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Facing ourFuture.

When it comesto the

future,there are three kinds of people:

those who let it happen,

those who make it happen,

and those who wonder what happened.

– John M. Richardson, Jr.

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TIt is the mission of New England Village, Inc. to enable adults living with developmental disabilities

to experience dignified, enriching lives as part of a dynamic, supportive campus community.

Front Cover: Residential CoordinatorAshley Bowen & Apartment 7 residentDonna Burke. This page: Art DirectorMelanie Rose-Zagwyn & Day Programparticipant Robert Worden.

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D E A R F A M I LY A N D F R I E N D S O F N E W E N G L A N D V I L L A G E :Significant milestones, like New England Village’s 35th anniversary celebration in 2007,tend to be a time of reflection. As we perused old photos and documentation from theVillage’s early days in preparation for this publication, we were filled with a sense ofamazement at how far we have come as an organization. The early struggles, thoughdifficult, were invaluable for the lessons they taught, and perhaps no lesson shaped ourfuture more than this one: never lose sight of your mission.

A message from ourChairman of the Board

and Executive DirectorThroughout the years, all major decisions have been driven by our desire to serve the unique needsof each and every individual who calls New England Village home. We started downsizing houses whenwe realized the merits of smaller scale living environments. The expansion of our day program offeringshappened in direct response to the varied interests and skill levels of our program participants. Tomeet the particular health and wellness needs of adults with developmental disabilities, we built theSollar Wellness Center. And, if you’ve been on our campus lately, you’ve probably noticed the flurryof construction that is going on, as we prepare for the opening of our first home this summer thatwas specifically designed to meet the distinctive requirements of our ageing population.

In reality, none of this would have been possible without the tremendous support of our dedicatedfamilies and friends or the generosity of our donors. From the beginning, philanthropy has played apivotal role in our ability to deliver the kinds of programs and services that distinguish New EnglandVillage from other residential programs. Our future is as bright as the beautiful smiles you will see inthe pages of this report and we thank all of you who have paved the way for us with your supportthroughout the years.

With deepest gratitude,

Charles Volpetti Bryan Efron, Ph.D.Chairman of the Board Executive Director

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Back to theFuture.

H O W D I D Y O U L O O K 3 5 Y E A R S A G O ?Have you changed with the times or are you still sporting that 1970’shairdo? Like most of us, the image that reflects in your mirror probablyresembles that person from long ago, but time and living has brought somuch more depth and interest to your face.

A similar analogy could be madefor New England Village (NEV): theenthusiasm and sense of urgencyassociated with youth is stillevident, but it is tempered by awisdom born of age andexperience. How different is theNew England Village of 2007 fromthe model envisioned by ourfounding families? Fundamentally,not all that different, for the tenetupon which it is based, that adultswith developmental disabilitiesshould have the opportunity to leadfulfilling lives has remained aconstant; however, some realdistinctions do exist since wewelcomed our fist residents some35 years ago.

Most of the early printedmaterials about NEV makereference to the Pembroke campusbeing the site of the first village.The perpetuation of a number ofnon-profit, non-sectarian villageswas originally part of the overallplan. In fact, when incorporated in1966, the organization’s name wasNew England Villages, Inc. and itremained that way until an officialname change to the singular NewEngland Village, Inc. in 1999.Therein lies the answer to one ofthe most frequently asked to ourcampus: “Why does the rock at the

entrance say New England Villages?”The decision not to pursue the

development of additional villagesand to put all our focus and energyinto the existing one evolved overtime. A number of factorscontributed to that determination.In the early years, weak financespresented the biggest expansionobstacle. In fact, it is not anoverstatement to say that in thosedays, we were fighting to sustainour very existence. The nextroadblock we encountered was the“community movement” whichdeveloped as a direct response tothe abuses taking place in largeremote institutions. Some fundingsources viewed the NEV model as aclose cousin to the institutionalmodel, which was consideredantiquated. As DMR (Department ofMental Retardation) licensingregulations changed in the late 70’s,it became clear to us that we nolonger met the criteria to belicensed and once more ourexistence was threatened.Eventually, after some legalposturing and strong public/familysupport, the provision to license“alternative” residential programswas incorporated into the newregulations.

