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Spofford

In May 2010, CSCS formed a charities committee with the following mission:

Establish a CSCS Charities Program to support those in our local communities who are less
fortunate than us, making a meaningful difference through exceptional means.

The committee chose Spofford, an organization dedicated to helping emotionally troubled children
suffering from physical or sexual abuse, neglect, and mental health disorders. Spofford provides a variety
of treatment programs to help meet the needs of at-risk children and their families. In addition to their
residential treatment facility, which houses 49 children from the ages of 4 to 12, Spofford offers school-
based case management programs, summer day camp, and specialized counseling services.

Mike Leikam, CSCS President & CEO, states, “‘Community - fostering a culture of teamwork and goodwill’
is one of the six core values of CSCS. I cannot think of a better demonstration of this core value than our
team’s support of Spofford’s important work with some of our area’s greatest at-risk children. This is a
great example of truly giving back in a meaningful way and fostering our culture of teamwork and
goodwill. It is gratifying to see so many of our associates emulate the behaviors consistently
demonstrated by our Co-op Member owners and their involvements with their chosen charities in their
communities.” Because of CSCS’s involvement with Spofford, Mike is currently serving on the Spofford
Board of Directors.

As of January 2017, cash and supply contributions of over $70,800 have been made by CSCS associates.
No Co-op Member monies are used to support Spofford. Cash contributions come from associates paying
to wear jeans to work, as well as outside fundraisers, such as an annual Stone Soup event, bake sales and
taco lunches.

Essential supplies for the children are donated by associates based on a monthly list of requested items
from Spofford. Some items are needed throughout the year, such as vitamins and toiletries, while others
are seasonal, such as school supplies, backpacks and sunscreen.

For the holidays, CSCS associates provide Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving turkeys and, at Christmas,
gifts for an entire dorm of ten children with items from the children’s wish lists. For the past two
Christmases, in addition to sponsoring the dorm, associates have also provided for several families that
utilize Spofford’s non-residential services.

Each year, associates have donated items to fill huge baskets with various themes to sell during a silent
auction at an annual community fund raising event, the Spofford Butterfly Gala.

CSCS has chosen to sponsor Spofford as a way of giving back to the community and to help children have
a better chance in life. Mary Hempfling, CSCS Senior Director, Procurement, states, “The team at CSCS
has been very dedicated to this worthy cause through their generous cash and supply donations each
month, sponsoring fundraising events, and giving their time to support the children of Spofford.” In 2012
and 2013, Mary served on the Spofford Board of Directors, as well as the Resource and Gala Committees.

If you would like to learn more about Spofford, please visit www.spoffordhome.org.