An internal communication written by Residential Supervisor Cara Losapio reminds us of the power of positivity. Cara regularly gathers shout-outs from Latham team members for community-wide recognition, and her email to staff in the first week of the new year was uplifting: “This year was faced with challenges that the Latham community has never experienced…
This is a time of change and unrest in our country right now. Depending on your child’s developmental level, the news may be very scary and confusing, and it may be difficult to explain to them what they are watching. My best advice is to turn off the news and turn on their favorite programs,…
Latham Centers collaborated with the Cape Cod Chronicle to help share our “New Year, New Career” message in the Chronicle’s “First Night Chatham 2021 On Ice” supplement last week. The Cape Cod Chronicle is an independent weekly newspaper covering news, local sports, and feature stories in Chatham, Harwich, and Orleans, plus other happenings of regional…
All of us at Latham Centers wish to thank Mid-Cape Home Centers for sponsoring Latham Centers in the 2021 Giving Guide of regional philanthropic opportunities published by Cape & Plymouth Business. The annual guide is a supplement to the business magazine covering the South Shore, Plymouth, and Cape Cod. Now in its eleventh year, the…
Our Children’s Program prepared a special community donation over the holidays. Director of Residential Services Melissa Soares shared highlights of the heartwarming and generous effort: “Our Second Annual Community Give Back was meaningful for all of us. Despite the challenges we have faced throughout the past year, the Cottage and Cabin girls wanted to continue…
Latham Centers celebrates gratitude in so many ways during the holiday season. Today we share the words of just a few participants in our Virtual Outreach program. In words and in art, they share what gratitude means to them. “I am grateful for everyone at Latham Centers for inviting me into your group. I am…
From our Latham family to yours… words of hope and best wishes! Pictured, Yawkey Dormitory on our Brewster campus, and one of our Adult Program group residences decorated for the season.
We’re so happy to share images of the craft items created by our Latham students for this year’s Holiday Craft Fair! I would like to thank all of the staff and students who took the time to create so many wonderful items. The students put in a lot of hard work! As in years past,…
Our first-ever Holiday Sing-Along was joined by over 100 people on the morning of December 15th. Attendees of the virtual sing-along included all the students on campus and their families, local leaders and special guests and their families, and many Latham staffers. Virtual communities have been blossoming throughout the pandemic stay-at-home advisories and educational/social challenges.…
There is still plenty of time to purchase your Community Bag! Throughout December, when you buy a $2.50 reusable bag purchased at the Stop & Shop in East Harwich, $1 will be donated to Latham Centers. All donations received will go to the capital campaign for the Latham Community and Arts Center. In addition, at any Stop and…
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.