Greater Waltham Arc Annual Report

2017

Celebrating 61 Years of Service 1956—2017

GWArc is committed to the inclusion of all people with disabilities. For information and

assistance, please contact our main office.

56 Chestnut Street, Waltham, MA 02453

PHONE 781-899-1344 TDD 781-899-8555

www.gwarc.org

 

 

Our Mission GWArc’s mission is to serve children, adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the community, utilizing a person-centered planning approach.

We provide quality, flexible programs, services and supports which maximize independence, foster

inclusion, promote self-advocacy and build community connections. GWArc programs are

based upon self-determination, sound teaching practices and the latest technology.

GWArc is committed to advocacy and legislation to influence attitudes and perceptions so individuals

may choose and achieve life goals.

GWArc programs are funded by the Division of Medical Assistance (MassHealth), the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

and private fees.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredits the Day Habilitation and CBDS

Programs. Day Habilitation and CBDS programs are licensed by the Department of Developmental Services

Survey and Certification process.

Referrals are received through the Department of Developmental Services, Department of Medicaid

Assistance, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.

GWArc also accepts private pay.

 

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From the Chief Executive Officer Greetings and welcome to GWArc’s 2017 Annual Report, as we review another remarkable year at this agency.

As 2016 closed, we celebrated GWArc’s 60th Anniversary with two events: a Gala with awards honoring a local friend of GWArc, who is in a state office, and a long time employee; and a Community Dance Party for participants and their families, friends and staff – it was great!

2017 brought successful events—our new “Spring for GWArc!” WCAC Live TV Auction fundraiser and of course our 47th

Annual Harvest Breakfast. As the year progressed, we welcomed several new staff members, including Director of the ECB Program. We are pleased to have new staff and new ideas while we value the longevity of current staff, as well.

GWArc participants enjoyed a year full of activities, as you will see inside this report—from new experts coming to our programs to our very busy Recreation Program. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program continued to grow and we are happy to serve so many in the community.

Beginning in the summer, the Board of Directors and I have worked to better understand the financial implications of the agency’s challenges—in particular, the aging population, decrease in numbers served and projections for operational expenses with even more intensive staffing needed. Therefore the new Strategic Plan 2018-20 calls for continued enhancement of current programming and outreach to referral sources and families who may consider sending participants to GWArc. This outreach will be varied to include our networking for the AFC program as well as Community Based Day Supports (CBDS) programming and our employment programs.

Overreaching all of this is the plan to re-brand the agency—a new name for a bright future—and you will see this in early 2018, with a new name, website, print materials and a fresh look at how GWArc is presented to all stakeholders. We look forward to this change and the opportunity to reach all involved to provide details about our new initiatives and new look.

Many thanks for a wonderful year of your support and hopes for a good next year for our agency and for all of you, our stakeholders and a most important part of our ongoing efforts.

Roz Rubin, GWArc CEO, plans for the coming year with John Peacock and Marcia MacClary (seated), Co-Presidents, GWArc 2018 Board of Directors.

Roslynn Rubin, Ed.D Chief Executive Officer  

 

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Activities and Accomplishments: Sailing with Community Boating’s Universal Access Program Bentley Service-Learning students volunteer three days a week Weekly music therapy with John Buchanan, drumming with

Mace Miller and music with James Jones (Day Hab and CBDS) Arts programming, art therapy and pet therapy (Day Hab and

CBDS) Visits by McDevitt Middle School 8th graders (Day Hab and

CBDS) Plants on 2 project to teach participants to care for plants Attendance at Legislative Reception at the MA State House and

City Leaders Forum at GWArc (Day Hab and CBDS) Shopping and delivering to food pantries as part of the Rotary-

GWArc Food Pantry Project (Day Hab and CBDS)

Day Habilitation

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Employment, CBDS & Transitions Activities and Accomplishments: Community Based Day Supports (CBDS): Weekly delivery of Meals on Wheels in the Waltham community Career Days with presentations by representatives of Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Wingate at Weston Creation of new leisure area on first floor of 31 Woodland Road Bentley Service-Learning students volunteer one day a week Gardening at Woodland Road and Waltham Community Garden

Employment Group Supported Employment sites at Brandeis, Bentley, Babson and Lasell College continue to thrive Supported individuals working in competitive jobs in the

community

School to Work Transitions Transitions Summer Program held at Brandeis University Supported high school students as they held part-time jobs or

volunteer positions in the community

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Adult Family Care

Activities and Accomplishments: Supporting over 40 Caregivers Implementation of new MassHealth AFC regulations Advocating for AFC funding and educating legislators at the

State House about the program Testimony before state agencies in support of our program and

families Significant marketing of program, including taping of a Public

Service Announcement on WCAC-TV The Waltham Channel and outreach to communities in three counties through attendance at transitions fairs, multiple networking events, presentations to various community groups and participation at numerous conferences

