A Very Special Place Inc.

From the

Board of Directors

It is with much pride to say that in 2010, A Very Special Place, Inc. marked its 36th year of service to the people with developmental disabilities living in the community of Staten Island. It all began when a need was defined - for people with developmental disabilities to become fully accepted into their community. The founders of A Very Special Place, Inc. undertook a mission to empower people with developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives. Both the founders and staff of devoted professionals continue to reach this vision, which has resulted in the growth of a complete service agency that meets the needs of over 1,600 Staten Islanders and their families. The word “potential” is used to describe something that is capable of developing into a reality. Each person at AVSP has a dream of achieving his/her own goals. I call upon all of our friends to continue to promote these visions. In these economic times, it is even more important to embrace the idea of giving, so that together we can bring “potential” to the next level so that it can become a “reality.” Financial contributions from friends like you allow us to provide the wider range of services that our consumers and their families currently receive.

It is my hope that you will continue to support A Very Special Place in all of its efforts, so that the potential of our consumers can become the realities that they seek. By making a financial contribution, providing employment opportunities for our employment training participants, attending our annual Golf Outing, or volunteering, you are engaging in the creation of an environment where the goals of our consumers can be achieved. On behalf of the consumers, staff and my fellow members of the Board of Directors, it is with great pride that I present this Annual Report for A Very Special Place, Inc.

Sonia Braniff President

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Potential Into Reality The potential that each person has inside themselves can be unlocked with the right key, turning their potential into a reality. The pages of this annual report highlight the great progress we are making towards empowering people with developmental disabilities and unlocking their full potential. The past 36 years have been wonderful, and the future of AVSP holds promising opportunities for people with developmental disabilities as we continue to provide quality programs and services that promote the ongoing growth and personal success of our participants as they strive to enrich their lives. In 1974, we set out on a mission to enable each person to achieve their fullest potential through programs and services that are individually tailored to suit their needs, as well as the needs of their families. For the past 36 years, AVSP has made great strides towards achieving this goal, with the support of our consumers, their families and advocates, our staff and our many friends and volunteers in the community. We are honored that so many people have embraced this mission and joined us on this journey. For goals to be reached by those we serve, it takes dedication and the perseverance. Independence is the prize that each participant strives for and they overcome challenges each and every day to achieve it. We offer a wide range of activities and programs that continually change and expand, as the demands and interests of the participants grow and change. Each individual has tremendous potential and by offering many positive directions for them to choose, we are laying the groundwork for success.

The staff at AVSP play an integral role in the successes of our consumers as they unlock the potential of each participant and guide them on their road to achieving fullness in their lives. In each of our programs and services, lives are constantly changing, drawing people closer to finding their level of independence. We are proud of the accomplishments of AVSP. Over the years, we have opened two major program centers, the Quintard Center and the New Dorp Center. We developed Teleride, the first transportation system of its kind on Staten Island and started the Senior Network, one of the the first senior citizen center for people with developmental disabilities in New York City. More recently, we started the Creative Arts Network to enable our consumers to express themselves through art. The Employment Training Alternatives program will be extending their culinary skills to operate a café on New Dorp Lane open to the public. This café will also be combined with a supportive apartment living opportunity for six individuals. Along the way, we also established five homes and three apartments that provide residential services to 59 individuals. All of these achievements would not be possible without the support of our volunteers, donors and friends. Government funding alone is not enough to expand programs and extend our services to more people so that they too can achieve their fullest potential. Thank you for embracing our mission and supporting people with developmental disabilities.

Genevieve R. Benoit Executive Director

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Since we strive to meet the individual needs of over 1,600 children and adults, our programs and services are as diverse as the people who utilize them. Staff members join with individuals, their families and advocates to create a positive, productive, supportive and caring environment where quality services are provided. With these collaborative efforts, people of all ages with developmental disabilities are assisted in meeting their immediate needs and in planning for the future.

Adult Day Services A vast array of offerings are available to consumers aged eighteen and over depending upon the needs of the individual and what they wish to achieve. Active community involvement and independence are promoted within the context of varied activities offered in these programs. • T  he New Dorp Lane Habilitation Services and the Milton Avenue Habilitation Services are both available in a fully accessible facility, which offers life-skill training both on and offsite to meet daily challenges. Resources within the community are used to provide hands-on experiences to achieve individually selected valued outcomes and encourage consumers to interact on a one-to-one basis with their peers. They offer numerous outside field activities in addition to the Center-based schedule. Each participant selects a special activity, event, or hobby, which he or she can look forward to engaging in on a regular basis. Many skills are learned and reinforced in natural settings during field activities.

