Capital Campaign Report - Amherst Survival Center

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Helping Neighbors in Need
2010 – 2013
Capital Campaign Report
A Letter from the Campaign Chair A Letter from the Executive Director
The building of the new home for the Amherst Survival Truly this campaign has demonstrated that the Amherst When I first visited the Amherst Survival Center as a Very special credit goes to John and Elizabeth Armstrong, who
Center is a milestone—for our organization and for Survival Center community is created by and sustained by the volunteer in 2003, in the cramped basement of the from the very beginning rolled up their sleeves and became
our community. We asked you to re-imagine how our generosity of neighbors helping their neighbors. The opening old North Amherst schoolhouse, I was impressed indispensable members of the team, giving immense amounts
community provides basic assistance to our neighbors in of the new building celebrates the values of compassion and – impressed by how much could get done in a seemingly of time, consideration, insight and funding to the project.
need, and you responded with unprecedented generosity and giving that distinguish our community. impossible space; impressed with the sense of welcome and Throughout they have retained a commitment to helping the
enthusiasm. sharing among volunteers, staff and clients; and impressed Center mature and strengthen, ensuring that we can thrive
On behalf of the Capital Campaign Committee, I with the ambitious hopes of improving the Center’s facility to not just today, but in the years to come.
Whereas the Center has long been known for its open door thank each of you for all that you have offered to the reflect the spirit of dignity with which services were offered.
policy—welcoming one and all in need of assistance—during Amherst Survival Center over the past three years, Lynn Griesemer, Jan Eidelson, and Susan Lowery also need
this campaign the Center has been on the receiving end of that and hope you will visit us at the new building to share in our Little did I know during that first visit that I would have a front- mention as the campaign’s core volunteer team. They gave
same kindness. You opened your homes and establishments to appreciation and community. row seat to the fulfillment of those hopes. One year after I countless hours spearheading the Campaign Committee,
host fundraisers; brought friends to hear our volunteers speak; came on as Executive Director we began the focused planning orchestrating events, soliciting gifts, coordinating construction,
shared our vision of a new facility; and financially supported —Lynn Griesemer, Chair, Capital Campaign Committee for new space in 2008 with a dream and determination. and providing the momentum that brought us into our new
the Amherst Survival Center at record levels. There were times when our quest for a new home seemed home six months ahead of schedule.
overwhelming. After all, how could a small, independent
Just as importantly, this campaign created the opportunity agency serving the most basic daily needs also conduct a So many remarkable people have given so generously
for more of our neighbors to enter into the Center’s daily multi–million dollar campaign and supervise the construction of their time and their philanthropy to bring us home.
life. Some of you who are long-time supporters have now of a new facility? Thanks to these dozens of volunteers and hundreds of
become volunteers, and those of you who are new donors donors, our new facility is all that we’d wished for during the
have discovered a place where you can share your gifts with Time and again it was the confidence of our volunteers that years in our cramped basement quarters down the road.
families and individuals in need. propelled us forward. Those volunteers have been the key to
the success of this campaign. —Cheryl Zoll, Executive Director
“The opening of the new building celebrates the values “Little did I know during that first visit that I would have
of compassion and giving that distinguish our community.” a front-row seat to the fulfillment of those hopes.”
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A Letter from the Board President ThEn and now
It’s been my privilege to serve as Board President during this Like Jane and Vangie before her, Cheryl Zoll, our current director,
momentous time for the Amherst Survival Center. Time has translated a dream into action. Under her leadership the For 35 years, Today, thanks to
and again during this campaign and building project I’ve Center planned, implemented and completed our first-ever in the north Amherst school basement: our community’s generosity:
thought of our founders, Jane Holappa and Vangie Wescott. capital campaign—all while keeping daily services running
smoothly. I know I speak for many when I say that Cheryl and
• Cramped dining room had seating for 30, creating long waits • Large multipurpose community dining room seats 110, creating
Jane’s vision and Vangie’s creation were rooted in the belief our staff have met the challenge of moving the Center forward
and forcing some people to stand while eating. elbow room and a place for everyone at our tables.
that no one in our community should have to struggle in while keeping it true to its founding mission.
