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Kevin Lewis lived in the residential pro-gram at Northern Home for Childrenin the mid 1990’s. In his address to
the children and families assembled at theAnnual Children’s Awards Ceremony onJune 16th, Kevin described a childhoodabsent of strong parental influence andwrought with challenges and obstacles toovercome. While at Northern Home, Kevinattended Roxborough High School. This pastMarch, Kevin successfully completed the rig-orous training curriculum and was inductedas an officer in the Philadelphia Police Force.
Standing proudly in his crisp blue uniform,Kevin spoke from his heart, encouraging thechildren assembled to work hard, to sur-round themselves with positive people andto stay out of trouble. The Annual Children’sAwards Ceremony recognizes children fromall of Northern Home’s programs who havedemonstrated improvement and excellencein areas including academics, socialization,athletics, and attendance in school. In addi-tion, graduates from either middle school orhigh school are also recognized for thisimportant milestone in their young lives.
Shortly prior to his graduating from thePolice Academy, Kevin reconnected withNorthern Home for Children, where three ofthe staff members who made a significantimpact on him during his stay, are still staffmembers of the agency. Kevin Weber(pictured with Officer Lewis), NorthernHome’s Director of Recreation and VolunteerActivities has been with Northern Home forover 25 years. Mr. Weber remarked that
even as a small child, Kevin Lewis demon-strated a special spark that the staff workedto grow strong. Northern Home’s Presidentand CEO was the Director of BehavioralHealth when Kevin lived on the campus. Heremembers Kevin fondly and welcomedhim back to Northern Home with openarms. Sonja McQuillar, Director of HealthInformation Services has maintained com-munication with Officer Lewis over the past10 years since he left the agency. Ms.McQuillar was the Administrative Supervisorduring Kevin’s stay here at Northern Home.Kevin often came to her office to visit andtalk to her about issues and concerns hewas facing. Kevin always had a vision and adream of becoming a responsible adult.
Everyone at Northern Home for Childrencongratulates Kevin Lewis on his recentaccomplishments and looks forward to hisserving as a mentor for the young men andwomen currently engaged in NorthernHome’s various programs.
FORMER NORTHERN HOME RESIDENT BECOMESPHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER
Summer 2009
CELEBRATING CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Northern HomeF O R C H I L D R E N
Since 1853
This year has been filled withmany accomplishments. Of notehas been the support of private
donors such as Wawa, Inc., KeystoneMercy Families of Companies, and theHarry and Jeanette WeinbergFoundation of Baltimore. Thesedonors provided the support neces-sary to open a new complex com-plete with daycare accommodationsfor homeless mothers and babies.
Currently we have consumers moving in and setting their coursefor a positive beginning. These funds are even more exceptionalgiven the arduous economic circumstance facing the nation.
Speaking of these times… everyone is aware of this crisis and theimpact felt both personally and professionally. At Northern Homefor Children, we are in the beginning stages of navigating througha system that will surely see changes for the consumers we serve.As a result, we have recommitted ourselves to providing excellentservices, resulting in a new mission and vision that is reflective ofthis commitment. We will focus in the coming years and monthson providing quality services, infrastructure development andrecruiting, and developing talented individuals — with the overalloutcome resulting in premier service to our consumers. Please joinus on our crusade toward accomplishing these goals and increas-ing the quality of life for our most vulnerable citizens.
NORTHERN HOME HONORS DANIEL J. HILFERTYAND THE AMERIHEALTH FAMILY OF COMPANIES
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO
Southeastern Pennsylvania United Way Donor Option Number: 01882Tri-County United Way Donor Option number: 061346
More than 300 people were inattendance at the CescaphéBallroom in the Northern
Liberties section of the City on May 27,2009, for the Partnerships for theChildren Awards Dinner, hosted byNorthern Home for Children. Daniel J.Hilferty, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of the AmeriHealth Mercy Familyof Companies, was honored for hisoutstanding work and commitment tobettering the lives of underserved chil-dren throughout the Delaware Valley.
Mr. Hilferty and Keystone Mercy Health Plan, a member of theAmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies have worked withNorthern Home for Children for the last ten years.
Tracey Lavallias, President and Chief Executive Officer of NorthernHome for Children, described Dan Hilferty as a leader: “We are
privileged to be able to work with Danand the AmeriHealth Mercy Family ofCompanies. Their commitment to ourcommunity and our mission of assistingchildren in need, goes above andbeyond the call of duty.” He continued,“Mr. Hilferty leads by example andshows our kids what it means to ‘do forothers,’ and the true definition of givingback.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Hilfertydescribed family as a network of indi-
viduals who nurture and care for one another. “If we all engageand play a supportive role with our community and with the chil-dren, there is no telling the level of excellence they can achieveor the heights to which they can rise.” He continued, “I am proudto be a part of the Northern Home family and even prouder ofthe results produced in the community and far beyond.”
Tracey LavalliasPresident and CEO
Tracey Lavallias (left), Dan Hilferty, and Angelique Harris(immediate past Chairman of the Board).
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE!THANKS FOR CARING ABOUT OUR KIDS!
