President's Message


As we celebrate our 40th Anniversary PPI has much to celebrate.  We have remained a viable agency over the past 40 years providing a continuum of services to the community.  Because of the economy, the past 2 years have been challenging.  PPI has risen to the challenge and even though things have not all been easy, we manage to survive and thrive as an agency.  Executive Director, Linda Mastrianni, has done a great job navigating through these difficult times.

As an agency we have much to be proud of.  The quality of our programs remains consistently high and our reputation remains positive.  The Board of Directors is especially proud of the professionalism and the quality of our staff.  Without our staff we would not have been able to thrive the past 40 years.

Our major fund raiser, the Steeple Chase Bike Tour was held for the 19th year in a row.  This year we surpassed previous years in monies raised.  Amazing, considering the economic environment.  Thanks to all of you who rode and/or volunteered your time and effort.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank all our loyal donors, community organizations and local businesses who continue to generously support PPI.

The Board of Directors would like to thank all the staff.  Without your continued hard work and efforts on behalf of our clients and the agency we would not be celebrating 40 years of service to the community.

On a personal note, it has been and continues to be an honor to be involved with PPI and to serve on its Board, with a group of highly committed members.

 

Thank you,

Ethel Mantzaris
President, Board of Directors, November 2011


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