Ascent December 2019

The Summit center’s monthly newsletter

PRO tips: feeding during the holidays

In this issue:
Rite aid foundation
grant
poinsettia & wreath sale
giving tuesday recap
thanksgiving feast
staff recognition
ceremony
s.t.e.p.s. giving back
dibella’s clothing drive
year-end giving
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Summit Holiday Show

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the rite aid foundation graNTS SUMMIT $5,000
The Rite Aid Foundation has generously gifted The Summit Center with a $5,000
grant as part of its Full of Thanks holiday program.

The Rite Aid Foundation created this special holiday program to help more than 400
KidCents partner charities across the country to advance their efforts to improve the
health, safety and wellbeing of children in their communities. In total, The Rite Aid Foundation is donating nearly $2.1
million this year through its Full of Thanks holiday program.

“Our KidCents partner charities embody Rite Aid’s commitment to be a caring neighbor in the communities we serve.
There is no better time than Giving Tuesday to show our appreciation to these organizations for all they do throughout
the year,” said Jessica Kazmaier, president of The Rite Aid Foundation Board of Directors and chief human resources officer
for Rite Aid.

Thanks to partners like The Rite Aid Foundation, we look forward to continuing our work to make a difference in the lives
of children in our communities this holiday season and in the new year.

Poinsettia & Wreath sale

Thanksgiving feast
Thank you to the Parent Work-
ing Group volunteers who
helped with The Summit Cen- Students at Summit Academy enjoyed a
ter’s Poinsettia & Wreath Sale on long-standing tradition of the Thanksgiving
Monday, December 9 and Feast on Wednesday, November 27. Turkeys were
Tuesday, December 10. Thank donated through the generosity of staff and
you also to everyone who students prepared side dishes with the help of
purchased a beautiful holiday their classrooms.
plant. We raised x amount of
dollars in support of Summit.

Giving tuesday raised more

than $4,000 for expeditions

We’re going on five field trips! With an original goal of $2,500, The
celebrating our successes
Summit Center raised more than $4,000 in support of the Expedi-
tions Respite Program. Thanks to the amazing generosity of 47
donors on Tuesday, December 3, children and staff in Expeditions
will go on five fully funded field trips next year.

“We are absolutely thrilled and so grateful for the support. These
community outings mean so much to the kids we serve,” said Diana
Schmit, Direct of Adult and Community Divisions.
summit staff service awards
35 Years

Elizabeth LaPorta

30 Years

Jacqueline Doran
William Lepsch

25 Years

Mary Milazzo
Gretchen Abdulla

20 Years Thank you to the Summit employees listed for their years of service to Summit! The
success of our children and young adults is only possible because of people like them who
Elizabeth Gengo are dedicated to excellence and united in providing the highest quality programs and
Mary Belile services possible. These employees were recognized at a Service Awards Reception on
Sharon Zielkiewicz Tuesday December 17th.
Amy Jablonski
Amy Oliver 35 years at summit!
Liz started Summit in 19_ info about job
15 Years 5 Years

Cory Miller Benjamin Goldberg

Francesca Hill Erin Meskill how has summit changed in 35 years?
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Andrew Renkas
Dawn Giuliana Lorrayne Price
Do you have a favorite memory from your
Antoinette Tilton Lauren Roehner
Kelly Bova Pamela Giangreco- time at summit?
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Scott Banach Christine Ray
Megon Gachette Ashlee Durusky
why have you chosen to stay all of these
Shannon Tranzillo Jennifer Felber
Diane Brennan Heather Williams years?
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 s.t.e.p.s. delivery Featured student
artwork

This original student artwork was made in our

Creative Arts class by Summit Academy students
Maeve, Luke, Rowan, Liam, Kameron, and Jace!

celebrating our Get your tickets for

successes kidsfest

Last minute
holiday shopping? happy holidays
from Summit!
Holiday giving

Thank you to dibella’s! santa came to visit!

thank you for reading!

With a staff of 500 professionals and expertise in autism and social/emotional development, The Summit Center is
Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based educational, behavioral health, adult, and community programs
to 1,700 children and adults each year with developmental, social and behavioral challenges.

This newsletter was written and designed by Marketing Communications Coordinator, David Goodwin. Feedback is
appreciated. Please email dgoodwin@thesummitcenter.org.

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