In Latham Centers’ Summer Appeal we recognize the extraordinary creativity and dedication our staff has shown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anne McManus, President and CEO, shares her admiration and gratitude for our staff and invites the community to support Latham Centers with an annual gift in honor of a particular staff member or department.…
Special Education Teacher Katie Jaeger shared highlights of two recent SummerTide field trips that were a big hit with our students and staff: “We had campus split in half to attend two virtual field trips — one to the New England Aquarium to meet Patricia, and one with the Freedom Trail Foundation to meet Emily. At the…
Typically at this time of year, we would be starting to prepare our kids for the beginning of the school year. With so many unknowns, preparing is difficult, but there are still some things that we can do to get students ready for the start of school, whatever that may look like. Start easing into…
One of our Latham students created this special piece of art, and a staff member shared a photo of it with his Children’s Services Program colleagues, captioning his email “All Smiles.” On her rainbow artwork, the student wrote, “World Peace for Every Single Person Worldwide. Doesn’t matter skin or age, you’re a person and family.” …Here are just…
Thanks to WFCC 107.5 FM, Cape Cod’s classical music station, radio listeners throughout Southeastern Massachusetts are learning about the life-changing work of Latham Centers. The 60-second spot featuring Latham’s Director of Development Heather Kelsey was created by our friends at Cape Cod Broadcasting Media, and we are thrilled to share our words of hope and…
The final full week of our Virtual Storytime sessions in June continued to benefit our Latham students and friends from across the country with Prader-Willi syndrome. In Week 4 of our Professionals in OUR Community series, students met a local artist, a special education school administrator, and a beautician and salon owner. On Monday, Patrice…
Latham students continued to learn about different professions and celebrate our community on Virtual Storytime last month. Director of National Outreach Katrina Fryklund shares highlights from June below, noting, “The kiddos were particularly excited about the third week due to a slight schedule adjustment to include our second Virtual Social Hour!” On Monday, June 15th, Paige…
Once again, Latham Centers will be participating in The Gasp fundraising bike ride for the benefit of seven local charities. This year, the ride will take place virtually over seven days. Each rider will have one week to complete at least 55 miles. The event organizer, Barnstable Charitable Foundation, writes, “The Gasp is a 55-mile ride so we challenge you…
We are so grateful to the McCleery family and friends for hosting the 2nd Annual Latham Open Tennis Tournament in Harwich over the weekend. The event was sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and all proceeds of the tournament will support Latham Centers. “Wimbledon was cancelled, but we were happy that the 2nd annual…
For the past several months, we have been offering social opportunities over Zoom for kids across the country diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome. Initially we started storytime and social hour to offer families an additional activity for their kids, but it quickly became so much more. We saw the connection that all of the students made…
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.