2023-2024
Annual Report
Contents
- Board of Directors
- A message from the Board President
- Longtime donor: Whole Children is a “lifeline”
- The eagle has landed
- Putting down roots
- Grants support our mission
- Darren FUNd spreads happiness
- Amherst house tour
- Fletcher Scholarship awarded to two colleagues
- Making empowered connections
- Family Support Centers
- A night of connections
- Education beyond the classroom: Whole Selves in action
- Warming up winter
- Bob's trip to Oz
- Festive highlights: Pathlight's return to holiday Celebrations
- It’s a Barbie world
- 2024-2025 events
- Honor roll of donors
2023-2024 at a glance
Board of Directors
Denise Cogman
President
Bridget Haley
First Vice President
Kelly Pignatare
Second Vice President
Trevor Smith
Secretary
Mark Germain, CPA, CITP
Assistant Treasurer
Henry “Hank” J. Drapalski Jr.
Past President
William Brown
James F. Foard, Jr.
R. Susan Hurt
Mary F. Knight
Kristen Lech
Stephen J. Levine
William H. Loomis
Judy Luddy
Tenneille McFarlane-Smart
Michael Moriarty
Glenn S. Welch
A message from the Board President
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we reflect on this past year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the dedication and resilience of the Pathlight community. From our devoted staff to our generous donors and partners, every person has played a vital role in ensuring we continue to provide exceptional care and support to the individuals and families we serve.
One of the highlights was the overwhelming success of Let’s Dance!, which not only raised $72,000 to support our programs, but also was truly an example of our mission in action. We finished the fiscal year with the exciting three-month Eagle Challenge. Thanks to the generosity of the Eagle family, we were able to leverage the incredible support of our community, increasing donor participation and achieving new fundraising goals. These critical funds will continue to fuel our mission, enabling us to reach even more individuals in need.
Pathlight’s mission has always been rooted in empowering people to live full and meaningful lives, and this year has been no exception. We’ve continued to innovate, adapt, and grow—always keeping the well-being of those in our care at the forefront of everything we do.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our deepest thanks for your unwavering support. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive future for all.
Warmly,
Denise N. Cogman
Longtime donor: Whole Children is a “lifeline”
We are very grateful to our community of donors who help sustain our work year after year. Some of them have been making gifts to Whole Children, for example, since its start 20 years ago. One such couple is Elaine Brighty and David Cox of Amherst. Their son, Kevin Cox, is a teacher at Whole Children, teaching Minecraft, Legos, and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as helping with the theater program. Attendees at the 2022 Wonkavengers production will remember him as Loki, a role he brilliantly stepped into with only a few days notice after the original actor was ill.
Kevin, 39, began as a volunteer at Whole Children after graduating from UMass and “that just changed his life,” said Elaine. “Then he was the first kid with autism who was hired as a staff member. He’s part time, about 10 or 12 hours a week, but it’s his lifeline. He’s so happy when he can come in. During the pandemic when remote teaching was available that just saved him too.”
Elaine feels very strongly about how Whole Children and Milestones support the participants in their individuality. “I’m still in awe of this setup for the kids and for the adults who use these services,” she says, “because it’s not always the neurotypical person in charge. So much of life for kids with autism and Down syndrome, it’s somebody else’s ideas you are supposed to conform to, and it’s painful to watch that. In these programs it’s about having interactions that encourage you to be able to go out and be who you are, and to know that you’re accepted. I must admit that the plays have been some of my favorites—the joy is so palpable.”
Over the decades, Elaine and David have increased their yearly gift. When asked about this, Elaine says, “Pathlight is definitely an organization I want to support and luckily, I am retired and comfortable enough that we can. We know supporting kids with neurological differences is so critical for everybody because it’s making sure that they can grow as much as they can and have a world that is so supportive. They can interact with the rest of the community in ways they couldn’t before.”
Elaine says that she often has had people ask her advice about family members with disabilities or on the autism spectrum needing suitable programs. “I’ve been particularly pleased that people talk to me because they know about Kevin and wonder what to do with their kids or their nephew. I always tell them about Pathlight.”
“My sons love Whole Children programming and have benefitted so much from the classes! That's how we learned about Pathlight and I am happy to support Pathlight's efforts.”
The eagle has landed!
With the generosity of the Eagle family, whose brother is served in our residential program, Pathlight ran a 3-month challenge campaign to boost donor support and engagement. The Eagle Challenge was a success on several levels. Although we didn’t quite reach our ambitious original goal, Mark and David Eagle awarded us with a most generous gift of $60,000 in recognition of how our community stepped up to show their love for Pathlight at a crucial time.
