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Easter Seals New JerseyEaster Seals New Jersey25 Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 6

East Brunswick, NJ 08816(732) 257-6662

www.eastersealsnj.org

Board of Directors20082009

Brian J. Fitzgerald, President/CEO

Cheryl Young, Chief Financial OfficerAssistant Treasurer

Helen Drobnis, VP Corporate AffairsCorporate Secretary

Judy Fellenz, Executive Asst. to the PresidAssistant Corporate Secretary

Board Officers:Ruth Harenchar, Chair

Robin Doyle, Vice Chair / Treasurer

Nancy Goguen, Vice Chair

Board Members:

Trent Dickey, Jerome Katcher,Ramesh Lakshmi-Ratan, Paul McLaughl

Robert Pettiford, Jignesh Shah,Ken Tsoi-A-Sue, Hay Wun Wain

Past Officers:

Donald Seip, Ed Bennett Jr., John Haller

Board of Directors20082009

Corporate OfficersCorporate Officers

Board Officers:

Board Members:

Past Officers:

OUR MISSION:To enable individuals with disabilities or special

needs and their families to live, learn, work, and

play in their communities withequality, dignity

and independence.

OUR VALUES:The core values that guide Easter Seals New Jersey

in accomplishing its mission are:

Equal opportunity

Respect for all people

Efficiency

Effective services

ABOUT US:For over 60 years, Easter Seals New Jersey has

provided services through programs designed to

remove obstacles along the path to independence

for thousands of individuals and families living

with disabilities statewide.

The comprehensive services and programs currently

provided for individuals and families with varying

disabilities, including autism, are:

Supportive residential and transitional programsfor people with developmental disabilities, mental

illness, and other special needs

Day programs including transportation forpeople with developmental disabilities to learn

daily living skills

Employment through skills assessment,evaluation and job placement

Camping, recreational, and travel programs

Respite services

Individualized budget management for self-directed care

Supportive outreach services including casemanagement and education

Interim housing and counseling services forhomeless individuals

Easter Seals New Jersey


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AfterIlostmypayingjobbecauofsevereseizures,IwasboredandepressedbecauseIlovetoworktalktopeople.EasterSeals gavemchancetodothatbyvolunteeringMealsonWheelsandatthelibrarmomreallylikesthatImsafeandthetrainedstaffistheretohelpmIhaveaseizure.WithouttheEasSeals dayprogram,IwouldbestuathomeandwouldnthavemadethemanyfriendsInowhaveatthprogramandinthecommunity.Pam,EasterSealsCommunitySupportServicesAdultDayProgramParticipant

Easter Seals has given my sonnew friends, new hope, and the

chance to make positive memories

that will last a lifetime.

My children have become physi-

cally and emotionally healthier

since coming to this program.

Easter Seals has given me the

confidence to believe in myself;

that Ican make it on myown and that my children

depend on me to provide s

for them.

Because of my stay at Lin

I know that my children an

going to be just fine!

Easter Seals Linkages Pr

graduates and current resi

A safe and supportive in-community

environment with around-the-clock

personal care was provided for 23individuals with developmental

disabilities at 5 residential

Community Support Services

group homes.

Supervised care, community

integration, training in daily life

skills, and transportation was pro-

vided for 505 people with varyinglevels of developmental disabilities

at 10 Community Support Services

adult day programs.

Easter Seals Fiscal Intermediary

Services allowed 1,262 individualswith developmental disabilities

to remain in their homes by

administering individualizedbudget management of funds they

receive to self-direct their own plan

of care based on individual needs

through New Jerseys Real Life

Choice and Self Determination

programs.

With the help of EasterSeals, I have overcome

my illness not let my illnessovercome me.

Live


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Easter Seals helped me to find a volu

opportunity at a local museum where

I could combine my love of history w

my desire to give back to my commun

Then they helped me set up an interv

with a vocational training center so

I could begin pursuing employment.

