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Thanks to a generous grant from the Nick Vuono Charity Fund...
the Olean Center will continue providing music therapy in collaboration with Hands in Harmony for local participants in our Children's Service Program! Check back for more details soon!
Sprucing up Our GarDen!
We've been busy getting our garden ready for our Day Services participants!
Did you know gardening is a great activity for folks with developmental and intellectual disabilities? Besides the benefits of fresh air and exercise, smelling plants like lavender can reduce anxiety and stress, and touching different textures is fun! Raised beds bring the flowers closer. And, planting brings satisfaction and confidence. You can learn more about the benefits of aromatherapy and horticulture (and lots of other cool things) by visiting our Resources page. Just click here.
Even the Coronavirus can't take away our smiles. We followed the Governor's directives and closed the Center in late March for everyone's safety, but we have been staying in touch with participants and families and ensuring they have what they need. Many participants and their families have welcomed home visits, some have been communicating through Telehealth, and some are getting together to take a hike, getting take-out and having a picnic in the park...we are all getting so creative! And, some Napatree participants deemed "essential workers" have been on the job--supported by our staff to ensure they are safe and doing well. Check out these recent pictures! We'll be adding more soon!
Thank you so much to the following recent champions of our work:
Electric Boat Employees' Community Association
The John E. Fogarty Foundation
Newport Fed Charitable Foundation
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce
Ocean Community Chamber Foundation
Rhode Island Foundation Covid Behavioral Health Fund
State of RI Legislature - Sponsored by RI Senator Dennis Algiere
Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving
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Thanks to your support, we see smiles and progress and triumphs
every day at Olean Center. Hope you come back soon to see new photos,
info on upcoming events that might interest you, and new resources to connect you to the info you need!