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14 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2016 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 2016-2017. To access the most up-to-date information, please visit our web site 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 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 Ascentria volunteers effect real and lasting change in others. Our employees 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 human service organizations 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 web site 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 Layne Harden at lharden@ascentria.org Board of Directors William Mayo CIO, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Board Chair Angela Bovill President and CEO 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 ....................... 92% Contributions, Gifts & Grants ............................ 6% Other ............................. 2% Top funding sources: William Mayo, Chair CIO, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Michael Balinskas, Vice Chair General Manager, PowerHawke, Inc.; Director of Business Development, McPhee Electric, Ltd. Kenneth Bohlin, Informa USA (retired) Angela Bovill President and CEO, Ascentria Care Alliance Karen Gaylin, Secretary Philips Healthcare (retired) Garth Greimann, Financial Secretary Senior Advisor, Berkshire Partners, LLC The Rev. Ross Goodman Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Arlington Scott Hamilton, IDEXX (retired) The Rev. James Hazelwood, Ex-Officio Bishop, New England Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Ascentria Care Alliance 14 East Worcester Street, Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01604 Phone: 774-243-3900 ascentria.org Employees: Full-time: 844 Part-time and per diem: 759 Annual revenues: $66,903,893 Year founded: 1872 Innovation is at the heart of how companies create products and services that change all of our lives. At Ascentria, we are bringing innovation to the delivery of social services, empowering thousands of people every year, and touching countless lives through the organizations that follow in our footsteps. Ascentria is leading the way and I am proud to support our staff and leaders in this journey. – William Mayo, Ascentria Board Chair and CIO, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard Jeffrey Kinney, Immediate Past Chair Senior Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank Barbara Ruhe, Ruhe and Ruhe Attorneys at Law Kimberly Salmon Director of Community Relations, Fallon Health Dan Strelow Vice President, Director of Customized Solutions, Eaton Vance Management The Rev. Timothy Yeadon, Ex-Officio President, New England District, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod