People Incorporated is a human service agency serving children and adults of ALL abilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. www.peopleincfr.org.
People Incorporated was founded in 1968 by parents of people with disabilities who were seeking better quality and more diverse services for their children. Today, the organization offers employment training and job development, day habilitation, community and family support services, residential services, and children’s services including early intervention, parenting programs, and early educatio
People Incorporated was founded in 1968 by parents of people with disabilities who were seeking better quality and more diverse services for their children. Today, the organization offers employment training and job development, day habilitation, community and family support services, residential services, and children’s services including early intervention, parenting programs, and early educatio
Operating as usual
Santa just sent us this photo, as he's preparing to have a Zoom chat with the little ones in our Children's Division tomorrow. We'll keep you updated!
Santa just sent us this photo, as he's preparing to have a Zoom chat with the little ones in our Children's Division tomorrow. We'll keep you updated!
People Incorporated has been a member of the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years, and it continues to be a valued partnership. We welcomed them to our downtown Taunton site to receive a certificate to mark the occasion. Thank you for visiting and recognizing our membership milestone! We're looking forward to many more.
People Incorporated has been a member of the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years, and it continues to be a valued partnership. We welcomed them to our downtown Taunton site to receive a certificate to mark the occasion. Thank you for visiting and recognizing our membership milestone! We're looking forward to many more.
CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Pete Daley for his John S. Brayton Community Service Award presented at the One South Coast Chamber 2021 annual meeting!
And a CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE AWARD RECIPIENTS!
It's Harvest of the Month time! People Incorporated Preschool chef Marie has served a very tasty dish of cranberry chicken salad and kale chips to highlight our collaboration with Massachusetts Farm to School. The month's theme of cranberries and kale became a huge hit with the children and staff. Thank you, Marie, for working hard to promote healthful meals for our children! #farmtoschool
Find out more about Harvest of the Month and Massachusetts Farm to School here: https://www.massfarmtoschool.org/get-involved/harvest-of-the-month/
We're officially in the holiday spirit at our Main Street location in Taunton. Glad to bring a bit of Joy to the Silver City!
People Incorporated honors Transgender Day of Remembrance and is committed to promoting an environment of inclusion and mutual respect, where each individual feels valued and celebrated. We know there is a long way to go, but, as an agency, we are dedicated to doing our part.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, who was a transgender African American woman murdered in Allston, MA on November 28, 1998.
From PFLAG.org:
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Transgender Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. TDOR reminds cisgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends, and lovers, and gives allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence."
People Incorporated honors Transgender Day of Remembrance and is committed to promoting an environment of inclusion and mutual respect, where each individual feels valued and celebrated. We know there is a long way to go, but, as an agency, we are dedicated to doing our part.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, who was a transgender African American woman murdered in Allston, MA on November 28, 1998.
From PFLAG.org:
"The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several purposes. It raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people, an action that current media doesn’t perform. Transgender Day of Remembrance publicly mourns and honors the lives of our brothers and sisters who might otherwise be forgotten. Through the vigil, we express love and respect for our people in the face of national indifference and hatred. TDOR reminds cisgender people that we are their sons, daughters, parents, friends, and lovers, and gives allies a chance to step forward with us and stand in vigil, memorializing those of us who’ve died by anti-transgender violence."
People Incorporated's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager Ine Ogagan hosted a "Lunch & Learn" chat this week. Open to all employees, the session covered the introductory topic of "What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion?" and allowed for all participants' engagement. We're looking forward to more of Ine's informative activities that bring us all together.
People Incorporated's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager Ine Ogagan hosted a "Lunch & Learn" chat this week. Open to all employees, the session covered the introductory topic of "What is Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion?" and allowed for all participants' engagement. We're looking forward to more of Ine's informative activities that bring us all together.
We already know Megan Tavares is a valuable asset in the People Incorporated Preschool - but she is also a talented writer, especially on the topic of early childhood education! Check out her article on Edutopia below.
"Celebrating small successes, and reframing one's ideas and expectations about what learning 'should be,' can help early childhood teachers remember they make a difference every day."
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-preschool-teachers-can-reclaim-sense-joy-and-purpose
For preschool teachers having a tough time this year, focusing on small wins with students may help.
All day today, Barrett's Ale House of Fall River (4171 N. Main Street, in the Shaw's plaza) is providing accommodations and fun prizes for guests with sensory needs.
All day today, Barrett's Ale House of Fall River (4171 N. Main Street, in the Shaw's plaza) is providing accommodations and fun prizes for guests with sensory needs.
No, this wasn't a coincidence. The staff at our Fr. DeValles Blvd. location is wearing their best fall flannel for Plaid Day. Or maybe they just really like 90s grunge rock today ...
A beautiful day for a parade - and always a good day to thank our veterans. We were happy to see veterans, police, fire, schools, community leaders - and our friend Stan in the Polish American Citizens Club van - as they passed our building in downtown Fall River.
Some tasty learning in our Children's Division! Children's Center staff member Lisa made cranberry-orange bread for the students at People Incorporated's Young Parents' Learning Center and the Children’s Center. The students are learning about cranberries this month as a part of the Mass Farm to School Month program. #F2SMonth
Some tasty learning in our Children's Division! Children's Center staff member Lisa made cranberry-orange bread for the students at People Incorporated's Young Parents' Learning Center and the Children’s Center. The students are learning about cranberries this month as a part of the Mass Farm to School Month program. #F2SMonth
Also ... congratulations to our board of directors and management team for being recognized in the Top 100 Women-led Businesses for their percentage of female representation. Find it in The Boston Globe today!
We're proud to say our President & CEO Megan Stirk is listed among The Boston Globe's Top 100 Women-Led Businesses! This is well-deserved recognition not only for Megan, but for our Agency, the services we provide, and the people and families we support.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/05/magazine/by-the-numbers-look-top-100-women-led-businesses-massachusetts/
The companies and leaders on this list represent thousands of employees and billions in revenue.
Just a day after the city election, School Committee Member-elect Bobby Bailey visited RPA with Anthony Comer, head coach of the Troy City Titans to provide inspiration to students at the Resiliency Preparatory Academy. Their presentation covered both Bobby's and Anthony's college and career paths with respect to the athletics they were involved in. Other presentations at RPA have included representatives from the Fall River Fire and Police Departments. Next week, RPA will recognize the US military with presentations from Brian and Brenna Custadio, Jonathan Estrella, and Derek Oagles, all of whom have enlisted or served in a branch of the Armed Forces. Thank you to our community leaders for their motivation and dedication to our students!
People Incorporated is urgently hiring for positions at our Residential Services division.
Our Residential Services division has been providing residential supports for decades and we continue to contribute to the highest quality of life for each of the individuals we serve. Join us in our mission to serve people of all abilities in the community!
Sign-on bonuses and additional incentives being offered.
Learn more at https://peopleincfr.org/careers/
We're helping Taunton Trunk or Treat! Saturday was a little too wet to hold this event downtown, so we're celebrating a bonus Halloween at Taunton High today.
Well-deserved recognition! Thank you, Debbie Dutra, for your continued dedicated service on our board of directors. G. Lopes Construction is a valued staple in our community and supporter of our programs - a fantastic company and family!
When we talk about businesses and brands that have made a substantial impact on the Greater Taunton Area, there is one that has literally moved earth, built buildings, and created communities to solidify its standing at the top of this list; we are speaking of this week's #FridayBusinessFeature, The Lopes Companies!
It all started in 1964 when Gilbert Lopes Sr. (Sonny) began Lopes Trucking with just 1 truck and himself. He rented a garage bay from a local mechanic, Joe Abreau, and began hauling contracted loads all over southeastern Massachusetts. “Sonny worked very hard for many years to support his family,” says Lopes Company Treasurer and longtime employee, Debbie Dutra.
As the family grew so did the business; Sonny began employing his teenage children, Gilly, Gary, and Paula to help run the business and in 1979 he built the original blue space metal building located @ 565 Winthrop (on Rt 44) that still stands today. “I joined G. Lopes Construction in 1982 and it was a very exciting time to be a part of this successful, tightly knit family business,” said Debbie.
Then in 1989, Sonny with the help of his children, implemented a NEW program that was an alternative way to dispose of tree stumps and other waste materials from job sites. This program grew into an integral arm of The Lopes Companies, and in 1990 New England Recycling(NER) officially opened.
While The Lopes Companies have very much been Family owned and operated since day one, they’ve also been a major source of jobs in our community, employing many highly skilled and experienced technicians, drivers, and operations personnel.
In 2006, The Lopes Companies opened their Corporate Headquarters just a few minutes down Rt. 44 from their original home.
