Summer 2015Annual Report

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2015 Grantees

On April 29, 2015, the Women’s Fund of Central New York proudly awarded grants to 12 nonprofit organizations from

Cayuga, Madison and Onondaga counties at the annual grant awards reception. Two of the grants awarded were made possible by Lockheed Martin Corporation in support of women veterans, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. The grants, totaling $30,500, funded programs that support the advancement of women and girls in Central New York.

*Baltimore Woods Nature Center received $2,250 to provide scholarships for K-8th grade girls from Cayuga and Onondaga counties to attend the Baltimore Woods Nature Center Summer Camp, which features nature-based themed weeks to study the use of natural resources.

Cayuga Home for Children (Cayuga Centers) received $3,000 for its Creative Approach to Residential Enhancement (CARE) program which empowers young women through access to speakers and field trips.

*Clear Path for Veterans received $2,250 for its Women Warrior Wellness Workshop, an educational series which addresses topics of interest for female veterans and their family members.

Community Action Partnership of Madison County received $2,500 for its Grandparents Group initiative to provide information and support through group sessions.

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo received $2,000 for ZooGuides, a high school internship program for youth to operate as ambassadors and educators at the Zoo.

Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation received $2,100 to provide lodging for a trip to Washington DC as part of its Girl Ambassadors for Human Rights education program, which links the history of the women’s movement to women today.

Schweinfurth Art Center received $2,600 to purchase two sewing machines for their MakeRoom project, which offers sewing and quilting classes for women and girls.

Syracuse City Ballet received $3,350 in support of Empowerment Through Dance, an 8-week educational dance program for girls aged 12-18 in residence at Elmcrest Children’s Center.

Syracuse Jewish Family Service received $2,500 for the SeniorCents program to improve older adults’ financial literacy, budgeting and money management skills.

Syracuse University WISE Women’s Business Center received $2,500 for Exito! (Success!): Entrepreneurial Outreach to Latina Women, to provide services in training, business, networking and technical support.

Unity House of Cayuga County received $2,750 for its mental health peer-counseling program in support of women’s personal growth and recovery from mental illness.

YWCA of Syracuse and Onondaga County received $2,700 for the Girls Take Charge program which focuses on girls’ physical and mental health.

*Grants sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation

CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANSWOMEN WARRIOR WELLNESS WORKSHOP AND EDUCATIONAL SERIESAs citizens, the best way for us to repay our debt to our veterans is to give them our deepest gratitude and support, and honor our responsibility to help them reintegrate into society upon their return from active duty. It is in this spirit that Clear Path for Veterans has committed to empowering veterans and their families through supportive programs built on trust and warrior culture. Clear Path for Veterans was established in 2011 to provide services to transitioning veterans, and in 2014, they approached the Women’s Fund of Central New York to garner support for the Women Warrior Wellness Workshop and Educational Series – a program that brings in speakers to address the challenges faced by female veterans. Clear Path created the program after recognizing that women veterans faced unique hurdles when returning from combat. Through support from the Women’s Fund and Lockheed Martin Corporation, Clear Path was able to create a special space for the quarterly wellness workshops and speaker series. The workshops provide a non-clinical modality in an open and inviting space that helps these women warriors foster understanding of change in self, home and society as they transition back into civilian life. The Women Warrior Wellness Workshops have facilitated peer mentoring, fostering camaraderie and giving these women a new sense of community as they connect with others who’ve shared their experiences. Other programs provided by Clear Path offer these veterans other outlets for achieving physical, emotional and spiritual wellness, and help these veterans reestablish their connections with society, their families and with themselves.

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Our expression of gratitude to our veterans for their sacrifice and selfless service is measured by the tangible actions that we take to ease any hardships they may face as they return to our community. Tom Kogut, of Lockheed Martin, summed it up perfectly when he said, “Lockheed Martin is pleased to support the Women’s Fund and its work with the Women Warrior Wellness Workshop and Education Series. Nothing is more important than helping our veterans re-integrate with their families and communities.” Through this program, Clear Path, Lockheed Martin Corporation and the Women’s Fund have taken tangible actions that have reached hundreds of female veterans and their families, and have made a lasting impact on how our women warriors reidentify themselves in their journey back from the combat zones and into society.

MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE FOUNDATION GIRL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

In 2014, The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation requested a grant from the Women’s Fund of Central New York for its Girl Ambassadors for Human Rights Education program, which strives to educate young girls about human rights. The program

gives young women (ages 15-17) the opportunity to learn about how women have impacted social change, both today and throughout history. The program aligned with core tenets of the Women’s Fund’s vision, and the Foundation received a grant as part of the 2014-2015 grant cycle. Gage was a visionary of women’s rights and human liberation in her time, and the Foundation’s goal is to educate girls about its namesake’s life, work and their own power to drive social change. During the first few weeks of the program, the girls spend time within the Gage museum, learning about the historical contribution that women made towards social change through suffrage and civil rights movements. The girls then explore the role of women in society today with a trip to Washington D.C. The grant the Foundation received from the Women’s Fund funded the lodging expenses for this trip. During their stay in D.C., the girls visited several museums, including the Smithsonian, giving them the opportunity to learn about some of the most influential women in history and their contribution to society. The girls then visited three prominent NGOs, including Plan International and Women for Women International, which gave the girls hands-on experience about how these organizations impact the lives of women and girls, worldwide, who have been affected by natural disasters, poverty and war. Throughout the trip, the girls were encouraged to discuss what they learned from each day’s activities. This gave them time to reflect on their experiences while having fun and bonding with one another. Many of the participants expressed an interest in pursuing a career in human rights and will be provided with recommendations and mentorship by the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation. The Foundation’s mission of educating girls about gender equality, community engagement and women’s rights was successfully forwarded with the Girl Ambassadors program this year, and the Women’s Fund is proud to have been able to contribute both to these girls’ education, and to their own capacity to make an impact on our world for future generations of women.

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Annual Donor Listing 2014-15 The following list includes donors who supported the Women’s Fund between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015 only. The giving categories represent total gifts made during that time period. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these listings. Please notify us of any mistakes or misspellings so we may correct them for future publications. Gifts of any amount to the Women’s Fund are welcomed and appreciated – we are grateful for your support!

bold = 5+ consecutive years giving red = 10+ consecutive years giving * = cumulative giving total of $5,000+

‡ = 2014-15 event sponsor ¥ = grant sponsor

PLATINUM DONORS ($10,000 or more)

Robert J. Theis, Sr., in memory of Margaret J. Theis*

GOLD DONORS ($5,000 - $9,999)

Lockheed Martin*¥

SILVER DONORS ($1,000 - $4,999)

Allyn Foundation*‡

Aminy I. Audi*Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC‡

Hon. Minna Buck*Central New York Community Foundation, Inc.‡

Virginia M. DeBenedictisKaren S. DeJarnetteDermody, Burke and Brown, PLLC‡

Caragh Fahy*Catherine A. GaleGirl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.‡

Health Foundation for Western & Central New YorkJeanne F. Jackson*Margery KeskinJane R. Merrill*Judith C. Mower*NBT Bank*‡

Margaret G. Ogden*Pathfinder Bank‡

Prudential – Matthew M. Dauksza‡

Elizabeth QuilterElaine Rubenstein*Statewide Aquastore, Inc.‡

Sugarman Law Firm‡

The Dorothy and Marshall M. Reisman Foundation‡

The Gifford Foundation‡

Wegmans‡

BRONZE DONORS ($100 - $999)

Janet AgostiniMaritza AlvaradoLynn G. Gerrity AmesEllen T. Bacon*Lori A. BolesBousquet Holstein, PLLC‡

Helen BuckC&S Companies, Inc.‡

Patricia J. CallahanAndrea M. CapaniMargaret A. Charters*Joan M. Christy*Joan CincottaGeraldine de BerlyJean DonahueJill DungeyMadelaine EnglundLinda R. ErvinMaria Lourdes FallaceMarion Hancock FishLisa M. Fasolo FrishmanLee M. GattaDiana L. Gerrish*Gwen, Inc.S. Madeleine J. HarttLinda L. HenleyAlyse Holstein*Madelyn H. HornsteinMary P. Huntington*Pamela HylandInforia Inc.‡

Leslie J. KohmanAndrea LatchemAnne G. LloydKaren A. Macier

Magnetic Diagnostic Resources of CNY, LLPSarah S. McIlvain*Lynn Y. McLeanAnnemarie MosleyChristine O’Connell-MoreDiane OlivetCathy L. PalmJill S.G. PalmeterFaye PanasciJane PodkaminerJudith E. PollmanCarol W. PorterMeredith PriceShelby RedmondDiane M. RyanLois B. Schaffer*Lois A. SchroederMary ShaheenElaine ShendeElsa A. Soderberg*Andrea StewartSUNY Oswego‡

Syracuse University‡

Rosie TaravellaVera House, Inc.Martha B. VigliettaSara M. Wall-BollingerStacy WanamakerSara D. Wason*Gwendolyn R. Webber-McLeodMelissa WhippsLee S. WilsonCarol K. Wixson*Linda M. Wright

COPPER DONORS (UP TO $100)

Anonymous (1)Jill W. AllenDianne Apter

Susan B. BastableMary E. BeanRandi K. BregmanMe’Shae L. Brooks-RollingCarol BryantBarbara L. BuckElizabeth CavallaroJane ChapmanEvelyn C. CarterPatricia CridlandElizabeth J. DaileyOlga DeavittHelen B. DruceMary DuFreeJane FeldCindy A. FoxJudith FriedmanAndrea J. German-WillisDeborah HoleAnne P. KingMary LernerPeggy LiuzziAnne C. MaierPeggy A. MarshallSally McGuckenMary Jane NathanJoanne S. PettitNovelette PierceSherie QuennevilleKathy ReeseBrian RodwinLibby R. RubensteinNancy RudolphCarol M. SatchwellErin ScheyNancy L. SheffieldGrace StrongCynthia F. SuttonFanny VillarrealNancy S. WeissCarol C. Young

