VSA Massachusetts (VSA MA) is pleased to share that they have received a $60,000 grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation. This award will be used toward VSA Massachusetts’ COOL Schools program at eight different Boston Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year. COOL Schools provides opportunities for students of all abilities to develop artistic, academic, and social-emotional skills. This grant supports the development of teaching practices that create more inclusive, welcoming environments for all students. The eight...

The Mass Cultural Council has awarded VSA Massachusetts (VSA MA) $11,900 from their Cultural Investment Portfolio. This generous funding will assist VSA MA in continuing to increase access to the arts for people of all abilities. VSA MA empowers students, teaching artists, educators, and leaders of cultural institutions through innovative and inclusive programs, partnerships, and trainings that foster learning and collaboration, provide outlets for artistic expression and creative voice, and promote unlimited personal,...

The Digital Federal Credit Union Foundation, DCU for Kids, has awarded Seven Hills Family Services with a generous $6,000 grant award towards the Just Us Girls program. Just Us Girls uses evidence-based curricula that are specifically designed for individuals with disabilities to explore important topics such as building healthy relationships, encouraging healthy behaviors and lifestyles, and promoting health and safety. These funds will have a tremendous impact on middle school aged girls with disabilities as they come...

In recognition of the quality of services provided through Seven Hills ASPiRE! and Seven Hills Family Services, CARF International, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services that focuses on quality and results, has awarded Three Year Accreditations to both.

The Haley Cremer Foundation has graciously gifted Seven Hills Foundation affiliate, Children’s Friend, with a $2,500 award towards the grief support counselling at the Carriage House. Since its beginning in 2004, The Carriage House has served over 450 children and over 250 caregivers. Children at The Carriage House participate in peer grief support. This type of support gives the children a chance to be with other grieving children who they can relate to. As the only grief support center for children and families in the...