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70 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. To remain on the vanguard of behavioral health treatment by continuing and expanding evidence- based, compassionate, innovative, and trauma-informed care in a holistic wellness environment at our Independence Hall treatment facility in Shrewsbury and at our Worcester location addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 2. To reduce Veteran homelessness by providing housing and support programs, prevention services, and advocacy at the federal and state level. 3. To continue promoting awareness of and appreciation for the sacrifices made by Veterans and their families for all of us, including the challenges that put them at greater risk for homelessness, substance use and mental health disorders. 4. To expand and augment new programs and services for underserved and marginalized populations. 5. To empower and support females in their recovery, by providing comprehensive, gender-responsive programs and services that address their unique needs. 6. To provide critical suicide prevention services to service members, Veterans, and their families. 7. To implement a comprehensive outreach approach to improving mental health outcomes and reducing homelessness and suicide risk by introducing a new Mobile Outreach Center initiative. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor and/or join us for our events throughout the year! For an in depth look at all of our events and ways to provide essential support to our Veterans in need please visit www.Veteransinc.org/. is fall we look forward to hosting a full calendar of important and dynamic events, beginning with our 3rd Annual Recovery Summit on September 19th hosted at our Shrewsbury location at Independence Hall. is year we celebrate our biennial Gala Military Ball back at our Historic Armory, October 19th . An evening filled with food, music, and a tribute to our heroes in service. We kick off the festive season with the Annual Run4Veterans 5k run/walk, now hosted at Polar Park on November 3rd and of course, on Veterans Day, November 11th we celebrate our honored servicemen and women with our annual Pancake Breakfast (free to all) at our headquarters at 69 Grove St. in Worcester followed by the City's Veterans Day Parade, and November 26 with our Holiday Harvest where we look to our generous donors' support to ensure enough turkeys and fixings are available for over 700 Veterans and their families in the community to enjoy a anksgiving meal. We will open 2025 with our 28th Annual Charity Golf Classic in May followed by our 20th Annual Stand Down- e Largest Veteran-focused Resource Fair in Central MA., in June. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES is fall we kick off the Veterans Inc. Annual Appeal; keep an eye out as you won't want to miss the opportunity to give and to receive! It is our tradition, with just a minimum of a $100 donation, you will receive a beautiful White House Christmas Ornament! is year our goal is to surpass $200,000 in essential support of our mission and over 6,000 Veterans annually! Veterans Inc. gratefully accepts donations all year long. For in-kind donations, please visit our website for our most up to date Wishlist. Goods for our food pantry are always appreciated. For questions about donations, to set up a donation drive, or donate a raffle basket please send inquiries to donations@Veteransinc.org. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Food Services – Help hand out food to our Veterans and their families in Worcester County at our food pantry or help serve or sponsor a meal in our hot meals program. Our food pantry is open on the first and third ursday and every Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fundraising & Community Events – Assist with our annual Golf Tournament, Recovery Summit, Pancake Breakfast, Run4Veterans 5K Road Race, and the biennial Gala Military Ball. Volunteers help with event planning, management, and promotion. Events & Programs for our Veterans - Help by sponsoring events to include seasonal/holiday parties, cookouts, our annual, Stand Down, and our annual Holiday Harvest. Office Support – Help Veterans Inc. process seasonal donations and manage other special projects. Recreational Activities – Spend a few hours doing a recreational activity. Examples include movie nights, basketball or soball games, tennis, fishing, nature walks, and board game tournaments. Service Projects – Host a corporate event or company-wide service project at our Historic Armory and Drill Hall. With its expansive, open layout, it offers the perfect venue to accommodate large groups or special projects. Run a Donation Drive – Collect items on our Wish List. Food, clothing, toiletry, and gi cards. For volunteer opportunities, please email givetime@Veteransinc.org. Veterans Inc. Vincent J. Perrone, LT Colonel, USAF (Retired) President & CEO Denis M. Leary, LT, Mass State Guard, Executive Director George M. Bourisk, Treasurer Roland W. Bercume, Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Patrick J. Murphy, Captain, USMC (Veteran), Chair, Personnel Committee Stanley M. Jonutis, Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired) Ralph D. Sabatino, PhD Edward D. Burkart, Jr., Lt Colonel, USAF (Retired) Victoria C. Vitucci, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired) "As a board member, I see first hand how Veterans Inc. goes above and beyond to offer the support that is needed to our veterans by providing comprehensive care through housing, employment, behavioral health, and an array of supportive services. Veterans Inc. embodies the spirit of service and commitment that defined my career in the Air Force, and that is why it's an honor to be part of a team that relentlessly strives to make a tangible difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country." – Victoria C. Vitucci, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired), Veterans Inc. Board Member 69 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (508) 791-1213 www.veteransinc.org Full-time Employees: 170 Annual Revenues: $23,617,069 Year founded: 1990 MISSION STATEMENT To be there for our Veterans and their families in their time of need with the ultimate goal to end homelessness among Veterans. To help our Veterans regain self- sufficiency through the provision of holistic supportive services, including housing, employment and training, case management, food security, health and wellness, family support programs, women, and childcare services. SERVICE AREA Veterans Inc. is in all six New England States as well as North Dakota and Montana. The Service area expands across the United States with a toll-free number connecting Veterans and their families to resources. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 58% Government 31% Program Service 8% Foundations, Corporations, and Individual Donations Vincent J. Perrone President & CEO Denis M. Leary Executive Director

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