Since those difficult periods

accentuated by very rigidphilosophical notions, the test oftime has proven the Village’sviability as a residential model.In the 90’s the paradigm ofconsumer/family choice gainedpopularity in Massachusetts andthroughout the country, i.e. let the

marketplace determine thedesirability of a service model. Andas you know, the marketplace hasindeed supported the Village’smodel!

By the late 1990’s it becameclear that finding suitable sites foradditional villages would be difficult

and expensive. Our families and ourboard grew increasingly content tofocus on our one village and findnew ways to further enrich thelifestyle of our Pembroke residentsand day program participants.

The New England Village oftoday is a strong, experienced and

financially sound organization andwhen we look in the mirror, we likewhat we see.

Above: Apartment 4 residentMatthew Bowen. 5

WH E N TH E S O L L A R WE L L N E S S C E N T E R , O U R S TAT E - O F -T H E - A R Thealth and wellness facility, first opened its doors in 2005, it quickly became apparent that New England Village wastaking enrichment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to an unparalleled level. Down the roadin Hanson, where New England Village Day Services is headquartered, big changes were also happening…

The Future isNow.

N EW E N G L AN DV I L L A G E DAYS E R V I C E S ( N E V D S )

What began as a small vocationalprogram serving 50 individuals in1972 has developed into amultifaceted array of day programopportunities for more than 140individuals from communitiesacross Massachusetts. Dayprogramming now includesvocational, enrichment, social,clinical, therapeutic and leisureactivities that take place 5 days aweek at our Hanson site, on ourPembroke campus and in thecommunity. With the following mixof offerings, we are well positionedto meet the unique needs of all theindividuals we serve.

Employment SupportsWith 97 individuals enrolled,

our employment programcontinues to grow despite a declinein available manufacturing jobs andthe availability of inexpensive labor-intensive products from oversees.To help address these issues, abusiness venture committeecomprised of NEV management,stakeholders and local businessleaders has been created and will

be exploring alternative vocationalopportunities that may include:starting our own product line in aniche market, working withimporters to repackage overseasmerchandise and online businessoptions.

Day Enrichment Program (DEP)Over the years, many

individuals have expressed aninterest in supplementing theirwork week with meaningful non-work activities and as a result ourday enrichment program wasstarted. This offering has evolvedinto a major program componentand now operates 5 days a weekwith an enrollment of 30 people.Participants may take part inactivities in a variety of interestareas such as: fitness, swimming,health and wellness education,music, art, volunteerism, and lifeskills instruction.

The Living Center (TLC)TLC began as a retirement

program, but over the years ourdefinition of retirement haschanged to include individuals notjust based on age, but on leisureinterests and needs as well. As aresult, today 20 individualsparticipate in The Living Center andits offerings in the community.

PathwaysThe Pathways program began as

a community based day programand was certified as a dayhabilitation in 2002 whentherapeutic and nursing servicesbecame part of the model.Currently the program serves 30members. Pathways strives to haveeach individual feel as though theyare a contributing member of theircommunity through activities suchas an annual Holiday Toy Drive andthe Pathways Wellness Ride, both ofwhich benefit local charities. A 2007CARF International Survey Reporton Pathways stated: “It is evidentthat persons served, theircaregivers, and the community atlarge benefit from theorganization’s programs andefforts.”

Each of the day programs utilizethe Sollar Wellness Center duringthe week. On weeknights andweekends the ResidentialEnrichment Program (REP)sponsors many activities there aswell, including a Community AdultEd program. Our founders’ dreamof providing residential, work andsocial facilities has been realized. Itturns out, they just hadn’t dreamedbig enough!

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T H I N G S A R E W O R K I N G O U TF O R S A M A N T H A C O N A N T

One of the more successful placements to come out of theEmployment Supports program in 2007 was the hiring of Samantha“Sam” Conant by Trader Joe’s of Hanover. Sam came to NEVDS inJanuary 2007 from Hanover High School. Since that time, she has donevery well transitioning from school to day services and her competitivejob. Sam tends to be quiet and shy, but her confidence level has greatlyincreased since working competitively and she loves earning apaycheck! Sam recently shared her work experiences with her peersduring a job readiness class. She was excited to do so, which issomething her shyness would have prevented her from doing in thepast. She was recently voted NEVDS “Worker of the Quarter” and wentout to lunch with some of her peers and staff to celebrate the award.