• Minimal food storage space limited the amount of fresh and • Walk-in cooler and a separate fresh food room allow us to keep
isolation for daily survival. They understood that invisibility is
locally produced food available for people in need. and distribute more fresh food.
perhaps the greatest pain inflicted by poverty. They also saw Thanks to this campaign, we now have a building that
• No delivery entrance, so canned goods and USDA foods were • Trucks back up to our covered, ground-level delivery entrance
that many in our community, including those in need, wanted is large, efficient and suited to our programs. We’ve
lowered in through a window. with food that is sorted directly to our Kitchen or Pantry.
to help one another. With these insights, the Amherst Survival also brought ourselves, and everyone we serve, out of
• Free Medical Clinic was squeezed into our Executive Director’s • Medical Suite with two well-equipped examination rooms
Center was established 37 years ago as a place where people the basement into the light. The new, above-ground Center office, which also served as our conference room. provides private, dignified care.
can give and receive, and where every individual is treated with reflects hope, aspiration and care. As a more visible presence,
• Children’s area consisted of milk crates where children read or • Colorful Kids’ Nooks in Free Store and Food Pantry are full of
dignity. we hope to be a reminder not just of existing hardships, drew while waiting for their parents. books and toys.
but of the positive impact that we can have when we come
• People in crisis sharing intimate details of their lives had to be • Dedicated consultation room ensures that clients receive privacy
Over the years, our dream of a new facility has been rooted in together. interviewed in closets, the shower room, or boiler room. and respect during challenging moments in their lives.
two critical issues. There was the practical and desperate need
• Lack of a large, multi-use space limited the possibilities for new • Flexible community and conference rooms create space to offer
for expanded space; the center had 28,000 visits in 2012, up —Jan Eidelson, Board President programs or additional services to clients. more programs and services for more people.
from 17,000 visits in 2000, and up drastically from 1980 when • No space dedicated to volunteer training or support for over • More offices and a new conference room provide space to train
the center served about 20 families each month. And there 200 vital volunteers. and support our treasured volunteers.
was the human need basic to our mission: an environment • Office space was inappropriate and ill-suited for our nine • Private offices give our outstanding staff an organized,
that reflects the dignity of everyone entering our doors—a professional staff. comfortable work environment.
goal difficult to accomplish in a dark, cramped basement. • Limited parking and difficult basement access made coming to • Separate donation entrance, more parking spaces, and a bright,
the Center challenging for visitors and donors. accessible facility make visiting an easy, pleasant experience.
• No green space of our own. • Outdoor dining patio and community garden connect us to
nature and create spaces for relaxing outside.
“The new, above-ground Center reflects hope, aspiration, and care.”
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CAPiTAL CAMPAigN DONOrS
Elizabeth and John Armstrong
The following list reflects gifts and pledges made to the Amherst Survival Center Capital Campaign Several years ago Elizabeth and John
between October 2010 and January 2013. The compassion and caring of our community is reflected in Armstrong were invited to the Amherst
the levels of support shown to this campaign, and we are deeply grateful. Survival Center. They were struck by the
hardship they saw and the impact of the services
being provided in the cramped space. As John
describes it, “Elizabeth and I look for several
things as we consider becoming involved with a
VISIONARIES ($200,000+) John McCarthy and Ellen Woolford Andrew and Susan Bellak
nonprofit. We look for need, an effective response
Anonymous North Congregational Church, Jeff and Marilyn Blaustein
to that need, and strong leadership. We saw all
Elizabeth and John Armstrong United Church of Christ, Amherst Emily Bloch and Aron Goldman
Mimi and Sol Berg Mark and Sandra Parent Maureen Bowler and David Driver that in the Amherst Survival Center.”
Janet and William Gorth Liz and Flip Rosenberry Sylvia Brandt and James Kwak
Rotary Club of Amherst Carlton and Nancy Brose The Armstrongs became generous annual donors
INNOVATORS ($25,000 – $199,999) Irene and Norton Starr Kenneth and Peggy Brownell and were the first funders of the Center’s weekly
AEC Trust Randi Stein Cynthia and Jerry Brubaker family night. When the Center decided to look
Anonymous Town of Amherst Michael Bulman and
for expanded space, the Armstrongs welcomed
Beveridge Family Foundation, Inc. Ronnie Janoff-Bulman
the invitation to chair the Facilities Planning
Bollinger Grobman Family SUSTAINERS ($1,000 – $24,999) Carla Carpenter and Christopher Prather
Committee. And when it came time to launch a
Edith and Frederick Byron A. J. Hastings, Inc. Jaymie and Michael Chernoff
capital campaign, the Armstrongs responded again without hesitation, providing the lead campaign gift. Their contribution
Anneliese and Leo Chang Adobe Systems Incorporated Fredrika and William Clement
Employees of the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Richard Cohen and reflects their understanding of the importance of bringing the community together as donors: they created matching
Channing Bete Company Amherst Pediatrics, LLP Elizabeth Gouverneur opportunities that encouraged nearly 200 others to give to the campaign.
