1. Notes
A publication of the UCP Foundation of Central PA,
dedicated to providing the community with news and
opportunities to support our efforts to assist individuals
with disabilities and their families...every day, in every
way we can.
What’s inside:
* Path to Independence... p. 1-3 * Foundation Update p. 4 * 12 Days of Sports Auction p. 6
* Event Updates p. 4 * Planned Giving p. 5 * Messages to Investors p. 7
fall - winter 2014 Issue 8
Foundation
Above, Pathways Academy residents and staff gather in the kitchen to show their
support for Shaquan as he makes his first homemade apple pie.
In a quiet unassuming ranch-style home along I-74 in Cumberland County, three young men are learning--
day by day and skill by skill--what it means to live independently. Pathways Academy, a pilot program that
was developed and launched by UCP Central PA in early 2013, represents an innovative approach to
residential living and life skills development for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Since the day they moved into Pathways Academy in late March, KiAndre, Nate, and Shaquan have been
making the most of the opportunities the program offers motivated individuals who have an intellectual
disability. All three are making significant strides on their shared path to independence. Just as important,
each is not only learning to find his own way in life... but to take ownership of his own life as well.
The path to independence
The week of this writer’s visit, the curriculum focused heavily on food preparation and measurements (both liquid and dry).
As part of the program’s emphasis on practical application of the skills being learned, each of the residents was tasked with
preparing something new in the kitchen. Earlier in the week, Nate (the resident “chef” of the house) prepared a dinner of pork and
sauerkraut, followed by a homemade strawberry pie, with a pie crust he made from scratch. The next evening, KiAndre prepared
and baked a pizza. And the night of the visit and interview, Shaquan was making a homemade apple pie. Original Pathways
Academy House Manager (and now manager of several UCP community homes), James Witmer explained, “They all cook for
themselves and prepare their own meals. But this week they are being pushed outside their comfort zone to enable them to be
able to follow a more complex recipe. And they are all doing great with it.”
Above and right,
Pathways
Academy
resident KiAndre
drains excess
liquid from the
pot before
giving his dinner
a final stir.
(continued on page 2)

2. A Powerful Impact
The concept for Pathways Academy was the brainchild of
UCP Regional Manager of Adult Services Diana “Dee” Imes.
Dee helped develop and manage the UCP Community
Career Connections supported employment program for 8
years, so she has long had an interest in helping individuals
with intellectual disabilities make a successful transition to the
next stage of life. “Having worked in the field of independent
supports for people with disabilities for the better part of a
decade, I have seen firsthand the powerful impact that the
opportunity for independent living and competitive, meaning-
ful employment can have… both for the individual with the
disability and for the community where he or she lives and
works,,” Dee explains. “The goal of Pathways Academy is to
jumpstart that process and keep it moving along.”
UCP Director of Adult Services Barry Claypool was on board
with the concept, and with the assistance of UCP supporter
and realtor John Ulsh, began searching for a home where
the pilot program could be launched. In November 2013,
John and Barry decided on the home in Boiling Springs, and
worked with the UCP Foundation Board to complete the real
estate transaction. Within a matter of days, a Foundation
Board resolution was passed authorizing a 25-year loan to
UCP in the amount of $184,000 for purchase of the home.
In commenting on the Board’s decision to fund the purchase,
thereby making the pilot program possible, UCP Foundation
Executive Director Janeen Latin said: “The use of Foundation
funds to support innovative service delivery models is one of
our core funding priorities.The funding of Pathways Academy
provided UCP with the resources necessary to initiate the
pilot program. In doing so, we have truly begun to change the
landscape for a group of people who have the desire to live
independently, but may not otherwise have had the oppor-
tunity. This is something that should make our Foundation
investors proud.”
2 Foundation Notes
The Path to Independence... (continued)
This is what independence looks
like at Pathways Academy.
A typical day in the
life of Pathways
Academy: top to
bottom, Shaquan
and staff member
Madison Richard
get ready to put
his pie in the oven;
Nate returns home
from working out at
the gym; KiAndre
embraces Jacoby
while holding onto
his PA driver’s
manual. Nate is
hoping to soon
move into his own
apartment; KiAndre
is working toward
getting his driver’s
license.
