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52 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2014 www.wbjournal.com Veterans Inc. Future Goals To improve the lives of veterans and their families by expanding capacity and services to meet needs. To reduce homelessness among veterans and their families by providing housing and support services needed to prevent and/or end homelessness. To continue to find and implement new programs and services for new veterans and returning military service members suffering from issues related to pre/post- deployment, readjustment, reintegration, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress – as well as their family members during and post-deployment. To expand our nationally recognized Employment & Training Program to assist new veterans and returning military service members to include utilizing education benefits, enrolling in an institution of higher education, and/or obtaining meaningful employment. To improve and expand services for veterans facing the debilities of aging. To continue to find and implement new wellness programs and services to assist female veterans and veterans with families. Fundraising Events/Opportunities Freedom Song Festival, a family-friendly, outdoor event featuring live music, children's activities and a photo booth – Saturday, September 27, 2014, 2pm to 7pm at 59 South St., Shrewsbury. Gala Military Ball – Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Historic Armory, 44 Salisbury St., Worcester. Catered by Pepper's Fine Catering. Cocktails at 5:30pm. Dinner at 7pm. Includes music by Dale LePage and a performance by the National WWII Museum's Victory Belles. Veterans Memorial 5K Road Race & Walk – Sunday, No- vember 9, 2014 at 59 South St., Shrewsbury. Registration: 10:30am – Noon. Race starts at 1pm. Kids race held prior. Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 69 Grove St., Worcester. 8:30am to 11:30 am. Enjoy a great breakfast and thank our veterans in person before the parade honoring their service to our country. 18th Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic – Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Heritage Country Club, Charlton. Shotgun start at 9am. Steak dinner, raffles, prizes, and golf! For more information or to sponsor, please contact Amanda Riik at 800-482-2565 x 123 or amandariik@veteransinc.org. Volunteer Opportunities Opportunities to volunteer your time, skills, and knowledge to help veterans at Veterans Inc. include: • Assisting with fundraising events • Running a food, clothing or toiletry drive • Facilitating events for our veterans, including cookouts, movie nights, sport activities, health and wellness programs (yoga or nutrition workshops) and outings (fishing trips, nature walks) • Helping with the Food Pantry or daily hot meals program • Teaching a class in your field (money management, healthcare) • Offering administrative support or helping with repairs and maintenance of our grounds and facilities For more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@veteransinc.org or at 800-482-2565 x 196. Giving Opportunities Veterans Inc. could not provide the level of services it does without the generous contributions of individuals and businesses. Veterans Inc. welcomes contributions of money, time (see Volunteer Opportunities), and in-kind donations such as food, clothing, vehicles and more. The Veterans Inc. Annual Fund provides critical ongoing support of our programs and services with the greatest need. Unrestricted gifts to the annual fund are an important source of steady income. Donations are gratefully accepted anytime at 69 Grove St., Worcester or online at www.veteransinc.org. Financial support to implement our organizational goals is greatly needed. Every tax-deducible dollar you give helps Veterans Inc. bring a comprehensive range of professional services to veterans in need and their family members. To arrange for an endowment or planned gift, or for other giving opportunities, please contact Allison Alaimo at 800- 482-2565, ext. 130, or at allisonalaimo@veteransinc.org. In addition, you can help Veterans Inc. by renting a meeting or conference space at Independence Hall, our 22-acre facility in Shrewsbury. Contact events@veteransinc.org for more information. Board of Directors Denis M. Leary, Executive Director Vincent J. Perrone, Lt. Colonel, USAF (retired) President & CEO MISSION STATEMENT Service area: Headquartered in Worcester, MA; serving all of New England and offering referral resources nationwide To be there for our veterans and their families in their time of need by providing support services, including temporary and emergency housing; counseling; employment services; job training; family programs; benefits counseling and advocacy; transportation; temporary financial assistance; health and wellness; food services; and childcare services. Federal......................... 68% State ............................ 11% Other ........................... 21% Top funding sources: George M. Bourisk, FM Global, Treasurer Roland W. Bercume, Director of Pharmacy, UMASS, Secretary Patrick J. Murphy, Chair , Personnel Committee, Captain, USMC (Veteran) Dr. Barbara Rugo, Captain, USAF (Veteran) (retired) Victoria C. Vitucci, Lt. Colonel, USAF (retired) S. Sam Slep, Major, USAF (retired) Edward Burkart, Veteran Services Coordinator, Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs, Lt. Colonel, USAF (retired) Veterans Inc. 69 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: 800-482-2565 www.veteransinc.org Full-time employees: 95 Annual revenues: $10,015,262 Year founded: 1990