Worcester Business Journal

58 Giving Guide 2025 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS 1. To remain on the vanguard of behavioral health treatment through evidence-based, compassionate, innovative, and trauma-informed care in a holistic wellness environment at our Independence Hall location in Shrewsbury as well as our other treatment programs at our Worcester locations, addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; 2. To continue in the mission of ending veteran homelessness through the delivery of safe and stable housing programs, individualized support services, prevention programs, and tireless advocacy at the state and federal levels to drive systemic change; 3. To expand and augment new programs and services that effectively reach and support underserved and marginalized populations by first addressing and eliminating barriers to access; 4. To empower and support females in their recovery by providing comprehensive, gender-responsive programs and services, including expanded efforts to incorporate women's residential rehabilitation services that address their unique needs; 5. To provide critical suicide prevention services to service members, Veterans, and their families; 6. To implement and continuously innovate a comprehensive outreach approach to improving mental health outcomes and reducing homelessness and suicide risk through the Mobile Outreach Center initiative, with a dedicated focus on reaching rural and geographically underserved communities; 7. 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; 8. Implement a data and technology upgrade to strategically expand our reach to those in need, increase service to Veterans, enhance collaboration with providers, and reduce the time from initial contact to service delivery through improved data and operational efficiency. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor 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 4th Annual Recovery Summit on Sept. 26 hosted at our Shrewsbury location, Independence Hall. We kick off the festive season with the Annual Run4Veterans 5k run/walk, now hosted at Polar Park on November 2 and of course, on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 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 25th with our Holiday Harvest where we look to our generous donors' support to ensure enough turkeys and fixings are available for over 800 veterans and their families in the community to enjoy a anksgiving meal. We will open 2026 with our 29th 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 All of our annual events are made possible by the sponsorship of our community partners and corporate donors. For more information on sponsorship, please visit the Events page of our website, www.veteransinc.org. Help us reach our Veteran services goals and we'll help you meet your marketing and visibility goals! 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! With just a minimum of a $100 donation, you will receive a beautiful White House Christmas Ornament! is year, our goal is to surpass $250,000 in essential support of our mission and more than 6,000 Veterans annually! Veterans Inc. gratefully accepts donations all year long. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Food Services – Provide 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 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, and the biennial Gala Military Ball. Volunteers help with event planning, management, and promotion. Events & Programs for our Veterans - Sponsor events to include seasonal/ holiday parties, cookouts, Stand Down, and Holiday Harvest Events. Office Support – Help process seasonal donations and manage other special projects. Recreational Activities – Support or host movie nights, sporting events, fishing and board game tournaments. Service Projects – Host a corporate event or company-wide service project at our Historic Armory that can accommodate special projects. Run a Donation Drive – Collect a variety of items on our Wish List. 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 continue to be inspired by how Veterans Inc. adapts and grows to meet the evolving needs of our Veterans. is year, I am especially proud of the organization's expansion of behavioral health services, with a focus on serving the needs of our women Veterans. Veterans Inc. understands that every individual's journey and transition are unique, and they are committed to delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and accessible care. As a retired Air Force officer, I know the importance of that commitment— and I'm honored to be part of a team that truly puts our Veterans first." – 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: 179 Annual Revenues: $26,400,846 Year founded: 1990 MISSION STATEMENT To support Veterans and their families across America with a national referral hotline and direct care in all six New England states, Montana and North Dakota through the provision of specialized assistance to help Veterans regain self-sufficiency, coordinating access to housing, employment and training, case management, food security, behavioral healthcare, suicide prevention, and women's programs. SERVICE AREA Based in Worcester, with all programs available in Central MA; also serving Veterans and families directly in all six New England states, Montana and North Dakota, and across America with a national referral hotline. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 54% Government 36% Program Service 10% Foundations, Corporations, and Individual Donations Vincent J. Perrone President & CEO Denis M. Leary Executive Director

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