Mary Ann P. Cofrin Anonymous (9) Cady Coleman and Josh Simpson
Community Foundation of Elizabeth Aries and Richard Berman Eugenia and James Collins “We were gratified to see the extent of heartfelt positive responses to the capital campaign on the part of the Amherst community.
Western Massachusetts Katherine and Stephen Atkinson Susan Cramer Having been involved in philanthropic work in other communities before our move to Amherst, we knew not to assume how the
Robert Feldman and Katherine Vorwerk Eric Bachrach and Renee Moss Alison Curphey and David Baer Tierkel
community would respond. When the Center reached its $2.5 million goal at the end of 2012, we were humbled by the extent of
Florence Savings Bank Lynne Rudder Baker and Tom Baker Diane Curtis and Ellen Leuchs
community support. The magnitude of it was dazzling.”
Greenfield Savings Bank Joanna and Clay Ballantine Annette and Dean Cycon
Howard E. Stark Charitable Foundation Sarah Barr Abigail and Alan Dallmann
Barbara Benda Jenkins and Eli Kwartler Jean Beard Allen and Judy Davis
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Sustainers ($1,000 – $24,999) continued
Mike and Carol Bete, James Dawson, Jr. Ann Koski Edward J. Rising Marjory Ackerman and Jeanne Ryan
Bonnie and William Dowd Aaron and Gail Lansky Barry Roberts Kathryn and Richard Addelson
Channing Bete Company
Eidelson Family Christine Lau and Mike Malone Kenneth Rosenthal Doug Adler
Edith and Julius Fabos Leslie Lauf Tini Sawicki Jonathan Aibel and Julie Rohwein
Mike and Carol Bete have Kent and Lorena Faerber Ann and George Levinger Eric Sawyer and Cheryl Zoll Muktak Aklujkar
been dropping off Barry and Julie Federman Michael Lis and Vera Broekhuysen Jean Schwartz and John Coull Douglas Albertson
donations for the Amherst Richard Fein and Rhonda Frankel Fein Lord Jeffery Inn Marcie and Richard Sclove Alice Allen
Survival Center Free Store for over First Congregational Church of Amherst Susan C. Lowery, MD David and Kathleen Scott ALM Enterprises, Ltd.
25 years. But when their daughter, Katherine Fite Nancy Maglione Lisa Selkirk Dulasiri Amarasiriwardena
Laura, began volunteering as a Drs. Gordon and Barbara Freed Nathan and Pearl-Anne Margalit Sinauer Associates, Inc. Amherst Office Park
teenager, they gained new insight Yuri Friman Maroulis Family Patrick Slaney Amherst Survival Center Community
into the Center. Laura sorted clothes Dorothy Gavin Douglas and Sarah Marshall Donald and Sandra Southwick Amity Medical Associates
in the Free Store and helped with Judy Glaser and Bob Stern Jean and Lynn Miller Diana and Richard Spurgin Gregg Anderson and Audrey Smith
lunch preparation. At the end of Nancy Gordon
the day, she would rave to her John Gorman and Andi Lemmon
family about the wonderful sense of Greenfield Co-operative Bank “We like to give where we see strong leadership and can have an impact in the community.
community and the environment in Lynn Griesemer, Bryan Harvey, and This capital campaign allowed us to do just that.” — Mike Bete
which there was no firm distinction Sasha Harvey
between clients and volunteers. “It Harold and Susan Grotevant
was her firsthand experience that really sold us on the organization,” said Mike. Since Haim and Jeannette Gunner Jerome and Nancy Myers Alice Swift Jess T. Andrews
then the Betes have been loyal annual donors to the Center. Jonathan and Sarah Hanke Cathleen and Timothy Neale Jean L. Thompson Jean and Jeffrey Anliker
Justine Holdsworth Northampton Cooperative Bank UMASS Five College Credit Union Anonymous (17)
In the spring of 2010, Mike and Carol were pleased to read of the Center’s purchase of Robert and Sabine Holub Gordon and Pamela Oakes Bonny and John Vaught Chris and Katherine Appy
the former Rooster’s restaurant on Sunderland Road. They followed the news stories Lilian Hsu Thomas O’Brien W.D. Cowls, Inc. Lawrence Archey
