What Does OpportunityLook Like?

2016 - 2017 Report To The Community

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, please accept our deepest thanks and appreciation for your commitment and generous financial support of Saint Martin de Porres Academy. We are working hard to secure our future and strengthen our capacity to fulfill our mission to break the cycle of poverty through education and opportunity. The impact that the Academy has had on the lives of some of our community’s most disadvantaged children is nothing short of miraculous. It has been amazing to witness our students blossom from timid and often under-perform-ing 5th graders, to poised 8th graders who are prepared to thrive at presti-gious college preparatory high schools. It’s the most rewarding volunteer experience I’ve ever had, because I see

the results every time I walk through the doors. I invite you to visit and see for yourself! My fellow trustees and I work in a more hands-on fashion than you might find in most nonprofit organizations. We coach sports teams and volunteer after school. We tutor and meet annually with our graduates and their families. We help them complete financial aid forms for colleges, and every August, we present a scholarship to each of our middle school students and to the 90% of our graduates attending private high schools. This year, we will fulfill the 12-year commitment we made to our first 5th grade class -- the Class of 2017, who will graduate from college in the spring. I hope you will take a moment to celebrate the many achievements of the graduates whose successes are highlighted in this report. Please know that none of this would be possible without the generosity of caring individuals like you and the

strong support from the charitable and corporate foundations, civic clubs, organizations and the many local businesses listed herein. Your leadership helps provide the educational opportunities that result in success. Thank you,

New tool boxes for the Fix-it Club. Michael Dowley, Board of Trustees and Club Leader

I began my journey at Saint Martin de Porres Academy when we opened the school in 2005. As we welcomed our first little 5th graders into our building, I could barely wrap my head around the notion that everyone at SMPA believed that our students would graduate from college as members of the Class of 2017. It was the promise we made to them – a twelve-year commitment of education and opportunity. Thanks to our incredible volunteer leadership and to good people like you, it is the promise that we’ve made to each of our 193 students and graduates.

As President of the Academy for the past seven years, I have focused my efforts on strengthening and building a holistic learning environment that educates and supports the whole child. We are a learning organization. We know what it takes to provide the absolute best opportunity for our students to break the cycle of poverty. We give them the tools they need to thrive

in prestigious private high schools and in colleges and universities, all of which enculturates them into middle class life.

Working strategically to create a sustainable institution with a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning has been my greatest joy. At the Academy, we put just as much emphasis on what happens in the classroom as what happens in the music room, art class, the theater, at camp, on the field, a farm or a field trip exploring the sights of a new city. A focus on spiritual development and on experiential learning has become our hallmark. It is what sets us apart. It is what makes us a success. Children living in poverty come to us with resilience and grit. We teach them how to hone their skills as they discover and cultivate their gifts and talents. We give them the opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives and to be leaders in their communities. We open the window to possibility.

Thank you to those who have journeyed with us throughout these first formative years, and welcome to those who have only recently joined our family. Together, we will continue to make possible a world of opportunity for the children who need it most.

Sincerely,

William T. Kosturko, Chairman, Board of Trustees

A Message from the Chairman

Allison Rivera, PresidentSaint Martin de Porres Academy

A Message from the President

Leonard Rosenard, Class of 2027

Students learned about marine biology when the

entire school took a trip to Wood’s Hole on Cape Cod.

The New Haven Trauma Coalition reports that nearly 50% of 5th graders in the New Haven public schools suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Our holistic teaching model is steeped in the understanding that our students need to be heard, and they need to be encouraged, supported, valued and loved in order to learn. We give them that opportunity, and that’s how I know we will be successful in our mission to break the cycle of poverty through education and opportunity.

Trauma Informed Student-Centered Approach to Learning

At Saint Martin de Porres Academy, we’ve created a holistic and trauma-informed teaching model; one that provides a deeper learning experience for our students and one that is focused on both academic and social-emotional development. It is transformative for our students, who are thriving in private college preparatory high schools and prestigious colleges and universities across the country. We extend our school day to 10 hours and our school year to 11 months because that’s what it takes to prepare economically disadvantaged children for successful lives.

For most of us, it’s hard to imagine what it really means to be a child living in poverty. Children who live in poverty are often exposed to multiple adverse childhood experiences. If left unaddressed, these childhood traumas significantly affect a child’s ability to learn. Students who are exposed to two or more traumas are twice as likely to repeat a grade,

experience behavioral problems, become disengaged with schoolwork and suffer from chronic health problems like asthma, ADHD and obesity.

All incoming 5th graders spend a week in July working alongside specialists at North Shore Animal League America, developing social-emotional skills while learning about the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum.

Our Board of Trustees has made a strategic investment in our teaching infrastructure. We have divided our teaching staff into two pods; one for 5th and 6th grades and one for 7th and 8th. This structure incorporates the newest and best practices and will provide a permanent trauma-informed learning infrastructure for our students going forward.

The driving forces of our new pod structure are the social-emotional and academic needs of our

students. We work collaboratively with retired volunteer teachers, principals and mental health professionals whose collective teaching experience exceeds 250 years. They meet weekly with the teaching pods and our Curriculum Coordinator to implement targeted strategies to meet our students’ individual needs.

Our approach to education is not just unique, it works! We celebrate a:• 97% Attendance Rate• 98% Retention Rate• 100% High School Graduation Rate• 97% College Acceptance Rate

We will celebrate in earnest in May, when members of the Class of 2017 graduate from college. Thanks to all who help make the dream of a good education and a sound start in life a reality for the children who need it most!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kelly O’Leary, PrincipalSaint Martin de Porres Academy

“Traumatic life events like chronic illness or violence in the home, long-term unemployment for one or more parents, food insecurity and the threat of eviction because of rent burden create toxic stress in children.” Dr. Alice Forrester, CEO, Clifford Beers Clinic

Trustees were surprised at their May meeting when NewAlliance Foundation Executive Director, Kim Healy, and Managing Director, Maryann Ott, presented SMPA with a check for $20,000 and the Foundation’s prestigious Hi5 High Impact Literacy Award for our ELA Curriculum.

Pictured left to right: Maryann Ott, Kelly O’Leary, Jay Bowes (Founder), Kim Healy and Allison Rivera

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College tours are an important component of our GSP. Staff accompanied students on 13 college tours last year. Pictured on the next page (far right), volunteers from Links, Incorporated presented a workshop on interview skills for our graduates.

GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM

Our unique and robust Graduate Support Program (GSP) is integral to the incredible results we have achieved. It is the vehicle through which we continue our 12-year commitment to mentor and to academically and financially support our students throughout their high school and college years. 123 of our graduates are navigating their academic journeys in high school and in colleges and universities across the country. GSP staff also work with our 7th and 8th graders who are preparing for the high school admissions process for a total of 162 students served.

We provide the scaffolding and advocacy our students need to break through the barriers of childhood trauma, academic delay and social and economic injustice. GSP staff monitor academic performance and provide:

• Tutoring• Assistance with high school and

college applications• SSAT and SAT preparation• Financial aid and personal counseling• High school and college visits

Incidental educational expenses add up to a significant sum for families living in poverty, so we also provide financial assistance for:

• Tuition• Uniforms• Books• Application and testing fees• Transportation• Musical instruments and athletic

equipment

Between the ages of 12 to 18, it is tempting for adolescents to give in to peer pressure; kids are making decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. That’s why our GSP is so important to our success. We help our students set goals based on their personal needs and guide them throughout their educational journeys. At times, our graduates are overwhelmed by the transition to high schools where they are often the economic and racial minority. 20-30 graduates come back to SMPA every day to take advantage of the resources provided by GSP staff and to get the academic and emotional supports they need to thrive at prestigious schools.

Fulfilling our 12-year Commitment Fulfilling our 12-year Commitment

Student Spotlights

We celebrate a 100% high school graduation rate

Over 90% of our graduates attend rigorous college-prep high schools on scholarships

Our college acceptance rate is 97%

Our college-aged students are 2.2 times more likely to earn a higher education degree in four years than a Connecticut public high school graduate, and they are 3.7 times more likely to earn a higher education degree in four years than their economically disadvantaged peers earning a degree in six years.

Carlton Highsmith visited SMPA to discuss college scholarship possibilities with graduates.

Graduation Rates of StudentsLiving in Poverty in New Haven

Fulfilling our 12-year Commitment

Madiah Gant – Villanova University – Class of 2019

Villanova University: Dean’s List, Fundraising Chair for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Service and Justice Experience with Habitat for Humanity, Board Chair and Facilitator of the Association for Change and Transformation, Villanova University Pride, Service and Learning Community, Intergroup Relations, Safe Zone Volunteer

Hamden Hall Country Day School: Captain of Varsity Field Hockey, Basketball and Lacrosse Teams, Freshman Math Award and Sophomore Civics 2 Award, four-time winner of the Perennial Pines Athlete Award for Field Hockey, two-time winner Basketball Team Player Award and the Basketball Coaches Award, Most Improved Lacrosse Award, Parent Committee Outstanding Junior Award and the Joyce D. Lujic and David K. Ricciardi “1973 MR. HUSTLE” Award, Senior Peer Leader, Lacrosse Defensive Award, Intern at Stanley Division of Developmental Neurovirology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

SMPA: Honor Roll, Class President, Interact (Rotary International) President, Peer Mediator, Horseback Riding, Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Piano, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Breakthrough New Haven

“It is important to take the gifts that we are given and then pay

them forward. SMPA taught me the importance of service, which I have

carried with me throughout high school and into college.”

Kahdeem Cohens – Princeton University – Class of 2017

Princeton University: Biological/Chemical Engineering major, Varsity Football, Summer Intern at Sikorsky Aircraft, Quest Scholar

Hopkins School: Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Basketball Captain, Lacrosse Most Improved Player, Student Union for Racial Equality, Hopkins Symphony Orchestra, School for Ethics and Global Leadership (Wash. D.C. Internship)

SMPA: First Honors (all 4 years), French Horn, Trumpet, Basketball, Breakthrough New Haven, Chess, Future Chefs, Peace and Justice

“SMPA taught me that the sky is the limit and nothing should hold you back

from achieving your goals.”

Mishell Manrique – St. Lawrence University – Class of 2019

St. Lawrence University: Bradley R. Evers Outstanding First Year Student Award, Semester Abroad in London, Thelomathesian Society Senator, Co-President of Model of American States Organization and Treasurer of the Euphrates North Country Chapter, African Student Union, La Sociedad Hispana, LINC Mentorship Program, Trained Sexual and Domestic Assault Advocate, The Fashion Club

Lauralton Hall: Academic Honor Roll, Recipient of the Laura LaFlamme Book Scholarship, Intern at Stanley Division of Developmental Neurovirology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Badminton Club, French Club, Art Club, Manager of Cross Country and Softball Teams, Peer Mentor, Youth and Government Club

SMPA: Honor Roll, Field Hockey, Basketball, Lacrosse, Drama, Peace and Justice, Future Chefs, Flute, Breakthrough New Haven

“Your gift of education is the greatest one we could receive because you

have taught us how to fish, and we will teach future generations to do the

same.”

Student SpotlightsStudent Spotlights

Alexandria Doyles – St. Michael’s College – Class of 2017

St. Michael’s College: Psychology and English double major, Internship with The Safety Team, Founder of the Woman’s Self-Defense Course, Resident Assistant, Feminist Club, MLK Society, Residential Counselor for those with mental illness, Independent Study conducting research on what it takes for American minority students to succeed academically and socially at a predominantly Caucasian college Mercy High School: Model UN, Mercy Ambassadors

SMPA: Honor Roll, Class President, Clarinet, Golf, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Peace and Justice

“Because of SMPA, things that I once envisioned are becoming my reality. This is a privilege I never imagined

could be possible.”

Jaala Welch – Chestnut Hill College – Class of 2020

Chestnut Hill College: Elementary Education major, Cheerleading Team, Chestnut Hill Activities Team, Student Life Work Study Sacred Heart Academy: Senior Class Vice President, Student Government, Campus Ministry, Key Club, Shades of SHA, Photography Club

SMPA: Honor Roll, Flute, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Peace and Justice, Swimming, Girl Scouts, Baking Club, Cheerleading

“Education is essential to changing the world.”