Each is not only learning to find his own
way in life... but to take ownership of his
own life as well.
continued on page 3
• Educational planning
• Job seeking skills
• Job maintenance skills
• Emergency and safety skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Interpersonal and social skills
• Digital awareness
• Legal skills
• Money management/
consumer awareness
• Food management
• Personal appearance
and hygiene
• Health
• Housing
• Transportation
The philosophy of Pathways Academy is that of a “learning
environment” where the curriculum, independent practice, and
feedback from staff are all critical components of independent
living. In other words, the staff are there to “teach” and not to
“do.” The 9-18 month intensive program enables residents to
learn how to develop adequate skills in targeted core areas,
including:

3. Foundation Notes is a publication of the UCP Foundation of Central PA, 925 Linda Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011-4307 Foundation Notes 3
Join the cause. Support Pathways Academy.
One of the primary functions of the UCP Foundation is to
support the unfunded and underfunded programs of UCP
Central PA. Pathways Academy is a perfect example of an
unfunded--but desperately needed--program. The pilot
program is in need of significant financial support in
order to remain viable and, ideally, to grow.
Pathways Academy program advocate Diana Steel explains,
“When you make the decision to support funding to establish or
grow a transitional program such as this for adults with intellec-
tual disabilities, you are doing more than funding a program...
you are helping motivated and deserving individuals, like Nate,
KiAndre, and Shaquan, lead the most independent, productive
lives possible.”
PA Senator
Pat Vance
took a tour
and met with
the residents
of Pathways
Academy
not long after
they moved
into their
new home in
March 2014
The end goal for graduates of Pathways Academy is that they
successfully transition to an independent living situation (with
minimal support), either in their own apartment or rooming
with others in the community of their choosing. Nate is already
contemplating the day when he will move out on his own. His
goal is to make that happen by the time of his 32nd birthday in
February 2015.
When asked how he likes living at Pathways Academy, Nate
smiles broadly and responds with great enthusiasm, “I LOVE
it!” Jacoby jumps in, “Why do you love it?
Nate’s response says it all, “I love learning new stuff. Jacoby
is doing a great job teaching me new and different stuff every
day.” He pauses for a moment and smiles at James and
Jacoby before continuing. “You guys taught me a lot of
valuable things in 8 months. I think I am ready to go out on
my own and do the things you taught me. It may have taken
me 31 years, but it’s been worth the wait.”
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One person who is certainly proud of all that is happening
at Pathways Academy is current Program/House Manager
Jacoby Bucher. “I enjoy the opportunity to teach real-life, real-
world skills that the guys can learn and then apply. The sense
of confidence when they learn a new skill, or master an old
one, is priceless. Especially Nate, his whole face lights up!”
In fact, the young men’s ability to learn and do the skills is
just one measure of their success. Just as important is the
increased confidence that comes from them not just doing
something, but truly believing in their ability to do it. That
sense of confidence, in turn, translates into a greater sense of
security for their family members.
In addition to becoming accustomed to a more independent
lifestyle, and continually enhancing their skills, the men have
all had to learn what it is to share a home with someone other
than family. Jacoby explains, “Each of them has their own
personality, their own strengths and weaknesses like anyone
else. For Nate, the social aspect--learning the ins and outs,
the positive and negative aspects of human relationships--is
what he thrives on. On the other hand, what’s most important
to KiAndre is the daily routine and schedule that Pathway
offers. When he gets in from work, he goes straight to doing
his chores.” (At that precise moment, as if on cue, KiAndre
passes through the “man cave” where the interview is taking
place, with bucket, sponge, and spray cleaner in hand.
Jacoby immediately reacts, “The downstairs bathroom must
be KiAndre’s chore today... there’s that lemony fresh smell!”
Shaquan, like Nate, is motivated primarily by the social aspect
of living in the home. Both James and Jacoby are quick to
add that Shaquan came to the program with less real-world
experiences than the other two. “There was a lot more that
Shaquan had never been exposed to...” James says, “but
that just means he’s also experienced the most progress and
greatest growth in his time here to date.” Jacoby recalls the
day that Shaquan brought home his first $200 paycheck
from Giant. “There were big smiles and hugs all around!”
