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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…
Students bank on annual Disney World trip
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.
Board Profile: Sakina Evans
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.
Donations help build a better Cushing
Tom Jennings has worked at Cardinal Cushing Centers for nearly three decades, but he’s never been busier than he is now.
Coffee cart offers perks for students, staff
Cardinal Cushing Centers students are making it easier than ever for staff to get fueled up with caffeine.
A season to honor valued volunteers
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.
South Shore students provide technical assistance
For three seniors at South Shore Technical High School, the experience-based learning opportunities at Cardinal Cushing Centers have been transformative.
Cooking up celebrity connections
Michael Jaxtimer-Barry’s culinary expertise reached new heights this winter, as he competed alongside peers and celebrity chefs on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.”
Valentine’s Day at The Marketplace
If you’re looking for unique, hand-made gifts for the special Valentines in your life, look no further than the Cushing MarketPlace. From potted tulips and herbs, to greeting cards, to…
Community Spotlight: Paul Beré
Cushing Café Regular Paul Beré is a neighbor to Cardinal Cushing Centers and the MarketPlace. He lives up the street at the Cushing residences and when you speak with Paul,…
Workplace Spotlight: Kendra
Kendra’s warm smile and easygoing personality make her a perfect fit for her position at the South Shore YMCA in Hanover. Three mornings a week she can be found in…
An advocate for herself and others
It’s been nearly 15 years since Leigh-Ann Barry graduated from Cardinal Cushing Centers, but the organization still holds a special place in her heart. “Cushing was really good for me,” said Barry, who graduated in 2009. “It helped me grow to where I am now.”
Cushing has become a part of her family
Cushing board member Joanne Jaxtimer has had a distinguished career in the field of corporate philanthropy. Jaxtimer, who has a son with intellectual impairment, is particularly proud of her work advocating for the special needs community. She has long championed the importance…
Cushing Connector Fall 2023
Thanks to a $20,000 private gift, there’s a new favorite spot at Cushing’s St. Coletta Day School in Braintree. The motor sensory room, which opened this fall, features a range of equipment including a ball pit, swings, a Jungle Jumparoo, tubes and mats, touch-sensitive lights, space-themed…
Cardinal Cushing Centers graduating class heads to Disney World
The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Auction to benefit students with intellectual disabilities at Cardinal Cushing Centers, held on March 10 at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy,…