THE PROMISE OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester 65 Tainter Street • Worcester, MA 01610 Administration: (508)754-2686 • Main South Clubhouse: (508)753-3377 • Fax: (508)754-7635 [email protected] • www.bgcworcester.org
Child Development Center 65 Tainter St • Worcester, MA 01610 • Phone: 508-754-0796 • Fax: 508-754-7635
Great Brook Valley Clubhouse 35 - 45 Freedom Way • Worcester, MA 01605 • Phone: 508-421-5176
Freedom Way Gymnasium 33 Freedom Way • Worcester, MA 01605 • Phone: 508-421-5176
Kids Club Clubhouse 180 Constitution Ave. • Worcester, MA 01605 • Phone: 508-459-3634
Plumley Village Clubhouse 16 Laurel Street • Worcester, MA 01608 • Phone: 508-754-5509 portions of our programs provided by:
ANNUAL REPORT 2007 – 2008 THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IS THE BEST INVESTMENT THAT YOU CAN MAKE IN YOUTH IN WORCESTER
With so many non-profits, coalitions and community ideas vying for our limited time, energy and dollars, it’s more important than ever that each of us makes the most of our opportunity to invest in programs that you know work. By supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester and telling others about how the Club is improving the lives of the kids we reach, you will help us continue to make an important and life-saving difference for our kids. The Boys & Girls Club of Worcester is embarking on a bold four-year initiative to deepen the positive impact on young people’s lives. We are beginning to recruit a stadium full of Raving Fans empowered to enlist others to support the growing impact that the Club is making on our youth members and the City of Worcester.
HANDS AND VOICES NEEDED! This effort will result in:
Worcester’s youth are struggling to create a bright future. Poverty, high dropout rates, eruptions of violent crime, family • Sustaining the Club’s current scope of service so that we can be in a position to reach out to more young substance abuse, and low fitness levels are impairing our children’s ability to succeed. people and families who need the Club; Worcester's young people need our help. Too many of them are not receiving the guidance they need to graduate from high • Increasing our overall daily attendance, and the frequency of attendance for each Club member; school, to avoid violence, gangs and drugs or to become responsible adults. And for the more than 4,000 young people • Shifting our emphasis from growth to impact so we can prove what we know- that Club members do better who ARE finding hope and opportunity in our Boys & Girls Clubs, the need for support is greater than ever. academically, are more physically fit, are less likely to join a gang or get involved in juvenile crime, are con tributing to the city through community service and have loads more fun because of their involvement; The statistics about the challenges facing youth in Worcester and the United States are staggering. • Bringing the same standards of excellence to our outreach units in Great Brook Valley and Plumley Village that we have achieved in Main South; • 39% of 18 to 25 year olds in the City of Worcester do not have a high school diploma. • Serving girls and teens through programs designed specifically for their needs. • More than a quarter of all of the youth living within Worcester’s city limits live below the poverty level. 58 % of the youth that come to our Clubhouses live in poverty and 68% live in a single By becoming a Raving Fan of the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, you strengthen our ability to serve the children and teens — parent household. 1 that need us most. As a Raving Fan you will: — • 16 % of adolescents in the USA are overweight. This figure has nearly tripled in the last 20 years. • In the next 24 hours 3,506 American teens will run away from home. • Encourage someone who can help to tour one of our Clubhouses; • Every 24 hours, more than 15,000 teens in the U.S. begin using drugs for the first time. • Invite others to attend a Club event or help serve a hot meal at Kids Café; • Help us identify “broadcast towers”--other folks like you that care about Worcester’s kids with strong fundraising, communication, and networking skills that will get the word out to even more people about COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF THE DIFFERENCE THAT OUR CLUB IS MAKING our great Club and kids.
