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Independence Associates, Inc., located in East Bridgewater, MA, is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities to live independently. They offer a variety of programs and services, including youth programs, advocacy, personal care management, and independent living skills training. The organization also provides options counseling and peer counseling to support individuals in making informed decisions about their care. Additionally, they offer community-based services specifically for veterans, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need for a more independent life. 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 Woburn Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes through advocacy, connection, and community impact. With a mission to drive local economic growth, the chamber offers a platform for networking, events, and philanthropic initiatives. Members benefit from a variety of resources including access to a member directory, event calendars, and opportunities for sponsorship and advertising. The chamber fosters a collaborative environment, serving as a hub for local businesses to thrive and engage with the community. Generated from the website