YEAR IN REVIEW
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Dear Friend of Penfield Children’s Center,
In 2016, Penfield Children’s Center took the next step in its transformational work to serve Milwaukee’s central city children.
Each year, parents witness the amazing gains their children are making through the tireless work of Penfield staff who provide comprehensive early intervention services. Parents feel included in this developmental journey, while imagining exciting futures for their children. Unfortunately, for many of our families, they are not quite ready for their children to leave our care at age 3.
In September 2016, we made the first step toward deepening our impact and continuing our important work by opening Penfield Montessori Academy, a fully-inclusive Montessori public charter school. We welcomed kindergarten students into our three multi-age classrooms (K3, K4 and K5) last year. We will add one grade each year until Penfield Montessori Academy is a fully-enrolled K3 through 8th grade school by September 2024.
For many of our children, their developmental journey begins at Penfield Children’s Center. Our focus has not changed. Each day, the staff at Penfield Children’s Center are driven by a shared goal – to create a pathway for all children, particularly those with special needs or living in poverty, to a full and healthy life by maximizing the individual potential of each child.
Our 2016 Annual Report illustrates many of these children’s amazing journeys. Last year, we celebrated our new birth-through-early adolescence approach with Chelsea, a fun-loving Penfield Montessori student who initially came to Penfield’s Special Care Nursery five years ago. The amazing progress Chelsea has made – and will continue to make at Penfield Montessori Academy – is truly a testament to Penfield’s amazing staff.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we will continue to change the lives of children in our community.
Sincerely,
Christine P. Holmes
President and CEO
Robert L. Mikulay
Chairman, Board of Directors
2016 PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
EARLY EDUCATION & CARE
At about 3 weeks old, Chelsea’s mom, Yolanda, received a call from the doctor that changed her life. Her daughter’s newborn check-up had come back showing that Chelsea had cystic fibrosis. An inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, cystic fibrosis causes the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and causes issues in the pancreas, liver and kidneys. After confirmation from the doctor, Yolanda took charge of the situation and learned all she could to keep Chelsea safe and healthy. In order to manage the diagnosis, Chelsea started taking pancreatic enzymes to help with food digestion, vitamins, an acid reducer and two different nebulizer medications to allow her to breathe properly. She was also placed on a lactose-free diet, and her digestive health needed close monitoring. When it was time for Yolanda to return to work, she enrolled Chelsea at Penfield’s Special Care Nursery so she could get the care she needed.
“I was so worried about leaving Chelsea in the care of someone else for the entire day. She had, and still has, extensive health needs and I knew that I had to find a special place for her,” said Yolanda. “When I found out about Penfield, I was relieved to learn that Chelsea would not only be taken care of by nurses and therapists, but that the staff was trained to care for her the way I was taught by the doctor.”
Chelsea spent a year-and-a-half in the Special Care Nursery and then transitioned into one of the Early Education rooms at Penfield. Even though she was no longer in the nursery, she still received medications and vest therapy each day to loosen the mucus in her lungs. Her teachers were also trained in how to care for her. Additionally, the same nurses that had been caring for Chelsea since she arrived at Penfield were able to check on her during the day to see if she needed further treatments or care. When Chelsea turned 5, Yolanda was excited to learn that Penfield was opening a Montessori school for children of all abilities called Penfield Montessori Academy. She loved the idea of a Montessori education for Chelsea because of its hands-on nature, and felt relieved to learn that the nurses at Penfield Children’s Center would also care for her at her new school.
“Chelsea is thriving at Penfield Montessori Academy, and as her mom, I feel comfortable dropping her off each day because I know she will not only learn and grow, but also receive the care she needs,” said Yolanda.“Because of Penfield, my child is able to just have fun and be a kid, while her significant medical needs are met, and that is the most important thing of all to me.”
- The Early Education and Child Care Program served 142 children. Fifty eight of these children had a disability or special need.
- 100% of the children who participated in our child care program displayed improvement in their development.
- In partnership with Acelero, Penfield offers three Early Head Start classrooms, which provide child development and family support services that work to enhance the development of young children.
OUR PROGRAMS
THERAPY
Penfield Children’s Center offers physical, occupational and speech therapy before children enter school. As a contracted provider for early intervention services through the Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program, Penfield Children’s Center provides these services in children’s homes and at our center. Services are available to children with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions that put them at risk for a delay. Penfield provides partnerships between parents or caregivers and a team of early intervention professionals who provide service coordination, speech, physical and occupational therapy, special education, behavioral health services, family support and education. In addition, outpatient therapy is provided for older children who are attending school. Therapists work with individuals from birth to adulthood who require therapy to recover from injuries and surgery.
- 59 children received acute, short-term or long-term occupational, physical or speech therapy services.
- 77.4% of children who participated in the Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program made substantial progress in their cognition, speech, fine and gross motor, and self help skills. 75.2% made significant gains in their social emotional development.
- The Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program at Penfield served 800 children.