The crisis affecting our children impacts every community within our nation and Worcester is no exception. While these Boys & Girls Club alumni say it best: “The Club saved my life.” statistics regarding our youth are alarming, there is hope. You can change the life of a child today by becoming a Raving Fan! A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive cites the experiences of Boys & Girls Club alumni as living proof of the With your help we can continue to be a solution to the challenges facing youth in Worcester, hope Boys & Girls Clubs offer. The alumni survey reveals some 67 % of Club alumni attribute their ability to avoid difficulty with the law to the influence of Club staff, and 67 % also say the Club is where they learned how to "say no" to drugs and alcohol. Also noted in the survey, some 28 % of respondents report they would have dropped out of high school if not for the Club. Another 51 % achieved a higher level of education than they thought possible because of attending their Club. Of the alumni surveyed, 80 % said that their Club experience made a positive impact on their attitude toward fitness and health, with 74 % participating in organized sports. While so many of our nation's young people are dropping out of high school, succumbing to drugs/alcohol or losing the fight against poor nutrition and/or exercise, many Boys & Girls Club alumni thrive. In fact, they are Living Proof that Clubs work . The transformation in Main South that the Club is accomplishing with Clark University and the Main South Community Development Corporation is immediately apparent to anyone who drives through the neighborhood. The new Clubhouse and new housing are only the beginning, however. By collaborating with more groups than any other agency in the city, we are building a network of support for our kids that will help them transform their lives in remarkable ways. The snapshots on the following pages that celebrate Theresa, Jasmine and Damian demonstrate what our members can achieve with your involvement. Promise of a Bright Future Through sports—and the arts
ost people know the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester for our outstanding swim, basketball and boxing programs. But if you visit the Clubhouse on Tainter Street, you may be surprised to see—and hear—the results of our thriving arts program. You might even catch a fragrant whiff from the weekly baking classes where lessons in kitchen math and chemistry produce good things to eat.
MNot only are the walls of the Clubhouse filled with photos and pictures from classes we offer in digital photography, this year some of our students’ photos and drawings were exhibited at Clark University.
The exhibition, “Street Art; A Portrait of Main South,” was the culmination of a collaboration between our — members and Clark students in a seminar on communications and culture. Mentored by professional — 2 3 — photographer Stephen DiRado, the Club members went out into the neighborhood to record their impression s — with disposable cameras. To the delight of all, the resulting pictures were both realistic and artistic.
The arts program at the Boys & Girls Club is giving a voice to Club members who may not be drawn to sports. The arts also open up a whole new world of possibilities for young athletes.
In the following pages, you’ll read about several of our arts programs, from keyboarding to dance as well as the education and support programs that are helping our young members realize their potential.
We’re proud that our members are as creative as they are athletic and we welcome you to stop by and see for yourself.
Our Promise of a Bright Future initiative is developing ongoing support for our programs and helping to build an endowment that will ensure our great programs and services will be here for our kids for another century. Please help us with your support.
The arts program at the Boys & Girls Club is giving a voice to Club members who may not be drawn to sports. With Games and Electronics they Feel the Beat Members learn to make their own music
