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Joining the Festival of Trees
Participants in our Day Habilitation Program had a great time decorating a tree at Fall River’s Government Center in preparation for the City’s annual Festival of Trees event. This festive celebration brings together many community organizations, with each participant decorating their holiday tree with their own unique ornaments. This year, our Day Habilitation Program participants…
Read MoreFall River Children’s Holiday Parade
Employees from a variety of People Incorporated programs joined together on Saturday, December 7, 2019 to participate in the 35th Annual Fall River Children’s Holiday Parade. We had more than a dozen volunteers dress up as elves to march down South Main Street alongside our “Santa’s Toy Factory” float, which was built by the creative…
Read MoreNew England Grass Fed Provides Demonstration for Community Engagement Center Students
Martin Beck, President & Founding Partner of New England Grass Fed, visited our 4 South Main Street location to provide a presentation and cooking demonstration for students from our Community Engagement Center at the Resiliency Preparatory Academy. During the presentation, Mr. Beck discussed the health advantages of choosing locally sourced whole foods and the increased…
Read MoreKids-A-Palooza 2019
On Saturday, October 5, People Incorporated hosted the 7th Annual Kids-A-Palooza in Downtown Fall River. This fun-filled day brought together a variety of community organizations that offered interactive activities for children and their families to enjoy. This year’s Kids-A-Palooza was bigger than ever, with hundreds of families attending the event. People Incorporated’s Great Room provided…
Read More7th Annual Kids-A-Palooza
FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Come to Downtown Fall River for a FREE family-friendly event on Saturday, October 5th from Noon to 4:00 pm! Activities include a petting zoo, music, dance, arts and crafts, Gaga Pit, Troll Ball, free book table, chalk art, face painting, coloring, bike safety, games, giveaways, fire safety, bubble fun,…
Read MoreUrban Youth Collaborative Breakfast
Friday, August 23, 2019 – Today we held a breakfast gathering to celebrate 16 students who successfully completed internships in People Incorporated programs through the Urban Youth Collaborative Program. The Urban Youth Collaborative is a state-wide initiative of the Department of Developmental Services which encourages students to consider careers in health and human services while…
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Read MoreMiles for SMILES 2019
The Eleventh Annual Miles for SMILES 5K Road Race & Walk held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 was an amazing success! This annual event raised funding for the SMILES program, which provides school-based mentoring by pairing at-risk youth with a caring adult mentor. Local businesses, organizations, and supporters participated in this event by committing to…
Read MorePeople Incorporated Receives Award from DDS at the State House
March 20, 2019 – People Incorporated Receives an Award from DDS at the State House in Boston, MA People Incorporated and its staff were awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on March 20, 2019 at the State House Celebration, Highlighting the Department’s Initiatives Supporting Those Aging with IDD. The event was hosted by…
Read MoreTwo Great Showings of Intelligent Lives
We want to thank everyone who attended the screenings of Intelligent Lives on Friday, February 8, 2019 and Saturday, February 9, 2019! In the Great Room of People Incorporated’s main office with the smell of fresh popcorn in the air, we viewed Intelligent Lives, a documentary film that explores the history and challenges faced by people who…
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