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Danville Child Development CenterAnnualreport2023-2024986 Wall Street, Danville, PA 178211459 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821570.275.4047www.danvillecdc.orgWatch Us Grow
DENISE BANEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTORA WORD FROMDCDC’S EXECUTIVEDIRECTORAs we reflect on the 2023-2024 year, DCDC is filled withimmense gratitude for the unwavering support anddedication from our community, donors, volunteers, andpartners. DCDC’s 50-year journey from 1974 to 2024 hasbeen one of growth, impactful change, and resilience madepossible by everyone’s commitment to our mission.In the past year, we have witnessed remarkableachievements as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. Ourprograms have expanded and our teachers and leadershave enriched our essential services and advocacy byreaching more families and community stakeholders.Together, through collaborative efforts and innovativeinitiatives, we are fostering a sense of hope andempowerment among our DCDC community.In DCDC’s Annual Report, we are proud to highlight themilestones we achieved, the stories of lives inspired, andthe financial stewardship of donations. Your generosity andbelief in our mission and values inspire us to continuestriving for excellence and making a difference in the livesof all children as we laugh, learn, and grow with them.As we reflect upon our first 18,250 yesterdays and lookahead into the next 18,250 tomorrows, we are excited todeepen our impact, embrace new challenges, and continueto be a paradigm in the world of early childhood education. Thank you for your continued support and working withDCDC to build a brighter future and create a lastingchange.Your Partner in Early Education, 2
Candy Ryan, PresidentRenee Beisswanger, Vice PresidentBrian Dunleavy, Secretary/TreasurerMatthew Atchison, Board DirectorHannah Brehm, Board DirectorDavid Brokus, Board DirectorAnnie Chappel, Board DirectorVictoria Schmidt, Board DirectorBill Shaffer, Board DirectorThomas Tanner, Board DirectorBOARD OFDIRECTORSDCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024LEADERSHIPTEAMDenise Baney, Executive DirectorSteve Bevans, Finance DirectorSamantha Bittner, Education DirectorDanielle Spaid, Enrollment DirectorStephanie Russell, Early InterventionCoordinator3
In 2024, we recognize the remarkabletenure of our dedicated andaccomplished staff members. In a worldthat often experiences rapid changesand shifting landscapes, the longevityof service from our staff is a testamentto their unwavering commitment andinvaluable contributions.With that, our staff celebrating 5 to 10years of service are: Raneasha Duffy,Nancy Lindstrom, Laurie Knotts, DeniseAunkst, and Danielle Spaid.Our staff celebrating 15 to 20 years of serviceare: Steve Bevans and Penny Lloyd.Our staff celebrating 20 to 30 years of service are: Gina Horne, Amy James, Beth Nevius,Danelle Stoker, Kelly Renno (OT for EarlyIntervention), and Wendy Woolcock (SPL forEarly Intervention.We also celebrate Ruthann Reilly with 32 years ofservice, Todd Hopkins (PT for Early Intervention)with 35 years of service, Donna Kroh with 41years of service, and Debbie Moyer with 43 years DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024STAFF RECOGNITIONof service.We recognize thesewonderful men and womenand express our heartfeltappreciation for theirdedication, hard work andpassion that they havebrought to their roles. Theircommitment goes beyondmere job descriptions; it is acommitment to a sharedvision, a commitment to thesuccess of our collectiveendeavors. 4
CHEERS FOR 50 YEARS!On February 4, 2024, Danville ChildDevelopment Center celebrated it’s 50thAnniversary. Since this was on a Sunday, weinvited 75 of our closest alumni, friends, families,community partners, and more to join us for acelebratory breakfast to honor DCDC’s milestoneon Monday, February 5. We had the pleasure ofhaving Ms. Karen Shanoski join us, who is our co-founder, Dr. Kathleen Mulligan’s daughter. Wereceived recognitions and proclamations fromSenator Casey’s office, State RepresentativeStender’s office, the Columbia Montour Chamberof Commerce, and many more. It was a great wayto ‘kick off’ the start of many more 50thanniversary celebrations to unfold in 2024.Respectively, our March and April celebrationsoverlapped with our annual Raise the Region andDueling Pianos fundraisers.In May, we had 140 of our closest families,children, alumni, staff, and community partnersjoin us for an aerial photo (seen below) with photocredit to VirtuStudios365, live music by ChrisMarcera Music (a currently enrolled child’sfather!), and Project Pizza Company food truck.We hosted our first Snack N Shop event with 4food trucks and 10 local small businessvendors/yard sale stands as well as raffles inJune.Our 50th anniversary celebrations do not stopthere as we have at least one more event plannedeach month until December, so DCDC’s 50th yearreally stands out as a remarkable one!DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024 5
