AREGIVER
2014 Annual Report
Because
of
You…
Because of You ...
Because of You ...
Our Mission
We're seeing our mission accomplished and
our values carried out...
To provide a place of respite for parents and guardians
of children with special needs or life threatening medical
conditions where they will be refreshed, restored and
renewed in their role as caregivers.
Our Values
Respect We believe in the sanctity of human life and
therefore will treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Relationships We believe in the power of community.
We will celebrate and foster connections between parents,
parents and their children, parents with other parents,
with God, and with our community.
Compassion We are committed to serving
with care and empathy.
Empowerment We are committed to the principle of
“Paying it forward! We believe with exposure to the right
resources and the right people we can offer hope to one another.
Excellence We are committed to offering quality
Downstairs in Warren and Brenda’s basement are two blue
chairs from the old New York Yankee stadium. A few days
after David passed some dear friends, knowing his love for
the Yankees, dropped off the chairs. Inscribed on the back
was a plaque that contained a verse that described David’s
incredible faith: “I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
It goes without saying that David finished his race well!
Because of you, David, we are reminded to never give
up! Your life and death have taught us that beauty can
come from the most broken of circumstances. We are
reminded of your words, “I keep doing things I can’t;
that’s how I get to do them.”
Because of you,
innumerable families
are being refreshed and
renewed as they are
reminded that they are
not alone, that what
they do matters, and
that God loves them.
service, in fact at times being accused of extravagance, in
the execution of our mission.
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David' s Refuge has changed the lives of over 150 families
touchedby disablilty or illness.
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe it has been over five years since David passed away. Who would have ever
known that from the ashes of his disability and death something as beautiful as David’s Refuge
would be be born? We often pause and ask ourselves what has been the secret of our success and
growth. Without fail, the answer we always come away with is you!
The real power of our success is a result of the synergy that takes place when people and
communities work together for a common goal. Synergy is simply the creation of a whole that is
greater than the simple sum of its parts.
For the past three years friends, supporters, foundations, organizations, businesses, families,
volunteers, children, schools, and artists have linked hands and hearts together to enable us to live
out our mission. Together we have reminded caregivers that they are not alone, that what they do
matters, and that they are loved by God.
Brenda and I have had the privilege and joy of watching your individual contributions join with
others to create the beauty and power of David’s Refuge. Because of you... we are truly making a
difference.
With Tremendous Gratefulness,
Warren & Brenda Pfohl
Co-Founders
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Because of You ...
An Innkeeper’s Perspective
our partnering B&B' s and our compassionate hosts...
Several years ago I had the privilege of hearing
Warren share the story of how and why he and
Brenda started David’s Refuge. As Warren spoke
I could feel myself getting more and more excited
until it was nearly impossible for me to stay in my
seat and not wave my hands in the air and shout,
“We have a bed & breakfast! We could offer our
rooms!” I knew 10 Fitch wanted to be involved.
We hosted our first David’s Refuge weekend in
November 2013. To date we have hosted sixteen
couples. The atmosphere is ideal for them to share
their experiences, joys and challenges of raising a
special needs child.
We have been
incredibly blessed
to be a part of what
David’s Refuge is
doing. These couples
have touched our
hearts forever.
They are amazing parents and caregivers!
We have been so happy to serve them and love on
them during their brief
stay with us at 10 Fitch!
Cheryl Barber
Owner & Innkeeper
10 Fitch, Auburn, NY
10 Fitch, Auburn, NY
www.10Fitch.com
Geneva on the Lake, Geneva, NY
www.genevaonthelake.com
1897 Beekman House, Dundee, NY
www.1897beekmanhouse.com
Hobbit Hollow, Skaneateles, NY
www.thesherwoodinn.com
Belhurst, Geneva, NY
www.belhurst.com
Mary’s Meadow, Cazenovia, NY
www.marysmeadowbb.com
Brae Loch Inn, Cazenovia, NY
www.braelochinn.com
Residence Inn Armory Sq., Syracuse, NY
www.marriottsarmorysquare.com
The Brewster Inn, Cazenovia, NY
www.thebrewsterinn.com
Springside Inn, Auburn, NY
www.springsideinn.com
Embassy Suites, East Syracuse, NY
www.embassysuites.com
Staybridge Suites, Rochester, NY
www.staybridge.com
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It was clear that
every effort had been
are making a difference in caregivers lives!
made to provide a
time of refreshment and
joy. There were smiles
and hugs squeals of
excitement, a spread of
yummy food,and games
galore. The entire
atmosphere reminded
me of a big family
reunion...and in so many
ways it was!
