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Our History: Established in 1924, with the help of the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club and United Way of Wyoming Valley, WVCA has been making a diff erence in the lives of local families for 94 years. By addressing the developmental needs of children, and designing quality, state of the art pre-school educati on and therapeuti c programs, we have prepared thousands of children for a lifeti me of learning. WVCA is a formidable provider of early interventi on services and early childhood educati on for children birth to age six, by working to minimize and/or eliminate the eff ects of a disability through home and center-based programs. WVCA provides services to children with developmental delays, as well as typically developing children. We strive to help children develop to the fullest of their ability as they prepare to enter Kindergarten and beyond.

Our Vision: Wyoming Valley Children’s Associati on will establish the foundati on on which children will be accepted and celebrated for their uniqueness, and will be supported by families and the community to achieve an opti mal quality of life.

Our Mission: Wyoming Valley Children’s Associati on (WVCA)

provides the highest quality early childhood educati on to ensure the greatest developmental potenti al of ALL children in partnership with their

families, including therapeuti c and support services as needed.

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Growth – a word that encompasses this past year at Wyoming Valley Children’s Associati on (WVCA). We have seen growth in so many ways: the rising number of enrolled students, amount of fundraising dollars and, most importantly, the developmental progress seen in each unique child. As I refl ect on this past year, I am humbled by the dedicati on of our teachers, staff , volunteers and board members in helping us achieve a level of growth not seen in our organizati on in quite some ti me.

WVCA has a long history of serving children in the Wyoming Valley. Since 1924, we have been helping young children and their families achieve their goals – originally serving children with conditi ons like polio and rickets. As the years went by, we have grown and evolved to meet the needs of today’s children. We are proud to serve children with various developmental delays and disabiliti es, such as auti sm, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, speech delays and many more. Our off ering of a reverse inclusion approach combines children with developmental delays with typically developing children from the community: the results of this teaching method, coupled with our therapeuti c programs, are truly astounding! Our students are bett er prepared for kindergarten and a lifeti me of learning, due to the quality early educati on they receive at WVCA.

None of this could be possible without the unwavering support of our community, volunteers and supporters. From our annual Gala and Walk-A-Thon to volunteer cleanup eff orts - the ti me, talent and resources given to WVCA are invaluable in helping us achieve our mission of student success. Thank you for helping us grow and thrive.

Inside, you will fi nd more informati on about WVCA, some of our accomplishments in the 2017-2018 school year and hear about some of our amazing students. As we near our 95th anniversary next year, I am excited to see the conti nued growth and accomplishments our agency will achieve going forward. Again, thank you for choosing to invest in our community’s future by supporti ng those who need us the most – our children. If you have any questi ons about WVCA’s programs or upcoming events, please feel free to contact me at 570-714-1246 or nzanon@wvcakids.org.

Nina DeiTos ZanonExecuti ve Director

O� cers:Mary Kate Lambert, President Bob Morgan, Vice President Kathleen Dunsmuir, Secretary Edward Stanks, Treasurer James Harowicz, Assistant Treasurer

Members:Dr. Christopher Alexander John BeberusRebecca BrominskiDr. Mark CrowellFlo DePolo Dawn Gaudino� e Honorable Lesa S. Gelb Kevin KaneMary Ann Lambert Paul Lantz � e Honorable � omas Malloy, Sr.Maureen Metz Joseph O’Hara Dr. Michael Olenginski Joanne Santarelli Nicole Sennett David Sheydwasser Meaghan Ubaldini J. Bruce Weinstock

Atty. Philip Gelso, Solicitor

Board of Directors 2018-2019

Nina DeiTos Zanon

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Who does WVCA serve?WVCA is a family made up of many diverse individuals. From our staff , board of directors, volunteers and, most importantly, our students and

families! We pride ourselves on being inclusive - as we serve children from birth to age 6 with a variety of developmental delays, as well as typically developing children. Types of diagnoses and disabiliti es served at WVCA: auti sm spectrum disorders, down syndrome, premature birth, sensory integrati on disorders, multi ple sclerosis, developmental delays, gross motor delay, speech/language delays, muscular dystrophy, intellectual disabiliti es, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, stroke, spina bifi da and more.