Some highlights from the challenge:
- 28% of all gifts were the second gift a donor made in FY24.
- We also saw a jump in our monthly donors by 40 percent!
- Donors we hadn’t heard from in a while reconnected with us, accounting for 18% of gifts.
- Many new members joined our community of donors; 13% of all gifts were first-time gifts.
Many donors left notes with their gift that told us how much Pathlight and its programs have meant to them, and we treasure those words.
Grants support our mission
Grants provide key support for Pathlight, demonstrating funders’ confidence in our ability to meet the needs of our community with high-quality programs. In FY24, Whole Children and Milestones were awarded grants from The Emily List Fund and Northampton Arts Council for the theater program and from Newell Mansir Children’s Fund and Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for general support. In addition, Whole Children received a pledge for a 3-year grant from the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region. Pathlight received a grant from The Irene and George Davis Foundation for general support. Whole Selves, our healthy relationships curriculum, received a 2-year grant from Westfield Bank toward its workbook project. We are grateful to these funders for their commitment to our mission.
Putting down roots
Throughout the spring, summer and fall last year, gardening class students got their hands dirty working on two garden plots – one at the Inclusive Community Center and another in the Northampton Community Garden.
Before planting, students explored the Community Garden to get some ideas for their own garden. They also had lots of fun tossing around dirt and picking out those pesky weeds in preparation for planting a new crop of sunflowers, black-eyed Susans and many more wildflowers. The planters at the ICC are filled with annuals and herbs that students use in cooking classes.
Both of these garden projects were made possible by donations to Whole Children!
Darren FUNd spreads happiness
The Darren FUNd has one goal—to honor the spirit of Darren Harrington by bringing happiness and fun to people served by Pathlight. The FUNd was first established in 2007 and has been supporting individuals served by Pathlight in so many ways. This year, 22 grants and $16,377 were distributed.
One recipient was Diego, who used funds for an amazing three-day trip to New York City. He enjoyed the sights of Manhattan, took a swim, and had a great time hanging out with his caregiver Alex, roommate Cody, and friend Nathan, who is also served by Pathlight.
In addition, caregivers connected to the Family Based Living program were each given a $50 gift card in appreciation of the care they provide every day. Recipients used the funds for activities such as a mother and son outing, theater tickets, savings toward a trip to Nashville, and more.
The Darren FUNd is the embodiment of Darren’s sunny disposition and loving spirit as it continues to brighten the days of those served by Shared Living and AFC. Even through tough times, let’s remember to ask ourselves Darren’s favorite question, “How ’bout be happy?”
Amherst House Tour
Pathlight opened up a new home in Amherst to support men with developmental disabilities. Check out this house tour to get a feel of the new space!
Fletcher Scholarship awarded to two colleagues
The Donald Fletcher Scholarship, aimed at supporting employees pursuing higher education, was awarded to two Pathlight employees for the first time since its inception in 2018. On June 5, the $5,000 award was split between Ian Coyne and Adamaris Torres.
“Supporting Pathlight employees through this scholarship program is crucial for both their personal growth and our organization’s success,” said Pathlight Board President Denise Cogman. “This award not only helps employees achieve their academic and professional goals but also strengthens Pathlight by fostering a motivated and well-equipped workforce.”
Adamaris Torres, a direct support professional at Pathlight for over a year, has been helping individuals in their daily lives. Ian Coyne has over eight years of experience in the human services industry and has been with Pathlight for three and a half years.
The scholarship was established in honor of former Pathlight executive director Donald Fletcher, who was a strong advocate for education and staff development.
Making empowered connections
Pathlight’s Autism Connections organized another successful autism conference on April 10, 2024. Titled “A Whole Life: The Empowered Journey,” this 33rd annual gathering was held at the Sheraton Springfield Hotel. The 350 attendees were individuals with autism, family members, educators, and professionals from across Massachusetts and surrounding states.
The keynote speaker, Jennifer Brunton, Ph.D., gave a talk on “Amplifying Acceptance, Building Independence: How #ActuallyAutistic Perspectives Provide a Strong Foundation for Growth.” People lined up to get their signed copy of her book #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy.
Everyone spent a day learning from expert speakers on topics ranging from early diagnosis to sexuality to meaningful employment. Attendees were able to make use of a sensory friendly room at the hotel, featuring dimmed lights and sensory gadgets.