Sam’s mother Susan had this to say about her daughter’sinvolvement with the work program: “Sam is just blossoming and lovesher job at Trader Joe’s. We have seen such an improvement in her self-esteem and self-confidence in such a short time! We are so appreciativeof all your efforts on Sam’s behalf. Everyone at New England Village hasbeen so accommodating and helpful.”

Day and Community programparticipant Timothy McDonald.

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Investing in ourFuture.

F R O M I T S I N C E P T I O N , N E W E N G L A N D V I L L A G E H A S B E E Na forward facing organization. There have been times when our growth and expansion have been part of a longrange plan; in other instances they have been the direct result of an opportunity seized. Regardless, by remainingflexible and open to new ideas, New England Village has evolved into an exciting and multi-faceted organization.

History has taught us thatgrowth for the sake of growthdoesn’t work for us and each timethe addition of a new home orprogram has been considered,NEV’s management and board ofdirectors asks the same question:“Will we better be able to meet theunique needs of each Villageresident if we proceed?” Without aresounding “yes!” the proposedproject would not go forward. Twoexciting new housing developmentsthat received that ringingendorsement in 2007 was thepurchase of a home at 624 SchoolStreet and the construction of thenew Smith Duplex.

624 School Street was truly acase of opportunity knocking at ourdoor. The 2,500 square foot homesits on a 3.5 acre lot which directlyabuts our property behind theSollar Wellness Center. When theprevious owners put the house upfor sale last spring it becameobvious that the property could bea real asset to our community in thesame way the all-male Red Cape hasbeen. This new home will mirrorthe Red Cape’s model by providinga semi-independent livingarrangement for women and its firstinhabitants will take up residencythis spring.

One of the benefits of being asuccessful, long-standing humanservice agency, is that residentturnover is low. We know thepeople we serve very well andthose established relationshipsoffer a stability that makes it easierfor new people to transition in; but,being around for 35 years alsomeans that a portion of ourpopulation is now of retirement ageand their housing and lifestylerequirements have changed. Thenew Smith Duplex, which is actuallytwo 5-bed homes, is the first homewe have designed exclusively withthe older members of ourcommunity in mind.

Some notable features of theSmith Duplex include:� Interior and exterior spaces thatfully meet today’s accessibilitystandards

� Radiant heating for comfort andeconomy

� Separate medication rooms� Awake overnight staffing on bothsides of the duplex

� Fire sprinklers throughout thehome

� A staff well-educated in workingwith the elderly

� A large space designed specificallyfor The Living Center (NEV’sretirement program)

Once construction is completedon the new Smith Duplex,renovations on the old SmithHouse will begin. The renovatedhouse will become home to the fiveexisting House 1 residents andHouse 1 will ultimately bedemolished. If this all seems veryconfusing, rest assured this is a wellthought out plan based on anotherlesson learned throughout theyears: smaller living units are better.Gone are the days when residentsshare bedrooms and live in largegroup homes. In fact, while the newconstruction and new propertyactually gives us a gain of 14 beds,we are moving 8 of our currentresidents into these new slotsgiving us a net gain of 6 availablebeds, which we are activelymarketing to fill.

The future looks bright for NewEngland Village. Improved and ageappropriate living conditions aresure to enhance the quality of lifefor existing NEV residents. Fillingthe additional beds at the current,higher market rates will befinancially helpful to theorganization and as we welcomeeach new member to ourcommunity, we know newfriendships will be forged andfresh perspectives shared.

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Smith House residentJanet Hirsch.

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Jessica Simoes and TJFantasia at the Fall Formal

New resident Julie Morse New resident Ken Bunting Wellspring Farm owner Jim Vogel& John Koechlin.

OCTOBERConstruction begins on the newSmith Duplex, a home specificallydesigned to accommodate ourageing population.

The Village welcomes new Apt. 5resident Ken Bunting to ourcommunity.

NEV hosts an open house weektargeting admission candidates forour residential program.

NOVEMBERThe biennial Fall Formal event washeld on November 16th at theRidder Country Club.

SPEC IAL N EVANN IVERSARYCELEBRAT IONS I N 2007Special NEV AnniversaryCelebrations in 2007:15 years – Karen LaSalle20 years – Rita Limauro and

Elizabeth Taft25 years – Janice Hiatt30 years – Paige Belmonte35 years – Glenn Carey and

Beth Sheingold

I N MEMOR IAMMichael Stearns – Friend, co-workerand beloved House Manager of theRed Cape since October 2002. Mikedied on January 24, 2008 at the ageof 47.

MAYThe Village welcomes new residentJulie Morse to House 4.

J UN EMore than 600 people attend ourFamily Day 2007 Fiesta.

House Manager Michael Gaffey andresident Ken Delmonte present atthe 23rd Annual DMR HumanRights Conference focusing on howto help individuals reach theirdreams. Ken’s affiliation with radiostation WZLX is highlighted.

J U LYNEV purchases a home at 624School Street.

Several residents participate in aprogram at Wellspring Farm thatutilizes therapeutic riding, animalcare, and environmental awareness.

JANUARYThe Village beginsa year-long 35thanniversary celebration.

Annual Appeal campaign reaches anew high, raising donations inexcess of $170,000.

F EBRUARYThe Sollar Wellness Center holds itsfirst Annual Health & Wellness Fairfor adults with developmentaldisabilities, their staff and familymembers.

MARCHNew England Village receives atwo-year certification from theDepartment of Mental Retardation’sDivision of Quality Enhancement(aka QUEST). The final reportcommended the Village on itslongstanding, committed staff andtheir relationship with theindividuals they support.

Rick Pittman presents at the annualMassachusetts Low VisionConference on the developmentand design of the Watson House,illustrating how to build a home toaccommodate individuals with sightimpairments and physicallimitations.

APR I LNew England Village’s EndowmentFund exceeds $20M.

2007year inReview

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NEW HOUSES , new programsand new automation promise tomake 2008 another exciting year atthe Village. Here are some of thingsthat will be happening in ourcommunity throughout the year:

TH E LAUNCH of the “Artist inResidency Program” – a year-longseries that will bring together giftedartists from the community andNew England Village artisans. Thisprogram was made possiblethrough donations to the KimberlyAnne Markell Fund in memory ofLinda Markell.

TH E OPEN I NG of the newSmith Duplex in July, which willinclude a large space specificallydesigned for The Living Center.

TH E SPR I NG OCCUPANCYof the new home at 624 SchoolStreet which will provide asemi-independent livingarrangement for women.

Lookingahead

2008

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CELEBRAT I NG the significantNEV anniversaries of the followingresidents:10 years – Sarah Carr15 years – Barbara Esson, Cynthia

Gerardi, Joan Murray,Michele Rubin andCathryn Siegal

35 years – Marjorie Abrams, ArnoldFeigenson and MarilynQuintin

Marilyn Quintin Michele Rubin Cathryn Siegal

Arnold Feigenson Cynthia Gerardi Joan Murray

Majorie Abrams Sarah Carr Barbara Esson

TH E I NTRODUCT ION of an“Emerging Leaders Program” –a management mentoring programfor staff who have been identified aspotential leaders within theorganization.

TH E MA JOR RENOVAT IONof the existing Smith Homebeginning in September.

TH E STATE OF TH E ARTautomation of almost all businessoffice functions.

DonorsJanuary 1, 2007 –

December 31, 2007

LEADERSH I P G I F TS$1,000,000+Reynolds Rich Smith Trust

$100,000+Robert and Myra KraftArnold and Siema SollarJane Watson

VI LLAGE STAR$50,000 – $99,999An Anonymous Foundation

CHAMP ION$20,000 – $49,999Brian & Marilyn Shannahan(State Street*)

The William MarxFoundation

PARTN ER$10,000 – $19,999Joseph and Connie Blair(The Capital GroupCompanies*)

Betsy & David EpsteinMimi & Joseph H. PlumbDavid & Ann ReisenElinor SvensonDorothy Wigor

VI S IONARY$5,000 – $9,999Mr. & Mrs. Steven BurbankRobert & Esta EpsteinRudolf & Gisela MuellerNehemias Gorin CharitableFoundation

The Ray FamilySteven WidermanAnonymous

BEN EFACTOR$2,500 – $4,999Leonard & Audrey KleimanJoseph & JoAnn KneafseySabrina & Bob NicholsonNew England Village ParentsCommittee

Robert PothDiana M. ReisenJoseph & Sally Soucar

PATRON$1,000 – $2,499Robert AlkonMaxine & Jerome BelsonGary & Frances BennettThe Co-Op Connection LLCRay & Marian DesautelsDonald & Beverly EssonPauline FeldmanThomas & Margaret GilbertJacqueline Evans & Ezra GlaserJames & Jane HarpelEdward & Nancy HeimanHelen and George LaddCharitable Corp.

