People Incorporated announces Michelle “Mimi” Larrivee as Director of Workforce & Community Partnerships

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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…

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Meet Samuel, the face of the Family Support Center

Samuel at the desk

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…

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William Perkins Center dedicated

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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…

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Young Students

Three young children sit cross-legged on the floor with their arms raised above their heads, mimicking a teacher who is leading an activity in a classroom setting. The atmosphere appears positive and engaging.

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…

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How to Spot Signs of Hidden Distress in Young Students

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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…

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Jack Rua Invitational raises over $60k to benefit Camp Jack

A smiling man and woman sit in a golf cart. The man, wearing a blue shirt, cap, and sunglasses, is driving. The woman, in a white shirt, hat, and sunglasses, sits beside him. Golf clubs are visible in the background.

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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