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October 4, 2021 Giving Guide 2021

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Inc.

Future Goals

1. Create more access to quality, equitable health care services

2. Partner with our patients to develop best practices in care delivery

3. Develop innovative health care practices to meet growing market demands

4. Lead efforts to ensure the sustainability of community-based health care

5. Strengthen partnerships and collaborations to strengthen the health care delivery system and lower costs

6. Strengthen our workforce to represent the changing demographics of the communities we serve

Fundraising Opportunities

Kennedy Community Health has three major events:

1. Our 2021 Annual 5K Walk and Run was held on August 7, 2021 at Polar Park.  It was a new location for the event and the first 5K held at the home of the Worcester Red Sox. The family-friendly event gave attendees an opportunity to explore the new ballpark.

2. Our annual Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Awards will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Polar Park. This event acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of one individual and one organization making an impact on the health of our community.

3. Our signature Costume Party will be held Saturday, March 25, 2022 at Union Station. The event will offer guests an opportunity to come together for good food, live music and fun in support of a healthier future for all in our community.

Sponsors and participants are always welcome at all of our events.  Visit our website at www.kennedychc.org for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Kennedy Community Health has volunteer opportunities within our administrative areas, as well as with our event programs. Volunteers are provided experiences that are both rewarding and that assist our organization achieve our mission. Opportunities range from one day commitments to on-going opportunities serving on our advisory or planning committees.

Giving Opportunities

Kennedy Community Health welcomes donations of any kind year-round. Donations can be made via our website, Facebook page and our GiveLively page at https://secure.givelively.org/donate/KennedyCHC

We also host an annual Giving Tuesday event and quarterly giving campaigns to fulfill specific needs within our organization.  We welcome the opportunity to work with local businesses and individuals to develop individualized giving plans to meet specific needs and objectives, whether it be focused on event sponsors or other opportunities.  We maximize every donation we receive and stretch every dollar.

In-kind donations are also always welcome.  In this new challenging environment, masks and other personal protective equipment for our staff are appreciated.

Post-pandemic

2020 was a year marked by the worst pandemic the world has seen in over a century.  While we are still working through the ripples of disruption it caused, Kennedy Community Health was quick to meet the moment by pivoting our operations on a dime and work to continue to make the necessary adjustments to be poised and ready to serve and protect our community. Our top priority is and has always been to keep access to care open and equitable.  We transitioned to telehealth within 24 hours to keep patients and staff safe early in the pandemic, and while in-person visits have returned to a more normal pace, we anticipate that we will continue to use telehealth as a platform going forward, as it has been proven to provide a high level of patient satisfaction.  As we continue to work through the pandemic and beyond, our focus will remain steadfast on addressing health inequities, both in our community as well as systemically, to provide a healthier and more equitable future for all.

MISSION STATEMENT

At the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, our mission is to help people live healthier lives.  As a community health center, Kennedy Community Health has always provided comprehensive care to our patients no matter their ability to pay.  Born out of the civil rights movement of the ‘60s, we remain committed to securing and sustaining health equity in the communities we serve.

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Inc.

115 NE Cutoff, Bldg 2, Suite 200
Worcester, MA 01606

Phone: 508-854-2122 

www.kennedychc.org

Full-time employees: 340

Annual revenues:
$44,349,869 

Year founded: 1972

Service area: Central Massachusetts and MetroWest

Top funding sources:

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Health Resources and Services Administration

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Board of Directors

Stephen J. Kerrigan President and CEO, Ex-officio

Valerie Zolezzi-Wydham, Principle, Promoting Good Inc.

Jennifer Ehrlich, Staples 

Jonna Gifford, Machinist

Ajayi Harris, Regional Environmental Council

Gail Hormats, Healthcare Data Analyst

Emmanuel Larbi, Worcester Restaurant Owner

G. Warren Manigault, III, Webster Five

AiVi Nguyen, Bowditch & Dewey, LLC

Raul Porras, IT Professional

Stuart Pynn, RN 

Susan Seppa, BJ’s Wholesale Club