Charles River Center

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on some of the amazing individuals we support who are thriving in their jobs within the community, as well as their employers who make inclusion a priority! A familiar face in Regis College's Student Center dining hall (Regis College Dining) the past six years, Allison works quickly and efficiently as she wipes down tables during the lull between breakfast and lunch. Three days a week, Allison is hard at work from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. She takes The Ride to and from work, and if she gets to Regis early, “I can get coffee!” she says with a smile. When she’s not working at Regis, Allison volunteers in Newton-Wellesley Hospital Hospital’s nutrition department on Wednesdays. Thursdays are spent at the Grugan Center, with the monthly cooking group – especially when spaghetti and meatballs are on the menu - a favorite activity. Allison describes her boss – Denis Da Silva Manager of Collegiate Hospitality at Regis – as a “cool manager.” And Denis is equally as complimentary about her. “Allison is a great person,” he said. “Her work ethic is stellar. I’m very happy to have her on the team.” Recognizing the importance of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents, we congratulate Allison on a job well done and thank Regis College for its partnership in providing a warm and welcoming work environment!

Cheers to our sponsors! 📣 Thank you @TH McCoy Restaurant Group/McDonalds, Dedham Savings, George McCarthy of McCarthy Site and Utility, Pinewood Custom Homes, Soldevilla Lawn & Landscaping, and USI Insurance Services for supporting Charles River Center 5k Run/1Mile Walk on September 29, 2024. Come join us on September 29, 2024 for this fun event - all abilities welcome. Visit our race website for more details: 🏃♂️ https://lnkd.in/eFTQWpPH

Smiles for miles! 😀 We thought we would share a few memories from previous years’ 5K Run/1 Mile Walk. From enthusiastic runners to joyful walkers, this event truly brings our community together. All ages and abilities are welcome! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your support makes a HUGE difference. All proceeds from the event help fund Charles River Center’s programs and services for over 1,000 adults and children with disabilities. We hope you will join us this year on September 29th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Visit our event website for more details and to register: https://lnkd.in/eFTQWpPH

Another incredible Wings For Autism event at Worcester Regional Airport. Thank you to our partners Massachusetts Port Authority,Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Republic Airways for helping families make travel a possibility. 🛫 Check out the photo gallery: www.charlesrivercenter.org

Last week, we’re honoring our incredible Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) ❤️ who go above and beyond every day to support individuals with disabilities. To show our appreciation, we brought the Kona Ice Truck to all three Charles River Center locations, provided new swag to all staff members and all DSPs were entered into a daily raffle for prizes! Our DSPs are the heart and soul of what we do, and we’re so grateful for their dedication, compassion, and the amazing work they do, often behind the scenes. THANK YOU! 🎉

Let’s get to know Kelly! Kelly Mahoney serves as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for individuals at Grugan Center and four of the Charles River Center residential homes. As an RBT, Kelly uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to help individuals, particularly those with behavioral challenges, develop important skills to improve and manage their behavior. Her goal? “To help individuals learn new skills and positive behaviors, making their daily lives easier and more fulfilling.” Learn more about our incredible employees by visiting www.charlesrivercenter.org 

Make a Difference Today! Become a sponsor of Charles River Center 5K Run/1 Mile Walk! This fun community event welcomes all abilities and supports vital programming for adults and children with disabilities. With a crowd of over 600 local participants, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your support and be part of an incredible cause. Multiple sponsorship levels and opportunities are available! Link to sponsorship information: https://lnkd.in/eq6DCZXG

Charles River Center is excited to be the benefiting nonprofit of this month's YPG Happy Hour event. Join us on Wednesday, July 17 at the Common Room in Needham. #NeedhamMA #community #disabilityawareness https://lnkd.in/emeMMSPh

Join us in making a difference by participating in Charles River Center 5K Run/1 Mile Walk! This fun community event welcomes all abilities and supports vital programming for adults and children with disabilities.  Register today: https://lnkd.in/eYn3GM8g #CRC5K #charity5Krun #community #runningforinclusion #raceday #allabilitieswelcome #disabilityawareness #sponsorship

Charles River Center is offering its employees a helping hand. Charles River has partnered with Cambridge-based Pathway for Immigrant Workers a not-for-profit legal organization to assist CRC employees wanting employment-based green cards. To learn more about the partnership visit www.charlesrivercenter.org