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Michelle Markowitz and Cushing adults petting chicks at Steward Farm in Duxbury MA

Baby Chicks Cared For

By cushingcenters | July 9, 2024

Life Opportunities Unlimited (LOU) South adult participants started visiting Stewart Farm in Duxbury over 10 years ago, as part of a collaborative effort with the Stewart Family Foundation of Duxbury and its overseer John McCluskey. The farm, which has been in operation since 1763, was not only a beautiful place to visit, but the Foundation…

Cushing students building cookie cart for World Bike Relief

Cushing Builds Cookie Cart for World Bike Relief

By cushingcenters | July 9, 2024

When Cushing Industrial Arts teacher Anne Matheson was approached to build a wooden cart that would help raise money for World Bicycle Relief, she was all in. But first, she wanted to learn more. World Bicycle Relief notes that nearly one billion people in rural regions of the world live in communities far from the…

Abby Nix, Bella Testa, Ainsley DiTomaso, Will Egan, Shawn Kelly, and Shea Frost. DECA awarded them the prize for most unique presentation!

Cushing Wins Award at DECA Event

By cushingcenters | July 8, 2024

When the Cushing vocational department attended a recent DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Life Skills event at Scituate High School, the students showcased the vocation and employability skills that they had been working on. The event was attended by several other Special Education school programs, including Scituate, Hingham, Marshfield, and Weymouth; Cushing School was…

Pam Gillig and 2 representatives of Cava

Hingham Mom Thanks 200 Staff for Special Care of People with Disabilities

By cushingcenters | June 17, 2024

On Wednesday, nearly 200 staff of Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover met to enjoy a luncheon together, thanks to Hingham resident and Cushing parent Pam Gillig – along with food donated by Cava at Derby Shops, dessert donated by Fratelli’s Pastry Shop and BJ’s, and centerpieces donated by Lowe’s. This is the 9th year that…

Mike Sheehan, Jim Dunphy, and Michelle Markowitz

Springtime Gala Honors Volunteerism; Raises $580,000 for People with Disabilities

By cushingcenters | May 29, 2024

Cardinal Cushing Centers, an organization that has been supporting exceptional students and adults since 1947 and is one of South Shore Boston’s largest employers, is pleased to announce that its annual Springtime gala raised over $580,000 for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  The event at the Boston Seaport Hotel attracted a crowd of over 400 guests…

Cushing’s chorus students performing at the event

Students bank on annual Disney World trip

By cushingcenters | April 17, 2024

Every year, Cushing graduates have the opportunity to create lasting memories at one of the most magical places on earth, thanks to the hard work of those organizing the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction, sponsored by South Shore Bank.

Sakina Evans

Board Profile: Sakina Evans

By cushingcenters | April 17, 2024

With nearly 30 years’ experience in human resources and talent management, Sakina E. G. Evans knows how to spot talent. And she found it at Cardinal Cushing Centers.

Michael Collins, Harry Hunt, Fred Grennan, Tom Jennings, Bernie Egan-Mullen and Chris Mercurio

Donations help build a better Cushing

By cushingcenters | April 17, 2024

Tom Jennings has worked at Cardinal Cushing Centers for nearly three decades, but he’s never been busier than he is now.

Eleanor Arpino, student Bella Testa, Sue Svelnis and Samantha Babineau roll out the new coffee cart.

Coffee cart offers perks for students, staff

By cushingcenters | April 17, 2024

Cardinal Cushing Centers students are making it easier than ever for staff to get fueled up with caffeine.

A season to honor valued volunteers

By cushingcenters | April 17, 2024

Cushing’s Springtime Gala will be held on Thursday, May 23 at the Boston Seaport Hotel. With a theme of Models of Volunteerism, this year’s honorees could not be more fitting recipients.