2023 Annual Report
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Who is RFK Community Alliance
Through a variety of programs, we provide high-quality, individualized care and support to people and families of all ages who are facing complicated challenges.
We recognize the importance of an individualized approach that considers the whole person in context and embraces possibility: everyone has strengths and potential.
With an emphasis on collaboration, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care, our experienced staff help those we serve overcome adversity and develop abilities, resilience, relationships, and achieve positive outcomes.
A Note from Michael and Jim
President & CEO and Board Chair
Friends,
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with awe and gratitude for the remarkable progress we’ve achieved together. It’s been a year defined by advancements in program quality, organizational structure, and culture. Equally, we are energized by our strategic planning work that looks towards the future and provides a vision and road map through 2027.
We maintained our commitment to providing high-quality and impactful services to the people and families who turn to RFK Community Alliance for services and support. We continued to invest in current programs, while building new ones to serve more people who need our expertise and compassionate care.
We welcomed or elevated several executive leaders who are now well-established in their roles. Cindy Wing, our Chief Operating Officer, led us in enhancing our leadership structure and organization-wide communications through developing a cohesive and informed Senior Operations Team who meet regularly to discuss important topics impacting programming and agency culture.
Whether it was at our successful Embracing the Legacy celebration, our Black History Month gathering, the Doctor Franklin Perkins School’s Recognition Day, or at many different holiday celebrations across our divisions, we enjoyed gathering and celebrating with so many of you this year.
Lastly, we are energized to be publicly sharing our strategic planning work and would welcome your thoughts and feedback. But most of all, we are grateful to our incredible community for your support and advocacy for our work.
With gratitude,
Michael W. Ames, PhD (he/him), President and CEO
Jim Geraghty (he/him), Board Chair
Our remarkable
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Michael W. Ames, PhD (he/him)
President and CEO
David Libby, MS, MBA (he/him)
Chief Financial Officer
Derek Padon (he/him)
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Jessica Pepple, EdD, EdS, MBA (she/her)
Chief Diversity and Culture Officer
Tracy Tallman (she/her)
Chief of Staff
Cindy M. Wing, MEd (she/her)
Chief Operating Officer
Steven D. Young (he/him)
Senior Vice President of Facilities & Technology
Executive Director Emeritus
Charles P. Conroy, EdD (he/him)
This list represents the current list of Executive Leadership. We’re also thankful to Felicia Riffelmacher, Lisa Harrington, and Jeffrey Solomon for their Executive Leadership service in FY23.
Our dedicated
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Geraghty, Chair
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
Keith P. Carroll, Esq., Vice-Chair
Holland & Knight
Donald A. Lowe, Treasurer
Town of Bolton
Penny Outlaw, Secretary
Suzanne M. Frisch, Esq., Immediate Past Chair
U.S. District Court (Worcester)
Michael W. Ames, PhD, President
RFK Community Alliance
John J. Boyle, III
Cushman & Wakefield
Jason Burrell, Esq.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Emma Carpenter
Cisco
Michael F. Connolly, Esq.
Rubin and Rudman LLP
Jennifer L. Flanagan, MS
Vicente Sederberg LLP
Hon. Leslie E. Harris, ret.
Juvenile Court Judge, Retired
Dana M. Hollinshead, PhD
Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
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.
UMass Memorial Health
Carol Francolini Mueller
Philip J. Muscatello, MBA
Adtech Systems, LLC
Beatrice M. Oakley
Stephen H. Peck
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts
Mary Ritter
Fallon Health
Peter R. Stanton
Worcester Business Journal
Bob Watson
LPM Holding Company, Inc.