What programs does WVCA off er?WVCA provides many services and programs in the Wyoming Valley. The largest program is our Together We Grow Preschool, licensed by the PA Department of Educati on State Board of Private Academic Schools, Department of Human Services and is a Keystone STAR 4 Center. Through this program WVCA also off ers physical, occupati onal and speech therapies to students in need. Another one of our programs is our partnership with PA Early Interventi on to off er home based therapy and educati on services for children from birth through 3 years of age. In additi on, we have a CATCH (Childhood Auti sm Team Check) Clinic that helps to diagnose Auti sm and related conditi ons. Finally, WVCA also has the area’s only Pre-Kindergarten multi sensory room.

About WVCA:

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What about the facility?

WHY choose WVCA?WVCA is a very special school. We truly believe in every child’s unique potential and strive to minimize or eliminate the effects of developmental delays through therapeutic services and quality education. By serving ALL children, WVCA creates an inclusive environment for children to discover and develop into curious learners and compassionate citizens. With our quality programs and dedicated staff, our students are well prepared for Kindergarten and beyond. We have a solid reputation of high quality programs and look forward to serving our community for many years to come.

Wyoming Valley Children’s Association is located at 1133 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort, PA 18704. Our facility consists of our school building, a handicap accessible playground and an outdoor STEAM learning classroom. WVCA has been at this current location for 10 years – prior to this facility our agency was located at the Kirby Health Center in Wilkes-Barre for 80+ years. While our school is in Forty Fort, we serve children from all over Luzerne County, as well as surrounding counties. WVCA’s school year starts the week before Labor Day and ends in early June. WVCA also runs an extended school year program each year.

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Speech Therapy Sessions

Educati onal Services

2017-2018By the #’s

Children Served

Services Rendered389 40,293

9,725

18,239

Grant Funded Music Therapy Sessions258

Occupati onal Therapy Sessions

Physical Therapy Sessions2,863 6,489

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1%

87%

4% 4%

9%

11%

12%

14%

46%Special Events

Tuition

Grants

Annual Campaign and Contributions

Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program

Support from Endowment & Investments

Reimbursement for Services Rendered

Events and Fundraising

Program Expense

Building and Grounds

Utilities

Insurance

Employee Wages and Benefits

2017-2018 WVCA Income 2017-2018 WVCA Expenses

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“WVCA has been instrumental in not one, but two of my sons lives. My son Isaiah could not express himself verbally at all when he first started at WVCA – now he is a social butterfly! He is holding conversations and even tutoring his older brother, who is Autistic and also attended WVCA. Both of my sons are talking now and I can honestly say that WVCA is such a blessing. This school deserves recognition for their dedication to bettering the lives of special needs children.” Amber Brown, WVCA Parent

2017-2018 WVCA Supporters$10,000 +

Appleseed Partnership FoundationCHUBB AgribusinessDr. Jen`s HopeForty Fort Borough, LSA grantM&T BankNesbitt Family Charitable FoundationPeoples Security BankPNC Bank FoundationPride Mobility Products, Inc.The Bergman FoundationThe Robert Y. Moffat Family

Charitable TrustThe Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth S. WalterUnited Way of Wyoming Valley

$9,999 - $5,000American Legion Post 815Community Bank, N.A.McCarthy Tire Services Co., Inc.Sundance VacationsThe Luzerne FoundationThe Rite Aid FoundationMr. & Mrs. J. Bruce WeinstockWells Fargo FoundationMr. & Mrs. James F. Yourren

$4,999 - $1,000A. Rifkin Co.Alexander W. Dick FoundationAmerican Asphalt Paving, Co.American Fundraising FoundationAvenue TravelBenevento & Mayo FoundationBerkshire Asset Management, Inc.Blue Cross of NEPA / Highmark, Inc.Mr. David J. BujnowskiCentral Clay Products, Inc.Cook's Pharmacy of KingstonMr. Joseph CoyneMr. & Mrs. Stanley S. DaviesFellerman and Ciarimboli LawFirst Keystone Community BankFirst National Community Bank

(FNCB)Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Frascella, Jr.

