Worcester Business Journal

76 Giving Guide 2024 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Engage the community in ongoing, direct social action and advocacy in support of 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. Be a thought leader in the Central Mass region providing ongoing education and increased advocacy efforts related to racial equity. 4. Create a community that develops women's leadership and works toward achieving equity for women and girls. 5. Provide quality programs and services that fulfill our mission, while meeting community needs. 6. Participate as a partner in community initiatives that further reflect and support our mission. 7. Maintain financial stability and increase resources for greater financial independence and sustainability. 8. 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) - is event serves to educate, motivate, and inspire people to help build safe communities by raising awareness of domestic violence, supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. Tribute to Women - Katharine F. Erskine Awards (September) - Recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership in promoting racial justice and gender equity and have reached exemplary levels of achievement in their professions and communities. Stand Against Racism Community Breakfast (April) - rough this event, the YWCA aims to foster dialogue, promote understanding, and inspire action towards creating a more equitable and just society for all. 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 DAF Direct 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 Massachuse·s Elizabeth Thompson, Hanover Insurance Group, President-Elect Kristin Sawash, UniBank, Vice President Jeanie Connolly, Clinton Savings Bank, Treasurer Amane AbdelJaber, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, Clerk "I became involved with the YWCA Central MA mainly due to its mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women. e YWCA is a place where women lead, where women and girls are empowered to be the best versions of themselves, where families can obtain high quality early education and childcare services, and where the organization stands up to support equality and justice for the marginalized. It provides a way for me to support the things I believe in and to help move the needle forward towards equity, empowerment and belonging. For me, the YWCA represents hope for the next generation." - Monica Thomas-Bonnick, Board President 1 Salem Square Worcester, MA 01608 Phone: (508) 767-2505 ywcacm.org Full-time Employees: 85 Annual Revenues: $ 9,955,695 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 The YWCA Central Massachusetts serves 44 cities and towns throughout Greater Worcester and North Central Massachusetts. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 66% Government Fees/Grants 18% Program Service Fees 12% Contributions/Grants Deborah Hall Chief Executive Officer Monica Thomas- Bonnick Webster Five Board President

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