On Friday, September 23, 2016, HVCS hosted a very special 30th Anniversary Party at Ceola Manor in Jefferson Valley, NY. 100 guests raised a glass to toast HVCS’ past, present and future, and US Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney delivered a personal and motivating keynote speech. Later on, advocate, peer and VOCAL-NY Board Member Dawn Carney shared her life’s story and received a standing ovation. Thanks to everyone who attended, donated silent auction items, and supported this momentous milestone with us.
Photos by Melisa Ann Photography – click on the images for full viewing.
- Client Services Director Ginny Schneider with Quinn Schneider
- Board President Andrew Evans and James Pittman
- Robert Utsey with Director of Human Resources, Toya Utsey
- Dawn Carney
- Board Member Richard Williams (R) with guest
- Board Member Aretha Thompson with Ross
- Chris St. Germain, Aretha Thompson, Tami Kelly, Ross Thompson and event committee member Brian Kelly
- NOEP Coordinator Pat Ocasio with guest
- William Shore with Director of Grants, CQI & Data, Adie Shore (R)
- Frank and Carla Ramos, longtime volunteers & supporters
- Marcy Furman, Trina Hiemcke, Michael Moffatt and Dr. Peter De Lisi
- Assistant Director of Client Services, Liz Hurley, with Kevin Hurley
- Deputy Executive Director Saqib Altaf, Nafeeza Altaf and guests
- Jo Ann and Jeff Kraus (our former ED), with Susan Witte, Board Member, and Don Guyton
- Susan and Don
- Andi Straus, Executive Director, makes her welcoming remarks.
- US Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney
- Sean Patrick Maloney’s address
- Jeff Kraus, Dawn Carney, Elizabeth Owens and Wanda Hernandez
- Mely Ortega, Stephanie Richardson and Leeann Littlejohn
- HVCS employees
- Andrew Evans’ welcoming remarks
- Andrew Evans and Dawn Carney
- Dawn Carney’s inspiring speech
- Anthony Accomando, Engagement & Communications Manager, and Melisa Pendergrass, Accounts Payable Clerk.
- Anthony, Saqib and Melisa