Geisinger Health FoundationMr. & Mrs. William Godlewski, Jr.Ms. Linda HarrisMr. & Mrs. Stewart J. HarryIMGJacobi Capital ManagementJames & Florence DePolo

FoundationJewish Community AllianceJohn J. & Josephine Thomas

FoundationJoseph B. & Virginia H. Banks

FoundationMs. Ellen Brennan KornfeldLackawanna Casualty Co.Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. LantzMr. Edward MargolisMrs. Marjorie Henry MarquartMericle Commercial Real Estate

ServicesMetz Culinary ManagementMs. Sara MoshiriNat & Gawlas Funeral HomeNavientNEPA Chapter of PCUANetwork For GoodDr. & Mrs. Michael OlenginskiPanzitta EnterprisesThe WoodlandsDr. Charles ScrobolaThe Sean P. Kane Memorial FundThe Straub Family FundMr. & Mrs. Steven Ubaldini

UGI Utilities, Inc.Weis MarketsWyoming Valley MotorsMr. & Mrs. Scott YokimcusNina and Scott Zanon

$999 - $500AA Bail Bonds LLCBarbershop Harmony SocietyMr. Eugene BartoliBregman & Lantz, LLCBrighter JourneysMr. & Mrs. Joseph CencettiMs. Paula H. DaleyMr. & Mrs. Nicholas Dei TosMr. & Mrs. John DowdAttorney Philip GelsoGlen Carbonic Gas Co.GWN Securities, Inc.Mr. Sandy Insalaco, Sr.JP Mascaro & Sons, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Kevin KaneMr. & Mrs. Gary P. LambertLKQ CorporationMr. & Mrs. Scott LynettMartz Trailways Executive OfficesMrs. CeCe McCarthyMetz Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Robert MorganNahas & Donahue OrthodonticsMr. & Mrs. Mario NardoneNova Equipment & SuppliesMs. Katherine Poepperling

Raceway Management Co., Inc.Reverend Dianisk District L.P.S.C.U.Drs. Christopher and Jeanette

SandersMs. Joanne SantarelliMr. & Mrs. Jim SchlucterMr. David SheydwasserMr. Howard L. SmithAnnelise & Robert H. SmithSOVA, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stanks, Jr.Ms. Margaret SteeleMr. Steven & Mrs. Meaghan

Ubaldini, Jr.Walmart

$499 - $250Mr. Jerry AccordinoAttorney & Mrs. John C. AciukewiczAcostaMr. Mark AgustinMr. Albert G. Albert, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Chris Alexander Allan Industries RecyclersMr. & Mrs. Armand AllegrucciAllstate Giving CampaignApollo Group, Inc.AssuredPartners of Northeastern

PennsylvaniaMs. Karen BaranoskiBarton Financial ServicesBayada PediatricsJohn Beberus

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2017-2018 WVCA Supporters

While Wyoming Valley Children’s Association makes every possible attempt to recognize our donors with the utmost accuracy, we apologize for any errors or omissions that might have inadvertently occurred in this acknowledgement of our valued donors. If for some reason your name was omitted, listed as anonymous, in an incorrect giving category, or if you would like it listed differently in the future, please contact Christine A. Mackin, Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator at (570) 714-1246 or cmackin@wvcakids.org.

Beilman ConstructionDr. & Mrs. Matthew BergerMr. & Mrs. Eugene BeskoThomas J. Biscotti, DMDAttorney & Mrs. C.J. BufalinoCarpenter DentalCartridge WorldMs. Judy Ann ChickilloClose 2U Storage, Inc.Colleen Shea Children`s

FoundationCombat CleanerzCorcoran CommunicationsDr. & Mrs. Mark CrowellMr. & Mrs. George M. DaruMr. Tom DeeganMr. & Mrs. Edward DeMicheleDonegal Society of Greater Wilkes-

BarreMr. & Mrs. Brendan DotyMr. and Mrs. Thomas DunsmuirEPeople Health Care, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. John ErmelFamily Service Association of

NEPADr. & Mrs. Michael FerraroMr. & Mrs. James ForesmanForty Fort Lions ClubForty Fort Lube & Service

CompanyFred Lombardo, D.P.M.Friends for Kyle HaleseyMr. William FromelMr. James & Mrs. Dawn GaudinoThe Honorable Lesa S. GelbMs. Lori GlitzerMr. & Mrs. John H. GrahamGreater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of

CommerceDr. & Mrs. Loren GrossmanMr. & Mrs. James HarowiczIntermetro IndustriesMr. & Mrs. Michael JezewskiKing`s CollegeKingston Veterinary Clinic

Ms. Mary Kate LambertDr. & Mrs. Stanley LobitzDr. Mark James LobitzMr. & Mrs. Merle MackinMahler Law Firm, LCCThe Honorable and Mrs. Tom

