NEWS

NEEDHAM, MA (January 2014) –Tracy Driscoll of Dedham and Sally Kane of Needham were the winning team in a recent Top Chef Competition held at Stonehearth Pizza, Needham, to benefit Riverside Community Care. The competition featured seven teams of local amateur chefs who were tasked with creating their own unique pizza featuring the ingredients of Stonehearth Pi… read more >

This is a first! You can’t imagine my delight when last week we received a note from a neighbor complimenting us on some recent work we had done on one of residential homes – and wanted a referral to the contractor (which is not a contractor, but our phenomenal facilities department). Not everyone is comfortable having a “group home” in their neighborhood… read more >

What a fantastic Boston Globe column written by Adrian Walker! As seen in the December 16, 2013 issue: “In his three decades at the helm of Riverside Community Care, Scott Bock has been fortunate to run across a lot of people looking to do good. But he’d never gotten a call quite like the one from Kevin Meehan a couple of weeks ago. Meehan was calling, … read more >

In order to ensure that the people we serve have a joyful holiday season, we began Light up the Holidays over 15 years ago. For all these years, we have provided the children and adults served by Riverside with what may be their only gift of the season. Each year I find myself amazed as hundreds of toys and gift cards pile up in our conference room. This year we … read more >

Northborough, MA, – At the Wegmans in Northborough on Thursday, Health and Human Services Secretary John Polanowicz toured the facility to gain insight into an innovative employment service being provided by the Central Mass Employment Collaborative (CMEC). As a result of funding from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the Department of Mental … read more >

Wellesley, MA - Riverside Community Care celebrated its 7th Annual Blue Jean Ball at the Wellesley Country Club on Friday, November 8, 2013, raising $220,000 for its programs and services. Over 250 guests, donned in blue jeans and jewels, enjoyed an evening of delicious food, fantastic auction items and a live performance by The Lee Boys. Guest Speaker, Kelle… read more >

I am thrilled to announce that the Blue Jean Ball sold out well over a month before the event. This event always brings together such a great community of our supporters and we look forward to it every year. This year I am excited to welcome The Lee Boys as our musical act. The Lee Boys are a gospel and funk band based out of Miami, Florida that plays in the Sacr… read more >

Halloween is an exciting time to be a kid. For many Riverside families struggling to make ends meet, however, the fun—and feeling like a “normal” kid—is out of reach. In response, The Guidance Center (Riverside’s children and family services division in the Cambridge and Somerville area) connected donors and families to ensure every kid in our programs … read more >

ABH's “Salute to Excellence” ceremony was held today at the Westin Waltham Hotel.  Kathy Janssen, Director of Quality Management at Riverside Community Care, was awarded with their Provider Recognition Award for Excellence in Outcomes. This award is given to those who “show personal commitment to quality and innovation in the performance of their work and … read more >

In order to continue to excel at serving the individuals, families, and communities who count on Riverside, we are working rapidly to enhance our ability to communicate among our staff and programs in real time. We are also working to reduce administrative burdens so that our employees have accurate information and an easy way to add and review information and re… read more >