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December 20, 2010 --
Our new residents will be making a transition from area nursing homes where they have lived for many years. “Transitioning individuals from institutional settings to homes in the community is the founding principle upon which our agency began”, stated Mark Duval, Director of Residential Services. “The transition of individuals from nursing homes into real neighborhoods is an activity that the People, Incorporated Board of Directors and staff feel strongly about accomplishing. The transition process for these individuals has been happening gradually over the past several months. From involving them in the decorating and interior design of the home, to maintaining and making new connections within the community, and by acclimating them to the staff that will be responsible for their daily care, has proved to produce a very smooth transition for them”, stated Duval. This home is state of the art construction that will accommodate the physical and medical needs of this new group of individuals People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Greater Fall River, Massachusetts community. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. The mission of People, Incorporated is to strengthen our community for each of its members by providing premier services for children and adults of all abilities in a collaborative and creative environment. For further information about People, Incorporated, please visit www.peopleinc-fr.org or contact Pamela O’Neill, Director of Communications and Development at People, Incorporated, (508) 679-5233 extension 11. |
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January 16, 2010-- Please click the image below to read the People, Incorporated article in The Provider.
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December 15, 2009 -- The Venus de Milo restaurant was full of Christmas spirit on Thursday night when over 250 guests gathered to celebrate People, Incorporated’s Community Celebrations Holiday Dinner Dance. | ||||
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Each year, Community Celebrations holds a holiday celebration for local, human service agencies that support people with disabilities, along with community based individuals. Robert Canuel, President and CEO of People, Incorporated was pleased to be able to introduce Governor Patrick, who graciously took the time to bestow seasons greetings to the evening’s guests. Mr. Canuel took a moment to commend the efforts of Governor Patrick on rejecting a legislative recommendation to reduce state support for Day Habilitation, Adult Foster Care and other long-term, health programs. “Acknowledging the importance of protecting the safety net for the Commonwealth's most vulnerable citizens served, I would like to thank Governor Patrick for his unwavering commitment to agencies like ours in supporting and allowing us the ability to sustain the premier services we are able to offer,” stated Canuel. In addition to Governor Patrick’s remarks, guests were pleasantly entertained by a group of approximately 25 choristers made up of the individuals that are served in various programs at People, Incorporated. The choristers have been practicing, under the direction of Sherri Baker, residential coordinator at People, Incorporated, for over one month and were thrilled to be able to perform in front of their friends and family. |
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December 9, 2009 -- Christmas day will start with delight for many deserving children who are served in the Children’s Division of People, Incorporated thanks to the generosity of the Somerset Federal Credit Union (SFCU) in Somerset, MA. ReachOut! Is an employee-run program at the SFCU, created in 1999 with the purpose of helping make Bristol County a better place to live. Every penny raised or toy donated goes directly to benefit local people and organizations. Their annual toy drive kicks off in late November and will continue to accept toys for needy area children through December 16, 2009... » Read the full story |
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September 28, 2009 -- People, Incorporated is constructing two new, fully accessible homes to be used by individuals with disabilities supported in our Residential Services Division. Details and photos of these projects can be found below: Somerset Home – 1665 Read Street, Somerset, MA
Our new home, which will be a 2,800 square-foot ranch house with four bedrooms and 2½ baths, will feature handicap accessible ramps, extra wide hallways and doorways to accommodate individuals that use wheelchairs. As with our newly finished, fully accessible home on Ling Street in Fall River, this home will be used by individuals with disabilities supported in the Residential Services Division at People, Incorporated. | ||||
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If you would like additional information about this program or other collaborative efforts going on in the Residential Services Division, please contact Mark Duval at 508-679-5236. Check back for updates on the progress of our Somerset Home! » Read The Herald News' article | ||||
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Berkley Home – 96 Jerome Street, Berkley, MA In addition to the construction of our home in Somerset, People, Incorporated was awarded a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services to construct a five (5) bedroom, fully accessible home in Berkley, MA. Just like our homes in Somerset and Fall River, this home will be fully accessible, and will be used by individuals with disabilities supported in the Residential Services Division at People, Incorporated. This project is expected to be finished by November 2009. | ||||
If you would like additional information about this program or other collaborative efforts going on in the Residential Services Division, please contact Mark Duval at 508-679-5236. Check back for updates on the progress of our Berkley Home! | ||||
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In response to a demonstrated need for fully accessible
homes within our community, People, Incorporated, in
collaboration with Diman Regional Vocational Technical High
School , broke ground in September of 2008 to begin the
construction of a four bedroom, fully accessible home at 31
Ling Street in Fall River , MA . Today, we celebrate its
completion and opening... |
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| February 14, 2009 -- New photos of the People Incorporated and Diman Vocational collaborative project are now available. Please click thumbnail images to enlarge. Detailed information about the Ling Street project can be found below. | ||||
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This is the first time Diman will build a handicappedaccessible residence and ten of the sixteen school’s shops including air conditioning, carpentry, electricity, facilities management, heating, metal fabrication, plumbing, refrigeration, ventilation and welding will be involved. Bob Canuel, President & CEO is excited about the project and is always looking for creative ways to collaborate in the community. “Part of our mission is to create opportunities for people to remain in the community. This partnership with Diman allows us to continue serving someone that without this might have to go into a nursing home.”
The project is expected to be completed in June 2009. If you would like additional information about this program or other collaborative efforts going on in the Residential Services Division, please contact Mark Duval at 508-679-5236. | ||||
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For more information about the Commuity Learning Center, click here or contact Larry Snyder, CLC Coordinator at 508-679-5233 or 508-679-5234, ext. 33. |
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August 30, 2008 -- People, Incorporated is pleased to announce that we have entered into an exciting new partnership with the Diabetes Association Inc. Effective July 15, People, Incorporated began providing the management services to the organization with the hope of moving towards a merger later in the year. The Diabetes Association Inc. mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve by advancing diabetes prevention, early detection, education and disease management fits nicely with People, Incorporated’s mission and vision to improve the community in which we live. Most known for Camp Kyle, the Diabetes Association provides many other exciting educational opportunities for children and adults with diabetes. To learn more about the DAI, please visit their website at www.diabetesma.org. Look for more exciting updates in the months to come! |
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The phone number for Third Street is 508-324-4401 and the fax is 508-324-4404. Stop by and check out our new location! |
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624 Eastern Avenue in Fall River will house Residential Support Services, Project New Beginnings, Family and Community Supports, Spiritual Connections, and Adult Foster Care. The new space includes both large and small conference rooms and meeting spaces, office space, waiting areas for clients, and plenty of off-street parking. To reach any of these programs, please call 508-679-5236, or click here. |
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July 15, 2008 --
On June 6th, the ribbon cutting celebration took place for the new Day Habilitation facility. It was largely attended by members of the community, consumer’s family, staff and Mayor Robert Correia. The new facility will house the Day Habilitation program on the first floor.
June 14, 2008 -- It's been a long wait, but it's been worth it. The Residential Division of People, Incorporated has a new place to call home.