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54 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2016 www.wbjournal.com Venture Community Services Future Goals 1. Expand services to the Blackstone Valley area, including opening our first community day program in the region to increase our reach to those in need of vital services. 2. Develop partnerships with local school systems to provide support for children, families, and young adults. 3. Increase transportation services to underserved areas. 4. Create wellness programs for individuals and families to support their physical and emotional health. 5. Encourage greater community involvement and meaningful integration for program participants. 6. Enhance the agency's Mentor Program to foster employee growth and provide career opportunities. Board of Directors Donna Peters Board President Michael Hyland President & CEO MISSION STATEMENT Service area: 80% of service recipients reside in Worcester County, yet the agency also supports individuals from Bristol, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties. To provide support to individuals facing diverse challenges through a compassionate and dedicated workforce using innovative practices that encourage independence, empowerment, and opportunity. Department of Developmental Services 75% Montachusett Regional Transit Authority .......... 10% Mass Health ................... 7% Top funding sources: Donna Peters, Board President Richard Whitney, Vice President Patricia Nylin, Clerk Kathleen Charette, Thompson Public Schools Andrea Cropley, Southbridge Public Schools Laurie Downes, Elms College Carl Ekman, Town of Charlton Paul Kolesnikovas, Charlton Legal Patricia Lamoureux Venture Community Services One Picker Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 Phone: 508-347-8181 www.venturecs.org Full-time employees: 456 Annual revenues: $32.6 million Year founded: 1975 Volunteer Opportunities Venture welcomes community volunteers who are interested in assisting at one of our fundraising events. Internship opportunities are also available for college students. For more information, please contact Bruce Leger at 774-922-1145 or bleger@venturecs.org. Giving Opportunities • Each year, Venture invites all donors, sponsors, and supporters to make a contribution to the agency's Annual Appeal. We are proud to share the organization's recent successes and stories about the individuals we support. To be added to our mailing list, please contact Paige Mador at 774-922-1135 or pmador@venturecs.org. • Online donations are always greatly appreciated. Visit www.venturecs.org and click the "Get Involved" tab to make a donation through our secure processing system. Donors may also make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one. • During the holidays, be sure to check out our website and our social media accounts to find out how you can help make the season bright for the people we support. • In-kind gifts such as auction items, professional services, advertising and more help to raise valuable funds to enhance our mission. Fundraising Events/Opportunities • Venture is proud to celebrate its 12th Annual Wine & Beer Festival with Ted's Package Store of Charlton. Join us to try a variety of beer, wine, whiskey, cider and more while enjoying delicious snacks, games, raffles, and an extensive silent auction. This year's event will be held on Thursday, November 3rd at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Tickets are $40 each and are available for purchase on our website. • Each summer, Venture hosts its annual Charity Golf Classic. Save the date on Friday, June 16, 2017 for 18 holes of golf at Blissful Meadows Golf Club in Uxbridge. Join us for a fun day of golf, lunch, dinner, auction, raffles, and prizes. To register, please visit our website. • Sponsorship packages are available for these events and others throughout the year. For more information about fundraising events and how to get involved, please contact Paige Mador at pmador@venturecs.org. When I began working with children with developmental disabilities, I realized they would need an advocate to help them become productive members of their community in the future – that is exactly what Venture Community Services does. Being a member of the Board gives me an opportunity to give back. — Donna Peters, Board President