OUR PROGRAMS
BEHAVIOR CLINIC
The Behavior Clinic at Penfield Children’s Center works in collaboration with Marquette University to provide mental health treatment services for children 5 and younger who have significant behavior and emotional issues. Counselors work with parents to develop a treatment plan to assist parents in managing their children’s behaviors and provide weekly counseling sessions in the homes of families. It is the only program of its kind in Milwaukee that addresses significant behavioral issues early in the lives of children to set them on a positive track for the future. Using the Early Pathways Program, a nationally recognized, mental health program for young children in poverty with significant behavior and emotional problems including trauma, our staff provided 1,823 hours of mental health therapy during home visits, primarily in Milwaukee’s central-city.
- Through a partnership with Marquette University, the Behavior Clinic served 345 children with significant behavioral and/or emotional issues.
- During 2016, 76% of children reduced their behavioral problems and 70% of children increased their prosocial behaviors following treatment.
- For children given a formal primary psychiatric diagnosis and completed treatment, 78% no longer met the criteria for a diagnosis following treatment.
OUR PROGRAMS
SPECIAL CARE NURSERY
The Special Care Nursery provides therapy, medical care and education for children who have serious health issues and medical conditions. The nursery is staffed by a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse and three certified nursing assistants with the medical expertise and training to care for our most vulnerable children. While receiving critical medical care, children play and learn in a safe, caring environment. The Special Care Nursery also provides respite from the stress parents may experience while caring for a medically-fragile child, as well as time for them to care for their other children, and attend work or school. A professional team of Penfield’s specialists work with families to develop a customized and coordinated plan of medical monitoring, education and therapy designed to advance their children’s development, and to help them become medically stable. The fundamental purpose of the Special Care Nursery is to improve each child’s quality of life, now and in the future.
Gia is a sweet 4-year-old who currently receives medical and therapeutic services at Penfield Children’s Center, while also attending Penfield Montessori Academy. Gia was a healthy, typically-developing baby at birth. After suffering from a lack of oxygen as the result of abuse when she was just 5-days-old, Gia sustained injuries that will affect her for the rest of her life. Rescued and resuscitated by a police officer, Gia was taken to the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. She was placed in foster care, and a year later, was adopted by her foster mother, Carrie.
“After taking placement of Gia’s sister at birth, I also took in Gia and adopted both girls because I knew I could provide a stable, loving environment,” said Carrie. While receiving early intervention services through the Milwaukee County Birth-to-Three Early Intervention program, Gia was referred to Penfield by the Hanger Clinic at Children’s Hospital. Carrie toured the Special Care Nursery, and immediately knew it was the right place for Gia.
“I saw how well the children were taken care of, and felt the love that the nurses and other caregivers had for everyone placed in their care,” Carrie said. “There were also therapists on staff who could work with Gia, and it made me feel comfortable knowing she would receive the attention she needed throughout the day.”
After receiving medical services at Penfield’s Special Care Nursery, Carrie enrolled Gia in the K4 program at Penfield Montessori Academy. She continues to receive occupational, physical and speech therapy while she attends school, and receives medical treatment at the nursery at Penfield Children’s Center in the afternoon. Although Gia will never walk or talk, she is a bright, shining star, and is learning to communicate through eye gaze technology.
“Penfield Montessori Academy is always so warm and welcoming. No matter what issue comes up, they are willing to go the extra mile to help,” said Carrie. “The staff is constantly looking for appropriate equipment and services to help Gia with mobility and communication. I couldn’t ask for a better experience for my child.”
- Penfield served 51 medically-fragile children with significant health concerns.
- After receiving services in the Special Care Nursery, 96% of the children demonstrated improvements in their motor skills and 92% improved their cognitive skills.
- 98% of parents/caregivers reported they increased the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children with disabilities.
OUR PROGRAMS
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Penfield Children’s Center provides enrichment programs for the entire family. Educational workshops, parent support groups and school transition support services help engage families in their children’s care. Penfield also celebrates what makes each child unique by hosting cultural events and holiday parties. Funded by the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, bilingual parent mentors help address the unique needs of each family by providing information about Penfield’s programming, and working to ensure all families have access to essentials – such as warm clothing, food and access to community resources.
- Penfield offered 35 family programs and events including celebrations, support groups, parent education workshops and family reading nights. More than 2,200 children and family members were in attendance!
- The 2016 Holiday Party welcomed more than 800 guests. Families crafted holiday necklaces, snowflakes and hats, and enjoyed music and snacks. Kohl’s donated 1,000 gifts for our children and more than 100 volunteers and staff volunteered their time to ensure the event’s success.
OUR PROGRAMS
KOHL’S BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAM
The Kohl’s Building Blocks program creates access to early education and developmental programs for children and families. Together, Kohl’s Cares and Penfield Children’s Center are providing early intervention services, child development resources and equipment to children and families throughout Milwaukee county.