• T  he Quintard Habilitation Services provides assessment and both site and communitybased training to develop the social, vocational, travel, and other skills necessary for work preparedness. Hands-on experience is provided in various locations on Staten Island. • Within  this program, Team Cuisine consists of a group of consumers who are learning to follow menus, create shopping lists, travel to the store to purchase general items, general food preparation, as well as baking and cooking to prepare them for employment in restaurant and catering fields. • T  he Senior Network is a retirement program that promotes the development of leisure skills through a variety of classes including ceramics, tile crafts, dancing and cooking, while assisting them in maintaining their present daily living skills. The Senior Network supports community integration of seniors through participation in activities that are offered at local senior centers. It provides enrichment opportunities and activities for those who wish to pursue the increasingly diverse interests reflected among today’s active seniors. Seniors choose activities that support independence and help them spend their retirement in a productive manner while maintaining their acquired skills.

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Employment Training

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Employment training services assist individuals in assessing employment skills and preparing them to enter the workforce. The Supported Employment program arranges training and job placement for individuals who demonstrate skills needed for employment in the community. While on the job, coaches mentor our hired participants, giving them the confidence and skills needed to advance into a career. Our supported employment participants are involved in many work opportunities throughout Staten Island.

Evening and weekend recreational services provided through the Community Center assist people to enhance their leisure and social skills in a secure environment outside the home, as well as in the community at large.

Outreach Services Outreach services are generally provided outside the setting of our program sites. These services “without barriers” assist families by giving them access to a wider breadth of alternatives, services, goals and even environmental aids. • S  ervice Coordination helps individuals and their families to identify needs, develop self-advocacy skills and obtain services and benefits. Routine consultations with consumers and families are conducted by qualified service coordinators to ensure a consumer’s individual choice is promoted and satisfaction is maintained. • R  esidential Habilitation aids children and adults in improving their daily living skills, maintaining abilities, and carrying over skills learned in school or program during one-on-one sessions in the family’s home. • F  amily Reimbursement provides financial support to individuals and their families for approved products and services.

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• T  he Community Center offers evening and Saturday morning recreational programs with participants selecting their desired classes/ modules on a trimester basis with courses such as fine arts, athletics, crafts, music and exercise. Program participants help to plan community outings of interest. Peer interaction is encouraged, as are personal growth and selfimprovement through class modules that are selected by the participants. • T  he Weekend Respite program offers site and community-based recreational activities as a respite to the family on Saturdays and Sundays. Individuals have the opportunity to attend a variety of events that they select, plan and attend. • T  he Weekend Respite for Teens assists teens and young adults in planning weekly outings and activities based on their preferences. Activities focus on independence, building on current competencies, enhancing self-esteem, and becoming more familiar with recreational resources.

A Very Special Place Inc. • The  Creative Arts Network, located at the Snug Harbor Cultural Arts Center, is an agency-wide gathering of program participants who have demonstrated an emerging or existing desire to express and develop his/her artistic abilities in a community based setting. Ongoing art instruction, exploration, and the ability to display artwork in the community are provided. • T  he After School program offers a structured environment for 11-14 year-old children to participate in athletic, recreational and therapeutic activities, review school assignments on two afternoons a week during the school year.

Transportation Services The TeleRide transportation network, a centralized transportation service coordinating a variety of transportation options, was the first ondemand transportation service of its kind when introduced by AVSP in 1985. TeleRide encourages independence and mobility by allowing individuals to plan activities in advance without reliance on public transportation. TeleRide operates 30 daily routes throughout Staten Island that are utilized not only by people that attend AVSP programs, but also by those who participate in activities at other Staten Island agencies for people with developmental disabilities.

Residential Alternatives Our residential settings are homes that offer individually tailored environments for people aged 18 and over. The personal and social development of each resident is encouraged to help facilitate self-reliance and independence. A full range of services is available. Supervision levels and personalized staff assistance are based on the unique needs of each individual. • S  upportive Living arrangements provide residential settings for adults who can live and work independently with minimal guidance and supervision. • S  upervised Living settings provide a structured environment of 24-hour supervision, and can vary based on the needs of the residents.