Linda Williams
Retired, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Board Chair Emeritus
Philip W. Johnston
Trustees Emeritus
Martha Bayles
Edwin L. Coward
Ann M. Kelly
Robert L. Mahar
2023 Highlights
We released a bold and impactful strategic plan and vision for the next 5 years
We served 23% more youth and young adults through our Community Services division
8 programs hosted successful licensing reviews and 2 programs were re-accredited
Team members were offered 307 different trainings; on average, 82% reported their knowledge and skills increased as a result
Dr. Franklin Perkins School was awarded a MA FRESH grant, which they’ve used to expand healthy eating and on-site food production
Adventure education was a hit; our minibike program served 45 youth and our Fly Zone ropes course served 130 youth
We hosted 564 people and raised $894,000 at our fundraising events throughout the year
Adult Vocational program participants worked 37% more hours on average compared to last year
79 team members were recognized for their contributions as part of our bi-annual staff appreciation
The Road Ahead 2023-2027
This past year, we proudly crafted a road map and vision for what’s ahead, our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. A committee of our Trustees, chaired by Marc Jones, and a core team of senior staff members, including President and CEO Michael W. Ames, worked together with Cheryl Lower as our consultant to create the plan and bring countless other perspectives in along the way.
Our bold vision for the future is that by 2027, we will deepen our impact, expanding programming to meet unmet needs for the individuals and communities we currently serve and to reach some new individuals and communities who need us.
We will do so by being—and being known as—expert in the work we do. And we will do so by being—and being known as—a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with an outstanding culture where all who work with us feel like they can excel and grow in their careers.
Marc Jones, a longtime Board Member, who helped steer the plan’s creation, shared his excitement about the process and the final plan: “Over a hundred people from a variety of perspectives internal and external contributed to making this plan what it is, and it was a joy to get to know as many as I did. This plan is truly a reminder that our work was created to honor Robert F. Kennedy’s values. It ensures that we will grow to meet the great need for our services that exists right now, just as RFK did in his time.”
Read the Plan
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Updates from our Programs
Adoption
Highlights
Bright Futures Adoption Center is heading into 2024 with celebratory energy as we celebrate our 25th year. We are proud to have participated in creating over 400 families since 1999. We are also proud that this past year, we helped to find a permanent placement for a sibling group of four children, allowing these children to grow up together, forever!
By The Numbers
Participated in placing 8 infants.
Helped 19 children living in foster care find permanent homes.
Trained 35 families seeking to adopt from foster care.
Welcomed 15 new BIPOC adoptive families.
Wrote 281 child and family assessments for the MA DCF to help children achieve permanency.
Connected with 57 birth and adoptive families during our annual events.
Adult Services
Highlights
Aaron Fill joined RFK Community Alliance as VP of Adult Services, filling big shoes after longtime leader, Linda Alger, retired. We re-opened the Clinton, MA Adult Services coffee, treats, and craft shop, The Perk, a vocational opportunity for our adults and an engagement opportunity for the local community and families. We collaborated with the Department of Developmental Services to expand our residential programming so that we can better serve residents who require complex medical care.
By The Numbers
77 adults participated in our programming, 14 of whom reside with us.
71 adults participated in vocational services.
10 adults lived in Davis Manor, our assisted living program.
Collectively, program participants worked 7,802 hours in paid work.
Behavioral Health
Highlights
Dianne Walsh, VP of Clinical Services, led the organization in providing group supervision and training for clinicians across the organization and supporting all teams -even non-clinical teams- in providing clinically-informed services. Our Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) clinicians continued to support children, youth, adults, and families on site at CBH in Lancaster, as well as during school hours at Clinton Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and Nashoba Regional High School. In 2024, CBH will celebrate it’s 20th year of operation, continuing to meet local needs while setting the stage for future growth.
By The Numbers
254 people received services through The Center for Behavioral Health.
7,500 mental health sessions provided across programs.
1/2 of CBH clients have trauma or stress related disorders.
Community Services
Achievement in Motion Mentoring (AIM) has served 14 young adults since its inception in 2022, working to create a stable future and help them graduate from high school or its equivalency. Several workshops were held for youth that included financial literacy education, healthy relationships, and self-care. Many youth earned financial incentives for reaching goals, including engaging with program activities, developing health goals, gaining employment, and graduating high school.
COASA (Children of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) had a wonderful year of programming, bringing together children and families affected by substance abuse and alcoholism through events like ice skating, an educational film series, a cookout, and a week of Camp COASA.
The Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP) served 84 youth, 31% more than last year. Program participants received mentoring and legal assistance, and support in accessing services like mental health treatment, employment, education, financial literacy, and housing. Importantly, at 90-days post-discharge, 100% of graduates had no new delinquency charges. DDAP Suffolk County also held their first annual resource fair in April of 2023 at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Legacy Mentoring (Legacy), already serving Hampden County, added a mentor to serve Berkshire County this year as a result of new funding. The program served 50 youth experiencing or are at-risk of becoming commercially sexually exploited, an 11 % increase from last year. In addition to engaging widely in the community, the Legacy team presented on a panel with Baystate Advocacy Center in recognition of Human Trafficking month in January of 2024 as part of their commitment to bring increased education and awareness of CSEC along with enhancing provider connections. In 2024, Legacy Mentoring is celebrating it’s 5th year of operations.
Rein in a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Program (RIAD) provided services to 119 people, 73 of whom were enrolled in RFK Community Alliance programs and 46 of whom were from the community. Services included equine- and animal-assisted therapy, job-skills development, and clinical services. In 2024, RIAD is celebrating it’s 35th year of operations.
The Young Adult Supported Living Program (YASL) has served 11 adults since its inception in 2022, supporting young adults transitioning out of foster care to live independently in both Western and Central Massachusetts. In addition to providing cost-free housing, we offer case management, life-skills training, and experiential learning in conjunction with the MA Department of Children and Families to ensure stable futures. We continue to see a high number of referrals for this relatively new program. This year, we hosted holiday events, clinical workshops, team building events, and art presentations to promote community and build teamwork.
Early Education and Care
Highlights
In 2023, the Child Development Center celebrated its 15th year of operations, was re-accredited by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and passed their annual licensing visit with flying colors.
By The Numbers
101 children attended the Child Development Center, an increase from the previous year.
4 events allowed our team members, children, and their families to connect and celebrate with each other.
7 out of 19 of our 2023 Graduates had been enrolled with us since infancy.
100% of families surveyed reported that staff take good care of their child, help them get along with others, and are good teachers.
Education
Highlights
Students at our Lancaster schools enjoyed adventure education, including our ropes course, horsemanship lessons, and mini-bike programs, helping to build confidence, decision making skills, and trust. At Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS), we are proud to be implementing a variety of fresh food initiatives thanks to MA Fresh Grant funding from the Commonwealth, including raised garden beds and a hydroponic growing system to grow vegetables on site, a cooler to store vegetables from local farms, kitchen equipment to better create and serve healthy meals, and more.
By The Numbers:
226 students attended our special education schools, an 11% increase from last year.
DFPS served 68 students in our residential education program.
Students come from 102 school districts across the region.
Youth Justice Transformation
Highlights
The RFK National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice (NRC), in our 10th year, shared several new publications and continued to highlight important topics on our podcast. Interest in our Probation and Youth Justice System Review and Dual Status Youth Reform initiatives, trainings, and specialized work remains high. We continue to work with James Madison University to grow the newly formed Innovation Center for Youth Justice (ICYJ) and support JMU in maintaining internships and a minor in Transformation of Youth Justice.
By the Numbers
We provided consultation and training in 21 jurisdictions and the Territory of Guam.
We conducted 4 Dual Status Youth Reform Initiatives, 2 of which had special focus on commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC).
We released 6 podcast episodes.
Youth Residential Care
Highlights
Referrals for all youth residential programs remain high. Participants show increasingly acute mental health needs, which we are meeting by growing clinical capacity. Program participants at Johnston Hall and Oatis Children’s Center in Lancaster participated in our adventure education programming, including the Fly Zone ropes course, winter adventure, and mini-bikes. We highlighted Henry, an alumni of The Kennedy School, in a year-end video.
By The Numbers
We held 2,800 mental health sessions across our youth residential programs, a 34% increase over the previous year.
We served 64 youth in MA Department of Children and Families programs.
We served 45 youth in MA Department of Youth Services programs.
We served 68 youth through Dr Franklin Perkins School Residential Education.
