RFK Community Alliance

Check out our Top Career Opportunities! https://bit.ly/4bl01aQ Join a community where YOU can make a difference and advance your career. We offer paid professional development training for all new employees, fantastic benefit packages, and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and culture. Your future starts here. Apply today!

Meet Amanda, a psychotherapist at the Center for Behavioral Health. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at Framingham State University, earned her MSW from Simmons University, and just in May, obtained her certification in non-profit management from Suffolk University. Amanda started her professional journey in 2016 at RFK Community Alliance. She currently specializes in trauma therapy and provides outpatient services to individuals of all ages in the local community. Amanda also works with high school students at Nashoba Regional High School and students at Dr. Franklin Perkins School who need more intensive care than is provided within the school. In her therapy sessions, Amanda focuses on setting short-term goals and teaching coping mechanisms to her clients. She is well-versed in telehealth services, enabling her to reach individuals throughout the state. Regardless of her clients' ages, Amanda always shares the insightful message: “Nobody is out to get you, everyone is trying to protect themselves.” This philosophy guides Amanda in her daily work as a psychotherapist.

We are partnering with the Development Guild DDI to find a dynamic and experienced leader to join our talented team as the Senior Vice President of Advancement. This role will be pivotal in elevating our fundraising, marketing, and communication strategies to new heights. RFK Community Alliance is dedicated to building capacity and changing systems to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. Come make a difference with us! To learn more about our organization, visit https://lnkd.in/dH4zpxYX

Take a look at these amazing bulletin boards at Don Watson Academy (DWA)! We love seeing our programs celebrating each other, showcasing fun events, and learning about the history of places around the world. To learn more about DWA, visit https://bit.ly/45rs2cn

Summer vacation started with a splash at Oatis Children's Center and Johnston Hall! The program participants had a blast tie-dying, participating in pie-eating contest, creating art, sack racing, and enjoying field sports. Plus, there were burgers, cotton candy, and snow cones, all made by our awesome staff. What a fantastic way to celebrate summer and our students' achievements! To learn about our youth residential programs, visit https://bit.ly/3rlI8GE

In honor of Disability Pride Month, here's a reminder to never stop learning how to treat people of all abilities! https://bit.ly/3RUNQcF Our Adult Services programming supports people aged 22 through end of life with developmental and intellectual disabilities. From employment opportunities with training to arts and crafts and physical activities, our goal is to provide a well-rounded environment that promotes the development and well-being of all participants. To learn more about our Adult services, visit https://lnkd.in/eQrag4Et

Check out these amazing photos from our Achievement in Motion (AIM) Mentoring program! The teens had a blast at Sonny's, riding roller coasters, playing in the arcade, and even taking a few swings at the batting cages. To learn more about our AIM program, visit https://bit.ly/49eoc9t

Earlier this month, Dawn, a Youth Advocate from our Detention Diversion Advocacy Program (DDAP) in Suffolk County, attended the 6th annual Juvenile Justice Youth Symposium. The event featured a mock court proceeding and insightful talks from lawyers, students, activists, and our Trustee, Judge Leslie Harris. Dawn had an amazing time and came away feeling super hopeful! To learn more about DDAP, visit https://bit.ly/3P0v2Xc

We can't wait to see you there! https://bit.ly/3QSLESk Where? At our 18th annual Embracing the Legacy celebration on Thursday, November 21, 2024! This event will showcase the work of RFK Community Alliance and honor individuals whose extraordinary actions reflect the values and hopes of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. We are proud to be honoring 2024 Embracing the Legacy Honorees: The Burton Family, Rev. Raymond Hammond, MD & Rev. Gloria E. White-Hammond, and Susan Harris O’Connor, MSW, LICSW.

During Recognition Day, Student Speaker and graduating class member, Fin Leary from Worcester, shared a poignant and fun walk down memory lane after 8 years at Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS). Check out his incredible speech and a quote below that resonated with his entire class! “Today, as I leave here as a well-rounded, slightly more mature young adult, this school has changed me so much for the better…I can tell you all for certain that if it was not for all the extracurricular activities and the unique learning environment here, and if I were just stuck in a classroom all day listening to lectures, I would not have graduated.” To learn more about DFPS, visit https://bit.ly/3P0v2Xc