Because of You…
Our hosts carry out the mission of David’s Refuge.
We now have twenty-seven volunteer hosts that
offer support and love. They understand firsthand
the demands of caregiving, the loss of dreams, and
the need for respite and self care. So often parents
have a need to share their story with someone who
has walked down a similar path in life. Our desire
is to have a trained host, who has walked a similar
journey, readily and unobtrusively available to
every guest that stays at David’s Refuge.
We have been where the couples
that come to David’s Refuge are.
We have been exhausted, worn out,
feeling alone and misunderstood.
We have been discouraged,
frustrated, and depressed.
But, we have also been loved,
encouraged, and poured into! We
now had a chance to give back to
others what had been given to us,
a lifeline, connecting us to the
channel of God’s life-giving love.
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C AR IN G FO R TH E C
Kevin and Melissa LincK
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Because of You ...
Moms and Dads are being restored,parents are connecting...
In addition to
their weekend,
moms and dads
are connecting
through our:
wValentine’s Date
Night Dinner
wParent Night
Out Program
wLabor Day
Picnic
We don't have too many opportunities that make us feel
comfortable enough to venture out knowing there won't be
stares and glares - let alone
fun and food. . Thank you from
the bottom of our hearts for
giving us that opportunity. It was
an awesome gift!
Because of You…
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and creative giving is taking place.
David’s high school Senior Ball date and friend
organized a concert benefit at Hendrick’s Chapel in The BEE Council at Fayetteville Elementary
July. Leah and Asherah presented a beautiful perfor- partnered with David’s Refuge in 2014 to teach
students the importance of giving back. Through
mance with donations going to David’s Refuge.
service projects, Lemonade Stands, Walks, and a
Pasta Dinner they have raised over $2,000!
The 4th of July parade in Manlius, NY
was the surprise location for a David’s
Refuge Flashmob Dance. The goal of
the organizers was to raise awareness.
Beak and Skiff was the location
of our first fundraiser,
A Taste of David’s Refuge.
It was incredible to see
how our community came
together in support of
families with special
needs. Over $60,000 was
raised through this event.
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A Ta
ste of
Because of You ...
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Kendra Anderson
Beak & Skiff Staff
Bob Baker & Lorrie Mott
Anne Brandolini
Doug Bullock
Kelley Burt
Asherah Capellaro
Kristi Case
Melissa Case
Mike Case
Sue Case
Tom & Terri Case
Amanda Cavanaugh
Deborah Cavanaugh
Jason Cavanaugh
Jess Charboneau
Mark & Pat Charboneau
Derek Cole
Cecilia D’Alberto
Mark & Bethany D’Alberto
Randy Denton
Joe DiMartino
Gio Dolbear
Kyle Dolbear
Shawn Dolbear
Amanda Duval
David Edsall
Jacquie Edsall
Our committed team of volunteers ensures that
we care for the caregiver with excellence.
*Jeff & Janelle Fields
Terry & Theresa Finley
Wes Fleming
Steve & Lis Fournier
Nancy Frakes
Jim & Shari Freyer
Paige Freyer
Steve & Lindsey Fuller
Kent & Joy Gillis
Katie Golbrick
*Dewey & Gloria Hakes
*Eric & Daidra Hamlin
Mark & Janine Haun
*Steve & Gail Healy
Liz Heffron
Jerry & Nancy Hinds
Jenny Hopper
Shirley Hurlburt
Phil Johnston
Ken Kaiser
Dave Kerwin
Gerard Kropf
Paul Kwoyelo
Kirk LaSalle
Audrey Lauren
Rory Lawrence
Maddy Lee
Phil LeRoux
*Kevin & Melissa Linck
Lisa Lowenberg
Richelle Maki
Adam Mastroleo
Elizabeth McBroom
*Gerard & Lori McCrohan
Kelly Melfi
Leah Melfi
Dave Meyers
Jo Millard
Dennis & Maureen Murphy
Mike O’Brien
Jill Olmstead
Annalise Paddock
Autumn Paddock
Donna Paddock
Beth-Ann Pervetich
Jennifer Petrie
Chris & Brittney Pfohl
Dan & Katie Pfohl
*Joe & Michaela Pfohl
Ruby Pfohl
*Warren & Brenda Pfohl
*Wendell & Maryann Pfohl
Carrie Pipes
Ella Pipes
Nora Pipes
Sue Plemons
Michael Reed
Mike Reff
Bill Reichardt
Chris & Lori Rhoads
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Ian Rhoades
Donna Richards
*Dave & Karen Richardson
Tim & Sharon Robinson
Rich Rossetti
*Dan & BrandiLee Schafran
Kendrick Schnell
Erica Searles
Tom Sharkey
Ashley Shayya
Karen Shield
Alexandra Sibert
Samantha Sibert
Dave Smith
Kristen Sparling
Levi Spires
Elisha Stasko
Suitida Sukkrasae
*Hal & Careen Talbot
Amanda Tewksbury
Matt & Maria Trexler
Krystal Tyrrell
Noah & Kailyn VanNorstrand
Doug & Dean Virgil
Emily Virgil
David Wallace
Lisa Wallace
Stacy Wanamaker
*Fred & Ellie Weir
*Margot Wibbe
Dave Wilchek
Kiersten Wilkinson
Logan Wilkinson
Rich & Barb Wilkinson
Carol Williams
Jon Wright
Sarah Wright
*HOSTS: Trained
individuals who have
walked a journey similar to
our guests who help carry
out the mission of David’s
Refuge.