MalloyMr. & Mrs. John McCarthy, Jr.Ms. Jill McCoyMr. Dave and Mrs. Carolyn

McLaughlin-SmithMr. & Mrs. Richard MebaneAttorney Girard J. MecadonMedico IndustriesMr. & Mrs. Gerard MihalickMotorworldMr. Paul MurrayMr. & Mrs. Gary NaplesNEPA Foot & Ankle Specialists PCAttorney & Mrs. Frank W. NocitoMrs. Amanda NowakowskiAttorney Thomas A. O`ConnorMr. & Mrs. Joseph O'HaraPalissery Law OfficesMr. & Mrs. James PanzittaPhilly's PhinestPrism SoftwareMr. & Mrs. Thomas PughMr. & Mrs. Tony RaineriDr. Saul F. RigauMr. Jeffrey RocheRotary Club of DallasAttorney & Mrs. Alexander B.

RussinMr. & Mrs. Jack SavitzMr. & Mrs. John SimonsMrs. Ruth K. SmithMs. Deborah SporkoTimes PDQ PrintingThe Black Horse FoundationUS Retirement PartnersMr. & Mrs. Baldino Vinciarelli, IIIMs. Debby WargoWVW High School Activity Fund

for Grades 9-12

$249 - $100Anonymous (4)Mr. & Mrs. John AdonizioMr. & Mrs. Carmen J. AllegrucciMr. George AllesMr. & Mrs. Robert AllshouseMr. Randy AranowtizMs. Shari AudeMs. Helen BacumpasMr. Thomas & Mrs. Susan BarryMr. Gary BeilmanBelles ConstructionDr. & Mrs. Martin D. BlidnerThomas P. Brennan, Esq.Mr. & Mrs. Anthony E. Bryk, Jr.Carpet Clearance Outlet, Inc.Dr. Joseph G. CarrMr. & Mrs. Kevin CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Lawrence ChurnetskiMr. & Mrs. Robert A. CirkoCitizens for Joe PetersColours, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Tim ConnollyMr. Bernard W. CryanMr. & Mrs. Matthew R. CuddyNadia DaileyMr. & Mrs. Corrado DePalmaMs. Amy M. DrezekMs. Susan Ann DubaskasEndodontic Specialists of NEPAMr. Thomas EvansewMr. Raymond J. EvelandAttorney Jarrett J. FerentinoFidelity Lodge No. 655, F. & A.M.Dr. Oliver FinchFirst English Baptist ChurchMr. & Mrs. Kerry D. FreemanMr. Sidney FriedmanSanjeev GargMr. & Mrs. Joseph GaudinoMr. & Mrs. Andrew GegarisMs. Bethany HarryMr. & Mrs. Daniel Hodakowski

Ms. Beth HoyleMr. Mark ImbriacoIntermountain Medical GroupMr. Robert S. JabersMs. Priscilla JohnsonMr. Martin J. KaneMr. & Mrs. Sergei KapralMr. & Mrs. Frank KasmarkMr. Andrew Katsock, IIIMatthew P. Kelly, Esq.Mr. & Mrs. Tyler KimballMs. Donna KlugMr. & Mrs. Edward KopecMr. & Mrs. Robert KopecMiss Mary KosciolekMr. & Mrs. Thomas KosinMs. Mary C. KotchLake Silkworth Area Lions ClubMr. Tim LambertMs. Kal LannonLatcon, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Frederico Lombardo, Sr.Ms. Lorraine DoughertyMs. Bonnie MacDonaldChristine A. Mackin & Thomas

Meluskey, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey MansfieldMs. Remona Mansilla-PerryMr. & Mrs. Thomas McGeehanMr. Michael McGinleyMrs. Florence McGrathMcNealis Insurance ServicesMs. Maureen MetzMs. Maryann K. MooneyMs. Janie MorganMs. Helen O`MaliaMr. & Mrs. Joseph PacuskaMs. Paula A. PanzittaMr. & Mrs. Joseph PanzittaPenn State Wilkes-BarreMr. David J. PetersMr. Alan PetersonPittston Area School DistrictMr. Kevin Proctor

Mr. Matthew PughRainbow Jewelers, Inc.Dr. & Mrs. Harry ReichMr. & Mrs. Michael RostoAttorney & Mrs. Basil RussinMs. Angela SagerMs. Betsy S. SchrederMr. David ShimshockMr. & Mrs. Gary D. SmithMr. & Mrs. Joseph Spagnuolo, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Eugene StavitzskiSuperior Amusements & VendingMs. Janet SwangerTenenbaums VacationsThe Episcopal Church of Saint

