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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT A Legacy of Community Partnership Two decades ago, the following words from our charity’s leadership were included in their annual report, and they still hold true today:

CHARITIES

$6+

MILLION

100K+

Funded in our service area since 2008

Granted to health-focused community non-profit programs and resources in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts

Impacted since 2008

“Our community is a tapestry woven of many colored threads. The individual strands are stronger when they are interwoven, when they all support each other.”

LIVES

As we reflect on our 35 years since being founded as a public charity in May of 1988, we want to thank you for being part of this tapestry which strengthens the health of our community. With your support, our 2022 community grant awards totaled $850,000 in support of 47 community nonprofits based in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts. Over the last 15 years, more than $6 million in community health-focused grants have been distributed. Our team is always working to connect your philanthropy to impactful grant making. We are your “boots on the ground” focused on understanding the needs – and building the resources – to offer hope and change lives. Our nonprofit grantees and their programs are diverse. Some provide mental health counseling and suicide prevention programming for youth; others offer services for children removed from their homes due to parental substance use; and yet others offer embedded mental health counseling at multiple youth agencies. Many offer traditional or non-traditional mental health and/or behavioral health support for children and youth who are struggling due to many factors, including the ongoing ripple effect of the pandemic; and others deliver life-saving recovery coaching, or recovery housing and programs to help individuals facing substance use disorder navigate their road to recovery. I want to thank our talented team of dedicated employees, our Board of Trustees past and present, our Trustees Emeriti, and the thousands of donors and volunteers who have made this work possible over the last 35 years. Wishing you the best of health,

MIDDLESEX

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE Kelsa Zereski President

Sturbridge



Reliant Foundation serves 70 towns in Central and MetroWest Massachusetts. Our geographic service area includes all of Worcester County and a selection of towns within Middlesex County, as shown on the map to the left.

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A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT A Legacy of Community Partnership Two decades ago, the following words from our charity’s leadership were included in their annual report, and they still hold true today:

CHARITIES

$6+

MILLION

100K+

Funded in our service area since 2008

Granted to health-focused community non-profit programs and resources in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts

Impacted since 2008

“Our community is a tapestry woven of many colored threads. The individual strands are stronger when they are interwoven, when they all support each other.”

LIVES

As we reflect on our 35 years since being founded as a public charity in May of 1988, we want to thank you for being part of this tapestry which strengthens the health of our community. With your support, our 2022 community grant awards totaled $850,000 in support of 47 community nonprofits based in the Central and MetroWest regions of Massachusetts. Over the last 15 years, more than $6 million in community health-focused grants have been distributed. Our team is always working to connect your philanthropy to impactful grant making. We are your “boots on the ground” focused on understanding the needs – and building the resources – to offer hope and change lives. Our nonprofit grantees and their programs are diverse. Some provide mental health counseling and suicide prevention programming for youth; others offer services for children removed from their homes due to parental substance use; and yet others offer embedded mental health counseling at multiple youth agencies. Many offer traditional or non-traditional mental health and/or behavioral health support for children and youth who are struggling due to many factors, including the ongoing ripple effect of the pandemic; and others deliver life-saving recovery coaching, or recovery housing and programs to help individuals facing substance use disorder navigate their road to recovery. I want to thank our talented team of dedicated employees, our Board of Trustees past and present, our Trustees Emeriti, and the thousands of donors and volunteers who have made this work possible over the last 35 years. Wishing you the best of health,

MIDDLESEX

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE Kelsa Zereski President

Sturbridge



Reliant Foundation serves 70 towns in Central and MetroWest Massachusetts. Our geographic service area includes all of Worcester County and a selection of towns within Middlesex County, as shown on the map to the left.

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A COMMUNITY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

GAAMHA INC.

Our team works closely with numerous organizations and community leaders throughout our service area to help identify and address critical health challenges faced by our neighbors.

Evergreen Grove therapeutic farm and livestock rescue facility, run by GAAMHA in Gardner, provides innovative treatment and early intervention services to young people, ages 12–24, struggling with substance use and mental health challenges using a Care Farming model. The 115-acre facility is staffed by licensed, certified substance use and mental health professionals, but the environment is quite different. A first visit to the farm finds all staff dressed in jeans and boots. The offices are barns, paddocks, fields, pens, and a 100-acre private forest.

Your support is making it possible for these organizations to boost resources and increase access to mental health and behavioral health services for youth; build tools for recovery for individuals struggling to break free from substance use disorder; and provide impactful education to battle the stigma and raise awareness surrounding these issues. You are making a difference! The 2022 Grantees featured here are just a few examples of our community coming together to address critical health needs through innovative programs and services that meet people where they are at—with the supports they need—to build a better future.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METROWEST Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest (BGCMW) SMART Girls program targets girls between the ages of 8 and 18. The program is based upon research and recent studies indicating disproportionate increases in depressive symptoms, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts at both the middle and high school levels among female youth. The pandemic has exacerbated a decade-long rise in youth mental health concerns, and data continues to show the need for more emotional support, as well as the need for more support in building resiliency skills. “As we determine the next steps in BGCMW’s journey to best serving our youth members, research has shown that now more than ever, girls need extra support. The SMART Girls program helps build a solid foundation by equipping them with critical knowledge and skills in the areas of mental health and self-esteem, physical health and wellness, and healthy relationships,” shared Chris Duane, the Club’s President and CEO. “With Reliant Foundation’s support, the program will impact 200 girls who walk through our doors every day.” BGCMW provides essential social, educational, and fitness programming to enhance the development of children and to prepare youth to become responsible and productive members of the community. Many of the Club’s members come from challenging backgrounds, have unstable home lives, and otherwise would not have access to this programming if not for financial assistance offered by BGCMW. Reliant Foundation grant funds will provide support at clubs in Framingham, Hudson and Marlboro.

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Increases in overdose deaths, and recent reports about the declining mental health among young people in the U.S., indicate that the time is now to find new ways to connect youth with more effective and age-appropriate models of care. Through Evergreen Grove’s R.O.O.T.S. program (Resilient, Open-Minded, Optimistic, Thriving, and Serene), participants develop resiliency—and empathy—when caring for rescue animals who have experienced a lifetime of trauma, some of which they may have experienced in their own young lives. Shawn Hayden, GAAMHA Vice President, shared “We are so grateful for Reliant Foundation’s support as we respond to the overwhelming demand for services at R.O.O.T.S. A staggering number of young people are in need of support for mental health and substance use challenges. Care Farming is resonating with them and changing their lives! The fact that we are simultaneously saving the lives of our rescued and endangered animals is icing on the cake.”

OPEN SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES The launch of a career pipeline initiative aimed at impacting the direct-care workforce shortage and inequities in the behavioral health services field is being led by Open Sky Community Services and Seven Hills Foundation with other community partners. This Clinical and Leadership Pathway model represents a collaboration to address the shortage and increase access to care, while diversifying the workforce and providing meaningful career opportunities for BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) staff. Receiving care from a provider who can connect with you on a cultural level can be very impactful, especially for individuals from marginalized populations. This program will help ensure that the partner agencies’ services and supports are delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner that is effective, equitable, and respectful. “There is a behavioral health workforce shortage crisis in our region. A diverse workforce is both needed and desirable for new and current staff, prospective clients, as well as the individuals we currently serve” shared Ken Bates, President and CEO of Open Sky. [continued on page 4] Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

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A COMMUNITY MAKING A DIFFERENCE

GAAMHA INC.

Our team works closely with numerous organizations and community leaders throughout our service area to help identify and address critical health challenges faced by our neighbors.

