2025 Annual Report
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Support for a Capable, Connected, and Healthy Life
RFK Community Alliance believes every person carries a spark of possibility.
We offer personalized, high-quality care to children, youth, adults, and families as they work through serious challenges. Our work is done with compassion and grounded in the belief that every individual deserves to feel connected, capable, and healthy.
We foster environments where every person – those we serve and those we work alongside – can show up as their full and authentic self. We honor the diverse identities, voices, and lived experiences within our community.
Advancing Well-Being for All Ages
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges.
People are at the heart of everything we do. From the youngest to the oldest, we help individuals discover their strengths, foster well-being, and create meaningful lives.
Our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity fuels our work, shaping how we support our team, engage in our programs, and drive lasting change.
Transforming Lives Through Collaboration
From Dr. Kathy Mills, Keith Caroll, & Jim Gerharty
Letter from Kathy to be here
Our remarkable
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Kathy Mills, PhD, LICSW (she/her)
President and CEO
Robyn Ernst, MS, LMHC (she/her)
Chief Operating Officer
Naomi LeBlanc, MBA (she/her)
Interim Senior Vice President of Advancement
David Libby, MS, MBA (he/him)
Chief Financial Officer
Kris Troiani (she/her)
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Executive Director Emeritus
Charles P. Conroy, EdD (he/him)
This list represents the current list of Executive Leadership.
Our dedicated
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Keith P. Carroll, Esq., Chair
Holland & Knight
Jennifer L. Flanagan, MS, Vice-Chair
Liberty Square Group
Linda Williams, Treasurer
Retired, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Donald A. Lowe, Secretary
Retired, Town of Bolton
Jim Geraghty, Immediate Past Chair
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Kathy Mills, PhD, LICSW, President & CEO
RFK Community Alliance
John J. Boyle III
Cushman & Wakefield
Jason Burrell, Esq.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Emma Carpenter
Cisco
Michael F. Connolly, Esq.
Retired, Rubin and Rudman LLP
Suzanne M. Frisch, Esq.
U.S. District Court (Worcester)
Charles W. Hughes II, MA
Road to College, Inc.
Marc J. Jones, Esq.
Joseph P. Kennedy III
Former Congressman
Matthew Kennedy
Kennedy Merchant Partners
James B. Leary, Esq.
Leary Public Affairs, LLP
Carol Francolini Mueller
Penny Outlaw
Patient Funding Alternatives
Stephen H. Peck
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts
Peter R. Stanton
Retired, Worcester Business Journal
Board Chair Emeritus
Philip W. Johnston (1944 - 2025)
Trustees Emeritus
Martha Bayles
Edwin L. Coward
Ann M. Kelly
Robert L. Mahar
Letter to Nicole (CBH)
Dear Nicole,
To begin, I want to thank you for all the time and effort you have put into helping me through the challenges of my life. I know that at times I have not been the easiest client to work with, and you have always been so patient and kind with me. Our therapeutic relationship has been very
meaningful to me, so I wanted to write this letter before our final session.
When I started seeing you after K retired, I was an up and coming college freshman who had just worked through serious trauma. I had toxic relationships with a partner and friends that were not in my best interest. And at that time in my life, I do not think I had a true concept of who I was. I knew I felt different than other people in a way I couldn't describe. As great as K was, she was guessing it was a plethora of other potential disorders that were focused on weaknesses, not strengths. I felt like a blank slate, someone who didn't have a grasp on what it meant to be me.
My work with you dramatically changed that. You were the person who pushed me to get my autism diagnosis and learn to see the strengths rather than the weaknesses of my neurodivergence. You were the person who taught me to recognize my good traits and values in ways I had not considered. You started reframing my negative thoughts and eventually, your voice became my own voice reframing in my head. And above all, you are the person who helped me find who 1 am underneath all of my pain and trauma. You helped me bring my true self into the light and I am incredibly grateful for that.
Although my needs have shifted and we have to part ways for now, I know that the skills, lessons, and experiences I have had through my work with you will continue with me for the rest of my life. I know everyone has days when they feel like they aren't making a difference. If you ever have one of those days, I hope you think of your work with me and know that you have changed my life for the better.
Our relationship has always been professional, and at the same time you have had a big presence in my life for almost three years. I am going to miss our conversations. I will miss saying "what a pickle" while laughing about some silly dark joke we (probably I) made. I will miss you, Nicole, and I wish for nothing but the best and that you get everything you want out of your life.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.
With profound gratitude,
A
2025 Highlights
We served over 1600 individuals and their families by building greater connections, capabilities, and health.
272 residential youth, young adults, and adults supported by our residential programs through stability, warmth, and care.
100% of residential caregivers believe that our programs provide a safe, healthy environment and sense of belonging.
62 adults with disabilities gained skills and felt independence and pride though paid work.
More than 400 kids and teens built confidence, coping skills, and connection through therapeutic adventure and animal-assisted programs.
91% of Doctor Franklin Perkins School caregivers reported that their student has gained more confidence and emotional support.
We’re proud that we reached 160+ towns and cities in Massachusetts, and we continue to grow.
Our Legacy Mentoring program mentored over 55 child and teen survivors of exploitation with unwavering advocacy and hope.
38% of participants in our care identified as BIPOC.
Over 250 people of all ages took steps toward healing and stability with support from our Center for Behavioral Health.
We are rising to meet the need - We recently doubled the number of special education elementary classrooms.
94 little ones are learning and growing in our Child Development Center.
Stories from Our Programs
Lianna
Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP)
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Doctor Franklin Perkins School
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Adult Services
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Rein in a Dream
Program Spotlight
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Donor Spotlight
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2025 Events
Embracing the Legacy
November 2024: 280 supporters gathered at the JFK Library in Boston for our Embracing the Legacy celebration, honoring the enduring legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. The atmosphere was filled with an incredible energy as we celebrated our distinguished 2024 honorees: Rev. Ray Hammond, MD, Rev. Gloria E. White-Hammond, MD, Susan Harris O’Connor, and the Burton Family. The evening was a tremendous success, and we are deeply humbled and grateful for the generous support from our donors and sponsors. We are in awe of the $420,000 raised to support those in our care!
Winter Wish Holiday Giving Drive
December 2024: Our annual Winter Wish holiday Giving Drive helped ensure that every child and young adult in our care experienced the joy of the holidays. Thanks to your generosity, 188 kids received an extra special gift this holiday season. We are so grateful!
Rodman Ride for Kids
May 2025: text goes here. Thanks to all the participants!
Fairway for Kids
June 2025: Our 21st annual Fairway for Kids was a huge success, thanks in large part to our partner, Eversource! XXX golfers joined us at Myopia Hunt Club for a beautiful day on the course. We are proud to report that thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors, we had another amazing year, raising $XXX,XXX.
The events listed here occurred from July 2024 - June 2025.
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Our
FINANCIALS
Thank you to our
ADVISORY BOARD
Vincent Alfano
Samuel Bottum
Jay Gregory
Keri DiLeo
Daniel Faneuf
Brian Hanify
Stephanie Hyles
Alice Isenberg
Mike Mahan
Jennifer Murphy
Helyn Oatis
Susan Templeton
Tom Wing
Paul Woods
Thank you to
OUR PARTNERS
STATE REFERRAL / LICENSING AGENCIES
CT Department of Children and Families
MA Department of Agricultural Resources
MA Department of Children and Families
MA Department of Developmental Services
MA Department of Early Education and Care
MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
MA Department of Mental Health
MA Department of Youth Services
MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services
MA Juvenile Court Department
MA Office of Public Safety and Inspections
MA Youth Advocacy Division
NH Department of Education
ACCREDITATIONS
Council on Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children
New England Association of Schools and College
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Thank you to
OUR DONORS
(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
BLOSSOM CIRCLE $25,000+
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Emma and Daniel Carpenter
Cisco Systems
Massachusetts Dept of Public Health
The Progin Foundation
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Rodman For Kids
BENEFACTORS $10,000-$24,999
ACT Leasing
Anonymous (3)
Mary and John J. Boyle III
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts
J. Calnan & Associates
Castle Creek Capital
DCU for Kids
Andrew Dreyfus
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners
Families Facing Addiction
Faneuf Law Group
The Geraghty Family
Greywolf Capital
Harriman Foundation Group
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Eric and Heather Knapp
Leonard, Mulherin & Greene
Louise Davis Halsted Charitable Foundation
MAXIMUS Foundation
MGG Investment Group
Morgan Stanley
Patrick and Nicole Morrissey
Munroe Morrow Wealth Management
The Murphy Family
Orchard Global
Jackie and Stephen Peck
Procter & Gamble/ Gillette Company
Reliant Foundation
Ridgewood Energy
Timothy Sherman
The Sooner Foundation
South Boston Association of Non Profits
TD Charitable Foundation
The Watson Family
PATRONS $5,000-$9,999
Aegis Retirement Partners
Aksia, LLC
Michael W. Ames and Susan Kilroy-Ames
Amica Mutual Insurance Company
Anonymous (3)
Arrow Global
Arsenal Capital Partners
Azimut Capital Partners, LLC
Steve and Joan Belkin
Boston Trust Walden Company
Connor Patrick Burke
Patrick and Sarah Cammarata
Anna Clementi
Susan Cobb and Joshua Tolson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Michael and Monica Connolly
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Eversource Energy
EY-Parthenon
Fairview Capital Partners, Inc
Fidelity Institutional Asset Management
Fiera Capital, Inc.
Franklin Templeton
Fred C. Church Insurance Agency
Global Alpha Capital Management Ltd.
GoldenTree Asset Management
Greater Boston Council on Alcoholism
Income Research & Management
James Monroe Wire and Cable Corporation
Jennison Associates
Phil and Beverly Johnston
KSL Capital
Loomis Sayles & Company
Lowell Five Bank
Peter and Susan Maguire
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Devin McCourty
New England Pension Consultants
Neuberger Berman, LLC
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Parametric Portfolio Associates, LLC
Passaic Partners, LLC
Payden & Rygel Investment Management
Pharmakon Advisors
Point32Health
Red Sox Foundation
Rubin and Rudman, LLP
Cindy Schlessinger and Jeffrey Ellowitz
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Serengeti Asset Management
Silver Creek Advisory Partners, LLC
Solum Partners
Stockdale Capital Partners
SureCo
TJX Foundation, Inc.
TramutoPorter Foundation
Turning Rock Partners
Universa Investments, L.P.
Valor Equity Partners
Voya Investment Management
Warren Equity Partners
Tom and Cindy Wing
SUPPORTERS $1,000-$4,999
A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company
Acadian Asset Management, LLC
Anonymous (4)
Richard and Heather Ames
Avidia Bank
Bardin Hill Investment Partners
Barkan Management
Steve Barney
Charles and Alison Batchelder
Bemis Associates, Inc.
De'Porres and Lesia Brightful
Brynwood Partners
Laura and David Burke
Jason Burrell
bxp
Keith and Jane Carroll and Family
City of Boston
Linzee Coolidge
Rev. Wayne S. Daley, MDiv.
David and Susie Fairchild
Rand Lewis
Fred Di Spirito and Mitsa Ouroumis
DMH Electrical Contractors
The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism, Inc.
eHana
Fiduciary Trust Company
The Fieldstone Foundation, Inc.
Matthew and David Paul Santos Freitas
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
The Gregor Family
Jay Gregory and Valerie D'Astous
Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.
Hayman Capital Management
Kristin Henning
Chuck Hughes
Stephanie and Stan Hyles
Marc and Sharon Jones
Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
John and Carol Kanis
The Key Program, Inc.
Peter and Vicki Krupp
Henry C. Larsen Jr. and Sharon Larsen
James and Carolyn Leary
Eric and Michelle Macaux
Bridget and Gregory Matte
McNally Funeral Home
Angela Moncrief
Carol and Ben Mueller
Paul and Lucille Najarian
Peter and Beatrice Nessen
Nexamp
The Norberg Family
Northeast Fire Systems
Beatrice M. Oakley
Heather Pellegrino
Peterman Architects
Philbin & O'Neil
Raytheon Company
Felicia Riffelmacher
Mary and William Ritter
Steven Roach
Road to College
Rockwell Roofing
Cecilia Roddy and Pete Vlaco
Rollstone Bank & Trust
West Roxbury Friends of Rosie's Place
Nathan Sanders and Shannon Morey
Scalora Consulting Group
Leslie and Renée St. Jean
Peter and Stephanie Stanton
Caroline Stroud Coutre
Marylou Sudders and Bradley Richardson
Todd and Julie Tallman
TD Bank
UMass Memorial Health Care
Uncornered
Dianne and Michael Walsh
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network
Westport Capital Partners, LLC
Janet Wu
Alida Zweidler-McKay
SPONSORS $500- $999
Air & Energy Services, Inc.
