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34 Giving Guide 2025 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Secure resources to achieve a measure of financial stability, ensuring the organization has the capacity to continue its mission of advancing public health in the North Central region through raising community awareness, coalition organizing, and advocacy; 2. Strengthen and expand transportation systems in the region through the establishment of a Transportation Management Association, a Regional Coordinating Council, and a regional Mobility Master Plan; 3. Build a resilient and equitable local food system through continued partnership in the Local Food Works coalition; 4. Complete a regional, Age-Friendly Plan endorsed by AARP; 5. Expand access to equitable maternal care in the region in collaboration with healthcare providers, social service organizations, and community leaders and residents; 6. Continue to provide the training, resources, and platform for community members to advocate on the issues that impact their health and wellbeing, especially those community members whose voices are oen unheard; 7. Improve the social connectedness and self-determination of our communities through continuous opportunities to engage, lead, and make meaningful contributions to community health. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES While we do not host fundraising events, we recently launched a web store where supporters can purchase merchandise and proceeds help fund our youth engagement activities. https://healthequity.itemorder.com/ shop/home GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Online donations are gratefully accepted year-round at https://www. chna9.org/196/Donate. Individual and organizational donors may fund donor-directed projects aligned with the regional Community Health Improvement Plan by contacting the Executive Director at chelsey@chna9.org. Find out about coalition membership and sponsorship opportunities at https://www.chna9.org/250/Give-and- Receive. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We coordinate with partner organizations to place volunteers who can conduct trainings and informational seminars; organize community events, meetings and listening sessions; or organize and/ or participate in community-led projects and programs such as digital literacy trainings, advocacy events, volunteer driver programs, immigrant services, and more. We also have a Youth Advisory Council and a Spanish-speaking Ambassadors group. Interested individuals can contact chelsey@chna9.org with a description of their geographic and topical areas of interest. Heal³ Equity Partnership of Nor© Central Mass Ayn Yeagle, Growing Places, Vice President Peter MacDonald, Sunrise Senior Living, Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Aguilar, Pathways for Change Sarah Caiazzo-Pyke, youth director Mary Giannetti, Heywood Healthcare Garry Gleckel, community member Irene Hernandez, Active Life Adult Day Center Therese LaRose, community member Brandon Robbins, Ginny's Helping Hand Deborah Stone, Fitchburg State University Marielle Vega, community member Kirby Lecy, Department of Public Health, ex officio "I was honored to accept a nomination to join the board of CHNA9 – now operating as the Health Equity Partnership of North Central Massachusetts – because I recognize the organization's vital role in advancing community health and its comprehensive approach. In my capacity as the Prevention Coordinator for the City of Gardner, I see board service as an opportunity to strengthen the coordination of prevention initiatives across the diverse communities we serve. It has been a privilege to collaborate with such a dedicated, well- balanced, and diverse group of professionals and community members – each bringing valuable perspectives and lived experiences to the table." - Veronika Patty, Board President PO Box 307 Westminster, MA 01473 Phone: (508) 887-5647 chna9.org Full-time Employees: 1 Annual Revenues: $211,307 Year founded: 1992 MISSION STATEMENT To bring together and support diverse voices to promote health equity in North Central Mass, building communities in which all people have a fair chance to pursue educational and career goals, feel safe and valued, and thrive where they live, work, learn, and play. SERVICE AREA North Central Massachusetts: Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Barre, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Hardwick, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, New Braintree, Oakham, Pepperell, Princeton, Rutland, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, and Winchendon. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 63% Grants awarded by state agencies, specifically the Department of Public Health 25% Grants and awards from foundations 8% Contracts Chelsey Patriss Executive Director Veronika Patty Prevention Coordinator for the City of Gardner Health Department Board President Health Equity Partnership of North Central Mass

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