🚲Together We Raised $135,771.79 for VFT!
Fundraising for the 37th Annual Valley Friendship Tour has officially ended and together we raised a grand total of $135,771.79! All proceeds went towards Open Sky's programs. Thank you for another great year of fun for a meaningful cause!

Ready for some more fun? Get ready for Valley Bag Toss on October 15th!
Top 5 Teams:
  • Wrentham Rascals
  • Sky Scrapers
  • This time....it's PERSONNEL
  • We Get the Job Done
  • Green Monster
Top 5 Individual Fundraisers:
  • Teresa Pitaro
  • Ken Bates
  • Roseanna Lamontagne
  • Kevin Hunt
  • Kristen Pepin
🔎 Help Us Find Open Sky's Next
Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer
Open Sky urgently seeks a strong leader with a passion for human services to be our next Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer!

The Chief Financial Officer is a key executive leader who holds significant responsibility for the strategic future, continued financial stability, and overall success of our dynamic, growing, innovative, and caring human service agency helping over 5,000 people each year to achieve their goals and dreams.

Have anyone in mind? Could it be you? Please share the job posting with your networks.
Additional high-need positions:
🏆 Kickball Makes a Long Awaited Comeback
The famous Open Sky kickball tournament made a comeback on June 20th! Open Sky staff, individuals served and community members came together for a day of fun in the sun and friendly competition at Fitton Field. Congratulations to the Worcester Railers who came on top as this year's kickball champions.

A huge thank you to the Worcester Bravehearts for participating and sharing their field, as well as Open Sky's Physical Activities Committee and Community Membership Department for planning a successful event! We're already preparing for next year, and we hope you'll be there on the field with us!
🎉 Crystal House Clubhouse Awarded Full Accreditation
and Upcoming 🎨 Paint Night Fundraiser
Crystal House Clubhouse in Gardner received amazing news that they are officially accredited by ClubHouse International. In May of 2021, they were awarded conditional accreditation with some recommendations for change. Last month, they received news that they have successfully made those changes and are now granted full accreditation.

If you would like to support the work of Crystal House, they are hosting a Paint Night event at the Gardner Elks Lodge on July 30th at 7pm to raise funds for their program. Pre-purchase your ticket for $35 or pay $40 at the door. Seats are limited to 25 attendees.
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Click the name of each event for more information
Every Thursday Evening Until September 1 - Free Summer Concert Series,
hosted by ValleyCAST


Now Until September 2 - Beyond Zentangle Exhibit, hosted by ValleyCAST

Saturday, July 30 - Paint Night Fundraiser for Crystal House Clubhouse


Saturday, September 10 - Take Down the Wall Open Mic Fall Series

Saturday, October 15 - Valley Bag Toss (Rain date: October 16)

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