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The Women's Edge Top 100 Women-Led Businesses

Cushing Named within “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses”

By cushingcenters | December 13, 2024

The Women’s Edge, together with the Boston Globe, has named Cushing as one of the “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses,” thanks to President and CEO Michelle Markowitz’ leadership.

Cushing students Owen Putlack and Vincent Johnson enjoyed attending the Cushing Classic Golf Tournament.

Cardinal Cushing Centers Tees Up $280,000 at Charity Golf Tournaments

By cushingcenters | December 13, 2024

One hundred and ninety-one golfers teed up to support Cardinal Cushing Centers, raising $280,000 for the individuals they support. 

Michael Ruh and Keiko Mathewson

The Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

By cushingcenters | December 13, 2024

November 19th Cardinal Cushing Centers Adds Two New Board Members – Michael Ruh and Keiko Mathewson

Female adult smiling

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cover of Hanover Living magazine featuring Tom McElman

Meet Tom McElman

By CushingMarketing | September 20, 2024

I have driven by the Cardinal Cushing Centers a million times and always knew wonderful things happen there, but I was blown away by the extent of excellence I learned of when I met with Tom McElman, Director of Recreation and Community Programs.

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…

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…