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Happy Disability Pride Month
It all started on July 26, 1990, when President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. This landmark legislation was the first federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, and transportation. As such, July […]
Nonotuck Care Manager Laurent’s Great Uncle to Come Home
Call it a Memorial Day miracle: this May, Nonotuck Care Manager Tammy Laurent received the surprise of a lifetime when she learned that her Great Uncle Shaz (full name Pfc. Erwin S. King) will come home to be buried alongside his parents in the Berkshires. King enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1942, […]
DEI & B Co-Chair Bourke Speaks at Juneteenth Event
Nonotuck Placement Specialist Nichole Bourke recently spoke during The Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP)’s Juneteenth event during its membership meeting June 18. The event revolved around the theme of “Remembrance, Celebration, and Respect,” and highlighted the importance of intersectionality, and the power of voting. Nichole was previously honored—alongside Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Co-Chair […]
Nonotuck Celebrates Pride Month with Panel, Resources
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, celebrated annually in remembrance of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of demonstrations that represent a major turning point in LGBTQIA+ rights in America. Nonotuck marked the occasion with an informative panel (watch above), event listings, and a directory of LGBTQIA+ businesses in Massachusetts. See the complete list of resources below:
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: Innovation, Leadership, and Resilience
May was Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, and, as always, we celebrated across multiple mediums. Throughout the month, we contemplated topics like AANHPI innovation and leadership (in honor of this year’s theme), the changing face of Chinatowns, and even a poignant story about a Nonotuck staffer’s sister surviving the Khmer […]
Now Hiring: July 2024
Now Hiring: July 2024 Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2023 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Assistant Program Director Nonotuck Resource Associates is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Assistant Program Director. The […]
Watch: LGBTQIA+ Panel
Nonotuck Resource Associates was honored to host Pride event organizers from across the state as part of our celebration of LGBTQIA + Pride Month this June. David Conner, a community organizer from Central MA (and one of the organizers of Pride Worcester this September), and Kerry G. Zeida, a marketing executive and social entrepreneur (and […]
2024 Massachusetts Pride Events
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, celebrated annually in remembrance of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of demonstrations that represent a major turning point in LGBTQIA+ rights in America. All across Massachusetts, Pride is celebrated with everything from craft fairs to parades. The below list is likely incomplete; if you have an event to be considered […]
Watch: AANHPI Discussion
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May, Nonotuck gathered to discuss the short documentary “Dear Corky.” The film tells the story of New York photographer Corky Lee, who documented Chinatown and Asian American communities around the country for 50 years. “It was a pleasure to learn and […]
Juneteenth 2024 Events: Week 2
Juneteenth 2024 Events: Week 2
Juneteenth 2024 Events: Week 1
Juneteenth 2024 Events: Week 1 “Juneteenth,” commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved people were free, in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1, 1863. This day, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, symbolizes the end of slavery in the […]
In Celebration of Nurses Month
As we celebrate Nurses Month, I want to take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to Nonotuck’s nurses for all that you do. Your dedication, compassion, and professionalism are at the core of the overall exceptional care and support we provide to the people and their families we serve. Every day, […]
Shop LGBTQIA+ Businesses for Pride Month 2024!
June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than supporting our local LGBTQIA+ business owners! The below list is incomplete, and pulled from several sources, including: If you would like to add a business to this list, or spot an error in the listings, please email Joshua Murray: murray@nonotuck.com. Jump to: Eastern MA […]
AANHPI Heritage Month: Surviving the Khmer Rouge
In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI), Program Director of Northeast AFC Services Samantha Chhrech shared this reflection and remembrance of her sister’s time in the Khmer Rouge regime. The Khmer Rouge, under Pol Pot’s leadership, perpetrated one of the most devastating genocides in history during its rule from […]
AANHPI Month: An Appreciation for Chinatowns
For more than a century, Chinatowns have been welcoming cultural hubs in major cities throughout the U.S. These neighborhoods have a rich and complex history, reflecting broader patterns of immigration, racial segregation, and cultural adaptation. A visitor to Chinatown is likely to find cultural and historical landmarks, culinary and retail establishments, artistic and cultural venues, […]
Now Hiring: June 2024
Now Hiring: June 2024 Want to work for a values-based nonprofit recognized as both a 2023 Boston Globe Top Workplace and 2024 USA Today Top Workplace? We’re hiring all over Massachusetts! Auburn Care Manager Nonotuck Resource Associates is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Care Manager. The Care […]
AANHPI: Celebrate Innovation
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Month (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions that generations of the AAPI community have made to our history and culture. This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.” To celebrate, we’re highlighting AANHPI leaders and innovators throughout history. Take a moment this month […]
AANHPI Heritage Month: Celebrate the Leaders
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Month (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions that generations of the AAPI community have made to our history and culture. This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.” To celebrate, we’re highlighting AANHPI leaders and innovators throughout history. Let’s take a moment this […]
Happy Nurses’ Week (and Month) from Nonotuck
Nurses’ Week, which runs from May 6th to May 12th and coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, is a crucial time to recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses. This celebration extends throughout May as Nurses’ Month, providing multiple opportunities to honor the dedicated nurses who are central to our […]
Shared Moments: Celebrating Three Decades of Connection Through Shared Living
Recently, Thomas Joyce and Ron Campbell reached a momentous milestone: 30 years of sharing a home together. Their relationship dates back to the early 1980s, when they first met at a group home where Tom was working, and Ron was living. Ron’s family was among the founding families of Nonotuck, originally known as Community Homes […]