Leadership Circle Home > Donate > Leadership Giving > The Heritage Christian Leadership Circle > Leadership Circle A A A Join the Leadership Circle or Renew Your Membership We invite you to join hundreds of members of the Heritage Christian Leadership Circle–an elite gift-making network that has been a part of the Heritage Christian Services Foundation since 2007. This annual giving society unites a group of donors whose common goal is to enrich the lives of children, older adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. An annual cash gift of $1,000 or more, either as a one-time contribution or through recurring gifts, qualifies you to become a Leadership Circle member. Please note: a cash gift must be received in order to activate your participation in the Leadership Circle. Click to Join or Renew Your Membership Today Benefits As a Leadership Circle member, you will receive the following benefits: Invitations to exclusive events, including the annual Leadership Circle appreciation event A Leadership Circle lapel pin Special agency updates from our President & C.E.O. Marisa Geitner Recognition on digital and written platforms, including donor signage at the Heritage Christian corporate and regional offices and the Pieters Family Life Center. Please contact us if you wish to remain anonymous or have questions. The opportunity for a behind-the-scenes program tour once a year “The way things are going with state budget cuts, we wanted to step up and compensate. We doubled our annual gift because the continuity of care at Heritage Christian is extremely important to our son David.” - Sam Sayre Leadership Circle Donors Heritage Christian Services gratefully recognizes donors whose annual gifts of $1,000 or more create new possibilities for people with disabilities and the caring professionals who support them. * of blessed memory Donors are current as of Feb. 16, 2026. These listings will be updated biannually. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Pierleoni, legacy and leadership manager, at (585) 340-2068 or [email protected]. Adams Leclair LLP Alesco Advisors LLC Melinda and Phil M. Andolina Anonymous (8) Debra and Scott Anthony Megan and Jeff Antonitto Betsy and Jerry Archibald Charles J. and Burton S. August Family Foundation Eleanore Ballieul* Baltic Street Wellness Solutions Mary Lou and Allen Barnett Laura and Rusty Barone Jean and Robert Bechtold Mara and James Berndt Tami and Kevin Best Best Times Financial The Bielemeier Family Scott Bieler Family Foundation Deborah Bierworth Nancy and Jim Bojanowski The Bonadio Group Karen and Don Bonner Rachel and James Bonsignore Donyelle Booker Cherilyn and Joshua Bouk Howard Bozenhard Michael Broniszewski Barbara and John Bruning Kathy and Steve Bunce Jacqueline and James Burke Linda and Alan Burke Sara and William Bush Sharlene and John Buszka C.H. Robinson Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Ana and Michael Caligiuri Joan and Charles Callahan Sheila and Mike Callahan Connie and Ross Cammarata Camp Smile Inc. Canandaigua National Bank Capstan Financial Consulting Group CAPTRUST Community Foundation Marie Carole Myra Carrier* Darlene Carroll Jillian Carter Christina Cashimere-Brown and David Brown Sandra and John Cassin CAUSE+EFFECT Strategy Carolyn Cerame Elizabeth and Brian Chace The Chapel at CrossPoint Barbara and Peter Chiariello Elly and Peter Chiariello The Children’s Guild Foundation, Inc. Carol and Frank Ciaccia Annette and Ray Ciccarelli Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc. Eileen and Phillip Cichetti Linda and Neil* Cieminis Carole Ann Cilano Barbara* and Tom Clark Thomas G. Clark Kathy Coe Carole Ann and Charles Collard Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Comprehensive Dermatology of Rochester Linda and John Cook Ryann and Geoffrey Cook Costanza Family Foundation Mary Jane Cottier Bonnie and Ross Cottone Hallie Wiseley and Dr. David Craig Bonnie Crawford Crosby Brownlie, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. William C. Crothers Joseph and Kathleen Curatolo Foundation Kelly and Tom Curran Margaret and Mark Dadd Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation D’Aiutolo, Malcolm & Associates Investment Consulting Group Sue and Paul D’Aiutolo Eric Dann Davenport-Hatch Foundation, Inc. Suzanne and Thomas Davies Christine and Donald Dear Assunta DeBole* David DeLaus Barb and Jon* DeLong Delta Sonic DePaul Developmental Services Sue and Bob DeSarra Sharon Diehl Barbara and David Durfee Patrice and Mark Eller Kathy and Bob Elliott Enterprise Fleet Management ESL Federal Credit Union ESL Charitable Foundation Essex Hotel Management, LLC Evergreen Health Excellus BCBS Faith Fellowship Church Max & Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Eileen Farlow Patricia and John Feola Philip Ferranti Jr. Susan and Kevin Finn Edward J. Fiorentino Elaine and David* Flint Lori and Michael Florack Patricia Ford Sandy and John Ford Ann and Norman Francavilla JoAnne Frelier Daniel Fultz Judy