December 2024 Newsletter

Congratulations Cohort 5 "Champions"!

The Cohort 5 “Champions” recently graduated from the Human Services Career Support Program, a collaboration between Open Sky Community Services and Seven Hills Foundation.

This inspiring group has worked hard to build the skills needed for meaningful careers in human services. Their stories of growth and resilience are truly moving. Upon graduation from the program, participants received offers to work at Open Sky and Seven Hills.

Congratulations to all the graduates—we are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what you do next!

Click on the button below to hear more about their journeys and the impact this program has made on their lives.

Thank you for a successful Giving Tuesday!

Thanks to your generosity, we achieved our Giving Tuesday goal of sponsoring over 20 programs, more than 120 individuals, through our Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive! In total, we're providing over 1,500 gift cards to our programs. Your support helps families and individuals feel the warmth of the holiday season.

But we're not done yet!

There's still time to ensure that EVERY individual served by Open Sky gets something to celebrate this holiday season.

Community Membership Featured by Worcester Business Journal

Recently, Open Sky was featured in the Worcester Business Journal for our work fostering community membership!

The article highlights how belonging goes beyond inclusion, emphasizing the value of creating spaces where everyone feels valued and connected. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re honored to be recognized.

Photo from Family Fun Fishing Day, a great example of Community Membership!

📅 Mark Your Calendar for 2025!

2025 Safe Homes Gala and People of Courage Awards

Friday, April 4th

Mechanics Hall

Worcester, MA

An evening celebrating changemakers in the LGBTQIA+ community and fundraiser for the Safe Homes program.

Tickets on sale soon!

Click here to learn more.

40th Annual Valley Friendship Tour



Saturday, June 7th

Alternatives' Whitin Mill

Whitinsville, MA

Run, walk, or bike through a variety of non-competitive routes in the historic Blackstone Valley. All proceeds directly support Open Sky's programs.

Click here to learn more.

11th Annual Valley Bag Toss



Saturday, October 11th

Alternatives' Whitin Mill

Whitinsville, MA

People of all experience and abilities are invited to play in our annual cornhole tournament to raise funds for Open Sky's health and wellness initiatives.

Click here to learn more.

What's Going On at Open Sky?

Open Sky Community Services provides services to nearly 8,000 individuals in Central Mass each year facing complex challenges. That means that support is needed year-round so we can continue to provide services and remove the barriers to living a fulfilling life.

You have the power to ensure that individuals and families experiencing mental health diagnoses, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and homelessness get the help they need, every day of the year.

Have additional feedback or ideas for future newsletters? Let us know at info@openskycs.org