Mitzi KaitzBernard & Pat KoechlinHans J. LuwaldMarjorie Ann Abrams TrustBarbara & Myron MarkellRichard & Anna McDonaldIrene MottLisa M. PothStephen & Mary QuintinClaire & Ambrose ReinhalterElizabeth W. ReisenMarcia S. RiesmanRudy & Elaine SchottEli ShapiroNew England Village SiblingsCommittee

Aaron & Zelda SiegalAbe & Shelley SmithMarilyn Sollar & JohnMcCormack

I T I S W I TH S I N C E R E G R AT I T U D Ethat we thank all the individuals, corporations andfoundations who made donations to New EnglandVillage in 2007. (Donations made to our 2007 AnnualAppeal Campaign received as of February 8, 2008are listed here as well.)

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Richard & Jean SpringJohn and Carole SullivanCharles & Freeda VolpettiAnonymous

SPONSOR$500 – $999Herb & Myrna AltsherBernard & Constance Breslin(Federated Dept. StoresFoundation*)

The David A. & ShoshannaWingate Foundation

Raymond & Lisa DesautelsEdward H. Mank FoundationGregory A. EhretJill V. Kaner and Mary T. FarrenIra & June GelbFred GordonAllan & Muriel GreenblattInsurance Professionals ofNew England

Paul LeemanHoward & Patricia LesterBernard & Cynthia MollodBrendan MurckoNorman & Julia BobrowFamily Foundation

Joanne B. PerriensJames RossDolores SalzmanDaniel H. SheingoldBarry & Carol SheingoldEmil SoucarSpina Bifida Association ofMassachusetts

Robert & Katharine SturgisKevin & Edith SullivanJohn & Jane Tisdale

SUPPORTER$200 – $499Leonora BelmonteDorothy BerkovichMark & Betsy BowenPeter & Linda BraunEdward & Kelly BrownJohn & Sarah BurtonBWD Group LLCPaul and Esta-Jean CahnBryan CaveChris CooneyDr. & Mrs. Alan DolberRobert & Diane DufaultFrank DuranteBryan & Robin EfronWilliam & Ann FarrellThe Fitzgerald GroupFurtado Freight Lines Inc.Myron & Myrna GinsbergRobert GordonBill and Mary Grace(Houghton MifflinCompany*)

Richard & Ilene Granstein

James HerscotMargaret Shannahan Kantner& David Mayo

Howard & Sandy KellnerPatrick & Julia KoechlinH. William & Helen KosterAnne LamirNorman & Michelle LattmanDavid and Kathleen LimauroJohn & Maria McKiernanJames & Helene MorseJane Murphy &Mary Jane Murphy

Saundra NeubardtNimkoff Rosenfeld &Schechter, LLP

Joseph PilachowskiAlan C. PorterRadisson Hotel Pymouth HarborRichard D. & Hinda RosenbergMichael & Patty RosenblattNorman S. Rosenfield &Arline Harris

Samuel & Phyllis RubinovitzJay & Eleanor SamuelsSchlossberg-SolomonMemorial Chapels

David & Barbara SchneiderPeter & Carole SegalKathleen ShannahanKelsey ShannahanMary ShannahanCourtney ShannahanHarry & Elaine SilberglaitBetsy SmithSteven & Denise SoucarMary M. SullivanTyco Employee MatchingGift Program*

Harry UhlmanJoseph WernerEdward and Judith WilchynskiCookie & Steve WoolfAnonymous (6 gifts)

FR I ENDUP TO $199Charles & Catharine AllenLouise AmeenApothecare South Shore, Inc.Armor Industries IncorporatedHelen ArmstrongJames & Susan BaileyJerome & Renee BallBenjamin & Susan BarclayDonna M. BarishianBruce A. & Robert L. BealJames & Joan BeauchampDaniel BellissimoRalph BelmonteMichael BenjaminLarry & Barbara BermanSorel Faith BermanBernard G. & Nancy J. BerkmanFoundation