Thank You David and Jacquie
This was our first David’s Refuge picnic
and we loved it! Our son kept saying
it was the best picnic ever and asking
when we could go back again . Thank
you to the many, many volunteers
who did an amazing job!
!
David Edsall and his sister Jacquie not only
regularly assist in our mailings, they shop for,
prepare, and deliver all of our guests’
gift baskets! In addition, they pick
up and deliver our flowers
each weekend. They have
faithfully served as key
volunteers for the past three
years. We could not be more
thankful for this incredible
volunteer team for all they
contribute to making
David’s Refuge work.
P lease share with your volunteers how
much events like these mean
to folks like us! What they do
matters so much!
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Because of You ...
FOUNDATIONS
Our network of support has continued to grow.
Manlius Lions Club
North Area YMCA
Aiello Family Charitable Trust
AXA Foundation
BUSINESSES
Barney II Foundation
10 Fitch
Easter Foundation
1897 Beekman House
The Gifford Foundation
The Jim and Juli Boeheim A.T. Walley & Co.
Advantage Chiropractic & Foundation
Wellness
The Kara Fund
Amazon
Smile
Sacred Works Inc.
Anyela’s Vineyards
Tresness Family Foundation
Backyard Garden Florist
Bagels and Cakes
ORGANIZATIONS
Balloons & Blossoms
Auburn Police Union Local 195 Balloons Restaurant
Baldwinsville Teachers’ Beak &
Skiff
Association
Bella Cigna
Bay Presbyterian Church
Belmark Inc.
Dairy Farmers Of America
Bonefish Grill
E. John Gavras Center
Bottar Leone, PLLC
East Area Family YMCA
Brae Loch Inn
Eastern Hills Bible Church
Caribou Apps LLC
Fairmount Community Church Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
UCC
Cazenovia Jewelry
Fayetteville Elementary B.E.E. Center For Development, Council
Behavior & Genetics
Fayetteville Elementary Faculty The Cheesecake Factory
Fund
Clay Eye Center
Fayetteville Elementary HSA
CNY Diagnostic Imaging
L. Pearl Palmer Elementary Colgate University
School
D.I.G. Construction, LLC
Law Enforcement Officers
Dave and Buster’s
Dave’s Diner
DeFrancisco & Falgiatano
Doughtety’s Party Services
Eastern Mountain Sports
Embassy Suites
Eva’s European Sweets
Fair Tax America, Inc
Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
Geneva On The Lake
Gertrude Hawk
Gilda’s
Haylor, Freyer & Coon
Heckled Hen
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP
Hobbit Hollow Farm
John C. Rossi Attorney at Law
Johnston Paper
Justin’s Tuscan Grill
KBM Management, Inc.
Keurig
Key Bank National Association
Klepper Construction Inc.
