Lawrence, May, 2020 – Fidelity House CRC is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. The Lawrence-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process. Fidelity House CRC (FHCRC) is a human services organization supporting adults
To: DDS Individuals and Families From: Commissioner Jane Ryder Date: 4/14/2020 Subject: Coronavirus Update for Individuals and Families Dear DDS Community: I’d like to provide an update on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) response to COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 14. DDS Commissioner-Message-to-Families 04-14-2020
To: DDS Individuals and Families From: Commissioner Jane Ryder Date: 3/25/2020 Subject: Coronavirus Update for Individuals and Families Dear DDS Community: I’d like to provide an update on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) response to COVID-19 as of Wednesday, March 25. DDS Commissioner Message to Families_03-25-2020
Hello to all employees, family members, guardians, and members of our broader community, I hope you are staying healthy and safe as we navigate this unprecedented public health crisis. I’d like to update you on FHCRC’s preventative efforts related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. We have developed a COVID-19 Response team comprised of leadership from
Hello Fidelity House CRC community, I wanted to reach out to you regarding Fidelity House CRC’s preventative efforts related to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The health and safety of those we serve as well as our valued employees is of the utmost importance. FHCRC has been monitoring the situation carefully and reviewing information coming out
This past week Fidelity House CRC lost one of our Shattuck Street residents, Miss Mary V. Baur, on March 5, 2020. Mary was an amazing lady full of life and spunk. We would also like to give a shout-out to Mary’s Program Director, Jamie Madden, for her commitment and compassion to not only Mary, but
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is dedicated to providing encouragement and opportunities for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to reach their potential and live a fulfilled life. This includes, providing the opportunity for individuals to become productive members of the workforce, encouraging them to be self-advocates, and providing
For today’s Thankful Thursday post, we’d like to highlight the Cummings Foundation. Fidelity House CRC is fortunate to have the support of the Cummings Foundation which was founded by Joyce and Bill Cummings in 1986. They wanted to give back in the areas where Cummings Properties, the commercial real estate firm founded by Bill, operated
On Tuesday, January 28th, Fidelity House CRC attended the annual 2020 Flutie Foundation Partner Reception where recipients for their Signature Grant Cycle were announced. This year’s grant cycle focused on under-served and culturally diverse communities and $400,000 in grants were awarded from The Flutie Foundation to the organizations who attended the reception. The Doug Flutie
Fidelity House CRC’s Family Support Center supports their families by providing a wide range of fun activities and services for chilren and adults of all ages. Some of these services include: respite, support groups, workshops, therapeutic programs, recreation, social skills training, music therapy, and art therapy. This past November, the Family Support Center’s fall session