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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:16TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC ............................................ 2

COLUMBIA BANK'S 32ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC .. 4

FAMILY VISITS ........................................................................... 5

STAFF APPRECIATION DAY ................................................ 6

JUNE BINGO ............................................................................... 7

JULY ACTIVITIES ..................................................................... 8

STAFF NEWS ............................................................................. 9

ALEX AWARDS ....................................................................... 10

PROFILES IN COMPASSION ............................................... 12

2020 GRANTS .......................................................................... 13

UPCOMING EVENTS .......................................................... 14

The Good News InitiativeVOLUME 4, EDITION 2

KEEPING OUR SPIRITS HIGH!

As we continue to keep our clients and staff safe during the

COVID-19 Pandemic, we want to thank everyone for their

support during these times. Our staff have been amazing

and have been the true heroes for the past seven months.

They have been on the frontlines taking care of our 1000+

clients and we appreciate each and every one of them.

Please feel free to visit our website at spectrumforliving.org

under “Recent News” for up to date information regarding

our ongoing response to the pandemic. We hope you and

your families are continuing to stay healthy and safe!

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16TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

On Tuesday, September 29th, 2020, Spectrum for Living held its 16th Annual Golf Classic at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey. Despite some light showers, our patrons enjoyed a fun-filled day with good golf, good company and raffles. We are most thankful to all of our event sponsors and

everyone who came out and helped make the day a great success! We can't wait to see you again in 2021!

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COLUMBIA BANK'S 32ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC

On Monday, October 19th, Columbia Bank held its 32nd Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful North Jersey Country Club in Wayne, New Jersey. Spectrum for Living was chosen as the charitable

beneficiary this year, and we are so thankful to have been a part of this special day. An incredible $85,000 was raised to support our many programs and services. Thank you to Columbia Bank and all of the event supporters, and a special thanks to Spectrum for Living Trustee Randy Csik for securing

the agreement of Columbia Bank to sponsor Spectrum for Living this year.

(Pictured from left to right: Frank Recine, SFL Trustee; Bill Schuldt, SFL Vice President of Operations; Randy Csik, SFL

Trustee; Christopher Perry, SFL President & CEO; Thomas J. Kemly, Columbia Bank President & CEO; Allyson Schlesinger,

Columbia Bank Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking; Steve Torrico, SFL Trustee;

Steve Vahalla, SFL Director of Development & Recreational Services)


FAMILY VISITSWith visitation restrictions to our programs instituted at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were

excited to begin allowing family visits once again over the summer. Spectrum for Living is now allowing families and friends to come visit their loved ones in socially distant family visits. What

wonderful times our clients have been having getting to see their families in person. We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding during the pandemic.

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STAFF APPRECIATION DAY

On July 8th, we celebrated our staff for their invaluable contributions to the success ofSpectrum for Living. At all times, and especially during the coronavirus pandemic, our staff have helped to keep our Mission alive, keeping our operations moving forward without interruption and ensuring that our clients’ many needs are met. We are most thankful to each and every one of our staff for their

continued commitment to fulfilling our Mission.


JUNE BINGOThroughout the month of June, our residential clients participated in an agency-wide Bingo Game!

The board was filled with fun and engaging activities, including gardening, cooking with staff, making homemade cards and positive messages, crafts, taste testing, car washes and so much more!

With each activity completed, a space was filled. With more spaces covered, more prizes were available to win for each Residential Program. We were so happy to see our clients enjoying quality

time during their quarantine. Congratulations to everyone who participated!


JULY ACTIVITIES

Throughout the month of July, our residential clients participated in an agency-wide Month of Activities! It was filled with an assortment of fun and engaging activities to do, including book and

movie reviews, self-portraits, and poems. Our clients did some amazing work and we thank all of our staff for helping them along the way. Good job to everyone who participated!

