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January 8, 2020 Giving Guide 2019

United Way of Central Massachusetts

Future Goals

1. Improve the lives of the citizens of Central Massachusetts by connecting people and resources in our community

2. Recognize our 100th Anniversary by honoring the support received in the past, while looking forward to strengthening our future impact in the community

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

4. Support programs to improve the mental and physical health of Central Massachusetts

5. Increase financial stability for families and individuals in need

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

7. Increase revenue to be invested in the community

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

9. Continue to fund gender specific programs for girls ages 10 – 14 to reduce and prevent violence

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

100th Annual Meeting and Community Celebration – Thursday, May 6, 2020, Mechanics Hall, Worcester. For more information on the event or sponsorships available, please contact Ginger Conti at ginger.conti@unitedwaycm.org

100th Anniversary Events – We will be hosting a series of smaller donor events and engagement activities to recognize our 100th Anniversary. For more information, please contact Ginger Conti at ginger.conti@unitedwaycm.org

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 that provide neighborhood-based recreational, educational, and cultural activities to underserved Worcester middle and high 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: Helps those in need have a happy holiday season by donating items, such as clothes, books, and toys or volunteering to serve meals or wrap presents

• Women’s Initiative: Fund gender-specific programs for girls ages 10 – 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 2018, 1200 employees completed 70 projects for organizations in need. The 26th Annual Day of Caring will be held on September 12, 2019.

Other regular opportunities to volunteer your time:

• Mentor eighth grade girls in basic money management skills at our Women’s Initiative Dollar $cholar Conferences held in the fall and spring

• Help low & moderate-income families and individuals complete their tax returns

• Support women’s leadership and empower adolescent girls by volunteering on a Women’s Initiative committee

• 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 volunteer activities 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 for all volunteer opportunities.

United Way of Central Massachusetts

MISSION STATEMENT

Connecting people and resources to improve the community

 

United Way of Central Massachusetts

484 Main Street, Suite 300 Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: 508-757-5631

www.unitedwaycm.org

Full-time employees: 15

Annual revenues: $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

Kola Akindele, UMass Medical School

Maureen Binienda, Worcester Public Schools

Matilde Castiel, MD, City of Worcester

Joseph Carlson, AFL-CIO

Jeffrey Chin, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MA

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

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

Elizabeth M. Helenius, Fallon Health

Steven G. Joseph, Unum

Ralph H. Lambalot, PhD, AbbVie Bioresearch Center

Kerri Melley, 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, Berkshire Bank

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

John C. Tanacea, Bank of America

Edward H. White, National Grid

Alex Zequeira, Saint John’s High School