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Read: Women’s History Month Quotes
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re wrapping up the month with a collection of inspirational quotes from notable women throughout history. If you have a favorite quote you don’t see listed, share via email: murray@nonotuck.com. “Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got. There is no yesterday, no tomorrow, it’s all the same day.” […]
Nonotuck Celebrates Black History Month Across Multiple Mediums
February was Black History Month, and the Nonotuck community celebrated with notable quotes, statewide events, and a list of black-owned businesses. We capped the month off with a vibrant discussion of the 2017 film Whose Streets? The documentary—which can be viewed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Youtube—chronicles the killing of Michael Brown, and subsequent Ferguson […]
BHM: Support Black Owned Businesses
February is Black History Month, and we encourage you to celebrate by supporting black-owned restaurants and businesses all over Massachusetts. This list was compiled from multiple internet archives. If you don’t find what you are looking for, here are some other resources with listings of businesses to support: Boston.com: Here’s a Running List of Black-Owned […]
Don’t Miss These Black History Month Events
There is a wide array of events celebrating black history throughout Massachusetts this February, ranging from film festivals, discussions, paint events, and more! If you have an event you’d like to submit for inclusion, please email murray@nonotuck.com. Virtual February 17 Black History Month 2022: A Celebration of Black WillOn behalf of the Metro Region Cultural […]
Read: Black History Month Quotes
February is Black History Month, and we invite the Nonotuck community to read and contemplate these quotes from prominent African-American singers, artists, authors, leaders, and thinkers. Share your own favorite quotes via email: murray@nonotuck.com. “Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you […]
Daniel J. MacDonald: 1932-2021
Daniel MacDonald, 89, of Lee Ma., passed peacefully from the loving arms of his family and close friends into to the arms of his Lord on December 22, 2021. Danny was born in Springfield, MA on January 29,1932. While living in Stockbridge, MA in 1992 Danny and Kitty met and the start of an amazing […]
Learn About Human Rights with Bob Fleischner
As you may have heard from our Diversity and Inclusion Event Planning Committee, December is Universal Human Rights Month. A time designated to learn about and stand up for the rights, dignity, and equality of all people. On Wednesday, December 15th at 12pm, Nonotuck will be joined by Bob Fleischner for a presentation on the […]
December is Human Rights Month
Throughout December Nonotuck will be honoring National Human Rights Month. This year’s National Human Rights Month Theme relates to ‘Equality’ and Article 1 of the United Declaration of Human Rights: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. On December 9, 2001, President George Bush Declared Human Rights Week. Since then, […]
Give Thanks: The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
Throughout November and December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We will be exploring the history of Thanksgiving, as well […]
Native American Heritage Month: The Impact of Our Words
Throughout November and December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is committed to being […]
Read: CEO George H. Fleischner’s Testimony on Supportive Decision Making
Good Day, My name is George H. Fleischner. For the past forty years I’ve worked directly with and for people with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and mental illness. For the last thirty-four years I’ve been the President/CEO of Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. Nonotuck is a not for profit organization that was created in 1972 by […]
Native American Heritage Month: End the Mascots!
Throughout November and into December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month (NAHM). We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you […]
Native American Heritage Month: Explore the Lands We Live On
Throughout November and into December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month (NAHM). We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you […]
Native American Heritage Month: Ask Questions and Listen
Throughout November, Nonotuck is honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating. We’ll be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you this month so be sure to […]
Nonotuck Community: Help Afghan Evacuees in Massachusetts!
All over the country, refugee resettlement agencies are beginning to welcome Afghan evacuees, many of whom are arriving with little other than the clothing on their backs. Close to 1600 Afghans will be resettled in the State of Massachusetts. Locally, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFS) is expecting to receive 150 evacuees, including a […]
Join Nonotuck’s Wellness Circle for Community, Connection
Nonotuck is excited to share that we now have a “circle” on Insight Timer for the larger Nonotuck community of our caregivers and the people we serve. By joining this circle, we are able to stay connected in our wellness journey, and can chat, recommend content and meditate in real time with groups of colleagues […]
Native American Heritage Month: Learn About The Issues
Throughout November and into December, Nonotuck will be honoring Native American Heritage Month. We will have many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating, and will be diving into Native American history and culture as well as many of the issues that Indigenous People face today. We have so much to share with you this […]
Nonotuck to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re ready! Nonotuck Resource Associates will be honoring the month with many opportunities for learning, connecting, reflecting, and celebrating. We will be diving as a community into Native American history and culture, as well as many of the issues Indigenous people face today. We will be sharing information, […]
Patriots’ Judon on Working with People with Disabilities: ‘I Learned a lot About Myself’
New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon is thriving as a defensive standout for this year’s team, but there’s more to his story than just football. A recent Providence Journal profile highlighted the life-changing summers Judon spent working at Camp Sunshine, a Michigan camp for people with mild-to-moderate disabilities. Despite some unique challenges—Judon is 6’3” and […]
Nonotuck to Mandate Employee Vaccines by November 2021
Nonotuck Resources Associates announced this week that all of its more than 200 employees statewide will need to provide proof of vaccination by November 2021. Exceptions to the policy will be granted only for medical or religious reasons. “As an organization whose core values are based on love, respect, and the interdependence we share, we […]