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60 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2014 www.wbjournal.com Y.O.U., Inc. welcomes caring and qualified volunteers in a number of our programs for youth and families. Volunteer opportunities include such activities as assisting with the planning and organization of special events, mentoring or tutoring youth in our college access or residential programs, offering specialized programs such as money management or healthy cooking to the parents in our Intensive Foster Care program, completing small one-day projects in our Residential programs (e.g. painting or general landscaping) and soliciting donations for our annual Adopt-a-Child program, which provides gifts to hundreds of youngsters in need during the holiday season. For more information on volunteer opportunities and their corresponding time commitments, please call Lenore Rust at 508-770-0511 ext. 111. Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. Future Goals • Invest in and cultivate our high-performing workforce to sustain exceptional service quality and facilitate organiza- tional growth. • Expand our mission impact through community connection and collaborative relationships and alliances. • Strengthen our behavioral healthcare, child welfare and educational service reach through clinical, professional, organic and geographic growth opportunities. • Demonstrate community impact by measuring and com- municating outcomes to our key clients and funding sources, as well as to the broader community. • Sustain and strengthen our role as an industry leader in child welfare, education and behavioral healthcare services. Fundraising Events/Opportunities We offer ongoing Corporate Sponsorship, in-kind donation, and volunteer opportunities for the following events: Y.O.U. Ball - Gala for Kids (November 2014) The Gala for Kids draws more than 350 guests, including many leaders of Worcester's business and civic communities, and offers outstanding sponsor visibility before and during the event. The Gala includes both live and silent auctions, for which donations are gratefully accepted, as well as a formal dinner, live music and entertainment. SkiFest (December – March) Our annual SkiFest includes the winter-long sale of discounted lift tickets via our website and other social media outlets, capped off by a fun day of skiing at Wachusett for the youth in our programs. Corporate sponsorship opportunities for the event include print and radio media exposure. Moe Boisvert Invitational - Golf for Kids (Spring 2015) A newer event for our agency, the Moe Boisvert Invitational brings Board members, business leaders, staff and guests together for a day of golf, dinner, raffles, and networking. Registration for this tournament is open to the public, and we welcome corporate sponsors and raffle donations for this event. Y.O.U., Inc. Ride for the Kids (June 2015) Our annual Ride for the Kids draws motorcycle enthusiasts from across Central Massa- chusetts for a beautiful ride that begins in Worcester and ends at the Eight Points Sportsman's Club in Boylston, MA. The rally in- cludes live music, great food and plenty of valuable raffle items. Corporate sponsors and raffle donors are gratefully welcomed. Volunteer Opportunities Giving Opportunities The collective support of individuals, private foundations and corporate sponsorships enables us to provide exceptional behavioral health services to more than 12,000 children, adolescents and families each year. Questions about any of the giving opportunities listed below can be directed to our Development office at 508-849-5600 ext. 327. Corporate Impact Program - Throughout the year, investors in our Corporate Impact Program enjoy significant visibility and sponsor benefits, including signage at special events and agency meetings, web and social media exposure, complimentary tickets and speaking opportunities. Annual Appeal - Our agency conducts an Annual Appeal by mail in November and April each fiscal year, and we feature all other special appeals and events on our website each month. In-Kind Donations - We welcome in-kind donations of goods and services for raffles and silent auctions at most events. Adopt-a-Child - Each December Y.O.U., Inc. staff members solicit and collect holiday gifts and monetary donations, which provide gifts to as many as 1,000 at-risk youth in our care each year. Planned Giving - Our Greenwood Society comprises generous individuals who have named Y.O.U., Inc. as the beneficiary of a planned gift. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the benefits of a legacy gift and the impact it can have on the work we do. We gratefully accept secure online donations year-round, via our website, www.youinc.org. Board of Directors Thomas Jenkins Retired - St. Gobain Corporation, Board Chair Elizabeth Folcarelli, PhD, ABD President and CEO MISSION STATEMENT Service area: Y.O.U., Inc. serves clients from cities and towns across all of Central, North Central and South Central Massachusetts. To provide youth and families with opportunities to fulfill their potential and build a brighter future. Managed Care .............. 52% Department of Children and Families ....................... 27% City, State, Federal and Private Funding ....................... 21% Top funding sources: Samantha McDonald, Fletcher Tilton PC, Vice Chair Thomas Doherty, Corporate Benefit Plans/Premier College Athlete Advisory Group, Treasurer Tom McGregor, Santander Bank, Secretary/Clerk Reverend Clyde Talley, A.M.E. Zion Church, Assistant Secretary/Clerk Roy Angel, Mass Development April Aulick, eWide Technology Solutions Matthew Beaton, MA House of Representatives Robert Carnegie, R. Carnegie Associates, Inc. Donroy Ferdinand, Metso Automation North America Donna Hollis, Retired, DCF Director of Areas/Worcester East/West John Lynch, Paramedic/Instructor Thomas Manning, Retired, Commonwealth Medicine Timothy McMahon, MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Gerard Morales, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Christopher Palermo, Columbia Tech Christopher Peris, Partners Benefit Group Donna Truex, Bowditch & Dewey LLP Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. 81 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 508-849-5600 www.youinc.org Full-time employees: 525 Annual revenues: $34,660,000 Year founded: 1971