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About Us

Juniper Helps is a non-profit organization focused on distributing food through local schools to students and families who are most in need. We fund purchases of sustainable meals, snacks, and other essential items.

Together We Can Make a Difference

The Juniper Outreach Foundation was founded in February 2020. Our mission is to help provide food, clothing, and basic necessities for local families in need.

Meet the team

Our Board of Directors

Julie McDonald

Julie is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Syracuse University, and resides in Paxton, MA. Born and raised in the Worcester area, Julie always had a heart for helping others in the community and an awareness for those less fortunate. As a volunteer in several local schools with 90% low income population, Julie witnessed the lack of access many of these young children had to food when they left the school building, so she decided to channel her passion into a tangible solution. 


Julie founded the Juniper Outreach Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to build food pantries in local schools where the need is the greatest. Juniper Outreach currently operates 6 school pantries in the city of Worcester, which allowstudents direct access to food to bring home for the nights and weekends. Beyond her role as the founder, she has worked to create partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations, fostering a collaborative spirit that amplified the impact of their efforts.

Julie McDonald

Executive Director

Pamela Reidy

Pam Reidy developed and ran her own non-profit and brings a 50-year history of volunteering and working in Worcester area non-profits. She brings expertise in working with the disadvantaged, organizational development, volunteer training and grant-writing. Pam is an interfaith minister and former teacher.

Pamela Reidy

Clerk

John Lian

For over 17 years, John Lian has helped hundreds of families and business owners gain control of their financial challenges. John takes an objective, long-term approach to financial planning to help ensure that your goals and risk tolerance are properly considered and managed. As your needs or situation changes, John will be there for you to see that you receive regular, timely reviews as well as up-to-date information to assistyou in making prudent decisions regarding your financial future.

By designing and implementing financial strategies which reflect each client’s unique situation, John understands the ever-changing complexities of our lives and is an advocate for his clients.

John Lian

Treasurer

Michael Fales

Michael Fales is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Consigli

Construction Co., Inc., one of the largest employee-owned construction

managers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with over 2,600 employees

and $4 billion in revenue.

With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, Fales has

a proven track record of designing and implementing HR strategies that

enable organizations to achieve their full potential, from driving organic

growth to successfully navigating mergers and acquisitions.

In addition to his role at Consigli, Fales also serves as an HR Advisory

Board Member for UMass Memorial Medical Center and Framingham

State University, sharing his expertise and offering valuable industry

insights.

Fales holds a bachelor’s degree in leadership and a Certificate

in human resources from Northeastern University, as well as a

master's certificate in executive coaching from William James College.

Michael Fales

Director

Jodie Gerulaitis

Jodie Gerulaitis is an experienced community relations professional and the Vice President of Community Relations at Country Bank, where she leads efforts to support local non-profits, schools, and community partners. As a board member of Juniper Outreach, she is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships and developing impactful programs that benefit the community. With extensive expertise in financial literacy, team development, and non-profit collaboration, Jodie is passionate about driving meaningful change. In addition to her work at Country Bank and Juniper Outreach, she serves on various other boards, demonstrating her commitment to community engagement.

Jodie Gerulaitis

Director

Sherri Pitcher

With over two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, fundraising, and account management, Sherri has held senior leadership roles with local institutions and companies. Currently serving as the Chief Advancement Officer at Notre Dame Academy, she develops and executes comprehensive marketing, fundraising, communications, and enrollment strategies.  Sherri enjoys facilitating strategic partnerships and being involved in community-focused organizations like the Juniper Outreach Foundation.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Fairfield University and is actively supporting several local non-profit organizations and community initiatives.  Sherri grew up in West Boylston and lives in Worcester with her husband, David. They have two adult children, Hailee and Stephen.

Sherri Pitcher

Director

Leonardo Anglulo

After returning home in 2006 after law school Leonardo Angiulo has appeared in courtrooms throughout the Commonwealth as a trial attorney. He opened his law firm, Angiulo Law, in 2016 focusing on Criminal Defense and serious Personal Injury cases. He is a member of local, regional, and national Bar Associations including serving as President of the Worcester County Bar Association for the 2023 to 2024 bar year as well as volunteering in various capacities in the community. He lives locally with his family.

Leonardo Anglulo

Director

Caitlin Lubelczyk

Caitlin Lubelczyk is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this, Lubelczyk was the Director of Marketing and Enrollment at Notre Dame Academy.


From 2004-2017 Caitlin worked at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, serving as Regional Marketing Manager, overseeing Marketing and Communications for three Tenet Hospitals. A proud Worcester native, Caitlin holds an undergraduate degree from the UNH and an MBA from Fitchburg State University.

 

She was awarded 2016 Worcester Business Journal 40 under 40, a 2022 Society of the Arts inductee, and currently serves on the board for the Family Health Center of Worcester, and as VP of the Emerald Club in Worcester. She is also the co-founder of the Worcester Irish Cultural Festival and is on the Executive Committee of the National Baseball Poetry Festival. She resides in Worcester with her husband Tom and her daughter Olivia.

Caitlin Lubelczyk

Director

Colleen Poletta

Colleen Polletta is a proud board member for the Juniper Outreach Foundation. She believes that volunteering at schools for children is a fantastic way to make a positive impact on young lives and contribute to the community. She is also a full-time real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Worcester.


When she’s negotiating deals or showing homes, you'll often find her rolling up my sleeves and getting involved in community initiatives. Volunteering has always been a cornerstone of her life, and she believes in the power of giving back.


Being a board member with Juniper, she is committed to making a meaningful difference wherever she can. Whether it’s lending a helping hand at one of Juniper’s pantries orparticipating in the decision making with other board members, she is always eager to contribute to Juniper’s success.

Colleen Poletta

Director

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