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12 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2014 www.wbjournal.com Ascentria Care Alliance (formerly Lutheran Social Services of New England) Future Goals 1. To implement an innovative client-centered model of care that empowers individuals and families to become self- sufficient and thrive in every aspect of their lives. 2. To expand and initiate new programs and collaborations that provide our clients with the tools and resources they need to be successful, both personally and as members of the community. 3. To expand and enhance our partnerships with faith- based organizations, corporations, foundations, donors, volunteers and others. 4. To develop new workforce opportunities and sustainable resources through social enterprise initiatives. Fundraising Events/Opportunities Ascentria Care Alliance is planning a number of exciting events for 2014-2015. To ensure the most up-to-date information, please join our mailing list at ascentria.org. Our email communications and website feature client stories, the impact of donor investments, upcoming events, opportunities to get involved and much more. Volunteer Opportunities Our volunteers collaborate with us in productive and creative ways to enhance organizational capacity, empower our clients and strengthen our communities. Tutoring, providing pro bono professional services and skills training are just a few examples of how our volunteers effect real and lasting change in others. Our staff and the people that we serve truly appreciate and value our volunteers! Our volunteers find their work to be impactful, interesting and tremendously rewarding. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout New England. See our complete list at ascentria.org/ volunteer. Please call us at 774.243.3900 for more information. Giving Opportunities Ascentria Care Alliance is one of the largest and most dynamic faith-based social service agencies in New England, serving nearly 20,000 persons annually, including children, youth and families; persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness; refugees, including unaccompanied refugee minors; and older adults. We have a vibrant, effective presence in Central Massachusetts, assisting clients with economic, legal and educational challenges. We cultivate hope and confidence through workforce development, education and volunteer opportunities; and stimulate positive transformations by providing people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their lives. Donors support Ascentria through our holiday and spring appeals. Donations are gratefully accepted year round at ascentria.org. Additional opportunities to give include employer matching gift programs, gifts of stock, and planned gifts. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. In-kind contributions are greatly appreciated. Please see our website for additional information. Individuals or corporations interested in making a donation or exploring sponsorship opportunities are invited to contact our Development Department at 774-243-3900 or Deb Cistoldi at DCistoldi@ascentria.org. Board of Directors Jeffrey Kinney Board Chair Angela Bovill President and CEO MISSION STATEMENT Service area: All six New England states: Massachusetts programs are located in Worcester, Andover, Brockton, West Springfield and Sutton. We are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life's challenges. Program Revenues.... 92.3% Contributions, Gifts & Grants ......................... 5.9% Other .......................... 1.8% Top funding sources: Jeffrey Kinney, Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank, Chair The Rev. Canon Hannah Anderson Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire Michael Balinskas General Manager, PowerHawke, Inc. Kenneth Bohlin President and CEO, Informa USA Angela Bovill, Ascentria Care Alliance, President and CEO Karen Gaylin HR executive (retired), Secretary Garth Greimann, Chief Administrative Officer, Berkshire Partners, Financial Secretary The Rev. Ross Goodman Pastor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Arlington The Rev. James Hazelwood Bishop, New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Ascentria Care Alliance 14 East Worcester Street, Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 774-243-3900 ascentria.org Employees: Full-time: 485 Part-time and per diem: 887 Annual revenues: $60,427,543 Year founded: 1872 Our commitment to develop sustainable solutions that extend beyond today's traditional support systems will empower people to reach independence, where possible, and provide the opportunity to live fulfilling lives. – Jeffrey Kinney, Board Chair and Angela Bovill, President and CEO Sonja Hegymegi, CPA (retired) Juliana Langille, Executive Director, Community Connections of Brockton William Mayo, IT executive Barbara Ruhe Ruhe and Ruhe, Attorneys at Law Dr. Donald Sweet Principal, Vital Growth Consulting Group The Rev. Timothy Yeadon President, New England District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod