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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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Portrait of Christina Valila sitting on steps in front of a red door, smiling.
October 11, 2022

Recipients Express Scholarship Significance

Congratulations to the several members who were selected as scholarship recipients and have been awarded scholarships to undertake studies for their master’s degrees.
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September 28, 2022

JRI Promotes Dr. Kerry-Ann Williams to Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Williams has worked with JRI for a decade and served as medical director for JRI’s children’s residential programs and oversaw psychiatric care throughout the agency. In her new role, she will work with other senior leaders at JRI
Person lifting weights in a gym.
July 21, 2022

The Healing Power of Strength Training

JRI's Trauma Informed Weight Lifting program was featured in this New York Time's article. 
Portrait of Mia DeMarco with text reading “Human Services Offers Work with Purpose and Meaning.”
June 14, 2022

Human services offers work with purpose and meaning

Covid-19 has changed our relationship to work, and for many people a paycheck is no longer enough. We want our jobs to provide meaning and purpose. Study after study has shown that Covid-19 prompted significant majorities of employees
Black lab Chief featured as CAC’s new service dog.
April 5, 2022

Meet Chief, the CAC's new service dog

In March of 2022, the CAC of Bristol County welcomed Chief, a nationally accredited service dog to our team. Chief was purchased by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office,
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February 28, 2022

In Boston, ballroom culture offers freedom for queer and trans POC

Boston GLASS employees, Merecedes and Henny, are featured in this WBUR article about how ballroom culture offers freedom for queer and trans POC. Boston GLASS is a program of JRI.
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