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Wildwood Foundation was thrilled to host their inaugural Corporate Breakfast this morning! ☕🥯 Thank you to all of our co...
16/09/2025

Wildwood Foundation was thrilled to host their inaugural Corporate Breakfast this morning! ☕🥯 Thank you to all of our community partners who joined us. There's a powerful alchemy when creativity, connection and knowledge come together. Nicole Babie, Director of Foundation, and Bridget Chiaramonte, Business Development Liaison, shared the plethora of ways in which our partners can both financially support and collaborate with us to help the developmentally disabled population across the Capital Region live more independent, productive and fulfilling lives. Did you know that you can explore joining a Wildwood committee, serve on the Programs or Foundation Board, host a food drive with your colleagues in support of our staff cupboard, volunteer to teach a workshop for our Adult Education Program, or partner with our vocational program to help people with disabilities find part time or full time work? These topics and more were covered!

We look forward to strengthening existing partnerships and forging new ones in innovative ways after this morning's gathering. It was also wonderful to see everyone in the room get to meet each other and form meaningful new connections from across a wide range of industries. Thank you to the attendees who made our first Corporate Breakfast such a huge success!

The Alplaus team celebrates DSP week and a little bonding with a "Paint & Sip" in the park with some team mates!
11/09/2025

The Alplaus team celebrates DSP week and a little bonding with a "Paint & Sip" in the park with some team mates!

10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!
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Gina Barry
Title/location

DSP/Pinecrest DH

Amount of time at Wildwood
6 years

What's their favorite thing about the job?
Working with the individuals

What's something people probably don't know about them?
She is a really good Tap dancer

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of ou...
10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

Abdul Hamid

Title/location
DSP 7th Ave
Amount of time at Wildwood
1 1/2 years

What's their favorite thing about the job?
"I do it because I love it! My nephew has disabilities and I see what he and my sister go through every day- so it is in my nature and my religion to help people"

What's something people probably don't know about them?
Abdul is a baller and loves crossing people up in the game of basketball!

Quote from Supervisor
Abdul has a fierce passion and love for his work. He has created strong positive relationships and always puts the gentlemen we serve first. No shortcuts only long cuts.You can eat the food off the floor in any house that Abdul works in… Though not encouraged.- Lorenzo Logan (House Manager)

Quote from family member
"He loves work so much he's always running out the door to help"- Abdul's Wife
Submitted 9/3/25, 1:16 PM

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of ou...
10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

Sarah Lichwick

Direct Support Professional, WoW West (Day Services)

Amount of time at Wildwood
5 years

What's her favorite thing about the job?

"Being able to create unique and genuine connections with each individual."

What's something people probably don't know about them?
"I really enjoy being out in nature."

Quote from Supervisor
"Sarah is positive, flexible and always willing to help. She is so funny and uses humor in creative ways to connect with the people she supports. WoW West is lucky to have Sarah on our team!" -Elena Clark Schwalbach, Manager

Quote from family member
"Thank you for your compassion, grace, infectious laughter and devotion not only to my son but all those who have the privilege of knowing and being with you! You are very much appreciated!" -Diana B.

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of ou...
10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Charlie Hensler!** 🌟

Charlie has been a DSP at **DSP West Lane** for 26 years 9 months .

His favorite part of the job?
💬 *“"I love providing a structured safe homelike environment to support our gentlemen in their personal growth and development over the years. "”*

Fun fact: Charlie travels 1 1/2 hours to work each shift
Supervisor says: "Charlie is a very hard-working dependable reliable staff who travels an hour from his home each day to come to work. He only calls out when he is extremely sick or weather prevents him from coming- he lives in the mountains. Charlie is super knowledgeable about all the individuals that live at West. He has built a wonderful report with each of them and their families. Anything asked of Charlie to do he always does it without complaint- I just can't say enough good things about Charlie."- Kathy Gerace
Family says: "As a retired RN I am proud that Charlie goes to work to serve and support people in need"- Patricia
H (Charlie's Mom)

Thank you, Charlie Hensler, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of ou...
10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: William Madera!** 🌟

William has been a DSP at **Site supervisor@ Havenbrook** for 1yr 6mo.

His favorite part of the job?
💬 *“Helping individuals achieve their potential”*

Fun fact: Will is a professional Boxer
Supervisor says: " Be the example you want to set"
Family says: " Health is wealth and movement is medicine".

Thank you, William Madera, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Stacie Rifenburg!** 🌟

Stacie has been a DSP at **DSP Rollingbrook** for 6 Months. Her favorite part of the job?
💬 *“Stacie likes the guys”*

Fun fact: She loves to cook
Supervisor says: Stacie is reliable and punctual
Family says: Stacie is a caring individual

Thank you, Stacie Rifenburg, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Vantaza Hemingway!** 🌟

Vantaza has been a DSP for 14 years.

Her favorite part of the job?
💬 *“The team and the individuals”*

Fun fact: She the glue of her family
Supervisor says: "Always know the right thing to do."
Family says: "What would we do without you."

Thank you, Vantaza Hemingway, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Cheryl Depasquale!** 🌟

Cheryl has been a DSP at **DSP/C76** for 10 years.

Her favorite part of the job?
💬 *“The team and the individuals. ”*

Fun fact: She's loves arts and crafts
Supervisor says: "I hope to be as sweet and wise as you."
Family says: "You rock!"

Thank you, Cheryl Depasquale, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of ou...
10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Angela Edwards!** 🌟

Angela has been a DSP at **DSP/C76** for 3 years.

Her favorite part of the job?
💬 *“Loves the individuals ”*

Fun fact: She likes concerts
Supervisor says: "You bring joy to the individual and it does not go unnoticed."
Family says: "We love you, you're doing great."

Thank you, Angela Edwards, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

10/09/2025

This Week Wildwood celebrates the people who make our mission come to life. Please join me in getting to know some of our outstanding DSPs!

🌟 **DSP Week Spotlight: Eunice Aboki!** 🌟

Eunice has been a DSP at **DSP/Warwick ** for 5 years.
Their favorite part of the job?
💬 *“The individuals.”*

Fun fact: She is a vegan
Supervisor says: "Thank you for all the meals, made with love."
Family says: "Greatest mom ever."

Thank you, Eunice Aboki, for everything you bring to Wildwood! 💙

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