The Easter Seals staff is always there

me whether I have an interest I want

pursue, or just to help meet my every

needs and dreams.

David, Easter Seals Behavioral Hea

Services group home resident

Thestaffmembersbecome

ourfamiliesbecausethey

arethereforusduringthe

confusion,strugglesand

difficultiesofeverydaylife.

IfitwasntforEasterSeals,

Iwouldnthaveanyone.

Before I started coming to the day program at EasterSeals, I would be sitting at home doing nothing. Now,

Im volunteering out in the community and experiencing

different things. Im even learning sign language so

I can communicate with my friend Catherine here

at the program. I love it here.

Cris, Easter Seals Community Support Services

Adult Day Program participant

Easter Seals has helped keep

me stable in what is sometimes

a cold and unfriendly world;

theyve provided me with a

sturdy safety net while walking

the tightrope of life.Peter, Easter Seals

Behavioral Health Services

group home resident


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After losing my mom, I didnt think I had the strength or support

to go on. I dont know how many times I cried to the other residents

and staff that I wanted to quit, to just give up. But because of

all the training and support I received and the skills Ive learned

atEaster Seals, I made it and now Im an official Linkages

graduate. I know my mom is proud of me...and it feels awesome!

Thank you,Easter Seals!

Easter Seals has had a tremendous impact not ju

our son, Christopher, but on our entire familya

beyond. After being referred to Easter Seals, Chri

moved into one of its residential group homes to

treatment for his mental illness. The staff went a

and beyond, sometimes spending hours at a time

on-one, to educate the entire family about his illn

and how to take a proactive role in supporting hi

along his path to recovery. They connected us w

resources to become further educated about the

and be trained to host family support groups wh

are now able to use our newfound knowledge to

other families struggling with the mental illness of a loved one. They also

helped direct and navigate us through the maze of social services to ensure that Christopher would re

all the resources available to him in order to remain on his path of recovery. And now we understand t

even though our sons illness will never go away, we take great comfort in knowing that Easter Seals

is there to advocate for us, and to support and direct us. Everyone in our family is so grateful to

Easter Seals for all they have taught us and all the staff has done for us.Sue, parent of Christopher, Easter Seals Behavioral Health Services participant

Christina, Easter Seals Linkages Transitional Housing Program Graduate


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Meaningful employment boostsn individuals self-esteem by

roviding the opportunity to fulfill

valuable role in their community.

Easter Seals New Jersey enables

eople with disabilities and

pecial needs to be able to Work

n their communities by providing

heltered employment, training

nd job placement for communitymployment, and volunteer

pportunities.

Job skills assessment, pre-vocational

evaluation, school-to-work transi-

tion, work adjustment training, job

placement and coaching through sup-

ported employment and extended

employment at community jobsites,

or in one of three sheltered work-

shops, was provided to 781 adultswith developmental, physical, oremotional disabilities.

Subsidized training, job placement,

and case management services were

provided to 642 disadvantagedindividuals age 55 or older through

the Senior Community Service

Employment Program.

After working for a fast food chain foyears, I wanted a change. My Easter S

coach knows Im a hard worker and I

want to be productive. But I wanted t

something different. So, my job coach

with me on a resume and interviewin

and helped me land a job at Wal-Mart

really enjoy and they are very happy w

work. After only eight months there,

even awarded Employee of the MonthEaster Seals staff always supports me

let me know how proud they are of m

really make me feel so special and val

Jimmy G., Easter Seals

Employment Services participan

As a teenager in high school, I

often got into trouble due to

lack of impulse control as a

result of multiple disabilities.

After graduation, I wasnt able

to hold a job for longer than

three months because I couldnt

concentrate and would run

away if I got nervous. I came to

Easter Seals and they helped

me get a job at QuickLube. The

staff worked closely with me to

master the responsibilities of my job and develop a good relationship with m

sor and coworkers. Thanks to Easter Seals, I now have a clear picture of my fu

their help, I was able to secure a job I enjoy and have hope of returning to

become a mechanic. Easter Seals is the best thing that ever happened to me.

