Message from the Board:
2023–2024 was a time marked by new projects, innovative programs, and an energized sense of hope for SARAH. As the needs of our growing population of clients continued to evolve, alongside the funding required to support these initiatives, SARAH was elevated by the generosity and steadfast support of our community.
Already existing programs such as respire care, day programs, residential services, and life skills training, and others offered by SARAH Tuxis and SARAH Seneca continued to thrive. At the same time, new programs such as Gavin and Friends opened it doors to support a new population of individuals benefitting from the care of SARAH. The Foundation was thrilled to partake in helping to raise awareness and funds to see this program through in its establishment.
At the Foundation, we continued to build on our successful fundraising endeavors, including our Annual Gala, SARAH Golf Classic, and the GEA Read-a-Thon, along with several smaller community events. We were moved by the tremendous outpouring of support for our annual Holiday Appeal and through partnerships with two local businesses, Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery and the Marketplace at Guilford Food Center, both hosting register round-ups on our behalf. The way our community rallies around these efforts to support SARAH is nothing short of remarkable, and we are deeply grateful for the generosity that allows us to carry out our mission year after year.
Most of all, we are profoundly grateful for all of our long-term and newer supporters who have championed our mission in countless ways. From donations and grants to volunteering at our fundraising events, none of this would be possible without you! Your time, belief in our mission, and unwavering commitment mean the world to us and the people we serve.
Thank you for believing that all individuals, of all abilities, deserve the same right and opportunity to participate fully and flourish in an inclusive society. Our Impact Report will detail how your support has made a difference and how we will continue to build on our success of making independence possible for the people served by SARAH.