Mariott Corporationgenerously donated themulch for our children’splayground and volun-teers spent the dayspreading it!
St. Joseph University’salumni and studentvolunteers.
Deloitte volun-teers helped to
prepare the newGenerations IIbuilding, both
inside and out.
We are so appreciative of the Veterans Affairs CentersEmployees Association and their 10 years of service toNorthern Home for Children.
Volunteers from GlaxoSmithKline spent the day putting togetherfurniture in preparation for the opening of Generations II.
Philadelphia area GAP storesbrought gifts for children in
programs at Northern Homefor Children.
Members of the Pennsylvania Chapter for theInternational Accounts Payable Professionalshelped to make the holidays brighter for the childrenat Northern Home.
Dan Hilferty, CEO ofAmeriHealth Mercy Familyof Companies with membersof Northern Beats, our steeldrums band, at the AnnualKeystone Mercy Health Planholiday party at NorthernHome for Children.
To view photos of all ofour volunteers, pleasevisit our website atwww.northernhome.org.
On Thursday, June 25, 2009, the entirestaff of Northern Home for Children gath-ered for an All-Agency Meeting followed
by Staff Appreciation Day. The meeting was heldin the gymnasium and led by Tracey Lavallias,agency President and CEO. The meeting was anopportunity to emphasize Northern Home’s mis-sion and vision and provide staff with updatesrelated to state and city funding and the impacton agencies throughout the Commonwealth. The
meeting was followed by a day of food, fun, andgames at Staff Appreciation Day. Popcorn, waterice, cotton candy, as well as a full barbecue high-lighted the day. But the best entertainment waswatching Tracey take the plunge at an old-fash-ioned dunk tank. The staff appreciated their ChiefExecutive being such a good sport! StaffAppreciation Day will become an annual event atNorthern Home for Children.
Northern HomeF O R C H I L D R E N
NORTHERN HOMEBOARD OF TRUSTEESG. Bradley Rainer, Esq., ChairmanTracey Lavallias, President and CEOLesly L. AttarianJoshua M. CohenJames C. Crumlish III, Esq.Adam Green, Esq.Jeffery C. Hayes, Esq.Valerie Joseph-DardenChristopher J. JudElizabeth KaneLeo KurtzCarolina LoboWilliam C. MorsellRussell J. RossiPaul RovnerThomas Sulpizio, Jr.Jennifer H. UnterbergerLaura Solomon, Esq., Solicitor
NORTHERN HOMEFUND BOARDWilliam L. Lane III, ChairRussell T. HauerDiallo JohnsonDenean WilliamsCynthia A. Zickel
OUR MISSIONThe mission of Northern Homefor Children is to foster thedevelopment of self confidence,resiliency and other life skills inat-risk children, youth and theirfamilies primarily through theprovision of behavioral health,child welfare and preventiveservices.
Newsletter EditorMaureen Klein
Contributing EditorMary Fran Riffel
For further information:Please [email protected] call 215.482.1423 Ext. 1202
Founded 1853
5301 Ridge AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19128215.482.1423www.northernhome.org
NORTHERN HOME STAFF COMBINEBUSINESS WITH PLEASURE
A THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
FOUNDATION GIFTS ANDGRANTS
The Beneficial Foundation
Alpin J. and Alpin W. CameronMemorial Trust
Comcast Foundation
GMAC Residential FundingCompany
Goldman Sachs and Company
Hug Family Foundation
J-Shou Property Development
Kistler Tiffany Foundation
The Kulicke Fund
Kurtz Familiy Foundation
Philadelphia Activities Fund, Inc.
Philadelphia Foundation
Wardle Family Foundation
Wawa, Inc.
The Harry and Jeanette WeinbergFoundation
Zisk & Zehren Enterprises, Inc.
CORPORATE GIFTS ANDEVENT SPONSORSHIPS
A.P.S Supply Co., Inc.
Alliance Bank
Amper, Politziner & Mattia, LLP
Anchor Painting
Aramark Services, Inc.
Lisa Barber
Bayada Nurses
Beneficial Bank
Nadeem A. Bezar
Brandywine OperatingPartnership LLC
Bravo Building Services
Brown’s Superstores
Buell Kratzer Powell
Burman’s ManagementCompany, LLC
Cava Building Supply Co.
The Centurion Group, LLC
Colliers Lanard & Axilbund
Consolidated Brick & BuildingSupplies
Cope Linder Architects
Stephen F. Cordasco
Cradles to Crayons, Inc.
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.
Davis Vision
Delaware Kids Fund
Sylvia DiBona
Diener Brick, Co.
Domus
Doral
Elliott Greenleaf Law
Executive Auto Body
Robert J. Fahey
Fishbein & Co.
Fizzano Bros.
Fox & Roach Charities
G & H Distributors, Inc.
GAP Foundation Moneyfor Time Program
General Building ContractorsAssociation
General Masonry &Restoration, Inc.
Givnish Family Funeral Home
GMAC
Haverford Trust Company
Huston Clay Products, LLC
IBEW Local Union 98
ika Systems
Independence Blue Cross
Industry Advancement Program
INTECH Construction, Inc.