Sadly in 2010, son and part owner, Gary Lopes passed away due to a tragic accident, followed by the death of G.Lopes founder Gilbert Lopes Sr. (Sonny) 4 years later. Despite these 2 BIG blows to the family/business Gilbert Lopes Jr. (Gilly) continued to push the business forward in memory of his brother and father.
In 2011 The Lopes Companies purchased McCabe Sand & Gravel, now called Redi-Mix Services, continuing the legacy of one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of concrete and concrete aggregates in southeastern Massachusetts.
In 2017 The Lopes Companies expanded yet again, adding New England Waste Disposal and acquiring the Rail Service Transfer Station in the Myles Standish Industrial Park. “As landfills everywhere in our local area are closing, waste materials needed to be aggregated out of southeastern Massachusetts, train/rail being the best mode of transportation,” said Debbie.
Now, as the 3rd generation of Lopes’ begins to manage and move the businesses forward into more arms of development, they honor the family legacy by striving to maintain the same integrity and work ethic their grandfather began some 5 decades ago.
G. Lopes Construction President, Gilbert Lopes Jr. (Gilly) has always made it a priority to give back to the local community, something his mother, Anita, instilled in him from a very young age. They are major donors to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South, of which Gilly serves on the Board of Directors, and helped in the building of Camp Riverside, the Hopewell Park Pool, and the Dighton Baseball Complex named in honor of G.Lopes Construction. The Lopes Companies also have donated thousands of Thanksgiving turkeys throughout the years to local food pantries, shelters, and families. They are a proud member of the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, Debbie Dutra being the Chair of the Board, as well as being on the Board of People Incorporated and the Taunton Area School to Career Program (TASC) by Associates for Human Services, Inc.
They would like to thank the local community for all their support as well as all the government offices and organizations that they work with! Be sure to follow The Lopes Companies on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter and visit their website @ www.GLopes.com for the full scope of services they offer!
#FridayFeature #LocalBusiness #FamilyOwnedAndOperated #TauntonMA #GLopesConstruction #TheLopesCompanies
The Charity Committee at Montaup Country Club hosts their Charity Day Golf Tournament each year, and we're once again proud and humble recipients of the funds they raise. Both People Incorporated and Camp Jack (a program of our affiliate organization, the Diabetes Association, Inc.) received checks at their awards night yesterday. There were many other deserving organizations who accepted funding, as well - we were among amazing company!
Due to the current weather, the following programs and services will be closed today, October 27, 2021:
Children's Center - 126 Cove Street, Fall River
Preschool - 450 Locust Street, Fall River
Community Autism Resources hosted a resource fair this past weekend at the American Legion in Raynham, and we were happy to be a participant. The event featured a number of other service providers, along with vendors of crafts and small refreshments. It was a great way to bring everyone together while providing important information.
Once again (in perfect weather), the United Way of Greater Fall River, Inc. hosted an awesome United We Move event to kick off their annual campaign. There was hiking, biking, and running in the Fall River bioreserve with a number of community partners. We had a strong showing of People Incorporated employees, especially from Mario - the winner of the five-mile run!
Congratulations to the Greater Fall River Healthy Families staff and families on this milestone!
We're so proud of the Greater Fall River Healthy Families program graduates of 2021!
Something fun to do with your family and friends, right before you go out for Halloween trick-or-treating!
Something fun to do with your family and friends, right before you go out for Halloween trick-or-treating!
We're a proud partner in Taunton today, participating in the Liberty & Union Fall Festival. We've had a lot of visitors at our pumpkin decorating table!
TedTalks are a great way of storytelling and learning. Take a listen to one (or all 10!) of these motivational pieces by Hispanic and LatinX speakers.
https://ideas.ted.com/10-great-ted-talks-by-hispanic-and-latinx-speakers-for-hispanic-heritage-month/
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! TED partnered with The Mujerista to curate a playlist of their favorite TED Talks by Hispanic and Latinx speakers, covering a diverse range of ideas from identity and…
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The children of the People Incorporated Preschool are having such a fun summer! 😀 Even though our school routine is a bit different, our students have embraced the changes. We are social distancing but still manage to have a wonderful community spirit! Hats off to the children and teachers, who make our new teaching and learning style look seamless!
Lots of creativity seen around People Incorporated lately. Our folks are always staying active and positive. Take a look at some of the recent events! Music: "For Mimi" by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
AMP Academy certainly kept the kids hopping with a Ninja Warrior style obstacle in our great room for the 7th Annual Kids-A-Palooza today. So much fun!