Among the standout sessions, Jaqueline Williams-Hines spoke candidly about the challenges faced by autistic people of color, intertwined with issues of violence and racism. The session took a personal turn when she introduced her son Joshua, who shared his experiences and passion for dance, giving a voice to his own journey.
Between breakout sessions, attendees enjoyed lunch and visiting a variety of exhibitor tables highlighting supports and services throughout the valley. We are grateful to these exhibitors and to our corporate sponsors for their support of this event.
From thought-provoking discussions to personal stories and professional insights, the conference was not just a day of learning but a step forward in empowering and understanding the diverse lives within the autism community.
Mark your calendars, the next Autism Conference will be held April 2, 2025 at the Springfield Sheraton!
Family Support Centers: Supporting families across western Massachusetts
Autism Connections and Family Empowerment at Pathlight are here to support children, teens, and adults with disabilities, along with the people in their lives—whether that's family, friends, or professionals. Family Empowerment has centers in Hampshire and Franklin counties, and Autism Connections runs programs throughout western Massachusetts. These family support centers offer everything from family training and parent meetups to resources, service guidance, and flexible funding help. We’re all about connecting people with the right information and support.
Here’s a closer look at the impact these centers had in FY24.
Intensive Flexible Family Support (IFFS)
IFFS provides critical financial and programmatic support to families facing particularly tough disability challenges. It is funded through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
In FY24, IFFS helped:
- 24 families (37 individuals)
- Delivered $50,000 in flexible funding for needs like rent, groceries, and unique services like gym memberships or educational advocacy.
Family Empowerment, Franklin and Hampshire counties
The Franklin County center serves as a hub of connection and education for local families, offering: service navigation, workshops, small group activities and flexible funding assistance.
In FY24, the Franklin County Center:
- Connected with 188 families
- Hosted 6 workshops for 164 participants
- Assisted 187 individuals with flexible funding, service navigation, and group activities
- Supported 14 new families
The Hampshire County center focuses on engaging families and helping them address everyday challenges. This center offers family outreach, group and individual support and flexible funding
In FY24, the Hampshire County Center:
- Reached 318 families
- Maintained contact with 57% of families to assist with various topics
- Provided support to 668 individuals with flexible funding, service navigation, and group activities
- Supported 102 new families to the center
Autism Connections Support Center
Autism Connections provides specialized support for individuals with autism and their families. Its offerings include Information and referrals, follow-up support, specialized resources, skill-building and social groups, educational events, including a conference and workshops
In FY24, Autism Connections:
- Assisted 758 families with information and referral services
- 75% of those families received follow--up services or additional resources
- Hosted 5 educational events at a local Parent Advisory Council for 96 participants
- Supported 389 individuals through small group activities
- 100 individuals were from families new to the center
These centers continue to be essential resources for families, offering both practical support and community--building opportunities to help individuals with disabilities thrive. Each year, the centers grow, reach more families, and deliver meaningful, impactful services.
A night of connections
When Autism Connections holds a party, it means all kinds of fun for people with autism and their families in western Massachusetts. In the first such social event since the pandemic, 90 people gathered in Chicopee at 450 Banquets in March to make crafts, draw, play games, enjoy snacks, and dance the night away. The DJ serving up tunes also gave out hula hoops, ribbons, and noise shakers so everyone could get into the music, whether sitting or on the dance floor. Between the dancing, singers belted out their karaoke favorites to a supportive crowd. In case anyone needed a break from the sensory load, a special area had dim lighting, soft chairs, and fidget toys.
Kansas Brown, Autism Connections Regional Program Manager, said, “The night was a great success, with a wide range of ages from young kiddos, to people in their twenties, to families with older caregivers.” The event was such a smash hit, families asked if another one could happen soon, and we were happy to oblige! The second party was held in June, also at 450 Banquets, with more crafts, music, and all-around fun!
Both these events welcomed several families that were new to Autism Connections as well as familiar faces from our Whole Children and Milestones programs. To find out when the next one is, sign up for the Autism Connections newsletter!
Education beyond the classroom: Whole Selves in action
Whole Selves, our healthy relationships curriculum, keeps growing and adapting, giving students the tools to build fulfilling, healthy, and safe relationships with others—and with themselves. Over the past year, we’ve trained 15 educators and brought the curriculum to 88 students across several Hampshire County schools. In addition, 10 individuals received personalized, one-on-one sessions designed to meet them exactly where they are.
