Worcester Business Journal

70 Giving Guide 2023 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Engage community in ongoing, direct social action and advocacy to create a supportive environment that fosters diversity and supports the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. 2. Assist women and their families in becoming independent and economically self-sufficient through direct service and advocacy. 3. Create a community that develops women's leadership and works toward achieving equity 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. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Purchase a ticket to attend or sponsor the YWCA's annual events including: • Domestic Violence Breakfast (October) • Tribute to Women (September) • Stand Against Racism (April) GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Donate online, by mail or by phone year-round. Make a one-time or recurring gi 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, x108 or at development@ywcacm.org. Bequests and Planned Gis – Make a legacy gi by including the YWCA Central Massachusetts in your will or trust. Donor-Advised Funds – e YWCA accepts gis from donor-advised funds in support of its programs/services. If you have a fund with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab or BNY Mellon, you can recommend a gi to the YWCA via DAFDirect on the agency's website, or you can request directly from your fund manager. Facebook Fundraisers – Create a Facebook Fundraiser to celebrate a birthday, in lieu of gis for the holidays or "just because" to benefit your favorite YWCA program. Share with your friends and ask them to make a donation too. In-kind Donations – Donate items on our Wish List – everything from household cleaning supplies to personal care products to bath/bedding and gi cards for food and gas. ese items directly benefit our programs and the participants they serve. Matching Gis – Contact your company's HR department to see if your employer will increase the impact of your donation to the YWCA with a matching gi. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES e YWCA has various volunteer opportunities available for individuals and small groups, for high school and college students, young female professionals, adults, and retirees. e YWCA is looking for adult female mentors for middle and high school girls and financial literacy coaches. To find out more, contact Human Resources at hr@ywcacm.org or complete a volunteer application available at ywcacm.org. YWCA Central Massachusežs Monica Thomas-Bonnick, Webster Five, President-Elect Elizabeth Thompson, Hanover Insurance Group, Vice President Kristin Sawash, UniBank, Treasurer Kristin DeSousa, Rhode Island Energy, Assistant Treasurer Amane AbdelJaber, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Clerk BOARD MEMBERS Natalie Anumba, PhD, UMass Chan Medical School Jennifer Bradford, MD, Family Health Center Jeanie Connolly, Bay State Savings Bank Lori Dawson, Worcester State University Marcielis Gonzalez, El Buen Samaritano Food Program Amanda Gregoire, Mass Development Finance Agency Kimberly Haddad, JD, MPH, Easy CV Patricia Leary, Community Volunteer Shantie Prashad, Country Bank Mary Ritchie Murphy, Pathways to Wellness Jennifer Safford, Clark University Doreen Samuels, Vanpool Transportation Company Elizabeth Wambui, Fontaine Brothers, Inc. Leigh Woodruff, Community Legal Aid of Central and Western MA Rubby Wuabu, Office of the District Attorney, Middle District "e YWCA Central Massachusetts' mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. is past year, we have seen how incredibly important it is to still fight and fight hard for these issues. I am honored to be a part of an organization that does this important work to build strong women leaders and to advocate for both women's and civil rights. Every day, the YWCA does this by assisting survivors of domestic violence, offering racial and gender equity trainings, providing high quality childcare to ensure women's economic development and freedom, and so much more. I am honored to Chair this board." - Christie Bik, Board President 1 Salem Square Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 767-2505 ywcacm.org Full-time Employees: 90 Annual Revenues: $10,915,121 Year founded: 1885 MISSION STATEMENT YWCA Central Massachusetts is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. SERVICE AREA Cities/towns throughout Greater Worcester and North Central Massachusetts TOP FUNDING SOURCES Government Fees/Grants $7,016,731 Program Service Fees $1,604,998 Contributions/Grants $1,749,647 Deb Hall Chief Executive Officer Christie Bik Fallon Health Board President BOARD OFFICERS

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