Dear Community Mainstreaming Associates Employees, Family Members, and Friends, These last few weeks have been extremely emotional for all human beings, as the reality of systemic racism and hatred has been brought to light once again and the senseless, horrible death of George Floyd reminds us of many other examples of how people of color have been oppressed and have suffered disproportionately for hundreds of years in this country.    The majority of CMA staff are people of color, and

Over the years, we’ve grown and thrived in several communities thanks to the dedication and selfless service of men and women like Patti Ann McDonald. This year we are proud to recognize Patti Ann McDonald as one of the honorees for our annual gala on November 7th. Continue reading to learn about Patti’s journey, her history of service, and advocacy for Community Mainstreaming. Overcoming Tragedy Patti and her late husband, New York City police officer Steven McDonald, were married for 31 years.