Clement and Saint PeterUnited Association Local Union

#524Ms. Valerie PiersonValley Plastics

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Verizon Telecom Pioneers #7 W-B Club

Dr. & Mrs. William WalthourMr. Melvin WarshalMr. & Mrs. Jack WartellaDr. David M. WeinbergerThe Westmoreland ClubMs. Lois WilsonSal and Mary WirjosemitoYeager Insurance Agency LLCMr. Christopher YokimcusMs. Anne ZabornyZavada & Associates CPAZiegler OrthodonticsMr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Zola

$99-$1Anonymous (3)Richard & Linda AdamsMr. & Mrs. Edward AdamskiMr. Vincent AlessandriAmazonSmile -- the Amazon

FoundationAtty. and Mrs. Lars AndersonMs. Charlotte AndrockitisMs. Maggie AugustaitusMs. Shirly BairdMs. Peggy BalogaMs. Holly Banks-FryMs. Ellen BarberMrs. Patty BaumesMs. Jill BavitzMs. Anne BazilMs. Francine Beach-TooleBear Creek Community Charter

SchoolBedwick FoodsBeer SuperMr. & Mrs. Charles BellMr. & Mrs. Mark A. BellasMs. Jody Bishop-PullanMr. & Mrs. Michael BlaineMr. & Mrs. Richard BlaumMrs. Irene Blum

Mr. & Mrs. James BrittMr. & Mrs. Donald A. BrominskiMr. & Mrs. Robert BrownMr. & Mrs. Anthony BrykMs. Tara BrykMr. & Mrs. David P. BurkeMs. Cora BurrierMs. Ellen Quinlan BushMr. & Mrs. Joseph Butcher, Jr.Ms. Kathleen CareyCarleenMs. Allison CarpenterMs. Joanne CarpenterMs. Cathy CarrMs. Kaitlyn CarrMs. Michele CaseyMr. & Mrs. John CaseyMr. & Mrs. Christopher CavanaughMr. & Mrs. Dan ChaumpChildren`s Service CenterMr. & Mrs. John CiehoskiMr. Robert CoburnMr. John CognigniMr. George ColeMr. & Mrs. James A. ConahanMs. Lindsay ConnollyMs. Lauralie CookMs. Carolyn M. CorcoranMr. Michael CorcoranCorcoran Funeral HomeMr. David CorrellMr. & Mrs. Kevin CoughlinPat CrockettMr. Michael & Mrs. Mary CulkinDairy Queen StoreMs. Heather DannaFrances Danna & Ninarose LewkoDaughters of Saint AndrewsMr. & Mrs. James DavisMr. & Mrs. Vincent DegiustoMs. Maria Dei TosMr. & Mrs. Michael DelBalsoMs. Jane DenionMr. & Mrs. Charles Devaud, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. William DockerayMs. Pam DombroskyMr. & Mrs. Jason DongasMr. & Mrs. William DonovanMr. & Mrs. James DoughertyMr. Bobby DunsmuirMr. David DunsmuirMr. John DunsmuirMs. Lori Jean DydynskiBarry Dyller, Esq.Mrs. Arleen EbertMr. Joseph EliasMr. & Mrs. ElickMr. & Mrs. James EvankoMs. Kristen EvansMs. Bridget EvansMr. & Mrs. John M. FarrellMs. Christina FarrellDr. & Mrs. Peter FeinsteinMr. & Mrs. Andrew FeldmanMs. Sandra S. FeldmanMr. Herbert FellermanMs. Mary Ann FergusonMr. & Mrs. J.W. Fitzgerald, IIIMs. Roxanne FlanneryMr. & Mrs. Terrence FoleyMs. Donna FontanellaMr. & Mrs. Patrick ForlenzaDr. & Mrs. Alan FrankMs. Holly FryMs. Catherine GallagherGallagher, Brennan & GillGFWC - West Side Women`s ClubMs. Heather GibsonMrs. Felicia GiglielloMr. Kevin & Mrs. Joan GilbertsonMr. & Mrs. James L. GillMs. Maribeth GirtonMrs. Lori GirvanBradley and Gabrielle GiulianoMs. Michelle GizaMr. & Mrs. Ronald GosartMs. Joyce GrahamGreater Wilkes-Barre Labor