- 1,441 Children served by Child Development Specialists
- 21,446 Participants served by community outreach
- 15,401 Children received early educational toolboxes
- 97,906 Visitors to PenfieldBuildingBlocks.org
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS BOARD, DONORS, AND VOLUNTEERS
Your contributions and heartfelt dedication allows us to serve the most vulnerable children in Milwaukee.
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Robert L. Mikulay – Chair
Miller Brewing Company (Retired)
Michael J. Brophy – Vice Chair
Aurora Health Care
Keith S. Baisden – Treasurer
Town Bank
Madonna Williams – Secretary
Community Volunteer
Phyllis King, Ph.D – Member-At-Large
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Thomas G. Smith – Member-At-Large
Mason Wells
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
DIRECTORS
Al Araque
JP Morgan Chase
Jeffrey Barth
Deloitte
Sally Bentley
We Energies (Retired)
Dirk Carson
Consultant
Kareeda Chones-Aguam
Milwaukee Bucks
Viktor Gottlieb
Associated Bank
Eugenia T. Jacobus
Community Volunteer
Jennifer La Macchia
LME/The Mark Travel Corp.
David Navarre
Godfrey & Kahn
Tony Nguyen
Wells Fargo
Jay Radmer
BMO Harris Bank
JoAnn Ratcheson
Columbia St.Mary’s (Retired)
Richard D. Schepp
Kohl’s Department Stores
Todd M. Schoon
Northwestern Mutual
Kate Dragisic Schoyer
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Jon R. Schumacher
Vice Chairman, Partnership Community Bancshares; Financial Industry Consultant
Patricia Schuyler
Community Volunteer
Sonia Shields Stowe
Community Volunteer
Alden Taylor
Community Volunteer
Betsy Trimble
Community Volunteer
Rhonda Ware
UR Aware, LLC
Cathy White
Community Volunteer
Earnestine Willis, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Donald H. Wilson
Stone Pillar Investments
Nicholas C. Wilson
Jacobus Wealth Management
Betsy Brown Wyatt
Cramer-Krasselt
Jessica Zeratsky
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
VOLUNTEERS
200+ HOURS
Apryl Jordan
Susan Gies
100-199 HOURS
Bonnie Bruhn
Mary Temple
Anne Hesse
Barbara Reinhardt
Kristie Kroening
Bob Mortellaro
Meg Baratta
50-99 HOURS
Carly Anderson
Alexis Anderson
Mar Brahm
Bill Bravener
Beth Dzwierzynski
Khenia Flores
Jenna Frazier
Annie Geschke
Daria Ghorbanpoor
Rachel Grischow
Zaynab Hassan
Emmy Heeney
Molly Laughlin
Samantha Levin
Lynda Mitz
Jessica Morton
Lauren Nowak
Hailey Proebsting
Ashley Reesmann
Chiana Roman
Amy Sedler
Dr. Mark Smuckler
Natalie Votto McLaughlin
Amy Yadgir
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
OTHER VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Alive In You
Associated Bank
Assurant Insurance
Baker Tilly
BMO One America
Caterpillar
Chase Bank
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
Ernst & Young
Fellowship of Christ Athletes
Gwen Clark and the Penfield
Therapy Dog Team; Roger Gruebling
J P Cullen Construction
Jean Davidson/Yell & Tell
Johnson Controls
Keba Diabate
Kohl’s
Lake Valley Camp
La Macchia Enterprises LLC
Lead2Change
Marquette University
Marquette University High School
Mequon Service Club
MillerCoors
Milwaukee Bucks Basketball
Milwaukee Department of Public Works
Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee Transit Authority
NEWaukee
Northwestern Mutual
Penfield Children’s Center Board Members
Penfield Montessori Academy Board Members
Rockwell
Safe & Sound
Saint Thomas More High School
US Bank
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wells Fargo
WGirls
DONORS, HIGHLIGHTS & LOOKING AHEAD
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2016 DONORS
Anonymous*
Four-Four Foundation*
Kohl’s and Kohl’s Cares
Northwestern Mutual Foundation*
United Way of Greater MMKE & Waukesha County
Zilber Family Foundation*
Aurora Health Care, Inc.
The Donald Driver Foundation
EveryDayGood Foundation*
Meg Kasch*
Alden and Gustavus Taylor*
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation*
Mary Jo and Kevin Mansell
Susan and Robert Mikulay*
Milwaukee Bucks*
Rick and Beth Schepp*
The Charles E. Benidt Foundation, Inc.
Anon Charitable Trust
BMO Harris Bank
Jane and Jeffrey Barth*
Debra and Michael J. Brophy*
The Catholic Community Foundation, Inc.
Chase
Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust
John McTigue
Michelle and Scott Gass
Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Fdn.
Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation
Eugenia T. Jacobus
Jennifer LaMacchia and Nils Parker*
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Bonnie and William Kellogg
Linda and William Koenig*
Ladish Co. Foundation
Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC)*
Nicholas Family Foundation
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation
Lindsay and Scott Priebe
Rite-Hite Holding Corporation
Jen and Todd Schoon*
Judy and Jon Schumacher*
Renee and John Sibson*
Francie Luke Silverman Foundation
Julia and David V. Uihlein, Jr.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
Ellen and Robert Venable
WaterStone Bank Fund of the – Waukesha County Community Foundation
Wells Fargo Foundation*
Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust
Maria and Donald Wilson*
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
A. O. Smith Foundation, Inc.
Christina and Alvaro Araque*
Janie and Clifford M. Asmuth
Badger Meter Foundation, Inc.
Baird
Terri and Keith Baisden*
Associated Bank
Town Bank
Ann Becker
Carrie and James Bedore
Joseph F. & Catherine M. Bennett Family Foundation
Sally Bentley*
Elissa and Thomas M. Bolger
Melanie and Steven Booth
Geralyn and William M. Cannon
Cargill
Carol and Dirk Carson
CG Schmidt, Inc.
Chapman Foundation
Charter Manufacturing Co. Fdn.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Clare M. Peters Charitable Trust
Chipstone Foundation / Stanley – and Polly Stone Fund
Laura and Preston Cole
Competitive Edge Software, Inc.
Cramer-Krasselt
Davidson & Harley Fund, Inc.
Deloitte
Jen and Paul Deslongchamps
Erin and Doug Dickinson
Denise and Tim Dodge
Mary Martha and Emmett J. Doerr Charitable Trust
Sarah and Robert Duncan
Paul and Paula Eberle
Edith A. McFadden, M.D. and Dan Maguire
David Eichenbaum
Albert J. & Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc.
Antoinette A. and Matthew Keenan Endowment
Ernst & Young LLP
Julia and Patrick Fennelly
Heather and Ryan Festerling
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund – Tim & Gina Hansen Family Charitable Fund
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund – Madonna & Jay Williams Family Fund
Colleen Fitzgerald and Paul Mathews
Lindy Yeager and John Florsheim
Laurie and Mark Foote
Sweeney Family Foundation
Robert and Theresa Fox
Heidi and Timothy Frank
Farrah and Marc Gall
Gardner Foundation
Susan and Paul Gies, Jr.
Godfrey & Kahn
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – A.W. Asmuth Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Kalmbach Publishing Co. Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Kopmeier Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Catherine and Walter Lindsay Foundation Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Paul P. Lipton Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Roller Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Roper Family Educational Fund*
Kelly and Michael M. Grebe
H. H. Camp Foundation*
Healing the Children of Wisconsin, Inc.
Ken Hemauer
Christine Holmes
Dorothy Inbusch Foundation, Inc.
Colleen and Eugene Jacobus
Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation
Jacobus Wealth Management, Inc.
Cheryl and Ron Jacobs
Pat and James Janz
Kadie and Steve Jelenchick
Jen and Paul Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Good Works – Employee Giving Program
Kapco, Inc.
Mary and Ted D. Kellner
Carrie and Jason Kelroy
Molly Gallagher and Peter Kies
Jiyeon and Sang Kim
Phyllis and Ted King*
Jackie and Michael Klein
Dedi and W. David Knox II
Herbert H. Kohl Charities Inc.
Mary E. Krall
LaMacchia Enterprises/Mark Travel Corporation
Sharon and Bill LaMacchia
Lisa and Brian Van Landeghem*
Ryan Lay
Draga and Steve Libbey
Catcon LLC / Catalyst Construction
Roots Central LLC
Madeleine and David Lubar
Gerald E. Mainman
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Mark
Marquette University
Jan and Vincent Martin
Cynthia McKoy
Elizabeth Meyer and Sam Hope
Elizabeth and Mark Miller
MillerCoors
Milwaukee Admirals
Katie Newcomb and Robert Moakley
Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation
George and Julie Mosher Family Foundation
August G. Mueller Trust
LuAnn and Gene Mueller
Miann and David Navarre
Northwestern Mutual
Kelly and Robert C. Olejniczak
Amy Byrne and Ronald Ota
Park Bank Foundation
Amy and Jason Parry*
Partnership Community Bancshares, Inc.
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD
Candy and Bruce Pindyck
Plumbers Local 75 AFL-CIO
PNC
Jay Radmer
Jo Ann Ratcheson and James Lang*
Pam and Mark Rhode
Lynn and Paul Rix
Robertson Ryan & Associates, Inc.
Michelle and John Runte
Lisa Ryan
Tere and Neil Sackerson
Cindy and Roger Schaus
Jenafer and Kenneth Schinner
Kate and Will Schoyer*
David Schultz
Dr. Jeffrey and Mary Louise Schwab
Sensient Technologies Foundation, Inc.
