In December, 1999, New Visions formed a Board of Directors to oversee the work of its foundation, the New Visions Foundation.  The Foundation, through fundraising activities, offers financial support for New Visions programs and services that are unfunded or under-funded. Support received from corporations, individuals and foundations enable New Visions to provide opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities far beyond basic services. With your assistance, we can create an environment for our consumers of potential, diversity, fulfillment and community inclusion.

The following individuals serve as members of the New Visions Foundation for 2006:

Jeffrey M. Platt, President

Judith Ann Mysliborski, MD, Vice President

Michael Mashuta, Secretary

David Ardman

Marty DeLaney

Robert Hennes

Nicholas G. Lanza

Michael Lounsbery

Carolyn S. Lemmon, Esq.

George P. Scaringe

Frank Scheu

The following New Visions staff members assist with the New Visions Foundation Board of Directors:

Andrew F. McKenzie, Executive Director

Deborah M. Kiskis, Assistant Executive Director for Quality Improvement and Executive Services

Susan Hogan, Assistant Executive Director for Finance

Margie Sheehan, Director of Communications, Public Relations and Development

Donations can be made to the New Visions Foundation in the following ways:

Individual Support - donations given by family members and friends of New Visions at any time of the year.

Corporate Support/Sponsorships - donations and/or sponsorships given by corporations and foundations who wish to support New Visions or underwrite the support of our programs and events.

Special Events - such as fundraising dinners and programs, all of which benefit the programs and services of New Visions.

Planned Giving - including New Visions in bequests and designating charitable trust funds are special ways in which individuals can invest in the future of New Visions.

Become a Member - Joining our membership family is a very important way to support New Visions. Membership is only $10.00 per year, and is a great way to stay informed of programs, events and innovations at New Visions.  $9.00 of every $10.00 of the membership dues we charge supports the New Visions Annual Fund, with the remaining $1.00 submitted to NYSARC, Inc. as yearly dues.

Donations to the New Visions Foundation in any of the above ways enable us to support and serve people who are your family, friends and neighbors and also provide an essential safety net for those who need and desire help. Any contribution, large or small, will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged.

For further information about the New Visions Foundation please contact Margie Sheehan, Director of Communications, Public Relations and Development, via telephone at (518) 935-4334, or online at msheehan@newvisionsofalbany.org

To inquire about serving on the New Visions Foundation Board of Directors, please contact Andrew F. McKenzie, Executive Director, at (518) 459-0750.