Council

Mr. & Mrs. Gary GreenbergMs. Sarah GregaMr. & Mrs. George GuisewhiteMr. John GyoryMr. & Mrs. Ron HampseyMs. Marita A. HarfmanMs. Maureen HarkinsMs. Jamie HavrilakMr. and Mrs. John J. HealeyMs. Susan HerbertMs. Joan HilburtMr. & Mrs. John Hoinski, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. HollanderMs. Leslie M. HoroshkoMr. Charles HughesMr. & Mrs. Leonard InsalacoMr. & Mrs. Ray IwanowskiMr. & Mrs. David J. JenkinsMs. Kathleen JenkinsMr. & Mrs. M.H. JohnsonMs. Ceili JonesMr. & Mrs. Edward JonesMs. Melissa JonesMrs. Linda KeckMs. Holly KioskeMr. Brett KittrickMr. Craig KittrickMs. Jo Ann KittrickMr. Donald C. KivlerMs. Christina KlecknerMs. Regina KlepaldoMr. Edward KlosowskiMr. Thomas KolesaMs. Elaine M. KollarMr. & Mrs. Edward J. KolodziejMrs. Christyn KondrackiMr. Fred KondrakMs. Janet KosekMiss Judith KostenbauderMs. Maryann KropiewnickiMs. Kate KtrispinMrs. Mary Ann LambertMr. & Mrs. Jay LarraideMr. & Mrs. Phillip Latinski

“Since starting at WVCA, my family has seen a huge, positive difference in my son - He has become more vocal and is expressing his desire to attend school. I was worried about inclusion in the classroom, but I am told by my son’s nurse that he is always included. WVCA has given my son the priceless opportunity for social interactions with other children. I would recommend this school to any parent in Wyoming Valley.”

Alison Heck, WVCA Parent

2017-2018 WVCA Supporters

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Mr. & Mrs. David LatoskiMr. & Mrs. Robert LawMr. Thomas LeightonMs. Alexandra LemanowiczMr. William and Ms. Sandra

LeonhardtMr. & Mrs. Carl LitchkofskiMr. William J. LittletonMr. & Mrs. David LohmanMs. Christina LoprestoLuzerne County Community

CollegeMr. & Mrs. Joseph LyonsMr. & Mrs. Kevin MacalusoMs. Kristen MajdicMs. Katie MakowskiMs. Diane MalinowskiMr. and Mrs. Charles James

MalpassLouis E. Marcin, CPAMr. & Mrs. James T. MartinMr. & Mrs. Jeff MartinMr. & Mrs. David MattesMr. & Mrs. Timothy McGinleyMs. Mary M. McGlassonMs. Marylou McgreevyMr. & Mrs. Jack McNultyMrs. Olwen MeckJP & Denise MeckMs. Donna M. MellnerMr. James & Mrs. Jane MeyerMr. & Mrs. Clarence MichaelMrs. Ann Richards MillanMr. & Mrs. Eric R. MillerDr. & Mrs. James MillerMrs. Patricia MillerMr. & Mrs. Jeffrey MohnMr. & Mrs. Fred MoodyMoon Lake Sportsmens ClubMr. & Mrs. John Moran, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Ronald MoranMs. Monica MorganMr. & Mrs. Daniel M. MoserMrs. Sandra Mullay

Mr. J. Martin MurphyMr. & Mrs. Edmund NapieralskiMr. & Mrs. Michael NapkoriMs. Karen NatishanMr. & Mrs. Stanley J NeishelMr. Sheldon NelsonMr. & Mrs. Thomas P. O`BrienOfficeStaff, Inc.Mrs. Joanne OlejnickMrs. Virginia OrlowskiMr. & Mrs. William OstroskiMs. Melissa ParenteMr. Dustin ParulisMs. Jen ParulisMs. Cynthia PatriziPaypal Giving FundPBR ServicesMr. & Mrs. David PeKalaPennsylvania Northeast Regional

Railroad AuthorityMs. Coreen PerksMs. Dororthy PetroskiMr. & Mrs. Sam PiemonteseMr. & Mrs. Daniel PilletsMr. & Mrs. Edward J. PodehlMs. Patricia E. PodestaMr. & Mrs. Kenneth PolacheckMr. & Mrs. Christopher PraterMr. Ryan PringleMatrilda R. Proch and Charlene P.

