We've had a great start to spring at The Guild! Students held St. Patrick's Day celebrations, enjoyed the new Guild School Store, and visited the Umbrella Arts Center in downtown Concord for a drawing workshop. Adults visited the zoo, played basketball, went on hikes, and gave back to their community. This month also saw The Guild School's playground recognized as one of the most inclusive playgrounds in the U.S. Read on for more news from The Guild:
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Guild Students Get Creative!
We've had a crafty month at The Guild School! Students recently visited The Umbrella Arts Center in downtown Concord to work on drawing skills. We also made St. Patrick's Day crafts earlier this month. View more photos here!
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Lions, Tigers, and Bears - Oh My!
This month, adults with The Guild's programs visited the Franklin Park Zoo. Other activities included basketball games, nature walks, and a trip to APEX Entertainment in Marlborough. View more photos here!
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Guild Recognized on Top Inclusive Playgrounds List
The Guild School's playground has been named one of the most inclusive school playgrounds in America! The playground, which was completed in the fall of 2018, features slides, swings, climbing structures, and seating that focus on fun and play while supporting social and motor development. View the complete list compiled by Soliant Health here and our Facebook post here.
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Walpole House Gives Back
This month, Walpole House residents helped out their community by picking up trash and litter around their neighborhood. House Manager Isaiah Anjoh says he looks forward to monthly community outreach days like this one. "This month, we wanted to make our voices heard about an issue that matters to us, which is caring for the environment," he said. View the post here.
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Students and Staff Enjoy New Student-Run School Store
Students have been enjoying working and shopping at the new Guild School Store this month. The store, which was developed by The Guild's vocational services team, provides opportunities for students to practice employment-based skills while having fun with their peers. Read more about the store on our blog.
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Congratulations to March's Employees of the Month |
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Anderson Calixte, Assistant Residential Manager - Youth programs, Sassafras House
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Nkem Ewane Gael, Residential Assistant (Overnight) - Adult programs, Burlington House
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The Guild Launches Leadership in Direct Support Program |
The Guild's new Leadership in Direct Support (LiDS) program launched this month. The inaugural cohort, which includes Guild employees across youth and adult programs, will spend the spring semester honing their leadership skills and exploring career opportunities within the human services field. Read more about LiDS on our blog.
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Your Contributions at Work
Guild School students have been having a blast at the new Guild School Store! Thanks to your generous contributions, like the store's beverage fridge pictured to the right, The Guild is able to provide students and adults with meaningful employment-based opportunities like this one. Consider making a gift to The Guild today here, and check out the vocational department's current wish list here!
Thank you for your continuous support of The Guild's programs.
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The Guild for Human Services
521 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742
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