J.A.K. Securities
Jefferson Health System
Kaplin, Stewart, Meloff, Reiter &Stein, P.C.
Terry Katz
Keating Development Corporation
Keystone Mercy Health Plan
KPMG LLP
Kreischer Miller
Lakash Constructors, Inc.
Land Services USA, Inc.
Lieberman, Earley & Company
Jack Mannke
McConnell Johnson Real Estate Co.
McGraw Hill Companies
Medecision, Inc.
Medical Resources, Inc.
Millennium 3 Management Inc.
MNAP Diagnostic Center
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
NECA Penn/Del/Jersey Chapter
New York Life Insurance Company
Norris Sales Company, Inc.
Northmarq CorporateSolutions LLC
Opus East, LLC
PAETEC
Pennoni Associates, Inc.
Pfizer United Way Campaign
PFM Advisors
Portico Systems, Inc.
Prudential Financial
QVC, Inc.
Red Tettemer
Reger, Rizzo & Darnall LLP
RL Corporation
D. M. Sabia & Co., Inc.
Sanchez Design Partnership
SEI Giving Fund
Seigfreid, Bingam, Levy,Selzer, Gee
MJ Settelen Construction, LLC
Shelby Cast Stone, LLC
Charles E. Shoemaker, Inc.
Regina Sitler
Smith Mack & Co., Inc.
Soto Gregory Inc.
Sovereign Bank
Tenet Healthcare Foundation
Torrado ConstructionCompany, Inc.
Toshiba Business Solutions
Tri-State Brick of PA, Inc.
United Concordia Companies
Benjamin Valore Caplan
Vasoli Electric
Wawa, Inc.
J. J. White, Inc.
Paul H. Yeomans, Inc.
YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity
INDIVIDUAL GIFTS
$5,000 and above
Anonymous
Michael D. McCarthy
Wawa, Inc.
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$1,000 – $4,999
John Carty
Joseph M. Definis
Christopher Mirzai
Steve Red
Cynthia R. Zuk
$200 – $999
3025 N.J.S. Inc.
Kevin Benene
Charles M. Bolno
Nicholas E. Cassotis
John E. Celentano
Zoe M. Cothran
Joel Friedman
Mary Jane Fritsch
Adam M. Green
Angelique R. Harris
John O. Heck
Ronald G. Henry
Steven M. Jacobson
Barbara J. Jones
Charles A. Jordan
David Kline
Leon F. Kurtz
William L. Lane III
Susan Geist Layne
Catherine S. Martin
Barbara McCarty
Dorothy C. Peters
G. Bradley Rainer
Paul Rovner
Kelly Ann Thomas
Jennifer H. Unterberger
William Ralph Villano
$50 – $199
Alan D. Abel
Marion Angle
Toni Benner
Suzanne M. Borrell
James M. Byrne
Flor M. Castillo
Stephen W. Christian
Theresa M. Cornwall
Daniel T. Coughlin
Mary S. Depaolo-Roach
Thomas W. Doyle
Richard F. Edmonds
James M. Fernberger
Susan J. Fitzpatrick
Lewis A. Flacks
Vincent Gordon
Jeffery C. Hayes
(July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009)
(Continued)
Robert N. Hunn
Jerry L. Johnson
Teresa Johnson
Robert Jones
Mildred Kester
Ellen Kircher
William L. Lane, Jr.
Bernadette Maguire
Allen P. Marks
Eileen M. Martin
Brad A. Molotsky
Lillian Pilla
Chet Pryor
Jeannette Przystawski
Mary Redden
Lewis C. Salotti
Nelson J. Shafer
Walter R. Stachelek
Michale J. Stepek
Janet D. Thompson
Sandra L. Tice
Patrick Udovich
Joseph W. Vasturia
Hiley H. Ward
Stephen C. Warner
E. & L. Yondorf
Under $50
Dante J. Amadio
Victor Balmos
Maurice Berry
Louis P. Carsia
Howard Ferguson
W. Edward Frazer
Mary Jo Johnson
Linda B. Jones
Catherine Borden Killian
Paul A. Miller
Jane M. Powell
Vicki S. Raske
Erika Susan Rieser
Dolores Marie Siciliano
Paul Staudenmeier
Allison Steele
Maureen C. Sullivan
Frank W. Urbani
Edward J. Vasoli
Susan A. Whilden
Dorothy S. Withers
Joyce J. Young
TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Please send your tax deductible contributions to:Northern Home for Children, 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128Attn: Maureen Klein.
Or visit our new website at www.northernhome.org.
REMEMBER NORTHERN HOME IN YOUR WILL!
You can help to ensure the future of Northern Home for Children’s services tochildren and their families by naming “Northern Home for Children,” Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, in your will as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary. Consult yourattorney for the details as you make estate plans.
A THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS(Continued)
HOW YOU CAN HELP
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 8TH ANNUALNORTHERN HOME BENEFIT GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 14, 2009Philmont Country Club
Serving a fabulous lobster buffet dinner
For more information and pricing, please contact:Donna Bolno at 215.482.1423 Ext. 1216 or e-mail [email protected]
www.northernhome.org