RFK Community Alliance

From field to fork in just hours, the Doctor Franklin Perkins School day and residential meals are made by our amazing food services team with fresh, local produce, often grown by nearby farms! Meals feature everything from heirloom tomatoes to peaches, squash, and cucumbers, harvested, delivered, and served the same day. Learn more about Doctor Franklin Perkins School at https://bit.ly/3rJDrql

Though we serve people from across New England, we're proud to call the Nashoba area home to our main offices and so many of our programs! A big thank you to Jan Gottesman and The Item for sharing more about our new President & CEO, Dr. Kathy Mills! We’re excited to continue building strong connections with our neighbors in Clinton and Lancaster, as well as across the state. https://lnkd.in/eaJYB5rd

Fran, who we provide support to through our Adult Services division, had the opportunity to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. He got so much out of it!

🎉 Dr. Kathy Mills is celebrating her first 100 days as President & CEO of RFK Community Alliance! In her message to supporters, she reflects on her first months, shares her vision for the year ahead, and even includes a special Spotify playlist she created as a cheers to our amazing team. 💌 Read her full message here: https://bit.ly/4fh1W2t 🎵 And check out the playlist for a little inspiration, joy, and maybe even a dance break: https://bit.ly/4lS4ZQV

Participants in Legacy Mentoring’s Berkshire County location participated in an Internet Safety class recently thanks to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, Officer Darren Derby and his k-9 officer Winston, and Berkshire County Kids' Place & Violence Prevention Center. We know firsthand that teaching kids to be safe on the internet is really important. Check out this website to see how you can keep your children safe on the internet! https://lnkd.in/dQ7ZzNu

We’re hiring! RFK Community Alliance is seeking a creative, strategic Marketing & Communications Manager to help drive visibility and share out work as far as possible. This role is perfect for a strong writer and content creator with skills in branding, digital marketing, social media, basic design, and video. You’ll help drive visibility, recruitment, program outreach, and donor engagement. 📍 Based in Lancaster, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site) 🪙 Salary based on experience (Range: $65,000-75,000) 📢 Apply now: http://bit.ly/3IMPf3b

Students at Don Watson Academy (DWA) learned about buoyancy recently by building their own boats using reclaimed materials like pool noodles, boxes, and foam mats. Following this experiment, the students examined real canoes, learning part names and boating safety tips. The students were able to take a trip to Tulley Lake where they canoed out to an island! To learn more about DWA, visit https://lnkd.in/eBgJw4np

We want to wish everyone a Happy Disability Independence Day! Today we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of people with all types of disabilities—both visible and invisible. And celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act on it's 35th birthday. At RFK Community Alliance, we’re committed to equal opportunity and supporting individuals of all abilities to build on their strengths. Lets continue building a world where everyone can thrive!

Recently, Author Alex Messenger spoke virtually to our Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS) 11th and 12th grade students about his book, The Twenty-Ninth Day. The book is about 17-year-old Alex Messenger's 600 mile canoe trip that turned into a distressing fight for survival after a grizzly bear attack. The students loved it! To learn more about DFPS, visit https://lnkd.in/e-KAHC-t

Want your work to have a big impact? RFK Community Alliance is hiring for multiple positions. Check us out at rfkcommunity.org/careers for all the details.