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AVSP continues its mission to provide programs and services for people of all ages with developmental disabilities and to assist them in finding opportunities to achieve independence and self-fulfillment. The consumers’ needs are continuously addressed by current programs. The following accomplishments provides more opportunities for the needs of newly identified people: In the Spring of 2008, the agency opened the Jefferson Residence, providing residential support to eight individuals. Residents receive assistance with specific activities of daily living to enable each individual to become as independent as possible. In 2009, AVSP marked its 35th anniversary of providing services for the developmentally disabled within the Staten Island community. AVSP opened the first Day Treatment Center and Community Center at its first home at 241 New Dorp Lane 35 years ago. Today there are six residences and two program centers. In 2010, construction concluded on the seventh AVSP living opportunity, a Supportive Apartment. The Harvest Café opened to the public for breakfast and lunch and is a training site for program participants. This is a great opportunity for the

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Employment Training Alternatives (ETA) program participants to gain skills that can be used in their lives and hopefully future workplaces. The agency’s Creative Arts Network continues to provide the opportunity to foster independence, development, and expression of artistic talents to establish personal growth. The Creative Arts Network held their first art show at the Staten Island Children’s Museum at Snug Harbor in the Fall of 2008 and held their very first auction in the Fall of 2009. They continue to participate in contests, which have had both exciting and winning outcomes. The 19th Annual Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing achieved a notable benchmark by raising more than all other prior Golf Outings, due to the support received from the many sponsors, golfers, and Inkind donors who helped prepare for the event and joined us on that day. Special Strokes for Special Folks has generated well over $1.5 million dollars to date, to support the programs and services offered at A Very Special Place, Inc. The year 2009 also marked the 20th anniversary of the Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing.

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Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing The Special Strokes for Special Folks Golf Outing, said to be the second largest golf outing in New York City, is one of our major fundraising activities. Thanks to the generous support of the American Golf Corporation’s Adopt-A-Charity Program, the annual outing is held at the beautiful and challenging South Shore Golf Course each August. With over 20 years since our first tournament, Special Strokes for Special Folks has become one of the top golf events on Staten Island, raising over 1.5 million to help empower people with developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives.

The outing features an exciting day of golf followed by dinner and a silent auction. Golfers have a chance to bid on a fabulous golf package at Pebble Beach in California, thanks to our partnership with Lexus of Manhattan and the Lexus Champions for Charity program. Other auction items include getaway vacations, artwork, theatre tickets, sports memorabilia and tickets to area sporting events. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with carts, breakfast, lunch and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day. Players compete in various hole in one contests including a Lexus automobile provided by Lexus of Manhattan and the Lexus Champions for Charity Program. Visit our web site at www.avspny.org for more photos from the most recent Golf Outing and information about the next one.

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A Very Special Place, Inc. relies on your generosity to support its mission of empowering people with developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives. There are a number of ways that individuals can become involved with A Very Special Place. You can become a friend of the Agency by attending one of our special events, making a charitable contribution, donating your time as an Agency Volunteer, or by providing job opportunities for consumers through the Supported Employment Program. Our primary goal is to assist every consumer to achieve his or her fullest potential. AVSP relies on the generous support of individuals like you to improve the quality of life for Staten Islanders with developmental disabilities. Your annual gift will ensure that: • P  rogram participants will experience community inclusion and improve their socialization skills by attending museums, ballet and theater performances, musical concerts and other cultural and sporting events all around the city. • C  ommunity Center participants will increase their self esteem and realize the benefits of physical recreation through bowling and competitive softball leagues, archery, swimming, golf, volleyball and other leisure activities. • T  hose who utilize Outreach Services will receive the much-needed support for families whose members benefit from additional services. • P  eople with developmental disabilities will have advocates who will work to guarantee their full rights as equal citizens entitled to live full and meaningful lives as they choose within the community.

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A Very Special Place, Inc. is registered with the New York State Office Charities Registration and has received a 501(c)(3) tax determination status from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit

agency. Contributions made to AVSP are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed under state and federal laws.

Gifts of Tribute Gifts in memory or in honor of someone is a special way to remember friends, colleagues and loved ones. You can make a tribute gift to AVSP by sending a note along with your check indicating whom the gift is in memory and/or in honor of and the name and address of a family representative of the honoree. We will notify the family that a gift has been received from you in memory or in honor of their loved one.

Matching Gifts Many companies will double (or sometimes triple) the value of employees’ personal gifts. If your company participates in a gift-matching program, simply obtain an application from your human resources office and return it with your donation. Matching gifts are easy to apply for and provide an excellent way to enhance the value of your charitable donations.

Stock and Real Estate Gifts By donating appreciated assets, you can make a lasting contribution while receiving tax benefits such as charitable income tax deductions and capital gain tax savings.

Workplace Giving AVSP participates in various municipal and federal campaigns in New York and New Jersey and in many payroll deduction campaigns through the United Way. If you work for a company that offers payroll deductions, you may designate A Very Special Place on your corporate payroll deduction form through your workplace giving campaigns.

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A Very Special Place Inc. Aming AVSP in Your Will Leaves a Legacy of Caring Your planned gift is an investment in A Very Special Place and its programs, which will help us to embrace the future. One especially meaningful way to help is to remember A Very Special Place, Inc. in your will. Through a bequest you can help to ensure that your neighbors in the community achieve a brighter future while linking your name for years to come.