“I n Da Zone” Brings Home Trophies n the “Beats and Rhythms” Award-winning team learns more than dance moves workshop led by musician Keith Chester, kids learn how drum machines and synthesizers work and how their sounds are used in pop - ular music. Keith gives them a crash hauree Allotey, cultural Watching them run through a new Amanda Jubin, 16, and her brother course in how to read music and to feel arts program director, dance number, Shauree shakes her Ernie, 15 have made the dance team the tIhe beat through games. Then, once took the Boys & Girls head. “I want to see clean moves,” she focus of their involvement with the they understand what they are playing, Club’s fledgling dancers to two encourages them. Her instructions Club. the kids go on to keyboard instruction. competitions in their first season as a reveal the elements of sport in dance. “It’s a very positive place to be,” — said Ernie. — 4 team—and the team brought home first “Lead with your shoulders and 5 — and second place trophies for their follow through with your punches,” she “The practices are challenging and “The music program has — Shighly polished performances. the performances were intimidating,” says. provided a great bridge A Clark University student worked “Kids are learning other important The team, In Da Zone, has 13 said Amanda. But she acknowledges with Club members in the recording interpersonal skills too. The music members, 12 young women and a single “If I’ve only taught them that she’s learned a lesson in teamwork for kids of different studio teaching them how to use the program has provided a great bridge young man. Their snappy routine invaluable to the teenage experience. dance, then I’ve failed,” backgrounds and ages.” sound equipment. The kids learned for kids of different backgrounds and combining hip hop with Broadway “When you’re on the dance team fast—soon they were mixing songs— ages,” Hungler said. musicals won first place in the junior she added. you learn that it’s not all about you,” The results have been amazing,” some of them now have their own “You’ll see a 14 year-old helping division at the Dance and Drill Amanda said. Shauree has danced for most of said Joe Hungler, director of operations. original ring tones on their cell phones. an 11-year-old with a keyboard. Kids competition at Assumption College To give dance team members her life. As a student in sociology at “At our talent show this year, kids were While Club members are having who don’t necessarily hang out in Worcester and second place after context and to keep tabs on their UMass Amherst, she performed in playing and singing their own songs, fun, they’re learning skills that could together are realizing and appreciating performing for an audience of 3,000 academic progress, Shauree requires three dance groups and after graduation not just lip-synching.” translate into a career. the skills of other kids.” at the Beantown Bounce in Boston. them to show her their report cards. worked as a dance instructor for The team has been practicing “Dance is important to them, but I YouthNet, Worcester’s summer three days a week for two hours and want to show them school is more recreation program for teenagers. She three hours on Saturday since last fall. important.” also taught hip-hop at World Rhythms Since there is currently no space She proudly notes that half the Studio in the city. available at the Clubhouse to devote team is on their school’s honor role An ankle injury sidelined her solely to dance practice, they go and she’s seen improvement in the dancing career, but since joining the through their paces in a room also grades of the others. “If I’ve only taught Boys & Girls Club staff a year ago, used for other Club programs. them dance, then I’ve failed,” she Shauree has put her skills as a choreog - Nevertheless, the dance team is added. rapher to good use. oblivious to the noise in the background; “The rehearsals can be pretty they focus on Shauree’s instructions intense,” she noted, but even when it’s and work out the complicated routines been a difficult practice, “they’ll bring she has devised. me balloons or a cupcake the next day.” From Gimp to Saori Weaving Statewide Youth of the Year The Club is her home; here she grew up Something for everyone
heresa Pickens came a she traveled to Pennsylvania to he plastic gimp strips long way from the represent the Club at a conference. that anyone who’s been feisty little kid who was Ike notes more of Theresa’s to camp learned how often suspended from the Club for bad accomplishments. “She has a serious to weave into lanyards is a perennial behavior. Last year, Theresa was work ethic. There have been awards favorite among young Club members. named Youth of the Year for both the nights at the Club where Theresa has At the other end of the spectrum is city of Worcester and the state of gotten so many, it’s almost embarrassing. saori, free-style weaving that breaks the MTassachusetts. She’s been Member of the Month for Ttraditional rules of the craft to produce Theresa has been coming to the three years, editor of the Club News , patterns both fanciful and beautiful. Club for as long as she can remember. and volunteers for most of our events. When it comes to our art program, When she was five, Theresa and her She’s one of the first young people we provide our kids with opportunities brother went to live with their aunt and we’ll think of when we need someone to experiment with many different as a result she was a very angry little girl. to represent the Club.” mediums. When Ike McBride, senior clubhouse Theresa says the Club has been a A volunteer from the Worcester director, joined the staff 10 years ago, home to her. “My friends are here, it’s saori studio worked with a group of Club he became a father figure to Theresa. helped keep me focused,” she said. — members ages eight to 13 during weekly — 6 Looking to the future, Theresa 7 sessions to teach them how to use the — hasn’t decided on a specific college or — loom and create their own designs. “[The Club] helped also coaches. Theresa also helps teach major. Her dream is to play basketball Besides learning how to create SMART Girls , a program for 11 to 14- for the University of Connecticut. imaginative patterns, the young keep me focused.” years-olds at the Club “where girls talk With her focus and drive, she will weavers’ education included the value about things that are important in their be an asset to any college. As Ike notes, of cooperation and patience as they “He’s always been there for me,” lives,” she said. As a member of the “Theresa is really special. She’s one of took turns at the loom and helped each she said. “He calls me on things but he Keystone leadership development club, our greatest success stories.” other with their projects. always makes sure everything is fine.” As the youngsters wove twigs, Ike says he can remember feathers and other unlikely objects into Theresa’s sudden transformation. “One their artistic patterns in the style of day when she was a young teen, it was saori, they learned to channel their like she woke up and said, ‘I’m done creativity in new ways. with all of that.’ From then on Theresa channeled her considerable energy into positive actions. A senior this fall at Claremont Academy, she is a member of the school’s honor society and takes AP and college level classes in history and English literature and tutors other students after school. She’s the shooting guard on the girls’ basketball team of her school as well as on the Club’s team, which she Youth of the Year 20W0ith8 a song in his heart Scholarship recipient gives back to the Club Jasmine Pitts is one “smart girl”
amian Almazraawi, the current Youth of the Year, is asmine Pitts, who taught FanFan, athletics program director and following in his mother’s footsteps in the SMART Girls program Ike McBride, senior clubhouse director. his work with the younger members of at the Boys & Girls Club “Cindy has always been there for the Club. Among his earliest memories over the summer, is an example of a me,” Jasmine said. “I would never of Worcester were the times he went to smart young woman who has already hesitate to go to her.” Sam and Ike tDhe Ionic Avenue Club with his Mom achieved success. drilled her in basketball in high school when she worked at the childcare JJasmine grew up in Great Brook and over the summer Sam was back Another of Damian’s talents is his center. Damian was seven years old Valley where she “practically lived” at on the court, helping Jasmine with voice. He loves to sing and was saving when his family moved to Worcester the Boys & Girls Club. As a youngster, workouts for the college team. money for voice lessons when a spur of from the Virgin Islands. she was one of the girls in the SMART the moment performance before the Almost a decade later, Damian is a Girls program; she used the Clubhouse Club’s board of directors brought him resourceful young man who stepped computer for homework and created “The Club is the to the attention of Mary Beth Rockwell up to help with the family finances after poster board presentations for school (pictured below with Damian). A foundation for his single Mom got sick and lost her projects. In the Clubhouse gym, professional singer and music teacher — job. Although he was only 14 at the Jasmine learned to excel at basketball, — 8 before she became involved with the everything I do.” 9 playing varsity for all four years she — — time, Damian found a part-time job so “It sounds like it’s just play, but Boys & Girls Club, Rockwell volunteered attended Burncoat High School. that he could help pay his own way. there’s a lot more to it,” he explained. When she graduated from high to take Damian on as a student and While she was growing up at the He started coming to the Club every “The kids don’t just play video games, school, Jasmine received the $1,000 gave him lessons at the Club. Rockwell Club, Jasmine got support from Club day “so my Mom wouldn’t be worried these are interactive games with a story Victor Vezoulis scholarship as an taught Damian breath control and staff members Cindy