

Sharing in the sparkling honor are the 2010 Community Service Award recipients: Reverend Dr. Jon M. Fancher, Pastor, Rocky River Presbyterian Church; Michael R. Sering, Director of Housing and Shelter, 2100 Lakeside Men’s Shelter; Henry T. Jacques, Vice Chairman, Community West Foundation, and his wife, Betty Jacques, Volunteer, Fairview Hospital; Joe Outlaw, Trustee, Kamm’s Corners Development Corporation; Joe Cimperman, Councilman, Ward 3, Cleveland City Council; and Toni B. Gelsomino, Program Manager, Department of Human Services/Division of Early Childhood in Lakewood. Community West Foundation presented a $500 donation to a charity or organization of each recipient’s choice.

Over 150 friends gathered at LaCentre to celebrate the achievements of this year’s seven outstanding recipients of the 2010 Community Service Awards presented by Fairview, Lakewood and Lutheran Hospitals.

Community West Foundation is proud to recognize Foundation Trustee Henry Jacques and his wife, Betty, for their service and commitment to the betterment of our community. Henry is Vice-Chair of the Foundation Board and a true ambassador who brings leadership and guidance to the Executive, Grants, and Marketing Committees. Henry’s concern for others is evident in his volunteer work at West Side Ecumenical Ministry’s Brookside Food Center, where he extends his hand of friendship and compassion to help feed those who are hungry. Betty Jacques is known for putting her heart and soul into her volunteer efforts. She has been volunteering at Fairview Hospital for over 22 years, logging over 16,000 volunteer hours, and is still going strong, putting forth great effort to make a difference. Admired for their benevolent contributions to the community, Betty and Henry support many causes through the Jacques Family Donor Advised Fund. The Jacques are members of the Foundation’s Legacy Society, and are shining examples of the Foundation’s motto: “Illuminating Hope.” Congratulations Henry and Betty, and to all of this year’s Community Service Award recipients!

Community Service Awards

David L. Bronson, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals, has been named President-elect of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation’s largest medical-specialty organization.

It’s no surprise that Dr. Bronson was chosen for this prominent appointment – this distinction recognizes his leadership qualities and experience.

Dr. Bronson was elected by the American College of Physicians’ Board of Regents and Board of Governors, and he will assume the presidency in April 2011.

ACP is a national organization of internists – physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection, and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is the second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership of 130,000 includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical students, residents and fellows.

Dr. Bronson has been with Cleveland Clinic since 1992 where he served as Chairman of the Department of General Internal Medicine prior to chairing the Division of Medical Regional Practice from 1995-2007.

We are proud that Dr. Bronson serves on the Community West Foundation Board, and congratulate him on this prestigious honor.

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Congratulations!

Beulah Todd

The Community West Foundation lost our wonderful friend and colleague, Beulah Todd, who passed away in October after a serious illness. Beulah was a highly regarded and respected member of the Foundation staff, serving as the Controller for the organization. Beulah is remembered fondly for her gentle spirit and kind heart and it is with great sorrow that we mark her passing. She is dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially the entire Foundation family.

In Memoriam

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“O Lord, we want to be in that numberWhen the saints go

marching in.” American Gospel Hymn

Meet the Community West Foundation Staff

J. Tim BondAdministrative Assistant

Carole CurtinExecutive Assistantto the President and CEO

Pat Kubene-SimacekSpecial Events Coordinator

Peter SchindlerProgram Officer

Dan RothDirector of Accounting

Linda SpencerDirector of Communications and Marketing

David T. DombrowiakPresident and Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas LongaAccountant

JOIN US

At a time when there is so much need, let us join together in caring and sharing our bread with the hungry. This year, Community West Foundation made a special commitment to provide grant support for organizations and programs dedicated to feeding the hungry.

You can help, too. Through Community West Foundation, you can support the organizations you care about the most, including those you just read about in this report.

Community West Foundation has a range of products and services to make philanthropy effective and accessible for all donors. A donation to the Community West Foundation stays right here in our community and helps our neighbors most in need. Join the Mission of the Community West Foundation to advance the health and well being of our community. Through our words and deeds let us join in our commitment and compassion to lend a helping hand to a child in need, a hungry neighbor, a lonely senior citizen, and to those who are sick and suffering.

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