Greetings Supporters!
As I take a moment to reflect back on 2022, I cannot help but be appreciative and proud of the year we had here at ACHIEVE. I can’t thank each of you enough for your staunch support of our organization this past year, whether you’re a member of our Board of Directors, donor, local business partner, employee, family member and many of the others who find ways to help our agency thrive. It is truly a reflection of all the great things we’ve accomplished. The teamwork and collaboration that I had the privilege of experiencing firsthand has been incredible, and it’s been my pleasure to witness many of our milestones and accomplishments directly, knowing that it’s all to the benefit of the individuals supported across the agency.
I am particularly proud of the staff in our organization who work so hard to ensure that ACHIEVE is the premiere provider of supports and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community, especially given the challenges of the last few years. Our staff have proven time and time again that they are our most valuable resource and asset here at ACHIEVE, and you’ll get a glimpse of all the fun things they’ve been up to in the last month to make the holidays special for those we support. I have every reason to believe that they will do it again in 2023 as we look toward some excellent opportunities for growth and expansion on the horizon.
On behalf of all of us here at ACHIEVE, I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year!
Amy
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Amy Howard
Chief Executive Officer
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Our On the Pond Team~ At Cutler team are coming at you with another delicious and fun celebration; a cotton candy party! Everyone was able to enjoy a tasty treat with each other before the holidays!
Don't they look yummy?
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The Roberson Museum in Binghamton is always a big hit with all the fun and knowledge a trip brings. On the Pond ~ At Cutler visited the Roberson to check out their holiday decorations as part of this year's visit, while also seeing the different exhibits on display as well! |
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Holly Jolly Holiday Gift Exchange |
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Celebrating the holidays with our adult social program, On the Pond ~ At Cutler, with one of ACHIEVE's famous holiday parties! Everyone had a great time exchanging gifts with each other, and spreading holiday cheer and spirit!
Nicole, a Relief Residential staff member, went out of her way to make sure everyone got their own personalized bag with goodies, and as you can see everyone was so thankful for them.
Thank you, Nicole and the On the Pond team, for making sure everyone had a happy holiday!
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We are very excited to bring you another edition of #WhyIACHIEVE, recognizing Gina Arici, Program Manager who has been with ACHIEVE for more than 23 years!
“I started working in our Residential program in 1999 and immediately fell in love with the job and individuals we serve. When I applied, it was because my father insisted I give it a chance. He drove me to ACHIEVE to put in my application. Much like most stories, I took the job and was unsure of how long I would stay. Next thing I knew it was 23 years later and I still love coming to work every day!
I love working closely with the individuals, families, and their caregivers. Through meetings and conversations, I have learned so much about everyone. You never truly know a person until you hear what they really think and feel. Helping the individuals find their voice and supporting their wants, needs, and dreams is my purpose! They teach me so much daily, and I am so blessed to work with everyone.”
Gina, we are so fortunate that you are a part of our ACHIEVE family and are grateful for the work you do!
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Nick, one of our On the Pond ~ At Cutler program participants, loves items to fidget with and taking things apart to figure out how they work, so Ryan, a member of our Maintenance team, built him a custom fidget board, making Nick's day!
Just another example of the awesome and committed staff we have across our agency, and their dedication to enhancing the lives of those we serve!
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A Special Visit from On the Pond ~ At Cutler |
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The holiday spirit was in full swing here at ACHIEVE!
Staff and On the Pond ~ At Cutler program participants stopped by our office in Vestal to show that they were thinking about everybody and to hand out delicious treats to warm them as the temperatures dropped!
Thank you for the visit and the treats!
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The Holiday Season
at ACHIEVE
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Gingerbread Houses by Hamilton Drive |
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Gingerbread Houses by Country Club Lane |
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Even More Gingerbread Houses by Fowlston! |
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Wildwood and Patterson Team Up for a
Cookie Party!
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Being just down the road from each other, the folks at Patterson and Wildwood residences like to get together regularly to spend quality time together, and they had a blast teaming up for a cookie party! |
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Employment Services Luncheon! |
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It has been a busy and successful year for our Supported Employment team, and what better way to acknowledge and highlight the successes of everyone involved than to have a team luncheon! Joined by members of our Leadership Team, everyone was able to enjoy some good food and company.
Keep up the great work, Supported Employment, we’re all proud of the work and services you continuously provide!