Koto Japanese Steakhouse
L. & J.G. Stickley
Lakeland Winery
Lincklaen House
Liverpool Village Animal Hospital
M&S Desktop Publishing
Manlius Jewelry and Repair
Mary’s Meadow B&B
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Mirbeau Inn & Spa
The Mission Restaurant
New Hope Mills
Oak & Vine
Olive on Brooklea
Outerwall
Pediatric Cardiology Associates
Peter Fauth, DMD
Ports Cafe
Prima International Trading
Ruby Tuesdays
Shalestone Vineyards
Sherwood Inn
Simmonds, Brady and Loi
Sno Top
SpaZend
Starbucks
Sun Auto Warehouse
Sun Chevrolet
SweetFrog
Syracuse Opera
Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Yacht Sales DeWitt
Turkey Hill
Volpe Salon & Day Spa
Wegmans DeWitt
INDIVIDUALS
Peg Ackley
George & Bev Adams
Reggie & Elsie Adams
Adrienne Allen
Paul & Laura Alvarez
Chris & Kendra Anderson
Peter & Maureen Anderson
Ron & Diane Anderson
Larry & Sharon Apgar
Cory & Lisa Baclawski
George & Kathleen Baier
Mary Bailey
John & Emily Balian
Mike & Pam Ballman
Tony & JoAnne Barbetta
Brian & Kristen Barnhart
Jim & Dana Barr
Bill & Maria Barrett
George & Miriam Barrows
Richard & Etta Bates
Bruce & Carol Bell
David & Betsy Bell
Jeb & Susan Bell
Richard & June Bender
Brian & Andrea Benz
Renate BeVard
David & Rodie Blanding
Jody & Janet Bleier
Doug & Lou Bombard
Robert & Barbara Borkowski
Sean & Lynn Branagan
Anne Brandolini
Matthew & Beth Brazill
Don & Carol Brooks
Wilma Brownback
Travis & Jess Bruneau
Dale & Elaine Buchberger
Craig & Carol Buckhout
Tom & Helen Bugaj
Doug & Laurel Bullock
Ruth Burnham
Doug & Paige Burns
David & MaryEllen Canino
Bruce & Linda Cannon
Jerry & Jane Case
Tom & Terri Case
Paul Casper
Julie Causton-Theoharis
John & Nancy Centra
Donna & Robert Cerza
Gerin Chapman
Tim & Gail Cipiti
Karen Clark
Thomas & Joan Clark
Joyce Cleary
Matthew & Heather Cleary
Louis & Carol Contiguglia
Joe & Linda Cook
Jackie Cornue
Frank & Susan Coughlin
William & Kathleen Cowmey
Bob & Sue Crichton
Janine Cross
Mark & Mary Currell
Jack & Linda Cushman
Murray Daitchman
Grace Daloia
Mike & Lisa Daly
Peter & Michelle Daly
Michael Damiano
We have loving nurses in our home 24/7 for our medically
fragile daughter, Giana . My husband and I are so busy
managing her care along with keeping up with her three
busy brothers that we are often like ships passing in
the night. To have a weekend to breathe, sleep in and be
completely spoiled was such a blessing to us! The other
special needs parents we met there were so lovely ; we
left with new friends! THANK YOU from the bottom of
our hearts. . Your mission is truly being met. We returned
home refreshed, renewed, and restored! ~ Rob&Dana
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Bill & Susan DeBlaay
Teresa Dec
K. F. DeParde
Sean DeRosa
Peter & Tamie Derrenbacker
Bruce & Lynn Dew
Molly Diaz
Brian & Lisa Dimiceli
Kim Discenza
Don & Maria Doerr
Shawn Dolbear
Nienke Dosa
Kimberly Doto
Martin & Mary Doto
Jeffrey & Robin Dudden
Alanna DuFrain
David & Dorthea Eddy
Ahmad & Elizabeth El-Hindi
Ralph & Mary Anne Estrich
Michael & Ellen Everly
Anthony & Cyndi Farrare
Denise Pat Feeley
Joanne Field
Jeff & Janelle Fields
Nathan & Haley Fields
Jonathan Fischi
Liz Fisher
Steve & Lis Fournier
Nancy Frakes
Cyril & Ellie Freeman
Jim & Shari Freyer
Kristel Frimpter
Adam & Kelly Fumarola
Diane Galko
Heather Galko
Jacquie Gallagher
Terri Geariety
Jeremy & Barb Gilbert
Lewis & Susan Gilbert
Pat & Rebecca Gilkey
Kent & Joy Gillis
Mark & Dara Gillis
Rick & Kara Glowaki
James Godleski
Kasia & Daniel Gonciarz
John & JoAnne Grandinetti
Donald & June Green
Because of You ...
We are becoming a significant and important
part of our community.
