Worcester Business Journal

14 Giving Guide 2026 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com FUTURE GOALS Over the next three years, we will strengthen our foundation and expand our impact through four interconnected pillars: Growth and Impact: We're expanding our presence across Massachusetts and beyond, pursuing strategic partnerships and building a more diversified funding base so shis in policy don't disrupt the lives of the people who count on us. Workforce Enhancement: Strong services start with strong teams. We're investing in meaningful career development and a workplace culture built to attract and retain people committed to this work. Culture of Quality: We're raising the bar on every dimension of service, from clinical practices and enabling technologies to the physical spaces where people spend their days. e people we support deserve environments that reflect our values, and so do the staff who show up for them. Aspire Living & Learning Aspire Living & Learning Headquarters: 575 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, VT 05601 Massachusetts Operations: 484 Lancaster St, Leominster, MA 01453 Phone: 978-285-7500 www.allinc.org Employees: 925 Annual Revenue: $93.7 million Year Founded: 1981 MISSION STATEMENT Aspire serves neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving SERVICE AREA Aspire serves communities across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maryland. Our Massachusetts operations are headquartered in Leominster, where we provide community- based day supports, behavioral health services, and residential supports throughout Central Massachusetts. TOP FUNDING SOURCES 78%: Medicaid 21%: School Districts 1%: Foundations and Private Donations External Engagement: For decades, Aspire has done meaningful work without much fanfare. We're building our philanthropic capacity, elevating our profile as a sector leader, and showing up more visibly as advocates for the people we serve at the community and policy level. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Community support is not just appreciated, it's what empowers us to go further. We're cultivating relationships with individuals, businesses, and foundations whose values align with ours, and developing signature events and experiences that will bring our mission to life in ways that are engaging, memorable, and grounded in real impact. Whether you are looking to give, partner, or simply learn more about the work happening in your community, we would love to connect. Visit give.allinc.org or reach out directly to start the conversation. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Your gi to Aspire supports neurodiverse children and adults who are building skills, pursuing their passions, and contributing to their communities. Aspire accepts gis year- round at give.allinc.org. Our annual year-end campaign is a natural entry point, but meaningful giving happens in every season. Looking to maximize your impact? Ask your employer about matching gis, or explore tax-smart options like IRA charitable rollovers, stock gis, and estate planning. Every contribution, at any level, helps us go further for the people who count on us. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES At Aspire, volunteers play an important role in enriching the lives of the people we support and strengthening our communities. Whether you have a special skill, professional expertise, creative talent, or simply a desire to make a difference, we would love to explore how your interests can align with meaningful opportunities to engage. Visit allinc.org/volunteer to start the conversation. "The people Aspire supports are discovering what they're good at, building lives on their own terms, and contributing to communities in ways that matter every day. That doesn't happen by accident. It happens because this organization gets it right. When you find something that gets it right, you show up for it. You fund it. You tell everyone you know about it. That's why I'm here." - Katie Franco, Board Chair Erica Hare Chief Executive Officer Katie Franco Board Chair Katie Franco, Board Chair, Partner & Principal Consultant, Square Root Consulting Jennifer Emens-Butler, Treasurer, Chief Legal Officer, Vermont Economic Development Authority John MacLeod, Secretary, Senior Vice President, Newline by Fifth Third Bank BOARD MEMBERS John Barrett, CFO, Cadmium Sky Barsch, Publishing & Organizational Leader Ellis Brewster, Consultant, LB Strategies LLC Larcina Carrington-Wynn, President, Carrington Financial Services, LLC Monica DeNeale, General Counsel, ORBCOMM Inc. John Flynn, Enterprise Initiatives Implementation Director, UConn Health Jennifer Krzykowski, Clinical Care Manager, Advanced Behavioral Health Susan Sheckley, Registered Nurse, Retired

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