Betty and Peter Sommerhauser
MJ and Josh Sparks
Mary Sprague
Mary Ellen and Scott P. Stanek
Holden Brooks and Daniel Stiller
Sonia Shields Stowe
Sharon and Lon Swatek
Christen and Solomon Tesfai
Shelly and Michael Tosh
Betsy Trimble
Henry H. Uihlein, Sr. & – Marion “Polly” S. Uihlein Foundation
United HealthCare
United Way of Greater Atlanta
US Bank
Vilter Foundation, Inc.
von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Rhonda and Christopher Ware
Barbara B. and Richard L. Weiss
Wells Fargo
Mason Wells
WePay
Marieke and Jim Westerman
Weyco Group, Inc.
Cathy and Michael White
Holly and Dr. Robert Williams
Madonna and Jay Williams
Earnestine Willis*
Wilson Elementary School PTA
Lisa and John Wilson
Stoney and Nicholas Wilson*
Elizabeth Brown Wyatt and David Wyatt
Jessica and Matthew Zeratsky*
American Transmission Company LLC
Assurant Foundationv
Richard and Diana Barthel
Danielle Bergner
Beta Alpha Psi at Marquette University
Gay and John Borges
Wendy and Terry Braatz
Margaret MacLeod Brahm and John Brahm
Christine and Brent Brumfield
Tanya and Josh Buege
Catherine and Jamie Burns
Crystal and Ryan Chuckel
Roger and Beth Clark
Jane and Christopher Clark
Juli and Matt Coburn
Jennifer and Edward Cyra
Amy and Jason Diamond
Christine and Peter Duback
Stefanie and David Dugan
Catherine and James S. Eastham
Brian Fahl
Tom Fox
Jackie and David Gay
The GE Foundation
Julie and Brian Gilpin
Melissa Goins
Sarah and Viktor Gottlieb
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Lawlis Family Fund
Greater Milwaukee Foundation – Frank & Elsa Sterner Family Fund
LaVerne and Daryll Griesberg
Veronica and Peter Gunn
Carol R. Hase
Barbara and Peter Holtz
Susan and John Honkamp
J. D. Ruffolo Family Foundation
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Gary Kautzer
Mary Beth and Steven W. Keane
Cheryl and Gerald Kuhn
Gail F. Kursel Family Fund
Nora and Jon Langenfeld
Judi and Robert R. Lapointe
Earnell Lucas
Katherine and David Lucey
Margaret and Thomas McMahon
Sara and Chris Meadows
Charlie Meier
Michael Best & Friedrich
Denise Domian and Joe Miller
Anne Mongoven
Patricia R. Mousseau
Beth and Greg Myers
Arin and Anthony Nguyen
Duane Nolde
Pace Networking
Heather and Jeffrey Paradis
Colleen and David Patzer
Pere Marquette Jesuit Community
Karen and James C. Pieper
Sheri and Thomas Price
Theresa Reagan and Bill Reitman
Lisa and Sean Rierdon
Lisa and Patrick Rios
Nancy and Michael Roos
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc.
Edith and Donald Rouse
Peggy and Ron San Felippo
Laura and Joe Schmidt
William J. Schmitz
Bruce and Karen Schuyler
Patricia and Peter Schuyler
Cheryl and Andrew Seter
Carolyn and Mark Smith
Leah M. Sober
Joan Staeven
Erin and Peter Stanek
Ben Uhen
Patricia and Joseph Ullrich
Joyce and Thomas Waldoch
Jim Weedman
Wisconsin Athletic Club
Nancy Zabriskie
Margaret and Marian Zincke
Kareeda Chones-Aguam and Ryan Aguam
Nancy and James H. Albrecht
John M. Altenbach
Ellen Anderson
Josie and Mark Anderson
Paula and Keith Anderson
Abby and Joseph Andrietsch
Association of Marquette University Women
Aurora Health Care – Employee Partnership Campaign
Jennifer and Todd A. Bagley
Jeffrey Bakula
Libby and Jon Baranko
Val V. Beatovic
Benjamin Bedore
Susan and James Bellin
Georgiane and Nicholas M Berich
Sarah Bernstein
Lisa Preston and Steven Berryman
Mary Anne Bickler
Shawn Gulyas and Larry Birkett
Jessica and Nicholas Bitzke
Anna Boll
Lori and Mark W. Boutelle
Kevin Bowen
Marilyn M. and Orren Bradley
Hannah and Rodney Brandenburg II
Rachel and James Broach
Stephanie Brunkhorst
Sally and Chad Buchanan
Emily Bulat and family
Nancy Burkholder
Suzanne Burroughs
Linda Buscher
Vicki Callan
Stephen Callen
Marian L. and Michael Carroll
Sandy Cherry
The Chicago Corporation
Dr. Donald and Sandra Chisholm
Therese and James Cincotta
Cristy and Matt Cool
Kirsten and Christopher Corbell
Tamara Crum
Cathy Dailey and Bob Culver
Michael Cummings
Joseph Curatola
Donna Danihel
Liz Delgado and family
Mina DeMarco
Alice and Robert H. Diaz, Jr.