Family Day 2019 is in full swing! Kim, the Assistant Director of our Preschool just found out how cold the water is in the dunk tank thanks to her son and nephew. So much fun!
During a tour and informational session held Tuesday, April 23, these hardworking Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School students looked justifiably proud of their hard work on this beautiful new home located at 70 Chicago Street in Fall River! The students and Diman’s Assistant Principal of Technical Affairs, Maria Torres, took Mayor Jasiel Correia, President & CEO of People Incorporated, Megan Scheffer, and staff from the Herald News on a tour of the home in preparation for an Open House event scheduled for Noon on Saturday, April 27. People Improving Communities and Neighborhoods, Inc. (PICAN), an affiliate of People Incorporated, the City of Fall River through its Community Development Agency, and Diman are partnering to build this single-family, three-bedroom, ranch-style home. For more information about qualifying for the HUD-approved housing, contact PICAN at (508) 679-5233 or visit http://peopleinc-fr.org/pican-lottery
Join us at the Career Fair today!
Learn more about why People Incorporated people do what they do! http://peopleinc-fr.org
Taunton Job Fair today from 9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4 pm!
Always seeking motivated candidates who want to learn, grow and find their path to opportunity with People Incorporated! Are YOU ready?
We welcomed more than 450 people today during Kids-A-Palooza. What a wonderful fun-filled day! Thank you to Family Service Association, United Way of Greater Fall River, the Fall River YMCA, the Fall River Fire Department, Fall River Police Department, Norcom Mortgage, Creative Arts Network, and the amazing volunteers who made it all possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you all!
Sometimes it's the simple things in life (and at camp!) that are the most fun. Our Camp Jack campers love a good game of four square!
Director of Early Intervention, Robin Jones, is back again with another job opportunity! Early Intervention is looking to add a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant to the team. Enjoy working with a great team, flexible hours, and opportunities to grow. Spread the word or apply today! http://peopleinc-fr.org/career-positions/
Hello from Robin Jones, the Director of Early Intervention. The EI Team is seeking a Speech Pathologist! Work with a great team, enjoy work-life balance, and a flexible schedule. Spread the word or apply today: http://peopleinc-fr.org/career-positions/
June's Orientation Group learning a new skill with the help of our Training Coordinator, Chris Joinson! Learn new skills, work with a great team, and earn opportunities for professional growth. We are seeking Direct Care staff, LPNs, a Speech Pathologist, and more. Join our team today! http://peopleinc-fr.org/careers-overview/
Hello from June's Orientation Group!
John enjoyed quality time with this sweet piglet as part of one of the activities during the Memory Café. Farm Visits of Dighton brought small animals including baby bunnies, a baby goat, a piglet, and baby chickens for participants to interact and learn about. Animals are soothing to us by nature and encourage communication and interaction. The Memory Café is a welcoming place for people of all abilities that may be experiencing memory changes to make new friends, share memories and new experiences. The next Memory Café will take place on April 15th and will feature a gardening activity. For more information contact Sandra at 774-627-2437.
So, Wyatt heard that our employees are getting the chance to throw pies at members of the Administrative Management Team...this was his reaction! Get involved -- support the 8th Annual Miles for SMILES 5K Road Race and Walk! Please share and get the word out about this annual 5K and about SMILES! http://firstgiving.com/SMILES/mfs2016
With memories still VERY vivid in our minds over the last competitive sporting event organized by "Brothers Morango" and our Wellness Committee, we decided that a "Big Red Bat Whiffle Ball" game might be less intimidating, yet still competitive! We were right, and we had a great time using the gym at Temple Beth El where our new Preschool program is located. Thanks everyone for participating, and stay tuned....we have some great ideas for more competitiions!
Not sure about you, but I think Miss Lorie from the Young Parents' Learning Center has serious potential for American Idol! I know our kids think she is the BOMB! We think she is a perfect example of why we are so successful!
People Incorporated was founded in 1968 by parents of people with disabilities who were seeking better quality and more diverse services for their children. Today, the organization offers employment training and job development, day habilitation, community and family support services, residential services, and children’s services including early intervention, parenting programs, and preschool.
By building a strong leadership team and board of directors, we have been able to strengthen the financial base of the organization through solid, creative business practices that ensure we provide premier services to the children and adults we serve, recognize and reward our amazing employees, expand and grow programs and services to meet emerging community needs, and ensure sustainability for the future.
Learn more about us: www.peopleinc-fr.org
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