K’Ron Simmons – Fairfield University – Class of 2018

Fairfield University: Computer Science major, Internship at Rockit Solutions in Stamford, CT designing mobile applications

Notre Dame High School: Honor Roll, President of Flag Football Club, Concert Band – First Chair Clarinet, Tri-M Music Honors Society

SMPA: Honor Roll, Clarinet, Guitar, Future Chefs, Peer Minister, Peace and Justice

“SMPA has provided limitless support in everything I have pursued, and I am immensely grateful and committed to

giving back to them.”

Manny Brito – Hamden Hall Country Day School – Class of 2021

Applying to: Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Johns Hopkins University, Quinnipiac University, Southern Connecticut State University, St. John’s University, Trinity College, UCONN, University of New Haven and plans to study medicine

Hamden Hall Country Day School: First Honors, Intern at Stanley Division of Developmental Neurovirology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine SMPA: Honor Roll, Piano, Clarinet, Interact Club (Rotary International) Vice President, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Peer Minister, Peace and Justice

“SMPA has taught me that it is important to give back to others.

Giving back to the community allows me to open the doors of opportunity to someone else, as they were opened

for me.”

Jerell Dorsey – Notre Dame High School – Class of 2021

Applying to: Amherst College, Babson College, Bentley University, College of the Holy Cross, Fairfield University, Franklin & Marshall College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Muhlenberg College, Saint Anselm College, Skidmore College, Stonehill College, Union College, and Ursinus College and plans to major in business Notre Dame High School: Honor Roll, President of Student Body, Student Council Treasurer, Captain of Basketball Team, Multicultural Student Union SMPA: Honor Roll, Tuba, Interact, Peer Mediator, Peer Minister, Basketball, Baseball, Peace and Justice

“I believe that I am on a positive track in my life. I believe that I will go

somewhere and do something with my life. I know that I will give back to my

community.”

Maria Gant – Elon University – Class of 2017

Elon University: Political Science/International Studies double major and Asian Studies minor, Dean’s List, President of Asian Studies Club, Semester Abroad in Beijing, China, Field Hockey, Resident Assistant, Periclean Scholar, Alternative Spring Break: South Dakota

Mercy High School: National Honor Society, Model UN, Captain of Varsity Field Hockey, Volunteer at the Amistad Catholic Worker House

SMPA: Honor Roll, Flute, Peer Minister, Field Hockey, Cheerleading, Future Chefs, Peace and Justice

“The children of today are our future and deserve a good education; it

should not matter economically how well off they are. Education for all

children needs to be equal.”

59%19%

14%

6% 2%

SMPA Graduates in College

Albertus Magnus College*Assumption CollegeBarry UniversityBay Path CollegeBennett CollegeBentley UniversityBerklee College of MusicBloomfield State UniversityBoston CollegeBryant UniversityCatawba CollegeCatholic University of AmericaCentral Connecticut State UniversityChamplain CollegeChestnut Hill College*Colby-Sawyer CollegeCollege of Mount Saint VincentConcordia CollegeCoppin State UniversityDelaware State UniversityDominican UniversityDowling CollegeDrew UniversityEastern Connecticut State UniversityElon University*Emmanuel College*Fairfield University*Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityFisher CollegeFlorida International University*Florida Southern CollegeGardner-Webb University*Gateway Community College*Georgetown University

Hampton UniversityHaverford CollegeHofstra UniversityHoward University*Husson University*Iona CollegeIowa Wesleyan UniversityIthaca CollegeJacksonville UniversityJohnson and Wales UniversityLasell CollegeLincoln College of New EnglandLong Island University - BrooklynLoyola UniversityLynn UniversityManhattan CollegeManhattanville CollegeMarymount Manhattan College*Mercy CollegeMitchell CollegeMount Holyoke CollegeMount Ida CollegeMount Saint Mary CollegeNew England CollegeNew England Institute of TechnologyNewbury CollegeNorth Park UniversityPace UniversityPomona CollegePost UniversityPrinceton University*Providence CollegeQuinnipiac University*Regis College

Roger Williams UniversitySacred Heart University*Saint John’s UniversitySaint Joseph’s UniversitySaint Lawrence University*Saint Michael’s College*Salve Regina UniversitySarah Lawrence College*Seton Hall UniversitySmith CollegeSouthern Connecticut State University*Southern New Hampshire University*Stonehill CollegeSweet Briar CollegeUniversity of the ArtsUniversity of BridgeportUniversity of Connecticut - StamfordUniversity of Connecticut - Storrs*University of Connecticut - WaterburyUniversity of HartfordUniversity of MaineUniversity of New HampshireUniversity of New Haven*University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Saint Joseph*University of ScrantonUniversity of TampaUniversity of VermontVillanova University*Washington CollegeWesley CollegeWestern Connecticut State University*Western New England University

*COLLEGES OUR GRADUATES CURRENTLY ATTEND

COLLEGE BREAKDOWN 2016-2017

4-Year Colleges/Universities

Community College

Working Full-Time

Trade School

Armed Services

59%

19%

14%

6%

2%

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

59%19%

14%

6% 2%

80%

10%

8% 2%

SMPA Graduates in High School

BOARDING/DAY SCHOOLS

Cheshire AcademyChoate Rosemary HallChurch Farm SchoolHamden Hall Country Day School*Hopkins School*Marvelwood SchoolMasconomet Regional High School, ABC ProgramMilton Hershey School*Mount Greylock Regional High School, ABC Program*Oxford AcademyPomfret SchoolSaint James SchoolSimsbury High School, ABC ProgramSuffield AcademyWestminster SchoolWestover School*Williamstown High School, ABC Program

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall* Fairfield College Preparatory School* Kolbe Cathedral High School* Mercy High School* Notre Dame High School* Saint Michael’s School Sacred Heart Academy* Xavier High School*

