Dawn Lane discovered her work’s passion in 2012, when she rerouted her career pathway to the Young Parent Living (YPL) Program at You, Inc. Dawn was completing her Human Services coursework at Quinsigamond Community College, when she began interning at YOU, Inc.’s Alternative to Lockup program. She continued volunteering after earning her degree, but what she really needed to earn was income. Upon suggestion, Dawn applied for a relief staff position at YPL, which provides homeless young parents, or those at risk of becoming...

Seven Hills Foundation provides comprehensive educational services that meet the diverse needs of middle and high school students as well as young adults. From preparing promising students for college, to helping those who’ve dropped out of a traditional high school but want to complete their degree, young people are encouraged to see and achieve their potential.

Thank you, Berkshire Bank, for the recent generous award of $10,000 to support our programs, including our ASPiRE! Workforce Development and Employment Readiness Program. Our Workforce Development and Employment Readiness program supports over 200 individuals annually and embraces the “Employment First” model to prioritize employment in integrated community settings for people with disabilities. Participants develop their soft skills and learn job skills, including interviewing skills, money management, career planning, to...

Born in Uganda, African native Warren Kilonzo grew up in Malawi before moving to California in 1997, to reconnect with extended family. There, he continued his education, completing courses in psychology at Loma Linda University. Eventually, the prospect of thriving job opportunities; long, bleak winters; and even more extended family lured Warren to New England. He worked at Life Links while he completed his Associate Degree in Psychology at Quincy College. In 2020, his career pathway led him to Tewksbury as a Seven Hills...

Gary Cornwell has been an exemplary addition to the Seven Hills workforce since he was hired as an aide/behavioral counselor at Stetson School in May 2018. Yet, when the pandemic hit nearly two years later, Gary ramped up his professional game even more and pulled out all the stops to help. He was always willing to stay late, interact with COVID-positive youth, and be available when Stetson needed that one extra person to make a difference. Gary covered many positions including frontline staff, substitute teacher, and job...