of the Center’s ambitious effort to create a new home on this site. When Executive Priscilla Hunt and Victor Lesser Jonathan and Stephanie O’Keeffe George and Ruth Wade ARHS Dance Theater Ensemble
Director Cheryl Zoll reached out to them in September 2010, the Betes responded Immanuel Lutheran Church Julian Olf and Patricia Vandenberg Beverly Weeks Ann Armon
enthusiastically, making the Channing Bete Company the Center’s first capital Carol Johnson and Russell Miller John and Rose Olver Don and Nancy Wise Caroline Arnold
campaign donor. Dolly and Gerald Jolly People’s United Bank Beverly and Stephen Woolf Suzanne Arnopolin and Ronnie Williams
Margaret Bullitt-Jonas and Robert Jonas PeoplesBank Rachel Zoll Leslie Arriola
It was a bold step for Mike, Carol and the Channing Bete Company family. “As a small Judie’s Restaurant Dale and Lorna Peterson Atkins Farms
company with limited funding to give, we must carefully choose how best to distribute Amy Kahn and Jeff McQueen Victoria Pillard CONTRIBUTORS ($1 – $999) Theresa and Timothy Atteridge
our philanthropy,” says Mike. “We like to give where we see strong leadership and feel Penny Kim Irene Pollin Alice and Jonathan Abbott Jim Ayres and Keira Durrett
like we can have an impact and make a big difference in the community. The Amherst KirschLeuchs Consulting Robert and Sigrid Pollin Margaret Abeles Nancy and Alan Babb
Survival Center capital campaign allowed us to do just that.” Byron Koh and Mary Frances Wall Jeanne and Robert Potash Charles Abramson and Catherine Canales Babson Capital Management LLC
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Contributors ($1 – $999) continued
Nancy Bair Elaine Bowditch Jules Chametzky Mary Ann Cofrin and Laura Sandler Reichsman
John and Marion Bak Lynn Bowmaster and Michael Doctor Katrina Chicorka
Nancy Bandman-Boyle Russell Bradbury-Carlin Andrew and Jacqueline Churchill
Long-time friends, Mary Ann Cofrin and Laura Sandler Reichsman
Employees of Bank of America Lia Brassord Dr. Daniel E. Clapp
have both had a significant impact on the Amherst area. Mary
Linda Barca and James Oldham Christine Brestrup and Frank Glazer Carol Clark
Ann is a generous philanthropist and has supported many
Randy Barr Elaine Brighty and David Cox Casey Clark
causes in the Pioneer Valley. Laura helps provide direct services to
Glenn and Mildred Barrett William Brilhart and Elizabeth Hemley Jacob Clemen
families in need through Family Outreach of Amherst. Mary Ann
Linda Barron Shirley Brodigan Bert and Victoria Cliche
chose to honor their friendship, and Laura’s deep commitment to
Tobias Baskin and Laura Green Catherine and Robert Brooks Moira and Steven Clingman
the community, by naming a space for Laura in the new Amherst
Emily Bayard and Greg Caulton Joan Brown and Jill Galper Cheryl and George Cobb
Survival Center.
Matt Baxter Eva and Norman Brown Carol and Scott Cochrane
BCH Account Pros Virginia Brown Marion and Stanley Cohen
“I was glad to support the capital campaign,” said Mary Ann. “The
Harry and Mary Beall Barbara Bruce Bruce Coldham and Mary Sayer
building is so perfect––the design, the application of all the programs’
Linda B. Becker Hannelore Brunner Arlen and Margaret Collins
needs. I believe it’s going to serve their purposes really successfully.”
Edward and Emily Belt Nancy Buffone H. Lee Colson
Mary Ann’s generous gift named the Free Store Donation Entrance
Adrienne Bemak and Rob Okun Barbara and Michael Burkart Competitive Advantage
for Laura. “I so admire her dedication to helping people in need. The
Hilda Benitez Deborah and Richard Burke Roger Conant
Survival Center has the same mission, and this gift seemed like a
Lisa Berger Gary Burnham and Bonnie Isman Kathleen Conlan
fitting recognition of that work.”