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A.I. Prince Technical High SchoolAmistad Academy*Common Ground High School*Cooperative Arts and Humanities High SchoolEli Whitney Technical High School*Hamden High School*Hill Regional Career High SchoolJames Hillhouse High School*Hyde Leadership AcademyMetropolitan Business Academy*New Haven Academy*Platt Technical High School*Providence High SchoolRiverside AcademyShelby High School*Sound SchoolWest Haven High School*Wilbur Cross High School*

*SCHOOLS OUR GRADUATES ATTEND OR FROM WHICH THEY HAVE GRADUATED

HIGH SCHOOL BREAKDOWN 2016-2017

Catholic Schools

Boarding/Day Schools

Public Schools

Online Education

80%

10%

8%

2%

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF HIGH SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

“The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather they make all the difference.” Aristotle

“Our students are in school 50% more time than their public school peers, because that’s what it takes to prepare economically disadvantaged children for successful lives.” Dr. Kelly O’Leary, Principal, Saint Martin de Porres Academy

“We are determined that each educated person is capable of making the right decision if given reasonable options and the appropriate love and care.” Terry Shields, Director, NativityMiguel Coalition

“Imagine if baseball were taught the way that science is taught in most inner-city schools. School children would get lectures about the history of the World Series. High school students would occasionally reproduce famous plays of the past. Nobody would get in the game themselves until graduate school.” Alison Gopnik, University of California, Berkeley

“We put just as much emphasis on what happens in the classroom as what happens in the music room, art class, the theater, at camp, on the field, a farm, or a field trip exploring the sights of a new city. This holistic approach is what sets us apart. It is what makes us a success.”Allison Rivera, President, Saint Martin de Porres Academy

“The function of school is not to enable students to do better in school. The function of school is to enable students to do better in life.”Elliot W. Eisner, Stanford University

Our Holistic Approach to Education

$100,000+Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc.

$50,000 to $99,999Len and Marjorie DorrSmart Family Foundation, Inc.

$25,000 to $49,999 William T. KosturkoThe Larry W. McCurdy Family FoundationMellen FoundationNewAlliance FoundationCharles and Melorie Noble

$10,000 to $24,999Anthony and Marion ArcesiATS LaboratoriesThe Henry E. and Nancy Horton Bartels Education TrustJ. Walton Bissell Foundation, Inc.Kenneth and Gail BrownThomas & Agnes Carvel FoundationRobin and Scott ChasseAlejandra and Patrick ConroyJohn and Catherine CrawfordEchlin FoundationWilliam and Jean GrausteinEdward and Nancy HaroldLakin Family FoundationRonald and Caroline LaMorteLewin Family FoundationLindalea P. LudwickThe Seymour Lustman Memorial FundAnna Jean McCurdySuzanne and J. Michael McHughRobert SaulsburyLewis G. Schaeneman, Jr. Foundation, Inc.Anonymous in Memory of Rip and Joe SchiavoneJames SchreckEllen TillotsonKathryn TutinoBarbara WareckThe Watershed FundWerth Family FoundationOne donor wishes to remain anomyous

$5,000 to $9,999Dr. John and Ellen AversaHart and Frank CaparuloCoca-Cola Matching Gift ProgramThe Finn Family FoundationMichael Griffin and Molly Hart ButlerLynda HammondKitty and Dr. John KellyWillis and Melissa LoweAnn O. McCleeryMichael MellenThe Friends of Jimmy Miller, Inc.Daniel and Judi MiglioJane MonteithDavid I. NewtonNorthwestern Mutual Foundation Matching Gift ProgramKevin and Eileen O’BrienBarbara Pearce and Norman FlemingPeople’s United Community FoundationResources Management Corp.Grace Jones Richardson TrustPatrick and Clare RobertRotary Club of OrangeSt. George Church Men’s GroupJames M. SurowieckiMichael and Nancy VespoliWebster BankMartha Wood

$2,500 to $4,999Bank of America Matching GiftsJoseph and Maddy BenvenutoBig Sky FitnessJay and Taffy BowesThomas and Theresa BowesDaniel BrillDavid BrownBussmann Family FoundationBenjamin and Donna CangianoCarol Cangiano and Edward FletcherCatholic Charity LeagueCity Missionary Association of New Haven, Inc.George CollinsRobert CompagnaLeo and Mary Ann ConnorsCrest Lincoln Mercury, Inc.Aldo DeDominicis FoundationAlfred Douglas and Mary Schwab StoneMichael and Sandy DowleySusan and Kenneth FellowsFoundation for the Advancement of Catholic SchoolsVirginia and Julius FrieseJames and Nancy Giblin

* We have made every effort to recognize the gifts of all our friends who have contributed to our success during this period. We sincerely regret and would like to know about any inadvertent omissions. † Deceased

We are truly grateful for the generosity of the following individuals, organizations, corporations, local businesses and charitable foundations for their support of SMPA between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016.* The names of our many devoted volunteers are in italics.

Annual Report of Giving

Sources of Giving in FY ’15-’16 SOURCE

Individuals

Charitable Foundations

Corporate/Business

AMOUNT

$925,615

$239,803

$214,965

David and Hillary GreensteinJeffrey A. KlausRobert and Nancy KnappLiberty Bank FoundationNicholas and Ernestine LuiseWalter and Delaney LundbergDaniel Lynch Foundation, Inc.Fred and Debby MarennaLinda and Al MignoneEdwin and Donna MoorePaul MorrisRichard and Margaret PittalaKevin and Jane RocheDan RubinoJohn and Mary Ellen RyderSt. George ChurchSt. Thomas More Corp.Mary Ann and Eugene ShannonSimons FoundationJohn C. SkellyJames and Mary Ann TorgersonYale New Haven Hospital

$1,000 to $2,499Fran and Honey AdamsGary AltieriPeter Aronson and Marie LandryAtticus BakeryBank of AmericaMike and Eileen BarbaroWilliam and Pamela Barker-JonesJoseph and Alice BarryThomas and Anne Hartford BegginsWilliam T. BeginaNorman and Patricia BenderLouis BuckleyGuido and Anne CalabresiVincent and Linda CalarcoCali Family Foundation Vincent J. and Carol CangianoNicholas Carriero and Diana ResascoDr. Effie C. ChangGlenn ChonkaWilliam and Debbie ColwellCommunity Foundation for Greater New HavenCecily and Mike Connair