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Joan F. BernsCharlotte S. BinderTed and Barbara BloomRobert BorrMae D. BortnickJohn BowenKatya BowenOlga BowenJodi F. Abbott &Robert H. Brown

Ruth R. BuddBobbie & Mac BursteinNelson & Muriel BursteinDavid & Nancy BurtCail RealtyAgnes CampbellNeal CarnamRobert & Sara CarneyMoses CarrJordan M. CohenEdmund U. CohlerJune & George ColellaElliot ComenitzCongregation Beth JacobHenry & Marilyn CorkinThe Corporation ForLong-Term Care Certific

Coyle & Caron LLCPeter & Charlotte CurrieJack & Eileen DarmanThomas & Carol DavidowAndrew & Gayle DavisCynthia Fuller DavisDenise DesautelsRobert DevineRuth B. DimondSheila DrillKathleen M. ElliottPaul EtkindCarol R. FeinbergDavid & Sydney FeldmanAnna-Marie FerraroRickford & Patricia FisherJames & Catherine FlahertyErwin & Ruth ForleySeymour & Charlotte FrankAlan & Judith FrommerPeter & Susan GailunasNorine E. GannonAmanda Ciafone & Dan GilbertStewart & Sandra GlassmanJerry & Betty GoldbergSusan E. GoldyMichael and Bambi GoodAnthony GordonIrving A. GouldRobert & Elizabeth GrahamAnn M. GriffinMichael & Louise GrossmanFrederick HaddadGeoffrey B. HaddadMary J. HaddadJames & Vanessa HammondDr. Jeffrey & Lauren HarrisonEleanor M. Hart

Martin & Deborah QuittDennis & Julia ReardonMark & Carolyn ReibelRobert & Linda RiceEugene N. RiesmanFrederick & Margaret RooneyFrances RosenbergGary & Daune RosenbergRabbi & Mrs. James RosenbergNancy RosengardAdrienne RubinPeter & Sally RuscittoNorman & Ethel SadowskyDonald & Anne SawyerMartin & Betty ScalesS. Lawrence & Judith P. SchlagerSydra A. SchnipperJoan E. SchumanSusan SciarrattaWilliam & Joanne SegalRebecca J. SegelIrvin & Betty Lou ShadleWolf ShapiroDavid ShawPeg ShawMichael SheffLaurie SheffieldSidney SherterJerome P. & Joan ShifterLeonard & Joan ShulmanSimon of Cyrene SocietyRobert Glenn SmithStephen & Rosalie SnyderHank & Jane SolomonAdam & Phyllis SonnenscheinJohn F. Spence, Jr.Randy SpurrierMargaret SteinerArthur & Ellen SternNancy D. StevensonScott & Pam StewartMary & Harvey StruthersLisa L Hicks & Elliot G. SwanDaniel & Louise TarsyMaria L. G. TruslowHerbert & Deborah TurneyShepard & Cynthia TyeVilla Rosa RestaurantLaura VittoriosoFrancine G. WachtAllan & Ann Sattler-WalkerJudith P. WalkerEileen WashburnLewis & Reggie WeinsteinWilliam Green & AssociatesPaula WolkHenry & Felice YagerYonkers Hardware JanitorialSupply Inc.

Jerold & Abbe YoungChristian YoungermanBarry ZimmanLyna & Joe ZommickAnonymous (9 gifts)

W. Clarke HaywoodJerome A. HoliberJohn & Frances Senner-HurleySamuel & Ruth HurvitzBarry & Doris HymanTed & Sandra JosephJoanne KaminskiMichael KantnerJack & Barsha KantorAaron & Mildred KellerEmily KoechlinIrving & Ann KofskyEllis & Debra KolodnyCharleen KressMelvin & Maxine KutchinFrederick & Antoinette LaSalleLasell Village EducationDepartment

Betty LatnerCynthia A. LealCharles & Alice LeidnerStanley LevineEdwin A. LevyPeter & Paula LunderRuth LunderCatherine & James LydonStephen & Laurel LyleMaid For You, Inc.Siobhan M. MaioR. Priestly MalmBarbara P. MankJoseph MarcusAllan & Sally Martin

