Community members who participated in the Brewster for the Holidays events at Drummer Boy Park on Friday likely saw some of the luminary bags filled by our students last week during vocational class. Luminaries glow throughout Drummer Boy Park at the annual bayside tree and windmill lighting event organized by the Brewster Chamber of…
Sean is an extraordinary young man who has been with us at Latham School since last December. He has an enormous heart, always knows when someone isn’t feeling well, and does whatever he can to make everyone around him smile. He’s an avid and fierce Harry Potter fan and friend to all animals big and…
For 12 years, Patricia Hallahan has served as Latham Centers’ Chief Financial Officer – the “unsung hero” guiding the fiscal strength of our non-profit organization. Ms. Hallahan (“Pat”) retired this week, and although we wish her all the best, she will be missed. In a letter to staff, President & CEO Anne McManus wrote, “Pat…
Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ (CCCF) Night of Gratitude dinner was held earlier this month at the Riverway restaurant in Yarmouth. This annual event honors top Last Gasp bike ride fundraisers. For 26 years, participants have biked the 62 miles from Sandwich to Provincetown to raise funds for the beneficiary charity of their choice. This was…
In a moving letter to the Latham Community from parent Ann Gurney, she describes her journey to her son’s home-away-from-home at Latham. Excerpts follow: My son Dylan dreams of becoming a firefighter. He wants to be a hero and save lives. Dylan is a Patriots fan, a loving friend and brother, and an expert on…
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. On Giving Tuesday,…
A feature story highlighting the inspirational outcomes for one of our students who has Prader-Willi syndrome appeared in the fall “We Are NATSAP” newsletter published by the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Entitled “A Life-Changing Experience at Latham Centers,” the article celebrates just one of many milestones we achieve together with…
Every other year, I attend the National PWS conference and meet new people who share their unique and helpful experiences. Today, our team met Gina (Terrasi) Gallagher and Patricia Kinjoian, authors and sisters who discuss their experience as “ordinary parents with special children.” In their book, they discuss the “frustrations, sadness and stigmas they…
Latham’s multidisciplinary Admissions Team works together to create a seamless referral process, and we believe we’ve assembled the best-of-the-best for this important function. The Admissions group works closely with families considering residential placement for their child with special needs. From initial placement through transition into adulthood, they help Latham students thrive in their home away…
Our recent Charity Golf Classic tournament was so much more than a successful fundraiser. In these photos taken throughout the day and evening at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club on October 16th, the values Latham Centers strives for in everything we do shine through: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. Thank you again to our…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.