Evergreen Grove therapeutic farm and livestock rescue facility, run by GAAMHA in Gardner, provides innovative treatment and early intervention services to young people, ages 12–24, struggling with substance use and mental health challenges using a Care Farming model. The 115-acre facility is staffed by licensed, certified substance use and mental health professionals, but the environment is quite different. A first visit to the farm finds all staff dressed in jeans and boots. The offices are barns, paddocks, fields, pens, and a 100-acre private forest.

Your support is making it possible for these organizations to boost resources and increase access to mental health and behavioral health services for youth; build tools for recovery for individuals struggling to break free from substance use disorder; and provide impactful education to battle the stigma and raise awareness surrounding these issues. You are making a difference! The 2022 Grantees featured here are just a few examples of our community coming together to address critical health needs through innovative programs and services that meet people where they are at—with the supports they need—to build a better future.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METROWEST Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest (BGCMW) SMART Girls program targets girls between the ages of 8 and 18. The program is based upon research and recent studies indicating disproportionate increases in depressive symptoms, self-injury, and suicidal thoughts at both the middle and high school levels among female youth. The pandemic has exacerbated a decade-long rise in youth mental health concerns, and data continues to show the need for more emotional support, as well as the need for more support in building resiliency skills. “As we determine the next steps in BGCMW’s journey to best serving our youth members, research has shown that now more than ever, girls need extra support. The SMART Girls program helps build a solid foundation by equipping them with critical knowledge and skills in the areas of mental health and self-esteem, physical health and wellness, and healthy relationships,” shared Chris Duane, the Club’s President and CEO. “With Reliant Foundation’s support, the program will impact 200 girls who walk through our doors every day.” BGCMW provides essential social, educational, and fitness programming to enhance the development of children and to prepare youth to become responsible and productive members of the community. Many of the Club’s members come from challenging backgrounds, have unstable home lives, and otherwise would not have access to this programming if not for financial assistance offered by BGCMW. Reliant Foundation grant funds will provide support at clubs in Framingham, Hudson and Marlboro.

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Increases in overdose deaths, and recent reports about the declining mental health among young people in the U.S., indicate that the time is now to find new ways to connect youth with more effective and age-appropriate models of care. Through Evergreen Grove’s R.O.O.T.S. program (Resilient, Open-Minded, Optimistic, Thriving, and Serene), participants develop resiliency—and empathy—when caring for rescue animals who have experienced a lifetime of trauma, some of which they may have experienced in their own young lives. Shawn Hayden, GAAMHA Vice President, shared “We are so grateful for Reliant Foundation’s support as we respond to the overwhelming demand for services at R.O.O.T.S. A staggering number of young people are in need of support for mental health and substance use challenges. Care Farming is resonating with them and changing their lives! The fact that we are simultaneously saving the lives of our rescued and endangered animals is icing on the cake.”

OPEN SKY COMMUNITY SERVICES The launch of a career pipeline initiative aimed at impacting the direct-care workforce shortage and inequities in the behavioral health services field is being led by Open Sky Community Services and Seven Hills Foundation with other community partners. This Clinical and Leadership Pathway model represents a collaboration to address the shortage and increase access to care, while diversifying the workforce and providing meaningful career opportunities for BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) staff. Receiving care from a provider who can connect with you on a cultural level can be very impactful, especially for individuals from marginalized populations. This program will help ensure that the partner agencies’ services and supports are delivered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner that is effective, equitable, and respectful. “There is a behavioral health workforce shortage crisis in our region. A diverse workforce is both needed and desirable for new and current staff, prospective clients, as well as the individuals we currently serve” shared Ken Bates, President and CEO of Open Sky. [continued on page 4] Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

“We need to do more to enhance care equity for traditionally underserved populations. Reliant Foundation’s support and partnership in this effort makes a needed difference.”

Reliant Foundation raises funds to bring our mission to life through community grant making. These grants support programs and services that address mental health and behavioral health for children and youth; substance use prevention and recovery for all individuals; initiatives to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorder; and addressing the critical workforce shortages in these areas.

The Clinical and Leadership Pathway program’s approach is aimed at accelerating the career development of BIPOC staff interested in clinical and leadership pathways, and increasing retention of staff from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. This is just one element of Open Sky’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts to support BIPOC staff and ensure representation at all levels.

Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

REVIVE OF THE USA Revive utilizes an innovative model to bring fitness and movement therapy, coupled with nutrition, to support people on their path to recovery from substance use disorder. Their approach is focused on empowering clients to overcome challenges, accomplish goals, and implement health and exercise habits that create a sense of commitment, passion, and love for themselves and their journey to long-term sobriety. Revive’s goal is to build an active community of sober individuals through peer-led sessions. A team of dedicated, certified, mobile fitness trainers, with personal experience in both fitness and addiction recovery, currently supports 25 different recovery facilities throughout the region for both adult and youth programs. Service locations include substance use treatment facilities and homes, veterans’ centers, and community corrections centers. Foundation grant funds support programs in Fitchburg, Leominster, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, and Worcester. Revive-supported clients, with various substance use disorders, have found that exercise helps to distract them from cravings, and workouts add structure to the day. Clients form positive social connections and, together with other therapies, can experience healing from depression and anxiety. “We are so grateful for Reliant Foundation’s support,” shared Anthony Bizzotto, President of Revive. “They have invested in us in multiple ways – offering encouragement and guidance, helping us to become established, and to grow our ability to help and support continued clients’ success.” 4

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Grant Amount

CASA Project

Shining the Light Initiative - counseling and services for youth removed from their homes due to parental substance use

$30,000.00

Central MA Agency on Aging

Service Coordinator to assist youth coping with opioid, behavioral, and mental health challenges who are being raised by their grandparents

$30,000.00

GAAMHA

R.O.O.T.S. Program for youth ages 12-24 struggling with substance use and mental health challenges at Evergreen Grove, a therapeutic farm and livestock rescue facility in Gardner

$30,000.00

Open Sky Community Services

Collaborative Clinical and Leadership Pathway Program, led by Open Sky and Seven Hills Foundation, aimed at impacting the behavioral health workforce shortage, increasing staff retention, and accelerating the career development of BIPOC staff

$30,000.00

HeartWell Institute

Healing Families: Fostering emotional regulation and resilience for youth and families from BIPOC, LGBTQIA and other underrepresented groups through mindfulness

$26,000.00

Community Healthlink

Offer weekly Revive of the USA movement and wellness sessions for women at Beryl’s House, Faith House and Orchard Street residential recovery programs

$25,000.00

Jeremiah's Inn

Renovations of the Jeremiah's House substance use recovery residence for men

$25,000.00

Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)

Case management software for programs serving survivors of the sex trade experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders

$25,000.00

Riverside Community Care

Increasing access to community behavioral healthcare for low-income children and adolescents

$25,000.00

Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services

Support and Skills Group Series that will decrease wait times for services, and increase the number of youth and families receiving counseling services

$25,000.00

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)

Social-emotional learning program for pre-kindergarten students in SMOC's child care systems in South Framingham

$25,000.00

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COMMUNITY GRANTS

“We need to do more to enhance care equity for traditionally underserved populations. Reliant Foundation’s support and partnership in this effort makes a needed difference.”

Reliant Foundation raises funds to bring our mission to life through community grant making. These grants support programs and services that address mental health and behavioral health for children and youth; substance use prevention and recovery for all individuals; initiatives to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorder; and addressing the critical workforce shortages in these areas.

The Clinical and Leadership Pathway program’s approach is aimed at accelerating the career development of BIPOC staff interested in clinical and leadership pathways, and increasing retention of staff from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. This is just one element of Open Sky’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts to support BIPOC staff and ensure representation at all levels.

Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

REVIVE OF THE USA Revive utilizes an innovative model to bring fitness and movement therapy, coupled with nutrition, to support people on their path to recovery from substance use disorder. Their approach is focused on empowering clients to overcome challenges, accomplish goals, and implement health and exercise habits that create a sense of commitment, passion, and love for themselves and their journey to long-term sobriety. Revive’s goal is to build an active community of sober individuals through peer-led sessions. A team of dedicated, certified, mobile fitness trainers, with personal experience in both fitness and addiction recovery, currently supports 25 different recovery facilities throughout the region for both adult and youth programs. Service locations include substance use treatment facilities and homes, veterans’ centers, and community corrections centers. Foundation grant funds support programs in Fitchburg, Leominster, Marlborough, Shrewsbury, and Worcester. Revive-supported clients, with various substance use disorders, have found that exercise helps to distract them from cravings, and workouts add structure to the day. Clients form positive social connections and, together with other therapies, can experience healing from depression and anxiety. “We are so grateful for Reliant Foundation’s support,” shared Anthony Bizzotto, President of Revive. “They have invested in us in multiple ways – offering encouragement and guidance, helping us to become established, and to grow our ability to help and support continued clients’ success.” 4

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Grant Amount

CASA Project

Shining the Light Initiative - counseling and services for youth removed from their homes due to parental substance use

$30,000.00

Central MA Agency on Aging

Service Coordinator to assist youth coping with opioid, behavioral, and mental health challenges who are being raised by their grandparents

$30,000.00

GAAMHA

R.O.O.T.S. Program for youth ages 12-24 struggling with substance use and mental health challenges at Evergreen Grove, a therapeutic farm and livestock rescue facility in Gardner

$30,000.00

Open Sky Community Services

Collaborative Clinical and Leadership Pathway Program, led by Open Sky and Seven Hills Foundation, aimed at impacting the behavioral health workforce shortage, increasing staff retention, and accelerating the career development of BIPOC staff

$30,000.00

HeartWell Institute

Healing Families: Fostering emotional regulation and resilience for youth and families from BIPOC, LGBTQIA and other underrepresented groups through mindfulness

$26,000.00

Community Healthlink

Offer weekly Revive of the USA movement and wellness sessions for women at Beryl’s House, Faith House and Orchard Street residential recovery programs

$25,000.00

Jeremiah's Inn

Renovations of the Jeremiah's House substance use recovery residence for men

$25,000.00

Living in Freedom Together (LIFT)

Case management software for programs serving survivors of the sex trade experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders

$25,000.00

Riverside Community Care

Increasing access to community behavioral healthcare for low-income children and adolescents

$25,000.00

Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services

Support and Skills Group Series that will decrease wait times for services, and increase the number of youth and families receiving counseling services

$25,000.00

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC)

Social-emotional learning program for pre-kindergarten students in SMOC's child care systems in South Framingham

$25,000.00

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Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Grant Amount

Rainbow Child Development Center

On-site mental health and behavioral health services for low-income, at-risk preschool children

$17,000.00

$20,000.00

Boys & Girls Club of Webster-Dudley

Mental health and behavioral health programs for youth age 5–14 and their families, offering counseling, case management, mentoring, social-emotional learning and comfort supports

$15,000.00

Training early career professionals in the challenges of mental health and its impact on recovery from substance use disorder

$20,000.00

Genesis Club

Zero Stigma Project to increase awareness through outreach and education, and eliminate stigma associated with mental illness and mental health challenges

$15,000.00

Capital support for new Behavioral and Mental Health Institute for social work, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, and recovery curriculum

$20,000.00

Latino Education Institute at Worcester State University

Culturally-sensitive mental health and wellness program for middle school girls of color, ages 10–14

$15,000.00

Mandela Yoga Project

$20,000.00

$15,000.00

Mind Matters Mentoring Program providing mental health support services for youth most at risk due to poverty, trauma, and issues heightened by the pandemic

Recovery-based re-entry yoga and peer leader training program in partnership with Legendary Legacies of Worcester

SMART Girls Program for girls ages 8–18 at Framingham, Hudson and Marlborough clubs focused on mental and emotional health

$20,000.00

Waitlist Crisis Support Services Program expansion to mitigate wait times and provide immediate intervention for high-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation and selfinjury

$15,000.00

Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest

Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Programs to address behavioral difficulties, mental health issues, effective interaction, depression, and anxiety related to pandemic recovery

$20,000.00

SPARK Kindness

Support for a free educational series addressing the emotional health and resilience of children and youth

$15,000.00

$20,000.00

Healthy Minds Youth Conference for students in elementary and middle schools in the North Central region

$15,000.00

Chalk Talk® mobile outpatient group therapy services utilizing mental health counselors as sports coaches for youth who are struggling with mental health issues

United Way of North Central MA Youth Venture Lovin' Spoonfuls

Food rescue and distribution program for three addiction recovery shelters in the MetroWest region

$14,500.00

LUK, Inc.

Community-based trainings to raise awareness of mental health issues, prevent suicide, and empower bystanders to interrupt harm

$20,000.00

Girls, Inc.

Expand access to a full-time social worker, a therapeutic mentor, and program staff trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid

$13,200.00

Revive of the USA

Jump start movement therapy and nutrition sessions at Renewal Sober Living and Jeremiah's Inn recovery residences for men

$20,000.00

Growing Places

$12,800.00

RFK Community Alliance

Comprehensive behavioral healthcare services for children under the age of 18 in the North Central region

$20,000.00

HEALing Mental Health Program for underserved youth in Gardner and Winchendon promoting youth-led empowerment projects focused on health, nutrition and a sense of belonging

$20,000.00

Mental health and behavioral health support services to help court-involved youth and their families work toward a better future

$12,000.00

Providing children in foster care with enriching activities, opportunities and experiences that will give them a sense of normalcy, provide comfort and build self-esteem

Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS)

$20,000.00

The Carriage House Grief Support Center, offering free grief support groups for youth ages 3–18 who have lost parents, primary caregivers, or siblings

$12,000.00

Expansion of the YWCA’s social-emotional health program for young children, ages 2.9–5 years, from low income families

YOU, Inc. (Seven Hills Foundation)

Mindmatters Project bringing mental health education and stigma reduction programming to all middle and high schools in the Worcester Public Schools

$25,000.00

Abby's House

Advocacy and recovery services for homeless and at-risk women, and expanded family services for children in need of mental health intervention and support

Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College

The Shine Initiative

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest

Doc Wayne Youth Services

Rise Above

YWCA Central Massachusetts

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Grant Amount

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Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Grant Amount

Rainbow Child Development Center

On-site mental health and behavioral health services for low-income, at-risk preschool children

$17,000.00

$20,000.00

Boys & Girls Club of Webster-Dudley

Mental health and behavioral health programs for youth age 5–14 and their families, offering counseling, case management, mentoring, social-emotional learning and comfort supports

$15,000.00

Training early career professionals in the challenges of mental health and its impact on recovery from substance use disorder

$20,000.00

Genesis Club

Zero Stigma Project to increase awareness through outreach and education, and eliminate stigma associated with mental illness and mental health challenges

$15,000.00

Capital support for new Behavioral and Mental Health Institute for social work, mental and behavioral health, substance use disorder, and recovery curriculum

$20,000.00

Latino Education Institute at Worcester State University

Culturally-sensitive mental health and wellness program for middle school girls of color, ages 10–14

$15,000.00

Mandela Yoga Project

$20,000.00

$15,000.00

Mind Matters Mentoring Program providing mental health support services for youth most at risk due to poverty, trauma, and issues heightened by the pandemic

Recovery-based re-entry yoga and peer leader training program in partnership with Legendary Legacies of Worcester

SMART Girls Program for girls ages 8–18 at Framingham, Hudson and Marlborough clubs focused on mental and emotional health

$20,000.00

Waitlist Crisis Support Services Program expansion to mitigate wait times and provide immediate intervention for high-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation and selfinjury

$15,000.00

Boys & Girls Club of MetroWest

Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services

Boys & Girls Club of Worcester

Programs to address behavioral difficulties, mental health issues, effective interaction, depression, and anxiety related to pandemic recovery

$20,000.00

SPARK Kindness

Support for a free educational series addressing the emotional health and resilience of children and youth

$15,000.00

$20,000.00

Healthy Minds Youth Conference for students in elementary and middle schools in the North Central region

$15,000.00

Chalk Talk® mobile outpatient group therapy services utilizing mental health counselors as sports coaches for youth who are struggling with mental health issues

United Way of North Central MA Youth Venture Lovin' Spoonfuls

Food rescue and distribution program for three addiction recovery shelters in the MetroWest region

$14,500.00

LUK, Inc.