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Recreation

Activities and Accomplishments: Busy and popular schedule of activities in Waltham and

beyond Recreation dances held 5 times a year, open to the community Watch City Self Advocates meet monthly, with continued

support for Operation American Solder and 2 joint meetings with GWArc’s Program Advisory Committee annually

Two children’s activities with Waltham Recreation

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Workforce/Administration

Activities and Accomplishments: Staff trainings in clinical issues, workplace safety and self care Staff received an anniversary raise and holiday bonus Staff recognition through staff breakfast and lunch Continued consultation with DDS to improve programming and

staff skills Strategic Plan 2018-20 in progress

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Marketing & Development

Activities and Accomplishments: Celebrated GWArc’s 60th Anniversary with a Gala and

Community Dance Party “Spring for GWArc!” WCAC TV Live Auction was our

successful new Spring fundraiser Artists of GWArc displayed artwork at the Waltham Public

Library and donated paintings to Hillcrest Properties for display in Waltham commercial buildings

Annual Harvest Breakfast fall fundraiser was a great success! Grants received for arts programming, Day Habilitation

equipment, School to Work Transitions Program, Employment Services and Memory Café project

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Revenue Government Contracts 2,752,734 Commercial Sales and Contracts 439,107 In-Kind Contributions 97,662 Fundraising 163,945 Fees for Service 17,432 Investment Return 226,206 Release from Restriction 0 Total Revenue 3,697,086 Expenses Staff Wages, Taxes & Benefits 1,885,014 Client Wages, Taxes & Benefits 318,670 Occupancy and Depreciation 340,768 Program Services 916,772 Administrative 167,024 Total Expenses 3,628,248

FY17 Revenue Government Contracts 74%; Commercial Sales and Contracts 12%; In-Kind Contributions 3%; Fundraising 4%; Fees for Service 1%; Investment Return 6%; Release from Restriction 0%.

Complete audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 are available on request.

GWArc financial statements are audited by: Kevin P. Martin & Associates, P.C.

FY17 Expenses Staff Wages, Taxes & Benefits 52%; Client Wages, Taxes & Benefits 9%; Occupancy and Depreciation 9%; Program Services 25%; Administrative 5%.

Greater Waltham Arc, Inc. Summary Statement of Revenue and Expenses

July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

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GWArc is governed by a Corporate Membership of 51 volunteers who elect a 15-member Board of Directors to oversee corporate operations. These volunteers represent the Greater Waltham community, including participants in GWArc programs, family members, the professions, local businesses and local service organizations. They provide valuable expertise, linkages and support to the organization.

GWArc Board of Directors 2017

Honorary Trustees

John Battaglino (deceased) Arthur DeVincent (deceased)

Robert Donoghue Jean Poirier Foster

Russ Malone Anthony Mangini

Frederick Tortola (deceased)

Marcia MacClary, Co-President John Peacock, Co-President Greg Abel, Vice President

Greg Abel, Treasurer Don Willfong, Secretary

Joseph Chiarelli Harvey Fisher Bob Clement Kelly Hill Gerald Cosby Leah Igdalsky Robbie Dembo Adam Maher Peter Dixon Eric R. Prichard, Esq. David Felton

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Edward V. Bowler Connie Braceland Kathleen H. Bradley Brandeis University Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels Inc. Brookline Bank Brown & Brown, P.C. John L. Burns Alvin and Teresa Cadieux Sean Cadieux Lorelei Capuzzi John Carrig Thomas M. Casey Susan Castillo Yolanda Cellucci Christine Cerrone John Cerullo Charlesbank Estates, Inc. Charlesbank Garden Apartments The Chateau Restaurant Pramod and Savita Chauhan Bob and Annette Clement

A to Z Handyman Service Susan Abend Anne Alexander Michael Alexander Arc of Massachusetts Arlex Oil Corporation Joseph and Doris Arsenault Atlantic Charter Insurance Felicia Aucoin Maia and Donnie Aucoin James Baron, Esq. Justin and Kathy Barrett Michael J. Barrett The Battaglino Family Bentley University Thomas and Ruth Bergin Virginia Bergin Bird Precision Henry and Elizabeth Bjorkman Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA Robert and Bundy Boit Samuel H. Boit Boston Bark Corp. Boston Properties

A Special Thank You to Our Generous FY 2017 Donors

Generous donations throughout the year in support of our appeals, fundraising events and grant proposals are so important as they help to provide the many extras that make GWArc’s programs and services so special.

Community trips, Artists of GWArc art workshops taught by local artists, music therapy, healthy cooking classes and adaptive equipment are just some of the many inspired additional offerings that set our agency apart.

Thank you to our donors and volunteers.

