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48 Giving Guide 2017 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com Venture Community Services Future Goals • Develop a community-based Autism Support Center featuring a resource library, family support groups, training and education to families of children with autism in Worcester County at our brand- new facility in Uxbridge • Foster partnerships with local school systems to provide support for children, families and transitioning adults • Increase transportation services to underserved areas • Enhance our therapeutic yoga program by adding more instructors and teaching additional adaptive yoga classes at our programs in Worcester County and beyond • Encourage greater community involvement and meaningful integration for program participants • Enrich the agency's Mentor Program to encourage employee growth and provide career opportunities • Continue to grow our new community-based day habilitation program in Uxbridge Fundraising Events/Opportunities • Venture is proud to be hosting its 13th 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 2nd at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village. Tickets are $40 each and are available for purchase on our web site under the "Get Involved" tab. • Each summer, Venture hosts its annual Charity Golf Classic. Save the date for Friday, June 15, 2018 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 web site. • 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. Volunteer Opportunities Venture welcomes community volunteers who are interested in serving on our Board of Directors or 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 pmador@venturecs.org. • Online donations are always greatly appreciated. Visit venturecs.org and click on 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 our web site and social media accounts to find out how you can help make the season bright for the people we support through our annual Giving Tree Program. Gifts can be ordered through our Amazon Wish List and shipped directly to us or purchased in-store and dropped off at our administrative offices in Sturbridge. • In-kind gifts such as auction items, professional services, advertising and more help to raise valuable funds to enhance our mission. Donna Peters, Board President Michael Hyland, President & Chief Executive Officer MISSION STATEMENT Donna Peters, Board President Richard Whitney, Vice President 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 Gail Fanning Board of Directors 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: Venture Community Services 1 Picker Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 Phone: 774-922-1135 www.venturecs.org Full-time employees: 461 full-time, 269 part-time Annual revenues: $32.7 million Year founded: 1975