This year marked a return to form for Whole Selves. After refining materials and lessons in FY23, our educators focused on core skills like active listening while embracing more spontaneity in their approach.
A highlight this year was our summer session at Pathlight’s Inclusive Community Center, where students from Frontier Regional High School’s transition program visited. They joined Milestones Day participants for games and music, getting a real feel for life after high school.
Whole Selves Educator Brian Melanson also led two breakout sessions on sexuality at the 2024 Autism Conference, sparking open, empowered conversations.
The reviews are in!
This year marked the triumphant comeback of Let’s Dance!, featuring 11 talented dance teams comprised of Pathlight individuals and esteemed community members, including Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra of Northampton, and State representatives Lindsay Sabadosa and Shirley Arriaga.
Together, we successfully raised over $70,000 to bolster enrichment programs for those supported by Pathlight, all through the transformative power of dance.
One of our dancers, Sydney Meininger, said, “With having a disability, through Pathlight, I have gotten to do so many amazing things that I never thought I would be doing. I had the best night of my life, getting to be my true self, getting up on stage, and showing the crowd what I got. This was a night I will never ever forget!”
One audience member praised us, saying, “You can’t find that kind of generosity and sheer joy onstage, even on Broadway.”
Another said, “Let's Dance is truly the most uplifting fundraiser there is. The connections between the dancers and coaches are beautiful to witness, and the chance to see so many individuals with disabilities claim their moment in the spotlight is something that never grows old.”
Our efforts in marketing Let’s Dance! 2023 earned us the Communicator Award for Campaign-diversity, equity and inclusion. We love bringing the joy and fun of this wonderful event to a larger audience.
Warming up winter
Jill Johnson and her intrepid crew of Shared Living caregivers found a little slice of summer this past winter at Great Wolf Lodge. The trip to the indoor water paradise turned a cold weekend into a warm escape, complete with accessible accommodations and an ocean of activities.
Bob's trip to Oz: A sister's perspective on adventure and resilience
Sadie Bergeron never expected that her brother Bob, a young man with Down syndrome who lives in one of our homes in Franklin county, would be able to take a vacation. With complex medical needs, days away from his home seemed impossible.
But in September, Mitch Valentin and Julie Clark, two remarkable Pathlight staff members, embarked on an unforgettable journey with Bob.
The trip of a lifetime centered around Bob’s passion for Wizard of Oz. “When I heard that Bob was going to Oz, I asked Julie if I could buy a ticket too and join because I wanted to see his reaction and walk down the yellow brick road with him,” Sadie said.
Their trip wasn't just about sightseeing; it was a testament to the boundless possibilities for individuals with disabilities. Through Julie and Mitch's dedication, they proved that dreams know no limits, and every obstacle can be overcome. For Bob and Sadie, it was a dream come true.
“We had a picture perfect day, and I will never forget it and what Julie helped make possible in our lives,” Sadie said.
Festive highlights: Pathlight's return to holiday celebrations
After a three-year hiatus, the much-loved Pathlight Holiday Party made a return in early December, 2023.
The event brought together the incredible individuals served by Pathlight, dedicated staff, and caring caregivers for an afternoon of spirited dancing, delightful food, and heartwarming music.
Continuing the festive vibes, Whole Children's Joyful Chorus, accompanied by the Florence Community Band, rang in the season with a fabulous performance at Northampton High School. They sang a variety of songs and featured some powerful solos by chorus members.
It’s a Barbie world
The Whole Children and Milestones theater troupe along with the Joyful Chorus wowed audiences in Spring 2024 with Barbie's Dream House of Horrors, their original mashup of Barbie and Little Shop of Horrors.
The show was so highly anticipated that we sold over 250 tickets for the event. That’s two sold out audiences!
Whole Children and Milestones puts on a magical, musical, theater play each year. From the script, written by students and teachers, to the original choreography, and the handcrafted costumes, their hard work paid off with 5-star performances.
2024-2025 events
DSRG Buddy Walk
The Down Syndrome Resource Group's Buddy Walk was their most successful event yet! Held October 5 in Westfield to celebrate and support local families and people with Down syndrome, the funds raised from the event will support programs such as education, support groups, scholarships, and play groups.
The Bash
On October 23, Whole Children and Milestones marked 20 years with a packed house at the Northampton Center for the Arts. The night was a true celebration, with the Friendship Band from Milestones sharing the stage with indie icons Yo La Tengo. Between the music, a throwback slideshow, and a playful photo booth, guests reconnected and made new friends. All proceeds from the sold-out show benefit Whole Children's afterschool and evening programs, ensuring these essential classes keep going strong for another 20 years.
Autism Conference 2025
Save the date! The next Autism Conference will take place April 2 at the Springfield Sheraton. The day-long educational conference brings together agency and education professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, sponsors and exhibitors to build knowledge, inspire, and make meaningful connections. Sign up to be notified when new information is available at autismconnectionsma.org/conference.
Honor roll of donors
Individuals
Eric and Sarah Aasheim
Jennifer Abbingsole
Ronald Abdow
Frances and Robert Abrams
Richard and Judith Abuza
Robert Abuza
Inge and Ilse Ackermann
Karen Adams
Tamela Adamson
Sarah Adelman
Gwen Agna and Thomas Marantz
Jodie Alaimo
Gerald and Janna Aldrich
Roger Anderson
Teri Anderson
Stavros Andreopoulos
Robby Armenti
Louise Armstrong
Jessica Avery
Margaret Babbott
Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and Leonard Cohen
Ruth Banta and Ellen Cain
Sarah Barnes
Karen Barrett
Wade Bassett
Patrick Beach
Delcie and Julia Bean
Phyllis Beaupre
Filene Bedrick
Wayne and Marsha Bell
Peter Belson
Carolyn Benson and Connie Baugh
Betsy and Peter Benton
Ricki Benzie and Michael Brewer
Scott Bergeron
Sadie Bergeron
Bettina Bergmann and Michael Davis
Iris and David Berkman
Roberta and Harry Berry
Stephen Berte
Lesa Bezo
Greta Biagi
Rose Bianchi
Kathy Biehl
Evelyn and Gil Billings
Silas Bishop
Johann Bishop
Jeffrey Bishop
Frank and Carolyn Blajda
Michael Blanchard
Marjorie Bloom
Kristi Bodin
Tricia Booker
Bill Bopp
Robert A. and Ann M. Borawski
Sheri Borrin
Joyce and Walter Boucher
Jacqueline Boucher
Chris Boyko
Robert and Nancy Boynton
Paul and Elizabeth Breen
Karen Breer
Emily Breines
Elizabeth Wendy Brennan
Nathalie and Willis Bridegam
Mary Ellen and John Bridge
Charles Bridge
Adam Bright
Elaine Brighty and David Cox
Gail Bronson
Florence Brown
Brittany Brown
Lorraine Brown
Georgianna Brunton
Marymargaret Burke
Emily Burque
Linda Burque
Nancy Burt
Thomas Butler and Jody Wax
Sarah Buttenwieser and Hosie Baskin
David Byer
Doreen and Brian Cabana
Deborah Cahillane
Andrew and Paula Caires
Agostino Calheno
Cameron Caney
Stu Caputo
Dana Carnegie
Pat Carney
Caroline Carpenter
Teresa Castano
Seunghee Cha and Anthony Bishop
Seungah Cha
Sang Cha
Eunice Cha
Steve Cha
Karen Chadwick
Kyle and Marisa Chapin
Hannah Chappell-Dick
Ariella Chase
Jennifer Chuks
Zina and Gary Churchill
Mitchell Cichy
Robert Cilman
Kirsten Cirincione
John and Maura Cleary
Ellen Cleary
Cole Clericuzio
Madison Clewes
Noreen Cmar-Mascis and Mike Mascis
Barbara Cocchi
Scott and Carol Cochrane
Denise Cogman
Adam Cohen and Jendi Reiter
Michael Cohen and Chia Collins
Sandy Colburn
Andrea Colby
Julian Concannon
James and Barbara Conen
Ed Conway
The Estate of Michael Cooley
