ON THE OTHER
SIDE OF 2020...
Though there has been a tendency to focus on the challenges 2020 brought
us, I would instead like to take a moment to look forward to a brighter
future.
At Easterseals, we are fortunate enough to witness incredible acts of
kindness and caring as a regular part of our lives and daily work. Watching
our program participants and staff work together to achieve goals is an
inspiring sight, one which would not be possible without you. Your
continued support is what makes the year bright for those who otherwise
might go without.
Thanks to you, many of our participants have access to employment
opportunities, stable housing, and proper healthcare as well as someone to
talk to when they feel isolated. These vital supports are what make a
brighter future possible for the thousands of individuals and families
Easterseals serves.
We recently launched our "On the Other Side" campaign,
which focuses on removing the barriers facing
people with disabilities. We now find ourselves
on the "other side" of 2020, and look forward
to continuing our work together throughout
this year of new opportunities.
BRIGHT SPOTS IN
A DARK YEAR
4541
individuals with
disabilities
received services
Did you know?
94% of participants in
Easterseals NJ
programs reported being
"satisfied" with the
service they received.
Community Living
Camping and
Recreation
190
Services
1192
Employment
Services
868
Community Support
Services
464
Counseling & Medication
Services
(CPW)
1154
Financial Management
Services
673
2020 was a year like none other. The COVID-19 pandemic placed unprecedented strain on our
country and its citizens. People with disabilities found themselves more isolated than ever.
Programs closed, services halted, and even the most basic life activities were impacted.
Luckily, those we serve were not alone and our staff stepped up to fill the void. We adapted
our programs to the crisis and continued to serve our program participants while keeping
them safe from this deadly outbreak.
For our mental health programs, 263 residential program participants found a safe haven in
the Easterseals NJ residences. Our case management programs kept 929 individuals
connected to their doctors and community resources. Plus, over 1000 patients found
counseling, medication, and telehealth services as part of our Centerpath Wellness clinic in
Plainfield, NJ.
Our supported employment program worked with 128 job seekers and helped them find work
despite record unemployment. The Career Pathway Connections program helped 138
workers who are deaf or hard of hearing to access adaptive technology, job readiness
training, and employment. Meanwhile, our Senior Community Employment Program (SCSEP)
assisted mature workers (55+) in accessing the job market. And lastly, our Extended
Employment program still helped train and employ 309 program participants.
The Easterseals NJ Day Habilitation and Residential Programs were able to provide 464
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with adapted programming,
including virtual services and limited, socially-distant, in-person offerings. And the Financial
Management Services team ensured all 673 enrollees were able to manage their state
budgets and keep their services.
This is the impact of our programs and without your support, NONE of it would be possible.
IMPACT
BIG
$74,770,367
total
revenue
$68,940,461
total
expenses
Government
Grants and Fees
Program and
Service Fees
Sales to
Public
Other
Investment
Income
Public
Support
Reve
nue by Source
Sept. 2019 - Sept. 2020
*
*
*
Medicaid
Fees
• Stephen Hoelper – Chair
• John Glynn – Vice-Chair/Treasurer
• Melissa Skrocki – Vice-Chair/Operations
• Michael Bisesti
• Jasmine Francis
• Joseph Reo
• John Allen
• Brian Fitzgerald – President/CEO
• Helen Drobnis – Corp. Secretary/CAO
• Aleisha Hart – CFO
• Michael Owen – General Counsel/CHRO
• Judy Fellenz – Asst. Corp. Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FY 2020
CORPORATE OFFICERS
FY 2020
Thank you for your continued support!