Erica Bergquist Kay Butler J. F. Conlon & Associates
Richard and Sonya Bergquist Barton Byg and Jan Whitaker Joyce Conlon
Michael and Tina Berins Pat Cabral Richard Connelly In her 21 years with Family Outreach of Amherst, first as a caseworker and now as Director, “I was glad to support the
Laura has served thousands of individuals and families during their times of crisis. “I feel
George Berk Colleen and Glenn Caffery Valerie and William Cooley Survival Center capital
good seeing families who have struggled finally succeed. Witnessing moms who truly
Ludmila and Yuri Bernikov Monica Cage and Viraphanh Douangmany The Cottage Garden campaign. The building
want a better life for their children and are really working hard to achieve it––it’s one of
Steve Bernstein Lisa Cain Francis and Mary Elizabeth Couvares
the best parts of my work.” is so perfect—the design,
Clare and Glen Bertrand Richard and Susan Cairn Christopher Cox and Molly Whalen
the application of all
Peter Bittel and Erin Edwards Isabelle Callahan Christina and Larry Crook
“And the Survival Center makes our job much easier; if somebody calls needing food, or
Frances and William Bixby Nancy Campbell Marjorie Crossman their programs’ needs. I
if they’ve had a fire and don’t have any clothes, or if they need free medical care, there
Patricia Blauner and Peter Blier Jay Caplan Lesley Crouse believe it’s going to serve
is a caring place in Amherst where we can send them. And the Center can call us if a
Peter Bloch Leny Jo Captein and Dana M. Spice Marcia Curtis and Asheley Griffith
struggling family has more chronic needs.” their purposes really
Evelyn Bloom Kathy Caputo Margaret Dakin and James Lumley
successfully.”
Frederick N. Bloom and Leslie Matlen Ellen and Michael Carey Sarah Darby
Barbara F. Bodzin and Lawrence J. Farber Allan and Barbara Carpenter Nilanjana Dasgupta “I deeply appreciate Mary Ann’s gift in my honor. Years ago when she named a room for — Mary Ann Cofrin
Jean Hosmer at Forbes Library I was absolutely floored. I couldn’t believe that I knew
Steven Botkin and Joan Levy Eva and Sheldon Cashdan Shelly Daughdrill
somebody who had so much heart and integrity to recognize others through her giving.
Aaron and Patience Bousel Jody and Mike Chalam Davis Financial Group
To be honored by her in this way means so much.”
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Contributors ($1 – $999) continued
Francis Mozea Debora Davis Karen Fogliatti Grace Griecci Carolyn Holstein
David Delaney and Michele Emanatian Bradley Foster and Barbara Russell Bob and Ann Grose Ruth Hooke
on a Friday morning in Corinne Demas Gretchen and John Fox Carol and Steven Gross Heather and John Hornik
Julia Demmin and Nancy Schroeder Michael and Susan Franklin-Grossman Nora Groves and Robert Nakosteen Marshall C. Howard
early 2012, Francis Mozea
Mary Dent Leslie Fraser June Guild and Joel Halpern Betsy Howlett
walked into the basement
Detectoguard Lyn Frazier Olga Gustin Sharon Inkelas, Jem Orgun, and
space of the Amherst Survival
Robin and Ted Diamond Renee Freedman Maura Guzik Eli Inkelas
Center, as he did most Fridays.
Jan and Robin Dizard Lori Friedman Haffey Center for Attention and Memory Roberta Issler
Always generous of spirit, Francis
Janette Dolan and Daniel Gerber Friedman-Maerowitz Family Susan Hanley Devorah Jacobson
readily offers inspiration and
Mindy Domb and Matthew Sadof Arnold and Susi Friedmann Anne Hardy Esther Jacobson
motivation to those around him.
Kaye Dougan Meg Gage and Stephen J. King Elizabeth Hare and Joseph Steig Irene Janoff
On this particular Friday, he came
Michael Dover Bryn and Terri Geffert M. Catherine Harraghy David and Melba Jensen
to the Center with an additional
Elia Dreyfuss Gary and Joan Gemme Victoria and William Hart Jefferson Johnson
gift.
Andrea Dube and Joanne Hall Cynthia and Joseph Gensheimer Alfred and Patricia Hartwell Terry S. Johnson
Jim Eagan Kathleen George Joyce and Jeff Hatch Ted Johnston
Francis sought out Executive
Alan Eccleston and Linda Harris
Director Cheryl Zoll and told her
Barbara Eddings
that he’d heard that the Center
Nancy Eddy “It feels good to help and to give, especially when you see how people are suffering.” — Francis Mozea
was raising funds to build a new,
Sandra Edmunds
better facility. Francis told Cheryl
Eric and Kirsten Einhorn
that as a member of the Survival
Edythe and Marvin Ellin Daniel and Jane Giat Clarabelle and Virgil Hawes Ereda and Phillips Jones
Center community, he wanted to help create the new building. And with that he handed
Gary and Kathaleen Emerson Janine and Tom Giles Barbara Hawley Phyllis Jordan
Cheryl a jar holding thousands of pennies—a collection he’d been building for many years.
Kristina Engstrom Peggy Gillespie Bob Hawley and Mary McCarthy Richard and Susan Juskalian
“It’s not much, but it’s what I can do.”
