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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September 8, 2023
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
July 10, 2023
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.
June 30, 2023
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
June 28, 2023
Congratulations to Binh Tran for his promotion to Vice President of Boston Community Based Services! Binh will be overseeing all community based programs across Boston and will supervise Shawnese Givens
May 1, 2023
The Victim and Witness Assistance Board (VWAB) and the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) presented Victim Rights Awards to victims, survivors, and providers who have made notable contributions to the victim services field
April 24, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, has joined the JRI Board of Trustees. This is homecoming of sorts, as JRI was where Douglas honed his leadership skills before he left to join the Obama
