Cooperative4HS

Private, non-profit, human services organization providing programs and services to individuals w/ special needs. Looking for a career?

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We hope you will join us in celebrating Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

Our mission is to empower the individuals we serve to live full, happy, and healthy lives within their communities.

#DisabilityPrideMonth

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Happy Independence Day!

With roots in Lexington, we are feeling especially patriotic as we celebrate 250 years of our nation.

#FourthofJuly #Freedom #America250 #IndependenceDay

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We’re well into June, which means our Family barbecues are back! Individuals we support kicked off BBQ season at the farm on June 2 with live music, fresh food, and sunshine. CHS strives to create opportunities for our individuals to spend quality time with their loved ones.

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Today, we celebrate all the fathers of our CHS community.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to ensuring that your children have everything they need to thrive.

CHS is honored to serve families like yours.

We wish you a joyful Father’s Day.

#FathersDay

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CHS values fitness in all forms, and our staff makes that a priority across our programming. Whether it’s bowling, fishing, or cycling, what matters most is making sure individuals who we support are moving their bodies, staying healthy, and finding joy while doing so.

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Our program at the CHS farm is expanding! This season, the farm team is planting fruit trees and building a new accessible blueberry bush patch, specifically designed for individuals with limited mobility. Gardening offers a wide range of physical and mental health benefits.

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This Memorial Day, CHS honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. You remain in our hearts today and always.

#MemorialDay

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Spending time in nature has proven a successful therapeutic tool for the individuals we serve, promoting wellness for both the mind and body. It also allows individuals to familiarize themselves with their neighborhood and feel connected to their communities.

#outdoors #wellness

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Earlene resident Chris has reached a milestone accomplishment! Chris completed a #hike around the Rumney Marsh Reservation in Saugus. CHS proudly commits to supporting the individuals in our care in achieving their goals to further their independence and overall well-being.

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Happy #MothersDay! To all mothers & those taking on motherly roles for loved ones in our care, your strength inspires us daily. We thank you for the difference you make in the lives of the individuals we serve & in our mission to support them in reaching their fullest potential.

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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. CHS stands with those who fight invisible battles every day. Part of our commitment to the individuals we serve is advocating for all the resources necessary to thrive in the community, including mental health care.

#MentalHealth

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Happy Earth Day! Encouraging outdoor activity and enjoying nature during all four seasons are top priorities for our programming. CHS is grateful for today’s reminder to appreciate the beautiful world we live in and its therapeutic benefits.

#EarthDay

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Warmer weather on the horizon calls for plenty of visits to the animals at CHS-Jackson Farm in our future. These furry and feathered friends help bring joy, ease anxiety, and reduce stress for the individuals we serve.

#AnimalTherapy #Farm #FarmAnimals

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Game on! Spring has sprung, which means it’s baseball season for CHS. Weekly games are much more than just a source of fun; they encourage movement, support community bonding, and foster friendly competition.

#spring #baseball

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Today marks the start of World Autism Acceptance Month. At CHS, we are always striving to uplift the voices of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in our community and advocate for adults with ASD to have the tools they need.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwareness

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CHS’s Sibling Support Series: Future Planning is back for part two! We’re joined by Alexandria Nadworny, a certified financial planner specializing in special needs planning.

Sign up by March 31: contact Lauren Reid at [email protected] or 781-701-1569.

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Brain Injury Awareness Month is coming to a close, but our efforts to create possibilities for all people with disabilities continue year-round. CHS proudly offers specialized services for adults with acquired brain injuries.

#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth #BrainInjuryAwareness

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We’re lucky to have such remarkable individuals in our care, who show us what true strength and resilience looks like every single day.

#StPatricksDay

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During Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Awareness Month and always, CHS emphasizes the importance of including and empowering individuals with IDD in our community.

#DisabilitiesAwareness #IDDAwareness #IDDAwarenessMonth

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Don’t miss out – register now! Next Monday, Cynthia Haddad leads a CHS Sibling Support Series presentation to provide expert planning advice to siblings and other family members of individuals supported by CHS. Light refreshments will also be provided.