Dear Friends of the Foundation,

In my previous newsletter articles, I mentioned that the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Board of Directors has been involved in a year of Strategic Planning. We have reviewed in detail the mission and the vision of the organization, the current programs and initiatives, the financial solvency of the OCF, the fundraising campaigns, our public service announcements, our connection to the scientific community, our advocacy for the passage of mental health parity legislation and our connection to our Affiliates and Support Groups. The Board has now completed its review and we are committed to continue planning for the future.

New home of the OC Foundation
I am excited to announce the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation’s move to Boston,
Massachusetts, in January, 2008. In an attempt to enhance our stature as a national leader in providing information, resources,
training, media recognition and a stronger volunteer base, we have decided to position the national office where it will be easier to access global transportation. We will be located in the financial area of Boston near major highways in and out of Boston, within walking distance of the subway system and a short cab ride to Logan Airport and the train station.

The staff for the Foundation will be increased in order to meet OCF’s growing role as a resource, an educator and a supporter of increased public awareness and understanding of the disorder. The Board wants to reassure you that the programs and the compassion that has been extended to you in the past will continue in Boston.

Patti Perkins, our current Executive Director, has chosen not to make the move to Boston. We thank Patti for her stewardship of the Foundation as one of its co-founders in 1986 and as a member of the Board of Directors until becoming the Executive Director in January 2000. We wish Patti well and look forward to her continued work with the Board as we help those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Athank you is also extended to the New Haven staff, Daisy Sanchez and Jeannette Cole, who have supported the Executive Director and the OCF Board of Directors throughout most of the Foundation’s tenure in Connecticut. The Board has retained Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group to assist in the search for a new Executive Director and other members of the staff.

Today begins the next phase of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. We welcome our members to join us as we embark on helping more families and sufferers with OCD. We hope to see everyone at the OCF Annual Conference next summer at the Renaissance Waterfront Hotel in Boston from August 1-3, 2008.

Best Regards,
Joy Kant
President
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Board of Directors