Community-based trainings to raise awareness of mental health issues, prevent suicide, and empower bystanders to interrupt harm

$20,000.00

Girls, Inc.

Expand access to a full-time social worker, a therapeutic mentor, and program staff trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid

$13,200.00

Revive of the USA

Jump start movement therapy and nutrition sessions at Renewal Sober Living and Jeremiah's Inn recovery residences for men

$20,000.00

Growing Places

$12,800.00

RFK Community Alliance

Comprehensive behavioral healthcare services for children under the age of 18 in the North Central region

$20,000.00

HEALing Mental Health Program for underserved youth in Gardner and Winchendon promoting youth-led empowerment projects focused on health, nutrition and a sense of belonging

$20,000.00

Mental health and behavioral health support services to help court-involved youth and their families work toward a better future

$12,000.00

Providing children in foster care with enriching activities, opportunities and experiences that will give them a sense of normalcy, provide comfort and build self-esteem

Adolescent Consultation Services (ACS)

$20,000.00

The Carriage House Grief Support Center, offering free grief support groups for youth ages 3–18 who have lost parents, primary caregivers, or siblings

$12,000.00

Expansion of the YWCA’s social-emotional health program for young children, ages 2.9–5 years, from low income families

YOU, Inc. (Seven Hills Foundation)

Mindmatters Project bringing mental health education and stigma reduction programming to all middle and high schools in the Worcester Public Schools

$25,000.00

Abby's House

Advocacy and recovery services for homeless and at-risk women, and expanded family services for children in need of mental health intervention and support

Anna Maria College

Anna Maria College

The Shine Initiative

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest

Doc Wayne Youth Services

Rise Above

YWCA Central Massachusetts

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Grant Amount

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Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Grant Amount

Foundational support for a thriving, kind, and connected community where everyone belongs, and promoting free resources and programs around mental health and behavioral health

$11,000.00

Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester

Improve public health through community engagement and evidence-based public health strategies in Grafton, Millbury, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Worcester

$10,000.00

Community Harvest Project

Provide fresh produce and volunteer programming for Jeremiah's Inn and Hector Reyes House residential recovery homes

$10,000.00

Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center

Wellness and self-sufficiency programming for veterans in sober living residences and throughout the communities of Gardner and Winchendon

$10,000.00

Pernet Family Health Services

Youth program to address and support mental health needs in programs located in Worcester's Kelley Square and Green Island neighborhoods

$10,000.00

Recovery City

Community screenings of rough-cut documentary film about the challenges overcome by four women in recovery in Worcester

$10,000.00

Revive of the USA

Increase capacity of full-time staff to meet increased demand for recovery movement therapy

$10,000.00

Dismas House

Substance abuse prevention initiative for marginalized, ex-offenders and their families addressing mental health concerns and helping residents engage with recovery resources

$8,000.00

Regional Environmental Council

YouthGROW Program for low-income youth, ages 14–18, providing year-round mentoring and summer job opportunities

$7,500.00

Worcester Youth Center

Opioid/Narcan training program for at-risk Worcester youth

$7,500.00

Westborough Connects

Bancroft School - Worcester Healthy living program for youth from Elm Park Community Partnership Program School that addresses mental health and behavioral health (grades 1–9)

$5,000.00

St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

$3,500.00

Opening our Minds to Better Mental Health series on mental health and wellness for parents, teachers, caregivers and students

DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE Our Signature Fundraiser Held on May 23, 2022, Reliant Foundation’s 24th annual Drive for a Difference Golf Classic raised more than $162,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission. The tournament was a sold-out event, with golfers taking to the links at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. The day featured an online auction including exclusive travel packages, golf outings, theater and dining experiences, and more. The post-golf reception offered golfers and guests a chance to connect and celebrate while enjoying live music.

25th

Anniversary

Golf Classic and Online Auction

SAVE THE DATE! The 25th Anniversary Drive for a Difference will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023. We hope you will join us in celebration of this milestone year! Golfers will tee off with a single shotgun at 11:30 am at the beautiful Pleasant Valley Country Club. The day will feature lively golf competition, a delicious on-course lunch, complimentary beverages and snacks all day, great auction items, a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live music by Cara Brindisi and more.

RELIANT FOUNDATION 5K Run or Walk for a Healthier Community A little light rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of 180 runners and walkers, and the dozens of volunteers and spectators on hand in support of the annual Reliant Foundation 5K road race on October 1, 2022. The event raised more than $26,000. Beginning and ending at Shore Park in Worcester, this certified, chip-timed road race provides a scenic backdrop for runners and walkers around Indian Lake. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 30, 2023. NEW race start time 9:30am at Shore Park, Worcester. For more information about Reliant Foundation events, please visit the Events Page on our website

TOTAL COMMUNITY GRANTS $850,000.00 8

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Non-Profit Organization Grant Given in Support of

Grant Amount

Foundational support for a thriving, kind, and connected community where everyone belongs, and promoting free resources and programs around mental health and behavioral health

$11,000.00

Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester

Improve public health through community engagement and evidence-based public health strategies in Grafton, Millbury, Shrewsbury, West Boylston and Worcester

$10,000.00

Community Harvest Project

Provide fresh produce and volunteer programming for Jeremiah's Inn and Hector Reyes House residential recovery homes

$10,000.00

Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center

Wellness and self-sufficiency programming for veterans in sober living residences and throughout the communities of Gardner and Winchendon

$10,000.00

Pernet Family Health Services

Youth program to address and support mental health needs in programs located in Worcester's Kelley Square and Green Island neighborhoods

$10,000.00

Recovery City

Community screenings of rough-cut documentary film about the challenges overcome by four women in recovery in Worcester

$10,000.00

Revive of the USA

Increase capacity of full-time staff to meet increased demand for recovery movement therapy

$10,000.00

Dismas House

Substance abuse prevention initiative for marginalized, ex-offenders and their families addressing mental health concerns and helping residents engage with recovery resources

$8,000.00

Regional Environmental Council

YouthGROW Program for low-income youth, ages 14–18, providing year-round mentoring and summer job opportunities

$7,500.00

Worcester Youth Center

Opioid/Narcan training program for at-risk Worcester youth

$7,500.00

Westborough Connects

Bancroft School - Worcester Healthy living program for youth from Elm Park Community Partnership Program School that addresses mental health and behavioral health (grades 1–9)

$5,000.00

St. Peter Central Catholic Elementary School

$3,500.00

Opening our Minds to Better Mental Health series on mental health and wellness for parents, teachers, caregivers and students

DRIVE FOR A DIFFERENCE Our Signature Fundraiser Held on May 23, 2022, Reliant Foundation’s 24th annual Drive for a Difference Golf Classic raised more than $162,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission. The tournament was a sold-out event, with golfers taking to the links at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. The day featured an online auction including exclusive travel packages, golf outings, theater and dining experiences, and more. The post-golf reception offered golfers and guests a chance to connect and celebrate while enjoying live music.

