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May 21, 2019 Giving Guide 2018

United Way of Central Massachusetts

Future Goals

1. Improve the community of Central Massachusetts

2. Provide educational opportunities and increase the rate of high school graduation attainment in our service area

3. Support programs to improve the mental and physical health of Central MA, especially in groups susceptible to preventable disease  

4. Increase financial stability of needy families and individuals    

5. Strengthen the safety net available to meet the needs of vulnerable populations            

6. Increase revenue to be invested in the community        

7. Create opportunities for donor engagement and volunteerism around specific, timely issues    

8. Reduce and prevent violence of girls ages 11 to 14, through financial literacy, leadership and    other gender specific programming

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Corporate social responsibility just makes sense: engaging employees in making a difference increases employee loyalty and productivity. Each year, the United Way helps over 100 businesses engage employees in fundraising campaigns to make Central Massachusetts a better place for everyone to live and work; to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person. Workplace campaigns are scheduled at the convenience of the business: United Way staff enjoys managing the details of each fundraiser to personalize the campaign to the workplace to be a meaningful and fun team-building experience.        

Giving Opportunities

The United Way of Central Massachusetts accepts online or mail-in donations year-round, and is thankful to all who give their time, talents and treasure to help us in our mission to deliver lasting, positive impact in the communities of Central Massachusetts. Opportunities to contribute include: 

  • Youth Connect: The United Way funded network of youth-serving organizations provides neighborhood-based recreational, educational and cultural activities to isolated and underserved Worcester middle school-aged youth.                
  • Worcester Free Tax Coalition: Support this program’s IRS-trained volunteers who help low-income families take advantage of earned income and other available tax credits.      
  • Holiday Wish List: Help those in need have a happy holiday season by donating items like clothes, books and toys or volunteering to serve meals, wrap presents and more.       
  • Women’s Initiative: The initiative funds gender specific programs for girls ages 11 – 14 to reduce and prevent violence.        

Volunteer Opportunities

The United Way improves the community by harnessing the power of volunteerism with a variety of short and long-term opportunities! A highlight is our Day of Caring, our annual corporate volunteer day. In 2017, 1300 employees completed 70 projects for organizations in need. In 2018, the United Way celebrates our 25th Annual Day of Caring, which will focus on early childhood literacy. Come join this incredible day of giving back.

Other regular chances to give your time:

  • Mentor eighth grade girls in basic money management skills at our Women’s Initiative Dollar $cholar Conferences
  • Help low and moderate-income families and individuals complete their tax returns        
  • Increase women’s philanthropy and leadership with our Women’s Initiative committees and programs 
  • Replenish food pantries at the Letter Carriers Food Drive, held the 2nd Saturday every May

The United Way’s WooServes summer program connects teens with weekly volunteering on pressing issues like health, hunger and cleaning the environment. Teens learn valuable skills, build relationships with local organizations and strengthen their understanding of advocating for and leading community change!    

UWCM’s volunteer website (volunteer.unitedwaycm.org) is a central location of volunteer opportunities, according to your interests, availability and skill set.    

United Way of Central Massachusetts

MISSION STATEMENT
Connecting people and resources to improve the community

United Way
484 Main Street, Suite
300
Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: 508-757-5631

www.unitedwaycm.org

Full-time employees: 18

Annual revenues: $5.5 million

Year founded: 1920

Service area: Auburn, Barre, Boylston, Brookfield, Douglas, East Brookfield, East Douglas, Grafton, Holden, Hubbardston, Leicester, Millbury, New Braintree, Northborough, Northbridge, North Brookfield, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Shrewsbury, Spencer, Sterling, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, West Boylston, West Brookfield and Worcester

Top funding sources:
1: Workplace campaigns, consisting of individual donors 
2: Foundation support
3: Corporate contributions

Board of Directors

Timothy Garvin, President and CEO 

AiVi Nguyen, Esq., Bowditch Attorneys 

Kola Akindele, UMass Medical School

Maureen Binienda, Worcester Public Schools

Douglas Brown, Esq., UMass Memorial Healthcare, Inc.

Matilde Castiel, MD, City of Worcester

Joseph Carlson, United Steelworkers District 4

Jeffrey Chin, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MA 

Sheilah H. Dooley, Pernet Family Health Services, Inc.

Tarek Elsawy, MD, Reliant Medical Group

Joseph M. Hamilton, Esq., Chair, Community Impact, Mirick O’Connell

Elizabeth M. Helenius, Fallon Health

Bradley H. Johnson, Saint-Gobain

Steven G. Joseph, Unum

Ralph H. Lambalot, PhD, AbbVie Bioresearch Center

Leah Lamson, Chair, Women’s Initiative

Deb Larsen, Wells Fargo

Representative James J. O’Day, 14th Worcester District

Luis G. Pedraja, Quinsigamond Community College

Paul Provost, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Mary Lou Retelle, Anna Maria College

John C. Roche, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

John Shea, Esq., Mirick O’Connell

Naomi Sleeper, Imperial Distributors, Inc.

Brian Sullivan, Commerce Bank, A Division of Berkshire Bank

Rev. Clyde Talley, Treasurer, Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church

Edward H. White, National Grid

Alex Zequeira, Saint John’s High School