Michael and Sara Corbett-Paterniti
Anne Marie Corrieri and John Perrin, lll
John and Sue Corrieri
Amy Coulthard
Tony Covalli
William Cowgill
Ian Coyne
Beth Crawford and Robert Dickerman
Rebecca Creighton
Lisa and Donald Crouser
Jennifer Cupp
Peter Curro
Sara Curro-Mayne and William Mayne
Beth Cuzzone
Metta Dael
Kassandra Dal Molin
Duane Dale and Heidi Frantz-Dale
Dale Daniel
The Davis Family
Joyce and David De Velder
Colleen Dean
Sandra and Robert Dean
Betame DeBono
Lori Degman
Erin DeLullo
Kathryn Dempsey
Sarah Detenber
Kim Dew
Brian Dew
Todd Di Geronimo
Robin and Ted Diamond
Jen Dieringer and John Frey
Kristen Diggins
Janelle Dodds
Elizabeth Dougal
Bonnie Zima Dowd
Julie and Andrew Doyle
Henry and Anne Drapalski
Alden Dreyer and Sally Wetherbee
Michael Driscoll
Susan Duda
Jim and Gillian Duda
Malgorzata Duda Baker
Bob Dudas
Stuart and Bonnie Dunski
Leslie Dwight and Byron Coley
Valle Dwight and Phil O'Donoghue
Donald and Nancy Dwight
Art Dwight
Kate Dwyer
Jill Dyer
Cassie Eckhof
Stuart and Evelyn Egerton
Ruth Elcan
James Emery and Andrea Hairston
Joan Epstein and Burt Franzman
Amanda Fabian
Robert and Wanda Fafard
Kevin Fagan
Laurie Farkas
Don Faulstick
Chelsea Field
John Fieldsteel
Susan Fiesler
Roxanne Finn
Sebern Fisher
John and Jean Fisher
Holly Fitzpatrick
Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager
Joseph G. Flahive
Donald Fletcher
Osa and Christopher Flory
Kelsey Flynn and Jaime Olander
James and Michelle Foard
Bridgett Fortier
Barbara Foster
Andrew and Ingrid Foster
Christine Fowles
Andrea Fox
Corrine Franklin
Dale Gardner-Fox
Gail Garrabrants
Benjamin Garvey
Tusi Gastonguay
Casey Gaw
Pamela Gebo
Ethan Geiling
Luke Geiling
Patricia Gelinas
Mark Germain and Jackie Roman
Lucy Gertz
Thomas Giles
Darlene Giroux
Rachel Goldberg
Jette and Michael Goldman
Judith and Mark Goodwin
Patricia Gorman-Bishop and David Bishop
David Gottsegen
Deborah Gould
Michael Gove
Barbara Graf
Darlene Graham
Terry Gray
Kelly Greene
Laura Greenfield
Jane Greenfield
Tarek Greenfield Sidki
Janis Greve
MaryAnn Grim
Jeff Griswold
Kristina Guerin
Gregory Guest
Daniel Gustafson
Chelsea Hagopian
Mara and Harry Hahn
Farshid Hajir
Frances Haley
Bridget Haley
Patricia Hallberg
Rileigh Hallberg
Roy Hampton
Linda Hannum
Thomas Hargis
Linda Harper and Charles Cairns
Chris Harper and Jacqueline Deiana
Carol Harrell
Theresa Harris
Anne Hartman
Scot Haskell
Stirling Hastings
Rick Hays
Julie Held
Kira Henninger
Richard Herbek
Michael Herlihy
Mary Clare Higgins
Patricia Hilpert
Gina Hoagland
Janet and Herbert Hodos
Ann Hollingworth
Jeanne and David Hoose
Sam Hopper
Sam Horton
James and Zona Hostetler
Edward Hougen IV and Sarah Hougen
Sue Hoyle
Miloslava Hruba
David Huntley
Laura Hurler
Susan Hurt and James Stallman
Julia Hutton
Audrey Hyvonen
Shelby Hyvonen
Polly Ingraham
Deborah and Gregory Isles
Abigail Jaffe
Nancy Janoson
Dorothy and Thomas Jarry
Kathy Jekanowski
Darrell Jennings
Tom Johnson
Kate Jones
Fintan Jones
Bernadette Jones
Amy Kahn
Heidi Kalinowski
Lynda Kamik and Daniel Margolis
Miliann Kang
Carola Kaplan
Adriana and Marvin Karno
Justina Kasa
Russell Keane
Paul and Joanne Kelliher
Keith Kendall
Terence Kennedy
Mary-Elizabeth Kennedy
Hal Kent
Leona Kern
Rania Kfuri
Sandra and William Kicza
Mary and Chris Kiely
Lorraine Kiely
Alison Kiely
Lorraine Kieras
James Kim
Lee Kimball and The Montouri Family
Virginia Kintz
Susan Kline
Robin Kline
Patricia and Richard Kmon
Mary Knight
Antonia Knight
Duncan Knowles
Dallas Kofford
Jean Kohl
Johanna Kolodziej
Paul and Sheila Koneazny
Mauri Korhonen
Constance Kos
Lawrence and Lucille Kostek
Mariame Kounta
Richard and Georgiann Kristek
Kelly Krivacs
Sue Kurian
Robert Kusek
Dawn LaBarre
Ellen Laberge
Cynthia Labrecque
Theresa Labrie
Ronald and Karen LaClair
Natalie Lacoste
Michele Laffert
Billy Lampeth
Sherry Lane
Richard Langdon
Sylvia Lapinski
Joanne LaPlante
Linda LaPointe and Roger Masse
Lance Lapointe
Daniel LaRosa
Dawn Latder
Esther Latham
Rebecca Laurin
Rebecca Lauterbach
Lory Lavigne
Liann Soon Lavrence
Melissa Leahy
Eric LeClair
Brenda Lessard
Martin Lesser
Alethea Letendre
Stephen Levine and Joan Kagan
Gwen Levine
Adrienne Levine and Peter Wan
Jessica Levy
Elizabeth Levy
Philip Levy
Wendy Libby
Sharon and John Libera
Barbara Link
Merry Logan
Laurie Loisel
Cheryl Lonardo
William and Julie Loomis
Clara Lopez
Alyssa Lord
Joanne Lucey
Barbara Lucey
Tracy Lucia
Judith Luddy
Jon and Patricia Lumbra
Micheal and Catherine Lynch
Maxine MacDonald
Joan Magnani
Robert Mahar
Gregory and Kathleen Malynoski
Brianna Mangano
Ashley Marceau
Amanda Marcotte
Eileen Margerum
Roxanne Mariani-Prall
Lisa Martins
Jeffrey Matthews
Jennifer Maybar
Charlene Mazer
Maria and Henry Mazzei
Billy McBride
Linda McCaffrey
Joanne McCartan
Justine McCarthy
Joan McClellan
Jana McClure
Carrie McGee and Sam McClellan
Laura McGillicuddy
Peter McLean and Karen Fiegenbaum
Matthew McNulty
MaryBeth and Michael Meade
Averill Meininger
Rebecca Meininger
Michelle Mendes
Anne Merriman Duffy
Jack Mesheau
Margaret Miller
Jodi Miller
Tawanda Mobley
Nora Moreau
Eileen and Robert Morgan
Michael Moriarty
Becca Moro
Marcia Morris
Marcia Morris-Lessard
Stacey Mosher
Sharon Moulton
Lucy Mueller
Laura Mullen
Donald and Wanda Muller
Charlene Nardi
Esther Nasjleti
Edmund Nasjleti
Allen Nelson
Barbara Nelson
Lisa Newman
Nancy Nickerson
Richard and Katie Niedel
Regina Norling
David Norton
Paul Norwood
Steve and Erin O'Brien
Mary OConnell
Aidan O'Donoghue
Timothy O'Donoghue
Carol O'Donoghue and Will Anninger
Elizabeth O'Donoghue and Jonathan Goldberg
Raymond and Arabella Olander
Meg Oleksak
Lynn Olynik
Darlene and Gregory Omasta
Deb Ondo
John O'Reilly and Ann Rick
Kathleen O'Reilly
Maureen O'Reilly
James O'Rourke
Hillarie O'Toole
Kyle Owens
Warren Palley
Jeff and Kelly Palm
Susan Park Borden, M.D. and Samuel Borden
Pamela Parker
Kathay Parker
Georgianna and Bruce Parkin
Jean-Pierre Pasche
Sana Patel
Carol Patterson
Kristin Pauly
Joy Pearson
Danielle Pedelaborde and Hilary Gollis
Keith and Margaret Pence
Cynthia Peters
Tina Peters
Christina Petersen
Jane and Carolyn Pickles
Kelly Pignatare
Barbara and Thomas Pilarcik
Alan Pinsonneault
Pamela and Brian Plumer
Sally Popper
Terri Presby
Marilyn Price
Claire Price
Matthew Price
Julie Price
Mary Price
Marietta Pritchard
Robert Provenzano
Kathleen Przybycien
Bob Pura
Richard Pushkin
JP Pyne
James and Linda Quenneville
Ellen and Michael Rainville
Noel Raley
Teresa Ramsby
Diann Ramsey
Jessica Rea
Rebecca Read
Holly Redmond
Stephanie Redmond
Jason Reed
Carol Richards
Marc Richman
James and Marcia Rintoul
Deborah Roberts
Pam Roberts
Sara Robitaille
