Worcester Business Journal

58 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Grow an organizational culture that attracts and retains employees whose principles align with our Seven Hills Core Values: Respect & Kindness | Integrity | Teamwork | Innovation | Service to Others. 2. Develop, align, and maintain an operational infrastructure that effectively supports and meets the short- and long-term needs of Seven Hills Foundation, staff, and our consumers. 3. Continue to develop a diverse leadership team that reflects the communities we serve while engaging employees across the organization. 4. Encourage and support the professional training and development of our employees. 5. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders with a brand that is recognized for why it exists. 6. Provide industry-leading telehealth, remote support and monitoring, and assistive technology services. 7. Provide the highest-quality person- centered care consistent with evidence- based best practices. 8. Position client engagement at the center of our work with a focus on customer service and satisfaction. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES e 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. e tournament needs sponsors, donors, auction items, volunteers, and golfers. e Annual Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament held in August, raises funds to support unmet program needs and seeks sponsors, donors, auction items, and volunteers. e Call to Care Fund ensures people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities receive the care they need to reach their fullest potential and a lifetime of health and happiness. sevenhills.org/donate. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Online donations gratefully accepted year-round at sevenhills.org/donate. Donation remittance envelopes are inserted in the Horizons newsletter, distributed to all Seven Hills stakeholders twice annually. Seven Hills Foundation sends out an annual appeal by mail 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 for partners in eight developing nations around the world. Tribute and memorial donations are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org/donate. Donations of non-cash assets or through wills, trusts, life insurance policies, and/or IRAs are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org/giving. For information, please get in touch with Kate Myshrall, vice president of advancement, at 508.983.1302 or kmyshrall@sevenhills.org. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteering is an important way to make a difference at Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates. Sharing your talents and enthusiasm will make a dramatic, positive impact on the people we support—improving the quality of life for everyone. Examples of current volunteer opportunities include: Family Services of Central Massachusetts operates the AmeriCorps 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; and 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. Seven Hills Family Services relies on volunteer coaches and unified partners to host 12 Special Olympic competitive sports teams, as well as a host of recreation activities, including arts, music, and health & wellness. Consider making a difference by contacting Kate Myshrall, vice president of advancement, at 508.983.1302 or kmyshrall@sevenhills.org, or visiting sevenhills.org/get-involved/volunteer. Seven Hills Foundation Dr. Tammy Murray, Chair Dr. Catherine Jones, 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. Kathleen M. Jordan, President & CEO BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Maureen Binienda Dr. Carol B. Donnelly Mr. Eric L. Goodwine Dr. David Paydarfar Mr. Seth A. Pitts Ms. Frances E. Polito Ms. Marianne E. Rogers Mr. David E. Simon Mr. Peter R. Stanton Mr. David K. Woodbury "Seven Hills Foundation instills confidence in the many communities in which it operates, knowing that people with significant life challenges can access the highest quality care delivered by outstanding professionals. Seven Hills is a standout in the health and human services sector because of its Core Values. Craed by staff, the Values resonate with me: Respect and Kindness – Integrity – Teamwork – Innovation – Service to Others. e importance of these values truly relates the quality of the professionals who have chosen to care for others as their life's work. I admire their steadfast belief in the abilities of the people they support and providing the care and encouragement to experience life to the fullest potential." - Dr. Tammy Murray, Board Chair 81 Hope Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: (508) 755-2340 sevenhills.org Full-time Employees: 3,720 Annual Revenues: FY 2023: $407,892,875 Year founded: 1953 MISSION STATEMENT 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. SERVICE AREA Seven Hills provides services throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island through Seven Hills Foundation and affiliates, and eight developing countries through the Seven Hills Global Outreach affiliate. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 32.8% MA Office of Child Care Services 31.6% MA Department of Developmental Disabilities 12.5% MA Department of Medical Assistance Dr. Kathleen M. Jordan President & CEO Dr. Tammy Murray Board Chair

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