25th

Anniversary

Golf Classic and Online Auction

SAVE THE DATE! The 25th Anniversary Drive for a Difference will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023. We hope you will join us in celebration of this milestone year! Golfers will tee off with a single shotgun at 11:30 am at the beautiful Pleasant Valley Country Club. The day will feature lively golf competition, a delicious on-course lunch, complimentary beverages and snacks all day, great auction items, a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live music by Cara Brindisi and more.

RELIANT FOUNDATION 5K Run or Walk for a Healthier Community A little light rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of 180 runners and walkers, and the dozens of volunteers and spectators on hand in support of the annual Reliant Foundation 5K road race on October 1, 2022. The event raised more than $26,000. Beginning and ending at Shore Park in Worcester, this certified, chip-timed road race provides a scenic backdrop for runners and walkers around Indian Lake. SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, September 30, 2023. NEW race start time 9:30am at Shore Park, Worcester. For more information about Reliant Foundation events, please visit the Events Page on our website

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DONORS

DONORS

This report includes donations of cash, pledges, and in-kind contributions received between the dates of January 1 and December 31, 2022.

Bronze: $500+

Chairman’s Circle: $10,000+

Imperial Distributors

Fidelity Bank

Aponi Aesthetics, LLC

INFINITT North America

Renee Franzosa

Marianne E. Felice, MD

Maria Paul

Gallagher Basset Specialty

Drs. Ivan and Noreen Green

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Pezzella

Elizabeth and James Greene

North Bridge Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley

Recovery Centers of America

Andrew and Sarah Madigan

Saint Vincent Hospital

Mallory Portraits

Dr. John R. and Susan W. Schneeweis

Marathon Sports

Seven Hills Foundation

MCPHS University

Szeto Investments, LLC

Mirick O’Connell

The Hanover Insurance Group

Tom and Kate Myshrall

UMass Memorial Health Care

New England PGA

Worcester State University

Niche Hospitality Group

President’s Circle: $5,000+ Amazon.com Services LLC Gene and Julianne DeFeudis Epic Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Robert Half Management Resources

Tom O’Brien

Richard and Deborah Van Nostrand

Peak Financial Services, Inc.

Gold: $2,500+

Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay Shah

Anonymous (2)

Shoreline Audio Visual, LLC

Accucon, Inc.

Stowe & Degon

Julie Alosi and Pete O’Neil

Bill Strohsnitter

Anna Maria College

Tom and Kathleen Sullivan

Avidia Bank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Bowditch & Dewey, LLP F.W. Madigan Company, Inc. Fallon Health Mark and Jan Fuller The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation J. Michael Grenon, Grimes & Company

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Dan Mastrototaro

James Peck

Silver: $1,000+ Anonymous Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP Bay State Savings Bank Sue Boosahda Coghlin Companies Cornerstone Bank Creedon and Co., Inc.

Bryce and Nicole Trani UniBank Paul and Liz Vella Volturno Pizza Napoletana Wagner Auto Group Wesinger Chambers Fund, American Endowment Foundation Donor Advised Fund Kelsa and Don Zereski

Delta Dental of MA Fred and Patty Eppinger Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

Katharine Barnard, MD Allison Beckler, DO David A. Camera Paula Carmichael and Richelle Russell

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Mountain, Dearborn and Whiting, LLP

Worcester Red Sox Baseball Club

Derek and Margaret Olson

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Oysterville Vodka Dick and Kathy Perry Judy Phelan

Competitive Edge Marketing & Design

Mary Lou Retelle

Drs. Robert and Michele Gottlieb

Barbara Anne Sullivan-Thiel

James Hogan

Jenn and Matt Terkanian

Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates

The Charles Hotel

James and Ali Kilham

YMCA of Central Massachusetts

SG&D Insurance Agencies

Robert and Gretchen Kossack

Supporters: $100+

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kozubal Krush It Marketing Lisa & Denny Lane Scott Laplante Peter and Elaine Lucas NVIDIA Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Brien John Person, MD Gary and Ann Peters

Anonymous (2)

Patrons: $250+

Patience Agyapong

Anonymous (3)

Charles and Mary Aleksiewicz

Wendy and Morris Bergman

Brian Antonellis

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company

APEX Entertainment

Ed and Nancy Connor

Jeffrey Ayotte

Peter Dunn

Pleasant Valley Country Club

Karen Eisenhauer and Rachel Gerstein

Polar Beverages

Robert Fleming

Donna-Drew Price

Scott Fuller

Revive of the USA Jerry Segar

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina

The Hanover Theatre

Brendan Hicks

The SHINE Initiative

Connor and Margaret Hicks

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Sleeper

Highfields Golf & Country Club

The Haven Country Club

John*and Susan Lajoie

Tinsley Financial Group, LLC

LK Artworks

Total Wine & More

Mohegan Sun Debbie and Jack Morrison

Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

Richard Archibald Jane and Larry Barbash Douglas Beckler Anthony Bizzotto Kristine and Scott Bostek Boston Crawling Boulevard Diner Besa Bushati Greg Byrne David Cady Edward Chambers and Cheri Wesinger Chambers Ryan Clemens Belle and Harvey Cole

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DONORS

DONORS

This report includes donations of cash, pledges, and in-kind contributions received between the dates of January 1 and December 31, 2022.

Bronze: $500+

Chairman’s Circle: $10,000+

Imperial Distributors

Fidelity Bank

Aponi Aesthetics, LLC

INFINITT North America

Renee Franzosa

Marianne E. Felice, MD

Maria Paul

Gallagher Basset Specialty

Drs. Ivan and Noreen Green

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Pezzella

Elizabeth and James Greene

North Bridge Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley

Recovery Centers of America

Andrew and Sarah Madigan

Saint Vincent Hospital

Mallory Portraits

Dr. John R. and Susan W. Schneeweis

Marathon Sports

Seven Hills Foundation

MCPHS University

Szeto Investments, LLC

Mirick O’Connell

The Hanover Insurance Group

Tom and Kate Myshrall

UMass Memorial Health Care

New England PGA

Worcester State University

Niche Hospitality Group

President’s Circle: $5,000+ Amazon.com Services LLC Gene and Julianne DeFeudis Epic Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Robert Half Management Resources

Tom O’Brien

Richard and Deborah Van Nostrand

Peak Financial Services, Inc.

Gold: $2,500+

Dr. and Mrs. Sanjay Shah

Anonymous (2)

Shoreline Audio Visual, LLC

Accucon, Inc.

Stowe & Degon

Julie Alosi and Pete O’Neil

Bill Strohsnitter

Anna Maria College

Tom and Kathleen Sullivan

Avidia Bank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Bowditch & Dewey, LLP F.W. Madigan Company, Inc. Fallon Health Mark and Jan Fuller The George F. & Sybil H. Fuller Foundation J. Michael Grenon, Grimes & Company

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Dan Mastrototaro

James Peck

Silver: $1,000+ Anonymous Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman & Guekguezian, LLP Bay State Savings Bank Sue Boosahda Coghlin Companies Cornerstone Bank Creedon and Co., Inc.