Stories from Our Programs
Alexandra
Adult Vocational Program
Meet Alexandra, a participant in our Adult Services Vocational Program. Whether she’s baking in the café, or planning with program staff for a future with even more independence, Alexandra brings her caring spirit. Learn about Alexandra’s journey.
Aiden
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Meet Aiden, a senior at Doctor Franklin Perkins School. When he’s not playing basketball or working his on-campus job, Aiden is studying, cracking jokes with his classmates, or helping a younger student. Learn about Aiden’s journey.
Anonymous
Legacy Mentoring Program
Meet Anonymous, a graduate of our Legacy Mentoring child sexual exploitation program. She has overcome more than most people can imagine and is focused on conquering her own future with a strong support team. Learn about her journey.
Donor Spotlight
Donato Tramuto
Giving back is in Donato Tramuto’s heart.
In his lifetime, Donato has endured far too many challenges and tragedies. At the age of 8, he endured significant hearing loss in both ears and was often ill due to multiple corrective surgeries. He was bullied in school and felt deeply lonely. As a young adult, he regained his health and hearing and subsequently catapulted up the corporate ladder to become a successful CEO as an adult. But he also lost several family members tragically and what's more, he lost close family friends on one of the September 11th flights, a plane he and his friends were planning to travel together on.
While he navigated the darkest lows of these challenges and tragedies, Donato looked to the wisdom and values of his childhood heroes, Martin Luther King Jr and Robert F. Kennedy. Donato shared that he was inspired that RFK didn’t start as a Civil Rights leader, but that he died as one. In these heroes, Donato saw leadership defined by kindness, compassion, and bravery.
Today, Donato is an author, speaker, and philanthropist, traveling the world to share his story and teach compassionate leadership. Donato shared that he gives back to RFK Community Alliance because at the core of our work is helping young people find inspiration and build their future. His own life was defined by tragedy, but also by family and teachers who believed in him and helped him triumph.
Donato Tramuto
He believes that the heroes of tomorrow won’t be one or two people, but instead groups of young people who band together to inspire and change the world for the better. That youth, just like many of the young people in our care, will gain strength, share their stories, and blaze a future for all.
Since 2017, Donato and his foundations have provided significant support to RFK Community Alliance. Many of his donations have been donated with the intention that we use them where it’s needed most, while many have also come in the form of grants that have supported staff training in trauma informed care and most recently, helped us launch our Achievement in Motion Mentoring program (AIM).
We are proud to count Donato and his husband, Jeff Porter, as friends, partners, and donors, and we were pleased to honor Donato at our 2017 Embracing the Legacy celebration for the ways he embodies the values of RFK (pictured). Donato: Thank you for your love, advocacy, and support.
“This life we live is so temporary. We have a great responsibility to love and help others. Even when I had nothing, I gave something and I did something.”
-Donato Tramuto
Achievement in Motion Mentoring
Program Spotlight
In just its second year of operations, our Achievement in Motion Mentoring Program (AIM), is already making an impact. The program, which has to-date been funded entirely by the generosity of individual and foundation donors, is a voluntary program designed to support and mentor young people who have a history of court involvement and have previously participated in our Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP) in Western Massachusetts.
Under the leadership of Bianca Frederick, Youth Mentor, and Krystyna Boisjolie, AVP of Community Programs, AIM provides mentorship and coaching to teens and young adults who often have complex trauma histories. It has served 16 young adults to date. The core of this program lies in the mentoring and coaching that each young participant receives. Mentors begin their work by building relationships with the youth and gaining an understanding of goals, strengths, and support needs. Starting with the first goal plan, which is developed collaboratively with each youth, the mentor and mentee define specific objectives related to fostering connections, developing capabilities, maintaining good health, and successfully completing the program.
The mentors and mentees typically meet 1-3 times a week, with more frequent meetings during the initial stages of the program or during challenging periods that require additional support. The ultimate objective is for the young person to become self-reliant as they accomplish their goals and transition into adulthood. Another major goal is to ensure that the young person completes high school or equivalency. The program also offers financial incentives to motivate program participants to achieve their goals, while also laying the groundwork for future financial independence.
We’re proud of our AIM team and love seeing our program participants flourishing.
Diversity and Culture in Action
This year, we ensured that diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE) were at the forefront of making essential decisions and welcoming and guiding every team member. Click the link to see a year in review and hear from our Chief Diversity and Culture Officer, Dr. Jessica Pepple.
2023 Events
Speakers Series
April 2023: The Yellow Tulip Project team, featuring Suzanne Fox(she/her), Co-Founder and Executive Director and Anna Mullen (she/her), YTP Board Member provided insightful tips on how we can each smash the stigma surrounding mental illness and build a community of people who realize that hope happens when youth and community leaders work together.
RFK Community Alliance Open
May 2023: A full field of golfers enjoyed our 19th annual RFK Community Alliance Open at Sterling National Country Club. The weather was gorgeous, and we had a great time! We are proud to report that thanks to the support of many sponsors, we raised almost $90,000.
Fairway for Kids
June 2023: Our 19th annual Fairway for Kids was a huge success, thanks in large part to our partner, Eversource! 130 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 over $345,000.
Rodman Ride for Kids
September 2023: 29 people represented and fundraised on behalf of RFK Community Alliance as riders and virtual riders in the 2023 Rodman Ride for Kids. In-person riders encountered some rainy weather but ended the ride with some sun just in time for the after party. Thanks to all the teams, we raised $44,324 and had a blast.
Embracing the Legacy
November 2023: 280 supporters gathered at our Embracing the Legacy celebration at the JFK Library in Boston to remember the legacy of Robert F. Kennedy. There was so much positive energy in the room as we celebrated our 2023 honorees, Andrew Dreyfus, Kristin Henning, and Devin McCourty and were treated to a performance by Lavender Darcangelo. The evening was a big success, and we are humbled and grateful for the generous support of our donors and sponsors. We were in awe that we were able to raise $410,000 for those in our care!
Winter Wish
December 2023: Our annual Winter Wish holiday gift drive helped ensure that every child in our care received at least one gift for the holidays. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $7,500 for gifts or in gift cards. And we received a variety of gifts that included a television, STEM and nature educational kits, and two PlayStation 5s for residences. We are so grateful!
The events listed here occurred from Jan 1-Dec 30, 2023
Our
FINANCIALS
Thank you to our
ADVISORY BOARD
Vincent Alfano
Samuel Bottum
Jay Gregory
Keri DiLeo
Daniel Faneuf
Brian Hanify
Stephanie Hyles
Alice Isenberg
Phil Johnston
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
CT Department of Education
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 Elder Affairs
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
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
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, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
BLOSSOM CIRCLE $25,000+
Mary and John J. Boyle, III
Bright Funds Foundation
Cisco Systems
City of Boston
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Eric and Heather Knapp
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
MAXIMUS Foundation
NYPUM
The Progin Foundation
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Rodman For Kids
UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital
BENEFACTORS $10,000-$24,999
Anonymous
Atlantic Management
The Barbuto Family
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Brophy & Phillips Co., Inc./Cecilia Roddy and Pete Vlaco
J. Calnan & Associates
Emma and Daniel Carpenter
Castle Creek Capital
DCU for Kids
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners
Daniel Faneuf
Fidelity Institutional Asset Management
Fiera Capital, Inc.
Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation
Dr. David and Jennifer Geller
The Geraghty Family
GoldenTree Asset Management
Marc and Sharon Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kraft
Louise Davis Halsted Charitable Foundation
Maddie's Mission
MGG Investment Group
Patrick and Nicole Morrissey
Nypro Foundation
Orchard Global
Point32Health
Reliant Foundation
Ridgewood Energy
State Street Global Advisors
TD Charitable Foundation
The Watson Family
James Wilson
PATRONS $5,000-$9,999
Acadian Asset Management LLC
ACT Leasing
Aegis Retirement Partners
Aksia, LLC
American Century Investments
Michael W. Ames and Susan Kilroy-Ames
Anonymous (4)
Arrow Global
Arsenal Capital Partners
Asia Alternatives Management
Charles and Alison Batchelder
Steve and Joan Belkin
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Trust Walden Company
Brynwood Partners
Tom and Sharon Burke
Patrick and Sarah Cammarata
Anna Clementi
Susan Cobb and Joshua Tolson
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Michael and Monica Connolly
Connor, Clark, & Lunn Financial Group, Ltd
The Doug Flutie Jr., Foundation For Autism Inc.
Enterprise Bank
EY-Parthenon
Fairview Capital Partners, Inc.
Christopher Ford
Fred C. Church Insurance Agency
Global Alpha Capital Management
Granahan Investment Management
Income Research & Management
Jennison Associates
Phil and Beverly Johnston
Leonard, Mulherin & Greene
Lillian A. Luksis Charitable Giving Fund
Loomis Sayles & Company
Peter and Susan Maguire
Mesirow Financial
MidOcean Partners
John Montgomery
Morgan Stanley
Munroe Morrow Wealth Management
Jen and Jim Murphy
Neuberger Berman, LLC
New England Pension Consultants
Parametric Portfolio Associates, LLC
Passaic Partners, LLC
Payden & Rygel Investment Management
Jackie and Stephen Peck
Pharmakon Advisors
Putnam Investments
Raytheon Company
Rhino Capital Advisors, LLC
Rubin & Rudman
Elizabeth Rush
Nathan Sanders
Schwab Charitable Fund
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Segall, Bryant & Hamill
Serengeti Asset Management
Silver Creek Advisory Partners, LLC
The Sooner Foundation
Stockdale Capital Partners
Tenaya Capital
TramutoPorter Foundation
Turning Rock Partners
Michael and Diane Umholtz
Universa Investments, L.P.
Valor Equity Partners
Voya Investment Management
Warren Equity Partners
Westport Capital Partners, LLC
Worcester State University
SUPPORTERS $1,000-$4,999
Adobe Employee Community Fund
Shari Agatstein
Linda Alger
American Business Equipment
Richard and Heather Ames
Avidia Bank
Barkan Management
Bemis Community Investment Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Bolton Community Fund
De'Porres and Lesia Brightful
Brown & Brown of Massachusetts
Laura and David Burke
Robert Byrne
Robert and Sheila Caruso
Charity Golf International
CIBC Asset Management
Citizens Energy
Clinton Cultural Council
Thomas and Victoria Collins
Mr. Linzee Coolidge
Kyle Copeland
Peter Cowenhoven
Crestron
Michael Crowther
Matt Daniels
Diamond Technologies, Inc.
Fred Di Spirito and Mitsa Ouroumis
DMH Electrical Contractors
Draper Laboratory Contributions Program
Jennifer Dudley
William Duffy
Richard Dutton and Susan Swain
Eastern Real Estate
W. Albert Ellis and Anne-Seymour St. John
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
David and Susie Fairchild
Families Facing Addiction
FAO Schwarz Family Foundation
Chris Farias
Nick Fenuccio
Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC
The Fieldstone Foundation, Inc.
Matthew and Dave Freitas
Michael Frisoli
Rebecca and Philip Garside
Antonio Giorgio
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Kat and Tim Gregor
Jay Gregory and Valerie D'Astous
Hon. Leslie and Mrs. Beverly Harris
Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc.
Holland & Knight
ICS
James Monroe Wire and Cable Corporation
Jeff John
Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
John and Carol Kanis
The Katz Family
The Key Program Inc.
