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12 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2015 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 events for 2015-2016. To ensure the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at ascentria.org or follow us on Facebook. Both of these outlets 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 listing at ascentria. org/volunteer. Please call us at 774-243-3900 for more information or contact Diane Fitzmaurice at DFitzmaurice@ascentria.org. Giving Opportunities Ascentria Care Alliance is one of the largest and most dynamic faith-based social service agencies in New England, serving nearly 5,000 people daily, 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 employee 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 William Mayo, Founder, SPG Consulting Board Chair Angela Bovill President and CEO Ascentria Care Alliance MISSION STATEMENT Service area: New England region. Massachusetts programs are located in Andover, Brockton, Sutton, Waltham, West Brookfield, West Springfield, Westfield and Worcester. We are called to strengthen communities by empowering people to respond to life's challenges. Program Service Revenue ....................... 96% Contributions, Gifts & Grants ............................ 3% Other ............................. 1% Top funding sources: The Rev. Canon Hannah Anderson Canon to the Ordinary, Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire Michael Balinskas General Manager, PowerHawke, Inc.; Director of Business Development, McPhee Electric, Ltd., Vice Chair Kenneth Bohlin Informa USA (retired) Karen Gaylin Philips Healthcare (retired), Secretary Garth Greimann Senior Advisor, Berkshire Partners, LLC, Financial Secretary The Rev. Ross Goodman Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Arlington The Rev. James Hazelwood Bishop, New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Ex-Officio Ascentria Care Alliance 14 East Worcester Street, Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 774-243-3900 ascentria.org Employees: Full-time: 660 Part-time and per diem: 966 Annual revenues: $66,000,000* (* Unaudited number that reflects 2015 acquisition.) Year founded: 1872 Last year we went through a transformation. We launched our new name, redefined our mission, broadened our appeal to forge new partnerships and charted our course with a new vision and client-centered strategy. This year we will be building on our new foundation. Our mission is more purposeful than ever. Our faith calls us to serve people in need, and empower them so they don't just survive, but thrive. – Angela Bovill, President and CEO and Jeffrey Kinney, Immediate Past Board Chair Jeffrey Kinney Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank, Immediate Past Chair Juliana Badaro Langille Executive Director, Community Connections of Brockton Barbara Ruhe Ruhe and Ruhe Attorneys at Law The Rev. Timothy Yeadon President, New England District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Ex-Officio