Bryce and Nicole Trani UniBank Paul and Liz Vella Volturno Pizza Napoletana Wagner Auto Group Wesinger Chambers Fund, American Endowment Foundation Donor Advised Fund Kelsa and Don Zereski

Delta Dental of MA Fred and Patty Eppinger Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

Katharine Barnard, MD Allison Beckler, DO David A. Camera Paula Carmichael and Richelle Russell

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Mountain, Dearborn and Whiting, LLP

Worcester Red Sox Baseball Club

Derek and Margaret Olson

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce

Oysterville Vodka Dick and Kathy Perry Judy Phelan

Competitive Edge Marketing & Design

Mary Lou Retelle

Drs. Robert and Michele Gottlieb

Barbara Anne Sullivan-Thiel

James Hogan

Jenn and Matt Terkanian

Kelleher & Sadowsky Associates

The Charles Hotel

James and Ali Kilham

YMCA of Central Massachusetts

SG&D Insurance Agencies

Robert and Gretchen Kossack

Supporters: $100+

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kozubal Krush It Marketing Lisa & Denny Lane Scott Laplante Peter and Elaine Lucas NVIDIA Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Brien John Person, MD Gary and Ann Peters

Anonymous (2)

Patrons: $250+

Patience Agyapong

Anonymous (3)

Charles and Mary Aleksiewicz

Wendy and Morris Bergman

Brian Antonellis

Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company

APEX Entertainment

Ed and Nancy Connor

Jeffrey Ayotte

Peter Dunn

Pleasant Valley Country Club

Karen Eisenhauer and Rachel Gerstein

Polar Beverages

Robert Fleming

Donna-Drew Price

Scott Fuller

Revive of the USA Jerry Segar

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina

The Hanover Theatre

Brendan Hicks

The SHINE Initiative

Connor and Margaret Hicks

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Sleeper

Highfields Golf & Country Club

The Haven Country Club

John*and Susan Lajoie

Tinsley Financial Group, LLC

LK Artworks

Total Wine & More

Mohegan Sun Debbie and Jack Morrison

Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

Richard Archibald Jane and Larry Barbash Douglas Beckler Anthony Bizzotto Kristine and Scott Bostek Boston Crawling Boulevard Diner Besa Bushati Greg Byrne David Cady Edward Chambers and Cheri Wesinger Chambers Ryan Clemens Belle and Harvey Cole

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DONORS

DONORS Kevin Martin, MD and Rosalind Martin

Jonathan Thompson

Beth Barto

William Curtis

Stephen Harris

David and Carolyn Tinsley

Ryan Basting

Melissa Da Costa

Jerry Hastings

David DeGrand and Brenda McHugh

Andy McGovern

TreeTop Adventures

Bean Counter Bakery

Tanya DaPonte

Tracy Higgins

Robert Messadri

Lettie Trespasz

Laura Beaton

Michelle Dedon

Ivy Hoang

Elizabeth DeGrush, DO

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullins

Triple Crown Tack Shop

Sam Belcher and Rachel Frenkil

Betsy DeGrush

Fran Horuzek

Frank C. D’Elia, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murray

United Health Group

Daniel Benavides Vega

Stephen DeMartino

Ron Hsin

James A. Delsignore

John and Rania Najjar

Willy’s Steakhouse

Danielle Bengtson

Michael Denault

Jennifer Hubert

James Direda

Orly Nelson

Dustin Wirzburger

Cassandra Bergeron

Ashlyn Dimanno

Sandra Dowd

Karen Niro

Worcester Railers HC

Maria Bermudez

Discovery Museum

Shelby Hutchinson and Scott Raymond

Jim and Mary Dupre

O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar

Kathy Zingg Hunter and Jim Hunter

Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant

David Doherty

Carol Jacobson

Elements Therapeutic Massage

Brenda Oldak

Big Y Foods, Inc.

Victoria Donarumo

Mark Johns

Facebook

Helen S. Page, PA

Tracey Bouchard DiNardo

Sheilah Dooley

Amanda Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. David Farragher

Francis and Judith Polito

Benjamin Brabbs

Carl Doran and Erinmarie Silliker

Elizabeth King-Krasowsky

Marilyn Fenton

Polkadog Bakery

Roberta Brien

Michelle Doucimo

Kelsey LaCroix

Brian Fielding, Esq.

Mark Preble

George C. Brown

Heather Dumais

Joy LaGrutta

Chad and Bonnalee Finlay

Theresa Riel

Nathan Buckingham

Linda Dylewicz

Jared Large

Ronald Fraser

Elizabeth Sabaj

Bonnie Buckingham-Stone

Shawn Eck

Wayne R. Lawson

Thomas G. Fraticelli

Dan Sargent

Richard and Mary Beth Burke

EcoTarium

Quang Le

Anthony and Jessica Genna

Stephen Scannell

Canisha Burnett

Benjamin Ellis

LeFame Nail Lounge & Spa

James and Catherine Glockling

Susan and Richard Sebilian

Dr. and Mrs. Brian Burroughs

Eric England

Gary Leonard

Suzette Hachey

Lenny Silva

Daniel Cain

Eric Grudzinski

Peter Levesque

Anthony Hatton

Silver Leaf Spa

Christopher Campbell

Ibrahim Essa

Chen Li

Lisa Henry

Six Flags New England

Jessica Cardona

Steven Farina

Stanley and Kimberly Linfield

Frank Hill

Naomi Sleeper

Thomas Casiello

Romana Ferrecchia

Yang Liu

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Fran Spasaro

Shirley Chastain

Mark Francis

Dan Jordan

Springfield Museums

Lisa Christy

Viviane Fritsche

Kenneth and Susan Kronlund

Teresa Stone, OD

Anthony Coderre

George’s Coney Island

Robert LePage

Story Land

Robert Cohane

Lorraine Gibbs

Rebecca MacGregor

Bow Stratton

Joseph H. Cohen III, MD

Lisa and Raymond Gonzalez

Christopher Collins

William Grudzinski

Kathleen Comer

Nancy Hamilton

Concord Museum

Allison and Peter Hansen

Francisco Crisostomo

Kristina Harper

Terry and Gail Condon Davis Farmland & Mega Maze

Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Madigan III Table Talk Pies

Anonymous (6) Kashif Abdullah Justin and Emily Adcock Johanna Alcorn Daoud Ali Ayesha Ali Mike Allen AmazonSmile Foundation AJ and Christina Andreoli

Rob Malenfant

The Black Dog

Nicole Andries

Christine Manyak

The Preservation Society of Newport County

Jeff Aron

Lake Avenue Recovery

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Friends: gifts up to $99

Joseph Antonellis Mr. and Mrs. Todd Bailey

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DONORS

DONORS Kevin Martin, MD and Rosalind Martin

Jonathan Thompson

Beth Barto

William Curtis

Stephen Harris

David and Carolyn Tinsley

Ryan Basting

Melissa Da Costa

Jerry Hastings

David DeGrand and Brenda McHugh

Andy McGovern

TreeTop Adventures

Bean Counter Bakery

Tanya DaPonte

Tracy Higgins

Robert Messadri

Lettie Trespasz

Laura Beaton

Michelle Dedon

Ivy Hoang

Elizabeth DeGrush, DO

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullins

Triple Crown Tack Shop

Sam Belcher and Rachel Frenkil

Betsy DeGrush

Fran Horuzek

Frank C. D’Elia, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murray

United Health Group

Daniel Benavides Vega

Stephen DeMartino

Ron Hsin

James A. Delsignore

John and Rania Najjar

Willy’s Steakhouse

Danielle Bengtson

Michael Denault

Jennifer Hubert

James Direda

Orly Nelson

Dustin Wirzburger

Cassandra Bergeron

Ashlyn Dimanno

Sandra Dowd

Karen Niro

Worcester Railers HC

Maria Bermudez

Discovery Museum

Shelby Hutchinson and Scott Raymond

Jim and Mary Dupre

O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar

Kathy Zingg Hunter and Jim Hunter

Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant

David Doherty

Carol Jacobson

Elements Therapeutic Massage

Brenda Oldak

Big Y Foods, Inc.