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Attention area business owners: are you interested in diversifying your workforce?
Are you seeking dependable, quality employees?
Please consider a partnership with ACHIEVE as we look to place individuals of varying abilities into meaningful employment positions. We currently have a large pool of available applicants ready to meet your business needs.
For additional information, please contact Laura Thompson, Vice President Programs at lthompson@achieveny.org or 607-427-2518.
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by a few of our programs as well as Recreation Respite's Party Night to spread Christmas cheer, deliver presents a few days early and bring smiles to everyone's faces! |
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Party Time with On the Pond ~ At Cutler! |
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What better way to kick off December than to decorate and watch Christmas movies while wearing your favorite Christmas pajamas?
Our Cutler Pond day habilitation team did just that! With a photo shoot and some yummy snacks, it’s safe to say everyone had a great start to the holiday season!
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Broome Day Habilitation Decks Their Halls! |
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Everyone across our day habilitation programming love to get creative and decorate the sites for each holiday, but Christmas is always a little extra festive! Check out some of the artwork that popped up at Cutler Pond throughout the month of December! |
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Our On the Pond ~ At Cutler participants spent the month of December collecting items from home and from staff, and were proud to donate a huge box of items to the Southern Tier Community Center that are going to make people across the community's holidays a little brighter!
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Chenango Community Habilitation Luncheon |
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Members of our Leadership Team helped celebrate the season in Chenango County for Community Habilitation's annual Holiday Luncheon!
What a great time it was to be together and celebrate the holidays with everyone while enjoying a delicious potluck lunch!
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After three years apart, ACHIEVE's much-anticipated Party Night finally returned!
December saw Recreation Respite finally able to host their first party night since 2019 and it was a HUGE success! It was great to see everyone moving, grooving, and having a blast again, with special visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus!
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A Trip to Check Out the Displays at the
Oakdale Mall!
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On the Pond ~ At Cutler spent an afternoon at the Oakdale Mall checking out the extensive and elegant holiday displays! |
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Recreation Respite Visits the Roberson Museum |
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Our Recreation Respite team has been all over the place enjoying the different sights Broome County has to offer for the holidays.
A fun-filled trip to the Roberson Museum gave everyone a chance to see the beautiful displays and decorations that the museum has to offer, including the ACHIEVE tree that they put together this year!
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A Fun Way to Celebrate the Season |
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Our Vocational team has been working hard all year so what better time to relax and enjoy the holidays!
They did just that, checking out the Oakdale Commons, seeing Santa, and enjoying ACHIEVE's Christmas tree and all the other decorations the Roberson has to offer!
What a fun way to spend the day!
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Recreational Respite's Road Trippers Visit Skaneateles |
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The most wonderful time of the year brings out the most wonderful activities and festivities! ACHIEVE's Recreation Respite Road Trippers took advantage of the most wonderful time of year by visiting Skaneateles for the Dicken's Christmas to see Santa himself!
With eyes wide open and hearts full of Christmas cheer everyone was able to tell Santa all about what they wanted for Christmas this year and enjoy the afternoon.
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Save the Dates!
ACHIEVE's 2023 Signature Events
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Your Gift Matters
We have so much to be proud of here at ACHIEVE, and the opportunities we have to transform others' lives daily.
But we need your support. In order to continue being a transformational community leader, providing exceptional services to those we serve, we rely on generous gifts from supporters, like you, who want to make a difference in thousands of lives across our community.
Your gift matters.
Please consider donating to ACHIEVE today.
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Your Legacy, Our Future
Planned Gifts to ACHIEVE
The ACHIEVE Foundation seeks to support ACHIEVE’s mission to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The growth of the Foundation is determined by planned gifts from our community and family members. These gifts are the cornerstone of our Foundation and allow us to continue to offer a wide range of programs and services.
Every year, more donors are discovering the benefits of supporting ACHIEVE through their estate plans. These planned gifts are the cornerstones to the ACHIEVE Foundation and support the programs and services of our organization.
Charitable Bequest through Last Will or other Estate Plan
Individual Retirement Account
Stock and Securities
Real Estate
To learn more about Planned Giving, or to make a donation, please contact Preston Evans, Vice President Development and Donor Relations, at (607) 352-3280 or pevans@achieveny.org
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2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
& Platinum Partnerships
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Once again, we'd like to thank
all our 2022 Platinum Partners and Sponsors!
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