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2020 Scholarship Awards
People Incorporated announced scholarship awards to ten of its employees this week. The Agency encourages its staff members to continually build their skillset and pursue additional education as lifelong learners. “People Incorporated is proud to be able to offer this opportunity to our employees, and I am glad to see many take advantage of it,”…
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Community Services and Resources during COVID-19 Helpful Resources and Links The link above leads to a PDF with numerous resources including food, shelter, health, education, and more. These links are provided as a community service and are not hosted with People Incorporated. Last updated 4/9/2020 State information during COVID-19: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives
Read MoreFun for Children and Families
Children’s Services Playlist Click to view now! If you are interested in activities for children and families, we have created a playlist of videos and virtual field trips. Subscribe to the playlist to see new content as added. If link above does not work, copy this one: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDiTgVJqjujLG1iKEnVFdKdNkia4qq9tx Additional content can be found on the…
Read MoreSMILES Recognizes Students on Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
The SMILES Mentoring Program is celebrating Absolutely Incredible Kid Day! SMILES serves incredible kids in Fall River and New Bedford schools. Our dedicated mentors took the time to write students letters to let them know just how awesome they truly are and to share some words of encouragement. Check out the letters below to see…
Read MorePeople Incorporated Preschool Celebrates Read Across America Day
March 2 was an exciting day at the People Incorporated Preschool! Students and teachers celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day by dressing up as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. The Cat in the Hat even joined in on the fun by making a special appearance to read some of Dr. Seuss’s beloved…
Read MoreDavid Bouchard Hosts Art Show at Family Support Center
David Bouchard, a local artist, hosted an art show on February 12 at our Family Support Center in Fall River. At the event, David displayed his photography and Nicole Pereira provided some delicious refreshments that she baked for the occasion. David and Nicole are both participants in the Agency with Choice program and were supported…
Read MoreSMILES Program Holds Mentor Mingle for National Mentoring Month
On January 29, the SMILES Mentoring Program hosted a “Mentor Mingle” at Scottie’s Pub to celebrate National Mentoring Month. Mentors who volunteer with students in schools in Fall River and New Bedford gathered to discuss their shared experiences working with their mentees. Each mentor received a certificate of participation – including some mentors who have…
Read MoreSTEM Class Offered to Day Program Participants
Individuals in some of our day programs have been participating in a weekly STEM class. The class is led by Justin Scheffer from our Agency’s IT department and gives students the chance to work at their own pace – sometimes on three different projects at once. The participants have enjoyed the class and have already…
Read More2020 Legislative Breakfast
SouthCoast Human Service Advocacy The SouthCoast Human Service Advocacy Legislative Breakfast was held on Friday, January 24 at White’s of Westport. The agencies in the room represent more than 3,000 constituents who work and live in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. This event brought together legislators, direct care staff, individuals and families, and the leadership of…
Read More2019 Employee Recognition Dinner
On December 13, 2019 we celebrated our employees at our Agency’s annual Employee Recognition Dinner. Held at White’s of Westport, the evening began with a welcome from President & CEO Megan Scheffer, who thanked employees for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Following the welcome, Chief Operating Officer Bill Perkins named the recipients…
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