Archive for July 2018
TD Bank Charitable Foundation donates $7500 to Latham Centers for staff training
Latham Centers has received a $7,500 grant from the TD Bank Charitable Foundation to fund Positive Behavioral Support Intervention (PBS) training for our staff. On July 9th, Latham Centers welcomed Paula Warchol, VP, Field Marketing Manager and Marius Dehelean, VP, Relationship Manager from TD Bank to our Brewster campus where they presented a check to…
Read MoreThe Latham Cookbook: Co-author Patrice Carroll writes about the PWS journey
Patrice Carroll, co-author of Latham Centers’ new cookbook, is internationally recognized for her expertise in Prader-Willi syndrome. She has been working with individuals and families impacted by PWS since 1999, and her experiences helped shape the vision of Latham’s new book, “Living Healthy with Prader-Willi Syndrome: Cookbook and Nutrition Tips.” In the cookbook, Patrice writes…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: CapeCodToday.com features Latham School intern Matthew O’Sullivan
Latham School’s summer intern Matthew O’Sullivan was featured in CapeCodToday.com’s “Summer Intern Chronicles” this morning. Latham Centers is fortunate to place college students in a variety of summer internships. Matthew is one of three of our current Children’s Services interns. His reflections quoted from CapeCodToday.com follow: My name is Matthew O’Sullivan, from Milton, Mass., and…
Read More“The best part of Latham is being a family”
In Latham Centers’ Summer Appeal and thank you letter to past donors, adult residents Janice, Marianne, Angel, and Stacie share their appreciation for their home at Latham. “The best part of Latham is being a family,” in Janice’s words. Last year, Janice celebrated her retirement from TJ MAXX where she had worked for 13 years.…
Read MoreHigh school student Leah Healy’s 5K Run for PWS raises over $16,000 for Latham
On June 16th, over 100 participants laced up their running shoes to take part in the 5K Run for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in Bay Shore (Long Island), NY. Leah Healy, a rising senior at Bay Shore High School and the proud sister of Latham student Sean Healy, planned, organized, and executed the race to raise…
Read MoreLatham Special Olympian receives ‘Heart of the Winner’ and ‘Athlete of the Year’ awards
Latham’s Physical Education Teacher Monique Williams made a heartwarming announcement at our Year End Celebration last month. After sharing highlights of this year’s Special Olympics program successes with more than 200 students, families, staff, and Latham friends, she brought Latham School student Christopher M. to the stage to announce that he is the recipient of…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: CapeCodToday.com features Latham School intern Andrew Menard
Latham School’s summer intern Andrew Menard was featured in CapeCodToday.com’s “Summer Intern Chronicles”. For Latham Centers, college student internships are a win-win—the interns arrive with enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow, and leave with new skills and insights. Andrew’s reflections follow: My name is Andrew Menard and I am from Lunenburg, Mass., and…
Read MoreExpressions of gratitude on Independence Day
On this special day for our nation, we celebrate our freedom and independence and thank our heroes present and past. And on this special holiday, we express our gratitude to all of the heroes in our Latham community creating brighter futures: To our 260-plus dedicated staff members (some of whom are here at work today), we thank…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Beverly Hopkins receives William McClennan Award
Latham Centers’ Payroll Manager Beverly Hopkins was honored with the William McClennan Award for Exceptional Service at our Year End Celebration. The McClennan Award recognizes outstanding contributions by support and administrative staff who assist the direct care staff in our Children’s and Adult Services Programs. Beverly’s performance and achievements reflect leadership and commitment to her…
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