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People Incorporated announces Michelle “Mimi” Larrivee as Director of Workforce & Community Partnerships
Larrivee brings decades of youth experience to new position Fall River (June 9, 2023) – People Incorporated has named Michelle “Mimi” Larrivee as its new Director of Workforce & Community Partnerships, a position that oversees several youth programs and the Agency’s affiliate organizations, such as the Diabetes Association, Inc. Programs include the Community Engagement Center…
Read MoreMeet Samuel, the face of the Family Support Center
When you take the elevator to People Incorporated’s section of the fourth floor at 1 Father DeValles Boulevard in Fall River and enter the reception area of Suite 401, you might not expect to be greeted by an eclectic novelist with two jobs. For the past several weeks, Samuel has worked as the office administrator…
Read MoreWilliam Perkins Center dedicated
In October 2022, Bill Perkins concluded his time with People Incorporated, closing out a career in human services that has spanned over 40 years. Bill’s legacy will now live on at our site at Riggenbach Road, where he spent most of his career. While we are all very used to referring to this building as…
Read MoreA Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Young Students
While teachers don’t need to know the details of preschoolers’ adverse experiences, offering appropriate care and support is crucial. By Megan Tavares Early on in my social work career, I read the book Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence, by Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley. Through case histories and research, the authors explain…
Read MoreHow to Spot Signs of Hidden Distress in Young Students
It’s important for preschool teachers to be able to recognize when students need emotional support—even if they seem to be doing fine. By Megan Tavares Preschool classrooms tend to be organized chaos, with 15–20 young students presenting with different needs while their teachers valiantly attempt to prioritize who comes first. As a clinical social worker embedded…
Read MoreJack Rua Invitational raises over $60k to benefit Camp Jack
On Tuesday, September 13, People Incorporated held its annual Jack Rua Invitational at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth. The golf tournament raises funds to support the Jack Rua Camp for Children with Diabetes, a program of the Diabetes Association, Inc., which is an affiliate organization of People Incorporated. With over 60 sponsors, the event…
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PICAN 4 South Main Street Fall River, MA 02721 pican@peopleinc-fr.org
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