Boston Bowl (CBDS Outing)

A group had a fantastic time at Boston Bowl in Hanover! Each person either scored a strike or a spare, resulting in plenty of smiles!

The Arc of Massachusetts Resources for You:

Check out these webinars and trainings that provide valuable information for families, advocates, providers, policymakers, and more.

Grow supports The Arc of Massachusetts, so our impact can be even greater!

Clients with Diabetes:

If any of our clients have diabetes we will have available Cary’s sugar free maple syrup to accompany the French toast and Pancake selections.

Bistro Skills!

Gabby B. has been volunteering in the Bistro! She has been learning to cook everything on the menu, and is learning other food service skills.

Supported Employment Outing:

Kyle, John, and Christiana went on an outing to Jersey Mike’s! They practiced ordering the sandwiches of their choice and furthering their social skills via interactions with the Jersey Mike's staff. The sub cards used to provide lunch were donated to Grow by the The Doug Flutie , Jr. Foundation for Autism - Thank you!

ASD Fit (Day Hab)

Everyone was working hard with ASD Fit! Kristin Z was seen practicing activities to enhance arm strength, and others are shown participating in a stretching circle.

Staff Party

On February 18th the Staff went to a staff celebration party at the Canoe Club Ballroom in West Bridgewater.  They enjoyed a nice meal and dancing!

Two staff members were awarded for work anniversaries at Grow. A big congratulations to Ronna T., a staff member of Day Hab for 5 years, and Kim N who has been Grow's receptionist for 16 years.

Welcome Sarah Palin!

Sarah’s first week at Grow, the week of March 4, was focused on meeting the staff and every individual Grow serves. She enjoyed an enthusiastic welcome from each individual she met. Everyone was eager to shake hands, share their names, and talk about what they did over the weekend.  When not learning names, Sarah wasted no time in getting up to speed on departmental priorities and plans. Her past career with DDS will prepare Grow well for its upcoming DDS audit. Grow is bustling with activity! Grow will be scheduling an Open House for families and caregivers to meet Sarah as well.

In Sarah’s words, “ I am honored to guide Grow and its vision to remain steadfast in achieving our mission of connecting people of all abilities to opportunities. Our future trajectory involves a dedicated commitment, not only to preserving our mission but also to innovating and diversifying our services, proactively meeting the ever-changing needs of our community.”

Cookie & Cake Roll Fundraiser Pick-Up March 27th!

Questions? Contact Keagan, kmulchay@grow-associates.org.

Thank you for helping raise $1443 for Grow!

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is International Developmental Disability Month. The Untied States has been celebrating International Developmental Disability month since 1987. This started to raise awareness. Help further awareness by sharing this newsletter and Grow's social media posts.

Creation Corner

Tara J made a skirt for her granddaughter in Pauline’s sewing class!

Shout Out- Simone

The Grow staff want to give a special shout-out to Simone! She provides critical cleaning services and is incredibly reliable and thorough. Grow appreciates her tactical method of ensuring each area of the building is properly disinfected, routinely cleaned and monitored. Simone is a team player and is essential in Grow's ability to support individuals served, while also contributing to the building's overall health and safety. Thank you for all you do Simone!

Staff Shout Out- Marie

We want to recognize a valued staff member person that has a heart for the Individuals we serve here at Grow. She is our very own Driver in the Transportation Department, Marie Jolobois- Cesar. Marie returned to Grow with an individual one afternoon because no one was at his home due to a family emergency. She stayed at Grow beyond her scheduled shift until a plan was coordinated by DDS, and then she drove the individual home and spoke with the caretaker to confirm his supervised plan. She truly cares about the well-being of all individuals at Grow, and those individuals Van 2 have a special place in her heart! Thank you Marie for going above and beyond!

Day Hab Gardening

Staff Bill and Individuals Nick and Verna watered the pea plants they potted on March 1st! We will show the progress as they Grow!

Grow Closed:

April 15th, 2024

Grow March Afterhours

Please Contact  Wanda Soto with any questions. Phone Number: 781-300-3054

Please sign-up on Grows website on the event page. You must sign-up one week prior to the event. Please contact Wanda to see if you are eligible for the AfterHour Program.

Your Part-Time Staffing Solution:

Does your business need part-time staff?

Do you know a business that needs part-time staff?

Grow offers part-time staffing solutions for area businesses. Businesses seeking dedicated part-time employees can contact Grow, especially companies that value the ServSafe certification. Grow has developed an in-house hands-on ServSafe training and certification program. Let Grow individuals and job coaches fulfill your staffing needs. Grow is seeking more Employment Partners!

St. Patrick’s Day Dance

Come to Grow on March 14th at 6PM-8PM for a St. Patrick’s Day Dance! Individuals tickets are $10.00, guardians and staff are free. We hope to see you!