Everest Scott and Nancy Conover †Geary S. CorvesMatthew and Janice CoyleJames and Eileen CullenSusan S. CruzBob and Sarah DavisDelmonico Hatter, Inc.Frederick A. Deluca Foundation, Inc.Deborah and Timothy DonahueMary and Michael DuchesneFr. Joseph ElkoFriedberg, Smith & Co., P.C.Maureen GambinoBrian GarceauGrant Thornton, LLPEugene W. Harris & Co., Wealth ManagementVirginia B. HorningJamie A. Hulley Arts FoundationIBPN Marketing Research Bureau, Inc.Steven T. JacquesDwight and Linda JulianiJoshua and Lucy KampfK. KiefferDavid W. KnappLakin Tire East, IncorporatedFrances S. LanglaisBernard LavinBruce and Susan LightyRalph LoewLovett-Woodsum Family Charitable FoundationRobert and Ann LyonsJohn and Tracey MacKennaEdward and Linda MartinMBI, Inc.Patrick McCabeRobert McCueJulia McNamara and Richard LolatteMerrill Lynch – GKH GroupRobert and Patricia MeskillMichael J. MorandMr. and Mrs. Robert IorioChristopher D. MungerNew Haven Terminal, Inc. Chemical and Petroleum Storage ServicesNorte Dame High SchoolNorth Haven RotaryNorth Madison Congregational Church

Michael W. O’HaraPearce Real EstatePfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramPratt & WhitneyJoseph and Maureen PriorAnne RandallPeter and Joyce RiveraTonya and Matt RussoJames and Bernice SatrianoFred and Barbara SetteWilliam and Rose SimioneSullivan and Griffith, LLPTeresa and Paul K. SullivanMary SurowieckiBabbie SwannSweet Mother, Inc.TD Charitable FoundationMary TinettiMark and Kathy TonucciUBS Matching Gift ProgramThe United Illuminating CompanyWhitt-Accounts, LLCRudolph T. WilliamsLinda YoungDavid S. ZeldisTwo donors wish to remain anonymous

$500 to $999Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton HallAdler Travel AgencyAlbertus Magnus CollegeJoseph P. AlvesGayle AsherChris and Katie BalestracciJames and Doris BarberSusan Bonitz and Timothy CovelloBox Tops for EducationJohn and Margaret BrillanteBrown and Knapp Group Benefits, LLCJeffery and Sara BuellRaymond Cestar and Nancy McCleeryConnecticut State Police Credit UnionWoolsey and Beatrice ConoverMary Jane ConroyKathy and Dennie ConwayJohn and Marie CoughlinCP InvestorsMelvin Crannell and Susan WatsonMichael and Randi Crawford

CT Center for Health, PCD’Angelo, Inc.Michael and Joann DebaggisRaymond DelGobboPaul and Anna Marie DohertyDonahue, Durham & Noonan, P.C.Edward and Christine W. DowlingGary and Elizabeth DraghiEarly Family FoundationDiane L. EgerGail FaithfullJames and Christine FarralesRobert and Linda FiscusJohn and Elizabeth FisherThe G. E. FoundationKarlee and Dr. Robert GiffordGoodspeed Opera House FoundationPenny and James GormanGuilford Savings BankEugene W. HarrisPat and Joseph IerardiRichard JonesRonald KeithFrank KennedyKnights of Columbus Council 2706Knights of Columbus Hon. W. Patrick Donlin AssemblyMark and Elizabeth KrippEarl and T. KurtzDavid and Billie LaddEnrico Liva and Robin BurkeDavid and Kristin MacoyJoan MartinFrank and Claudia MatthewsBruce and Renee McIntyreTerence Elton and Elizabeth McMahonRonald M. MeneoRichard and Sheri MillerMatthew and Susan Ameen MorseMarjorie NarducciNoble Wealth Advisory Group of Janney, Montgomery, Scott, LLCNortheast Retail Leasing & Management Co.Robert and Lorna OcchialiniJuko OtsukiPatricia PearsonVirginia PerruccioAlan and Deborah RadoffDouglas Rae

Eleanor RickelAllison RiveraSacred Heart AcademyElyse and Steve SadlerSt. Pius X ChurchTracey Saxe Gene SengstockJo-Ann SensaleJack and Marcia ShaughnessyShuttercraft, Inc.Strap Development GroupKevin F. SullivanTarget Field Trips Grants ProgramGale and James TirrellJim UlianoSamuel and Jan VellecaSarah and Beth VinsonMargery VogtW. and A. WistingJoseph and Sue Ann ZaccagninoAmy and Eric ZittounLouis C. Zowine

$100 to $499Ahold USAJoseph AitroAlexander & Grenon Chiropractic Center, PCBob and Laura AllenAmity Auto RepairBernard and Renee AndrewsMichael AnnenbergMichael J. AnnunziataScott AsherPeter and Ranata AugustakSusan BaileyLinda and Carl BalestracciAndy BallouBarry BanducciBankwell Financial Group, Inc.The Barnum Insurance Agency, LLCAnn BartonJ. Baxter InteriorsJudith BellucciAnthony and Michele BenedossoJay and Jeanne Benet

Michael BenvenutoMary Bergan †Jim and Karen BerryLaura A. Berry and Bernard HulinSamantha BerrySusan and Bob BlanchardDiana BoiceAmy Bonitz PalmerRobert and Karen Bonitz-PalmerDeborah D. BooneDr. Harold BornsteinJim and Michelle BowmanTheodore and Deirdre BraunAlexander and Ernest BreinerJudy BrennanKevin and Mary BriceAnn P. BrillanteJohn F. BuckleyBuckley & Wynne, Attorneys-at-LawBarbara A. BullardLuAnn and Frank BuonoGregory and Sheila BurkusJohn M. CahillRichard W. CallahanChristine CandeloraThomas and Carol CapecelatroGayle Capozzalo and Jack HeilDavid and Marie CarlsonJohn CarneyMary P. CarneyMorse & Mathias CarterLee ChamberlainMarcia ChambersKenneth and Kitty ChamplinElsie ChapmanGeorge H. CharlesworthMay May ChengConstance ClementClifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, Inc. Leo and Courtney ConnorsKathleen and Leo CooneyPeter Cooper and Diana StarrValerie and Dean CordianoPeter L. CoughlinMary Crary