Jackson, individua l about how I was spending my time line and they have to write a review of outstanding student athlete from the helped him improve his range. services program director, Sam after school,” he said. Because the family each game.” The youngsters also are Boys & Girls Club, the first young woman budget was so tight, he often stayed for required to use several vocabulary words to win the prestigious award. She loved dinner at Kids’ Café so she wouldn’t Damian assigns them for the reviews. Damian is a math and science and kep t her grades have the expense of feeding him. Damian grades the reviews, and resourceful young up while playing basketball on her high Damian’s upbeat and optimistic when the reviewers accumulate school team and the traveling team at demeanor attracted fellow Club enough points, they get a reward. man who stepped up the Club. As a result, Jasmine was members and staff. “People tend to be “We’ll go bowling or go play laser tag,” awarded a full scholarship to Worcester happy when they see me,” he says. he said. to help with the family Polytechnic Institute, where she is now Molly Sullivan, social recreation program a sophomore and a shooting guard on director and he developed a special finances the women’s basketball team. connection. “We could talk about Jasmine says she owes a lot to the anything; She really helped relieve my For Damian, a junior at University Boys & Girls Club. “The Club is the stress,” Damian said. Park School, college is very much on foundation for everything I do,” she When he volunteered to help out his mind. He took a course at Clark said. That’s one of the reasons why she in the Club’s recreation center Damian University, Peace Studies, this spring. was back at the Clubhouse over the found he really enjoyed interacting “It was a really challenging class, he summer. with the younger kids. Two years ago said. “I learned how to live in the Her many achievements have he started a video game club for eight moment instead of focusing on the given her a sense of perspective. “Being to 12 year-olds. past or future.” back in the “SMART Girls” program makes me feel old,” she jokes. Introducing minority youth to
higher education Big dreams lead to success
nspiring kids from Worcester’s College is part of the environment mentors, it’s an eye opener for many of inner city neighborhoods to at the Club. On the walls are college them,” according to Hungler. It’s 3 o’clock—do you know where think of college as a real pennants representing campuses An important component of the possibility is the thrust of a new Boys & attended by former Club members and effort to make college accessible was Girls Club strategy that combines photos of scholarship winners. the “Los Amigos” conference for your homework is? counseling and scholarships. At the Club’s Teen Center, minority youth and first-generation Power Hour helps kids get serious about school “When no one in your family has members can get help with everything college hopefuls this past spring hosted gIraduated from high school, the idea by the Boys & Girls Club at Clark from SAT test preparation to the college of going to college just isn’t an option,” selection process and financial aid University. They learned about the said Joe Hungler, Boys & Girls Club forms. Two new scholarships have college admissions process and what to director of operations. been added to the honors handed out expect out of college life. Despite living in a city that boasts on Awards Night. “There are so many issues for kids t three o’clock in 60% of them are regulars at the center. progress. During second and third 11 colleges and universities, many of who do not have any experience with the afternoon it’s They ask for help with book reports quarters of the year, only students — the Club’s members have never been college,” Hungler said. “What is the — 10 the Power Hour and ideas for the school system’s annua l who have made improvements on their 11 on a campus, nor do they have any food like? Who will I live with? And — at the Boys & Girls Club learning center. project fair. report cards get invited to the “We’re changing the — college graduates as role models there’s the perception that going to The emphasis is on homework as Although his demeanor with the celebration. among their family and friends. culture from ‘what’s college means leaving your family students drop in to get help with youngsters is for the most part, laid One of the learning center’s Boys & Girls Club is making a behind. It’s a huge thing.” school projects or simply to find a quiet back, Andrew is serious when it comes successes is Barbara Jean Milesky, a college’ to which concerted effort to show their young It’s not an insurmountable Aplace to complete their assignments. to teaching them proper research sixth-grader at the Abbey Kelly Foster members the importance of a college challenge. As the motto from the Los techniques. School who was struggling with reading , college.” education and to help them achieve it. Amigos conference states: “Big dreams “They think I’m mean when I writing and math. She came to the The effort is inspired by sobering lead to success.” 