To learn more about Pathways Academy, the Pathways
Adult Day Program, or to support the cause, contact:
Janeen Latin, jlatin@ucpcentralpa.org or 717.975.0611

4. 4 Foundation Notes
Magic Night 2015: Evening in South Beach
Saturday, March 14
Event Sponsor: OppenheimerFunds
Event Chair: Cathy Sweeney
Event Venue: Hershey Country Club
Join us for a truly magical evening when Magic Night moves
to Hershey Country Club for an Evening in South Beach.
The black-tie-optional gala features a return appearance by
The Uptown Band and by guest emcees Valerie Pritchett of
abc27 and Nancy Ryan of BOB94.9.
Here are some highlights to look forward to...
The main event
• 6:00pm Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvre reception
Cocktails courtesy of Tom and Colleen Weber;
Hors d’ouevres courtesy of Frank and Patti Gertzen
Silent Auction
• 7:30pm Dinner and Dessert
Hershey Country Club
• 8:30pm Live Music and Dancing
featuring The Uptown Band
Live auction
This year’s Live Auction of 8 items includes some UCP
classics, among them:
• our signature Penn State Tailgate with roundtrip limo
• 4-course, Gourmet “All Cook” Dinner for 8 overseen by
locat caterer and gastronomer Patty Armbrust and her staff.
• another fabulous fur from Muscalus
Among the exciting new Live Auction items this year:
• Dinner for Ten in the Circular Dining Room featuring
Chef’s Choice with Wine (courtesy of The Hotel Hershey)
• Masterpiece Portrait (20” wall portrait for up to 8 people)
on canvas, with artist hand-painted detailing. Includes a one
night stay at the Pierre Hotel in New York City the night of the
portrait session (courtesy of Kramer Portraits)
Jewelry raffle courtesy of Mountz Jewelers
A Roberto Coin diamond pendant set in 18k white gold
Valued at $1700... You get one chance to win for $10 or
three for just $20.
Wrap up the evening with...
Tequila Tasting and Cigar Rolling!
• Tequila courtesy of Cina/D’Arcangelo & Co.
• Cigars courtesy of the Bellissimo Family
Visit www.ucpmagicnight.org to learn more!
UCP Foundation
of Central PA Update
UCP Foundation, through the Grant Allocation Panel,
continues to provide much needed funding for a number of
UCP programs, as follows:
June 2014
$285 to Education & Quality for a camera/video camera
$2,000 to State College Community Home for property improvements
$2,610 to Childhood Programs for a playground fence
$12,000 to Fulton Street Community Home for a Ceiling Track Lift
Extension
$12,005 to Education & Quality for a new Teleconference System
November 2014
$320 to Community Career Connections for Camcorder
$19,992 to Pathways Programs for SmartBoards in Lewistown,
Boiling Springs, and Camp Hill
UCP’s mechanism for recognizing those who leave a
charitable legacy is the Cornerstone Society. Through the
Cornerstone Society, UCP Foundation recognizes and honors
individuals who provide support for UCP Central PA in their
wills, trusts, life income gifts, retirement plans, life insurance
designations, and other planned gifts. By taking this step, you
can take satisfaction from knowing that you are part of an
important legacy.
The Cornerstone Society Members
* Doris L. Brunner*
* Jeffrey W. and Rayna Cooper*
* Joseph & Tina Entenman
* Glenn Patrick Hoffman*
* Dennis and Yvonne Hursh*
* Nesta Livingston
* Wayne and Susan Mountz
* Jerry and Donna Nailor
* Sue A. Redmond O’Brien
* Marie B. and Carl W. Schleicher
* Carolyn and Robert Shuey*
* John and Jeanette Witmer*
* Charter members (joined the Cornerstone Society prior to 2004)
If you believe you qualify for membership, please contact us to inform
us of your planned gift. To learn more, contact:
Janeen Latin at 717-975-0611 or jlatin@ucpcentralpa.org
The Cornerstone Society
Walk for a Healthy Community
presented by Highmark
Saturday, May 16, 9:00am
Event Venue: Harrisburg Area Community College
UCP is one of 47 organizations that will share in the Walk
proceeds. Online registration opens Monday, February 2.