A Very Special Place, Inc. Director of Development 49 Cedar Grove Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 718.987.1234 or [email protected]

A bequest may allow you to make a more significant gift than you could otherwise afford in your lifetime and may also reduce your estate taxes. Moreover, your support will enable A Very Special Place, Inc. to continue to be a provider of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities for future generations. A number of additional planned giving opportunities will allow you to provide for your family, distribute your assets according to your wishes, save on income, gift, and estate taxes and leave a legacy without giving up assets now. To ensure that your planned giving arrangements are legally valid and effective, we recommend that you consult with an attorney or financial advisor in their preparation. Discover how you can actually increase your income, get a money-saving charitable deduction, and avoid capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated securities – all while also supporting AVSP. For more information or any questions you may have, please contact us. We look forward to exploring with you ways to integrate charitable giving into your financial and estate plans. If you have already named A Very Special Place, Inc. in your plan, please let us know so that we can acknowledge your gift intentions.

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riends of A Very Special Place The following donors have provided significant financial support to AVSP during fiscal years 2008 - 2010 (7/1/07 - 6/30/10).

$25,000 - $99,999.00

Northfield Bank Foundation Polonsky Dare to Dream Fund

$10,000.00 - $24,999.99

Traditional Abstract Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Wood

$500.00 - $999.99

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Casazza Mr. & Mrs. Martin F. Casey CMC Public Sector Campaign Di Leo Family Mr. Bruce K. Fraidowitz & Ms. Connie Barrett HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Kang Suk Construction Knights of Columbus – H. Stolzenthaler Council, #1675 June Laub Lexus Champions for Charity Liberty Contracting Corporation Manfredi Chrysler Jeep & Dodge LLC Med World Pharmacy Northfield Bank Pacific Fruit – Bonita Bananas Phoenix Beverages, Inc. Safari Realty Marion Tasso The Bank of New York Mellon Mr. & Mrs. Dan Weibel Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc

Mr. & Mrs. Carlo A. Andersen Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Benoit, Jr. Anne Marie Briguglio Brooklyn Heating Corp. Douglas Cantarella Cardinal Electric Supply Corp. Central Office Alarm Co., Ltd. Linda L. Coull Mr. & Mrs. Anselmo Dima Eden II Elks Lodge #841 Financial Planning Concepts of America, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur J. Flaherty Fleuron & Associates, Inc. Gaeta Interior Demolition, Inc. Genetech Building Systems, Inc. Mary T. Gormley Haym Salomon Division of the Arts I.T.S. Messenger Service Mark C. Irving Betty Kanippel Li Greci’s Staaten Louis L. Buttermark & Sons Mangone Developers Mark Lauria Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Marrillo John G. McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Milza Patricia Phoel Krista Price Progra m Risk Management, Inc. Rab’s Country Lanes Raymond A. Vomero Associates, Inc. Clare Rich Richard Billi Landscaping Richard H. Bennett-Attorney At Law Ms. Karen Rumberg & Mr. Michael Ryan S & V Electrical Corporation St. John’s University Scaran Oil Service Company Barbara Schubert Mr. & Mrs. William Shea SI Bank & Trust Silver Lake Golf Course Michael G. Tedesco TD Bank Linda Tokarzewski Kevin Weir Wil Johns Tire Empire Ginger Yannotta

$1,000.00 - $2,499.99

$250.00 - $499.99

A&B Van Service, Inc. Diffendale & Kubec Architects Gary Hersch Kevin J. Hunt Majestic Foods Office Equipment Company of Staten Island Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

$5,000.00 - $9,999.99

ARM Transportation BDO USA, LLP Genevieve R. Benoit Diane M. Buglioli Chancy Memorial Foundation Con Edison Mr. & Mrs. Gus Di Leo Mr. & Mrs. Seto Jew Mutual of America NRG Arthur Kill Power LLC RPM Insurance Mr. & Mrs. Sam Scollar Sevenberry Construction LLC Stop & Stor Charitable Fund Sunrise Office Systems, Inc. The Staten Island Foundation

$2,500.00 - $4,999.99

AA Advanced Action Pest Control Mr. & Mrs. Mark Alessi Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Barry Elissa Barry Benefit Analysis Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Braisted Mr. & Mrs. Louis P. Buglioli Burke Supply Systems Steven Callan Casey & Barnett, LLC Roseanne Celic Christine Cipriano Clifton, Budd & DeMaria, LLP Mr. & Mrs. Daniel V. Cooke, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Coscia Customer Account Transfer Division Mr. & Mrs. Eric Delin Eaton Vance Management EHC Benefits Agency, Inc. EmblemHealth Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Rochelle Fleischner-Powell Four Seasons Painting Joan Goldwasser JVA Masonry, Inc. Island Ford KAM Construction Services Mr. & Mrs. Ed Krajkowski Patty Larsen Lt. Stanley W. Ericson Post of the Amercian Legion Joanne Maviglia Thomas J. McCauley Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McCormick Jason Melnick Mr. & Mrs. Chris Montella Lynne Moses Rose Mary & Josephine Muradas Northern NJ CFC Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC Red Alert, Inc. Helen Sangiorgio Joseph Scamardella Staten Island South Shore Grandmother’s Club #1028 Margaret Swir Supersnipper Inc. Eve Taranto Telecom Voice & Data, Inc.

