2023 Annual Report
Stories | Impact | Financials | Donors
CEO Message
Dear CFS Community,
I’m honored to share the 2023 Center for Family Support Annual Report, Celebrating Personal Journeys. Thank you to the staff, participants, families, donors, partners, Board Members, and the rest of the CFS family who make our work so fulfilling and meaningful. As I start my own journey as the CEO of CFS this year, I look forward to meeting you all and collaborating on new initiatives.
One of the things I love most about CFS is that we believe everyone’s life-path is different, and each person’s goals will bring them to a unique destination. We also realize that the journey itself – full of community, relationships, and growth – is something worth celebrating. I’m sure you recognize that within your own life; I know I do in mine. For decades, we’ve been pioneers in ensuring that these fundamental truths about life are central to our approach in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I invite you to review this Report and do something we do every day – celebrate the personal journeys and unique lives of those we work with. Thank you again to our partners and donors for making possible all the special services and programs we offer to help those we support attain more independence and enjoy richer, fuller lives.
With gratitude,
Alicia McGrath
CFS CEO
CFS Stories
Hyman and Friends Make Magical Music
Hyman loves music – he’s well known at the karaoke clubs around his Lower East Side apartment. During COVID, he and a group of other CFS participants would get together on Zoom and share their favorite songs. Once they could get together safely, they worked with a song writer, and wrote, recorded, and made a video for CFS’ first ever theme song!
Swimming and Smiles with CFS Residents
Kristopher and Jack live together in one of our small homes in Staten Island, and they both love swimming. This summer, they competed at the JoAnn Young International Swim meet international swim meet where they both won medals! Their DSP, George, was with them every stroke of the way.
Meet Elisanta: CFS Advocate of the Year
Elisanta has achieved much in her life – she lives on her own, got her GED, takes care of her parakeets, and is a determined self-advocate. CFS recognized her efforts by bestowing her the CFS Advocate of the Year Award. “I was so grateful and excited when I received the award, it actually brought me to tears,” recalls Elisanta.
Oscar Leads the Charge for Supported Decision Making
Oscar has spent years spreading awareness about Supported Decision Making (SDM), a tool that enables individuals with disabilities to make choices about their own lives and who supports them. His vital advocacy helped the bill become law in New York, and now he has his sights set on other states and even other countries.
Impact Stats
Fiscal Year 2023 (7/1/2022-6/30/2023)
1,403 Direct Support Professionals provide a skilled, reliable, and caring support system for those we work with to enable them to reach their full potential. Our DSPs share life experiences with those we support and provide coaching to learn life skills, gain new experiences and advocate for themselves.
299 individuals participated in Community Programs in New York where we personalize our variety of in-home and community-based services to suit individual needs, preferences, and objectives. In addition to habilitation in the home and in the community, we also provide supported employment and respite services for primary caregivers.
479 individuals are enrolled in CFS self-directed services, where individuals and their families create their own budgets to support their life goals and even hire their own staff. We provide unparalleled support to families so they can focus on creating the best possible environment for their loved ones.
262 individuals live in CFS residences in New York and New Jersey. Our community residences provide a home environment where depending on wants and needs, individuals might live on their own with staff coming in a few hours a day; others live independently with assistance managing their household. Where individuals need more support we provide 24 hour staffing. Based on their needs and preferences, individuals may live in small homes with others or in their own apartment.
122 people attended one of our NJ Day Programs, where we help individuals build friendships, learn new skills, and connect with their community to live a more fulfilling life. Participants are offered courses that enhance education and wellbeing, including supported employment opportunities.
201 advocacy and skill-building workshops were held. Individuals from all our programs and in both states attended in-person and virtual programs. These workshops – often hosted by community partners – helped participants improve their self-advocacy skills, engage in wellness activities, and explore their creativity.
Thank you to our community partners!
In addition to providing education and fostering independence, these organizations also promoted community integration which helps reduce the social isolation often faced by those with disabilities.
Autism Speaks Foundation
Best Buddies International
Disability Rights New York and New Jersey
Hei-Ti Martial Arts and Fitness
Keoni Movement Arts
LI Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness
Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care
The New York Yankees
NY Pride Parade
The Peace Institute
Planned Parenthood
Rainbow Heights Club
Self-Advocacy New York State
The CFS Map
CFS offices, residences, and day programs are located throughout the greater New York City area and Eastern New Jersey. In addition to these physical locations, hundreds more are supported throughout the region in their communities and homes.
Financials
Fiscal Year 2023 (7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023)
CFS-NY
Revenue:
$40,308,4389
Expenses:
$40,280,308
Change in Net Assets:
$28,130
CFS-NJ
Revenue:
$15,863,015
Expenses:
$16,551,717
Change in Net Assets:
($688,702)
Foundation
Revenue:
$179,384
Expenses:
$104,849
Change in Net Assets:
$74,535
Self-Directed Supports
Revenue:
$21,481,683
Expenses:
$21,481,683
Change in Net Assets:
0
Donors
Fiscal Year 2023 (7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023)
$10,000+
Mutual of America
Phyllis and Howard Schwartz Philanthropic Fund
$5,000-$9,999
BDO
Bentson & Company
BrightSpring PharMerica
Converge One
Enterprise Fleet Management
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Gerard Pento
Reliant Services Inc.