Learn more at: www.ucpfoundationcentralpa.org
To learn more about our events, contact Anna Spiess at
aspiess@ucpcentralpa.org or 717-975-0611.
Upcoming Events

5. 5Foundation Notes
Planning Your Philanthropic Strategy
Courtesy of Ted Kocher
Financial Advisor
F.N.B. Wealth Management
Philanthropic benefits
Participating in philanthropy not only garners tax
and estate planning benefits, it can also unite your
family behind its wealth. By determining what is
most important to your family and then making a
joint effort to contribute to whatever that may be, you can help foster a habit
of generosity for future generations.
Start young
If philanthropy is important to you and you want to pass along that value
to the younger members of your family, consider volunteering together.
Research shows that people who start volunteering in their youth are twice
as likely to volunteer as adults, and that these same people are more likely
to make financial contributions to charitable organizations. If there is a
particular organization that you regularly donate to, seek out opportunities
for volunteering within their network and get your family involved. This helps
establish a unified interest in philanthropy and can also encourage your
family to continue to donate to these organizations after you are gone.
Choose wisely
To focus your giving plan you will first want to determine what organizations
most closely match your interests. Do you have diversified or concentrated
charitable interests? Do you want to spread your money out to a few chari-
ties or give a larger sum to a single organization? Would you rather give to
an organization that is local or global?Are the charities you pick charities
that you could foresee your family continuing to support?Answering these
questions can help pinpoint which charities are right for you.
Once you’ve focused your interest, also consider the practical factors that
can affect the way you donate your money. For example, should you donate
to a public organization or a private foundation? Keep in mind that public
organizations can offer up to a 50 percent income tax deduction while
private foundations offer up to 30 percent. However, private foundations can
offer a donor more control and flexibility, as they can take a large donation
and spread it out over several years. If a charity changes its focus or is not
meeting its goal, a private foundation can switch the recipient of the donee’s
money. In terms of a charity’s size, you should also consider that smaller
charities may not be able to deal with complex gifts, such as real estate or
appreciated assets.
Research, research, research
Once you have a list of charities to consider, you should evaluate them
to make sure they are both legitimate and efficient. Use the IRS website
to verify any tax-exempt organization’s legitimacy by searching for their
publicly listed employer identification number (EIN). Determining an
organization’s efficiency, however, can be a little more difficult. It’s important
to remember that not all of your funds will be going directly to a cause—
some of the funds that a charity receives must go toward its expenses
in order to keep the charity running. However, there are varying levels of
efficiency with these expenses.
To ensure the maximum portion of your donation is going directly to a
cause you want to serve, look into the charity’s records. These can include
a mission statement, fiscal reports, lists of affiliated charities, goal state-
ments, etc. Each of these pieces of information, along with the age, size
and community standing of the organization, can help you determine if it
is worthwhile to donate your funds. If possible, enlist your family’s help in
this research. The more you can involve your family in the philanthropic
process, the more connected they will feel to the organizations you choose.
Set goals
It can be hard to determine if your philanthropic efforts are effective without
setting goals for yourself. The money you donate to a charity can be looked
at as an investment, and you want to be sure you’re getting some sort of
“return” on that investment, especially if you want your family to continue
giving to a particular charity. Your goals can be related to the organization’s
mission statement or, depending on the size of the charity, you could even
meet with the charity to determine goals together for how your money will
be spent. If you see that organizations are consistently achieving positive
results in the areas that they seek to improve, you may feel more fulfilled by
donating to them.
You can also set goals that more specifically relate to your generational
wealth transfer, such as moving a certain amount of money out of your
estate and into charity to avoid estate taxes, earning a certain percentage
of income tax deduction each year or getting a certain number of family
members involved in a given charity. If you are using a trust or annuity to
donate money to a charity, you can set goals for how much you would like
your investments to grow for the charity. If your goals are consistently not
being met, you may have to consider making your donations to another
organization or reorganizing your charitable trusts. Keep in mind that if you
are donating to several charities instead of concentrating your efforts, it can
be harder to track your goals.
