Please join The Price Center for a Night at Fenway Park
June, 2008

On Friday, June 6, 2008, The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, Inc. will be hosting an evening to support the program and services of The Price Center. The evening will begin with dinner at the Best Buy Player’s Club located on the second level of the Gate B Concourse inside Fenway Park at 5:30 followed by the Red Sox Game at 7:05, with The Red Sox vs. The Seattle Mariners. Tickets are on sale now.

The Price center is a non-profit organization providing support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals are provided opportunities to participate on community-based work, as well as treatment and living environments aimed to foster self-confidence and to maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capability.

For more information about the Red Sox Night and other Price Center activities, please call Lorraine Kohr at 617-244-0065 or lkohr@barrypricecenter.org.

 

The Price Center’s Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
May, 2008

On Monday, May 19th, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Woodland Country Club, 1897 Washington Street, Auburndale, MA 02466. The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center will host its Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament.

Tickets to the fundraiser include a day of golf on the 18-hole green, green fees, golf cart, and giveaways, as well as lunch, dinner, and the opportunity to win great prizes in the raffle and silent auction. Pricing is tiered according to participant’s donation level, and tax-deductable options for groups are also available.

The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth and participation in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect individual preference and diversity. Our values are designed to respect the dignity of each person, cultivate compassion, promote personal and professional growth, encourage participation in community life, exceed standards for quality, and safety and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

The Price Center programs include ASCENT, after School enrichment program and Summer School Program, Day Habilitation and Intensive Day Habilitation, Employment Services, Residential Services, Family Services, and Young Persons Program. Many special events including a Red Sox Night and Grand Gala are also scheduled throughout the year.

For more information about the Golf Tournament and other Price Center activities, please call Lorraine Kohr at 617-244-0065 or lkohr@barrypricecenter.org.

Verizon donates to local charity
April, 2008

(Newton, MA :) Verizon donates $15,000 to The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center to help the programs and services of The Price Center remain strong and allow for continued growth. On Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:00am at 38 Border Street in Newton, MA, a check will be presented to The Price Center from Richard B. Colon, Regional Director and External Affairs of Verizon.

The Price Center is dedicated to providing supports to maximize community integration, safety, well being, dignity, rights, and enhance current skills and encourage greater independence and control, while facilitating positive social relationships within the community. The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth and participation in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect individual preferences and diversity.

Programs include, The Ascent program (afternoon Social Club Encouraging Networking and transitions) is an afternoon and summer program for teens and young adults. Ascent provides structured activities that promote independence, self-reliance, and community integration to the fullest extent possible.
Day Habilitation and Intensive Day Habilitation is for individuals with moderate to severe cognitive needs, such as deafness or blindness. Intensive Day Habilitation supports individuals with a primary diagnosis of sever to profound mental retardation. Employment Services provides a range of employment options for the job seeker while developing partnerships with area businesses. Residential Supports provides opportunities for independent living and community living. Family Supports offers a person centered approach to assist family members as they plan a future that takes account the ever changing needs and preferences of individuals.

For more information about The Price Center, please contact Lorraine Kohr, Vice President of Development and Marketing. 617-244-0065.

The Price Center’s Annual Recognition Event with Senator John Kerry
January, 2008

(Newton, MA) On Monday, February 11, 2008 from 7:30 am-9:00 am at the Sheraton Needham Hotel 100 Cabot Street, Needham, MA. 02494. The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center will be conducting its Annual Recognition Event.

Senator John Forbes Kerry will be the Keynote Speaker and the Master of Ceremony will be Karen Holmes Ward from WCVB TV5. This event is to recognize individuals and companies that support people with developmental disabilities.

The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth and participation in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect individual preference and diversity. Our values are designed to respect the dignity of each person, cultivate compassion, promote personal and professional growth, encourage participation in community life, exceed standards for quality and safety and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

The Price Center programs include ASCENT, after School enrichment program and Summer School Program, Day Habilitation and Intensive Day Habilitation, Employment Services, Residential Services, Family Services, and Young Persons Program. Many Special events including a Red Sox Night, Golf Tournament and Grand Gala are also scheduled throughout the year.

For more information about the Recognition Breakfast and other Price Center activities, please call Lorraine Kohr at 617-244-0065 or visit www.barrypricecenter.org

• Click here to see the Breakfast flyer/sign up sheet
• Click here to sign up for the event online

Former Boston Bruin Hockey Legend Ken Hodge scores points off the Ice
2007

(Newton, MA) Ken Hodge, sports hero, wins again for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities at The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center. The Price Center is celebrating 30 Years of Service Excellence in the Community.

Over the years, The Price Center has grown and developed from a 5 person Day Habilitation program built in 1977 to offering six (6) different programs and services supporting 115 individuals. In addition to our traditional Employment Services, Day Habilitation, Intensive Day Habilitation, Residential, Afternoon and Summer Programs, we have started both Family Supports and Vocational Assessment Programs. Recently we have also made significant renovations to our residences. The Price Center is planning two new start-up programs for 2007/2008.