Billy, Easter Seals Employment Service participant

Without the possibility of employmen

regular job within the community due

disabilities, her future did not look t

bright. Then, 28 years ago, Lisa came

Easter Seals. She enjoys going to work

day, all the friendships shes made anespecially earning a salary which she is

to spend on her hobbies. Easter Seals h

Lisa a goal and a purpose in lifesom

that might otherwise have eluded her.

eternally grateful.

Richard & Anne, parents of L

Easter Seals Employment Services pa

Easter Sealsis my life

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YesI Can!

Easter Seals Employme

Service enables people w

disabilities or special ne

experience equality, dig

and independence by...

Providing skills train

and preparation to

successfully enter or

re-enter the competi

workforce

Determining and rea

employment goals in

either a sheltered or

community setting

Accomplishing meanemployment and inde

ently earn an income

Increasing self-estee

fulfilling productive

valuable roles within

community

Achieving self-suffic

When I first came to Easter Seals, I

new this job was for me. It felt like

ome away from home. I work hard and

trive to be the best I can be. It feelsreat to bring home a paycheck for my

ard work that lets me do things I love

ke bowling and other fun stuff. The

eople here and the staff I work for are

uch nice people. Easter Seals has

hanged my life.Ken K., Easter Seals

mployment Services participant

Our son Ronald is 37 years old and has

been with Easter Seals for 18 years. It

has given him a place to go everyday

to feel good about himself and make

him feel productive. Hes proud of his

accomplishments. Its also given Ron

a social outlet where hes made many

friends. And, were grateful knowing hes

taken care of when hes not at home. We

dont know what we would do if it wasntfor Easter Seals.

Ronald & Dierdra, parents of Ron,

Easter Seals Employment Services participant

Easter Seals has played a critical

role in my life. I enjoy my job andlook forward to going to work

every day. Ive learned a lot of skills

and made a lot of new friends. I

am very proud of the work that

I accomplish and receiving my

own paycheck for it.

Kenneth G., Easter Seals

Employment Services participant


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At Easter Seals, opportunities

o Play through recreation andocial interaction is more than

ust fun...its many benefits are

necessary part of maintaining

healthy state of mind and

ifestyle for everyone.

he importance of recreational activities

as long since been recognized and

mplemented by Easter Seals as an

ntegral part of ALL of the programs

nd services provided to people of all

ges with all disabilities.

n addition to building confidence by

onquering the fear of trying new

ctivities, meaningful recreation

rovides opportunities to experience

ndependence not otherwise available

n mainstream society to people

with various physical limitations,isabilities or other special needs.

Recreational activities also build self

steem by presenting opportunities

or self-determination, growth and

ccomplishment.

ngaging in social interaction promotes

elationship-building by helping to

reak down the barriers of unfamiliarity

nd fear, and promote tolerance, trust

nd acceptance of others through

roup participation activities.

articipation in physical activities

lso increases longevity by reducing

isability-related health complications

nd increasing overall wellness.

Easter Seals does a great job ofcoordinating outings and securing

activities for the adult day programparticipants. Our daughter regularlyparticipates in activities like bowlingand movies, trips to the zoo andaquarium, and she really enjoys thesummer outings to the boardwalk

and picnics at the park.Parent of Easter Seals Adult Day

Program participant

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Presidents Council

Fiscal Year 2009

Summary AnalysisExpenses

Item Amount

Fund Raising Expense $436, 664

Direct Service $72,981,976

Management &

General Expense $3,993,407

National Fees $285,516

Total Expenses: $ 77,697,563

Revenue

Item A

Public Support $9

Program Service Fees $6,0

Govt Grants & Fees $67,4

Sales to the Public $2,4

Investment Income $(2

Other $

Total Revenue: $76,7

Funding SourcesState: NJ Dept. of Human Services,

Div. of Developmental Disabilities,

Div. of Mental Health Services; Dept.

of Children & Families, Div. of Youth

& Family Services; Dept. of Education,

Div. of Finance; Department of Labor,

Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation

County Funding: Hunterdon, M

Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Wa

Fees: Burlington, Camden, E

Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer, M

Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Uni

Local: Boards of Education, Pub

Federal: Dept. of Housing and

Development, Department of

Independence ($25,000+)

AnonymousCentury 21 Real Estate

CorporationCrippled Children Camp Assoc. Inc.Estate of Lioba E. BrennanHenry H. Kessler FoundationJessie V. MeadOtt Klein Foundation

Empowerment ($10,000 -$24,999)

Bayer CorporationBrian J. Fitzgerald & Linda

RondinelliEstate of Nelson C. DolandFriendly's Ice Cream CorporationGenuardis SupermarketsLinda & Alan Landis

Opportunity ($5,000 - $9,999)

Anonymous

Broadview NetworksCentury 21 AllianceCentury 21 Maria Realty, LLPCentury 21 Van Der Wende Assocs.Century 21 Worden & GreenCharles ParryCheryl & Alex YoungCommunity Health Charities of NJCVS CorporationDr. & Mrs. Anthony Volpe

Helen & Michael DrobnisJapanese Rotary District 2670Johnson & JohnsonMay & Samuel Rudin

Family FoundationNew Concepts Leasing, Inc.Paul & Mary Anne McLaughlinREAD Foundation

Robert Wood JohnsonFoundation

Scott LandisToys R Us Children's Fund, Inc.

William T. Byrne

Dignity ($2,500 - $4,999)

Angela RiciglianoAnonymous (3)Boston PropertiesCar Program, LLCCathi Day-ParryMy Office, LLCJill Ehrhardt

Kathleen PatrickKevin PaccioneKnights of Columbus /

St. Joseph's Council #4969NJ State Knights of Columbus /

Council #3495Robin DoyleRotary Club of Madison

Wendy Mirsky

Ability ($1,000 - $2,499)

Anonymous (6)Belleville Rotary ClubBenjamin WolfsonBetty S. Cash & Peter ByronCentury 21 Abrams, Hutchinson

& AssociatesCentury 21 Corporate OfficeCentury 21 Greater New Jersey

Broker's CouncilCentury 21 JR Gold Team RealtyCliff Stanley / Guest Supply, LLCDonald & Jeanette SeipEileen QuickEstate of Elizabeth RockefellerEstate of Ethel A. VassEstate of Jack GelowitsErika Lynn Foundation, Inc.Frank J. SullivanGiving Nest Preschool &

KindergartenHay Wun WainInvestors Savings Bank

Charitable FoundationJ. Knipper & Company, Inc.Jerome KatcherJignesh ShahJohn McIlwainJohn Zaehringer &

Patricia GriffinMass Mutual Financial GroupMary Ann & Ed UrbanoskiMercer Health & Benefits

Montclair Rotary FounMorristown Rotary CluNancy Goguen &

Richard MenningerNew Jersey Camp for

Blind ChildrenNew Jersey ManufacturNJ Council Knights of

Randy D. VanceRichard & Alice StensoRichard CharlinoRobert J. CiattoRobert & Paula CohenRotary Club of DenvilleRotary Club of HaddonRotary Club of Morris PRotary Club of NutleyRotary Club of

Parsippany-Troy HillRotary Club of WallkillRotary Club of West OrRoxbury Rotary Club

Ruth & Tom HarenchaSaker ShopRites, Inc.Sam's ClubSills, Cummis, EpsteinSisco Construction, IncStuart ClarkeThe Goddard SchoolThomas J. HayesTrent Dickey

V.F.W. of The United StVineland Lodge No. 434

A copy of the certified audit for fiscal year ending August 31st, 2009 is available upon request.