Anonymous (3)
The Behling Family
Bloom Cohen Hayes, LLC
Bolger Family Fund
Boston Partner Global Investors
Kathleen Brennan
Tom and Sharon Burke
Butler Furniture
Charity Golf International
Clinton Rotary Club
Clinton Savings Bank
John E. Connolly
Dr. Charles P. Conroy
Thomas Conroy
ExxonMobil Foundation
Mort Fearey
James and Erin Geshwiler
Hon. Leslie and Beverly Harris
Warren and Marilyn Hollinshead
The Hot Dog Ranch
IC Credit Union
Stefan L. Jouret
Jed, Jennifer, and Elena Leighfield
Maria and Sean Loughran
Sean Loughran
Don Lowe and Elizabeth Holland
Cheryl Lower/Fulcra Consultancy
Julie Maas
Anthony Macsata
The Mahar Family
Thomas, Cheryl, Lexie, and Jay McDonald
Philip and Nancy Muscatello
N&K Lancaster, LLC
John Oakley and Margaret Hammond
Penny Outlaw
Mary M. Perkins
Mike and Christy Refojo
Barry Reis
Erica Rice
Ron Bouchard's Auto Stores
Steve Rosenfeld and Margot Botsford
Tammy Sege-Adede
Susan and John Serino
Spadafore Oil & Energy
David Stadtherr
Nancy and Kjartan Stefansson
Summit Distributing, LLC
Swerling Milton Winnick Insurance
TCom Networks, LLC
Walker Consultants
Walter A. Wright III and Betty Wright
Steven D. Young
FRIENDS $150-$499
Linda Alger
Andrew and Wendy Ames
Brooks Ames
Anonymous (7)
Cherie Ansin
Ascendant Law Group
Michael and Hillary Azzoni
bankHometown
Danny and Pam Berman
Jeffrey Besselman
Stephen Reily and Emily Bingham
Robert Bissen
Dianne Cabelus Braley and Jason Braley
Marilou and Charles Cambus
Walter Campbell
Kate, Mark, and James Cannon
Venkat Chalasani
Michael and Mary Rose Cherrone
Karen Cheyney and Scott Rebhun
Timothy Cooke
Charles Cooney
Creative Print Products
Deborah Dawson
Irving J. and Evelyn V. DeToro
Josh Dohan
Bob and Ellie Dubie
William Duffy
Duvarney Jewelers
Alison Eichmann and Ergon Gjika
William Estrada
Jennifer Flanagan and Craig Long
Christopher and Olivia Fox
Suzanne and Joel Frisch
Mike and Cheryl Galvin
Lisa Graustein
Layne Gregory
Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program
Julie A. Haskell
David Hauser
Steve and Stephanie Hilliger
Howland Capital
Charles W. Hughes, Sr
Stephanie Ilberg
Donald and Diane Kafafian
Timothy and Kathleen Leahy
Naomi and Drew LeBlanc
Leominster Credit Union
Lisa Lovett and Julie Reuben
Tara and Alex Lumb
The Mantha Family
Erin and John Martin
John and Britt McAvoy
Cynthia McKinnon
Deborah Meagher
Merrill & McGeary
Lance Minnich
DeAnna Mori and Robert Soluri
Julie Murphy
Nova Fire Protection, Inc.
Derek Padon
Genaro and Valerie Paen
John Pallies
Edward and Janet Peterson
Dwight Porter
Prime Touch Services, Inc.
Robert and Laurie Reed
Tammy and Richard Sarnelli
Sean's Auto Repair
James and Kelley Silva
Kim Smith
Rob and Amy Smith
Arthur G. Stadig
David and Silvana Stephen
Tracy Tallman
Valor Wealth Partners
Christina Wallace Cooper
Pat and Bob Walrath
Whitney Brothers Oil Co.
