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Spotlight Shines on Cushing Artists
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…
Making an Immediate Impact
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…
Spellman Students Connect with Cushing
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…
Classrooms get a Facelift
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…
Extreme Makeover: Cushing Edition
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
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…
Board Profile: David Traggorth
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…
Community Service Lives at Cushing
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…
Meet Tom McElman
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.
Baby Chicks Cared For
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 Builds Cookie Cart for World Bike Relief
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…
Cushing Wins Award at DECA Event
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…
Hingham Mom Thanks 200 Staff for Special Care of People with Disabilities
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…
Springtime Gala Honors Volunteerism; Raises $580,000 for People with Disabilities
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…