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A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, As I look back upon the past year, I wish to express my sincere and profound gratitude to all of you for being part of the mission of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville. Your goodness to the Congregation has touched not only the lives of our Sisters, but those they minister to as well. Last year we received over $2.5 million in donations. Your support allows us to help those most in need, the poor and marginalized, women and children, and immigrants. Mary F. Fuchs Director of Advancement Thank you for responding to our direct mail appeals throughout the year, and for participating in our Dominican Gala, Irish Night and Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon. We appreciate your participation in our Dominic’s Family of Winners Raffle, as well as for the memorials, grants and bequests we receive. To our Dominican Companions who participate in our monthly giving program, and our Veritas Members who comprise our planned giving society, many thanks. Your financial gifts help to provide all that is necessary to make our ministries possible. For this we are deeply grateful. Warmest Regards, Mary F. Fuchs Director of Advancement 4 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT