Future Goals
1. Ensure a cohesive community of belonging for staff and people supported.
2. Enhance operational infrastructure with Technology and Communications that increase productivity.
3. Evolve our learning and development hub that supports staff credentialing, ongoing training, career pathways pursuits, and tuition assistance resources.
4. Identify and nurture new funding sources to sustain existing programs facing budget cuts and infuse innovation into the program pipeline.
5. Reinforce the WHY of what we do to raise awareness for people of all abilities facing life challenges, and the critical function of the Health and Human Services sector.
6. Stay on the leading edge of service delivery, integrating telehealth, assistive technology, and AI into traditional operations.
7. Strengthen our strategy for staff longevity, beginning with recruitment, orientation, ongoing training and mentorship, recognition, and career growth pathways.
8. Ensure each participant’s optimal level of satisfaction across programs using evidence-based practices and data evaluation.
Fundraising Opportunities
The Annual New Beginnings Charity Golf Tournament held in May, raises funds for the Community Connections program, providing social, competitive, and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. The tournament needs sponsors, donors, auction items, volunteers, and golfers.
The Annual Lori Lajoie Charity Golf Tournament held in August, raises funds to support unmet needs at Seven Hills and needs sponsors, donors, auction items, and volunteers.
The Call to Care Fund ensures people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities receive the care they need to reach their fullest potential and a lifetime of health and happiness. sevenhills.org/donate
Giving Opportunities
Online donations gratefully accepted year-round at sevenhills.org/donate.
Donation remittance envelopes are inserted in the Horizons newsletter, distributed to all Seven Hills stakeholders twice annually.
Seven Hills Foundation sends out an annual appeal by mail in late fall.
Seven Hills Foundation seeks and submits grant proposals for funding for all affiliates and their various programs.
Donations of school and medical supplies as well as clothing gratefully accepted by Seven Hills Global Outreach for partners in eight developing nations around the world.
Tribute and memorial donations are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org/donate.
Donations of non-cash assets or through wills, trusts, life insurance policies, and/or IRAs are gratefully accepted at sevenhills.org/giving.
To learn more, please contact Kate Myshrall, vice president of Advancement, kmyshrall@sevenhills.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is an important way to make a difference at Seven Hills Foundation & Affiliates. Sharing your talents and enthusiasm will make a dramatic, positive impact on the people we support—improving the quality of life for everyone. Examples of current volunteer opportunities include:
Family Services of Central Massachusetts operates the AmeriCorps Volunteer Senior Companion Program that recruits adults, aged 55 and over, to connect one-on-one with seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living and can benefit from socialization and friendship.
Seven Hills Family Services relies on volunteer coaches and unified partners to host Special Olympic competitive sports teams, as well as a host of recreation activities, including arts, music, health & wellness fun.
Consider making a difference by contacting Kate Myshrall, vice president of Advancement, at 508.983.1302 or kmyshrall@sevenhills.org or visiting sevenhills.org/get-involved/volunteer.
Leadership
Dr. Kathleen Jordan, President & CEO
Tammy Murray, Ed.D., Director of Special Education, Worcester Public Schools, Board Chair
Dr. Catherine Jones, Vice Chair
Mr. Raymond L. Quinlan, Treasurer
Mrs. Deborah J. Needleman, Secretary/Clerk
Mr. John N. Altomare, Esq., Member-at-Large
Mr. Robert L. Mahar, Member-at-Large
Board Members
Dr. Carol B. Donnelly
Mr. Eric L. Goodwine
Dr. David Paydarfar
Mr. Seth A. Pitts
Ms. Frances E. Polito
Ms. Marianne E. Rogers
Mr. David E. Simon
Mr. Peter R. Stanton
Mr. David K. Woodbury