Kathleen Rogers
Michael Romanow and Liz Knight
Joe and Tracy Romeo
Ron Rondeau
Janet Rooney
Cindy Rosario
Jacob Rosazza
Janice Rose
Joan Rosenbaum
Catherine Rossi
Bryan Rourke
David Roux
Mary Roy
David Roy
Mary-Lou Rup
Alexandra Russell
Rusty and Holly Russell
Margaret Russo
Jay Ryan
Dan Ryan
Julie Ryan
Jay Ryan
Christina Ryan
Julie Rybacki
Lindsay Sabadosa
Robert and Cheryl Sabola
Terri Sahi
May Saito
Dena Salmon
Jacqueline Samalus
Whitney Sander and Catherine Holliss
Jennifer Santucci
Margaret Sarkissian and Jerry Dennerline
Darlene Sattler
William Scher
Terri Schmitter
Naomi Schoenberg
Christine Schram
Penny Schultz
Elizabeth Schutt
Pamela Schwartz
Sue Schwartz
Nora Schwartz-Martin and Frank Martin
Gina-Louise Sciarra and Bill Scher
Lorraine Sciarra
Nina and James Scott
Marlon Sears
Joe Serrazina
Maria Serrazina
Kathy Service
Ann and Edward Shanahan
William and Mary Shanahan
Alan Sharpe
Gerry Shattuck
Paul Shea
Christine Shea and Deb Ecker's colleagues
Heather and Dan Sheldon
Kathleen Shewman
Melissa Shiner
Chris Shirtcliff
Elizabeth Silver and Lee Badgett
Rachel Simpson and Christopher Hellman
Vanessa Simpson
Arlene Singer
Elizabeth Slade
Linda Slakey
Cynthia and Michael Smigel
Denise and Daniel Smith
Sarah Smith
Edward and Joan Smola
Judith Solsken
Carol Song
Sorrell
Judith Souweine
Mary Spiegel
Patricia Stacey
Angelina Stafford
Jennifer and Lionel Stebbins
Norman and Linda Stein
Marlene Stewart
Donald and Ellen Stiles
Mary Strunk
Michele Sullivan
Elizabeth Suozzo and Chris Gole
Robert Suprenant
Jeremy Suzor and Foster White
Michael and Natalie Sweet
Pamela Szawlowski
Mandy Szkotak
Mildred and Donna Szymkowicz
Jill and Stuart Tane
Leslie Tane
Rae Tattenbaum and Margery Fine
Velma Taylor
Peter and Gloria Tenerowicz
Lara Terounzo
Kathryn Tessier
Melissa Thomas
Debra Thompson and Jane Pearson
Danielle Thorpe
Jane Thurber and Stephen Schreiber
Karen Timko
Catherine Tischler
Jesse Tolan
Kathryn Tomaeno
Louise Trabka
Connie Tragni
Margaret Travers
Madeline Travers
Aidan Travis
Bonnie Tumelty and Bill Ewall
Tim Tunstall
Gerald and Windie Turbet
Brian Turnbull
Edith Valentini
Ryan Van Stry
Zachary Varicchio
Barrie Vogel
Joan Vohl Hamilton
April Voisine-Mulek
Danielle Wagoner
Richard and Sandra Walowicz
Tim Walter
Gabraelle Washburn
Steve Watson
Virginia Watts
James Wawrzyk
Deborah Way
Amy Weinstock
Ann and Tom Weisse
Glenn Welch
Isabel Wells
Ryan and Susan Wells
Dylan Whalen
Doug Wheat
Mary Wheeler
James Wheelwright
Tina White
Michael Whitehead
Matt Whitney
Elyse Whittemore
Katy Wight
Alyssa Williams
Salema Wing
Sarah Winston
Jennifer Wolowicz
David Wolowicz
Lynne Wood
Benjamin Wood and Suna Turgay
Keith Woodruff
Sean Woods
Tammy Wright and Richard Rodgers
Jonathan and Robin Wynn
Julianne Yanko
Sheila and Michael Zagula
Mary Zagula
Marilynn Zeller
Stanley and Kathleen Zieja
William and Marsha Zimmer
Organizations
Foundations
Amherst Woman's Club
Charities Aid Foundation of America
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Jewish Endowment Foundation of Western Massachusetts
M & T Charitable Foundation
Newell Mansir Children's Fund
Northampton Arts Council
The Emily List Fund
The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation
The Sally Foss and James Scott Hill Foundation
Westfield Bank Future Fund