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NEW HIRESRichard Francois – Accounts Payable Clerk @ River Vale Corporate OfficeZainab Ahmed – Recruitment Specialist @ River Vale Corporate OfficeTyahne Battle – Edison Condo Counselor @ Edison Condos Sarafina Desrosier – Supervised Apartment Counselor @ Rockleigh Apartments Terri Downs – Supervised Apartment Counselor @ River Vale ApartmentsRolanda Gratien Jean Philippe – Supervised Apartment Counselor @ Rockleigh ApartmentsColvine Jean Baptiste – Direct Care Counselor @ Closter ICFMartin Ndungu – Group Home Counselor @ Highwood Group HomeMark Torres – Accounts Payable Clerk @ River Vale Corporate Office (Summer Intern)Dominique Bell – Group Home Counselor @ Highwood Group HomeWeiwei Cai – Senior Accountant @ River Vale Corporate Office Tara Earl – Group Home Counselor @ Paramus Group HomeJassica James – Food Handler @ Closter ApartmentsJustin Mekoba – Edison Condo Counselor @ Edison CondosEdith Munoz – Accounts Payable Clerk @ River Vale Corporate OfficeJenna Silvestro – Group Home Counselor @ Hillsdale Group HomeCarline Desir – Medical Billing Specialist @ River Vale Corporate Office Virginia Jackman – Group Home Counselor @ Highwood Group HomeTahniya Shepherd – Group Home Counselor @ Glen Rock Group HomeCorey Hugues – Recreation Coordinator @ Closter ICFStephanie Moise – Supervised Apartment Counselor @ Ringwood ApartmentsSameria O’Neil – Supervised Apartment Counselor @ River Vale ApartmentsSandra Bonsu – Per Diem Registerd Nurse @ Guttenberg Group HomeTara Earl – Group Home Counselor @ Paramus Group HomeErykah Harmon – Group Home Counselor @ Westwood Group Home Jehu Poupas – Group Home Counselor @ Northvale Group HomeDyneise Tucker – Residential Coordinator @ Westwood, Guttenberg, HillsdaleRaynald Auguste – Direct Care Counselor @ Closter ICF

We are pleased to announce the following Spectrum for Living New Hires/ Promotions:

STAFF NEWS

STAFF PROMOTIONSDomingo Angeles – Activity Therapist @ Ringwood ATC to Residential Coordinator @ ClosterApartmentsJunelane Hibbert – Supervised Apartment Supervisor @ Rockleigh Apartments. to Residential Coordinator @Rockleigh ApartmentsTerryann Bredolo – Finance Coordinator @ River Vale Corporate Office to Senior Payroll Coordinator @ River Vale Corporate Office Quaneesha Hart – Edison Condo Counselor @ Edison Condos to Edison Condo Supervisor @ Edison CondosYvonne Williams-Brown – Group Home Counselor @ Northvale Group Home to Psychiatric Aid @ Carver ATC

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We are pleased to share the names of those employees who have won an Alex Award during the months of May through September. Named in honor of Spectrum for Living Founding parent Alexander Gallione, The Alex Award recognizes Spectrum employees who go above and beyond in service to our clients. Each month, a select group of employees will be chosen to receive an Alex Award. Current Spectrum for Living employees, clients and family members may nominate a Spectrum for Living employee by visiting our internet website homepage (www.spectrumforliving.org) and clicking on the Alex Awards link on the homepage. (One nomination per month please.)

PLATINUM:CHRISTINE MAISONNEUVESAMANTHA VOLKDIANA MANGANJEAN NICOLASWILSON EXCELUSLESLIE CASTRO

GOLD:ANITA NOVOA-BAGGETTBRUCE BLOCKDANIELLE BROWNLINNETTE BURRELLCHRISTINE DRAGHIANTHONY FOSTERLATOYA OYUGIMARIE POLYNICEKAREN PROCTORREEM SALEMSAMANTHA VOLKDOMINGO ANGELES, JR.TASHAI ATKINSFRANK CAPUTORAJINDER CHOPRAREYNALDA ESTEUSSHEEREEN MORACATWANDA WATSONPIERRE JEAN JULIENMARC ARTHUR ANTOINEEARL RUSSELLLISA WEBBGARRY BREITHAUPTJOSEPH BISCHERMELITA KERRANGELA MOORECALVINS OHDIAMBOKRISTEN PAONE

