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Sponsored by: West Branch Capital and its Division Singer Potito
AMHERST SURVIVAL CENTER
• We are committed to maintaining a culture of integrity that permeates everything we do.
• A team approach, with client service at its core, is the hallmark of our professionalism.
• We offer a full range of investment management services for individuals, institutions and corporate 401(k) plan sponsors
138 Sunderland Road
P.O. Box 9659
North Amherst, MA 01059 Phone: (413) 549-3968
Fax: (413) 549-5860 www.amherstsurvival.org Executive Director: Mindy Domb
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1976
OPERATING BUDGET
$780,225 (FY 2018)
SERVICE AREA
Hampshire and Franklin Counties
MISSION STATEMENT
To connect residents of Hampshire and Franklin counties with food, clothing, healthcare, wellness, and community, primarily through volunteer efforts.
UPCOMING EVENTS (IN 2018)
• Jan. 18: ’80s Music Bingo at the High Horse, Amherst;
• Feb. 4: Souper Bowl Canned Soup Drive;
• March 19: Empty Bowls Community Fundraiser at the Pub,
Amherst;
• April 7: Dash & Dine 5K at UMass: www.runumass.com;
• May 1: Valley Gives Day; and
• May 12: Post Office Food Drive
More info on these and other events: www.amherstsurvival.org
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
The Amherst Survival Center hosts a variety of basic needs programs all in one location. These programs include community meals (breakfast and lunch M/T/TH/F, dinner on Thursday), a
food and personal-care pantry; food recovery and fresh-produce distribution; monthly mobile food program; special food distribution for seniors; a community (free) store; a walk-in health clinic (twice a week); weekly job-search assistance; assistance with public benefits
(health insurance, SNAP, housing c•aWsest mBraancnhaisga eFeme-Oennlyt); monthly
clothing-repair workshops; monthly live music performances and
field trips; and weekly movies. A small staff (11 people) and 230+ volunteers a week help create and deliver all services. All are
welcome to come to the center and participate in services.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The Amherst Survival Center relies on and greatly appreciates donations of goods (food, clothing, household items, personal-care
items), time (volunteers), and funds. Donations of goods can be
brought directly to the Amherst Survival Center during our business hours. We gratefully accept financial and in-kind contributions from
(no commissions) investment
management and financial planning firm.
• As a Fiduciary we have the duty
individuals and businesses, and contributions support our general operating needs or can be directed to specific programs. We try to make a variety of opportunities available for financial donors, including our Gift Catalog, monthly Sustainers Circle, fund-raising events, and event sponsorship. Donations accepted online at www.amherstsurvival.org/donate.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Amherst Survival Center’s dedicated volunteers play an integral role in our success. Our 230 weekly volunteers help us deliver all services. They perform important tasks that enable the center to meet its mission: prepare and serve meals; pick up, organize, and distribute food donations from area businesses and farms; sort and stock donated clothing and household goods for our store; organize and distribute food in our Food Pantry; greet people and familiarize newcomers with the center; unload food deliveries; and deliver medical care in our walk-in health clinic. We also have opportunities for groups and occasional volunteering.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J. Lynn Griesemer, President Ted Parker, Vice President Chris Howland, Clerk Robert Brainin, Treasurer William Clement
Nicholas DiCaprio
Naz Mohamed Maria-Judith Rodriguez Manju Sharma
Barbara White Steven Wilco
to act in the best interests of
our clients.
9 Research Drive 99 Derby Street
29 West Ro Orleans, MA 0 508-255-98
Amherst, MA 01002 Hingham, MA 02043 413-256-1225 781-556-1035
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