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70 Giving Guide 2019 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com SEPTEMBER 2019 YWCA - Bike to Break the Cycle (September) – A spin-a-thon that uses peer-to-peer fundraising to benefit children and families impacted by domestic violence throughout the YWCA's geographic service area. All events open to the public. For details, contact the Development Office at 508-767-2505, x3009 or email events@ ywcacentralmass.org. The United Way improves the community by harnessing the power of volunteerism with a variety of short and long-term opportunities. A highlight is our Day of Caring, our annual corporate volunteer day. The 26th Annual Day of Caring will be held on September 12, 2019. Visit www.unitedwaycm.org for more details. Reliant Foundation will be collaborating with Quinsigamond Community College to bring a special presentation to our community on the "Physiology of Addiction," featuring Dr. Ruth Potee on September 16, 2019 in the Hebert Auditorium located on the QCC campus. For more information, please visit www. reliantfoundation.org. Boys and Girls Club: To celebrate the Club's 130th birthday, we will host our first-ever gala – "Evening in the Park" – on September 21, 2019, in Elm Park. It will feature dinner, live music, dancing, and a silent auction. We ask businesses and individuals to consider donating items for the auction. Visit www.bgcworcester.org for tickets and more details. OCTOBER 2019 YWCA - 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. Proceeds benefit the YWCA's domestic violence services program. 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. United Way - Women's Initiative Stepping Up – Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester. For more information, please contact Emily McCann at emily. mccann@unitedwaycm.org Girls Inc. - Today's Girls are Tomorrow's Leaders: Marianne Felice, M.D., Professor Emerita, Pediatrics, UMass Medical School, is hosting a casual conversation with Victoria Waterman, CEO, Girls Inc. of Worcester on October 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Mechanics Hall. The evening will feature cocktails, conversation, and celebration inspired by Victoria Waterman's recent TEDxNatick presentation. Visit www. girlsincworcester.org for details. NOVEMBER 2019 Veterans Inc. Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/ Walk – Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Veterans Inc., 64 Franklin St., Worcester. Sponsor, run, or walk. Visit www.veteransinc.org for details. Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, November 11, 2019 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Enjoy a great breakfast and thank our veterans in person before the parade honoring their service to our country. DECEMBER 2019 Boys & Girls Club: The Club's Holiday Giving program will run from December 2nd to December 20th. We invite the community to help Club kids have a joyful holiday season. Opportunities include "adopting" a family or a single Club youth (provide presents and support for the family or child), hosting a toy drive or wrapping party, and more. In what has quickly become a new family tradition, Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) will once again be collaborating with The Hanover Theatre for a special performance of A Christmas Carol on December 19, 2019 with a portion of proceeds purchased to support WCAC. A special pre-show reception is also planned. Visit www.wcac.net for details. Highlights of Area Nonprofit Events 2019 Calendar A MAJOR ANNIVERSARY... A NEW BUILDING... A MAJOR COMPANY MILESTONE Whether it's the celebration of a major anniversary or the opening of a new headquarters, Worcester Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division can help you create a custom magazine for your business. Our division's top flight team of writers and designers can help you tell your story – and make your business look great! Based on our unique publishing model, it's surprisingly affordable. Can we create a CUSTOM magazine for you? Call WBJ Custom Corporate Project Director Christine Juetten at 508-755-8004 ext. 270. Worcester Business Journal WBJ Custom Publishing Division Shrewsbury Public Library: Building the Next Chapter SHREWSBURY Building the Next Chapter public library