DonateWell
Kathy and Michael J. Dwyer
William E. Eastham
Claire and James Engel
Scott H. Engroff, Jr.
Christine A. Eschrich-Pollesch
Claudia Farias-Moen
Connie and Barth Fassbender
Maria Fernandez
Ranee and Brenton Field, Jr.
Lisa and Lyle Fitterer
Kimberley and Nathan Flesch
Patricia and David Flowers
Karen and John M. Franckowiak
Mary and Scott Fredrick
Front Room Photography
Katherine D. Frontier
Tami and Mathew Garrison
GE United Way Campaign
Suzanne Giordano and family
Carrie and Charles Glapinski
Karen and John Goller
Suzanne Marchant and William G. Gollmar
Kathy Grogan
H&R Block
Julie Hagen
Crissie Hall
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Hilary Harvey
Rachel and Benjamin Heilman
Scott Heins
Michael Heitkemper
Stephanie Heron
Julie Bahr and Ryan Hertel
Mary and David C. Hertel
Ashley and Justin Hilgemann
Ibrahim Hojeij
Kristin Holzhauer
Saira Humphreys
Sue and Chuck Hurliman
Susan and William Isler
Natalie and Ben Jackson
Joan and Jonathan Jacobs
Jill Geisler and Neil Jaehnert
Colin Jorgenson
Molly and James Kanter
Sandra Kasting
Tami and Nicholas Kent
Walter Kirchhoff
Joan and Robert H. Klein
Knives & Blades Inc.
Sonia and Scott Kolodzinski
Mary and Jamie Kowalski
Mari Katz and William Kravit
Peter Kreuser
Karen A. Kunzler
Katherine and Timothy Kwiatkowski
W. Tony Lam
Kimberly and Dr. Craig Leach
Judie Lehman*
John Levendusky
Ann and James Liban
Mary Ann and David Lillich
Living Hope Presbyterian Church
Cherie Lockwood
Brent Lueck
Anne and Leroy A. Lutz
David Lutz
Michele and Van Luu
Macy’s Inc.
Jenny and John Mahoney
Sharon and Joseph Malenda
Randy Mangelsen
Gracie and Anthony (Manny) Manuele
Gladys and Gene Manzanet
Louisa and Richard Marks
Marquette University – College of Business Administration
Eleanore and Donald J. Massa
Liz and Dan Matola
Sheila Stafford and Phillip Mattix
Justin L. McCulla
Katie and Skip McGregor
Tracy Merten
Shannon Dennhof
Robert and Martnie Mortellaro
Donna Mae Munkwitz
Patrick J. Murphy, Ph.D.
Lori Neils
Kathleen and Terrance Nelson
Nu Art Dental Lab, Inc.
Kathy L. Nusslock
David P. O’Neill
Sarah Pace
Krista and Chad Pankop
Kayte and Wesley Parkin
Julie and Kevin Penneau
Tracey and Joseph Peterson
Allie Kelly and Ben Pickering
Daniel Pronley
Jennique K. Radde
Telemachus Rafaelidys
Marylyn and Bruce A. Ranta
Carolyn and Richard Raymaker
Judy and Tom Richmond
Patty and John Riley
JR Rizkallah and family
Jack Rodee
Sara and Phillip A. Roemaat
Ellen and Robert Romans
Heather Rotolo
Marianne Rozinski
RSM US LLP
Andrew Ruehl
Rosemary K Rueth Trust
Jenny and Paul Rushizky
Katie and Beau Sanders
Casandra S. Sauer
Jessie and John Schaub
Kristin N. Schiller
Sharon and Ronald G. Schlicht
Christine Schlosser
Ryan Schmitz
Karla J. Schroeder
Laura and Scott Schubert
Michele and Richard Seesel
Richard Selensky
Stephanie and Jimmy Shabangu
Randall Sherer
Pamela and Jeffrey Shovers
Cynthia McKenzie and Antonio Silano
Julie and Timothy Simmons
Suzanne and Walter R. Simonz, Jr.
Nancy and Mark B. Smuckler, M.D.
Jill Elsby Sonntag and Timothy Sonntag
Meg and Mark G. Steimle
Amy L. Stenglein
Constance R. Strauss
Jessica and Mike Strehlow
Marcus Taylor
Anne Temple
Dr. John and Anne Thomas, Jr.
Rose and Gerald Thomas
Cathy Thum
Sam and Brandon Tschacher
Kaylee Urban
Joely Urdan
Daniel P. Walker
Elizabeth Weasler
Kristi Westcott
Mary M. Westemeier
Alan Wichtoski
Carolyn and Douglas Wilary
Katie Wilson
Sam Wilson
Thomas B. Wilson
Beth and Kevin Wisniewski
Jeanne and John Wittmann
Marilyn and Otto Wolter
John and Marguerite Wydeven
Dr. Thomas and Barbara Zabors
Celeste and Craig Zaffrann
Bryant E. Zimmermann
Armando Acosta
Mindy B. Aldinger
AmazonSmile Foundation
Kim Anderson
Marian and Arthur I. Auer, M.D.
