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Behavioral Concepts Director Speaks About Autism Spectrum Disorder at Community Healthlink Youth and Family Center in Worcester

Jessica Stott, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Director of Center Based Services for Behavioral Concepts (BCI) in Worcester spoke to staff members at UMass Memorial Community Healthlink Youth and Family Center in Worcester on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

BCI is a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Central Massachusetts. As provider ofApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children diagnosed with ASD, BCI serves over 500 clients and families with the goal of providing treatment for behavior change to meet individualized milestones. 

On June 4, 2019, Stott spoke to staff at Community Healthlink Youth and Family Center at 335 Chandler Street in Worcester about the services that BCI offers, the role of ABA, and the different roles of providers within ABA, such as Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). She also highlighted stories of success and provided an overview of services available within the community.

Speaker’s Bureau

Stott is available to speak to a wide range of audiences, from business and fraternal organizations to civic groups.

Stott has provided ABA based services to children with disabilities for more than 10 years and is a former adjunct faculty for Endicott College. As BCI’s Director of Center Based Services in Worcester, Stott specializes in staff and parent training, consultative services, and program development. She also oversees these services. 

Stott received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Endicott College in Beverly, MA and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Simmons College in Boston. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in the state of Massachusetts. She is a member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). 

A native of Medway, MA, Stott resides in Hudson, MA.

For more information about Community Healthlink Youth and Family Center, visit http://www.communityhealthlink.org/chl/

To arrange a speaking engagement or to learn more about BCI, visit their website at https://bciaba.com or contact 508-363-0200.

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Worcester, BCI has grown to become the go-to provider of ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout Massachusetts. BCI is a partner agency that receives Early Intervention referrals from the Department of Public Health for children under age three with a diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To learn more about BCI’s Early Intervention and center-based services, visit https://bciaba.com.

About BCI

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com

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Two from Old Colony Elder Services Recognized with Community Service Awards

Community Services of Greater Brockton has honored two individuals from Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) at their “Celebrating Community Champions” Annual Awards dinner held at Generations Banquet Hall in Avon, MA.

One staff member and one volunteer from OCES received awards.

OCES, the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout Plymouth County, was a sponsor of the Community Services of Greater Brockton’s annual awards dinner where more than 100 individuals gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of many Brockton-area employees and residents.

Christopher Haggerty, Transitions Coordinator at OCES and a resident of Taunton, was awarded the “Excellence in Human Services Award”. Haggerty works with OCES consumers to help them identify ways to remain safe and independent in their current setting, oftentimes avoiding a nursing facility placement. Haggerty’s greatest strength is his ability to empower the individuals he works with. He provides the necessary support and resources to allow an individual to feel in charge of their own choices and make informed decisions about their next steps.

“OCES is thankful to have Chris as part of our staff and the greater Brockton Community is fortunate to have Chris working alongside them,” said Nicole Long, CEO of OCES.

Margaret “Peg” Scott, a volunteer with OCES and a resident of Plymouth, was awarded the “Excellence in Volunteer Services Award”. After retiring a few years ago, Scott joined OCES’ volunteer initiative, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Plymouth County, which provides volunteers age 55 or older with a variety of opportunities to enhance their communities. Scott volunteers weekly at OCES and is always willing to give additional time to help out with special projects.

“Volunteering is about helping others and serving as an integral part of strengthening communities, which Peg does with her dedicated, positive, effective and enthusiastic manner. As a volunteer, Peg inspires by example,” said Long.

About Community Services of Greater Brockton

Community Services of Greater Brockton is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve communications with local service agencies, increase awareness of members agencies and services, and encourage collaborative efforts.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Braintree-based Mortgage Company President to Ride for Pan-Mass Challenge

Chris Downey, president of Braintree-based Harbor Mortgage Solutions is set to ride with his team in Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) 2019 on August 3 and 4, 2019.

This is Downey’s third year riding the PMC annual bike-a-thon that raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Downey will be part of Team WillPower, which  was formed in 2017 as a tribute to a great friend, John Willett, who passed away in 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. In 2017, their community lost two more amazing people to cancer, Steve Lenhardt and David Gardner. The tragic loss of Lenhardt, Gardner and Willett has only reinvigorated their team to help fund the cure for cancer, so that families do not have to endure such sadness and loss in the future.