Anna C. CriegerBrad and Sarah CrilleyDouglas and Roseline CrowleyJoseph and Phyliss CrowleyAlison CunninghamRichard and Joan CuomoMaryanne, Anthony, and Felicia CuomoRobert and Edlira CurisMary Ellen CurtisRonald A. CwikAndrea DaCorteElizabeth K. DaleyJohn and Mary DaleyDalton Enterprises, Inc.Robert and Priscilla DanniesDarter SpecialtiesJanis and Lane De CosterBenjamin DelMonicoCalvin DeloatchEdward and Pam DeMarseillesLawrence and Mary Lou DeNardisDexsil CorporationAlexander and Maria DiamandisJoseph and Eloise DiCandidoRichard DichiaraBernadette DiGiulianMatthew DolanLise DondyJohn DonnellyJohn and Margaret DonohueGeraldine Dotson and Linwood BranhamHenry and Elaine DoveStephen and Mara DowlerAnn Dowley and Brian WeissJohn and Carol DowleyDuffy & FasanoBarbara DunhamSharon and Michael DurhamWilliam DysonMike EfenecyBrian and Victoria ElliottElm City Mfg. Jewelers, Inc.Joanna M. EriksonDavid and Jan EtzelJoann and Richard EversonExcella Consulting - Jennifer StarkeySteven and Maureen FastAnthony J. FazzoneFazzone & Ryan LLCGeorge FedeFidelity Charitable Gift FundAshley FittonRichard and Madlyn FlavellFoley & Cox InteriorsForeign Tire Sales, Inc.Alice ForresterCatherine P. FoulkesRobert and Holly FrancisSherri and Marc FranzmanCharles and Russie FrieseChristopher FrieseRobert and Jean GablerGeorgiana Gaffney-MoranPeter Michael and Donna Lee GennaroElisha and Richard GesseckFr. Gene GianelliMarshal D. GibsonJack and Jackie GioglioElaine Gordon

David LitvinoffCarol and Frank LoehmannBart and Ursula LombardiJaime LonghiMartin and Ellen LooneyRonald and Francesa LoRiccoPeter F. LostoccoJ. K. LuckenbachMaria LynchVincent and Marcia LynchTheodore and Jocelyn LynnEdward Lyons and Sara DoughtonRobert and Carol LyonsBernard LyttonJames and Cheryl MacdonaldDonna and Scott MacphailCathy MalinLaura and Charles ManigliaMargaret B. MannChris Marchant and Maria CorraoSusan MargisonMichael MarianiJoe MarinanLawrence and Joya MarksPatricia MasonEdward and Alice MattisonMichael and Melissa McClammyArthur Scott McClureEdward and Fidelis McFaddenChristopher and Jacqueline McKeonJames and Elizabeth McMahonMary Beth McQueeneyLeonardo MelendezThe Meneo Family FoundationMercy High SchoolNitin MhatreAnthony and Michele MicarelliMilone & MacBroom, Inc.Robert and Jeanette MobeckLaura MolnartJames and Elissa Morgan

Grace and St. Peters Episcopal ChurchCynthia GriffithFrederick Grohs and Pamela LandsbergRoger and Margaret HamiltonWalter Freeman HammieJeffrey HankeGregory and Holly HarteJoel HausmanDr. Peter HerbertRobert and Jean HesterJudith HickeyLynn R. HidekMarilyn HinesThe Hoffman PressTerry and Marya HolcombeMilton B. HollanderWilliam and Bernadette HolodakKurt and Alice HummelIovanne Funeral Home, Inc.Warner and Susan JamesJarvis F. WashingtonMark JemisonRobert JohnsonSteven and Roberta JohnsonMary E. JonesMarcia and David KalayjianBen and Annie KaplanJonathan B. KaplanDavid and Barbara KelleyKnights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary CourtPamela KossSheila LaCourciereCharlotte LaFeminaFrancis and Elaine LamboleyJohn P. LareseWilliam and Joan LaveryHannah LeckmanJacquelin Lejoy-HendricksSyd LillickEric and Elizabeth Litchfield

George and Susan MorrissToni H. MorrottiFrederick P. MottMike and Doris MurphyJohn and Robbin NassifMark A. NastriCharlotte NelsonMargaret and Peter NemchekWalter NesterFr. Richard O’LearyRichard and Margaret O’NeillO’Neill and Associates, LLCJohn and Frances PadillaJoseph A. PagliaroRaymond and Gloria PeachCharles PeltierDeborah PeltierMary PepeNicholas and Catherine PernaWilliam Petzold Inc., Boat Sales & ServiceJoseph and Nancy PietrosanteJames A. PortleyCarl PortoAnn PratsonNeil and Alicia PreteJudy Primavera and Fred HulleyAnthony and Mary QuinnRonald and Mary RepettiDebra ResslerMark RichardsBrian and Dori RigneyBarbara RileyHila and Saul RosenAnn RoykoBrian and Lynda RubanoKathryn Ruotolo John RussoPhyllis RyanSusan RyanOwen and Lois SandersonJeanine and Vincent SantilliSasso Construction Co.Theresa and Lewis SassoSabina Dolan Gladys Saulsbury FoundationKristin SaylorFrank and Lorraine ScarpaDominic Schioppo

Robert and Twody SchlessThomas and Margaret SchuchSeedlings FoundationLinda SeifertJohann and Renate SeitzSandra Vigliotti SenichEdgar P. SimardMichael Simeone Richard and Pam SimioneHillary SingerBrian SkinnerJoseph SkoniecznyJudith and Ronald SliszColleen A. SmithJohn S. SpagnolaJason and Janet SparapaniAlan and Rosalind SpierSaundra StephensonMarie and R. SturvedantWilliam SummaDavid and Kathleen SummerlinLeonard SuzioGloria TallcouchTarget Take Charge of EducationCalvin TeelTompkins County Chamber of CommerceJoseph and Barbara TorcelliniBud and Marie TorelloDennis TorresIrving TragerTravelers Matching Gift ProgramTYCO Print & PromoCheever and Sally TylerUIL Matching Gift ProgramLouis and Marilyn UlizioUnited Way of Greater New HavenRosemarie Vega-BradleyJoan E. VendittoDorothy A. VentriglioAngelo VerdiniMartijn VlaskampJohn and Marcie WalshMichael and Deborah WalshAnthony WaltersAaron and Brenda WashingtonJodi and Thomas WelchWells Fargo Bank