$2,500-$4,999
Advance Care Alliance of NY
AmTrust Group
Barry Brover
Converge Technology Solutions
Converged Technology Group
Carol Dillon
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Rochelle Fleischner-Powell
Gotham Technology Group
The Hartford
Colin Heath
Jackson Lewis Foundation
Robert Lewin
Claudia Lima-Guinehut
M&M Cleaning Services LLC
Metzger-Price Fund, Inc.
NBC Corporation
NFP (Michael Hutcherson)
Deegant Pandya
S&P Global
Shalini Sharma
Summit Associates Inc.
The Children’s Place
TriaDD LLC
Steven Vernikoff
Maxwell Warner
$1,000-$2,499
71 Zabriskie, LLC
Bashir Agboola
Trustees of American Express
BCMONE
Briscoe Protective LLC
Bill Burke
CIGNA Healthcare
Compensation Guidance
Kevin Conroy
F. Crommelin
Vincent DiCalogero, CPAs, LLC
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
EVero Corporation
Focused Wealth Management
Mitch Garber
Generation Love Clothing
Jeffrey Goetz
Joana Goyette
Barbara Greenwald
Kenneth Grossman
Brenley Higgins
IAHD
Investors Bank
Jennifer Lazarus
William Ludolph
Jennifer Marchetti
David Pavelko
Timothy Philbin
Polsky Spots and Entertainment LLC
Provident Bank
Robert Reitman
Carol & Kris Salovaara
Jennifer Sellar
Signature Bank
Mary Sliwkowski
Lloyd Stabiner
Joshua Stabiner
TD Bank
Brian Wallace
Steven Warner
James Warner
Helen Yeardley
$500-$999
Pamela Abrams
Aflac
Seema Agrawal
Suzanne Aisenberg
Amy Bittinger
Ellen Burke
Butler Human Services Furniture
Carr, A Xerox Business Solutions Company
Dimin Fierro LLC
Chris Dudasik
Robert Dusel
Eden II Programs
FORVIS
Elise Geltzer
G.A. & Charlotte Giblin
Thomas Gutowski
Tasha Jones
Last Man Standing Club
Lisa Lazarus
Mirna Mohanraj
Anushree Mohta
Network for Good
Options Imagined A NJ Nonprofit Corporation
Justin Roberts
Philip Rosenthal
Select Exterminating
Cynthia Selover
Errol Seltzer
Donna Sobhan
TemPositions Inc.
Theodore Traver
Vanguard Group Staffing Inc.
Richard Winkowski
$100-$499
678 Lincoln Ave LLC
ADP
Anthony Altamura
AMC Networks
ARGO Capital Advisors
Axion Worldwide
Jason Barak
Maria Barnett
Gina Barone
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Ianni Berger
Beyond Basics Physical Therapy
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Sofia Blair
Block Institute
Valerie Bowen-Townes
Angela Brady
Andrew Burak
John Burke
Christine Burke
Andrew Burke
Beverly Buscemi
Joseph Campagna
Nicholas Cappoletti
Katharine Carpenter
Daniel Carr
Joanne Cropper
Geno DeCondo
Thomas Donato
William Dunmyer
Larry Dyche
Econo Prime Meats & Frozen Food
Scott Edwards
David Epstein
Kathy Fisher
Dean Francisco
Tsvi Gal
Brenda Garber Sluser
Joshua Geltzer
Jill Gentile
joanne Gerenser
Barbara Goldberg
Norman Greene
Maxene Griffiths
Melissa Ann Hanna
Michael Hofer
Kristen Hofstrom
Eileen Hopkins
Sherrie Howey
Tranet Hymon
Independent Living Association
Dyane Irvine
Job Path
Karel Karpe
Matthew Kiamie
Belinda Kravitz
Sarah Larson
Jason Leffakis
Mark Levy
Elise and Stanley Lewin
Maita Lockhart
Rainiel Lopez
Henry Lopez
Michael Mazzocco
James McCrindle
Mamie McIndoe
Carrie McIndoe
Lionel Medina
Judi Meighan
Mercy Home for Children
Donna Messina
Neila Millien
Mobility Special Care Housing Inc.
Susan Moore
Edward Morris
Amanda Newman
Hiromi Oropello
Jennipher Paniagua
Mark Perrin
Georgia Pettway
John Pfenning
Phaxis LLC
Bedros Piandarian
Viannely Polanco
Martin Polsky
QSAC, Inc.
Christina Rios
Rebecca Rothman
Linda Schellenberg
Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP
Matthew Schonwalder
Elaine Schwartz
Eileen Schwitter
Elizabeth Shick
Jared Shure
Emily & Alex Sliwkowski-Riley
Mclee Smith
Sompo International/Endurance Services Ltd.
Nancy Souaid
Independant Group Home Living Program
Summit Health Management LLC/CityMD
Julie Sykes
T&E Decorating
TakeTwo Services
Tristate Apartment Furnishers, LLC
Maureen Tusim
US Marketing Supplies
George Van Amson
John Von Ahn
Ashleigh Waits
Gifts in Kind
New York Mets
New York Yankees
Polsky Sports & Entertainment
TAO Group
Steven Vernikoff