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AAA Approved Appliance Repairs Mr. & Mrs. Frank Acerra Aida’s Liquors, Inc. Gloria Aldamuy Catherine Benoit Maureen Brennick Charles Pfeiffer, Inc. Clean Swift Maintenance, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coscia Marie T. Coscia Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Czerwinski Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Decker Mr. & Mrs. Anthony M. DeSantis Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Dobis Rose Doddy – Licensed Massage Therapist Imelda Doherty Charlyn Dondiego Pier Fetz Flag Container Services, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Dermot Flynn FOA & Son Corporation Curtis K. Goss, D.D.S., P.C. Hartan Brokerage Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick A. Healy Heritage Hills Developers – Builders Mr. & Mrs. Allan Holder Jordan Anderson, Inc. Damien Kane Dotty Kroft Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Albert J. Laner Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Lee Virginia A. Lee Maryann Lombardo M.J. Fortunato Septic Cleaning Service, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Benedict D. Macri Maria Mancino Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Martin Agnes McKinnon Rocco Melchiorre Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Michael Moe’s Southwest Grill Edward Monaco MTA NYC Transit William Musante Mr. & Mrs. George Negas O’Leary & Spero Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Palladino, Jr. Ann M. Profilio Richmond Elevator Company

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Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Mr. & Mrs. Sean M. Hennessey Henny’s Restaurant Eileen Hopkins Ms. Deborah Huff & Ms. Linda Kilby Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Inganamorte J & H Builders Helen E. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Kaul Hillary Keltz Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Klein Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Konczynski Nancy Lange, RN Latourette Ladies Club Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Lefkowitz Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Leon Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Lombardi Mr. & Mrs. Phil Lombardo Dr. Maria Tasso Longo & Mr. Vincent Longo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lowe $100 - $249.99 Carol A. Lynn AARP Chapter #2712 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Magill Joan Adams Peter Malarkey Dr. & Mrs. Rizalito B. Advincula Mr. & Mrs. Christopher McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Alejandro V. Albano Frederick McKinnon Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. Albunio Michael McMahon Angiuli Katkin & Gentile LLP Karen Miettinen Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Appello Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mills Kerry R. Arndt, AAI, CIC Carole Mirabile Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. of New York Inc. Ken Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. John Baranello Janice Moschetta Thomas Barber Mr. & Mrs. Stan Mosiello Helen E. Beattie MZ Associates George Belle-Oudry Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Nagy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O. Bergendale Bob Newman A. Christopher Bernardini D.D.S., P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Brian D. O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Bertucci Gloria J. O’Donnell Phyllis Bilotti Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ominelli Scott A. Bojer Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Paccione Cynthia Borchers Marie T. Paccione Mr. & Mrs. George V. Bossert Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Pagnotta Mr. & Mrs. George Y. Bramwell Mr. & Mrs. Louis Panzella Jane Brech Mr. Nicholas Pascarelli & Ms. Dorothy Lefever Mr. & Mrs. John C. Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Persichetty Budget Blinds Lisa Peterson Kevin F. Buthorn Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Pizza Mr. & Mrs. Louis L. Buttermark Louise Porcelli Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Caccese R/L Lighting Co. Ms. Enza & Ms. LeeAnne Calciano-Meuli Mr. & Mrs. Tibor Rafael Danielle M. Callan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Reali Calvanico Associates, Inc. Maria Rial Carlo Hair Salon Emily Rizzo Jean M. Cascio Mr. & Mrs. Brian K. Rowan Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Cea Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Russo Brian Centrone Mr. & Mrs. John R. Sardone Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Choquette Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sattler Richard D. Ciaccio Clove Lakes Health Care & Rehab Center, Inc. Michele Savini Jackie Scarcella Timothy Coff Mr. & Mrs. Nick Seccondro Colonial Funeral Home Donna Sherman Robert Connelly Sons of Norway, Nansen Lodge 410 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cooper Sottile, Megna, M.D., PC Noreen Corrigan Mr. & Mrs. John Spranklin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Coscia Stat-Land Security Services, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Criscitello Staten Island Audiological Services Mr. & Mrs. James Crotty Staten Island Women’s Golf Association Lisa Cruz Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Stefanczyk Mr. & Mrs. John J. Cullen Anna Theresa Stilwell Mr. & Mrs. John P. Dalton Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tedesco Kathleen A. Daly The Naso Organization Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Davis The Peoples Workshop, Ltd. Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. De Bonis Elaine Thompson De Vito, Colella & Associates, CPA, PC Troiano Contracting Mr. & Mrs. Robert Denault, Jr. Mark Washington Barbara A. Devaney Diana Wasserman Kathy Devlin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Xiques Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dicks Mr. & Mrs. Benedetto DiCostanzo James A. Dollard, Esq. In-Kind $100 or Greater: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Donnelly 2econd Stage Theatre E.B. Pritchard Glass & Metal A.F. Bennett Salon & Wellness Spa Nancy Edwards AirTran Airways Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Edwards, Jr. American Folk Art Museum Janice B. Ellsworth American Golf Corporation Carl C. Fahs American Museum of Natural History Mr. & Mrs. John Fiore Mark Amoruso Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Florio AmWINS Brokerage William Frew Jr., Esq. Antigua, Inc. Christopher Frye Arden Shell Lucy Fundaro Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Furniture Restoration Workshop ARM Transportation Mary C. Gabriel Art Lab, Inc. Steven Gach Badlands Golf Club Michael Gallo Barrymore Theatre Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Genovese Barth & McCallig Golf Performance Center, LLC Beauty & Wellness Day Spa James A. Gribbin Beiersdorf, Inc. Steven Grillo Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture Mr. & Mrs. Raffaele Guerriero, Jr. Belly Button Maternity & Baby Boutique Todd Hallett Genevieve R. Benoit Stephen F. Harasek Billy Casper Golf Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Harnedy Blistex, Inc. Harry’s Discount Appliances 18th Ave Inc. Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theatre Mr. & Mrs. James Hartnett Bocelli Restaurant Mr. & Mrs. James J. Hasson Borghese Inc.