In 2018, Team WillPower raised $125,000 in donations to PMC, and their goal is to raise the same amount this year. The team of 13 will be riding a total of 163 miles from Wellesley to Provincetown, in honor of their Pedal Partner, Charlie, a five-year-old boy from Cohasset who is currently going through cancer treatment. 

Downey has been training every week on team rides. Currently, Team WillPower bikes approximately 45 miles per ride, and this will soon increase as they approach the event date.

“Most everyone has their own personal experience with cancer in some manner,” said Downey. “My wife Celia recently celebrated her 12th year of remission from breast cancer. We are very fortunate and owe much to this incredible community that was able to cure her. To that end, the Pan-Mass Challenge is the most well-run and efficient means of fundraising I know of, and every rider-raised dollar goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for cancer research and treatment.”

Downey resides in Norwell, MA.

To make a donation to Team WillPower, visit https://profile.pmc.org/CD0269.

About the PMC

In 2018, the PMC gift to Dana-Farber was $56 million. The PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For more information about PMC, visit https://www.pmc.org

Harbor Mortgage Solutions, Inc. is a family-owned, residential mortgage company serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Recognized as a leading housing wealth management authority, Harbor Mortgage is dedicated to serving the unique home financing and often complex needs of senior homeowners, while also promoting those needs among consumers, professional advisors, state legislators and industry regulators.

Harbor Mortgage (NMLS #2846, MA-MB2846, and RI 20041821LB) is located in Braintree, MA. For more information, contact 781-843-5553 or visit HarborMortgage.com.

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BoomerRetirementBriefs.com launches Boomer Workshops for business, civic and non-profit speaking engagements

PLYMOUTH, MA…

photo of Marcia Mantell of BoomerRetirementBriefs.com
Marcia Mantell

When Marcia Mantell began her BoomerRetirementBriefs.com blog in 2011, it was her intent to have a virtual “kitchen table” to share retirement planning tips with Baby Boomers. This generation continues to reshape and redefine the very idea of “retirement” and the pioneers are charting new territory. To have more of an impact and actual conversations with real Boomers who have lots of unanswered questions on their minds, Mantell recently launched a series of Boomer workshops associated with BoomerRetirementBriefs.

“The kitchen table is always the gathering spot for family and friends, where we could talk about any topics, including retirement planning,” said Mantell, who also owns and operates Mantell Retirement Consulting, a retirement education and marketing communications firm. She conducts innovative retirement income planning workshops and programs for advisors and their clients and for employers who want to help their employees be better prepared for retirement one day.

“The idea behind creating a Boomer Workshop series is to bring topics that are top of mind to Boomers out in the open,” said Mantell.  “We can discuss what it means to retire, where the money will come from to pay the bills, Social Security and Medicare, and such, in a comfortable, less formal setting.” 

Adds Mantell, “While I don’t necessarily plan on running these workshops from an actual kitchen table—though I’m not ruling that out—I am looking to get the discussions rolling in a wide range of settings, such as company lunch ‘n learn sessions, women’s professional and civic groups, chambers of commerce, meetups of varying sizes, over age 55+ communities, philanthropic organizations, etc.”

Mantell is also available for conferences, both as a keynote speaker and panel member.

For topics, Mantell envisions covering many of the issues addressed in her blog and monthly updates. Those include but are not limited to:

  • Becoming a Financially Fearless Female
  • Becoming a Financially Fearless Female after Fifty
  • Uncovering Social Security Secrets
  • Demystifying Medicare
  • Early Retirement Offer:  10 Tasks to Tackle Before Saying “Yes”
  • Boomer Small Business Owners: Is Being Your Own Boss in Your Retirement Dreams?
  • Boomer Women and Their Money: A Complicated Past

Mantell’s fees vary depending on the nature and length of the presentation or workshop (they range from one hour to half-day to full-day), as well as travel considerations and expenses. Reduced rates are available for non-profits and civic organizations.

“Being a Boomer myself, I know we are cut from a different cloth. As a woman and a professional in the retirement planning arena, it’s long been a desire of mine to create a better way for fellow Boomers, and even the Gen Xers who are now in their 50s, to grasp and embrace retirement strategies well before they leave their job behind,” said Mantell. “The new workshop series creates a ‘kitchen table’ approach.  This is one way to accomplish that mission and I’m looking forward to helping more Boomers reach that redefined retirement they dearly want and richly deserve.”

