At 12 years old, Chloe is wise beyond her years. She has the energy and enthusiasm to fill the room and she’s the first person to try to help a friend in need. Chloe requested that she be interviewed for the Latham Tip of the Week because, as she said, “I have a lot to say…
Staff Spotlight: Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell cherishes the privilege of changing students’ lives
Clinician Melissa Hyer-Mitchell has been a member of the Social Services team at Latham Centers for so long that she thinks of Latham as her second home. She began working here during her sophomore year of college. Melissa was a psychology major and knew she wanted to work with kids, so when a friend who…
Reflections by Katrina Fryklund I’d like to share my sincere thanks to our most recent graduate, Lexi. She has had a profound impact on many of us here at Latham. On January 30th, with snow falling in abundance outside the window, staff, family and friends watched Lexi graduate. During her six-year tenure at Latham Centers,…
The perspectives of our Expanding Our Circle Capital Campaign supporters remind us of the importance of our initiative. Below are some of their sentiments: State Senator Julian Cyr, Cape and Islands District: “Latham Centers is an invaluable contributor to the Cape Cod community. The construction of the Latham Community Center will not only enrich the…
The inspiration guiding our Director of Development Heather Kelsey comes from the children and adults we serve, as well as their families. “I am deeply moved by their courage and their persistence. They often need to work a lot harder for things that others take for granted. They face challenges and obstacles that many…
In a heartwarming conclusion to our public launch of the Latham Community Center Capital Campaign, the Latham Players performed “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” . The Players are residents in Latham’s Adult Services Program, and our future Community Center will provide them with a much-needed home for rehearsing and performing many genres of musical entertainment. While our…
Latham Centers shared some exciting donation news at last week’s press conference. An anonymous $250,000 challenge-match donation to the Capital Campaign for the new Latham Community Center was announced by Latham President and CEO Anne McManus. “This incredible donation was pledged by committed friends who support Latham Centers because of the substantial impact we have…
With so much great news from last week’s Latham press conference, we’re sharing the highlights in a five-part blog series that begins today: The January 24th press conference to launch the public phase of Latham’s Expanding Our Circle Capital Campaign celebrated a milestone in our Latham Community Center initiative. Held at the Town of…
Raising a non-typical child can be a lonely place; raising a child diagnosed with PWS multiplies those feelings because of the rarity of the syndrome. You get advice to not compare your child to your friends’ children, but it is unavoidable. You are enraged when you see pity in people’s eyes and you go to…
The Cape Cod Chronicle published a guest column in today’s newspaper about Latham Centers’ plans to keep the Brewster Fire and History Museum alive. Latham staff member Dawn Dinnan wrote: “For me, the special element of the story is the Fire Museum’s rekindled legacy. Latham Centers plans to keep the ‘museum’ alive by dedicating an…
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.