52% of kids who make them look up words in a center at least three days a week Through a partnership with Big statistics from the current Worcester dictionary instead of using the Internet,” throughout the school year and Brothers Big Sisters of Central participated in Power census that shows 39% of 18-25 year he said. brought her grades up to As and Bs. Mass/Metrowest, Club members are olds do not have a high school diploma. The learning center director is Andrew is most proud of the A- she got matched with college students for Hour achieved at least “We’re changing the culture from conscientious about record keeping. in math. mentoring at the Club. “When Club ‘what’s college’ to which college,” a full letter grade He logs students’ assignments and “My goal is to instill in the kids members visit campuses with their Hungler said. improvement. tracks their grades. “If I know where the importance of homework; it’s a their deficiencies are, I can focus on priority,” said Andrew, whose constant those areas when I help them,” he said. message is that homework is a staple To entice Club members, Andrew “When parents come in for consultations, that will make you successful in school Farquharson, director of the learning I have a record to show them.” and in the future. center, offers “power points” for His homework program is completing assignments. The points succeeding; last year 52% of kids who are transferable to “smart money” that participated in Power Hour achieved at members can use to buy snacks, games least a full letter grade improvement. and toys. All students who bring in their “I’ll see between 30 and 40 kids a report cards are invited to a party; that day,” Andrew said, noting that at least way Andrew keeps tabs on their Boys & Girls Club of Worcester Balance Sheet June 30, 2008
ASSETS
Current Assets Cash $ 1,432,377.60 Accounts Receivable 134,482.70 Prepaid Expenses 47,620.87 Total Current Assets 1,614,481.17
Property and Equipment, net $ 9,506,841.00 Investments 745,853.62 Contributions receivable 276,446.24 Unamortized Discount (27,975.00) Total Other Assets 10,501,165.86
— Total Assets $ 12,115,647.03 12 —
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts Payable $ 144,209.44 Accrued and other liabilities 70,772.96 Total Current Liabilities 214,982.40
Total Long-Term Liabilities 3,588,301.29 Total Liabilities 3,803,283.69
Net Assets Unrestricted 3,564,592.11 Temporarily Restricted 4,783,041.42 General Permanently Restricted 1,085,616.13 Net Income (1,120,886.32) Total Net Assets 8,312,363.34
Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 12,115,647.03 Donors Robert E. Bombard, Jr. Katie Roy Jennifer Hoaglund Ronald McDonald House Charities Committee to Re-Elect In-Kind William J Bombard Valentine Ruseckas Craig G. Hopewell, Ph.D. Steiner & Company Jim McGovern A Tight Ship BOARD OF DIRECTORS Operational Support Marie Boone Jeannette R Russell Cynthia Jackson Stoddard Charitable Trust Commonwealth National Bank A. J. Wright & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 Jeff Burk & Dale LaPage Ruth Shapiro Antoni Jakubosky United Way of Central Crosspoint Christian Church Blanchard Foods Corporation Scott J Camirand Paul Shields Russell & Mary Johnson Massachusetts D & R Products Co., Inc. Boston Celtics INDIVIDUALS Board of Directors Gail E. Carberry David B. Steinberg Xiomara Leon Worcester Housing Authority E. Osterman Gas Service, Inc. Bowditch & Dewey LLP Paul Anastasi, President Jeremiah Milbank Society Francis R. Carroll Molly Sullivan Anna Leto Worcester Police Dept Francis P. Shea Insurance Bytex A.J. Andreoli ($10,000.00+) John F Coakley D.M.D. Dorothy C Swope Richard R. Martel Worcester Police Gang Unit & Agency, Inc. Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, Inc. Joseph Bafaro The Estate of Christie Koskinas Kathryn E Comaskey Richard & Rosemary Taylor James McBride the Give Kids a Fighting Chance General Mechanical CCS Dance Academy Sally Bowditch Eunice Olin Higgins & William & Kerry Comaskey Robert P Turnan Peter McManus Committee Contractors, Inc. Checkerboard Ltd. Scott Camirand the Mary W. Higgins Trust Martha E. Conroy Herbert & Jean Varnum Melvin & Shirley Merken Grafton Hillers Citizens Bank Gail Carberry James & Maryanne Kenary John J Conte Thomas Wilkins Daniel R. 