Future Goals
1. Continuing to expand family services beyond the classroom by helping connect families with resources, support, and information that strengthen children’s success at home and in care.
2. Enhance community engagement and partnerships with local schools, colleges, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
3. Elevate brand awareness within the communities we serve to increase awareness of the Guild’s early childhood education, school-age programs, and family childcare options.
4. Invest in staff development to promote high-quality educators and continued retention through training, mentoring, and opportunities that support professional growth.
5. Continue providing safe, nurturing, and engaging classrooms where children from infancy through age twelve can learn, play, and feel supported.
Fundraising Opportunities
The Guild of St. Agnes hosts fundraising opportunities throughout the year to support our programs and the children and families we serve. Events may include our community fall festival, annual fundraisers, and special events hosted by each respective center, such as classroom showcases, bake sales, and other family-friendly activities. Supporters can contribute by attending events, making monetary donations, donating items or services, sponsoring activities, or giving online through our website, www.guildofstagnes.org.
Giving Opportunities
The Guild of St. Agnes gratefully accepts online donations year-round through our website, as well as mailed donations, in-person gifts, charitable bequests, donated services, and other forms of support. Contributions help strengthen our early childhood education, school age, and family childcare programs while supporting the needs of children and families across Central Massachusetts. The Guild also welcomes in-kind donations, including new or lightly used winter coats, which may be dropped off at any Guild center at any time of year.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers at all sites and programs; *volunteers must pass background record check*.
Micheal Akerson, Vigliotti, Gambaccini & Akerson, P.C., Vice Chair
Patricia Couhig, Retired Business Agent (AFSCME Council 93), Clerk
Lee Davidson, Berkley Accident & Health, Treasurer
Board members
Robert Blute, Sullivan, Garrity & Donnelly Insurance
Linda Bonder, Berkley Accident & Health
Mark Brophy, Retired Worcester Public Schools
Ellen Daly, Retired Worcester Public Schools/ Current Literacy Tutor
Cheryl DelSignore, Retired Worcester Public Schools
Kristen Diggins, Nashoba Regional High School
Timothy Hally, Munq Creative
Cherisa Hernandez, Worcester Public Schools
Robert Hunter, No Excuse Produce LLC
Christine Lucey- Meagher, Retired
John Mahan, Worcester Police Department
Stephen Mills, Retired Superintendent, Worcester State University
Sally Niemi- Farhoody, MathWorks
Mark Nilson, Pastor – Salem Covenant Church
Mary Ann Preskul-Ricca, Health Care Consultant
Yetziann Rodriguez, Legendary Legacies
Sean Rose, Thrive Support & Advocacy