Meghan Augustine
Auxiliary 144 Letter Carriers Branch 2
Elizabeth Baszler
Abigail Becker
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Bryan Berghauer
Blankstein Enterprises
David Blum
Bethany Bojcic
Heather and Kevin Bonnell
Amy Bontempo
Brozine Brown
Linda Buchsbaum
Bungee Promotional Marketing LLC
Mary Burgett
Richard S. Buse
Claudine and Martin Butzine
Cara Callan
Maryellen C. Cannon
Susanne Carter
Leslie Charnews
Dawn and Steven Christensen
Carma Clark
Kathleen and Steven R. Clark
Kaytronia Clark
Karen Coleman
Judith and Christopher Collins
Marc Collins
Nicole M. Cota
Robert Cottingham
Donna Coye
Kaleena Daugherty*
Jan and William K. Davis
Sandra Davis
Ronnie DePue
Jerry DeQuardo
Marlene and Jerrold M. Deutsch
Norma and Dean Dobson
Christine Durkin
La Vonne and Michael Eckert
Janet Erdmann
Cynthia and Robert Fiebiger
Elizabeth A. and Steve P. File
Victoria Fitzgerald
Frances A. Franklin
Bonnie Fredrick
Lisa and Paul French
Deborah and James Frentz
Tom Gauthier
Jessica and Matthew Geary
Devora Gelin
Beth and Michael Giacobassi
Sheila Glynn-Criqui
Mark E. Goldsmith
Bonnie and Paul Gordon
Julie Gorens-Winston
Barbara and Donald Grande
Todd Grinnell
Susan and Thomas Gruber
Rulena and Jon Guenther
Janet and Phillip Gural
Laura Marie Guzman-Rivera
Patricia M. Haak
Mary Haberman
Sarah L. Habriga
Anne Hambrook
Barbara B. Hartnett
Jennifer and Shawn Hartshorn
Ruth and Otto Heimler
Kevin Henderson
Kristine and Dale Hendrickson
Kathryn and Thomas Hofman
Nancy Holewinski
Mary Pat and John Hornak
JoAnn and Roger Hornbeck
Susan and William Hotz
Diane Howard
Linda and Thomas Huckstorf
Monica Hurt
Steve Illsley
Christina and William Innis
Elwyn Jarvis
JCPenney
Karen and Walter Kangas
Katherine and James W. Kavemeier
Christine and Jeffrey Kennedy-Kortes
Karla D. Klein
Anita and Dennis Knepel
Susan and Richard Knutson
Barbara and Neil Koepsel
Nancy Koepsel
Chad Kolberg
Leone and David J. Kosinski
Katherine Kral
Marianne and Fred Kramer
Susan and Gary Kramer
Susan Winans and Judy Krause
Amy Krohn
Anne and John Krueger
Marie and David Kuemmel
Josh, Nicole and Lincoln Larson
Kathryn and Colin Lavey
Mary Lawien
Wendy and Jacob Lechusz
Kerry and Dominic Leet
Kim Leitzke
Anna and Mark Lewandowski
Beverly Levin
Shannon Lorenz
Lorylen Ludgate
Therese Palazzari and Mark A. Maduza
Joanne and Dennis Makarewicz
Lori J. Makinen
Melinda and Todd Marohl
Alva Marshel
Edith and Shane Martwick
Kristine Martynski
Julia and Brendan Matthews
Colleen O’Donnell and Timothy Maynard
Roashune McCoy
Lois and Craig McGarry
Julie McNeely
Kim and David McSorley
Pamela Mehring
Kimberly Merbeth
Rebecca Michelsen
Iris and William E. Miller
Brenda Millmann
Milwaukee Gamma
Marlene Moctezuma
Tracy and Clifford Moore
Cristina Moreno-Ayala
Shirley Mundstock
Mary and James Murray
Sarah Muwonge
MyTributeGift Foundation
Teresa Nelson
Margaret Neuworth
Carolyn Nickerson
Romy Nocera
Kay and Robert Nolan
Mike O’Bryan
Jane O’Hara Ahl
Elizabeth and Travis Oates
Kimberly Marcin
Gerald Ottone
Michael D. Panlener
Matthew Paolillo
Holly Ann M. Pape
Kristin and Charles Paul
Ingrid and Randy Pavlick
Debbie and Stephen Peake
Patrick Peczerski
Laura Peracchio
Lori Peters
Lisa and Loren Peterson
Rosemary and Peter Petroll
Cyd Phillips
Ann and Jim Piatt
Patricia Pierce-Cotter
Christine Pilacek
Janette and John Pilling
Shirley and Robert Pilling
Janet Pitner and family
Janet and John Plenke
Jeanne and Gary Pokorny
Cheryl Quinn
Lynn and Kim Scott Raffel
Nancy Ramsdell
William Rayner III
Sharon Rehl
Melanie Reichenberger
John J. Reiss
Georgette and Timothy Rippinger
Angela M. Robert
Jill and Robert Rooney
Kevin Roskopf
Vicky and Kevin Rummel
Joseph M. Ruppel
Charles Ruud
Jennifer M. Salmon
Dorothea and Mike Sanchez
Jessica Laura Sanchez
Sheryl and Randall Sanger
Gloria Sawitzke
Peter Schell
Lori Scherer
Shelly M. Schicker
Julie Anne and Eric Schneider
Tanya and Dana Schulz
Roger Schuneman
Molly and Scott Schweiger
Barbara and Russell Searing
Ellen and Jim Shiflet
Hilde and David Staufiger
Mary Louise Stebbins
Joan Stewart
Penny Whiting-Stewart and James Stewart
Kimberly and Andrew Streff
Dawn Taylor
Linda and Marlon Tejada
Marilyn and Bob Teper
Sandra and William Thode
Valerie Lynn Thomas
Kim Thompson
Thrivent Financial
Georgia Tice
Teresa Trostmiller
Vicky Lynn Tuder
Diana and Steven Turicek
Kimberly and Kyle Tuska
Janice C. Tyler
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc.
