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May 21, 2019 Giving Guide 2018

Veterans Inc.

Future Goals

1. To improve the lives of veterans and their families by expanding capacity and services to meet needs.

2. To reduce homelessness among veterans and their families by providing the housing and support services needed to prevent and/or end homelessness.

3. To provide inpatient and outpatient treatment services to individuals struggling with substance abuse issues in a serene and supportive environment at Independence Hall.

4. To continue to find and implement new programs and services for new veterans and returning military service members suffering from issues related to pre/post-deployment, readjustment, reintegration, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress – as well as their family members during and post-deployment. 

5. To expand our nationally recognized Employment & Training Program to assist new veterans and returning military service members to include utilizing education benefits, enrolling in an institution of higher education, and/or obtaining meaningful employment.

6. To improve and expand services for veterans facing the debilities of aging.

7. To continue to find and implement new wellness programs and services to assist female veterans and veterans with families.

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

Gala Military Ball – Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Historic Armory, 44 Salisbury St., Worcester. Sponsor, attend, or donate a silent auction item.

Run4Veterans 5k Road Race/ Walk – Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Sponsor, run, or walk.

Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast & Photo Contest – Saturday, November 11, 2018 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. Enjoy a great breakfast and thank our veterans in person before the parade honoring their service to our country. Participate in a photo contest!

22nd Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic – Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Heritage Country Club, Charlton. Steak dinner, raffles, prizes, and golf!

Sponsor or participate in our fundraising events to support our veterans and their families! For more information or to become a sponsor, please call 508-791-1213 x1154 or email 
events@veteransinc.org.

Giving Opportunities

Veterans Inc. could not provide the level of services it does without the generous contributions of individuals and businesses. To help our veterans, you can make a one-time, recurring or matching donation; support our two annual veteran-focused events: our Holiday Harvest and Stand Down; sponsor or take part in our fundraising events (see Fundraising Opportunities); donate your time (see Volunteer Opportunities); and provide in-kind donations of food, clothing, vehicles, toiletries, gift cards, and more. 

The Veterans Inc. Annual Appeal Fund provides critical ongoing support of our programs and services with the greatest need. Unrestricted gifts to the annual fund are an important source of steady income. 

Donations are gratefully accepted anytime at 69 Grove St., Worcester or online at www.veteransinc.org. Financial support to implement our organizational goals is greatly needed. Every tax-deductible dollar you give helps Veterans Inc. bring a comprehensive range of professional services to veterans in need and their families.

To arrange for an endowment or planned gift, or for other giving opportunities, please contact 508-791-1213 x1162.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to donate your time, including:

  • Helping with the Food Pantry or daily hot meals program 
  • Assisting with fundraising events
  • Running a food, clothing, gift card or toiletry drive
  • Driving veterans to and from their appointments
  • Facilitating events for veterans, such as cookouts, movie nights, sports activities, health and wellness programs (yoga or nutrition workshops), and outings (fishing trips, nature walks)
  • Teaching a class in your field (money management, healthcare)
  • Offering administrative support or helping with repairs and maintenance of our grounds and facilities

For more information or to sign up to attend our info session, please contact donations@veteransinc.org or 508-791-1213 x1196.

Veterans Inc.

MISSION STATEMENT
To end homelessness among veterans and be there for our veterans and their families in their time of need, providing housing, case management, employment and training, outreach and referral, health and wellness, supportive services for veterans and their families, food services, services for post-9/11 veterans, and women and children services.

Veterans Inc. 
69 Grove Street

Worcester, MA 01605

Phone: 800-482-2565 

www.veteransinc.org

Full-time employees: 110

Annual revenues: $12,028,106.62

Year founded: 1990

Service area: Headquartered in Worcester, MA, Veterans Inc. has offices and programs in all six New England states and provides referral services across America.

Top funding sources:
Federal  56%
State 7%
Other 37%

Board of Directors

Vincent J. Perrone, Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired), President & CEO, Veterans Inc.

Denis M. Leary, Vice President, Executive Director, Veterans Inc.

George M. Bourisk, FM Global, Treasurer

Roland Bercume, Director of Pharmacy, UMASS, Secretary

Patrick Murphy, Captain, USMC Veteran, Chair, Personnel Committee

Dr. Barbara Rugo, Major, USAF Veteran; Pediatrician, Kids on the Common

Victoria Vitucci, Lt. Colonel USAF (retired)

S. Sam Slep, Major USAF (retired) 

Edward D. Burkart, Jr., Lt. Colonel USAF (retired)