Rogers Surveying, P.L.L.C. Rothkrug, Rothkrug & Spector, LLP Safe Harbor Healthcare Services Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Scotto Kim Semple Mr. & Mrs. Richard Shapses Silver Lake Ladies Golf Club Eleanor Sinski Spare Pair Vision Center Staten Island Golf Practice Center Keri Ann Stewart Tailored Technologies LLC Taub’s Floor Covering of Staten Island Timbermen Tree Service, Inc. August A. Tolomie Beatrice Victor Walsh Electrical Contracting Inc. Timothy C. Whyte Wohl & O’Mara, L.L.P. The Woman’s Club of Staten Island

Brighton USA, Ltd. Brooklyn Brewery Buckingham Badler Associates Inc. Diane M. Buglioli Bulova Corp. Bunker Hill Golf Course Butthead Covers Café Bella Vita Mr. & Mrs. Steven Callan Callaway Golf Foundation Canlon’s Restaurant Carrabba’s Italian Grill Carroll’s Garden Florist & Gift Shop Chancy Memorial Foundation Chase Bank Checkerbells Chelsea Art Museum Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex Children’s Museum of Manhattan Chill International Cielo Ristorante Clem Snacks, Inc. Coach, Inc. College of Staten Island Comprehensive Wealth Management Con Edison Leonora Coscia Costco Wholesale Coty Inc. Country Collection Furniture Crown Elegance Bridal Cruz Golf Country Club Cuisinart Damon’s Marlboro Danny Blaine’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Mr. & Mrs. Gus DiLeo Dirt Busters Car Wash D.J. Colby Company, Inc. Dock’s Clam Bar Rose Doddy EHC Benefits Agency, Inc. EP Pro Emblem Health Esquire Auto Body Inc. Euphoria Spa NYC Excel Golf Products, Inc. Exhale Spa Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Flowers by Bernard FOA & Son Corporation Foxwoods Gambler Ridge Golf Course Giovanni Galante Diane Garra Gerico Industries LLC/Yar Golf GGblue, LLC Golf Fitness Magazine, Inc. Golf Magazine Gloria Grumbach Hair Express Mr. & Mrs. James Hartnett Herr Foods, Inc. High Bridge Hills Golf Club Hilton Garden Inn Honest Tea Imperial Palace Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum Italianissimo Ristorante Ivory & Co. JCC of Staten Island Jimmy Max JR Cigars JRC Management Corp. Kao Brands Keurig, Inc. Knead To Escape Dotty Kroft La Botte Restaurant La Fontana Restaurant Late Night with Conan O’Brien Lathrop & Gage Lexus Champions for Charity Lia Schorr Day Spa Lily’s of Beverly Hills Lobster House Joe’s Lord & Taylor Luddie’s Fine Jewelry, Inc. Luxottica Retail Majestic Foods Mancini Giuffre Marchon Eyewear Marine Park Golf Course Martini Golf Tees Inc. Massage Envy Maui Jim USA, Inc. Michelle McAuley Mr. & Mrs. James J. McNamara Medieval Times Ken Mitchell Mohegan Sun Moravian Florist MTM Printing Museum of Modern Art Museum of the Moving Image

