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64 Giving Guide 2018 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com YWCA Central Massachusetts Inc. 1. Assist women and their families in becoming independent and economically self-sufficient through direct service and advocacy. 2. Create a supportive environment that fosters diversity and promotes inclusion through social action and advocacy. 3. Create a community that develops women's leadership and works toward achieving equality for women and girls. 4. Provide quality programs and services that fulfill our mission, while meeting community needs. 5. Participate as a partner in community initiatives that further reflect and support our mission. 6. Maintain financial stability and increase resources for greater financial independence and sustainability. 7. Recruit and retain an active, diverse and talented pool of staff and volunteers. 8. Promote social action and advocacy through an active and engaged membership committed to eliminating racism and empowering women. Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director Joyce Augustus, Community Volunteer Central Massachusetts MISSION STATEMENT SERVICE AREA: Central Massachusetts To eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Government Fees and Grants ............................ 50% Program Service Fees .... 33% Contributions and Grants ............................. 17% TOP FUNDING SOURCES: YWCA Central Massachusetts 1 Salem Square Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: 508-767-2505 www.ywcacm.org Full-time employees: 89 Annual revenues: $6,519,757 Year founded: 1885 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FUTURE GOALS I am honored to be in a position to work collaboratively with the Executive Director as well as the Board of Directors of the YWCA, promoting the mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The mission of the YWCA clearly resonates with me and underscores my passion to make a difference in people's lives. With this collective power that we have been entrusted, we will strive to position the YWCA as a key community resource serving the women, children and families in the Worcester Community. – Joyce Augustus, Board Chair Tribute to Women: Katharine F. Erskine Awards (May) – Recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership in promoting racial and economic justice, and who have reached exemplary levels of achievement in their professions and communities. Skate to End Domestic Violence (September) – A skate-a-thon that uses peer-to-peer fundraising to benefit children and families impacted by domestic violence in North Central Massachusetts. Daybreak Breakfast (October) – This event features a guest speaker and serves to educate, motivate and inspire people to build safe communities by raising awareness of domestic violence, supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. Also includes presentation of annual Great Guy Awards. All events open to the public. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available. For details about these and other YWCA events, contact the Development Office at 508-767-2505, x3009 or email events@ywcacentralmass.org. Sponsor/Host a YWCA Event – Make a difference in your community by raising awareness of available YWCA services and by introducing the agency to potential corporate and individual donors. Hold a house party, cell phone drive, ask friends and family to sponsor you in an athletic event, invite friends to a "baby shower" for our teen parents. For ideas, visit the YWCA's website or call the Development Office for assistance. Whether you have just a few hours to complete a one-time project or the time to make an ongoing commitment, there is important work to be done at the YWCA. Opportunities are available for individuals and small groups, for high school and college students, young female professionals, adults and retirees. The YWCA is looking for volunteers to serve as Girls CHOICE mentors for middle and high school girls; read to children; help with special event fundraising; serve as a program intern; and to assist with ongoing building maintenance. To find out more, contact Human Resources at hr@ywcacentralmass.org or complete a volunteer application available at ywcacm.org. Annual Giving is one of the YWCA's most important fundraising efforts. Funds raised provide unrestricted gifts that close the gap between the true costs of operating programs and existing funding. This allows the YWCA to be flexible and responsive to unexpected challenges and new opportunities that help us support programs and services in these key areas: racial justice, empowerment and economic advancement, and health and safety of women and girls. Donors may designate contributions to specific programs/services, including Camper Scholarship Fund. LIVE leading with integrity & vision for equality Capital Campaign – A donation to the capital campaign supports a $23.4 million renovation of the YWCA's main facility at One Salem Square – the first since the building's opening in 1961. For information or a tour, contact the Development Office at development@ywcacentralmass. org or 508-767-2505, x3009. Donate online, by mail or by phone – Make a one-time or recurring donation online at www.ywcacm.org/donate; send check to YWCA Central Massachusetts, 1 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608; or contact the Development Office at 508-767-2505, x3009 or development@ywcacentralmass.org GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Roberta Brien, President-Elect Christienne Bik, Vice President Yuisa Perez Chionchio, Vice President Kristin Sawash, Treasurer Kristin DeSousa, Assistant Treasurer Margarete Arndt, D.B.A., Clerk Hilda Ramirez, Assistant Clerk

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