Hartford Business Journal

www.HartfordBusiness.com • November 13, 2018 • GIVING GUIDE • Hartford Business Journal 11 ABOUT US Year established: 1975 Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $9,397,227 Total number of employees: 92 GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S) Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham Counties in Connecticut TOP FUNDING SOURCES Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: 64% Department of Correction: 8% Department of Housing: 1% City of Hartford HOPWA: 3% HUD Supportive Housing for Families: 4% Private Donations and Foundation Grants: 15% Program Revenue: 5% Chrysalis Center is a private, non-profit, socially innovative, multi-service organization that serves individuals and their families living in the State of Connecticut. Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, veterans, women and children, young adults and individuals struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, chronic homelessness and those returning from incarceration. Our mission is to assist people in need to transform their lives. "Getting help, Getting better, Giving back" is our motto. The philosophy of Chrysalis Center is based on a partnership at all levels. This philosophy allows clients receiving services, and their families, to have an active voice and role in reaching their personal goals. Our services include: Community Support Services and Case Management, Community Employment Services, Community Supportive Housing, Community Recovery Services and Community Connections. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Chrysalis Center hosts events throughout the year that offer sponsorship opportunities for both individuals and local businesses: • Annual Butterfly Bash • Yard Goats Baseball Game • Birdies for Charity Program • Comedy Night Benefit • Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale • Holiday Open House at Phelps Mansion • Annual Empty Bowls Event • Donation Creation (In-Kind Canned Food Drive) • Summer Solstice Event GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Chrysalis Center sends direct appeal letters to supporters twice a year. We utilize social media to share our mission and ask for support and share opportunities for support on our website. We seek corporate support for all of our events, particularly with the Annual Butterfly Bash. Throughout the year, we request in-kind donations for food for Freshplace, our food pantry. We seek donations of food and organized food drives through the "Families Feeding Families" program. We also ask for in-kind donations of small household items to help clients move into their first home as they transition from homelessness to housing. During the holidays, we seek special in-kind donations of new toys, clothing, personal care and small household items for clients. We request items through social media, e-mails and mailings. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are one of Chrysalis Center's greatest strengths. Last year, more than 600 individuals gave of their time and talent by volunteering. We often seek help for Freshplace, our food pantry, which gives volunteers the opportunity to work directly with the clients to assist them in selecting nutritious food, preparing résumés, and with job searches. In addition, volunteers help organize and execute activities for client families, host food drives, at special events and help maintain our indoor hydroponic garden and outdoor gardens. Vice Chair Steve Ruth SMC Partners Treasurer Maisie Russell Travelers Companies, Inc. Pamela M. Blass Stanger & Associates, LLC Gary Collins BNP Paribus Karen D'Arco Beacon Prescriptions Jordan Fogel United Bank, Corporate Headquarters Rosendo Garza, Jr. Day Pitney, LLP Frank Giguere Hartford Steam Boiler Thomas P. Kennedy The Hartford Carol Larco-Murzyn LL Global, Inc. Robert Lowry Fiduciary Investment Advisors Christopher A. McKinnon Eversource Energy Sharon Williams Hartford Steam Boiler Chief Executive Officer Sharon L. Castelli Chairman Jean K. Wagner The Hartford (retired) Chrysalis Center, Inc. 255 Homestead Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112 | 860-263-4400 www.chrysaliscenterct.org OUR MISSION: Chrysalis Center provides supportive services to assist people in need to transform their lives. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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