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Thank you to all of our

Corporate Sponsors

To all of the individuals, businesses, corp

entities, service organizations, and volun

who have partnered with us throughout

year to have a positive impact on the live

others, Easter Seals New Jersey expresse

deepest appreciation and gratitude.

Because of your dedication and commitm

Easter Seals is able to provide the high

level of service to our families with disab

and special needs in New Jersey


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Easter Seals isthankful for friendlike you who take

an active role in oumission to enabl

people withdisabilities or spec

needs, and theirfamilies, to live,

learn, work and plin their communitiwith equality, dign

and independence

Easter Seals isthankful for friendlike you who take

an active role in oumission to enabl

people withdisabilities or spec

needs, and theirfamilies, to live,

learn, work and plin their communitiwith equality, dign

and independence

Thank you to our Volunteers & Friends!


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A special thank you to all of the local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers who have con

to the mission of Easter Seals New Jersey either through volunteering of their time or providing donati

goods and other resources for various needs throughout Easter Seals New Jerseys programs year roun

1920s Essex House

33 East Car Wash of Ocean

A1 Limousine

Advanced Landscaping & DesignAjilon Staffing

Alans & Mininsohns Fabulous Florals

Allen C. Lox, CPA

Americana Hospitality Group

Applebees

Avenue Restaurant

Bayard Advertising Agency

Best Buy

Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation

Boscovs

Broadview Networks, Inc.

Bunker Hill Golf CourseCamden Riversharks

Camp America

ChemTec Pest Control Corp.

Christys Florist

Colts Neck Golf Club

Coopers Oil Company

Corporate Claims Management

Count Basie Theatre

Delta T Group North Jersey Inc.

Double Tree Hotel

Edible Arrangements

Eighteen Glass Company Inc.Fiddlers Elbow Country Club

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Fords Jewelers

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Frescos Restaurant

Hackettstown Trading Post

Harbor Pines Golf Club

Hercman Properties

Holiday Express

Home Depot

Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield

IBEW Local 827Jack Trocki Development

Jumping Brook Country Club

Junior League of Monmouth County

Klein & Radol, LLC

Knights of Columbus

Laymans Contracting

Legends Catering

Lenox China Outlet Store

Lin S

Lowes Home Imp

Lox Sto

Marine Rescue ProdMcLoones Restaurant

Medie

Millto

Mercer Health &

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New Jerse

NJM Insuran

Paper Mill P

PC W

Pennsauken Cou

Peterpaul &

Philadelphia Insurance CPhilip D. & Tammy S. Murphy Fo

Property Management Computer

Readingto

Robert Half Inte

Saker S

Sano

Scherin

Shoprite of East Brun

Sills, Cummis & G

St. Peters University

Stone HSun Natio

TD Bank Charitable Fo

The Erika Lynn Foundation fo

The Furniture X

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The Links at Briganti

The R.E.A.D. Fo

The New York Giants Footb

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TomatToshiba Business

Trenton

Trump National

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Turning Point R

Unique Image Co

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individual donations

corporate sponsorships

product donations

volunteering your time

hosting fundraising events in your community

Contact a member of Easter Seals New Jerseys development

department at (732) 257-6662 or visit us at www.eastersealsnj.org.

If you, your business, or your charitable group or organization

are seeking a way to create a positive image in your community,

please consider partnering with us and become a part of our family!

You, too, can have an impact on the lives of others through:

Be a Part of Our Family!Be a Part of Our Family!

Follow Us, Friend Us,Become a Fan!

You can be a part of helping to spreathe word about the lives of people

with disabilities being impacted

every day by Easter Seals.

Heres how:

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Yourlife and mine

shall be valued noby what we take...

by what we giveEdgar Daddy AlEaster Seals Found

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Phone: 732-257-6662Fax: 732-257-7373

www.eastersealsnj.org

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