Mike & Marlene Green
Denis Gregoire & Nataly LePage
Bob & Eva Gregory
Linda Hafner
Tim & Kellie Haithcoat
Dewey & Gloria Hakes
Eric & Daidra Hamlin
Clayton & Peyton Hargrove
Harold & Earlagene Harmer
David & Amy Harris
Perry & Kay Harvey
Don & Janet Hathaway
Mark & Janine Haun
Bob & Cheri Hawkins
Chelsea Hawkins
George & Beth Hay
Steve & Gail Healy
Mark & Kris Hebert
Bruce & Joy Heisinger
Jon & Annette Henry
James & Bethany Herr
Lynne Hinkey
Matt & Tina Hinkey
Tom & Donna Hoag
Chip & Lisa Hodgkins
Thomas & Holly Hoehner
Bob Hood
Andrew Hopper
Paul & Kate Houck
Dave & Jean Hoye
Mark & Cheri Hudson
John & Karin Hunter
Paul & Shirley Hurlburt
Victoria Welder Hyatt
Louis Iannettoni
Ryan & Lauren Issakainen
John & Dolores Jazwa
Ken & Julie Kaiser
Peter & Sandy Kane
Cory & Dana Karanik
John & Erin Keib
Derek & Cynthia Kelder
Paul & Betsy Keppeler
H.
Ezzat
& Schatzi Khalifa
Brian & Karla Killinger
Elaine Kimpel
Jack & Catherine King
Dilip & Smita Kittur
Mike & Brandi Kochian
Lee & April Kresge
Gerard Kropf
Terry & Karen LaBeff
Charles & Mary LaComb
Kathy Lahey
Joan Lamson
Guy & Barbara Lawrence
Mark & Rory Lawrence
Carolyn Lemens
Phil & Jayne LeRoux
Martin & Nancy Levine
Bev Lewis
Russell & Nancy Lewis
David & Janice Liddell
Kevin & Melissa Linck
Alan & Ann Lincoln
Robinson & Emma Lingo
Shamus & Dolores Loftus
Joyce Lyons
Guy & Dawn Mackenzie
Bruce & Chris Maether
Todd & Cindy Magnuson
Jeffrey & Joanne Maloff
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Jeff & Edna Manzo
David & Caryn Marr
Edward & Mary Maruszczak
Adam & Jillian Mastroleo
Phil & Susan Mastroleo
Mike & Robin Maurer
Elizabeth McBroom
Gerard & Lori McCrohan
John & Sue McCullough
Annette McDonald
Tom & Jackie McHaffie
John & Yaroslava McNamee
Sylvia McSwain
Luann Mehallow
Andreas & Maggie Meier
Jerry & Anne Menter
Mary Mero
Patricia Messina
Ann Messineo
Ralph & Debbie Mingolelli
Rich & Susan Mirra
Brigette Misuraca
Jim Mitscher
Greg & Patty Mohr
Jeff & Aileen Monroe
Jack & Barb Monson
David & Zoryana Moreau
Charles & Elaine Morgan
Daniel Morris
Mary Mosca
Tom & Karen Mullarney
Jeff & Bitsy Namy
Donald & Linda Napier
Diane Nappa
Bruce Nash
Bob & Madelyn Nethercott
Andy & Meghan Newhouse
Douglas & Denise Nolan
Mary Pat Oliker
Leah Page
Michael Paglia
Robert Parke
Tim & Bernice Paventi
Sal & Sherene Pavone
Jim & Cindy Pergolizzi
Christopher & Patricia Perry
Demetrius & Julia Petrow
Denny & Lois Pexton
Chris & Brittney Pfohl
Dan & Katie Pfohl
Pat & Randee Pfohl
Walter & Ann Pfohl
Warren & Brenda Pfohl
Wayne & Joann Pfohl
Wendell & Maryann Pfohl
Rod & Sue Plemons
John Potter
John & Marcia Prall
Susan Pratt
Virginia Pratt
Amy Quonce
John & Hillary Raymond
Linda Raymond
Mike & Laura Reff
Donna Retz
Mike & Chris Reyna
Donna Richards
Dave & Karen Richardson
Bruce & Cathy Robinson
Kimberly Roden
Joseph & Jennifer Roos
Rich & Sandy Rossetti
Ric & Pauline Rothschild
Robert Rowan
Rich & Judy Ruch
Mike & Doreen Rufo
Andy & Lori Russo
Alan & Nora Ruthig
Josh Safran
Lynn & Sandra Stearns
Matthew & Katherine Saufley
Ted & Sally Scallon
Dan & BrandiLee Schafran
Glenn & Mary Schmidt
Kendrick & Pam Schnell
Guy & Lynn Scott
Larry & Pam Scripa
David’s Refuge is a Godsend.