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BRONZE:MERCY ANTWIJENEEN ARTISFIONA DAVYKENNETH DANECRISTINA PEREZAJU VARGHESELESLIE CASTROANGELO REMATAGREGORY SALVODONSABRINA XIMINESSHIRLEY WEDDERBURNJASMINE WILLIAMSYVONNE WILLIAMS-BROWNGAIL ZEIGLER-POLINGCARLA ROBINSONELSIE TOLENTINOCAROL NOVOTNAKCHIHARU TAKASUYVETTE ADESHINAJENNIFER OLAUNJUEUGINA EVANSASHLEY GARCIAMICHELLE SIGUENZATROY THOMPSONRICHARD SILAVIVIAN MILLER

ALEX AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS!

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PROFILES IN COMPASSION

Spectrum for Living would like to congratulate another Platinum Alex Award Winner:

DIANA MANGAN

What is your name? Diana Mangan

What is your position at Spectrum for Living? Evening Shift Supervisor at Norwood Group Home.

How many years have you been working at Spectrum for Living? Three years.

How does it feel to be a Platinum Alex Award Winner at Spectrum for Living? It feels good knowing other

people think highly enough of myself to nominate me for the awards.

How does this recognition make you feel? It makes you feel pretty good and it makes you feel that you are

doing what you are supposed to be doing as far as going above and beyoned what the Alex Award

suggests.

What is it you most enjoy about working at Spectrum for Living? My clients. They have become like my

children. I would do anything to protect them and I will never let anything bad happen to them.

If you could have dinner with one person (famous or not), who would it be and why? I would like to have

dinner with Michelle Obama. She is not only smart and educated, but she is witty, she is a mom and she is

caring. I think it would be a good reflection on my mom, who is no longer here, to know this is someone I

look up to and had dinner with. Michelle would probably impart some good knowledge on me as well.

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Throughout the past four months, we have received the following grants to support our programming and

residences:

JULY 2020

Investors Foundation, Inc. - $1,000 for Wayne Group Home Renovations

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - $743,818.90 for COVID-19 related expenses

AUGUST 2020

The Ironman Foundation, Inc. - $2,500 for COVID-19 related expenses

SEPTEMBER 2020

Greenberg Traurig, LLP Attorneys at Law - $6,000 for Residential and ATC programs

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2020 GRANTS UPDATE

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We thank all of those who have contributed to our 2020 Annual Appeal so far. Call our Development Department at (201) 358-8081

if you would like to donate or have any questions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

210 Rivervale RoadRiver Vale, NJ 07675

Phone: (201) 358-8000Fax: (201) 358-8089

Our 2020 Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by The Sibling Group, will be held Wednesday, 12/9 through Friday, 12/11 for our Residential & ATC Clients in the Teaneck Adult Training Center gymnasium. This year, the event will be held over a three-day period to allow for adequate social distancing and to ensure the safety and well-being of our clients and staff. Each Program will be given a designated day and time to shop, so no two Programs will be in the gym at the same time. Each client will be given the opportunity to choose 2-3 items as we are eliminating the “Spectrum Dollars” this year. Our Full-Time Recreation staff will be the only employees running the event. Upon entering, each client and staff

member will have a temperature check and upon leaving, the Recreation staff will sanitize all surfaces and items. Masks are required throughout the entirety of the

shopping experience.

If you would like to contribute to this wonderful experience for our clients, we are seeking donations. Please feel free to contact the Central Recreation Department at 201-836-3721

or by email [email protected] and [email protected] donation ideas.

Have any Good News to share?Contact Marketing & Communications Associate,

Timothy Sabbaghat [email protected].

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