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48 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2016 www.wbjournal.com The SHINE Initiative Future Goals 1. The SHINE Initiative will triple the number of SWAT - Student Wellness Advisory Teams - in high schools in Central Massachusetts, thereby expanding its number of student advocates from 50 to more than 150. 2. The SHINE Initiative will host Student Mental Wellness Summits for high school students, with one each to be held in Worcester and Leominster in April-May 2017. 3. The SHINE Initiative will expand its presence to every corner of Central Massachusetts through collaborations with private and public school systems to provide mental health education and awareness through classroom conversation with students and staff, as well as through community and parent/caregiver forums. Fundraising Events/Opportunities The SHINE Initiative hosts the following fundraisers: KEEP YOUR MIND OPEN- Held annually in October, this event features keynote speakers, live and silent auction, raffles, dinner and entertainment, and award ceremony. It is open to the public and donors are welcome to purchase tickets, to serve as sponsors, and/or to contribute items for auctions and raffles. QUARTER MILE CAMPAIGN- This annual campaign, coordinated with support from the employees of Fidelity Bank, accepts contributions from patrons and the community at-large throughout the months of May (National Mental Health Month) and June to support mental health education in schools and youth-serving organizations. MICHAEL'S 5K Run & Walk - Held annually in October, this event remembers Michael Wallace, a scholar-athlete from Leominster, who disappeared in 2002 after struggling with depression. Details can be found at www.michaelsrun.org Volunteer Opportunities The SHINE Initiative welcomes opportunities to speak to business and civic organizations and schools, includ- ing colleges and universities. Representatives from these institutions are invited to contact the SHINE Initiative to coordinate awareness and education programming and speaker forums. Giving Opportunities Support from business, civic organizations, corporations and individuals, including on-line contributions via the SHINE Initiative website, are welcome and accepted year- round. Sponsorships for our major fundraising events are welcomed and appreciated. For information contact Paul Richard, executive director, at 978-870-1494. Board of Directors Edward Manzi, Jr. Fidelity Bank Chairman & CEO Paul Richard Executive Director MISSION STATEMENT Service area: The SHINE Initiative collaborates with civic organizations, private and public school systems and high schools, colleges and universities, and youth-serving organizations in cities and towns throughout Worcester County and Central Massachusetts. To be a leader in the effort to recognize mental illness in children and young adults as a mainstream health issue. Corporate ..................... 40% Special Events .............. 40% Foundations ................. 10% Individuals ................... 10% Top funding sources: Edward Manzi, Jr., Fidelity Bank, chairman Winfield Brown, Heywood Hospital Maedon Coburn, Appleseed Personnel Deborah Ekstrom, Clinical & Support Options Carolyn Erskine, Community volunteer Paul MacKinnon, HealthAlliance Hospital Susan Mailman, Coghlin Electrical Contractor Dr. W. Peter Metz, UMass Memorial Medical Center James Notaro, Fidelity Bank Thomas Pier, Nypro Cynthia Ring, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Joyce Thibault, Fidelity Bank The SHINE Initiative 9 Leominster Connector Leominster, MA 01453 Phone: 978-870-1494 www.shineinitiative.org Full-time employees: 1.5 Annual revenues: $244,668 Year founded: 2004 Mental illness affects nearly everyone, directly or indirectly, in our society. By developing a true knowledge and understanding of mental illness, and the promotion of mental wellness, we open the doors to recovery and a healthy and hopeful future. – Edward Manzi, Jr., Chairman & CEO

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