Worcester Business Journal

28 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS Transportation for Residents – Undertake further planning and implementation to address the transportation needs of the residents. Accessibility and Safety Upgrades to the Facilities – Invest and secure resources to renovate the resident bathrooms with accessibility upgrades (e.g., walk-in shower stalls, raised toilets, grab bars) and other improvements that enhance resident life. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging (DEIAB) – Undertake several initiatives including board and staff training, board and staff recruitment, cultural celebrations that reflect the Colony community, universal signage, and other areas of organizational culture that will create a strong sense of belonging. Strengthen the IT Infrastructure – Enhance the resident experience by building on its current efforts to increase the capacity and affordability of information technology and add shared technology for use by residents. Strengthen Internal & External Communications – Undertake communications development internally and externally, including updates to the Colony website with a strong user interface. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES We accept donations of money and gi cards to local establishments and Amazon that we give away at our annual event and other functions during the year. e primary fundraising effort is to fund a Wellness Nurse who supports residents to live their healthiest lives. e Wellness Nurse provides education on a variety of health topics, demonstrates the use of a variety of products (e.g. blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors), explains medications and possible drug interactions, and provides the link between our complicated and confusing medical system and Colony residents. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES ere are three ways your business can give to Colony Retirement Homes: 1. Colony III hosts a mandatory meal program that provides nutritious meals for lunch and dinner 365 days a year. We would love to be able to subsidize that program so some residents' funds would be le to purchase other necessities such as personal care items, clothing, and food for breakfast. 2. Wellness Nursing – we are committed to providing wellness nursing services that have become invaluable to our residents, helping to avoid a trip to the hospital, or having a smooth transition home aer a hospital or rehab stay. 3. Transportation for trips – residents rely on public transportation and taxis for necessary travel but we would like to create a transportation fund for group trips, for smaller groups, and bus trips to places in and out of Worcester such as WooSox games, Wright's Chicken Farm, and casinos. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Colony recently hired a volunteer coordinator. Contacting her directly at (508) 755-0444 would be best to see how you can become involved. Volunteers support residents in many ways including transportation to/ from appointments, reading mail for those who are visually or cognitively impaired, and providing friendly visiting. Colony Retirement Homes Michael Mills, Retired, Business Consultant, President Robert Woodland, PhD., Retired, Vice President Bradford Campbell, President for Central Mass Employer's Association, Treasurer Dr. Constance Nichols, Retired, Clerk BOARD MEMBERS Reverend Jane Willan, Senior Pastor, First Church West Hartford Reverend Margaret Gifford, Retired Dianne Mann, Retired Andie Byrd, Nonprofit and Philanthropy Consultant Christopher Evans, Regional Contracting Manager, WellSense Health Plan Maydee Morales, Worcester Community Action Council Resiliency Center Director Tracie Moore, CPIM, Director,Baskin- Robbins Brand Supply Nina Dow, Attorney, Bowditch and Dewey I experienced elder care through my mother. Part of my reason for joining the board is, in the words of Hubert Humphrey, "…the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped." I believe it is also the moral test of the individual. We serve the elderly, those in the shadows of life, and the handicapped. I am fortunate to offer my assistance. - Michael Mills, Board President 101 Chadwick Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 755-0444 www.colonyretirementhomes.org Full-time Employees: 25 MISSION STATEMENT To address with respect the needs of our residents, focusing on security, purposefulness, and wellness of mind, body, and spirit. All are welcome to live their authentic selves. Residents enjoy a variety of activities in spacious and well-maintained common areas. SERVICE AREA Worcester and Holden TOP FUNDING SOURCES Colony Retirement Homes is funded 100% by the federal department of Housing and Urban Development. Marianne Delorey, PhD Executive Director Michael Mills Board President

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