Bernarda Erwin David Glassberg Elizabeth and John Healy Jeanne and Norton Juster
Robert Erwin Evelyn Goldenberg Amanda Henshon Kenneth and Laurel Kahn
Francis has been a longtime visitor to the Center, sometimes seeking services, sometimes
Janina Esselen Marcia and Sheldon Goldman Peggy and Peter Hepler Gary and Roberta Kamen
offering to help, and always encouraging others. “It is a great place in the life of human
Catherine Etheridge Barbara and Joseph Goldstein High Street Therapy Associates Ann and David Kanof
beings. It feels good to help and to give, especially when you see how people are suffering.
Joe Fabozzi and Judith Tambasco Judy and Paul Goode Beverly and Willie Hill Shu-yu and Ta-fu Kao
Even one dime. It is something. If I have the money to give, I give. If I have the time, I
Aaron Falbel Ellen and George Goodwin Legrand Hines Donald and Ruth Katzner
volunteer. If I can do more, I do.”
Patricia Farrington Sandra Goss Jon Hite Law Office of Oran Kaufman
Oriole Feshbach Nicole Beaudoin Graves Mary Hocken Ann Kearns
Financial Development Agency Richard Green Janice Holabird Tom Kegelman and Candace Talley
Findlen-Golden Family Hilda and Louis Greenbaum Doris Holden Kelson Family
Harry and Madeline Flood Hwei-Ling Greeney Ann Holland Diane Kelton
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Contributors ($1 – $999) continued
D’Ann and Matt Kelty Amanda Lange Josiah Litant Theodore Melnechuk North Congregational Church,
John and Rebecca Kennedy Pauline Lannon Michele and William Litant Ajay Menon
United Church of Christ, Amherst
Alex Kent and Felicia Sevene Henry Lappen Susan R. Little Sharon and William Meyers
Joan and Simon Keochakian Raymond and Taryn La Raja Scott Livingstone Brenda and Martin Miller
Van Keynor and Jane Laskey John and Karen Loeb N. Laurence Miller For 35 years North Congregational Church and the
Rosemary Von Schlegell Mark Lattanzi Bernice Lord Rebecca Miller and Thomas Randall Amherst Survival Center served as partners in
Bilal and Kara Kharmah Shirley Lauder Elizabeth Lee Loughran Joya Misra service to the community. In part because of their
Mary Kiely Donald LaVerdiere Mason and Susan Lowance Naz Mohamed proximity across from one another at the North Amherst
Kieras Oil Ronald LaVerdiere Gabor Lukacs Terry Mollner intersection, they came together time and again to help
Virginia and William Kilmer Gilbert Lawall Sallie MacDougall Montague Webworks friend and stranger.
David King Janiece Leach and Edward Voigtman, Jr. Karen and Robert Mack Georgia Moore
Barbara King-Shaver Joan Leavitt Roger A. Magnus and Ariella Schwell Charles and Kay Moran Church members collected food at Church services and
Arthur Kinney Mathew Lebowitz Kathleen Mahoney-Stinson Andrew Morehouse outside local supermarkets, organized collections of
Klara Moricz and David Schneider warm clothes at Christmas, and volunteered in the Free
“The Church realized that the Center’s new home would enable its dedicated staff David and Susan Mosher Clinic. They provided storage for pantry overflow, helped
Francis Mozea Center clients create resumes, and held cooking classes
and volunteers to serve more fully the needs of community members.”
Theresa Murphy and David Pierrepont bringing together Center clients and Church members. As
— Barbara Benda Jenkins
John Musante Church Moderator Barbara Jenkins recalled, “There was
Mary Muskus always a sense of collaboration between the two until
Greg Kline and Robin Levine Karen Lederer and Brian Sabel Meryl Mandell and Stephen Smulski Eric Nakajima the time that the Church needed to close.”
Richard and Rosemary Kofler Pamela Ledoux Nina Mankin Laura and Robert Neill
Walter and Wendy Kohler Chris and Jay Leonard Brett and Jenna Marquard Kathleen Nelson After its buildings were sold in 2012, the Church wanted to use a sizeable portion of
Daniel Kramer and Deborah Timberlake Nancy Leonard Eric and Phyllis Martz New England Environmental the legacy funds to continue its mission in the community. As Barbara describes it,
Elizabeth Krause Deborah Levenson and Pennie Marcus H. Mastrangelo Judith Nissenbaum “We realized that the Survival Center’s new home would enable its dedicated staff and
Constance Kruger and Susan Tracy David and Ruth Levit Robert Mazur Shirley Nopper volunteers to serve more fully the needs of challenged community members, and we
Jean and John Kuhn Barry Levy and Jacquelyn Wolf John and Emily McDermott Rebecca Nordstrom wanted to provide a significant Capital Campaign gift to help the Center do that. We
Sudershan Kumar and Manju Sharma Heidi Segall Levy Janet McGowan and Thomas Webb North Amherst Community Farm also recognized that this support would be a way that North Church could continue to
Cynthia and John Kuusisto Talia Levy Steve McKelvey John and Margaret Nunnelly play a role in North Amherst.”
Gabrielli LaChiara Tracey Levy Ann McNeal Gene and Heide O’Connell
Niels and Sarah la Cour Carol Lewis Becky and Roy McNiven Margot Shea O’Connor “We’re delighted to have the partnership between the Church and Center forever
Jim Lafley and Sharon Wood Lincoln Real Estate Molly Mead and Carole Bull Carlos Oliva and Julie Rapoport remembered in the naming of the workshop room – a space that truly represents the
James and Susan Laford Joan and Thomas Lindeman Jacqueline and Jonathan Melick Marta Ostapiuk Church’s efforts to reach out to and serve the community.”
Allison, Christina, and Paul Lam Bill Lindsey and Ellen Brout Lindsey Daniel and Ellen Melley E. Osterman Gas Service, Inc.
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Kale Wenczel Lisa Queenin Carol Rundberg Anneliese and Leo Chang
Eleanor Quint Dennis and Norma Ryan
Five years ago, Kale Wenczel decided he’d had enough of birthday gifts. For his 9th Arthur Quinton Michael Sampson and Rev. Steven Wilco Leo and Anneliese Chang came to
birthday, Kale asked friends to each give a donation that he could pool and pass Joan and Monroe Rabin Stephanie Sandler and Austin Swift Amherst a year and a half ago, after
along to two nonprofits, one of which was the Amherst Survival Center. David and Nancy Ratner Yolanda Sansone living in the Boston area for decades.
Meredith Raymond Nancy Sardeson and Jane Simonds Wanting to participate in their new
For years, his parents had encouraged Kale and his sister Stella to drop their spare change Wendy Redfield Anne Scarff and Peter J. Snedecor community, Leo began volunteering at the
or holiday cash gifts into the family’s tzedakah jar as a means of encouraging their Drs. Todd and Paula Rees Elaine and Thomas Schneider old Amherst Survival Center basement,
children to think about community and consider how they might personally contribute John Reiff Kenneth Schoen and Jane Trigere doing lunchtime set up and serving food
to it in a positive way. Each January, they empty the jar and divide the money between Karen and Robert Rice Stephen Schreiber and Jane Thurber to clients. He was struck by the Center’s
two organizations. Fourteen-year-old Kale selects one and 11-year-old Stella the other. Kathleen and Tom Rice Charlene Scott tight quarters and admired how much was
As with most teenagers, many of his other interests have changed since Kale was 9. One Marian Rice James and Nina Scott accomplished there. More than anything,
that hasn’t is his generosity to the Amherst Survival Center. Last January, Kale directed Virginia Richardson Irv Seidman he was amazed at the strong sense
his gift to the Survival Center’s Capital Campaign. Bart and Pamela Rietkerk Michael Serduck of community. “There’s a spirit of true
H. Gilmore Rinard David Sharken sharing in the Center that I wish was more
Of all the terrific local organizations, why has Kale so consistently supported ours? “I Jean and Bob Ritchie Anurag and Mary Sharma widespread in our society and in the world.”
like food,” he jokes. More seriously, Kale explains that he likes the idea that his gift Lorna Rivers Lee Sharpe
is staying in the community. And he recognizes that “I may know some of the people Laura Roberts Paul Sheren and Miguel Romero When the Center launched its capital campaign, Leo and Anneliese saw another way
getting help at the Survival Center.” Laura Robinson Earle and Jeanne Shumway to participate meaningfully in their new hometown. They made a generous three-year
Pete and Sophie Rogers Eleanor and Robert Shumway commitment to the capital campaign, knowing that a building designed specifically for
Stephan Rogers Jane and Jon Sicks the Center’s many tasks would improve the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission to
Contributors ($1 – $999) continued Carlton and Lisa Pickron Romney Associates, Inc. Lawrence Siddall help our neighbors.
Locardia Patenaude Judith Pierce Barbara and Sheldon Rosenblatt Emily Silvestro
Ronald Patenaude and David Roy Christopher and Ellen Pile Florence Rosenstock and Jodi Simpson Leo says he and Anneliese live a simple life here in Amherst. Their young grandchildren
Stephen Peck Hossein Pishro-Nik James Van Luik Rahul Singh are a chief focus of their life. “The Center makes creating community the heart of its
Amira and Peter Pellett Barbara and James Pistrang Melissa Roser Zachary Sklar activities. I keep in mind a vision of a society of less and less greed, of more and more
Ellen Persio Alexander and Harriet Pollatsek David and Myra Ross Patricia Smallman sharing. The Amherst Survival Center shares this aim as well.”
