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Grow Associates, Inc., located in Randolph, MA, is a non-profit organization committed to empowering adults with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. The organization focuses on integrating individuals into the broader community through personalized programs aimed at enhancing skills, fostering friendships, and providing employment opportunities. With diverse services such as Community Based Day Supports, Day Habilitation, and Employment Services, Grow Associates tailors its offerings to meet the individual needs of each person it serves. Additionally, the organization provides recreational and transportation services to facilitate community access and promote independence for all participants. Generated from the website

"If H2E is going to meet its waste reduction goals of 50 percent by 2010 and its goal of virtual elimination of mercury by 2005, we need to throw the net far and wide in the health care industry, and our Champions for Change award winners are excelling in that effort, " said H2E coordinator Laura Brannon.The New Hampshire Hospital Association actively promotes the concepts of waste reduction, pollution prevention and energy efficiency to New Hampshire hospitals. NHHA communicates environmental news and resources through "STAT Green, " a quarterly environmental newsletter, and its Web site, www.nhha.org. It recently established the New Hampshire Hospitals for a Healthy Environment network, whose primary goal is to reduce both the volume and toxicity of hospital waste and to advance the goals of H2E. Additionally, NHHA provides environmental education programs. This June, NHHA will offer "Reducing Our Ecological Footprint, " a workshop that will present opportunities to minimize health care's environmental impact through improved purchasing and disposal choices."We're proud to be recognized for our environmental improvement efforts." said Debbie Augustine, environmental affairs coordinator at NHHA. "Our involvement in H2E reflects our belief that one critical way to promote the health of our communities is to protect the environment we all share."NHHA was one of 11 organizations in the U.S. chosen to receive the Champion's for Change Award at the First Annual H2E Environmental Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 8th at the annual meeting of the American Hospital Association in Washington, DC.

The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by brain injuries, including survivors, family members, and caregivers. They offer a range of programs and services focused on education, support groups, and community awareness to improve the lives of those impacted by acquired brain injuries. BIA-MA also provides resources for professionals in the field, including training and networking opportunities. The organization actively engages in public policy advocacy and community initiatives to promote understanding and prevention of brain injuries. Generated from the website