MeckesMr. & Mrs. Dennis PuhallaMr. & Mrs. Vito S. QuagliaMr. Michael T. QuinnMs. Danielle RapsonMs. Katie ReevesMs. Kathleen M. ReissJordan RileyMr. & Mrs. William J. RobertsMs. Christine RogersMs. Teresa RomanoDr. Margarita RoseMr. William R. Ross, Jr.Ms. Tina Rothery

Ms. Brooke RoweMr. Paul RoweBill & Joanne RunnerMr. & Mrs. Paul SabolMr. & Mrs. James Salitis, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Albert SchardienMr. & Mrs. Richard SecorMr. & Mrs. Ronald SemanskiMr. Todd C. SerafinMr. & Mrs. Albert J. SerinoMs. Marcella A. ServelloMs. Joan Sholtis Mr. & Mrs. Michael ShucoskyMs. Mary SiskyMr. Bernard SkibinskiMs. Lucyann SkvarlaMr. & Mrs. Francis SmakaMr. Patrick SolanoMs. Sharon SparlingMr. Joseph SperazzaMr. & Mrs. Dennis StancavageMr. Leonard A. StefaniakMr. & Mrs. Donald StellaMs. Betty StemmerMr. Robert StroudMs. Lauren SucheckiMr. & Mrs. Donald SufletaMs. Faith SunMs. June SupeyMs. Rita SwainMr. & Mrs. Michael E. SweitzerMs. Kaitlin SypniewskiMs. Antoinette Hanahan SzczecinskiMr. & Mrs. Thomas TarnowskiMs. Sheila D. TaylorTeamsters Local 401Mr. Dolphus TeartMr. Tevon TeartMr. & Mrs. Robert ThomasMr. Robert ThorntonAttorney & Mrs. Jeffrey TokachMr. & Mrs. Eugene TokachTommy`s Pizza CornerMr. & Mrs. Ralph Toole

Mr. & Mrs. Sean TracyMs. Diane M. TranellMr. Michael & Mrs. Shelly TressaMr. & Mrs. Charles TurcoMr. Kenneth TurleyMs. Michelle UrbanMs. Stacy van TasselMr. Thomas WaldenMr. & Mrs. Robert WallaceMs. Liana Jane WalshMs. Christa WalzerMs. Rachel WargoMrs. Patricia WasiakowskiMs. Elena WeinbergMr. R. Kenneth WeissMs. Ellen WelchMr. & Mrs. Edward Whalen

Leaving A Legacy Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA) is committed to the long-term vitality of our community and our school. In order to ensure that the needs of local children will be met well into the future, WVCA has created a planned giving program. Through this program, supporters are able to contribute lasting gifts that will continue to help those in need for perpetuity. Planned gifts are made through various assets, to guarantee long-term impact. Whether through a gift of stock, bequest, life insurance policy or a trust, your donation will allow us to sustain and strengthen our impact for the children most in need in our community. All donors who have made a planned gift, or who let us know that they will be making a planned gift, will be included as members of our program.

Leave a lasting legacy for the next generation by including Wyoming Valley Children’s Association in your will or estate plans, contact Nina Zanon, Executive Director at (570) 714-1246 or nzanon@wvcakids.org.

Ms. Karen WhippleMs. Rose Marie WhiteMs. Sharon WilchaMs. Mary WilliamsMs. Patricia WilliamsMr. Keyton WinderZachary and Chelsea WirjosemitoMs. Cathy WolfeMrs. Carol WoloszMr. & Mrs. Tom WozniakMr. Leonard YezefskiMr. & Mrs. Jonathan YovellsMr. Walter YurchakMs. Heidi C. ZambettiMr. John Thomas Zelinka and Ms.

Tricia ThomasMr. & Mrs. Paul Zukauskas

2017-2018 WVCA Supporters

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Over the past year, I have shared the story of my amazing, smart and silly 5-year-old boy Noah with the entire community. Noah’s life has truly been changed by attending Wyoming Valley Children’s Association and words can hardly express how grateful I am that we found WVCA.

Before coming to WVCA, Noah was nonverbal. He didn’t speak at all. For so long it seemed like Noah was stuck in his own world and it broke my heart knowing that no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t break through. But that all changed when Noah began school at WVCA when he was three years old. The amazing, patient and kind staff worked with my son every day and the change in Noah was remarkable. Now, I can finally hear the words “I love you mommy” and listen to him count, recite his ABC’s or sing his favorite songs from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Without WVCA Noah’s life would be drastically different.