In addition to her blog, BoomerRetirementBriefs.com, Mantell is the author of What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women. A subsequent title, What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women (Rethink Press), is due out this fall.

For more information on the Boomer workshop series, you can contact Mantell at 781-559-8260 or marcia.mantell@mantellretirement.com  For additional background on Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com/.

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Between Rounds Announces New Online Ordering System

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast-casual dining establishment with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, has launched a new online ordering system for their Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT locations.

Now Between Rounds customers can enjoy the convenience of placing their order and paying ahead online at https://betweenroundsbagels.com. Pick-up is available from the company’s Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT cafés. Customers must select their pick-up location when placing their order. Orders may be placed days or weeks in advance, or as quick as 15 minutes prior to pick-up. Payment may be made by credit or debit card online. The company is promoting their new online ordering system with a special deal.

Delivery is available to businesses ordering online with a minimum order of $30.

“The demand for online ordering is so significant that we had several orders placed within the first few minutes of launching our system,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “Overall we’ve received a very positive response from our customers.”

Visit Between Rounds’ website, betweenroundsbagels.com, for more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT and Southwick, MA. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Behavioral Concepts Director Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Sally Burke, M.S. Ed., BCBA, Director of Early Intervention at Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a company of behavioral clinicians specializing in the care of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout Massachusetts, has been honored with the “Distinguished Teaching Award” from Bay Path University.

Burke is an Adjunct Professor for Bay Path University and has been teaching for five years. The School of Education and Health and Human Services nominated Burke to be awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award and she was recognized at Bay Path University’s annual Faculty Recognition and Appreciation Dinner on May 20, 2019 at the Springfield Country Club.

“I’m very passionate about teaching and honored to receive this special recognition,” said Burke.

For more than 15 years, Burke has been serving children diagnosed with special needs. She joined BCI 12 years ago as Clinical Coordinator and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) before being promoted to Director of Early Intervention.

Burke holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Westfield State University and a Master’s degree in Education from Simmons College in Boston. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a member of Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT). Burke has previously presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).

Burke’s articles about autism have been published in Autism Parenting Magazine and Baystate Parent magazine.

BCI & Bay Path University Partnership

BCI has a partnership with Bay Path University which enables BCI employees to earn their Master’s degree and get their classroom instruction from Bay Path University professors onsite at BCI’s 345A Greenwood Street, Worcester location. For more information about BCI’s partnership with Bay Path University, visit https://bciaba.com/careers/become-a-bcba/.

For more information about Bay Path University, visit http://www.baypath.edu/.

About BCI

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and their families in central Massachusetts. We identify and facilitate effective personalized instruction that allows children to discover more, learn more, and be more – increasing their independence and enhancing their quality of life at home, in school, and in the community. BCI is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health approved provider of specialty ABA services for early intervention. BCI also provides center, home-based, and afterschool services through private and public health insurance. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson. Further information on BCI is available at https://bciaba.com.

BCI is part of the LEARN Behavioral family of companies, a national organization dedicated to helping all children succeed in school and life. Learn more at http://learnitsystems.com

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Coffee Milk, grass-fed beef, locally caught seafood, farm boxes and preservative-free pet food are just some examples of the local flavor delivered by the modern milkmen at Crescent Ridge Dairy.

Eating in America has evolved exponentially since WWII, when scarcity sparked major innovations in transportation and storage. Advances in the food industry like canning, monoculture (growing one crop) and genetic modification have helped to fill the shelves of our local markets with low cost meals. Though the industrialization of food has largely been a success, many feel that mass-produced edibles sacrifice the health of consumers and the environment. Beyond that: they just don’t taste as good.

In an effort to address these concerns, more consumers are gravitating toward foods that are locally sourced and naturally produced. Crescent Ridge Dairy, located in Sharon, MA, is helping families throughout the region reclaim their dinner tables by expanding their existing home milk delivery system to include more unique dairy products as well as other groceries from small regional entities.

One such addition to Crescent Ridge’s home delivery catalog is the regional favorite, coffee milk. Coffee flavored syrup with milk was first served commercial at drug stores and soda fountains in Rhode Island nearly a century ago. The drink became so popular that companies in New Bedford, Massachusetts and Warwick Rhode Island began full-scale production of the syrup for New Englanders to mix their own coffee milk at home. Crescent Ridge takes this tradition a step further by premixing their own classic-style coffee syrup with their famous fresh milk and packaging it in glass bottles for optimal taste. One sip of this beverage has the ability to transport you to a simpler time.

