The Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism was held on Saturday, May 12th at the Neary School in Southborough. Despite the rainy conditions, the event was an overwhelming success and continues to be a core event in NECC’s fundraising campaigns. Approximately 1,300 participants came together to raise more than $211,000 for the NECC Annual Fund. The Annual
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education for children with autism, announced today it received a grant for musical instruments from Music Drives Us, a foundation created by entrepreneur Ernie Boch Jr., to fund music programs designed to effect positive change for people of all ages. The Music Drives Us grant
With a focus this year on vocational skills development for teenagers with autism, NECC will join the Light It Up Blue campaign in both its Massachusetts and Abu Dhabi, UAE, locations. Other activities include an NECC Employer Appreciation Breakfast, “Test Your Autism Awareness” educational quiz, Team NECC’s participation in the Boston Marathon, and promotion of
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today a record-breaking Children of Promise Gala for 2017. Held on November 17 at Boston’s InterContinental Hotel, 477 business leaders, philanthropists, and NECC supporters enjoyed an evening of music, awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration. The
Dunkin’ Donuts was recently honored with The New England Center for Children's Community Autism Champion Award at the annual Children of Promise Gala on November 17 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston for their commitment to fund raising for autism education. Dunkin’ Donuts is a long-time fund-raising partner in the Carlos Placido-Dunkin’ Donuts Golf Classic, an
The New England Center for Children®(NECC®), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today it will honor Dunkin’ Donuts with its Community Autism Champion Award for 2017 at their annual Children of Promise Gala on November 17 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. Dunkin’ Donuts will receive the honor for
On Friday, November 17, NECC will host its annual Children of Promise Gala fundraiser. Join 400 of Massachusetts's most influential business and philanthropic leaders for an evening of music, awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration. This annual fundraiser supports children with autism around the world by providing resources for autism education research, best-in-practice knowledge dissemination,
It’s a sunny April day in New England. The air is still and the temperature is approaching a pleasant 70 degrees. The weather is a welcome relief for many New Englanders, happy to leave behind long, dark, cold winter days. Stretching at the Boston Marathon starting line, in her hometown of Hopkinton, MA, Hannah wears
The New England Center for Children received a technology grant from the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., through a program called 2 Million & Change that allows Staples associates around the globe to direct more than $2 million in donations each year. The grant will fund interactive technology, including iPads and
Ashley is a 5th grade teacher in Holliston, MA who loves running and reading mystery novels whenever she has a chance. She is no stranger to running – she has several half-marathons, obstacle races, and lots of 5K Races (including the NECC 5K!) under her belt, but this is her first marathon. She is most excited