Wellspeak Dugas & Kane, LLCWalter and Elizabeth WelshSarah L. WestRobert E. WhiteJohn and Virginia WilkinsonDon V. WilliamsKenneth and Holly WilliamsTracy Williams and Brendan KennedyF. Perry and Pamela WilsonDiane WishnafskiJohn V. WypychoskiYale Latino Network GroupDr. Robert YolkenZ Wealth Management, LLCKaren and Bill ZeidenbergPeter and Kelly ZelichJulie and Scott ZellnerLaw Offices of Zullo & Jacks, LLCCharles and Laurie Zupsic

Honorarium and Memorial Gifts

2016 GraduatesMary Jane Conroy

Jeanne AsherGayle Asher

Samantha BerryJim and Karen Berry

Julie BiehnMichael and Sandy Dowley

Jay BowesChris and Katie BalestracciSusan Bonitz and Timothy CovelloFisher Mfg. Systems, Inc.Robert and Holly FrancisBruce and Renee McIntyre

Kenneth and Gail BrownJohn and Tracey MacKenna

Hart CaparuloBen and Annie Kaplan

Nancy ConoverJohn BischofDiana BoiceWoolsey and Beatrice ConoverDexsil CorporationJoseph and Eloise DiCandidoTerrence and Felicity DoyleMarge HealyRobert and Jean HesterClarence and Maureen JonesWilliam and Joan LaveryRobert and Marilyn LinnTheodore and Jocelyn LynnDenice McGregorNancy MulhollandLaura and Fred PardeePeter and Joyce RiveraLinda SeifertJoyce TierneyMargery VogtJames and Eleanor WattTracy Williams and Brendan Kennedy

David and Billie LaddSusan Fenn

Syd LillickLou Ann and Eric Bohman

Sr. Mary Manning, S.C.Robert and Patricia Meskill

F. Patrick McFaddenAnn BartonDeborah BooneBarbara BullardMark CandidoHart and Frank CaparuloDonald and Ellen CraftMary CraryRobert and Kathleen CrowellDalton Enterprises, Inc.Lawrence and Mary Lou DeNardisEdward and Christine W. DowlingJohn and Josephine EarlyJennifer StarkeyKevin FinnertyAshley FittonMichael and Suzanne FlynnFoley & Cox InteriorsPeter and Donna GennaroMarshal GibsonGoodspeed Opera House FoundationPhyllis and Paul GreenbergPeter and Maureen HerbertTerry and Marya HolcombePatricia HubbardJ. Baxter InteriorsWarner and Susan JamesMarcia and David KalayjianNicholas and Bonnie KrochmalnyJon and Nancy LeckerlingMarvin and Helaine LenderLindalea LudwickEdward and Fidelis McFaddenFrancis and Kristin McFaddenHenrietta McFadden

Dan and Judi MiglioT. Kerby NeillMary PepeNancy RamseyerPeter and Susan RicciardiHila and Saul RosenColleen SmithStratford Library AssociationShelly SaczynskiJames and Mary Ann TorgersonMichael and Deborah WalshWilliam Petzold, Inc.F. Perry and Pamela WilsonJoseph and Sue Ann Zaccagnino

J. Michael McHughPearce Real Estate

Neil MellenJoel Hausman

Al MignoneEdgar Simard

Michale F. and Mary G. O’ConnorAnn McCleery

Mary Gay Peltier Deborah Peltier

Irene PotockiJoe and Barbara Torcellini

Allison RiveraJeanette Byers

Ken RyanRobert Johnson

Mary Ellen RyderMarilyn Hines

Bob SaulsburyElizabeth McMahon

Ilene SaulsburyRobert Saulsbury

Ben SurowieckiRoger and Margaret Hamilton

Chris VogtMargery Vogt

Michael Costello FamilyJacquelin Lejoy-Hendricks

The Hon. Edward J. DolanElizabeth McMahon

Michael DowleyAnn Dowley and Brian WeissThomas and Margaret Schuch

Jack FarrellJack and Jacie GioglioRichard and Laurie KatzPaul and Donna NottiCheryl Tavares and John FahsTompkins County Chamber of CommerceThomas and Joan Tooley

Liz FisherCatherine Foulkes

Dan FitzmauriceMichael and Sandy Dowley

Sherri FranzmanMichael Mariani

Charles FreyTimothy Barr

Ed and Nancy HaroldKaren and Bill Zeidenberg

Larry and Ann HsuElizabeth R. Hartmayer

Kerri JarvisEdward and JoAnn Kelly

Robert JohnstonBeth LaFemina

Ron LaMorteHart and Frank Caparulo

Pat Kelly-WhiteAnne Legoza

Bill KosturkoRobert and Holly FrancisAlan and Rosalind Spier

Jacob Sargis KrippMark and Elizabeth Kripp

Lead Sponsors Webster BankOne donor wishes to remain anomymous

Presenting SponsorsCarol Cangiano and Edward FletcherTown Fair TireBrown and Knapp

Gold SponsorsCommunity Foundation for Greater New Haven

Silver SponsorsDelMonico HattersFriedberg, Smith & Co., P.C.Dr. John Kelly

Bronze SponsorsAtticus BakerySusan CruzThe GKH Group, Merrill LynchGrant Thornton, LLPEugene W. Harris & Co., Wealth ManagementLakin Tire East, IncorporatedPratt and WhitneyThe United Illuminating Company

Spring Fling Program SponsorsAcademy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton HallAdler Travel AgencyJohn and Ellen AversaBankwell Financial Group, Inc.Hart and Frank CaparuloClifford Beers Guidance Clinic, Inc.Leo and Mary Ann ConnorsDuffy & FasonoForeign Tire Sales, Inc.The Hartmayer/O’Neil Group, Merrill Lynch Peter F. LostoccoAllison RiveraSacred Heart AcademySt. Thomas More Corp.United Way of Greater New HavenLaw Offices of Zullo & Jacks, LLC

Join Us!You can help$16,000 Will provide a full-tuition scholarship for one student for our academic year.

$10,000Will update our science kits for the entire middle school.

$5,000Will provide college gap funding for one graduate.

$3,000Will provide high school gap funding for one graduate.

$2,500Will cover bus transportation to Mercy and Xavier High Schools in Middletown.

$1,000Will pay for upgrading student textbooks.

$500Will provide healthy snacks for a month.

Festival of Arts & IdeasFleur de Lys Floral Co.Julius FrieseHartford StageIl Forno’s RestaurantIn-Shape FitnessJordan’s FurnitureDavid KnappPamela KossBeth LaFeminaLorenzo’s RestaurantLuizzi’sMarcum, LLPMassage SavvyDebby MarennaAl MignoneDon and Sandy NelsonNew England Sports NetworkNew Haven Symphony OrchestraNorth Madison Congregational ChurchNotre Dame High SchoolOne Stop CleanersPepe’s PizzaEleanor PoppePorcini InternationalJudy Primavera and Fred HulleySandra’s CateringSt. George Men’s GroupAnnie SantoJohn Sauer & Josue TorresKathryn TutinoSaybrook Point Inn & SpaShubert TheatreThe Spa at Norwich InnStarfish MarketSu Casa BranfordSunny Knoll AntiquesTony & Lucille’sTotal Wine & MoreTown Fair Tire Inc.Town Fair Tire FoundationTre ScaliniTuff Girl FitnessThe Verdini and Dobroth FamilyWFANWTNH News Channel 8Yale Repertory TheatreZafcoZuppardi’s ApizzaTwo donors wish to remain anonymous

Golf-Fore-Kids Program SponsorsCT Center for Health, PCJoe and Alice BarryDavid CarlsonLee ChamberlainMatthew and Janice CoyleGuilfod Savings BankThe Hoffman Press, Inc.Iovanne Funeral HomeDr. Enrico LivaMBI, Inc.Mercy/Xavier High SchoolsFred MottJamie NastriNew Haven TerminalRaymond and Gloria PeachMary SurowieckiJohn and Marcie Walsh

In-Kind Gifts98.5 The Sports Hub & WBZ-FMAdler TravelAmity Wine and LiquorChris and Kate BalestracciCliff BechtoldBobbi BrownBridgeport BluefishRose CaliCarol CangianoHart and Frank CaparuloClarity Wellness Spa, MilfordClinton Country ClubComcast SportsNet New EnglandComcast SpotlightConnoisseur Media, ConnecticutMatthew and Janice CoyleCreative Flower ShopCT OpenDisneyThe Hon. Edward J. DolanEdlira CurisCalvin DeloatchTerry DonatiSandy and Mike DowleyEaston PressEST Pizza FMA PerformanceThe Farms Country Club Susan and Kenneth FellowsFerraro’s Market

Spring Fling and Golf-Fore-Kids

Our two signature events, Spring Fling and Golf-Fore-Kids, raised a record-breaking $235,000 for student scholarships last year. Thanks to the following special event sponsors, businesses and individuals who have supported SMPA through gifts and in-kind donations of goods and services to support these events!

Jeff Klaus, Webster Bank, Neil Mellen, Town Fair Tire (Spring Fling Honoree), and John Crawford, Founding Trustee

Revenues and Expenses

62.6% 16.2%

14.6% 6.6%

$925,615

$239,803

$214,965

$97,000

$1,477,383

Individual Giving

Foundation Grants

Corporate Giving

Other Income

Total

62.6%

16.2%

14.6%

6.6%

Revenues

Ron LaMorte Gloria LeePatricia A. MasonSr. Mary McCarthy, RSMPaul F. MorrisSandra NelsonSr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D.Barbara PearceMary Ellen RyderBrian P. SkinnerGerald A. Whittaker

Dr. Kelly O’Leary, PrincipalSherri Franzman, Director of OperationsHart D. Caparulo, Development Counsel

Board of Trustees & Administration

William T. Kosturko, ChairAllison Rivera, PresidentPaul K. Sullivan, Jr., TreasurerJohn J. Bowes, FounderDavid BrownRita CastelotLeo ConnorsJohn Crawford Susan CruzRobert CurisTimothy W. DonahueMichael F. DowleyLiz FisherJulius FrieseEugene W. Harris

Expenses$676,584

$228,450

$190,242

$163,922

$92,368

$1,351,566

Personnel

Graduate Support

Building and General

Other Educational Expenses

Development Expenses

Total

50.1%

16.9%

14.1%

12.1%

6.8%

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools

Accreditations and Affiliations

Charter Member of the NativityMiguel Coalition of Schools

Recognized as an Independent Catholic School by the

Archdiocese

Serving Hartford, Litchfield and New Haven Counties

of Hartford

50.1%

16.9%

14.1%

12.1% 6.8%

Our MissionSaint Martin de Porres Academy is a faith-based, NativityMiguel middle school that provides a tuition-free, extended day education for underserved girls and boys from low-income families in the New Haven area. We are an independent Catholic school committed to a belief in the dignity and worth of every person. We strive to provide each child with a promising start in life and to equip them to fulfill their academic potential while achieving spiritual and social maturity. We welcome children of all faiths, races and cultures.

Our VisionThe vision of Saint Martin de Porres Academy is to break the cycle of poverty through education and opportunity. Our goal is to provide urban boys and girls the opportunity to choose a quality education that will allow them to live up to their full potential. At the Academy, we promote more than academic excellence - we cultivate personal responsibility, social skills and leadership, balanced with a strong spiritual foundation and a recognition of the need to serve others.

SMPA Honor CodeI am a child of God. I will be truthful, honest and respectful. I will work to the best of my ability to develop the talents that God has given me. I will endeavor to share my gifts and talents to make my family, my school and my community a place of justice and peace.