Re-Focus, Inc Hosts
2nd Annual
Starry Night Event!

Re-Focus, Inc. is hosting their 2nd Anuual Starry Night Gala and Silent Auction on May 21st! » Read More...

2008 Swing into Spring Dinner Dance and Raffle a Huge Success

The Swing into Spring Dinner Dance and Raffle was a huge success with proceeds benefiting the Dream Grant Program.
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About Re-Focus!

Re-Focus, Inc. offers this short video clip to introduce the agency and many of the folks we support - return visitors, of course, are also welcome to checkout the latest video! » See More...

 

 

Re-Focus Latest News

Three-Year Capital Campaign to Help Meet
Needs of Adults with Disabilities

Capital Campaign contributions Since our founding in 1972, Re-Focus, Inc. has become a vibrant, multi-service organization empowering hundreds of adults with developmental disabilities to live active, fulfilling and productive lives. Re-Focus is a 501c3 non-profit organization of 240 dedicated employees who support adults in fourteen group homes and several supportive living environments.

In the recent years, we have discovered a need for expanded Day Program Options including job readiness training, volunteer opportunities, music and art therapy, literacy, drumming, yoga and dance, nutrition and food preparation. As a result, we are launching a three-year Capital Campaign to purchase, renovate and equip a state-of-the-art facility that will support these activities.

To donate online using a major credit card, click on the Make a Donation button below, then follow the directions. When asked, no shipping is required. We use industry-recognized PayPal, a branch of eBay, so all of your donations are secure. For further information, please contact the Capital Campaign Office, 401-272-1600, Extension 118.

Re-Focus Welcomes Bill and Nancy Gilbane As Capital Campaign Chairpersons

Re-Focus, Inc. warmly welcomes Bill and Nancy Gilbane of Gilbane Building Company as Chairpersons of our Three-Year Capital Campaign. Bill and Nancy, along with Gilbane Building Company, have an impressive history of dedication to the local community. Their most recent efforts include work on behalf of the Irish Famine Memorial. Bill and Nancy, along with Campaign Coordinators, are moving forward to build a twenty-member Capital Campaign Team.

Re-Focus Employees Pledge Over $130,000!!

The extraordinary dedication of the Re-Focus staff and management is evident in the generous pledges and donations made during the initial part of our Campaign's silent phase. In small group meetings, administrators met with employees and introduced the Campaign's goals; to date the pledges received have reached over $130,000. Donna M. McGowan, Campaign Co-Coordinator said, "What a true testimony of passion and commitment on the part of Re-Focus employees. They have demonstrated what people can accomplish when they love what they do and they believe in wanting to make the environment for their clients even better". The generosity of employees encouraging each other to participate in the Campaign has already taken off so well that six programs/groups have reached 100% participation!

Bourne Avenue Management and Staff
Nikki Squillante's Staff
Mona Smith's Staff
Chestnut Hill Management and Staff
Re-Focus Administration
Re-Focus Office Staff

In addition, the Re-Focus Management Team has already exceeded its goal of $35,000, and the Administration has exceeded its goal of $20,000.

 

The 2007 Parkside Avenue nominee for the CPNRI Direct Support Professional of the year is Iswat Giwa, better known as Abby.

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