The Catskill Chronicle

Barbara Hadden, 3^rd from left, presents a check for $10,000 to Susan Diamond of the newly formed SullivanArc Foundation. She is joined by daughter Susan Hadden, far left, and son Steven Hadden, far right. Both are recipients of SullivanArc’s services.

MONTICELLO -  SullivanArc, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Sullivan County since 1949, concluded its 60^th anniversary celebration with the formation of the SullivanArc Foundation.

The Foundation’s Executive Director, Susan Diamond states, “Our purpose will be to provide a source of long-term financial support to help supplement the organization’s traditional funding streams allowing development of new and innovative programs and services.” The Foundation will concentrate on developing resources that will enhance the sole needs of people with developmental disabilities.

Barbara Hadden, of Liberty, a parent of two long time recipients of SullivanArc’s services has helped initiate the creation of the Foundation fund with a donation of $10,000.

A group of dedicated volunteers, all Sullivan County residents have joined together as a Board of Directors and are committed to help raise funds for the SullivanArc Foundation. The board members are Luis Alvarez, Howard Braunstein, Dan Briggs, Cheryl Dorn, Steven Drobysh, Alana Goldstein, Bernita N. Kimble, Lynn McDonald, Kirk Orseck, Keri Poley, Glen Pontier and Wayne Zanetti.

Susan Diamond stresses that the success of the SullivanArc Foundation will play a key role in improving the quality of life for individuals served by SullivanArc as well as the community. “It is a tough year for everyone, but you don’t have to be a millionaire to make a difference” she concludes, reminding us that cash, life insurance, stock, real estate are all assets that can contribute to achieving SullivanArc’s mission and help the SullivanArc Foundation grow.

Ms. Diamond can be contacted at 845-796-1350 ext. 1003 for information regarding tax-deductible gifts, IRA charitable rollovers, charitable gift annuities, planned giving or corporate giving. Or visit their website at www.sullivanarc.org.

* Editor’s note – On the occasion of SullivanArc’s 60th Anniversary the following video was made by Geraldo Rivera. It tells of the extraordinary accomplishments of this dedicated organization and is included here to give a glimpse into what can be done with love and dedication of service. Way to go SullivanArc!