Today we went to the Housing Assistance Corporation in Hyannis. We went to go give a $320 check and crafts. We raised this money by our annual craft fair. We worked very hard during the craft fair. Everyone’s crafts were very nice, and they all worked very hard on them. The most amazing thing about…
Latham Centers gives special thanks this holiday season to Knit Lit., a community knitting group that meets weekly out of the bustling Brooks Free Public Library in Harwich. The informal group open to all works tirelessly throughout the year on four special volunteer projects for Cape non-profits. After a friend and Latham supporter described the…
Happy #GivingTuesday– December 3rd has finally arrived! Your end-of-year, tax deductible donation will help enrich programs for individuals with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi Syndrome, like the adult resident above. Vocational programming has helped him learn skills that he uses daily, while simultaneously working in the amazingly supportive Cape Cod community. Want to learn more…
Traditionally this is the week that we reflect on the things in our lives that we are thankful for, the people and relationships that bring us joy. But what do we do when those very people are causing us so much turmoil and stress? There are families that are currently going through crisis with their…
I just returned from parent/ teacher conferences for my fourteen year old daughter. Her teachers were full of praise for her academic achievements, her inquisitiveness, and her kindness. Last week I had a quarterly meeting for my 17 year old son with Prader-Willi Syndrome. There his teachers shared with me the progress he had…
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! And all of a sudden I have a memory flash of Mr. Rogers walking through his front door. Boy, I haven’t reminisced about that wonderful PBS show in a long time! Now, back to my original thought—it is gorgeous, if just a tad bit chilly outside. My toes…
Thank you to all who participated in the 13th Annual Cape Associates Playhouse Raffle to Benefit the individuals at Latham Centers During the months of June and October you may remember purchasing raffle tickets for the charming yellow replica of Captain Elisha Bangs’ home on Latham Centers’ school campus in Brewster built and designed by…
On Sunday, November 17th, the Flag Football games were a huge success at Gillette Stadium. The kids did a great job handling the long day, and managed the weather (it started to rain the last couple hours) without issue. We won 1 of our 3 games, but all the kids played and the team spirit…
Annually we celebrate Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now it is time we celebrate together as the Latham Family, a Season of Giving. Just around the corner is #GivingTuesday, December 3rd. This new day on the calendar is bringing together a network of generous and creative people who want to remind the world that…
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.