Check in
Your charitable donations and giving strategy may change over time as your
budget fluctuates and you reevaluate your giving goals.As you examine
your charitable contributions on a regular basis to determine if they are still
tailored to your financial and personal values, also consider meeting with
your family to receive their input on the best way to donate family wealth. By
connecting your family to your philanthropic values early on, you can help to
create both a stronger family and a stronger community.
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6. 6 Foundation Notes
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7. 7Foundation Notes
Janeen Latin
Executive Director
UCP Foundation of Central PA
It has been a pleasure serving the UCP Foundation over the
course of the past year. As I thought about the best way to
summarize what it means to me -- I decided to share some
statistics from the last fiscal year that I believe speak for
themselves:
5 - the number of UCP Foundation special event fundraisers
drawing a diverse crowd: black-tie dinner dance, walk, sports
auction, golf, and the one that’s happening now... gift wrap!
555 - the number of dedicated and committed volunteers
who make tour special events possible
1,400- the number of people in the community who
attended our special events over the course of the year
$120,584- the net revenue generated by our special
events over the past year in support of the shared mission of
UCP and the UCP Foundation
20 - the number of future-minded people who are part of
our Cornerstone Society and have made a planned gift to
UCP as part of their estate plan (see page 4 for a listing of
names)
$45,670- distributed to UCP programs through the
Foundation grant allocation process
$3,693,225- the total value of current net assets in
the UCP Foundation
As these statistics show, our success is attributed to the many
people who give so generously of their time, talents, and
resources throughout the year--many year after year--to make
the work we do possible. I would like to single out one of these
people for a special thank you: former UCP Board Chair and
now past UCP Foundation Board Chair John Coles. His
leadership and guidance have been instrumental to the
continued success of both the agency and the Foundation.
The next year will be dedicated to ensuring that the work of
the Foundation is closely aligned with the needs of UCP.
A friend recently gave me a plaque that says: “Excellence
is never an accident. It’s the result of high intention, sincere
effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and the vision to
see obstacles as opportunities.” I believe that sentiment holds
true for us as we move forward.
I look forward to working with new Foundation Board Chair
Joe Entenman in the coming year as we strive to achieve
excellence. I wish you and your family a Happy Holiday and
a memorable New Year!
- Janeen
Joseph M. Entenman
2014-2015 Board Chair
UCP Foundation of Central PA
As I complete my term as UCP Board Chair and move on to
serve as Chair of the UCP Foundation Board, I can’t help but
reflect on the extraordinary care and compassion that I have
witnessed among UCP staff as they facilitate a life without
limits for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Day in and day out, they work selflessly to improve the lives of
others in a measurable way. The staff’s unmatched dedication
makes the work of the UCP Foundation essential. The ability
to provide financial support for existing programs that need a
little assistance, for new programs that may not otherwise be
possible, and for pilot programs like the one featured in our
cover story, enables the organization to evolve and grow with
the needs of the people it serves.
It’s an incredible feeling to be part of such innovative initiatives
as Pathways Academy, and to know that the individuals who
participate in the program will one day soon have the
opportunity to live independently in the local community of
their choosing.
But our work is not possible without your support. There are
several ways you can get involved:
• Volunteer – on an event committee or Foundation committee
• Donate – money, goods, or your services
• Shop – take advantage of the upcoming holidays to shop online
and support UCP at the same time:
- Amazon Smiles http://smile.amazon.com/
- Goodshop http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx
(Shop online at one of more than 2,800 participating stores)
I also encourage you to join us for our first special event of the
new year: Magic Night, Evening in South Beach, on March
14. MN15 Chair Cathy Sweeney is busy working her magic--
and calling in her connections--to make sure this is an event
you won’t want to miss!
I look forward to my time as Foundation Chair, and I know that
together we can make a difference. Season’s Greetings to you
and your family.
- Joe
Our mission is service. Your legacy is caring.
Together we can secure a bright future, including a
life without limits, for thousands of people served by
UCP Central PA throughout our shared community.
To learn more, call Janeen Latin at 717-975-0611 or
email jlatin@ucpcentralpa.org.

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2014-2015 Board Chair
UCP Foundation of Central PA
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Executive Director
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