The Wilkinson Companies
Williams Financial Group
Linda M. Williams
PARTNERS $1-$149
Charles and Kathleen Ames
Anonymous (10)
Edna J. Arsenault
Emanual Bardanis
Randy and Betsy Barske
Laurie Baum and Riccardo Heald
Jill Beck
Dawn Bentley
Kyle Bertoli
Hannah Bloch
Lindsay Blyth
Krystyna Boisjolie
Jane D. Boquist
Luis and Elaine Borgen
Eric Bowman
Michael Boyd
Cynthia Brennan
Carol Burgoyne
Michael Cairns
Donald E. Carey
Shawn Carroll
Catherine Cave
Natalia Cepeda and Noah Lynn
Colleen Chapdelaine
Barry and Julie Cohen
Eileen J. Collins
June Colvin
Peter and Carol Conathan
Matt Cooney
Beth Cowett and Miodrag Milovanovic
Andrea and Lucas Cannon
Emily Daniels
Lucy Darragh
Ann Davis
Judith Dein
Martha Delano and Marc Morin
Deb Deldotto
Joan P. DeLorey
James DePaolo
Megan Donahue
Bruce and Mary Donald
Darrel and Ellen Donaldson
Charles and Karen Douglas
Daniel Driscoll
Peter Drogan
Chuck Dunham
David and Roberta Earls
Evans on the Common
Susan Fly
Liz Fontaine
Virginia M. Fordham
Kelli Galligan
Robert Galvin
Ryan and Amanda Galvin
Zoe Gascon
Ronald and Jan Geddes
Joseph and Emile George
Jan Goddard-Taylor
Karen Greenberg
Ann E. Griffin Esq. and John W. Gregory
Joseph Guay and Family
Tanya Gurge
Casey Hatchett
PARTNERS $1-$149 (continued)
Crisanne Hazen
David Hollingsworth
The Hosie Family
H. Kay and Kyle Howard
Michelle Humphrey
Glen and Tania Hurley
James and Ellen Hurley
Patricia B. James
Jean Marie Johnson
Barry and Julianne Johnston
Karen Jordan
Ted M. Kelley
Antoinette and Brian Kennedy
Rhakeem Kinard
Deanna King
The Owens Family
Laura Leger
Amanda Levitan
Dave Libby
Joel S. Loitherstein and Karen Spilka
Deb Lothian
Joanna MacDonald
Kenneth and Mary MacLean
Leigh Mahoney
Jennifer and James Malloy
Robert Malone
Tim Mangini
Kristine McDonald
Maureen S. McGlame
Meghan McGrail
Atty. William and Judith McGrail
Rachel McKinnon
Ariane and Christian McMahan
Julie Morris
Jeff Murphy
Paul and Annette Najarian
Timothy and Jody O'Day
Old Silver Strategies
Valorie Parent
Patrick Ahearn Architect, LLC
Jason and Liza Pearsall
Peter and Cynthia Peavoy
Jay Pederson
Elly Draper Pendergast
Mary and James Perreira
Jane Kokernak and Chris Perry
Terri and Drew Philbrick
Anthony and Diana Pirro
Anton Poryadin
Jesse Redlener
Jenna and Justin Saunders
Carole Schlessinger
Signature Printing + Consulting
Rachel Smolowitz
Michael and Charlene Sokal
Sarah P. Spencer
Kimberly Stewart
David Stolow
Angela Sullivan
Brianne Tangney
Texas Roadhouse
Aubrey Theall
Sue Thompson
Peter Thompson
Daniel and Migdalia Torres
Tripi Engineering Services, LLC
The Vercollone Family
Victoria Wagner
Eric and Amelia Ward
Constance Wauthier
Julie Williams
Toby and Susan Williams
Thomas and Bridie Wolejko
Ashley Young
In-Kind Donors
Anonymous
Rick Belanger
BJ's Wholesale Club
Cenmarx, LLC
The Chiofaro Company
Clintons Bar & Grille
Costco Wholesale
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
Davis Farmland
Miles Devlin
Donelan's Supermarkets
Fidelity Bank
Gordon's Fine Wine and Spirits
Hannaford Supermarket
The Hanover Insurance Group
Kimball Farm and Ice Cream
The Learning Express
Market Basket
Erin and John Martin
Michael's Bridge Diner
Carol Mueller
Mully's Indoor Golf
The Murphy Family
Not Your Average Joes
Jay Pederson
Praise Wellness
Puttshack
Roche Bros. Supermarkets
Rockwell Roofing
Rollstone Bank & Trust
Scalora Consulting Group
Shaw's Supermarket
SmartBear Software
SMMA
Spirit of Springfield
Springfield Symphony Hall
Sterling National Country Club
Stop & Shop
Topgolf
Trader Joe's
The Watson Family
Wedgewood Pines Country Club
Wegmans
WHDH - 7 News Boston
Gifts in Memory of
Katherine Fadden
Betty K Laning
Robby Mahar
Sheila Mack
Neil Joseph McKinnon
Thomas Wayne Padon
Gifts in Honor of
Linda Alger
Kathleen Ames
Richard and Heather Ames
Karen Cheyney
Miles, Ava, and Finn
Rebecca Georgenes
Kristin Henning
Dana Hollinshead
The Bridget Matte Family
Jennifer and James Murphy
Linda Cynamon Mayers
Jackie and Steve Peck
Carolyn Randolph
Dianne Walsh
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