Bob & Laura MassaRobert & Helen MassaWilliam & Deborah MatthewsEdward & Mary McCauleyBarbara McDonoughPaul J. McGoldrickRichard McGoldrickThomas & Helene McGrailJohn J. McGrath & Mary E. WattsJudith MedaliaThe Melvin and Doris SirowFoundation, Inc

Daniel MeusLee Ruth MillerMartin MillerRobert MooreCarlton & Lara MorrisAdrienne MorrisseyJohn S. MullenMary Jane MurphyRichard & Patricia MurphyLorraine MusicoGregory & Donna MuzzyMelba NathanRichard & Angela NielsenBarbara NimkoffSarah F. OstroffJudith PaigeJean PearlsteinAnn PeckAva Bry PenmanAnthony & Julia PerfettiPresident Titanium Co., Inc.

Apartment 7 resident Carrie Wells.

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IN-K I ND DONAT IONSNew England Village receivedin-kind donations from thefollowing individuals andcorporations in 2007:Building 19Cummins Allison CorporationMary FullerThe Pastene Companies, LTD.Society of St. Vincent de PaulSteven W. WidermanSunshine Pool Company

MATCH ING G I F TSNew England Village receivedmatching gifts from thefollowing corporations in2007:Federated Department StoresFoundation

Houghton Mifflin MatchingGift Program

John Hancock FinancialServices, Inc.

State Street MatchingGift Program

The Capital Group CompaniesCharitable Foundation

Tyco Employee MatchingGift Program

TR I BUTE G I F TSNew England Village receivedan honorary or memorial giftfor the following people in2007:IN HONOR OF:Marjorie AbramsFlorence BaumoelPaige BelmontePaul BerangerThe Berkovich FamilyCharlotte BinderMatthew BowenOlga BowenIrma CarnamBryan EfronEdwin Roy Eisen

ENDOWMENT &OTH ER FUNDSNew England Village hasestablished permanentlyrestricted endowment fundsand other special funds, theearnings from which willsupport the Village andspecific initiatives for manyyears to come.New England VillageGeneral Endowment

Jane and Stuart WatsonFoundation Endowment

The Yvonne and Philip BackusEndowment for the Arts atNew England Village

Wellness and HealthPromotion Endowment

Capital Needs FundShirley WidermanRemembrance Fund

HOMAGE TO OURMAJOR DONORSWe would like to express oursincere gratitude to thefollowing individuals/truststhat have over the yearsdonated or solicited on NEV’sbehalf, greater than $100,000to the Village’s endowmentand/or capital fund. There isno doubt that their generosityhas been indispensable inhelping us achieve our vision.

$1,000,000+Philip Backus Revocable TrustLeo & Theresa LaChanceNEV Women’s CommitteeReynolds Rich Smith TrustArnold & Siema SollarJane & Stuart WatsonFoundation, Inc.

An Anonymous Foundation

$500,000+Daphne G. Fuller ConservatorAcct.

$100,000+Maurice & Shirley AbramsJoseph & Connie BlairRay & Marian DesautelsEstate of Florence KaitzGreenberg

Mr. Jacob HiattRobert & Myra KraftRudolf & Gisela MuellerBrian & Marilyn ShannahanEli ShapiroThe William Marx FoundationAn Anonymous Donor

Allan FeldmanLisa HeimanJanet HirschKyle HundleyFlorence, Sam & Stanley KaitzJohn KoechlinRita LimauroNatalie LuwaldJudy MarkellMarilyn Sollar &John McCormack

Abigail NooneRobert Poth Jr.Sue RayDavid ReisenNathaniel ReisenSusan Rosenberg &Jeffrey Roose

Michele RubinElinore SamuelsKevin ShannahanArnold & Siema SollarDavid SollarPhilip SoucarLenore Wolbarsht

IN MEMORY OF:Dr. & Mrs. Maurice AbramsTerry Faye AbramsonDr. Stewart ArmstrongDavid H. & Bertha M. BloomJ. Bradley BowenRenee & Ed ButlerJoseph CarusoRobert ColemanEdward CrowleyMarianne DesautelsJohn DiCalogeroBertha FeigensonAracelys FinkNathan FriedmanWilliam HandyPapa HaroldElizabeth HeffronBeverly KadisMiriam Frank KatoffChiara LevinFrances MackLinda MarkellOscar MillerSamuel & Jessie PinslyBetty & Loring ReedMichael ReedLois SallenFrances SegalSteward ShapiroCelia ShapiroLeonard, Shirley &Terry Sheingold

Dorothy SolomonSidney StammellAnthony SullivanAbe TrieffShirley & Bill WidermanZolloto Family Members

Red Cape residents Glenn Carey, Chip Fitts & David Reinhalter.