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FY17 Donors Coastal Capital Group LLC Stephen Colangelo George Coleman Robert L. Coleman Colvin's Inc. Richard Cooney Lisa Corbett Annette and Norman Cormier Thomas B. Coxall Cronin Plumbing and Heating Flora and Anita D'Angio Ann M. Darcy DCU Digital Federal Credit Union Debra Dellacamera Delta-T Group Massachusetts Judy A. Derle Deveney & Sons Carol DeVincent Kevin and Paulette Dillon Angie Doucette Jeffrey M. Doucette Foundation Ken B. Doucette DreamingCode Duffy Properties Lisa Dumont Dunkin' Donuts Theresa M. Dwyer East Cambridge Savings Bank Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Economised Time Services The Ehwa Family Chris Eldrett Electronic Fasteners, Inc. Eversource Energy Foundation

Failla & DeFrancesco Family Dentistry FastSigns of Waltham Stuart S. and Beatrice M. Fay David Felton First Parish Church in Waltham Lynne and Harvey Fisher Gerald C. Fogg Foundation for MetroWest Marilyn and Donald Garand Glenna Gelineau Denise and William Gilbert Betty Giordano Joseph M. Giordano Paul W. and Pamela Giunta Ida M. Goffredo Norma R. Goldberg Golf Express/NE Golf Guide Bob and Judith Hardiman Ruth Harutunian Kelly Hill Hillcrest Consultants Hobbs Brook Management LLC Kay Hodge Patricia Horgan Ann Marie Huff Nancy Huff/The Huff Family Diane Hyde Aaron Igdalsky Andrea Igdalsky IMS 2000 Building Maintenance Inc. James G. Jacobs William M. Jarrett

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FY17 Donors

Jones Partnership Fund Joyce Funeral Home Keane Fire & Safety Equipment Co., Inc. Daniel and Maureen Keleher Kevin P. Martin & Associates, PC Debra Kimball Ruth Kornegay Koutoujian Committee Bud and Linda LaCava Ralph Lauretano Angela LeBlanc Oscar and Barbara LeBlanc Richard and Martha LeBlanc Terrence and Gail LeBlanc The Leland Home John E. and Eileen Lilley Debora Lingos Arlene and Robert Lopez Daniel F. and Margaret MacAdam Loughry Charitable Fndn. Trust Marcia MacClary Adam Maher Russ Malone Evelyn and William Maloney Lynn and Patrick Maloney Jack & Elinor Marcou Charitable Foundation William Marder Massachusetts Medical Society

Jeannette A. McCarthy Joan McDonald Ellen M. McGaffigan Britta and Donald McNemar Middlesex Sheriff's Office Joan E. and George Miller Mace Miller Minute Man Arc The Moody Street Group Mount Auburn Hospital Jack Murphy Murphy Fuel Corporation Mutual of America Arthur and Sylvia Nally The Nelson Companies Newton-Wellesley Hospital John Nicolazzo & Son Landscaping Louis Nocera Jill Nolan Not Your Average Joe's Geneva and Real Nowlan Henry O'Neil Nan and Paul Okarma Walter and Christin Oneschuk Paul J. Pantano, DPM Anne E. Parisi Antoinette Parisi Park Lodge Hotel Group Park Place Realty Trust II Stella Pathiakis Paws and Pillows John & Louise Peacock Mary Pelletier People's United Community

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FY17 Donors

This list includes donors from July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact GWArc Marketing & Development with any questions at 781-899-1344 x4147.

Fndn/People’s United Bank Barbara Piacentino Pro Tech Towing & Recovery, Inc. William Quinn Readings by Maria Eileen Reardon John Reardon Michael Reardon Revenue Management Corporation Phyll Ribakoff Rockland Trust Rockland Trust-Peoples Federal Foundation Inc. Pauline Romano Rotary Club of Waltham RTN Federal Credit Union Roslynn Rubin Maureen Salkin Larry Saloman Linda Scannelli Stephen Scaparotti Stephanie J. and Brian Schaffhausen Cynthia Scholz Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group Maria Sheehan Roberta Stanley Ann Stanton Stanton Insurance

Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Corp. of MA Stephen Stepanian Carol Takvorian TD Bank TJX Foundation Diana K. Topjian TripAdvisor Charitable Fndn. True Value by Ideal/ Pavers by Ideal Mark Tuler, DPM Unified System The UPS Store #0311 The Village Bank Michael and Vincenza Vinciullo Charitable Fndn. W.B. Mason Co., Inc. Robert J. Waddick Waltham Community Foundation Waltham Cultural Council Waltham Firefighters Local 866 Waltham Floor Covering Waltham Lions Club Watertown Savings Bank Patricia and Thomas White WickedLocal Don Willfong Rita N. Wolfson Women's Action Alliance Robert Young 

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Greater Waltham Arc Day Habilitation, Adult Family Care and Recreation 56 Chestnut Street Waltham, MA 02453 781-899-1344 781-899-8555 (TDD)

Blanche I. Battaglino Center Employment, CBDS and Transitions 31 Woodland Road Waltham, MA 02451 781-899-2206 781-899-4710 (TDD)

 

56 Chestnut Street, Waltham

31 Woodland Road, Waltham

GWArc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and an affiliated chapter of the Arc of Massachusetts and the Arc of the United States.