Count Me In!The MinisTry of Caring inC.
Live-streaming 7 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020Bonus programming starts 6:45 p.m.
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This evening’s fundraising goal: $50,000 to help the homeless, poor and unemployedWatch our thermometer track fundraising progress: On the auction page, click “Donate Now!”
Count Me In!Honorary Chair Carol A. Ammon
Co-chairs Gina Medori, Kimberlee OrthFundraising Leaders Barbra Andrisani, Constance McCarthy, Marilyn Monahan
Ministry of Caring GuildCount Me In! CommitteeKearns Media Consulting
Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., Ministry of Caring Founder and Executive Director
Count Me In!
The MinisTry of Caring inC.
This evening’s program6:45 p.m. -- Preshow live-stream
Buildings of the Ministry of CaringThe Ministry of Caring Guild
7 p.m. – Count Me In!
WelcomeProgram Host Mark Reardon
Treasurer, Ministry of Caring Board of Directors
Ministry overviewSenior Deputy Director for Administration/In-House Counsel Chaz Enerio
Count Me In! auction previewMiss Delaware 2020 Hillary May
Ministry Moment: Feeding the HungryPassing the Bread
Ministry Moment: Sheltering the HomelessWilmington Rowing Center’s Santa Row
Cindy Gamble, Director of Planned Giving & Donor Relations
Ministry Moment: Nurturing our ChildrenAuction preview, part II
Miss Delaware 2020 Hillary May
Ministry Moment: Treating the Sick“Christmas Island”
Choir School of Delaware
Ministry Moment: Helping the JoblessPassing the Bread, part II Auction preview, part III
Miss Delaware 2020 Hillary May
Ministry Moment: Protecting Our Seniors
Special messageBrother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., Founder and Executive Director
Thanking our generous Count Me In! sponsorsCredits
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Count Me In! With Sincere Appreciation to “Count Me In!’ Sponsors
DIAMONDThe Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Foundation, Inc
Carol A. AmmonBarbra Frank Andrisani
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Arduini Jr.Barclays Bank of Delaware
Ellen BarrosseThe Jeffrey A. & Pamela Dippel Choney Fund
Pat & John CochranAnne E. Connolly
Ralph G Degli Obizzi & Sons,Inc.Nancy & Larry D’Orazio
The Foster & Lynn Friess Giving FundRob & Linda Harra
Paul & Maureen LesutisM&T Bank
Dan & Christi MillerMegan & Mark Reardon
REYBOLD.COMMaureen & Michael Rhodes
TD Bank, N.A.Verizon Communications
Wilmington Savings Fund Society
GOLDArtesian Water CO.
Bank of AmericaMr. & Mrs. William Componovo
Kimberlee & Robin OrthEleanor Pavoni Wilderman
Count Me In! SILVER
Gert AbelAnna Marie Alaburda
Architectural Alliance, Inc.Ruth Balick
Dax & Patricia EnerioDr. Paul J. Fagan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. GiaccoHighmark BC BS Delaware
Helene JohnsonDonna & Gene Julian
The Carl & Mary Lukach Charitable FundConstance & Peter McCarthy
Medori Commercial Realty LLCFrank & Michelle Modesto
Marilyn MonahanThe Nolan Group of Merrill Lynch
Elaine & Michael ReillyMr. Michael F. Rickert
Andrea Rocanelli & Todd VealeMichele Rollins
Michelle & David ShepherdRich & Catherine Sisca
Sovereign Insurance GroupTom & Ann Strab
Mr. & Mrs. John D. SullivanCostas A. Terris, MD
Sara T. TonerMs. Nikkie K. Tsakataras & George R. Tsakataras, Esq.
Marilyn & Michael UffnerP. Kristen VanRyper
Lorri WaldisWilmington University
Count Me In!BRONZE
Dr. & Mrs. Allen AlexanderPatricia & George Amlin
Joe & Mary AndrisaniArtisans’ Bank
Cann Printing, Inc.Cecil Vault & Memorial Co., Inc.
Chip & Katy ConnollyCorteva AgriscienceKelli Cunningham
Patricia Curtin White In Memory of Parents Mary & Peter CurtinMr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Dowd
Eddins & Hanna Real Estate Team of Patterson-SchwartzJean W. Faddis
John & Anne Marie FletcherChristina & David Hack
Rick & Amy HarraJudith Herdeg
Hopkins & Sons, Inc.Deborah Kraak In Loving Memory of Eleanor Paul Kraak & Peter J. Kraak
Barbara KurzDr. & Mrs. Garrett B. Lyons, Jr.
McCrery & Harra Funeral HomesHelen McHugh
Gina Medori through Bank of America Volunteer GrantsMary & Mario MedoriKathleen Ann Murphy
Michael & Danielle NowaczykOffice Basics
P & C Roofing, Inc.Tara M. Quinn
Salesianum SchoolBernie & Judy Saydlowski
Wendie & Laird StablerMargaretta K. Stabler
Star-Med LLCPeggy & Leo Strine
Martha & Donal SullivanTarabicos Grosso, LLP
George J. TitusUrsuline Sisters
Mary A. ValianteVan Buren Financial Group LLC
Dr. Katharine L. Weymouth, MD, LLCWoodside Farm, Inc.Mary Ann Wozniak
Count Me In!DONATIONS
Mrs. Renee AndersonEthel C. Anderson
James M. BakerJoy A. Beck
Andrew & Kate BianchinoCheryl A. Bollinger
robin brownBarbara & William Buckley
Patricia BullMr. & Mrs. Richard Burd
Sandra C. CahillMr. & Mrs. John E. Caldwell
Patricia CarnivaleJohane ChericoNancy ChinniciChristina Cohen
Sarah & Daniel CollinsMr. & Mrs. Thomas Collins Jr.
