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18 Giving Guide 2023 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS e vision of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to broaden the scope of care, resources, advocacy, and services to an ever-widening circle of individuals with disabilities and disabling circumstances from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who desire to work, overcome barriers to opportunity, who need critical supports to prevail over disadvantages and who wish to achieve and preserve the prospect of a fulfilled life. is will be pursued through: 1. Strategic Growth: Position ourselves for sustainability through strategic and succession planning. Developing marketing, fundraising, and business expansion skills to provide a strong economic base for fulfilling the Agency's vision. Successfully raise $2.6 million over the next five years with the Hope Grows Here Capital Campaign, while expanding and modernizing day programs for individuals with disabilities, increasing residential housing, and gaining capital for a business innovation fund. 2. Talent Investment: Expanding our workforce by recruiting and retaining individuals with special talents; continuing education and training for our current workforce. 3. Organizational Readiness: Upgrading our mission to address the emerging needs of the Human Service Landscape. Continuing to strengthen our reputation for being an agency that is renowned for its ability to provide the highest possible quality services and the most satisfied participants, using the newest and most innovative service models. 4. Advocacy: Educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs. Work with other agencies or trade organizations to collaborate resources to create an economy of scale, providing more efficient, effective, and sustainable programs and services. 5. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Strengthening the agency's EDIB committee by promoting all aspects of the EDIB both within and outside of the agency. Valuing diversity and cultural differences and being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Please visit our website to learn more about future events. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Since 1956, the Center of Hope has offered a continually evolving list of services for persons with disabilities. e agency has grown far beyond its initial mission and first program, a school for children with intellectual disabilities, to its present state, offering a wide range of day and family support programs for both children and adults with disabilities. We are constantly focused on providing excellent services and meeting the needs of everyone we serve so they can achieve their greatest level of independence. Donations help us provide these quality services, raise awareness, create a more inclusive environment, provide opportunities, and provide a sense of hope. Hope changes everything and every donation helps create that hope. Ways to Give: • Donate Online at www. thecenteroope.org/support • Mail donations to Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 66, Southbridge, MA 01550 • Donate items to our agency thri store, Hope's Treasures located at 168 Mechanic Street, Southbridge, MA • Donate cans and bottles through our recycling program, Cans of Hope • Join our Hope Grows Here Capital Campaign VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteerism is always appreciated at any of our events and programs. Dates, times, and duties vary. Please reach out to the Director of Marketing for more details. Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. BOARD MEMBERS Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges Sherie Bombardier Alex Bowler Jayne Bowler Attorney Jeffrey Chasse Linda Cournoyer Cindy Sowa Forgit James Graham Patricia Lawrie Annette Lazili Geraldo Maldonado Barbara Reynolds "e Center of Hope Foundation is well known for its contributions to the individuals and communities they serve. at reputation is a direct result of the visionaries here who are true serving leaders and embrace the principles of inclusion, dignity and respect for all. My own son was welcomed here when most others rejected him as "too difficult." Now he is a thriving, much loved member of the Center of Hope family, just as he should be. It's an honor to be a member of the Board of Directors where I can give back in gratitude for their work." – Cheryl Ryan Chan, Board Chair 100 Foster St. P.O. Box 66, Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone: (508) 764-4085 www.thecenterofhope.org Full-time Employees: 160 Annual Revenues: $11,467,350 Year founded: 1956 MISSION STATEMENT It is our mission to provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services, and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible. SERVICE AREA The Center of Hope serves individuals throughout 64 towns in Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut through day habilitation programs, family support programs, employment placement programs, and advocacy. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 29% MassHealth 18% MA Department of Developmental Services 12% CT Department of Developmental Services Cindy Howard CEO Cheryl Ryan Chan Board Chair BOARD OFFICERS

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