Worcester Business Journal

54 Giving Guide 2022 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com Seven Hills Foundation 1. Continue as the employer of choice in health and human services by providing hiring incentives, competitive wages, a robust benefits package and by encouraging and supporting professional development. 2. Continue to provide the highest quality of services that are self- directed, community-focused, and consistent with our Core Values. 3. Lead the delivery of services and supports that promote community inclusion, including integrated competitive employment, residential options, and provide a full life in the community. 4. Integrate cultural competency at every level within the organization through a vibrant and effective Diversity & Inclusion Council. 5. Expand our use of technology, virtual learning, and social opportunities for supported individuals. 6. Continue to support sustainable humanitarian efforts in the home countries of our diverse staff through our Seven Hills Global Outreach affiliate. 7. Strengthen our collaborations with statewide Accountable Care and Managed Care Organizations to provide optimum care coordination for individuals with long-term support and service needs. 8. Provide critical, enhanced behavioral health services with wraparound supports to promote health through healing for people of all abilities in our communities. Dr. David A. Jordan President Dr. Charles P. Conroy Chair MISSION STATEMENT SERVICE AREA: Seven Hills provides services throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island through Seven Hills Foundation and affiliates, and eight developing countries through the Seven Hills Global Outreach affiliate. To promote and encourage the empowerment of people with significant challenges so that each may pursue their highest possible degree of personal well-being and independence. Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services ....... 33.24% Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services ................................ 22.74% Massachusetts Department of Medical Assistance ............... 12.46% TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Dr. Charles P. Conroy, Chair Dr. Tammy Murray, Vice Chair Mr. Raymond L. Quinlan, Treasurer Mrs. Deborah J. Needleman, Secretary/Clerk Mr. John N. Altomare, Esq., Member-at-Large Robert L. Mahar, Member-at-Large Dr. David A. Jordan, President Mr. Eric D. Batista Ms. Maureen Binienda Dr. Carol B. Donnelly Dr. Catherine Jones Dr. David Paydarfar Ms. Frances E. Polito Ms. Marianne E. Rogers Mr. David E. Simon Mr. Peter R. Stanton Mr. David K. Woodbury Seven Hills Foundation 81 Hope Ave. Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: 508-755-2340 sevenhills.org Full-time employees: 3,032 in 2021 Annual revenues: $312,035,524 (6/21) Year founded: 1953 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FUTURE GOALS Family Services of Central Massachusetts participates in the AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Senior Companion Program that recruits adults, aged 55 and over, to connect one-on-one with seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living and can benefit from socialization and friendship. Family Services of Central Massachusetts participates in the AmeriCorps RSVP Seniors Volunteer Program, part of a nationwide network of nearly 200,000 adults, aged 55 and over, who share their talents, skills, and life experiences with their communities in various capacities. YOU, Inc., specializing in behavioral health and education, is in need of volunteers to share their talents, from casual hobbies to their life's passion for the benefit of the agency's participants, clients, or the community. Seven Hills ASPiRE! day programs for adults with disabilities are always seeking a wide array of specialists on-site to volunteer their time to teach and socialize with participants. Seven Hills' Family Support Centers in Fitchburg, Sturbridge, Lowell, and Athol fill their event calendars with trainings, information sessions, workshops, creative activities, etc., with a call to volunteer experts in various fields to bring their knowledge and talent on-site or out in the community. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Online donations gratefully accepted year-round at sevenhills.org. Donation remittance envelopes are inserted in the Horizons newsletter. Seven Hills Foundation sends out an annual appeal in late fall. Seven Hills Foundation seeks and submits grant proposals for funding for all affiliates and their various programs. Donations of school and medical supplies as well as clothing gratefully accepted by Seven Hills Global Outreach (SHGO) for partners in eight developing nations around the world. Donations gratefully accepted for the Lori Lajoie and New Beginnings Charity Golf Tournaments as well as The Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival. Tribute and memorial donations are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org. Donations of non-cash assets, or through wills, trusts, life insurance policies, and/or IRAs are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org. Seven Hills ASPiRE! Workforce Readiness & Employment Program seeks partnerships with local businesses to establish competitive employment opportunities. Seven Hills ASPiRE! seeks volunteer opportunities in the local communities of Devens, Hopedale, and Worcester, Massachusetts— come share your talents! For other opportunities, please contact Kate Myshrall, vice president of advancement, at 508.983.1302 or kmyshrall@sevenhills.org "Before I became a member of the Board of Directors of Seven Hills, I worked in the field of education, special education, and residential services for about 45 years. Consequently, I knew of Seven Hills' reputation as a leader, an innovator, and an entrepreneurial organization. Most importantly for me, however, is that Seven Hills is client/ people-centered, offering personalized, compassionate care and service to some of society's most vulnerable children, adults, and families. What truly resonates with me is that Seven Hills provides its services and programs not only in the most efficient, fiscally responsible way, but also manages to deftly strike the balance of doing it all with care, commitment, and profound compassion. A lot of organizations try but simply can't accomplish the balancing act that Seven Hills has mastered beautifully." – Dr. Charles P. Conroy, Board Chair The Annual New Beginnings Charity Golf Tournament held in May raises funds for the Community Connections program, providing social, competitive, and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. The tournament needs sponsors, donors, auction items, volunteers and golfers. The Annual Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament needs sponsors, donors, auction items and volunteers each August. The Annual Bigger Dipper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival each June needs local ice cream proprietor donors and sponsors. The 70th Anniversary celebration in 2023 needs sponsors, advertisers, donors and auction items. Online donations gratefully accepted year-round at sevenhills.org. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

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