Worcester Business Journal

50 Giving Guide 2025 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. Ensure a cohesive community of belonging for staff and people supported. 2. Enhance operational infrastructure with Technology and Communications that increase productivity. 3. Evolve our learning and development hub that supports staff credentialing, ongoing training, career pathways pursuits, and tuition assistance resources. 4. Identify and nurture new funding sources to sustain existing programs facing budget cuts and infuse innovation into the program pipeline. 5. Reinforce the WHY of what we do to raise awareness for people of all abilities facing life challenges, and the critical function of the Health and Human Services sector. 6. Stay on the leading edge of service delivery, integrating telehealth, assistive technology, and AI into traditional operations. 7. Strengthen our strategy for staff longevity, beginning with recruitment, orientation, ongoing training and mentorship, recognition, and career growth pathways. 8. Ensure each participant's optimal level of satisfaction across programs using evidence-based practices and data evaluation. 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 needs at Seven Hills and needs 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. To learn more, please contact Kate Myshrall, vice president of Advancement, 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. Seven Hills Family Services relies on volunteer coaches and unified partners to host Special Olympic competitive sports teams, as well as a host of recreation activities, including arts, music, health & wellness fun. 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. Catherine Jones, Vice Chair Mr. Raymond L. Quinlan, Treasurer Mrs. Deborah J. Needleman, Secretary/Clerk Mr. John N. Altomare, Esq., Member-at-Large Mr. Robert L. Mahar, Member-at-Large BOARD MEMBERS 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 "As both Board Chair of the Seven Hills Foundation and Director of Special Education for Worcester Public Schools, I am continually inspired by the mission and impact of this organization. Seven Hills resonates deeply with me because it meets individuals and families where they are—with compassion, dignity, and the support they need to thrive. In my role with the school district, I see firsthand the barriers our students and families face—barriers that cannot be addressed by schools alone. Seven Hills is a trusted partner, stepping in with critical services that extend beyond the classroom and into the heart of our community. Its commitment to inclusion, equity, and holistic care aligns with everything we strive for in public education." - Dr. Tammy Murray, Board Chair 81 Hope Avenue Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: (508) 755-2340 sevenhills.org Total active employees as of May 28, 2025: 3,953 Annual Revenues: (FY24) $466,262,361 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 in 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 35.2% MA Office of Child Care Services 28.0% MA Department of Developmental Disabilities 24.9% MA Department of Medical Assistance/ Other Dr. Kathleen Jordan President & CEO Tammy Murray, Ed.D. Director of Special Education, Worcester Public Schools Board Chair

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