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ASD Fit Boston founder Ryan Feeney helps Cushing student Reggie Charnel, left, during an exercise.

Shaping up at Cushing

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Cushing students are gaining new enthusiasm when it comes to exercise, thanks to a partnership with ASD Fit Boston, a leader in the adaptive fitness community.

Special education teacher Eddie Cameron helps Hull High School students Dylan Grier and Mark Robbs show off their culinary work.

Cushing opens doors for vocational students

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Cardinal Cushing Centers’ commitment to vocational training doesn’t include only its own students and adult participants. 

Stephen Cramer

Having Cramer on board is a good strategy

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Stephen Cramer brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit world to his seat on the Cardinal Cushing Center board of directors. 

Abby Nix and Kelly Ross walk the runway at Springtime.

Ross is well trained in volunteering for Cushing 

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Personal trainer Kelly Ross has become somewhat of a regular at Cardinal Cushing Centers since modeling at last year’s Springtime Gala. 

From left, residential life skills instructors Marquis Baptiste and Katty Celestin, students Ismael Valentin, Greg Pritchard, John Kahian and house manager Steeve Estil enjoy the new residence.

Cushing homes get an upgrade 

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of donors, Cushing students are benefiting from significantly improved living spaces. 

Ciara Bell competing at the IBF Para Bowling World Championships

Bell a striking success in Special Olympics

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

Bermuda native and Cushing alumna Ciara Bell has been on a bit of a world tour recently, thanks to her achievements with Special Olympics.

International Learning

Bermuda will be an environment for learning

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

This October, a cohort of staff, students and adult participants will head to Bermuda for a mix of learning and fun at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS).

Rob Hakala, left, and David Wolfson cover Cushing’s Fun Run for WATD 95.9

For Cushing alumnus, jobs well done

By cushingcenters | April 28, 2025

It’s been said that you have to first dream before your dreams can come true. Cushing alumnus David Wolfson has never had a problem doing that.

Team Cushing Boston Marathon runner waving to the camera

2025 Boston Marathon Runners Raise $67K for Cushing

By cushingcenters | April 22, 2025

Cushing is so proud of its three 2025 Boston Marathon runners and incredibly thankful for their Herculean efforts!

Michelle Markowitz, Cushing President & CEO and James Dunphy, CEO & President of South Shore Bank.

Cardinal Cushing Centers and South Shore Bank Partner to Raise $146,000 to Send Students to Disney

By cushingcenters | April 9, 2025

Cardinal Cushing Centers and South Shore Bank once again partnered for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction to benefit students with intellectual disabilities, and raised $146,000.  The event,…

Adults at train museum

Volunteers Needed for Committee that Champions the Rights of Adults with Disabilities

By cushingcenters | March 7, 2025

One of Cardinal Cushing Centers’ vibrant volunteer committees – called the Human Rights Committee – works to ensure that the community, schools, government and medical fields are working together to…

The Vitti family

Milton Family Recognized for “Legacy of Giving” to People with Disabilities

By cushingcenters | March 4, 2025

Because of their ongoing commitment, the Vitti Family of Milton were just named this year’s recipients of the “Richard Cardinal Cushing Award” – which will be presented to them at Cushing’s annual “Springtime” fundraising event.

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