Hector M. ColonMichael ConnairJoan M. Connolly
Mary McHugh CrowleyMr. & Mrs. Thomas Curran
Arlene R. DaneyMr. & Mrs. Joseph DeStefanoRev. Charles C. Dillingham
The Hon. & Mrs. Joseph J. Farnan Jr.Mr. James Fewell
Marie FidanceClairMarie & Bob Field
Mr. & Mrs. Peter FilandroRomayne Galvin
Henry GambacortaMr. Richard J. Gessner Jr.
Trudy A. GilesThe Hon. & Mrs. Robert F. Gilligan
Ellen Cheever GiorgiRichard Goldschmidt
Rose M. GrelloDenise I. Griffiths
Mary Frances HaneyGerald & Ann Hapka
Susan L. HarrisMatt Hayes
Mr. Michael C. HemphillTracy Horgan
Kevin HultbergJohn Hynes
Mr. Francis A. IanniHelene JohnsonEvelyn M. Joiner
Edythe JoinesJolly Foundation
Charlene KershnerKatherine Klocko
Pamela KreuerMr. & Mrs. Edward F. Lacy III
Patricia & Ed LavenderDavid & Irene LedfordMr. Paul C. Lundmark
Jean & Jeff MalickRuth & Bill Marshall
John & Leanne MaskornickMrs. Leslie R. McCann
Mary McDonoughHelen A. McHugh
Pat & Lori McHughKen & Eileen E McQueston
Casey MelsonMr. & Mrs. J.D. Morningred
Ms. Noreen A. MurphyMs. Elizabeth A. NickleVirginia M. Nowland
Tom ObenchainLindsay Orr
Mr. Stephen PeekeMarcia & Molly Petrillo
Deborah L. PhilipsPatricia A. PonticelloPriscilla RakestrawLawrence Rasero
Natalie Averell ReeseMs. Caroline Krauss-Browne
Dr. Edward & Robin RichmanAngela Rossetti
Mrs. Nicola A. SailerPaul Scheer
Patricia SchneiderJosephine Silvestri
Nirmal SinghRuth Tingle
Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Katie Van DruffRita M. Vasta
Antoinette VisichJoan WachsteinAlonzo Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. WhetzelMr. John Wright
Mary Beth WrotenMr. & Mrs. Michael Zeroka Jr.
Host Mark Reardon, EsquireMiss Delaware 2020 Hillary May
Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., Ministry of Caring Founder and Executive Director
NarratorsJohn Bates, Chaz Enerio, Cindy Gamble, Dr. David Hack,
Anthea Piscarik, Priscilla Rakestraw, Toni Reges
InterviewsPaulette Annane, Rose Camps, Everett Tyrone Rutter,
Christina Sanchez, Michael Sullivan, Emmanuel Wilson
Passing the BreadCarol A. Ammon, The Honorable James M. Baker, Senator Thomas R. Carper,
Arthur Connolly III, Michael Hemphill, Constance McCarthy, Marilyn Monahan, Corinne Murphy, Kimberlee Orth, Robin Richman, Santa, Ann & Tom Strab, Joan Wachstein
Auction DonorsBloomsberry Flowers, Kim & Anthony Casale / Casale Inc., Michael Christopher Salon & Day Spa, Friends of the Ministry of Caring, Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap., and the Capuchin Friars;
Annie Halverson, Michael Rienzi, Wild Thyme Inc.
Special ContributionsAnnie Halverson, Building Portrait Artist Don Almquist, Santa, Sister Kathleen Pollard, OSF;
Sister Margaret Mary Graney, OSB; Wilmington Rowing Center
Count Me In! CommitteeHonorary Chair Carol Ammon
Co-Chairs Gina Medori & Kimberlee OrthFundraising Leaders Barbra Andrisani, Constance McCarthy, Marilyn Monahan
Committee members Anna Marie Alaburda, Clare Garrison, Jeanne Gilligan, Rose Grello, Joan Gutowski, Michael Hemphill, Cathy Klocko, Michelle Modesto, Robin Richman,
Ann Strab, Tom Strab, Avery Travis, Elaine Vignola, Joan Wachstein
Deputy Director of Development & Guild Liaison Priscilla RakestrawDevelopment Staff Allet Coupe
MusicChoir School of Delaware, “Christmas Island”, Padua Academy, “Winter Wonderland”
bensound.com: Piano Moment, Tenderness
YouTube audio libraryCanon & Variation – Twin Musician Jingle Bells (Jazz) – E’s Jammy JamsDeck the Halls (Vocals) – Jingle Punks Sweetly My Heart – Asher Fuller
Count Me In!SPECIAL THANKS
Archival Footage“Before and After: The Power of Compassion at House of Joseph II,” Ministry of Caring, 2016;
“Emmanuel Dining Room 40th Anniversary,” Film Brothers, 2019;
“Smiles in the Classroom,” Ministry of Caring, 2016;
“Wilmington Rowing Center’s Annual Santa Row,” OK Video, 2014
Count Me In! is a presentation by the Ministry of Caring Communications Team
Communications Assistant Zoe JuanitasWriter/Archivist robin brown
Communications Coordinator Gary Bloomer
Produced by Cindy Gamble, Director of Planned Giving & Donor Relations
Special thanks to Daniel Kearns of Kearns Media Consulting
Thank you for joining us and best wishes for 2021,when we hope you will continue to say
“Count Me In!”
Count Me In!SPECIAL THANKS, continued