July 14, 2025

Anchor Academy Featured on WCVB’s 5 for Good

People in a boat with one person helping others to board in water with rocks nearby

Anchor Academy was recently spotlighted on WCVB-TV’s 5 for Good for its partnership with the Community Boating Center in New Bedford. The feature highlights students building and sailing a wooden wherry skiff as part of a hands-on vocational learning project.

This initiative, which blends STEM education with teamwork and real-world skills, is part of Anchor Academy’s mission to support students with disabilities through engaging, therapeutic learning experiences.

“This project gave students a chance to rebuild their confidence and identity as learners,” said School Director Lauren Cohen.

Watch the full story here: 5 for Good: Anchor Academy students learn boating and boat building

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November 12, 2025

JRI Launches Nutrition Initiative with Hands-On Training in Lawrence

JRI officially launched the JRI Nutrition Initiative with a live, in-person introductory training at our new space in Lawrence. The session, led by Stephanie Sladen, featured an experiential food workshop that brought the connection between nutrition and mental health to life. Jenese also spoke about how access to good nutrition is central to JRI’s social justice mission. The JRI Nutrition Initiative was created in […]
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