Victoria Donarumo

Mark Johns

Facebook

Helen S. Page, PA

Tracey Bouchard DiNardo

Sheilah Dooley

Amanda Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. David Farragher

Francis and Judith Polito

Benjamin Brabbs

Carl Doran and Erinmarie Silliker

Elizabeth King-Krasowsky

Marilyn Fenton

Polkadog Bakery

Roberta Brien

Michelle Doucimo

Kelsey LaCroix

Brian Fielding, Esq.

Mark Preble

George C. Brown

Heather Dumais

Joy LaGrutta

Chad and Bonnalee Finlay

Theresa Riel

Nathan Buckingham

Linda Dylewicz

Jared Large

Ronald Fraser

Elizabeth Sabaj

Bonnie Buckingham-Stone

Shawn Eck

Wayne R. Lawson

Thomas G. Fraticelli

Dan Sargent

Richard and Mary Beth Burke

EcoTarium

Quang Le

Anthony and Jessica Genna

Stephen Scannell

Canisha Burnett

Benjamin Ellis

LeFame Nail Lounge & Spa

James and Catherine Glockling

Susan and Richard Sebilian

Dr. and Mrs. Brian Burroughs

Eric England

Gary Leonard

Suzette Hachey

Lenny Silva

Daniel Cain

Eric Grudzinski

Peter Levesque

Anthony Hatton

Silver Leaf Spa

Christopher Campbell

Ibrahim Essa

Chen Li

Lisa Henry

Six Flags New England

Jessica Cardona

Steven Farina

Stanley and Kimberly Linfield

Frank Hill

Naomi Sleeper

Thomas Casiello

Romana Ferrecchia

Yang Liu

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Fran Spasaro

Shirley Chastain

Mark Francis

Dan Jordan

Springfield Museums

Lisa Christy

Viviane Fritsche

Kenneth and Susan Kronlund

Teresa Stone, OD

Anthony Coderre

George’s Coney Island

Robert LePage

Story Land

Robert Cohane

Lorraine Gibbs

Rebecca MacGregor

Bow Stratton

Joseph H. Cohen III, MD

Lisa and Raymond Gonzalez

Christopher Collins

William Grudzinski

Kathleen Comer

Nancy Hamilton

Concord Museum

Allison and Peter Hansen

Francisco Crisostomo

Kristina Harper

Terry and Gail Condon Davis Farmland & Mega Maze

Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Madigan III Table Talk Pies

Anonymous (6) Kashif Abdullah Justin and Emily Adcock Johanna Alcorn Daoud Ali Ayesha Ali Mike Allen AmazonSmile Foundation AJ and Christina Andreoli

Rob Malenfant

The Black Dog

Nicole Andries

Christine Manyak

The Preservation Society of Newport County

Jeff Aron

Lake Avenue Recovery

12

Friends: gifts up to $99

Joseph Antonellis Mr. and Mrs. Todd Bailey

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Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

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DONORS

Honor and Memorial gifts received between the dates of January 1 and December 31, 2022.

Joe Lizotte and Molly Dickinson

Chris Sullivan

Samantha Logan

Christopher Swart, PhD

Bill Lundberg

Rex Tamagni

Alex Luong

Tavolino Italian Gourmet

Jen MacDonald

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Maggie’s Foods for Pets Carolyn and Josh Mains Derek and Meghan Martin Lorie Martiska Mass Audubon Matthew Matsen Ryan Matson Bethanne Mazzola James McFall Jamie McNamara Tom McNamara Meredith Mendoza Kimberly Mills Angelo J. Mirabile Danielle Moylan Cally Kenneway Nault Network for Good New England Patriots Foundation Pui Sheung Ng Scott Notargiacomo Nothing Bundt Cakes Parker Nutting Elizabeth O’Brien Sean O’Connor Old Sturbridge Village Kathleen I. Papineau Carl and Eirinn Paratore Colleen Peloquin

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TRIBUTES

Scott Notargiacomo

IN HONOR OF Brenda Oldak

Francis Madigan III

Scott and Denise Pilate

Joniel Torres

UniBank

Laurie Raphaelson

Brian Trinque

Maria Remillard

Malory Truman

Kevin Reynolds

Truth Organic Spa

Lynn Winchenbach

Robert and Joan Yood

Mr. and Mrs. David Farragher

Hollie M. (Chastain) Reid

M. Elizabeth Fletcher, MD

Shirley Chastain

Kelsa Zereski

Tower Hill Botanic Garden Trader Joe’s

Dr. Mark Rollo

Belle and Harvey Cole

Mary Thrun

Price Chopper/Market 32

IN MEMORY OF

Elizabeth Green, Esq.

Kelley Petralia Panera Bread

Anonymous

Dr. Elizabeth DeGrush

Barbara Anne Sullivan-Thiel

Mary Sayles

J. Harold Bennett, MD

Anonymous

Reliant Medical Group Physicians & Staff Anonymous

Reliant MSO Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sheldon

Elizabeth and James Greene

Romana Ferrecchia

Lamar Best

Ronald Canonica

Linda Dylewicz

Ashlyn Dimanno

Leo Tomaiolo

William R. Ferguson

Silver Leaf Spa

Anonymous

Ali Riddell

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Martha Riddell

Kathy Vertin

Risk Strategies

Hong Vo

Jennifer Rose, RN Cathy Rossi

Ronald Waddell and the Lemonade Bros

Reliant Foundation’s Dedicated Trustees

Cashel Scanlon

Sharon Wilson

Stephen Schad

Sharon Windward

Jeffrey and Judy Scott

Woosta Pizzeria & Ristorante

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sheldon

Worcester Art Museum

Alfred Simoneau

Worcester Bravehearts

Reliant Foundation Trustees are a group of business and healthcare professionals who devote their time, talents and treasure to furthering the mission of the Foundation. Trustees meet regularly to discuss the critical health issues facing our communities. They volunteer and support our fundraising efforts, engage with nonprofit organizations we support throughout the community, and make key decisions regarding the Community Grants we distribute each year. Their contributions are invaluable to our mission.

Michele Sinopoli, MD and Anthony Sinopoli

Steven Wych

President

Margaret W. Wykes

Kelsa L. Zereski

Alexander Sklarz

Laurie Yanaway

Laurie Slik

Ayn Yeagle

Board Chair

Joyce Southworth

Robert and Joan Yood

Emily Sricharoenchaikit

Lisa Zhou

Marianne E. Felice, MD

Trustees John Andreoli Katharine Barnard, MD Allison Beckler, DO Kristine Bostek

MaryJane St. Francis Ken and Diane St. Onge Bill Stock Sean Stone Ganapathi Subramanian

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

*Deceased

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Elizabeth DeGrush, DO Ivan Green, MD Joshua Greenberg, MD Andrew Madigan Maria T. Paul Stephen M. Pezzella, MD Tara Rivera Sanjay Shah, Ph.D. Naomi Sleeper

Trustee Emeriti Michael DiPierro Elizabeth L.B. Greene, Esq.

Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kennedy* Thomas J. Sullivan *Deceased

Trustees as of February 2023 Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

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DONORS

Honor and Memorial gifts received between the dates of January 1 and December 31, 2022.

