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Celebrating Community Achievements and Initiatives

See Our Work in Action

These stories highlight our ongoing efforts to support the community and how we’re collectively making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Browse inspiring stories, discover new program initiatives, and learn more about our incredible team.

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Holly Mazelli
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JRI announcement graphic with two professional headshots and text reading “JRI’s Board of Trustees Announces CEO Transition.
January 16, 2024

JRI's Board of Trustees Announces CEO Transition

A message from Francine Rosenberg, JRI's Chairperson of the Board of Trustees: Following nearly 40 years of unwavering dedication to JRI, Andy Pond has made the decision to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer.
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November 30, 2023

JRI named a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts for the Ninth Consecutive Year

JRI named a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts for the Ninth Consecutive Year. 
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September 13, 2023

Four JRI Foster Care Youth Are College-Bound

Riley Borden was 14 and in middle school when the state Department of Children & Families removed her and her younger brother from their father’s home and placed her in the first of what ultimately would be seven foster homes.
Group of seven people outdoors in front of green trees.
September 8, 2023

Early Childhood Training & Consultation Receives Grant

JRI's ECTC program awarded the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grant This remarkable grant will empower JRI's Early Childhood Training and Consultation program to enhance the social-emotional development
Portrait of Melanie Grant with scholarship announcement
July 10, 2023

Melanie Grant selected for the JRI/William James College Masters in Counseling Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that Melanie has been awarded a scholarship to participate in our partnered scholarship program with William James College, Masters in Counseling. Melanie was recruited from Jamaica and has worked at Developing Abilities for 23 years. 
Portraits of Jasmine Guzman and Karlos Sotelo-Leal with a JRI logo.
June 30, 2023

JRI Staff Awarded Scholarships Program

Please join us in congratulating Jasmine and Karlos for receiving scholarships with Boston College JRI is thrilled to announce that members of our staff have been awarded scholarships to participate in our partnered scholarship program

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