b'19922001 children. Several of those forward- The following individuals still being thinking families helped establishserved today arrived here between a generous endowment to ensure19922001:that New England Village could be sustained, no matter the economicBrian Ballem 1996or political climate. In the 1990s,Tyler Blair 1996that endowment played a criticalMatthewBold .2001role in helping NEV to bridge theSarah Carr .1998gap between what it received inJames Covel 2001revenues, private tuition, and stateKenneth Delmonte .1995fundingand its actual operatingRobyn Dobson 1995costs. Realizing that the futureSean Early 2001need for an endowment would growJeffrey Emerson 1999Two individuals take a stroll alongthe path on an autumn day. significantly, a Dream EndowmentKerrie English .199428 Campaign was launched in 1997,Barbara Esson .1993and by 1998, $4.3 million in gifts andMichael Forgione .1994NEV also took steps towardpledges had been raised to fulfill thisCindy Gerardi .1993New England Villagepromoting healthy lifestyles forcampaign. Today, that endowmentWilliam Gerstel 1997the men and women it served withstands at over $30 million andLawrence Glaser 1995the installation of a walking pathserves as an important resourceKaren LaSalle .1992throughout the property. Thisthat allows NEV to offer the highestJeffrey Lewis 1999path provided a safe alternative toquality supports and enrichmentNatalie Luwald .1994the rugged terrain that previouslyopportunities to the men andRyan Massie .2001existed and offered residents andwomen it so proudly serves.Irene Mescal .1996visitors the opportunity to walkJulie Murray 1999or wheel the beautiful woodedIn 1999, by a vote of the boardGreg OConnell .1994property, on a flat surface, free ofof directors, the corporate nameJennifer Porter1995 potential hazards.was officially changed to theMelanie Robbins 1991singular New England Village, toMichele Rubin 1992The parents who founded Newmore accurately reflect one singleKevin Shannahan .2000England Village more than 50location for the residential programCathryn Siegel 1993years ago understood that theyas opposed to many residentialCaroline Wells2001 could not rely on governmentcommunities scattered throughout subsidies to provide the qualitythe state and New England area, as of life they wished for their adulthad been initially considered.Cathy SiegelNEV_50Year_95x95_v5Final.indd 28 6/8/22 4:32 PM'