New Jersey Devils New Victory Theater New York City Police Museum New York Football Giants New York Jets Foundation New York Philharmonic Northfield Bank New York Rangers Oakley, Inc. Ocean Potion Office Equipment Company of Staten Island O’Leary & Spero Omni Hotels Outback Steakhouse Paper Mill Playhouse Peek-A-Boo Children’s Boutique Pennsauken Country Club Performance Health Perkins Family Restaurant PGA National Resort & Spa Phoenix Beverages, Inc. Pittsburgh Steelers Plaza House Coffee Portobello Café Posh Baby Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Postorino R. Ippolito Distributors, LLC Rab’s Country Lanes Raw Beauty Inc. Renaissance Times Square Hotel Richmond County Golf Shop Riviera Hotel & Casino Rock Hill Golf & Country Club Royal Press Royce Brook Golf Club RPM Insurance Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) Safari Amusement Park Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Helen Sangiorgio Mr. & Mrs. Sam Scollar SeeMore Putter Company Serengeti Eyewear Mr. & Mrs. William Shea ShopRite of Hylan Boulevard SI Bank & Trust Silver Lake Golf Course Smathers & Branson South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa South Street Seaport Museum South Shore Country Club South Shore Golf Course Southwest Airlines St. John’s University St. George Theatre Staaten House Coffee Staten Island Biker’s Association Staten Island Golf Practice Center Staten Island Historical Society Staten Island Lions Club Staten Island Parent Magazine Staten Island Yankees Steve Madden, Ltd. Supersnipper Inc. Lisa Swan T-Fal WearEver Marion Tasso The Bank of New York Mellon The Booklegger The Boston Beer Company The Fitz Casino & Hotel The Hall of Frames The Jewish Museum The Links at Brigantine Beach The Little Shop of Angels The New Group The Paley Center for Media The Ritz-Carlton, New York, Battery Park Thrifty Exterminating Timber Point Golf Course Time To Go Organizers, LLC Trattoria Romana Tumi U.S. Marines Toys for Tots USA Dawgs Ventura Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Verizon Telecomm Pioneers Vornado Air, LLC Wells Fargo Insurance Services, USA Wagner College Walt Disney World Company Water Works Mr. & Mrs. Dan Weibel Westerleigh Press Maureen Whyte Wildlife Conservation Society Winn Incorporated Wonica Realtors & Appraisers Woodlake Country Club Ginger Yannotta

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inancial Statement

June 30, Assets Cash and Cash Equivalants Due from governmental agencies Prepaid expenses and deposits Debt service reserves Deferred bond financing costs, net Fixed assests, net

Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to third parties Due to clients Deferred revenue Bonds Payable Mortgage Payable Loans Payable Total Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Net assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted

2010

2009

$ 4,198,360.00 $ 2,700,250.00 $ 108,310.00 $ 3,269,005.00 $ 381,419.00 $ 16,921,160.00 $ 27,578,504.00

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ 1,479,033.00 $ 1,561,911.00 $ 751,875.00 $ 89,310.00 $ 145,022.00 $ 13,030,000.00 $ 2,724,395.00 $ 1,885,914.00 $ 21,667,460.00

$ 948,167.00 $ 1,146,020.00 $ 545,834.00 $ 99,272.00 $ 161,897.00 $ 13,355,000.00 $ 3,101,905.00 $ 1,885,914.00 $ 21,244,009.00

$

3,985,461.00 2,703,362.00 122,960.00 4,916,839.00 398,900.00 14,776,865.00 26,904,387.00

2008 $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,548,581.00 2,919,188.00 95,354.00 4,955,742.00 416,381.00 13,343,515.00 25,278,761.00

$ 738,053.00 $ 1,024,537.00 $ 451,316.00 $ 102,272.00 $ 221,174.00 $ 12,008,531.00 $ 3,474,990.00 $ 1,935,914.00 $ 19,956,787.00

5,911,044.00 $ 5,660,378.00 $ 5,321,974.00 - - -

$ 27,578,504.00

$

26,904,387.00

$

25,278,761.00

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ctivities Statement

Year ended June 30, Program Revenue Fee for service revenue Program Contracts with government agencies Client fees Contributions and fundraising activities Special events, net of expenses of $39,289, $41,967 and $37,870 respectively Interest income Other revenue Total Program Revenue