Before industrialized food, people ate what they or their neighbors could grow, raise and preserve in their locality. The fruits, vegetables, and livestock they ate corresponded with the seasons of the year. Though limited selection required some additional creativity in the kitchen, families had meals that tasted better and were better for them due to minimal preservatives, hormones and shipping time. For houses on the routes of Crescent Ridge Milkmen, this part of The American Dream is still a reality. Of course, today, they can supplement their pantries with modern amenities as well.

In addition to the fresh dairy products, grass-fed beef, and humanely raised pork that comes from Crescent Ridge’s own Sharon farm, the brand has teamed up with other like-minded companies in the region to expand their catalogue to include cage-free eggs, artisan breads and much more. One partner is Red’s Best Seafood, who’s QR code labeled products allow consumers to learn about one of the fishermen who helped bring that specific species from the sea, to Boston Harbor and eventually, your home. Another is their Sharon neighbor, Ward’s Berry Farm, who’s offerings include a ‘Farmer’s Choice Box’ which contents represent the best seasonal produce of that particular week.  Whole Life Pet brings farm to under-the-table with their line of pet treats made with 100% human grade ingredients and natural preserving techniques.

The Crescent Ridge Story

Malby and Mildred Parrish started Crescent Ridge in 1932 when they purchased the 44-acre plot farmland on Sharon’s historic Bay Road and made it suitable to grow crops and raise cows for milk. Back then, Malby was able to make his rounds delivering fresh dairy to the community with just one dependable 1928 Chevrolet truck. In less than 10 years, the operation had achieved enough success to justify the installation of a modern pasteurization and bottling plant. By 1953 Crescent Ridge controlled a fleet of milk trucks that served not only families in Sharon, but the neighboring towns of Canton, Stoughton, Norwood, Walpole and Westwood, Massachusetts as well.

Crescent Ridge opened their first Dairy Bar on their original plot of land in 1968. Its popularity has only grown since then, with the ice cream it serves winning the reputation of the best in New England amongst locals and seasoned travelers alike. Years later, National Geographic would name it one of The 10 Best Ice Creams in the World. More recently, Crescent Ridge was named 2019 Best of Boston, Best Ice Cream. 

This expansion and the loyal following Crescent Ridge helped the brand weather the troubled economic climate of the 1970 and prosper into the 1980’s. By the early 1990’s Crescent Ridge began expanding its menu starting with fresh squeezed orange juice.

Mark Parrish became the third generation to operate the family business in 1998. This same year, he made significant investments into Crescent Ridge’s infrastructure by expanding their warehouse, freezer and lab space and making updates to their milk plant. Mark continues to innovate and grow the Crescent Ridge brand. Their products can now be found on the shelves of major stores like Stop & Shop, Whole Foods, Shaws / Star Market, Roche Bros, Big Y and others. He has teamed up with other local businesses and diversified his own operation to feature fresh seafood, grass-fed beef, pork, chicken, produce, maple syrup and other artisan products in their catalogue.

Crescent Ridge’s farm and ice cream dairy bar are located at 355 Bay Road, Sharon MA 02067. A second dairy bar location is Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street, Boston. For more information, call (781) 784-2740 or visit crescentridge.com.

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Type One Announces Honey Dew Sponsorship of Renegade Run. Obstacle Course Race Supports Type 1 Diabetes Research and Cure.

Richard Bowen, founder and president of Honey Dew (center) stands with Paul Foti (left) and Tyson Sunnerberg (right), co-founders of Type One. 

Type One of Hingham, MA announces they have teamed up with Honey Dew as a major sponsor of their 8th Annual Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race, “The Event To Cure Type 1 Diabetes.”

Type One’s Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race will be held Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Bare Cove Park in Hingham. Funds raised will support Type One’s mission to raise funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). To date, Type One’s annual Renegade Run has generated tens of thousands of dollars to support the Faustman Lab at MGH which is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes, a vaccine for the reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Type One Cares Campaign Kicks Off With Honey Dew Sponsorship

“Honey Dew has supported and sponsored Renegade Run for eight years now and has been onboard since day one,” said Paul Foti, co-founder of Type One. “Thank you to our partner Dick Bowen of Honey Dew for the generous $5,000 sponsorship of our annual Renegade Run which essentially supports our vital mission.” Honey Dew is the official coffee of Type One and Renegade Run.

