Archive for November 2017
Staff Spotlight: Retiring CFO Patricia Hallahan honored for fiscal leadership and dedication to our residents
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…
Read MoreLatham celebrates successful Last Gasp at Cape Cod Charitable FunRaisers’ Night of Gratitude
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…
Read MoreA grateful mom shares heartfelt sentiments on her son’s happiness at Latham
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…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday is one week away… thank you for supporting Latham in this season of giving and all year long
#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,…
Read MoreNational association features Latham School in its fall newsletter
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…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Connecting with other “ordinary parents with special children”
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…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Meet Latham’s outstanding Admissions Team
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…
Read More8th Annual Charity Golf Classic highlights
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…
Read MoreCharity Golf Classic raises over $80,000
The 8th Annual Latham Charity Golf Classic held at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club last month raised over $80,000 to support vital Latham programs and the future Latham Centers campus expansion. The October 16th tournament, in memory of Bob Bernstein and in honor of Jack and Jo-Ann Kelly, was sold-out and beautifully run. The…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Holiday food security
There is no time more challenging than the holidays to maintain food security in your child’s life. Routines change, special events are plentiful, and food is the focus everywhere you look. Here are some ways to keep everyone safe and healthy over the next two months: · Avoid relatives who just don’t get it. If…
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