Search Results: donkeys for good

2022 Children’s Services Halloween: a smashing good time!

November 1, 2022

Our staff and students look forward to Latham Centers’ Halloween festivities on campus every year. Multiple Children’s Program departments plan activities that create a safe and fun holiday…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2019

Esther and Esau, two of the miniature donkeys introduced in our Donkeys-For-Good blog series, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day!  Huge thanks to Denise…

Memories of Latham’s Donkey Wedding, one year ago today

May 11, 2020

Happy First Anniversary to Esther and Esau, Latham Centers’ miniature therapy donkeys! In celebration of Esther and Esau’s first anniversary, we have created a two-minute video featuring memories from…

Words of gratitude to our staff from Latham Parents

September 18, 2020

…worked hard with C to help her… Brogan, first as res staff and then as teacher, has been good for C… Amy Schmalzer is helpful when…

ICYMI: 31 Fun and Uplifting Facts from Youngsters with PWS

June 29, 2021

    In case you missed it (ICYMI): Latham created another innovative celebration for Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month this year. Please join us in thanking Patrice Carroll (Director…

A special Latham family dog named Cali

February 15, 2022

to make sure that everyone knows how important it is to adopt dogs out of shelters. There are so many out there looking for good homes.” Thank you so…

DDS Citizen Advisory Board honors two of Latham’s donkey caregivers

May 7, 2018

of the donkeys almost as well as Kris. Kris’s work with Tina has helped to develop her already-strong work ethic and ability to care for the donkeys. They are one…

Bass River students take field trip to Taylor-Bray Farm

October 28, 2021

…still inside their eggs! … Chickens have a great memory for faces! … Chickens are actually omnivores, not herbivores. … Some research suggests that…

TIP of the WEEK: PWS? A “To Do List” for New Parents

March 29, 2013

is outdated or sensationalized. Stick with publications or websites of trusted programs and groups. Ask families or ask us, there is good info and support out there for you….

TIP of the WEEK: Being Happy with Today

January 8, 2016

…they are existing right now, today, isn’t’ good enough. Of course there needs to be goals and dreams to reach for, everyone needs that, but do we value our family…