Lynn Peterfreund David and Rosalie Porter Rachel Roth Margaret Cox Smith
Sandra L. Petersen Andrew and Jocelyn Potter Drs. Amy Rothenberg and Paul Herscu Charles and Jean Smyser
Electra Petropulos Prausnitz-Weinbaum Family Linda Rotti Judith Solsken
Maureen Pezzementi Marietta Pritchard Margery Roy Karen and Paul Sorrentino
“There’s a spirit of true sharing in the Center that I wish was more
“I may know some of the people getting help at the Survival Center.” — Kale Wenczel widespread in our society and in the world.” — Leo Chang
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“The Survival Center
Greenfield Savings Bank
has done so much with so
Ken and Pam Toong
Representative Kathy Rice little, and now they have a Allen and Sylvia Torrey
wonderful new space to do Arnold and Elaine Trehub
over three decades ago, even more.” — Kathy Rice Frederick Treyz and Enhua Zhang
Kathy Rice worked as an Carrie Turkot and Stephane Willocq
art teacher in the North Jeanne Tuthill
Contributors ($1 – $999) continued
Amherst schoolhouse. She was glad Joel and Sara Upton
to be invited back to the building Judith Souweine Janet Van Blerkom
years later as Branch Manager of Elizabeth Souza and William Stapleton Ron and Linda VandenDolder
Greenfield Savings Bank. This time Anne and Ed Stanek Jennifer and Kevin Vanderleeden
she was visiting the basement home Anne and Howard Stedman Dan and M.J. Viederman
of the Amherst Survival Center. On Jane Stein Denise and James Vincent
that visit, she saw “a lot of good work going on in very small space.” Knowing Greenfield Diane Steingart and Jonathan Woodbridge Helen Von Schmidt
Savings Bank’s desire to help the community support low-income families and address food Peter Sterling and Sally Zigmond JoAnne and John Walker
insecurity, Kathy offered to get her bank more involved. Today Greenfield Savings Bank Ann Swanson Stern Johannah and Mitchell Walkowicz
supports the Center annually through grants and sponsorships. Arthur and Susan Stern Jacqueline and Roger Wallace
Elizabeth Stern Cathie Wood Walz
From the start of the Center’s capital campaign Kathy was a strong advocate, encouraging Helen and Morton Sternheim Cynthia Ware
the involvement of local businesses. Thanks to her efforts Greenfield Savings Bank made a Ellen Story Susan Ware
generous grant to the campaign and also provided financing for the building project. Kathy Elizabeth Stuart Dee Waterman
also assisted in securing a campaign gift from the Amherst Rotary Club. That Rotary gift Surner Heating Company, Inc. Waterplow Press
served as a match to dozens of local businesses that contributed to the campaign. Gertrude Swain Anne and Bob Weaver
Joanne and John Swanson Webber and Grinnell Insurance
When asked why she has been so committed to the Amherst Survival Center, Kathy says, Joanne Swift Laura, Brett, Rose, Ariel, and
“I wish more and more people would walk in there and take a little tour and experience Donald and Kathleen Teagno Sidney Weinbaum Edith Wilkinson Mary Jean Wright
themselves what the Survival Center is doing for people. They’ve done so much with so Adrienne and Anthony Terrizzi Judith Weinthaler Eric and Jessica Wilkinson Rae and Sol Yellenberg
little, and now they have a wonderful new space to do even more.” Rene and Susan Theberge Kale Wenczel Laura Williams Barbara and K. Sigfrid Yngvesson
Marylou and Ward Theilman Janet West Philip and Rebecca Witt Younger USA, LLC
John and Peg Thibbitts Georgia Westervelt H. Martin and Judith Wobst Arthur and Heide Zajonc
Pictured above: (left to right) Lisa McKenna, Associate Vice President, regional Manager; Delsey Thomas David and Miriam Whitney Catherine and Steven Wolf Marjorie Zoll
Kathy rice, Manager, Amherst Branch; and
Thomson Financial Management Whole Foods Market Hadley Peggy and Thomas Wolff Jacqueline Zuzgo
Carmen Bassett, Vice President, regional Manager
Jeannette Tokarz Carol J. Wigg Ann Wood
Edward Toole Shirley Wildman Suewilla Woodfork
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