The New England Center for Children has received a $5,349 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Healthy Living grant to fund NECC’s organic garden project called the “edible schoolyard.” The grant funds assisted in construction of raised garden beds; procurement of equipment and materials including soil, seeds, storage kits, food dehydrators, gathering baskets, and a […]
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is thrilled to announce a generous grant from the Constance O. Putnam Foundation in support of our Adapted Physical Education department and our Special Olympics teams. Through this generous gift, our Special Olympians will have new uniforms, equipment and training opportunities that will prepare them for success at […]
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 […]
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 […]
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education for children with autism, announced today it received a grant for musical instruments from Music Drives Us, a foundation created by entrepreneur Ernie Boch Jr., to fund music programs designed to effect positive change for people of all ages. The Music Drives Us grant […]
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 […]
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today a record-breaking Children of Promise Gala for 2017. Held on November 17 at Boston’s InterContinental Hotel, 477 business leaders, philanthropists, and NECC supporters enjoyed an evening of music, awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration. The […]
Dunkin’ Donuts was recently honored with The New England Center for Children’s Community Autism Champion Award at the annual Children of Promise Gala on November 17 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston for their commitment to fund raising for autism education. Dunkin’ Donuts is a long-time fund-raising partner in the Carlos Placido-Dunkin’ Donuts Golf Classic, an […]
The New England Center for Children®(NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today it will honor Dunkin’ Donuts with its Community Autism Champion Award for 2017 at their annual Children of Promise Gala on November 17 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. Dunkin’ Donuts will receive the honor for […]