The Latest News From NWW

Posted: 2/2006

" The measure of a life well lived is not in what you have, but in what you give."

Autumn Auction Update: NWW's major fundraising event, The Autumn Auction, will be held on October 21 from 4 to 6:30 at the First Parish Church in Weston Center.  Nancy Slamin, NWW Executive Director, is this years Auction Coordinator and encourages everyone to get involved in this fabulous event.

NWW Receives DMR's Highest Rating:  The Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation recently presented NWW with its second, consecutive Two-Year with Distinction certification.  This is the highest certification level achievable for agencies that provide support services to adults with mental retardation and related disabilities.  As a result NWW " has earned a distinctive status, and is considered Certified with Distinction", wrote the DMR Director of Survey and Certification in a letter to NWW's Executive Director, Nancy Slamin.  Congratulations to all of our staff and consumers who participated in this outstanding effort.  Below, Kathy Harris, on the left, presents Pat Hamilton, NWW Quality Assurance Director, with the Department's Two-Year with Distinction certification.

photo by BWP

NWW Promotions and New Staff:  We are pleased to announce that Danielle Morin, Tanya Marzano and Leah Andrews have been promoted to Group Home Program Manager positions.  All three were formerly Case Managers within NWW.  We congratulate them on their outstanding performances and look forward to their contributions to the people we support. 

Wednesday Drop-In Center 2005-2006 Schedule:  Under the direction of Lisa Oberton, NWW Program Manager, the Drop-In Center  provides a social and recreational program.  Click on the Wednesday Drop-In Center link on the left side of this page to view upcoming dates. 

Drop-In Center photo by BWP

Cross Street Gets Facelift:  Renovations to the Wellesley home have been ongoing for several months now and work should be completed by the end of June.  Work includes a new roof, heating system, exterior painting and making the first floor accessible to all.  Minor upgrades were made to the interior.  The house is looking wonderful.  Our thanks to Linda Neshamkin of Neshamkin French Architects and the great work crew from Lambrian Construction Company.  This project was funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Facilities Consolidation Fund.  The overall project was coordinated by Alice Krapf of Krapf Associates.

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