It gave us the time we needed
as a couple to reconnect. We
have come to understand that
our stress can be passed onto our
children. Respite for the two of
us is so very important
for ALL of us.
We have felt so loved and
comforted this weekend at
David’s Refuge.
Thank you for the hope and
healing you have given us!
Matthew & Anne Scuderi
Jamie & Cheryl Seale
Derrek & Kristen Seamans
Jim Shea
Dave & Marge Shepherd
Jim & Linda Shields
Wes & Barb Skinner
Peter & Kay Snyder
Bill & Jeanne Sokolowski
Elizabeth Spechini
Mike & Pam Spirko
Chris & Marilyn Spurnar
Kimberly Staab
Leonard & Marilyn Stiver
Brian Strnad
Ken & Janie Stvan
Sermsak & Suitida Sukkrasae
John & Stephanie Sumislawski
Terry & Alyson Summers
Mark & Renee Sydorowych
Ron Szyjkowski & Kelley Kelly
Harold & Careen Talbot
Edwin Tanaka
Terry & Debbie Taube
Richard & Kelly Taylor
Mark & Lori Teaken
Ron & Carol Terjung
Micheal & Wendy Thomas
Anna Toole
Bob & Karol Toole
David & Kathy Tooley
Jeremy Touranjo & Amy D’Ambrogio
Gary & Diane Tranberg
Bill & Joanne Underwood
Christine Vadala
Noah & Kailyn VanNorstrand
Doug & Dean Virgil
Bruce & Sandy Virkler
Azra & Aaron Vlasak
David & Laurie Walker
Tom & Lisa Wallace
John & Stacy Wanamaker
Fred & Ellie Weir
Larry Weiskirch & Deborah
Tobin
Joe & Elyzabeth Wengert
Eugene West
David & Pat Widrig
Rich & Barb Wilkinson
Theresa Williams
Michael & Jennifer Williamson
Judy & John Winslow
Robert & Jennifer Winter
Jim & Natalie Wismar
Gary & Jeanne Woodward
Andy & Chris Young
Daniel & Kim Young
Because of You ...
We can proudly demonstrate our growth and stablity...
Rich
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Other Assets
$405,844
$5,077
Total Assets
$410,921
Current Liabilities
Donna
Warren
Brenda
Warren Pfohl
President, Executive Director
Adam Mastroleo
Vice President, Attorney, Bottar Leone, PLLC
Kent Gillis
Treasurer, Retired Chief Financial Officer
$4,832
Brenda Pfohl
Secretary, Operations Director
Maryann Pfohl
Director, Direct Support Professional, Access CNY
Equity
$389,119
Unrestricted Funds
Temporary Restricted Funds $16,970
Total Liabilities & Equity
Donna Richards
Director, Teacher of theVisually Impaired, Fayetteville-Manlius Schools
$410,921
Adam
How Your Partnership Dollar Was Spent in 2014
Maryann
Rich Wilkinson
Director, Occupational Therapist, Syracuse City Schools
Kent
The Growth of David's Refuge
500
441
400
282
300
82.6%
Programs for Caregivers
9.2%
8.2%
General Administrative
200
100
Fundraising
0
43
52
159
32
Families Served
2012
13
118
100
303
Volunteers
2013
Donors
2014
and we have grown our staff to enable us to look beyond
today and dream of our future!
Last year, Rory Lawrence joined the David’s Refuge team as our Guest Relations Manager. She
has continued to use her knowledge and experience to double the number of families served in
the past year. Now, in 2015, we have hired Kate Houck as our Development Director to continue
our mission and expand our resources. Below, Kate writes about her professional and personal
journey that brought her to David’s Refuge.
I am thrilled to join the team at David’s Refuge and work to
carry out the mission of Caring for the Caregiver. Providing
respite to parents and raising awareness about the incredible
work of a Caregiver is needed in our community. My goal is
to ensure this service is available to families who need it in the
greater Syracuse area and beyond.
ck
Rory & M
ark Lawre
nce
This new position comes after a ten-year career and various development and
management positions within the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In my tenure,
I met wonderful people and learned the true meaning of strength, compassion
and hard work! I grew up near Rochester, NY but now live in Fayetteville, NY
with my husband Paul and our two children, Nathan and Leah. I am honored to
be a part of this wonderful organization and begin this new chapter of my life as
the Development Director for David’s Refuge.
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Kate & Paul H
Kate Houck
Development Director
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Thank you for your partnership
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