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ServiceNet’s Strive Clinic hosted a fantastic end-of-summer celebration at the Enrichment Center! 🌞 Participants enjoyed a limbo dance party, ice cream social, lei relay race, and more. The Enrichment Center, a day program for individuals with brain injuries, was the perfect place to wrap up the summer with fun and community! 🌟🍦🎉

For more information about the Enrichment Center: https://www.servicenet.org/services/brain-injury-services/enrichment-center/
For more information about the Strive Clinic: https://www.servicenet.org/services/brain-injury-services/striveclinic/

🌟 Exciting news! The REACH Early Intervention office in Greenfield has a new indoor playscape, dedicated to Arlene Spooner, a Physical Therapist with nearly 40 years of experience in Early Intervention.

This wonderful addition was created by Tom Murphy of the Bogin Playscape Project. The Bogin Playscape Project, active since 2010, has created and donated indoor playgrounds and toys to childcare centers throughout Western Massachusetts and the Boston area.

We’re thrilled to offer this new space for play and learning! 💜

More info about our REACH program: https://www.servicenet.org/services/child-and-adolescent-services/reach/

Exciting news! ServiceNet's Skillbuilders program is expanding with a brand new library and cafe space, a multi-use makerspace lounge with exercise equipment, and a tech room—in part thanks to a generous grant from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation.

The library and cafe will feature arcade games, puzzles, music stations, and more, and the tech room will have a new 3-D printer and other tools! We can't wait to see the finished expansion in September! 🎉📚🎮

Skillbuilders Makerspace+ is an innovative community-based day program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It provides an environment where participants can explore their passions, learn new skills, and engage in collaborative activities that enrich their lives.

Learn more: https://www.servicenet.org/services/vocational-services/skillbuilders-makerspace/

ServiceNet staff and their families recently gathered at Look Park in Northampton for the annual all-staff picnic. Over 250 people attended, including staff, their partners, kids, and even a few pets 🐶.

The dunk tank was a crowd favorite, with our senior team stepping up to get soaked 🎯. We also enjoyed classic picnic foods like burgers and fries courtesy of Local Burger.

Thanks to everyone who made the day a success! 🙌

🌟 Check out the impactful billboard put up by Living In Recovery for Overdose Awareness Day. They invite community members to join the 3rd annual Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Service in Pittsfield on August 31. The service will be followed by a procession to Park Square for a candlelight vigil and a reading of names of those lost to overdose.

To submit a name, email Living in Recovery at [email protected]. For more details, visit their event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/488013046965135/

Huge congratulations to ServiceNet DBIS staff (and mother/daughter duo) Javielly and Persida Rivera, who were recently showcased as workforce heroes via The Caring Force! 🥳

💖Thank you for all you do for our community!

Read their interview here: https://providers.org/tcf-blog/august-2024-workforce-hero-javielly-and-persida-rivera/

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🐷fun in the mud at ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm!

A huge thank you to Shaping Soles for yet another generous donation of 30+ pairs of gently used and new shoes! Your ongoing support means so much to our wellness program and our shelters in Greenfield and Pittsfield. Together, we’re making a difference in our community! 👟❤️

Living In Recovery invites community members to participate in the 3rd annual Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Service in Pittsfield. The service will be followed by a procession to Park Square for a candlelight vigil and a reading of names of those lost to overdose. Names can be sent to Living in Recovery via their email at [email protected].

More information is available on their event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/488013046965135

Living in Recovery is a community recovery center. Their mission is to provide a safe, peaceful, and non-judgmental platform to aid the entire Berkshire County recovery community. This includes family members, friends, and supports.

Living in Recovery was established in 2018 in loving memory of Joseph R. Botz, and is supported by ServiceNet.

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🥳 ServiceNet is thrilled to announce a $10,000 grant from The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation to support the expansion of our SkillBuilders Makerspace+ program! 🎨🛠️

SkillBuilders Makerspace+ is an innovative community-based day program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD). It offers a creative environment where participants can explore their interests, learn new skills, and engage in collaborative activities that enrich their lives.

Since its launch in October, SkillBuilders Makerspace+ has received strong community support and increased program interest. In our modern studios, members grow creatively and pursue their passions, including pottery, 3D printing, painting and drawing, virtual reality, coding, and more. This unique program provides hands-on learning, enhances critical thinking skills, and boosts self-confidence.

SkillBuilders currently features two art studios, a Lego and model building room, a tech and gaming area, and a meditation/inspiration space, with a Maker's Lounge serving as the community hub.

Read more: https://www.servicenet.org/servicenet-receives-10000-grant-from-the-irene-e-george-a-davis-foundation-to-expand-skillbuilders-makerspace/

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If you are out enjoying the sidewalk sales in Northampton today or tomorrow, stop by our Outpatient Clinic on Pleasant Street and say hi! We’ve got lots of free stuff to give away!

ServiceNet community members Kogan and Frannie recently attended the Springfield Comic Con, accompanied by ServiceNet’s Developmental and Brain Injury Services (DBIS) staff members Jason Ferreira and Matt Geertsma.

This was Frannie's first time attending the event, while Kogan returned for his second visit after proposing the plan to staff members.

🎭 Comic Con is a convention that celebrates comic books, pop culture, and fandoms of all kinds. The Springfield event is one of the larger gatherings in the region, attracting thousands of attendees each year with its array of panels, merchandise, and elaborate costumes.

Both Frannie and Kogan were particularly impressed by the creative costumes on display, which they cited as their favorite part of the event!🎉

🌟 ServiceNet’s Developmental & Brain Injury Services (DBIS) division held its annual picnic at Look Park in Northampton on July 18! 🌳✨

Over 300 staff and individuals from our 100+ group homes, shared living placements, Enrichment Center, Strive Clinic, work crews, and outreach services gathered for a day filled with delicious food, dancing, and music by DJ Pinkie. 🎉

Special thanks to the DBIS nursing team who took the lead on food prep, ensuring everyone had plenty of options to enjoy. ❤️

ServiceNet’s DBIS division provides essential support for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and brain injuries, helping them live as independently as possible.

"The annual picnic is a testament to the strength and closeness of our community,” says Elaine Sibley, senior director of operations in DBIS. “It's a day where we celebrate our achievements and the connections we've built."

🎶 AJ, a member of ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm community, held a live show at ServiceNet’s Rooster Cafe earlier this week. It was a fantastic performance, and we can’t wait to have him back!

AJ started playing music at just 2 years old. His first instrument was a baby keyboard, and after hearing his mom sing "Mary Had a Little Lamb," he surprised everyone by playing the tune himself. With perfect pitch and a talent for various genres, AJ has been a big hit in our community. He loves taking requests and is looking to set up more gigs to share his talent with even more audiences.

Stay tuned for more amazing performances from AJ! 🎤✨

🎉 Congratulations to Baeleigh, a participant in ServiceNet's Outreach Coolidge Program, for graduating from the Project SEARCH Program at Cooley Dickinson Hospital! 🎓✨

Baeleigh's journey through this unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program was supported by ServiceNet’s Coolidge Program staff, who provided personalized mentoring and skill-building workshops.

The June 27th graduation ceremony featured inspiring speeches, including one from Baeleigh herself, highlighting the positive impact of Project SEARCH on her life.

Kudos to all the graduates and our dedicated Coolidge Program staff for their hard work and dedication!

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.servicenet.org/servicenet-participant-graduates-from-project-search-program/

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🌟 Representing ServiceNet at the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Partners Reception at Smith College, Amy Timmins, VP of Community Relations, and Bill Benson, Government Affairs Coordinator, had the privilege of hearing from Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. 🚀

Secretary Hao shared exciting initiatives by her team, state legislators, the governor, and community leaders to bolster economic growth and vitality across the Commonwealth. 🏛️💼

🌞🍅 At ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm in Pittsfield, the greenhouses are overflowing with lush produce on this hot July day! Ducks are relaxing in the shade by the pond, and our pop-up farm stand is packed with plants, flowers, our very own dried shiitake mushrooms, and many other local goodies. 🦆🌸

Join us for our weekly Friday tent sale from 11am to 4pm. You don't want to miss it!

📍 717 Old Crane Avenue, Pittsfield, MA. See you there!

ServiceNet’s Strive Clinic recently participated in the Central/West Regional DDS Office’s Assistive Technology Fair. This event was one of the three assistive technology fairs held across the state, with over 900 visitors exploring products to enhance their quality of life and services available through DDS Supportive Technology.

These events, part of the DDS “Technology Forward” initiative, connect families with Assistive Technology Providers and services to promote inclusive and independent living.

ServiceNet’s Strive Clinic offers physical, occupational, and speech & language therapy to individuals with brain injury who qualify for services under the ABI/MFP waiver. The clinic features a well-equipped gym, providing a safe space for recovery with the support of experienced professionals. The Strive Clinic also specializes in assistive technology, helping clients achieve their rehabilitation goals. For more information about the Strive Clinic, email [email protected] or call 413.570.8122.

https://www.servicenet.org/servicenets-strive-clinic-attends-dds-assistive-technology-fair/

If you are a member of ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm's CSA, please note the schedule changes for this week!

Welcome to some new members of ServiceNet's Prospect Meadow Farm! 🐑💖

Tiffany Carter, program director of ServiceNet’s Skillbuilders Makerspace+, has been recognized as one of 34 Massachusetts awardees for the Foster Parent of the Year award by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Carter began her foster parenting journey in 2018 by fostering a relative. Since then, Carter has welcomed six different children into her home, and was honored at a special brunch in Framingham on June 2. Reflecting on the event, she remarked, “I was surprised and deeply honored. It was wonderful to feel the love and appreciation in the room for what we do every day.”

ServiceNet’s Tiffany Carter Honored with Foster Parent of the Year Award by Massachusetts DCF Tiffany Carter, program director of ServiceNet’s Skillbuilders Makerspace+, has been recognized as one of 34 Massachusetts awardees for the Foster Parent of the Year award by the Massachusetts Department of […]

ServiceNet's DEI Coordinator and Community Relations team had a wonderful experience at the Juneteenth event in Greenfield yesterday. Thank you to everyone who came out and visited our table. And a special thanks to the organizers, performers, speakers, and vendors for their incredible contributions, especially considering the challenging heat conditions🌞 Celebrating freedom and community together made it a memorable day! ✨

Stop by the Northampton Tuesday Market today for fresh strawberries and more! 🍓🍓🍓

It’s a beautiful day☀️ to come hang out at the Grow Food Northampton Farmers Markets! Come check out our Prospect Meadow Farm stand! Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 6:30pm between Thornes and the Parking Garage.
We have Smiarowski Strawberries 🍓. Basil🌱and Hot Peppers🌶️ grown at our Pittsfield farm. Romaine Lettuce 🥬 and Bok-Choy🥬 grown at our Hatfield farms, and Eggs 🥚 raised at our Hatfield farms! Hope to see you there!