United Way of Northeast Florida
Steven Valliere
Deborah A. Vander Heyden
Erika Vega
Janice Verona
Eric Vogt
Kathleen and Allen Vogt
Joyce E. Washburn
Julie and Steven Wellenstein
Danita Wendorf
Tricia Wild
Heather Witt
Sarah Wittmann
Kathy and Troy Wohlt
Michael Wong
Samuel M. Woodruff
Alan Zajac
Marlene Ziarnik
* Donors who gave comprehensive campaign gifts
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
- The Behavior Clinic received a grant for $1.9 million from SAMHSA to provide trauma-informed counseling to children 6 years of age and younger.
- The 21st annual Croquet Ball raised $320,000. More than 300 guests enjoyed meeting and mingling with Donald Driver and celebrated Nicholas Wilson who received the Benefactor Award.
- In collaboration with Gene Mueller of Newsradio 620 WTMJ and the Bosch Tavern, the “Tug the Tavern” event raised more than $5,300 to support Penfield.
- 225 Kohl’s Associates in Action volunteers spent 673 hours cleaning and remodeling our center and helping with our children. In support of these efforts, Kohl’s donated $21,500.
- In collaboration with Kohl’s Cares, Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers, Milwaukee Fire, Police and Sanitation Departments, The Davidson Yell and Tell Foundation, Inc., Milwaukee County Transit System, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Safe & Sound, Inc., and LaMacchia Travel, Safety Day welcomed 200 kids and community members!
- Penfield received a $90,000 grant from Aurora Health Care’s Better Together Fund for the Behavior Clinic. This funding will allow us to expand our behavioral health services and outreach to the community.
PENFIELD CHILDREN’S CENTER
2016 CROQUET BALL
The 21st annual Croquet Ball raised $320,000. More than 300 guests enjoyed meeting and mingling with Donald Driver and celebrated Nicholas Wilson, the 2016 Benefactor Award recipient. We were excited to introduce two very special children, Evelyn and Chelsea and celebrated their time at Penfield. Thank you to our Event Chairs, Christina and Al Araque, Auction Co-Chairs, Tere Sackerson and Jessica Zeratsky and Sponsorship Chairs, Tony Nguyen and Melanie Booth.
Presenting Sponsor
Kohl’s Department Stores
Platinum Level Sponsors
Chase Bank
Blue Level Sponsors
Milwaukee Admirals
Northwestern Mutual
Rite-Hite Holding Corporation
Black Level Sponsors
Baird
BMO Harris Bank
Mason Wells
MillerCoors
La Macchia Enterprises / The Mark Travel Corp
von Briesen & Roper, S.C
Yellow Level Sponsors
Associated Bank
Aurora Health Care
CG Schmidt, Inc.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Cramer-Krasselt
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Jacobus Wealth Management
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Milwaukee Bucks
PNC Bank
Robertson Ryan & Associates, Inc.
Town Bank
UR Aware
Wells Fargo
2016 FINANCIALS
The combined financial records of Penfield Children’s Center, Inc., the Friends of Penfield Children’s Center, Inc. and VMMS Building Corporation for the year ending December 31, 2016 were audited by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Milwaukee. The complete audited financial statements for 2016 are available at Penfield Children’s Center, 833 N. 26th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
REVENUE
Fees for Services
$1,953,543
Government Grants & Contracts
$1,552,475
United Way
$710,094
Contributions & In-kind Contributions
$2,797,750
Investment Income
$408,174
Other Income
$54,399
Total Revenues
$7,476,435
EXPENSES
PROGRAM SERVICES
$6,696,880
DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING
$693,267
MANAGEMENT & GENERAL
$422,552
TOTAL EXPENSES
$7,812,699