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A Message from Stetson School Vice President, Joseph Allred I am writing today with some very sad news. Over the weekend our beloved Cooper passed away. He served Stetson School for over 8 years, and was a source of healing for many of our students. He left an indelible mark on all who were around him, and his intelligence was second to none. I often said that Cooper was the smartest animal on the planet. His ability to read any situation and respond accordingly was truly remarkable.

WORCESTER, Mass. (Jan. 28, 2020) – The boards of directors of Seven Hills Foundation and YOU, Inc. today announced an affiliation that will make YOU, Inc. the 14th affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. This new partnership will ensure the preservation and continuation of youth and family services across the region, which will be integrated with a broader set of services provided by Seven Hills Foundation to children and adults in need of support. The nonprofit agencies’ affiliation will take effect April 1.

January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Children’s Friend would like to thank the Stoddard Charitable Trust for their generous $10,000 award towards the Ellsworth Child and Family Counseling Center. With these generous funds, Children’s Friend will be able to replace an aging accessibility ramp.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts has awarded Seven Hills Rhode Island (SHRI) with a $3,160.00 grant towards their Integrated Visual and Performing Arts Program (IVPAP). With the mission to provide Rhode Islanders with opportunities to participate in the arts, the Council has been a continued partner of SHRI’s IVPAP. The goal of IPVAP is to provide a community-based and arts-based educational experience in which children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are able to engage in social,...