and Mark Fultz Fusion Digital Michael Gacioch Jen Gaffey Gallagher Insurance Marisa Geitner Genesee Valley Regional Market Authority Rick Gerrie Julie and Jeff Gerstenberger Rosita and Eric Gilbert Goddard Riverside Community Center Tom Golisano Golisano Foundation Greer and Steven Hanson Joan and Jay Harrington Harris Beach Murtha Bridget and Christopher Hart Donna and Warren Hasman Barbara and Todd Hasselbeck Margaret and Fred Henssler Kristin Herkstroeter Zell and Ernest Hicks Marianne and Mark Hirsch Coralie Hoselton Hoselton Auto Mall Hoselton Foundation Riley and Drew Hoselton Mary Hosenfeld Nancy Howlett Leslie and William Hulbert Judy and Jan Huussen Italian American Sports Club Laura Johengen-Ryan and Andy Ryan Lisa and Robert Jones Jordan Fund Pauline and Erland Kailbourne Jane and Michael Kallay Jenna Karp Kimberly Kazdan Michelle and Kirk Kettinger KeyBank KeyBank Foundation Allison and Jim* Killeen Brendan Killeen Christine Klos David Klos Family Memorial Fund Natasa and Timothy Knab Mary and Joseph Knarr Helen and Allen Kozinski Lori and Chuck Krause Karla and Robert Krogstad Wilhelmine Kronenberger Richard W. Kruse Kyrias Foundation Michelle Labossiere-Hall and Scott Hall Dr. Manasi Kadam Ladrigan and Dr. Michael Ladrigan Lantek Communications Jessica and Adam Larrabee Meaghan and Brendan Larrabee Patricia Larrabee Lawley Arlene and Norman* Leenhouts Nelson Leenhouts* Shelli and Scott Lefebre LeFrois Builders & Developers Frederick Lehmann Julie Lenhard MD and Rich Mooney The LevMar Foundation Lewis Services The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation Leigh and Ron Little LMT Technology Solutions Long Associates Architects Cait and John Loury Thomas Luppino Lori and Jared Lusk M&T Bank M&T Charitable Foundation M/E Engineering, P.C. Carolyn and Olavo Macedo Dan Mahany Ralph and Wilma Maibaum Trust Marathon Engineering Clara and Richard Marchese Amanda* and Richard Marshall Bonnie Matthaidess Dennis Mayer Eileen McCallister Lauren and Paul McClure Rebecca and Robert McColl JM McDonald Foundation Mary Ellen and Robert McDowell Karen and Robert McGraw Margaret and Dennis McManus Sarah White and Richard McNeary Tina and Dick McNeary Judith and John Messenger Karen and John Meston Shirley Meston Jean and Thomas Miller Sybil Miller* Paula and Michael Monahan Donna Mostiller Nazareth University Dianne Newhouse Nexo Group LLC Suzanne and Robert Nye Odd Fellow and Rebekah Benefit Fund Mary and Paul O’Leary Virginia Olszewski Pat and Bill O’Neill Jan and Mike Osborn Patricia Osborn Judy and James Oubre Julie Owen and Jeff Cook Palmer Food Services Joanie and Jim Parker Parkview Health Services Nancy Phillips Marie* and Bob Pieters Dave Pietrowski The Polisseni Foundation Pooler Enterprises ProArch Robin and Donald Pulver Barbara and William Pum Celeste and Ryne Raffaelle Robert Rathke Sr. Diane and Donald Reeve Vicki and Aron Reina Marcia Ann and Bruce Reitz Randi and Bill Rhinehart Rich Family Foundation Mary Richardson and Peter Vamvakias The Riedman Foundation Cynthia Ringlein Terri Robach* Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester Gas & Electric Rochester Press-Radio Charity Fund Steven Rogers Sharon and Jim* Rose Shirley H. Ross* William C. Rott & Son Inc. Royal Oak Realty Trust Kevin Salva Lynn and Peter Sarratori Mary* and Sam Sayre Frances Schneeberger Linda and David Schott Gretta and Karl Schuler Gloria and Anthony J. Sciolino Susie and Chip Scoppa Seneca Financial Advisors Laura Sepka John Sherburne Marcia and Mark Siewert Fabiana and Shadi Sifain Joseph and Irene Skalny Charitable Trust Ruth and Alan Sleeman Jo Anne and Fred Smith Kathleen and Keith Smith Tom Smith Gail and Tom Smithers Nina Somers Sorrento Cheese Mary Beth and Shaun Speicher Jackie Sperandio SRS Distribution St. John Lutheran Church Starfish Ministry of WNY MaryLouise and Lawrence Steinwachs Alan G. Stevens Stevens Transport Peg and Daniel Talany Sarah and Steve Tasker Amelia and James Taylor Taylor, The Builders TEKSystems Mark Thiel Kristin and Barry Thornton Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation Town and Country Pest Solutions, Inc. Debbie and Joe Troy Marian and Chuck Turner Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church Kerry and David Vaden Julie and Richard Vander Horst Susan VanDerBeck and Robert Coccia Laura and Ralph Vanner Verisign Eric VerStreate Victor Excavating, Inc. Margo and Lev Volftsun Tom Wahl Jr. Waldron Rise Foundation Karyn and Kenneth Walsh Melanie and John Ward Vicky and Bill Ward Jim Wassenaar Webster Community Chest Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Susan and Geoffrey Weinberg West Herr Automotive Group, Inc. Western Concrete Kathleen and Scott Wihlen Marianne Williams Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation Jayne and Joe Wilson Cheryl Wissick and Charles de Krafft Holly* and George Wolf Susan Wolf Kaye and Scott Wolfanger Xerox Corporation Eunji Yim and Kyong Wook The Zaepfel Family Nancy and Mark Zawacki Zeron Foundation