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Dunkin Donuts of Auburn Glenn C DeMallie (up to $99.00 ) Francis & Sharon Petty Lowell Corporation Tod Masterman Sally Bowditch & Larry Marinelli Coghlin Electrical Contractors Dunkin Donuts of Boylston John & Marjorie Dowd Marjorie H Purves Mastermans, LLP Kate McEvoy Zdonczyk James & Paula Buonomo Shauree Allotey Diamond Technical Services Freelance Associates Henry & Susan Ferguson Joanne Reddy Melia & Osol Attorneys John Merrill Joseph Carter Demario Andrews E & G Food, Inc. Elizabeth Hamilton Allen W Fletcher Gareth Roberts Millbury Fed Credit Union-Millbury Marla Pyle Christopher Christopher Elizabeth P. Bagshaw Elizabeth Orndorff Trust Hanover Insurance Group Chris & Kathleen Foley Richard & Patricia Rooney Morgan-Worcester, Inc. Mary Beth Rockwell Henry J Ciborowski James M Barkus Fallon Community Health Plan Herlihy Insurance Group Matthew Geiger Harry Semerjian New Method Plating Co. Inc. Angel D. Rodriguez Eileen & Edson deCastro Alfred & Shirley Barry Fidelity Investments Charles E. Hungler William W. George Rita & Richard Sharameta Nypro Inc. Paul Shields Mary DeFeudis Frances L. Boilard Friends of Worcester Joseph C. Hungler Joel Greene & Ann Lisi Mark & Debra Shear Our Lady of the Lake Parish Mary DiBara Diane Bradway Neighborhoods Robert J. Kelley David & Rosalie Grenon Beverly Simpson Peter J. and Sophie Kosky Fund Administration William & Kevin Donovan Milton & Ethel Broser Hoche Scofield Foundation Richard J. Mason Robert Hallock Guenter L Spanknebel, M.D. Piercing Emporium Saul F Feingold Gail Campbell J. Irving England and Jane L. Eng - Ben Masterman Ron Hadorn Thomas & Patricia Halpin Diane Spindler-Ranta Plastican J. Shamus Flemimg III Jeffrey Caruso & Melissa Weiksnar land Charitable Trust Mastermans, LLP Executive Director Kenton T Harrison Dennis C. Starbard Protector Group Insurance Amy Gallagher Deborah & Charles Cary Junior League of Worcester Inc. Millbury Federal Credit Union, Joseph Hungler Francis S Harvey Jr. Lawrence J Sullivan Providence and Worcester Charley & Maureen Goheen Eduard Cerny Kingsley Foundation Webster Sq. Director of Operations Keith & Mei Higgins J. Paul & Marguerite Sundstrom Railroad Company Steven & Maureen Groccia Jonathan M. Conover MA Department of Public Health Mohegan Council, Boy Scouts of Liz Hamilton Bernadette P. Hungler Michael Peter Szoc Sachs Jewelers Ron & Margi Hadorn Madelyn Conroy & Martin I. and Pauline G. Elkin Trust America Director of Development Patricia Hurwitz Robert X Tivnan Esq. St. Peter-Marion Central Catholic Liz & Matt Hamilton Esther Thompson Melvin S. Cutler Charitable Ninety Nine Restaurant M. Howard & Frances Jacobson Albin & Beverly Tribandis High School Diane Bradway James H Harrington Margaret M. Conroy Foundation Pamela Norsigian Pamela Jodrey Tracy Turner St. Vincent Hospital Credit Union Child Care Administrator Charles & Rita Hungler Douglas T. Cooney Mountain, Dearborn, and Papa Gino's Pizza Thomas A. Kelleher, Jr. Maureen Wade Sterling Concrete Corporation Katie Roy Edward & Robin Hungler Jennifer Cruz Whiting, LLP Patrick O'Connor Photography John Kurkulonis, Jr. Charles & Gayle Weiss UniBank Human Resource Manager Joseph C Hungler Paul & Barbara Davis Ninety Nine Restaurant Pawtucket Red Sox Andrew Laska Up & Up Entertainment Carol Luukko David & Barbara Krashes Julianne & Eric de Rivera Robert G. and Eliza C. Hess Fund Pizza Hut Carol Luukko Western Massachusetts Regional Accountant Thomas & Edith LaVigne Dorothy Digeronimo ORGANIZATIONS, Sam's Club Protector Group Insurance Martin Lynch Library System Stephen & Valerie Loring Francis & Ruth Dyson BUSINESSES, & Sonia Werblin Masterman Fund Regan Communications Ike McBride Gary M. 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Worcester County Bar Association, Worcester Police Gang Unit & Thomas M Oliveri Gertrude Skelley Charitable Sam FanFan Community Builders Irene Giarusso Bob's Discount Furniture Real Estate Sect the Give Kids a Fighting Chance Alden & John Palmgren Foundation Andrew Farquharson ($100.00+) Lois Giguere Charitable Foundation, Inc. Worcester Pedodontic Associates Committee Arthur & Margaret Pappas Greater Worcester Community Cindy Jackson Joseph & Priscilla Gobeil Boston Medical Center Worcester Tornadoes Roger & Patricia Albrecht Harold & Mary Perch Foundation Molly Sullivan Nancy L Granger Healthnet Plan A. J. Andreoli Richard & Elana Person Mary M. Coes Charitable Trust Ian Witt Joy Green Bowditch & Marinelli Inc. Paul J. Ballantine Angel Rodriguez & Mass State Alliance of Patricia Hammond Chris and Jean Egan Foundation John & Karen Baudin Lisa Tiscione-Rodriguez Boys & Girls Club, Inc. Debra & Francis Henderson Trust Christi Berry Office of Justice Programs * deceased