Joe Lizotte and Molly Dickinson

Chris Sullivan

Samantha Logan

Christopher Swart, PhD

Bill Lundberg

Rex Tamagni

Alex Luong

Tavolino Italian Gourmet

Jen MacDonald

The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Maggie’s Foods for Pets Carolyn and Josh Mains Derek and Meghan Martin Lorie Martiska Mass Audubon Matthew Matsen Ryan Matson Bethanne Mazzola James McFall Jamie McNamara Tom McNamara Meredith Mendoza Kimberly Mills Angelo J. Mirabile Danielle Moylan Cally Kenneway Nault Network for Good New England Patriots Foundation Pui Sheung Ng Scott Notargiacomo Nothing Bundt Cakes Parker Nutting Elizabeth O’Brien Sean O’Connor Old Sturbridge Village Kathleen I. Papineau Carl and Eirinn Paratore Colleen Peloquin

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TRIBUTES

Scott Notargiacomo

IN HONOR OF Brenda Oldak

Francis Madigan III

Scott and Denise Pilate

Joniel Torres

UniBank

Laurie Raphaelson

Brian Trinque

Maria Remillard

Malory Truman

Kevin Reynolds

Truth Organic Spa

Lynn Winchenbach

Robert and Joan Yood

Mr. and Mrs. David Farragher

Hollie M. (Chastain) Reid

M. Elizabeth Fletcher, MD

Shirley Chastain

Kelsa Zereski

Tower Hill Botanic Garden Trader Joe’s

Dr. Mark Rollo

Belle and Harvey Cole

Mary Thrun

Price Chopper/Market 32

IN MEMORY OF

Elizabeth Green, Esq.

Kelley Petralia Panera Bread

Anonymous

Dr. Elizabeth DeGrush

Barbara Anne Sullivan-Thiel

Mary Sayles

J. Harold Bennett, MD

Anonymous

Reliant Medical Group Physicians & Staff Anonymous

Reliant MSO Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sheldon

Elizabeth and James Greene

Romana Ferrecchia

Lamar Best

Ronald Canonica

Linda Dylewicz

Ashlyn Dimanno

Leo Tomaiolo

William R. Ferguson

Silver Leaf Spa

Anonymous

Ali Riddell

Vaillancourt Folk Art

Martha Riddell

Kathy Vertin

Risk Strategies

Hong Vo

Jennifer Rose, RN Cathy Rossi

Ronald Waddell and the Lemonade Bros

Reliant Foundation’s Dedicated Trustees

Cashel Scanlon

Sharon Wilson

Stephen Schad

Sharon Windward

Jeffrey and Judy Scott

Woosta Pizzeria & Ristorante

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sheldon

Worcester Art Museum

Alfred Simoneau

Worcester Bravehearts

Reliant Foundation Trustees are a group of business and healthcare professionals who devote their time, talents and treasure to furthering the mission of the Foundation. Trustees meet regularly to discuss the critical health issues facing our communities. They volunteer and support our fundraising efforts, engage with nonprofit organizations we support throughout the community, and make key decisions regarding the Community Grants we distribute each year. Their contributions are invaluable to our mission.

Michele Sinopoli, MD and Anthony Sinopoli

Steven Wych

President

Margaret W. Wykes

Kelsa L. Zereski

Alexander Sklarz

Laurie Yanaway

Laurie Slik

Ayn Yeagle

Board Chair

Joyce Southworth

Robert and Joan Yood

Emily Sricharoenchaikit

Lisa Zhou

Marianne E. Felice, MD

Trustees John Andreoli Katharine Barnard, MD Allison Beckler, DO Kristine Bostek

MaryJane St. Francis Ken and Diane St. Onge Bill Stock Sean Stone Ganapathi Subramanian

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

*Deceased

Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

Elizabeth DeGrush, DO Ivan Green, MD Joshua Greenberg, MD Andrew Madigan Maria T. Paul Stephen M. Pezzella, MD Tara Rivera Sanjay Shah, Ph.D. Naomi Sleeper

Trustee Emeriti Michael DiPierro Elizabeth L.B. Greene, Esq.

Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kennedy* Thomas J. Sullivan *Deceased

Trustees as of February 2023 Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

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A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

A Community of Hope and Resilience

Volunteers make our events successful and keep our behind-the-scenes work moving efficiently. We couldn’t do this without you!

As hopeful as we all remain that the COVID-19 pandemic that devastated 2020 is behind us, its aftermath remains. Though acute cases have decreased dramatically, many in our community who have experienced severe illness, or the death of loved ones, are still trying to cope. The isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic has left far-reaching effects in its wake. For children and adolescents, there was a sharp rise in depression, eating disorders, self-harm and even suicide. Some individuals coped with the stresses of seclusion and fear by turning to alcohol and drugs. In our community, we are blessed with many programs and agencies that stepped up to meet these challenges. It is our privilege to have been able to help fund some of these services, and we salute our community partners for their ingenuity and creativity - and doing so much with limited resources. We are grateful to our generous donors who support Reliant Foundation every year through direct giving, or donating services, or by participating in our fundraising events such as the 5K Run or the Drive for a Difference Golf Classic and Auction. We want to thank the Board of Trustees who actively participate in the Foundation’s work by reviewing grant proposals, visiting grantee programs, and donating their time, talent, and treasure to our organization. And, we want to thank the hardworking staff of the Foundation who accomplish so much every day: Shelby Hutchinson, Carol Jacobson, and Kelsa Zereski. They are tireless in their efforts to fulfill our mission. It is a privilege to do the work that we do and to partner with our colleagues (donors and grantees) to offer hope - and to make Central and MetroWest Massachusetts a healthier place. With sincere appreciation,

Marianne E. Felice, MD Chair, Board of Trustees

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Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

HOW DO OUR VOLUNTEERS HELP? Event Volunteers help with our Drive for a Difference Golf Classic in the spring, and our 5K Road Race in the fall. Opportunities are available to help with guest registration; monitoring the tournament or race on course; selling raffle tickets; event set-up and break-down; and making sure our attendees have a fabulous time! Behind-the-Scenes volunteers provide invaluable help with mailings and other light office duties during our busiest times of the year. Let us know what you love to do, and we will help you find an opportunity to get involved!

A LETTER FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

A Community of Hope and Resilience

Volunteers make our events successful and keep our behind-the-scenes work moving efficiently. We couldn’t do this without you!

As hopeful as we all remain that the COVID-19 pandemic that devastated 2020 is behind us, its aftermath remains. Though acute cases have decreased dramatically, many in our community who have experienced severe illness, or the death of loved ones, are still trying to cope. The isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic has left far-reaching effects in its wake. For children and adolescents, there was a sharp rise in depression, eating disorders, self-harm and even suicide. Some individuals coped with the stresses of seclusion and fear by turning to alcohol and drugs. In our community, we are blessed with many programs and agencies that stepped up to meet these challenges. It is our privilege to have been able to help fund some of these services, and we salute our community partners for their ingenuity and creativity - and doing so much with limited resources. We are grateful to our generous donors who support Reliant Foundation every year through direct giving, or donating services, or by participating in our fundraising events such as the 5K Run or the Drive for a Difference Golf Classic and Auction. We want to thank the Board of Trustees who actively participate in the Foundation’s work by reviewing grant proposals, visiting grantee programs, and donating their time, talent, and treasure to our organization. And, we want to thank the hardworking staff of the Foundation who accomplish so much every day: Shelby Hutchinson, Carol Jacobson, and Kelsa Zereski. They are tireless in their efforts to fulfill our mission. It is a privilege to do the work that we do and to partner with our colleagues (donors and grantees) to offer hope - and to make Central and MetroWest Massachusetts a healthier place. With sincere appreciation,

Marianne E. Felice, MD Chair, Board of Trustees

16

Battle the Stigma • Boost Resources • Build Tools for Recovery

HOW DO OUR VOLUNTEERS HELP? Event Volunteers help with our Drive for a Difference Golf Classic in the spring, and our 5K Road Race in the fall. Opportunities are available to help with guest registration; monitoring the tournament or race on course; selling raffle tickets; event set-up and break-down; and making sure our attendees have a fabulous time! Behind-the-Scenes volunteers provide invaluable help with mailings and other light office duties during our busiest times of the year. Let us know what you love to do, and we will help you find an opportunity to get involved!

reliantfoundation.org

311 Main Street, Suite 202, Worcester, MA 01608

508-231-4663

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