The New England Center for Children Raises Record $1 Million at 2019 Children of Promise Gala

2019-11-18T16:25:16-05:00November 19th, 2019|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , , |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Record Fundraising to Benefit Children with Autism and their Teachers Southborough, Mass. – Nov. 19, 2019 - The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today that its 2019 Children of Promise Gala achieved unprecedented fundraising results, raising over $1 million

2018 Children of Promise Gala a Record Success

2019-08-06T18:01:39-04:00December 6th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , |

The New England Center for Children announced today that its 2018 Children of Promise Gala broke records for fundraising. Held on Nov. 30 at Boston’s InterContinental Hotel, nearly 450 business leaders, philanthropists, and NECC supporters enjoyed an evening of music, awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration. With the tremendous support of presenting sponsors, The Kim Family

NECC Announces Will Green as 2018 Outstanding Alumnus

2019-08-06T18:01:39-04:00October 31st, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , , , |

William Green has been named The New England Center for Children's Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. This award is bestowed upon NECC alumni who demonstrate inspiring personal, vocational and/or academic achievement. Will is 23-years-old and was a student at NECC from 2003 to 2017, and today works full-time at Whole Foods. The award will be

NECC to Honor Allen & Major Associates as Community Autism Champion for 2018

2019-08-06T18:01:40-04:00October 17th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , , |

The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) announced today it will honor Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (A&M) with its Community Autism Champion Award for 2018 at the annual Children of Promise Gala on November 30 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. A&M is being recognized for their dedicated and sustained commitment to supporting autism

Jacquelyn MacDonald Named NECC Educator of the Year

2020-03-16T14:19:27-04:00October 3rd, 2018|Categories: News from NECC, Awards|Tags: , , , , |

The New England Center for Children announced today that Jacquelyn MacDonald, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, has been named Educator of the Year. This award is bestowed upon an educator who exemplifies commitment, leadership, and excellence in autism education.  The award will be presented at NECC’s annual Children of Promise Gala, to be held on Friday, November 30

“The Mike” Golf Invitational Marks 10-Year Anniversary, Raises $87,000

2019-08-06T18:01:40-04:00August 29th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , |

On Monday, August 27, more than 140 golfers and philanthropists gathered at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, to support the 10th Annual “The Mike” Golf Invitational.  The event, founded by Michael and Lori McKenna, is named in honor of their son Mike who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old.  Mike has

Annual Carlos Placido-Dunkin Donuts Golf Classic for Autism Raises $189K

2019-08-06T18:01:41-04:00June 7th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , |

The annual Carlos Placido- Dunkin' Donuts Golf Classic for Autism was held at the Franklin Country Club in Franklin, MA on Monday, June 4, 2018.  Started 21 years ago by Dunkin' franchisee Neal Faulkner, the event has raised more than $2 million since its founding. On Monday, 124 golfers and philanthropists gathered under rainy skies

NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism a Community Success

2019-08-06T18:01:41-04:00May 29th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , |

The Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism was held on Saturday, May 12th at the Neary School in Southborough. Despite the rainy conditions, the event was an overwhelming success and continues to be a core event in NECC’s fundraising campaigns. Approximately 1,300 participants came together to raise more than $211,000 for the NECC Annual Fund. The Annual

NECC Celebrates Autism Awareness Month with Focus on Vocational Skills Development

2019-08-06T18:01:42-04:00March 30th, 2018|Categories: News from NECC|Tags: , |

With a focus this year on vocational skills development for teenagers with autism, NECC will join the Light It Up Blue campaign in both its Massachusetts and Abu Dhabi, UAE, locations. Other activities include an NECC Employer Appreciation Breakfast, “Test Your Autism Awareness” educational quiz, Team NECC’s participation in the Boston Marathon, and promotion of

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