Music Instructor Sean Carr & Apartment 4 resident Peter Burbank.

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VOLUNTEERS/AF F I L IAT IONSNew England Village thanksall our 2007 volunteers,affiliates and partners forhelping us to fulfill our missionand for making a difference inthe lives of others.ACCESSAILAnimal Rescue League of BostonBest Buddies CitizensBest Buddies MassachusettsBrockton MSPCABryantville Elementary SchoolBryantville PTOCardinal Cushing CentersCongregation Beth JacobConway HouseEK Shriver CenterEugene O’ConnorFood Pantry at St. VincentDe Paul

Food Pantry at 1st EvangelicalLutheran ChurchFrank GreeneFriendship HouseThe Guardian CenterHanson Council on AgingHanson Community ChristmasHanson Fire DepartmentHanson LibraryKingston Public LibraryThe Lord’s GardenMary Drew Sewing CircleMSPCA Metro SouthNEV Parents CommitteeNEV Siblings CommitteeThe New England WildlifeCenter

Pembroke Community MiddleSchool

Pembroke Council on AgingPembroke High SchoolPembroke Military SupportGroup

Pembroke Police DepartmentPembroke Public LibraryPeter TanguayPilgrim HopePHS Best Buddies ChapterPlymouth Council on AgingPlymouth County Sheriff ’sDepartment

Plymouth FitnessPlymouth Public LibrarySalvation ArmySilver Lake CommonsSister Mary PierezSouth Shore CommunityAction Council

South Shore JoeysSpecial Olympics MassachusettsThe Ruth HouseThe Women’s AllianceVictoria Constantino

EMPLOYERSNew England Village thanksthose businesses that providedcontract work or supportedemployment opportunities forNEV residents and dayparticipants in 2007.Allied IndustriesBFI Print Communications, Inc.Buckley AssociatesC & S Candy Co.Dr. Wolf Veterinary ServiceE.K. DesignsFoley & Wallace AssociatesHanson FloristHeights CrossingKohl’sLite Control Corp.L.L. BeanMaline TileOpera Medical ComponentsShaws Supermarket (Hanson)South Shore LogisticsSprocket ExpressT&K Asphalt ServicesTrader Joe’sThe Corporation for Long-TermCare Certification, Inc.

Uno FoodsVenus WafersVERC Mobil StationWebster Printing & MailingCo., Inc.

FUND I NG SOURCESNew England Village is mostappreciative of our variousfunding sources which enableus to provide the highestquality services possible.Massachusetts Department ofMental Retardation

New Jersey Department ofMental Retardation

Massachusetts Commission forthe Blind

Massachusetts RehabilitationCommission

The Division of MedicalAssistance

Abington SchoolsCarver SchoolsBridgewater/Raynham SchoolsWhitman Hanson SchoolsPrivate FeesPhilanthropyCapital ContributionsEndowment Income

Back Cover: ResidentialCoordinator Kristen McCraywith House 2 residents KristenFontoni (L) & Karen LaSalle (R).

Makinga Difference

BOARD OF D I RECTORSPeter Braun, M.D.Esta-Jean CahnDiane DufaultRobert Feldman, TreasurerMargaret Gilbert, SecretarySteven KaitzCarolyn S. Lilly, M.D.T. Kenwood MullareSabrina H. NicholsonBrian ShannahanBarry SheingoldCharles Volpetti, ChairmanJames Zuckernik

Annual Report designed byPinkham Advertising & Design.Written and edited by DoloresRezendes. Thanks to DavidGrossman of Gurnet RoadPhotography for much of thephotography throughout thisreport.

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LaChance House resident Mary Bastian.

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