2010

2009

2008

$ $ $ $

15,300,464.00 1,610,865.00 74,958.00 34,197.00

$ $ $ $

14,338,463.00 1,988,311.00 77,015.00 68,935.00

$ $ $ $

13,275,166.00 2,051,784.00 72,008.00 25,942.00

$ $ $ $

109,285.00 20,777.00 13,125.00 17,163,671.00

$ $ $ $

126,592.00 43,216.00 14,776.00 16,657,308.00

$ $ $ $

112,488.00 122,784.00 11,750.00 15,671,922.00

Expenses Program Expenses: Teleride Program Residential Programs Day habilitation programs Employment, training and support services Total Program Expenses

$ $ $ $ $

786,177.00 5,979,056.00 4,545,584.00 3,499,550.00 14,810,367.00

$ $ $ $ $

1,067,612.00 5,538,204.00 4,372,644.00 3,288,363.00 14,266,823.00

$ $ $ $ $

1,024,730.00 4,689,980.00 4,214,518.00 3,093,067.00 13,022,295.00

Supporting Services: Fundraising Management and General Other nonoperating expenses Total Supporting Services

$ $ $ $

45,190.00 2,129,023.00 5,355.00 2,179,568.00

$ $ $ $

48,731.00 2,054,639.00 5,355.00 2,108,725.00

$ $ $ $

57,052.00 1,993,886.00 5,355.00 2,056,293.00

Total Expenses

$

16,989,935.00

$

16,375,548.00

$

15,078,588.00

Excess (deficiency) of support and revenue over expenses

$

173,736.00

$

281,760.00

$

593,334.00

Other changes in net assets Prior year revenue adjustments

$

76,930.00

$

56,644.00

$

(76,508.00)

Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year

$ $ $

250,666.00 5,660,378.00 5,911,044.00

$ $ $

338,404.00 5,321,974.00 5,660,378.00

$ $ $

P A G E

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516,826.00 4,805,148.00 5,321,974.00

A Very Special Place Inc.

A

Very Special Place, Inc.

Board of Directors

Executive Staff

Staff & Volunteers

Sonia Braniff, President

Genevieve R. Benoit

New York City Board of Education (retired)

Executive Director

Daniel R. Wheeler, Vice President

Diane M. Buglioli

Office Equipment Company of Staten Island

Deputy Executive Director

Marion Tasso, Secretary

Maureen Brennick

Staten Island Savings Bank (retired)

Associate Executive Director

Maria Formica, Treasurer

Dotty Kroft

Staten Island University Hospital

Associate Executive Director

Steven Callan

Helen Duchene

JP Morgan Chase

Director of Finance

Martin F. Casey

Laura Delin

Lawrence O’Donnell Marcus, LLP (retired)

Director of Development

Daniel B. Davis

Hillary Keltz

JP Morgan Chase (retired)

Director of Residential Services

A Very Special Place, Inc. employs over 315 staff members from all appropriate fields including medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy and speech therapy. In addition, the Agency employs a staff of teaching and direct care personnel who have a wide range of activity specialties to provide training. Presently over 96% of those employed by AVSP are Staten Islanders. Approximately 80 volunteers contribute their time to the Agency throughout the year, serving as escorts on day trips, on advisory panels and assisting with fundraising projects and special events.

Kevin Hunt

Paul Costello

Consolidated Edison (retired)

Director of Residential Services

Susan Montella

Paul Schwarz

Bellevue Medical Center

Director of Quality Assurance

Professional Advisory Board

Ann Marie Hartnett Director of Human Resources

Ruth Vivian Acosta

Anne Mangone

Linda Carpenter

Director of Facilities Management

Honorable Kevin J. Fogarty Joseph Reali Joyce Wong

Jackie Scarcella Director of Training and Staff Development

AVSP Service Location Information AVSP Executive Offices Residential Services

49 Cedar Grove Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 718.987.1234

New Dorp Lane Habilitation Services Milton Avenue Habilitation Services

634 New Dorp Lane Staten Island, NY 10306 718.351.6129

After School Program Employment Training Alternatives Community Center Recreation/Respite Services Residential Habilitation Senior Network Service Coordination TeleRide Weekend Respite Teen Weekend Respite Creative Arts Network

55 Quintard Street Staten Island, NY 10305 718.979.4744

For detailed information about the programs and services offered at A Very Special Place, Inc., please visit our Web site at www.avspny.org. A Very Special Place, Inc. is registered with the New York State Office of Charities Registration and has received a 501(c)(3) tax determination status from the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit agency. Contributions made to AVSP are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed under state and federal laws.

A Very Special Place, Inc. 49 Cedar Grove Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 718.987.1234 www.avspny.org