Vermont Business Magazine The Red Sox Foundation has announced that Sox fans from across Vermont have voted for the Brattleboro Retreat as the state’s favorite nonprofit and qualified the hospital to receive the Foundation’s IMPACT Award. The award will be presented during an on-field ceremony on Sunday, August 16th, which is Vermont Day at Fenway Park.
As Vermont’s top vote getter, the Brattleboro Retreat will receive a $10,000 charitable contribution. In addition, a Retreat representative will be invited to promote the work of hospital from the NESN broadcast booth during Sunday afternoon’s game against the Seattle Mariners.
Nomination for The Brattleboro Retreat’s IMPACT Award focused on the hospital’s Uniformed Service Program, which provides specialized trauma and addiction treatment for law enforcement, fire, military, veterans, EMTs, and corrections personnel.
“We could not be more honored or excited to receive this recognition from the Red Sox Foundation,” said Robert E. Simpson, president and CEO of the Brattleboro Retreat. “It’s a special tribute to the important work taking place on behalf of the men and women who receive care through our Uniformed Service Program. It’s also a heartfelt ‘tip of the hat’ from Sox fans across the great state of Vermont.”
The Red Sox Foundation established the IMPACT (Inspiring More Philanthropy Across Charities Together) Awards this year to provide Red Sox fans in the five New England states outside of Massachusetts with the opportunity to vote for their favorite local non-profits and decide which organizations will be awarded grants.
As a part of the IMPACT awards, the Red Sox Foundation is donating a total of $75,000 to New England nonprofits. Online voting determined first, second, and third place winners in each of the five states. To be eligible, charities must be 501(c)(3) non-profits in good standing whose work is consistent with the Red Sox Foundation's mission of serving the health, education, recreation, and social service needs of children, families and veterans in need across New England.
"Over the past few years, we have grown the foundation's reach throughout New England through service scholarships and grants," said Red Sox Foundation Board member Linda Pizzuti Henry. "Giving fans an opportunity to weigh in on their favorite charities in their home state is one that can engage local communities and raise awareness for some very worthy causes."
BRATTLEBORO, VT (August 10, 2015)—The Brattleboro Retreat, founded in 1834, is a not-for-profit, regional specialty psychiatric hospital and addictions treatment center, providing a full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitation services for individuals of all ages and their families. Recognized as a national leader in the treatment mental illness and addiction, the Brattleboro Retreat offers a high quality, individualized, comprehensive continuum of care including inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential and outpatient treatment.