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58 Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2016 www.wbjournal.com We are always looking for student volunteers to help out with marketing to assist the Executive Director and within the organization to assist our Director of Operations. Visitation House Inc. Future Goals 1. The main goal of Visitation House is to provide a service to the underprivileged pregnant woman, who has no visible means of support. 2. We house, educate and nurture them while they reside at Visitation House. 3. We empower them so they may have the strength needed to become a family. Fundraising Events/Opportunities Every April, Visitation House holds its annual dinner, which draws approximately 500 attendees. In addition to donors at the dinner, we have a silent auction to raise funds. It's always the event of the year, much like a huge family reunion, and attendees enjoy seeing their friends. We feature a keynote speaker and give an award to the individual who has made the most significant contribution to the success of Visitation House. Volunteer Opportunities Giving Opportunities Visitation House sends out a newsletter twice a year; we are in the process of sending monthly mini-newsletters via email. Board of Directors Joseph Coalter Williams President & CEO Eve Lindquist Executive Director MISSION STATEMENT Service area: Although Visitation House is a small home, we serve the world. We have helped women from Africa, Asia, etc., anyone who happens to be in the Worcester area when they find themselves pregnant and homeless. To provide the following for women in crisis pregnancy: • material, emotional, financial assistance • basic living requirements within a family environment • information for residents on how to access local services and agencies that are available • in-house life skills training courses Visitation House is privately funded by Individuals, Foundations, Local Parishes and Bequests. Top funding sources: Edward Hardy, Treasurer Juliann O'Connor, Clerk Callie Foster Donna Byrnes Dr. John W. Harding Kevin Kieler Christine Farmer Christopher P. Klofft, Professor Visitation House Inc. 119 Endicott Street Worcester, MA 01610 Phone: 508-798-0762 www.visitationhouse.org Full-time employees: 10 Annual revenues: $380,000 Year founded: 2005 "I have been on the board for 10 years and it has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Visitation House and the Board have evolved into such an organized and effective group of individuals and has helped a large number of women." "The passion, dedication and mission of Visitation House as well as its success in making a difference in the lives of women living on the edges of society and their newborns has been inspirational. Visitation House delivers the best quality services and resources; provides a nurturing environment for residents; offers excellent mentoring for residents to ensure better care and brighter lives for them and their growing families." – Board Members Greg Morelli Rebecca Mongeau Msgr. Michael Rose