CHEERS FOR 18,250YESTERDAYS...DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024 6
...AND FOR 18,250MORE TOMORROWS!DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024 7
DCDC SERVED THEFOLLOWING NUMBER OFCHILDREN IN OURPROGRAMS IN 2023-2024:Childcare and Early Learning187Early Intervention133Scholarships17 8
DCDC’s Endowment Fundas of June 30, 2024:$58,566.00FISCAL SNAPSHOTDCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024 9
2023-2024HIGHLIGHTSTo incorporate DCDC’s 50th theme ofCheers for 50 Years, we created threedonation level options for oursupporters: Level 1 - $50.00 for 50 Years, youwatched us grow from 1974 to2024!Level 2 - $100.00 for 100 Years isjust 50 years more! Watch usgrow to 2074!Level 3 - $150.00 for 150 Yearsmore! Watch us grow to 2174!On March 13 and 14, we went live withour Raise the Region campaign askingfor support toward our commitmentto celebrate 18,250 more tomorrowsof DCDC.Thanks to all the generous support ofdonors who are passionate aboutearly childhood and DCDC’s future, wewere able to raise over $5,460.00.Thank you to the First CommunityFoundation of PA and all ouroutstanding donors!DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024DCDC RAISES THEREGIONDUELING PIANOSINTERNATIONALOn Friday, April 19, DuelingPianos International tookthe stage at the Pine BarnInn for DCDC’s annualfundraiser. We had 8 SilentAuction donations and over 42 raffle items for a total of50 donations!This year we also received a generous donation fromBrookside Nursery of an October Glory Maple Tree. ThisPromise Tree Raffle at the Dueling Pianos event was acollective promise that, as our community grows andblossoms so will this tree. It symbolizes our mission andvalues, representing our promise to nurture our childrenand staff as they grow and blossom as individuals and as acommunity of learners. It will take 10-12 years to fullymature, reaching 20 feet, providing shade and beauty foryears to come on our Bloom Rd playground.The winner of our raffle was Candy Ryan, DCDC BoardPresident, and she won the privilege of dedicating this treeto whomever she wished. DCDC created an honorableplaque to adorn the location of the planted tree. DCDC promises to commemoratethe dedicator’s name for years tocome, just as we promise tonurture all our children, staff, andcommunity stakeholders, so we allcan grow and blossom together.Dueling Pianos 2024 was a greatsuccess, raising over $14,817.00!Save the Date for our next DuelingPianos on Friday, April 4, 2025 atthe Pine Barn Inn! 10
Associated Insurance ManagementBrookside NurseryCarnegie AgencyCarriage Manor BuildersCommonwealth University - BloomsburgCommunity Giving FoundationFulton BankFurmano FoodsGeisinger Health SystemJack Metzer Auto GroupJenn’s Sugar Shack at Cherokee Tap RoomJersey Shore State BankKeystone PayrollLeighow Oil Company, Inc.M&T BankMerck CherokeePine Barn InnService Electric CablevisionStetler Insurance AgencyVillager Realty, Inc.Weis Markets, Inc.EVENT SPONSORSENDOWMENTMs. Janis BartholomewSteve & Trish BevansLinda HassellMs. Amy JamesAngela & Emily LongSCHOLARSHIPCole’s HardwareFirst Keystone Community BankM&T BankNorthumberland National BankPPL Electric UtilitiesUnited Concordia DentalWeis Markets, Inc.2023-2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT 11
DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-20242023-2024 ANNUAL SUPPORTANNUAL FUND DONORSWaheed AbdulMs. Lenaire AhlumThao & Cassie AliteMark & Beth AmaroseAnonymousThe Appel FamilyDenise BaneyElda BaraniakJesse & Kali BarshRenee BeisswangerBetter Business SolutionsMr. Ronald Bevans Jr.Steve & Trish BevansJulie BitterTammy BittnerTerry & Joanne BlassElizabeth BoyerHannah BrehmThe BulgersLindsey BurtonGarima ChitkaraCommunity Aid, Inc.Community Giving FoundationCommunity Giving Foundation: DCDC EndowmentMr & Mrs Douglas CummingsJoan DaileyDCDC Parents misc.Liberty Deegan 12 Mr & Mrs Mike DennenDent Plumbing & Heating IncThe Dunleavy FamilyELRC 11 - Keystone STARS CQI AwardsDow EmersonJanine EspejoFirst Community Foundation Partnership of PAGeisinger Health SystemGiant Food StoresJosee-Marie GoffGregory Family Giving FundAllyson HaggertyJennifer HaggertyHershey CompanyThe Hoffman FamilyKrystal HolbertMatthew HousemanJulie HulleyIn memory of David, Baby Matthew & Baby PhilipMs. Amy JamesAimee & Morgan JeffriesMaryiam KhairkhahLauren KurdinskyStefanie LeaderThe Lehman FamilyThe Lewczyk FamilyNancy LindstromPenny LloydAngela & Emily LongM&T Charitable FoundationMahoning TownshipAmanda ManningDrs. Steven Meschter & Cathy BeinlichPay Pal Giving FundAndrew PribillaCandy RyanThe Ryer FamilyVictoria SchmidtDema ShamoonAllison SheeheChristina Shook - Shook ConsultingMr & Mrs Al ShulskiKatryna SnyderNatalie Stinton & Michael HurtGerard StropnickySusquehanna Valley United WayJordan TaibiMs. Elisabeth TaylorDimple TejwaniNorm & Diana VerbeckMs Beth WalshawJohn & Nancy WhelanGraeme WoodsSysan WydraVirtuStudios 365DCDC ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024