Event To Cure Type 1 Diabetes

The family-friendly Renegade Run begins at 9:00 AM and is open to the public. It will feature a course through four miles of paved trails and wooded terrain with over 25 obstacles including monkey bars to cross, walls and cargo nets to climb, and tunnels to crawl through. Event activities include a Mini Renegade Run for kids, live concert, food trucks, vendors and beer tent. 

To register for the 8th Annual Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/register/

Sponsors Needed

Type One Renegade Run sponsors help provide the platform for Renegade runners to challenge themselves, for friends and families to band together in honor of their loved ones living with type 1 diabetes, and for the community to join in efforts to raise awareness and support the work being done by the Faustman Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Sponsorships are available. To sponsor Type One’s Renegade Run, visit https://typeonerenegaderun.com/sponsors/ or email info@type-one.org.

About Honey Dew

Honey Dew is New England’s largest locally owned donut and coffee shop chain with 145 units and over 65 franchise families. Honey Dew’s home base is in Plainville, MA. For more information, visit https://www.honeydewdonuts.com.

About Type One

Type One, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognizes a world free of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and is dedicated to that future by raising public awareness and funds toward a cure through research. Type One was founded in 2012 by a group of South Shore residents to support their friend Tyson Sunnerberg, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin, when he was 21 years old. On November 25, 2012, the first ever Renegade Run Obstacle Course Race was held raising awareness and funds toward a cure. 

To date, Type One’s Renegade Run has generated tens of thousands of dollars to support the Faustman Lab at MGH, which is run by Dr. Denise Faustman, director of the Immunobiology Laboratory at MGH, and is focused on discovering and developing new treatments for type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. Dr. Faustman is currently leading a human clinical trial program testing the efficacy of the BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) vaccine for reversal of long-term type 1 diabetes. 

In addition to supporting the Faustman Lab at MGH, Type One donation and fundraising platforms help provide scholarships to local children with type 1 diabetes to attend type 1 diabetes camp, as well as providing qualifying recipients with assistance for diabetes management and treatment.

For more information on the Faustman Lab at MGH and type 1 diabetes, visit www.faustmanlab.org. 

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Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is New Community Partner of Marshfield Hurricanes

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, a youth development organization providing programs and services to children and families throughout the South Shore, is a new community partner of the Marshfield Hurricanes Semi-Professional Football Team.

This year, the Marshfield Hurricanes, which is a non-profit organization, and the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield have teamed up as community partners. The Hurricanes won their first home game played against Granite State Destroyers at Marshfield High School on June 22, 2019. A portion of the ticket price ($2 of every ticket sold) was donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield to support youth programming. 

In addition to their fundraising efforts which benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, the Hurricanes will be helping out with athletic programming at the Club and will also pay a visit to the youth attending Summer Camp at the Club.

“We’re excited about our community partnership with the Hurricanes, and congratulate them on their home game victory,” said Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. “We truly appreciate their support, which ultimately helps us to deliver programs that are the cornerstone of youth development.”

About Marshfield Hurricanes

The Marshfield Hurricanes Semi-Pro Football Team started in Marshfield in 2016. Home games are played at Marshfield High School. Last year, the Hurricanes had a successful season and won the North Division of the East Coast Football League (ECFL) and made it to the championship game. Their goal is to bring an ECFL title to Marshfield. As a local non-profit, it is important for the organization to make an impact in the Marshfield community. This past off-season, the Marshfield Hurricanes donated gifts to families in need in their first annual Hurricane Holiday gift drive. This year, the Hurricanes have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. For more information about the team, visit http://marshfieldhurricanes.com.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield’s mission is to enable and inspire all young people to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens as well as become tomorrow’s capable leaders. The Club provides programming opportunities in the Boys & Girls Club of America’s (BGCA) five core areas including leadership, education, health, arts, and fitness.  

Currently, the Club serves hundreds of families with children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old, providing afterschool, vacation week and summer programs, as well as youth athletics, teen, social recreational and leadership opportunities. For more information, visit their website www.marshfieldbgc.com or call 781-834-2582.

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