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50 Giving Guide 2017 Worcester Business Journal www.wbjournal.com Veterans Inc. Future Goals • To improve the lives of veterans and their families by expanding capacity and services to meet needs. • To reduce homelessness among veterans and their families by providing the housing and support services needed to prevent and/or end homelessness. • To provide inpatient and outpatient treatment services to individuals struggling with substance abuse issues in a serene and supportive environment at our Independence Hall clinical treatment facility. • To continue to find and implement new programs and services for new veterans and returning military service members suffering from issues related to pre/post-deployment, readjustment, reintegration, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress – as well as their family members during and post-deployment. • To expand our nationally recognized Employment & Training Program to assist new veterans and returning military service members to include utilizing education benefits, enrolling in an institution of higher education, and/or obtaining meaningful employment. • To improve and expand services for veterans aging, including those aging in place. • To continue to find and implement new wellness programs and services to assist female veterans and veterans with families. Fundraising Events/Opportunities Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/ Walk – Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Sponsor, run, or walk. Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Enjoy a great breakfast and thank our veterans in person before the parade honoring their service to our country. 21st Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic – Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Heritage Country Club, Charlton. Steak dinner, raffles, prizes, and golf! Gala Military Ball – Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Historic Armory, 44 Salisbury St., Worcester. Sponsor, attend, or donate a silent auction item. Sponsor or participate in our fundraising events to support our veterans and their families! For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact 508-791-1213 x1162 or events@ veteransinc.org. There are many opportunities to donate your time, including: • Helping with the food pantry or daily hot meals program • Assisting with fundraising events • Running a food, clothing, gift card, or toiletry drive • Driving veterans to and from their appointments • Facilitating events for veterans, such as cookouts, movie nights, sports activities, health and wellness programs (yoga or nutrition workshops), and outings (fishing trips, nature walks) • Teaching a class in your field (money management, healthcare) • Offering administrative support or helping with repairs and maintenance of our grounds and facilities For more information or to sign up to attend our info session, please contact donations@veteransinc.org or call 508-791-1213 x1196. Giving Opportunities Veterans Inc. could not provide the level of services it does without the generous contributions of individuals and businesses. To help our veterans, you can make a one-time, recurring, or matching donation; support our two annual veteran-focused events: our Holiday Harvest and Stand Down; sponsor or take part in our fundraising events (see Fundraising Opportunities); donate your time (see Volunteer Opportunities); and provide in-kind donations of food, clothing, vehicles, toiletries, gift cards, and more. The Veterans Inc. Annual Appeal Fund provides critical ongoing support of our programs and services with the greatest need. Unrestricted gifts to the annual fund are an important source of steady income. Donations are gratefully accepted anytime at 69 Grove St., Worcester or online at www.veteransinc.org. Financial support to implement our organizational goals is greatly needed. Every tax-deductible dollar you give helps Veterans Inc. bring a comprehensive range of professional services to veterans and veteran families in need. To arrange for an endowment or planned gift, or for other giving opportunities, please call 508-791-1213 x1123. Vincent J. Perrone, Ret. USAF Denis Leary, Executive Director MISSION STATEMENT Vincent J. Perrone, Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired), President & CEO, Veterans Inc. Denis M. Leary, Vice President, Executive Director, Veterans Inc. George M. Bourisk, FM Global, Treasurer Roland Bercume, Director of Pharmacy, UMASS, Secretary Patrick Murphy, Captain, USMC Veteran, Chair, Personnel Committee Dr. Barbara Rugo, Major, USAF Veteran; Pediatrician, Kids on the Common, Board Member Victoria Vitucci, Lt. Colonel USAF (retired), Board Member S. Sam Slep, Major USAF (retired) Board Member Edward D. Burkart, Jr., Lt. Colonel USAF (retired), Board Member Board of Directors Service area: Headquartered in Worcester, MA, Veterans Inc. has offices and programs in all six New England states and provides referral services across America. To be there for our veterans and their families in their time of need with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness among veterans. To help our veterans regain self-sufficiency through the provision of holistic supportive services, including housing, employment and training, case management, food security, health and wellness, family support programs, and women and childcare services. Federal .......................... 70% State ............................... 7% Other ............................ 23% Top funding sources: Veterans Inc. 69 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: (800)-482-2565 www.veteransinc.org Full-time employees: 117 Annual revenues: $11.6 million Year founded: 1990 Volunteer Opportunities