Jeremy Kindall
Peter and Vicki Krupp
Henry C. Larsen Jr. and Sharon Larsen
James and Carolyn Leary
Leominster Credit Union
Erik Lien
Live Life Fully Foundation
Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Trust
Gerard and Grace Loughran
Joseph Loughran
Sean Loughran
Christopher and Jennifer Luisa
Eric and Michelle Macaux
Gina Matarazzo
Bridget and Gregory Matte
Joseph McDonald
Thomas, Cheryl, Lexie, and Jay McDonald
Angela Moncrief
Nexamp
Peter and Jean Noonan
Beatrice M. Oakley
Origami Capital Partners
Petco Love Foundation
Peterman Architects
Don and Felicia Riffelmacher
Mary and William Ritter
Road to College
Rockwell Roofing
Rollstone Bank & Trust
Ronald M. Ansin Foundation
Scalora Consulting Group
Ms. Cindy Schlessinger and Mr. Jeffrey H. Ellowitz
Timothy Sherman
Justin Smith
Alan and Susan Solomont
Peter and Stephanie Stanton
Marylou Sudders and Bradley Richardson
Superior Plus Propane
Todd and Julie Tallman
TD Bank
UMass Memorial Health Care
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
Vanguard Charitable
Victoria Marvelle Cowenhoven Fund for Children
Catherine and Michael Welch
Linda M. Williams
Tom and Cindy Wing
Workers Credit Union
Steven D. Young
SPONSORS $500- $999
Air & Energy Services, Inc.
American Endowment Foundation
Anonymous (2)
The Architectural Team, Inc.
Puneeta Arya
Richard and Andrea Bachini
Kyle Bertoli
Bloom Cohen Hayes, LLC
Bolger Family Fund
Dr. Roger Breitbart
Todd Brown
Kate, Mark, and James Cannon
The Chiofaro Company
Clinton Savings Bank
Michael and Ellen Clisham
Thomas Conroy
Cumulus Media
Dave Degou
Fidelity Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Forbes
Friends of Ed Flynn
John Haffey
Warren and Marilyn Hollinshead
IC Federal Credit Union
Alice and Phillip Isenberg
Chantal Jordan and Blaine French
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management
Timothy and Kathleen Leahy
Jed and Jennifer Leighfield
David Littlefield
Kim Godfrey Lovett
Don Lowe and Elizabeth Holland
Robert and Marion Mahar
Jennifer and James Malloy
John Margeson
Richard McGrail
Carol and Ben Mueller
Daniel Paul Mulhern
N&K Lancaster, LLC
New York Life Foundation
The Norberg Family
Patrick Ahearn Architect
Proverb
Barry Reis
Richard C. Bardi & Associates, LLC
Jason Sammarco
Enzo Scalora
SKE Angel Fund Foundation
Edwin and Katharine Smith
Spadafore Oil & Energy
David Stadtherr
Nancy and Kjartan Stefansson
Summit Distributing, LLC
TCom Networks, LLC
Paul Winnick
FRIENDS $150-$499
Stephanie Adaramola
Amazon Smile
Andrew and Wendy Ames
Charles and Kathleen Ames
Andreoli Insurance Agency, Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Michael and Hillary Azzoni
Jane Baker
bankHometown
Craig and Marcia Barnes
The Behling Family
Robert Bissen
Mona and Donald Blanchard
Michael Bolger
Brian Boyle
Daniel Brindisi
Matthew Bucci
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burbage
Jeff Cameron
Walter Campbell
Michael and Mary Rose Cherrone
Karen Cheyney and Scott Rebhun
Clinton Offset Printers
Dr. Charles P. Conroy
Theresa Conti
Charles Cooney
Creative Print Products
Bill and Liz Crowley
Crown Linen Service
Lisa Cukier
Deborah Dawson
Irving J. and Evelyn V. DeToro
Penelope Dey
Keri DiLeo
Darrel and Ellen Donaldson
Charles and Karen Douglas
Paul L. Ducharme
Duvarney Jewelers
Alison Eichmann and Ergon Gjika
The Enman Family
Joseph M. Erickson
Philip J. Eugene
Evans on the Common
Jennifer Flanagan and Craig Long
Rick and Terri Freeman - Keller Williams
Wendy Gaton
Gibson Farms - Midtown Meats
Jennifer Giniewicz
Give with Liberty Employee Donations
Layne Gregory
John Grossman
George Guarin
Tanya Gurge
The Francolini Family
Realer and Charles Hamilton
Hannaford Bloomin' 4 Good Program
Lisa C. Harrington
Julie A. Haskell
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