Boys and Girls Club of Newport County

Founded in 1916, Girls Inc. of Worcester is a non-profit organization. Formerly known as Worcester Girls Club, the firm serves 1,818 girls annually ranging in ages 5-18, at its facility located on Providence Street and through 14 direct services sites in schools, housing developments and program partnerships in greater Worcester. It is one of the leading national experts on girls issues and houses one of the largest research centers on girls in the United States at its National Resource Center (NRC) in Indianapolis. Girls Inc. of Worcester offers over 50 programs that primarily focus on careers and life planning, culture and heritage, health and sexuality, leadership, self-reliance/life skills and sports and adventure. Some of its program includes national scholarship program, after school programs, homework helpers, cooking, babysitting and special pre-teen and teen programs.

Founded in 1968, People, Incorporated is one of the largest multiservice corporations that serves individuals with disabilities in southeastern Massachusetts. The organization maintains a staff of more than 300 employees. It supports Greater Fall River Early Intervention, which is a community-based program certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This program includes developmental play groups, behavior management assistance and hippotherapy services. People, Incorporated operates the Young Parents Learning Center, as well as administers various early intervention programs to serve pregnant and postpartum women. Its early intervention programs include health screening, prenatal care, emotional support and nutritional counseling services. In addition, the organization offers several residential, employment, and community and family support services. Located in Fall River, Mass., People, Incorporated is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The organization is funded by the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Foundations.