INDIVIDUAL DONOR
SPOTLIGHT:
C H I P R OAC H
Chip Roach is a long-time donor and
former board member of ACHIEVEability.
He and his family have been incredibly kind
to ACHIEVEability over the years, offering their
support in so many ways:
Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a retired real estate broker from the Philadelphia area. My grandfather,
Charles L. Roach, opened his first real estate office at 52nd and Chestnut Streets in
1917. After graduating from Notre Dame in 1966, I began working for Roach Brothers,
started by my Dad and Uncle in 1948. The firm is now Prudential Fox & Roach and
covers the entire Delaware Valley. I am married almost 50 years to Nancy and have
three children, two are in the real estate business and one is a furniture maker.
How did you first get involved with ACHIEVEability?
Along with current Board member, Tony Schweiger,
I was recruited by long-time Executive Director,
Jacques Ferber. I was on the Board for five years until
resigning in 2004 to retire to Florida.
What’s your personal philosophy on what should
be done about poverty and homelessness?
I like the idea of accountability that is built into
ACHIEVEability’s system. I believe people pattern their
behavior by watching what their respected advisors
are going to “inspect” for results.
What is your favorite memory from your past
experiences with ACHIEVEability?
I loved working with ACHIEVEability staff and
introducing them to the Pacific Institute with the
hopeful outcome of giving the families more personal
Chip Roach, pictured 3rd in from the top left, with his family.
ammunition to live with purpose. I think we helped
many individuals and have an increased the opportunity for positive change.
What would you tell someone who is thinking about donating or volunteering
at ACHIEVEability?
I would say, “Please get to know the families.” I have had the pleasure of
connecting with some of the families and it is an inspiration to hear their stories.
foundation
donor spotlight:
b a n k of a m e r ic a
Since 2005, Bank of America has been
a key contributor to the ACHIEVEability’s
Family Self-Sufficiency Program and
Community Service initiatives. Bank of
America has a strong commitment to the
communities and regions in which their
employees live and work. Through their
lending, investing, advising, transacting,
and employment, they provide valuable
resources to their customers and clients
around the world. “We’re committed to
supporting our local community and look
to make investments that are responding
to the greatest needs of the people that
live here,” said Thomas C. Woodward,
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia market
president for Bank of America.
Since 2004, Bank of America has
recognized nearly 730 nonprofits as
Neighborhood Builders. This year
ACHIEVEability was one of the recipients of
the Bank of America Neighborhood Builder®
Award, receiving a $200,000 unrestricted
grant and leadership training. This funding
is part of the company’s three core issues
vital to the economic health of communities:
housing, jobs, and hunger. ACHIEVEability
would especially like to thank the following
individuals from Bank of America who have
been exceptionally supportive and have
served as outstanding representatives of our
cause: Arnold Johnson, Senior Vice President
and Consumer Market Manager, Bassam
M. Awadalla, Senior Vice President and Area
Executive, and Deborah O’Brien, Senior Vice
President and Market Manager.
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AChieveability’s
book of the season:
h e a dt ra s h
We are proud to share that Board member Tish Squillaro
has recently published a must read book entitled
HeadTrash. Tish explains, “We refer to thought patterns
and emotional tendencies that hinder your ability
to respond to business issues in a productive and
professional way as “HeadTrash.” Consider this book if
you are looking to make better decisions, improve your self-awareness and
enhance your communication leveraging practical tools and techniques from
the authors. 10% of the proceeds will go to ACHIEVEability.
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