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January 8, 2020 Giving Guide 2019

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 continue to deliver Best Practice services that address the substance addiction and mental health needs of our veterans, their families, and members of the community.

4. To implement a new Housing Rehabilitation Program that provides financial resources to carry out necessary renovations and modifications that improve accessibility and energy efficiency in the homes of disabled veterans.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

23rd Annual Best Ball Charity Golf Classic – Wednesday, May 13, 2020 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 contact 508-791-1213 x1142 or 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 be there for our veterans and their families in their time of need, with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness among veterans. To help our veterans regain self-sufficiency through the provision of holistic supportive services, including housing, employment and training, case management, food security, health and wellness, family support programs, and women and childcare services.

 

Veterans Inc.

69 Grove Street Worcester, MA 01605

Phone: 800-482-2565

www.veteransinc.org

Full-time employees: 105

Annual revenues: $11,650,000

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/State/Local Government Funding 59%

Program Service Fees and Other Income 22%

Donations 19%

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 (retired), Secretary

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

Dr. Barbara Rugo, MD, Major, USAF Veteran, Kids on the Common Pediatrics, Board Member

Victoria Vitucci, Lt. Colonel USAF (retired), Board Member

Edward D. Burkart, Jr., Lt. Colonel USAF (retired), Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs, Board Member

Ralph D. Sabatino, PhD, PerkinElmer Inc., (retired), Board Member