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Members of the Women’s Fund Governance Council: Patti Callahan, Carol Satchwell, Helen Kelley, Andrea Capani,

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Women’s Fund of Central New York Honors Grantees with Award Celebration

The Women’s Fund of Central New York hosted its Annual Grant Award Celebration on Wednesday, April 29th at the Palace Theater in Syracuse, NY. At the event, the Women’s Fund celebrated the impact it has had on the lives of women and girls in Cayuga, Madison and Onondaga counties, and explored just how many lives will be influenced by the latest round of grants. This year’s awards totaled $30,500, and impacted a wide variety of women from children to grandparents, high school students to business owners and female veterans. The programs funded by these

grants tackle important issues from mental and physical health and wellness to body image and confidence, STEM education, career development and financial independence. “The event was a great success! The theme was Making an Impact, and we did just that,” said Karen DeJarnette, Women’s Fund Governance Council Chair. “It’s important to us that people know the impact we’ve had on the community. With the help of our donors, we’re making an impact that will last for generations to come.”

New Governance Council Members

The Women’s Fund of Central New York recently elected seven new members to the Governance Council. Each of these women bring exceptional professional skills and community leadership to the Governance Council and other committees of the Women’s Fund. Our newest Governance Council members are:

Kim Barber, a Process Excellence-Practitioner for National Grid, who is skilled in strategic planning and leadership development. Kim has served on the Board Development Committee for the Women’s Fund and is now its Chair.

Karen Bull is the Manager of Online Programs at Syracuse University, skilled in program evaluation and curriculum design. Karen serves on the Women’s Fund Marketing Committee.

Andrea Capani is a Family Support Social Worker for Cayuga Centers in Auburn. Her

background in counseling and advising are assets to her community volunteer activities, as they will be to the Grants Committee for the Women’s Fund.

Tracey Damon is an experienced professional in finance and the hospitality industry, and brings extensive leadership experience to the Governance Council and the Events Committee.

Lisa Fasolo Frishman is the Executive Director of the Funders Alliance of New York with a strong background in nonprofit and philanthropic management. Lisa also serves as Chair of the Fund Development Committee.

Lindsey Ferrara is a Senior Project Manager for Eric Mower and Associates. She brings her extensive experience in marketing and communications to the Women’s Fund as the Chair of the Marketing Committee.

Karen Matticio is a Tax Partner at Dermody, Burke and Brown CPAs, LLC with more than 24 years of experience. She is a member of the Women’s Fund’s Finance Committee.

These women joined the Governance Council in April and attended a formal orientation on May 28, which provided an overview of the Women’s Fund and its relationship to the Community Foundation of Central New York as well as details about the role of the Governance Council and expectations of Council members. As part of this orientation, each new member was paired with a more experienced member of the Council who will serve as a mentor during their first year. We are very excited to have such a talented group of ladies joining the Governance Council, and look forward to seeing how they impact the future of the Women’s Fund during their tenure.

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“Their program filled me with confidence and helped me take steps I never thought I could.” As a member of the Women’s Fund of Central New York’s Grants Committee, I have heard this statement and other words to that effect more than once. During site visits and events, women and

girls have told me they feel more confident, more positive, and more in control of their own lives as a result of participating in programs supported by the Women’s Fund. Their words and the look in their eyes help me understand that the Women’s Fund makes an impact. At the 2015 Grants Celebration, Vice Chair of the Grants Committee, Carol Satchwell, shared the numbers. The Women’s Fund has awarded more than $215,000 in grant funding to 101 projects in Cayuga, Madison, and Onondaga counties since its inception. These projects reflect the breadth of efforts by organizations to address a wide range of issues and opportunities facing women and girls.

In 2014-2015 you helped the Women’s Fund reach our goal of building the endowment to $1 million and you joined with us in October to celebrate. With your support we funded 10 projects which will reach almost 1,000 women and girls and partnered with Lockheed Martin Corporation to provide grant funding for two additional projects focused on women veterans and STEM education. Gathering your thoughts and input we began writing our next chapter; putting in place strategies that will continue to empower, educate, and engage women on the strength of philanthropy. Anne M. Mulcahy, former Chair and CEO of Xerox Corporation, once said, “There’s nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you’ve got that going for you… it’s a very powerful way to implement change.” In this Annual Report we want to share how your support of the Women’s Fund is making a difference. I hope you will join with me in making a donation today to continue the organization’s ability to implement change.

You make an impact, Karen DeJarnette

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