President's Message


In my message last year, I wrote that because of the faltering economy we were facing major challenges.  I had hoped that the situation would have changed quicker than it has.  We have completed our 39th year as an agency, and faced the challenge of a recession.  Even though the economy is improving, we are not “out of the woods”.  We expect our State funding agencies will require further cuts.  The Board is confident, that based on the quality of our programs, and more importantly, the high quality of our staff that we will be able to weather those cuts, without loss of programs.  Linda Mastrianni, Executive Director, is performing a great job keeping us strong and viable as an Agency.

We just had our triennial review by the Joint Commission and the findings were extremely positive. The surveyor had a number of good things to say about PPI including how much she liked Essentia, the software we are using for client management.  The surveyor has seen client software programs throughout the United States and stated that ours was one of the better ones!  Without the hard work of staff, this would not have been possible. Congratulations on a job well done.

Our major fundraiser, the Steeple Chase Bike Tour, was held for the 18th straight year.  Again it was quite successful.  Thanks to all of you who rode and/or volunteered your time and efforts.

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

Also, on behalf of the Board of Directors, we extend our sincerest thanks and a round of applause to all our staff.  Without your continued hard work and efforts, we would not be as successful, nor would we enjoy the positive image we have with our funders and the community.

Thank you,

Ethel Mantzaris
President, Board of Directors, November 2009


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