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Acts of Kindness – Laughter Yoga

By cushingcenters | November 7, 2024

Summary:  Duxbury’s Rose Hickey Gets Recognized by Cardinal Cushing Centers As part of Cushing’s “Acts of Kindness” nominations, Rose Hickey from Laughter Yoga in Duxbury was honored for her work with Cushing’s exceptional population of people with intellectual disabilities. Source: View the full article on the Duxbury Clipper »

Impact Report 2024

By CushingMarketing | October 4, 2024
Student Griffin Browne working with staff member Elizabeth Abbott to create a panel with the word “love”

Spotlight Shines on Cushing Artists

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

Cushing artists are getting their moments in the spotlight, thanks to several projects and exhibits in the South Shore and Greater Boston communities featuring their work.  “Having spent over 30 years in the classroom teaching art, this was something I always envisioned, having Cushing art out in the larger community,” said Randy Wiskow, Cushing’s manager…

Abby Nix working at the Peppermint Twist Candy Shoppe.

Making an Immediate Impact

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

Canton resident Abby Nix may have only spent one year at Cushing, but even in that short time, she left an indelible mark.  Nix, who graduated from Canton High School and attended Canton’s post-graduate program, enrolled at Cushing last year and graduated in August. While at Cushing, she took courses on employability skills and training…

Five Cardinal Spellman students helping out with Cushing’s gardens and greenhouse.

Spellman Students Connect with Cushing

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

Cushing relies on the support of its volunteers, who contribute their unique talents, skills and knowledge to enhance day-to-day operations, whether working directly with participants, or behind the scenes.  Students from Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton have come to appreciate just that. As part of the school’s community service program, every high school student…

Students Mason Austin and Joseph Anderson watch as staff member Elizabeth Abbott points out something on the SMART Board.

Classrooms get a Facelift

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

Cushing students ushered in the new school year with vast improvements to their learning space. The efforts to update classrooms within the Dr. Leonard Florence Education Building began with the installation of all new windows. Then, the rooms were gutted, old radiators and heating pipes were pulled out, and all new heating systems were installed.…

The newly remodeled house

Extreme Makeover: Cushing Edition

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

After more than a year of demolition and construction work, Cushing’s Washington Street adult residence was completed over the summer. And the results are unanimous. The staff, residents, and their families are in love with the new space. “The newly renovated Washington Street home will truly allow the gentlemen who live there the ability to…

Summer Interns Leave Their Mark

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

Cushing welcomed two interns from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind over the summer. Tara Cheever and Chloe Henschen, both Scituate residents, were excited to gain real-world work experience at Cushing. Cheever, a UMass Boston graduate, has experience in the human services field, including case management, employment services, and front desk reception. This was her…

David Traggorth and his family at a Cushing art exhibit

Board Profile: David Traggorth

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

A Developing Situation at Cushing Hanover resident David Traggorth has dedicated much of his life to serving others, so it was no surprise when he took an interest in joining the board of directors of Cardinal Cushing Centers. Traggorth is the principal of Causeway Development, a real estate development and advisory firm. He consults with…

Cory Milton and Emma Sage holding black cats at the Scituate Animal Shelter.

Community Service Lives at Cushing

By cushingcenters | October 3, 2024

It’s been said that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. That can certainly be said for Cushing staff and supporters, but it rings true for Cushing participants as well. Their generous hearts often extend beyond the Cushing community and into the community at large. Many of the participants in…