I have shared his story in WVCA’s annual appeal, at the organization’s annual meeting luncheon and, most recently, at the United Way Campaign Kick-Off Reception where WVCA received the “Partner of the Year” Award. I am honored to be able to advocate for such an amazing school, we are truly blessed to have this agency in our community. By sharing my family‘s story, I feel that I am able to help give back to an organization that truly gave my son an entire new world.

Thank you to the teachers, staff, therapists, donors and community supporters who help WVCA achieve its mission. I am forever grateful for the future you have opened up for Noah – a future I could have never dreamed of before WVCA!

I cannot wait to see what amazing things Noah will achieve after his pre-school graduation and I will be sure to continue to share his journey with our second-family here at WVCA.

-Brooke Rowe Proud WVCA Parent

A Parent Perspective

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Take a look below at some of our school’s growth and achievements in the 2017-2018 academic year:

Thank you to our staff, donors, volunteers and community members for contributing to our mission!

n WVCA saw one of its largest enrollments in recent years! We had a total of 119 students enrolled in the 2017-2018 school year.

n Through the PA Keystone STARS program, we reached the highest level – a STAR 4 rating! This signifies and recognizes our dedication to meeting high quality standards in education, safety and care.

n WVCA broke ground on the Outdoor STEAM Classroom renovation project.

n Fundraising Successes; WVCA saw increases in funding dollars from Grant funding, the Annual Appeal, Walk-A-Thon and Gala fundraisers. All proceeds directly benefit the school.

n Graduation! Each child’s journey to graduation is a unique path and each year this milestone is something to celebrate! Twenty-nine students graduated WVCA last year and moved on to Kindergarten.

n And much more!

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Volunteers helping renovate WVCA’s library.

All smiles while helping clean classrooms!

Members of the 2018 Volunteer Gala Committ ee.

Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus sing songs to WVCA students.

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Facebook: @WVCAKids

Instagram: @ wvca_kids

Wyoming Valley Children’s Associati on is committ ed to staying acti ve on social media to keep our supporters involved and informed. Stay up to date by following our pages to view upcoming events, school informati on, photos and more. Feel free to like, comment and share our posts to spread the word to your family and friends!

Volunteers are always welcome at WVCA. We have a variety of diff erent volunteer opportuniti es from group projects,

fundraising committ ees, and corporate collaborati ons. With all of the diff erent ways to get involved, we are sure to fi nd a project

where your ti me or talents can help aid our mission!

For more informati on on volunteer opportuniti es please contact Christi ne A. Mackin, Fundraising and Marketi ng Coordinator at

(570) 714-1246 or cmackin@wvcakids.org.

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26th Annual “Do it For the Kids” Walk-A-Thon It was a beauti ful spring day for this year’s Walk-A-Thon where over 300 walkers made their way down Wyoming Avenue to support WVCA. From Stars Wars “Meet & Greets”, multi ple community vendors and a picnic lunch – there was something for everyone! A special thank you to our winning teams, who raised thousands of dollars for WVCA through their fundraising: Team Kati e, Antonio Bryk and Caleb Kioske.

WVCA Gala at HogwartsOur 200 guests traveled to a magical wizarding world at our Harry Pott er Themed Gala! The décor, silent aucti on and entertainment by mentalist Denny Corby made the evening truly spectacular! Congratulati ons again to our “Making A Diff erence Award” recipients Bruce & Nancy Weinstock, we greatly appreciate your unwavering dedicati on to WVCA.

Thank you to the hundreds of guests, generous corporate sponsors and talented volunteers who supported our 2018 Gala and Walk-A-Thon events. Each year, these two signature fundraising events raise criti cal operati ng dollars for our school – in 2018 both events combined raised over $122,000 that directly benefi ts the children we serve. Thank you!

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Contact Wyoming Valley Children’s Associati on:

Phone: 570.714.1246 Fax: 570.714.1249 Email: info@wvcakids.org1133 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort, PA 18704

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The 27th Annual Walk-A-Thon Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the WVCA School

Thank you to the Russin Family, who is featured on the front cover. All three of their children are current WVCA students. Pictured from left to right: Alison, Oliver (age 2), Caroline (age 4), Alex and Julia (age 5) Russin.