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20 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2015 www.wbjournal.com Catholic Charities Worcester County Future Goals 1: Continue to serve over 40,000 people of all faiths annually throughout Worcester County. 2: Respond to the changing needs of the community by expanding and/or improving our delivery of services. 3: Remain alert to and include what creates satisfied customer statements. 4: Increase community awareness of our multiple programs and services. 5: Celebrate 65 years of service/operation and presence in Worcester County. 6: Expand volunteer opportunities for youngsters, teens and adults. 7: Educate the public about who we are, what we do and help more people become involved as contributors or service recipients. Fundraising Opportunities DONATION ANGEL, a year-round vehicle donation program, accepts vehicles from cars, to boats, to snowmobiles. DONATE ON-LINE year-round to a specific Catholic Charities program and/or the Bishop's Holiday Dinners (Thanksgiving & Christmas) in honor or in memory of someone you love via our secure website, www.ccworc.org. Fundraisers sponsored by the Emerald Club of Worcester County for Catholic Charities Mercy Centre can be found at www.emerald-club.org. Volunteer Opportunities Catholic Charities welcomes volunteers of all ages and all faiths to assist at Mercy Centre for adults with developmental disabilities; Youville House Shelter for families who are homeless; area service offices in Leominster, Southbridge, Whitinsville and Worcester. Volunteers have opportunities to deliver and serve Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, stock food pantries, sort clothing, coordinate houseware efforts for newly resettled refugees, tutor adults in literacy for GED preparation and citizenship education, perform data entry in Worcester and receptionist and secretarial tasks in all locations. Giving Opportunities STORIES OF HOPE - Vignettes about people we have helped; Bequests/wills/estate planning; Monetary and food donations to our Worcester and Leominster Food Pantries. Contact Catholic Charities for volunteer opportunities and area-specific programs and offices. Visit our website www.ccworc.org; or call 508-798-0191. Board of Directors Joseph J. Bafaro, Jr. J.J. Bafaro, Inc. Board President Catherine Loeffler Catholic Charities Executive Director MISSION STATEMENT Service area: Throughout Worcester County and its twenty surrounding towns, with service offices in Athol, Greenfield, Leominster, Milford, Southbridge, Whitinsville and Worcester. To meet the needs of the poor, the homeless and the infirm and to enhance the quality of life for all, Catholic Charities draws on the inspiration from the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church and the pastoral leadership of the Bishop of Worcester. Local, State and Federal Governments ......................... 82% Contributions, bequests and the Diocese of Worcester Partners in Charity Appeal.......................... 9% United Ways in Worcester County .. 2% Top funding sources: J. Michael Grenon, Grimes & Company, Inc., Vice President Anthony Rozevicius, O'Connor Maloney & Co., Treasurer Kevin M. Kieler, Permit Solutions Inc., Clerk Sr. Janet Ballentine, RSM, Nazareth Home for Boys-retired, Officer Michael J. Bovenzi, Rollstone Bank & Trust, Officer Lynne E. Cronin, St. John's High School, Officer Mary T. Dean, Clinton Savings Bank, Officer Raymond L. Delisle, Diocese of Worcester, Ex-Officio Paul J. Gannon, Metso USA, Inc., Officer Timothy M. Jarry, College of the Holy Cross, Officer Sandra B. Mahoney, Saint Francis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Officer Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, Bishop Of Worcester, Ex-Officio Edward J. McTighe, Esq., McTighe & Fabricotti-retired, Officer Joseph Pagano, Pagano Media, Inc., Officer Sylvia Pusateri, Esq., Pusateri & Pusateri- retired, Officer Rev. William E. Reiser, SJ, College of the Holy Cross, Officer Mary H. Whitney, Mayor of Fitchburg- retired, Officer Catholic Charities Worcester County 10 Hammond Street Worcester, MA 01610 Phone: 508-798-0191 www.ccworc.org Full-time employees: 225 Full & Part time Annual revenues: $10.3 million Year founded: 1950 My years serving on the Board have made me aware of all the incredible services that the organization provides throughout Worcester County. Through the dedication, hard work and generosity of its employees and volunteers and donors, Catholic Charities is truly making a real impact in the lives of those in most need in our community. Its many and varied services positively impact elders, single households, families, children, and also people with developmental disabilities. It is an inspiring organization and one in which I am truly honored and humbled to be serving as its Board President. – Joseph J. Bafaro, Jr., Board President