As you may know, The Price Center is a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth and participation in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect individual preference and diversity

Please join former Boston Bruin legend Ken Hodge and Price Center Ambassador John Rohan in celebrating The Price Center's 30 Years of Service Excellence. Please ask about The May 21st Golf Tournament or June 29th Red Sox event. Call 617-332-7477 and donate online at: www.barrypricecenter.org/donateonline.html

 

2nd Annual Night with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park to benefit The Barry Price Rehabilitation Center
June, 2007

(Newton, MA) On Friday, June 29, 2007, The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation will be hosting an evening to support the programs and services of The Price Center. The evening will begin with dinner at the Diamond Club at 6:00 followed by the Red Sox game at 7:05, with The Red Sox vs. The Texas Rangers. Welcoming remarks by Dr. Charles Steinburg, player appearance by video, Tickets include buffet dinner, great seats, raffle opportunities and much more. Tickets are on sale now.

The Price Center is a non-profit organization providing support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals are provided opportunities to participate in community-based work, as well as treatment and living environments aimed to foster self-confidence and to maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capability.

For more information on this event, please contact Lorraine Kohr, 617-332-7477 or lkohr@barrypricecenter.org

• Click here to see the sponsors for the Red Sox Event

The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center’s 1st Annual Golf Tournament to Support Individuals with Developmental and Physical Disabilities
May, 2007

(Newton MA) On Monday, May 21, 2007, at Woodland Country Club in Auburndale, MA 02466. The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, will be hosting its first Annual Golf Tournament to benefit individuals who have developmental and physical disabilities.

The Tournament includes lunch, dinner, cart, prizes, raffle items and golf on the magnificent private course which is located at 1897 Washington Street, Auburndale MA. Single players $285.00 which includes everything. Foursome $1120.00 and Sponsorship opportunities are still available. The Tournament will be a 1:00 pm shotgun start.

The Price Center is a non-profit organization providing support services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Adolescents and Adults are provided opportunities to participate in community-based work, as well as treatment and living environments aimed to foster self-confidence and to maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capability.

Price Center programs include Afternoon program for teens and young adults, Employment Services, Day Habilitation, Intensive Day Habilitation, Residential, Summer Program, Family Supports and Community Partnerships.

For more information regarding the Golf Tournament and the Programs and Services of The Price Center, please call or email Lorraine Kohr 617-332-7477.

• Click here to see the sponsors for the Golf Tournament
• Click here to see pictures taken at the event

Extreme Makeover: My Hometown Moves to Newton
September, 2006

Chronicle Team to Lead Makeover of The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center

(Newton, MA) Extreme Makeover: My Hometown, WCVB-TV Channel 5’s local version of the ABC Sunday night hit Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is coming to Newton to transform one of the homes of The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Centers.

The renovations, scheduled for August 22, 23, 24 and 25, will be led by Mary Richardson, Anthony Everett, Ted Reinstein and Shayna Seymour of WCVB’s award-winning nightly newsmagazine, Chronicle. WCVB colleagues and volunteer teams will join the Chronicle team in transforming the property at the Price Center, a non-profit organization that provides support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Price Center residents are provided opportunities to participate in community-based work, as well as treatment and living environments aimed to foster self-confidence and to maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capability. The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth and participation in the community through social, living and work experiences that respect individual preference and diversity.

Coverage of this Extreme Makeover project will be featured on public service announcements, news segments and on TheBostonChannel.com.

Since its inception two years ago, WCVB’s Extreme Makeover: Hometown Edition has completed four renovations around Massachusetts. The initial project transformed an 8,000-square-foot convent in Mission Hill into a new home for the Home for Little Wanderers. The second Extreme Makeover helped finish and furnish the Bishop Street House in Jamaica Plain, one of the residences operated by the Committee to End Elder Homelessness. Last summer, as part of a general revitalization of Maverick Square, an entire city block in East Boston enjoyed an Extreme Makeover. Residents received new gutters and siding, windows, doors, window boxes and flowers. The most recent endeavor was the renovation of a satellite location of the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester that included a SportsCenter Five Zone, an updated gymnasium, study space and refurbish the interior and exterior of the building.

For more information, please contact Karen Holmes Ward, Director of Public Affairs and Community Services, WCVB-TV 5 Boston or Lorraine Kohr, Director of Development, The Price Center, 617-332-7477.

• Click here to see the local businesses who donated work or supplies to The Price Center's Makeover

 

The Price Center airs New Program on NewTV titled Priceless Supports
April, 2006

(Newton, MA) The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center or otherwise known as The Price Center will be airing a new monthly TV program on NewTV starting on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 7:00pm. The show will be aired five times per week at various times during the day.

The new program is hosted by Lorraine Kohr, Development Director of The Price Center and Directed by Michael Spurr, President/Broker of Newton Centre Associates. The President of The Price Center is Justin Sallaway and Chairman of The Board is Mary Flynn. The program will be highlighting current topics facing our community, The Price Center will have special guests on the show, cover programs and services and ways individuals can become involved with The Price Center, and much, much more.

The Price Center is a non-profit organization providing support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals are provided opportunities to participate in community-based work, as well as treatment and living environments aimed to foster self-confidence and to maximize physical, emotional and intellectual capability. For more information about the new program, please call Lorraine Kohr at 617-332-7477.