In the Community
NEADS Earns 19th Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
NEADS’ strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 19th consecutive year that NEADS has earned this distinction, making the organization one of the longest-standing nonprofits to hold the rating and placing it at the top of Charity Navigator’s 10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings list.
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The Places They Go
One of the most important jobs a Puppy Raiser has is to help the NEADS dogs feel comfortable in many different situations, around many people. They do this by making sure they have plenty of real-world exposure to different sights, sounds, and people.
But what does that look like day to day? Dana, who has raised two puppies for NEADS and is currently raising her third puppy, shares a few highlights of her puppy raising experience with the two pups she’s raised. What a journey!
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Spirit Award 2020 – Dr. Cynthia Crosson
Each year, NEADS presents its Spirit Award to a volunteer or group of volunteers who passionately exudes the energy, values, and commitment to our mission over an extended period of…
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NEADS Breeding Center Property Offers Unique Training Opportunity for Sterling Fire Department
Prior to beginning construction on the new NEADS Breeding Center, two existing structures on the property were scheduled for demolition. Recognizing a unique opportunity, NEADS CEO Gerry DeRoche offered the Sterling Fire Department the buildings for training purposes before the demolition. And so, over the course of several evenings, Sterling fire fighters had the chance to train under very realistic conditions.
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2020 Falmouth Road Race Team NEADS Runner Spotlight
Sixteen runners have raised nearly $20k for NEADS by walking, running, and rolling the (virtual) annual 10k this year. Donations can be made to the fundraising team page until October 31. Way to go TEAM NEADS!
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Let’s Go to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Support for our Let’s Go coloring book donation program has been incredible. You purchased enough copies that we have now sent 200 books to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. This is…
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NEADS Plans Special Delivery for Patients at Franciscan Children’s Hospital
To celebrate the release of our new coloring and activity book, Let’s Go with NEADS Service Dogs Arnie and Zara, NEADS will be donating 1 copy for every book purchased to Franciscan Children’s Hospital (up to 200 copies). Written and designed by our own Lori Barrett, NEADS Creative Media Specialist, this fun and educational “A to Z” activity/coloring book is centered around words and phrases related to Service Dogs…
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A Caring Community Opens Its Doors to NEADS Service Dogs in Training
When NEADS brought several puppies to Trinity Church in Concord (MA) to introduce weekend puppy raising to the congregation, Stephen and Jen Newbold knew right away it was something they wanted to be part of.
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NEADS Service Dogs in Training Visit Pearl Street Home
Seven NEADS Service Dogs in Training recently visited Open Sky’s Pearl Street, Leominster home for young adults. The visit was a win-win experience for both the pups and the residents.
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NEADS Nation Gets Dressed for World Class Service Dogs
“It takes an extraordinary dog to make an ordinary life,” Katelynne Steinke, with NEADS Service Dog Jones, told guests at the October 18th Get Dressed. Give Back. fundraiser for NEADS.…
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Heroes in Red Handkerchiefs
Rea Samuels, NEADS Puppy Raiser Instructor, recently organized a visit to the Campus School at Boston College, for a group of Puppy Raisers that offered a great exposure for the dogs, as well as a great time for the children.
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Remembering NEADS Volunteer Daniel Rice III, VMD
Dr. Daniel Rice III was a volunteer at NEADS for almost 11 years. He started off as a kennel volunteer, after his retirement from his 40-year career as a veterinarian…
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NEADS at the PawSox
NEADS Nation was out in full force at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI for the June 23 PawSox game against the Indianapolis Indians. It was a beautiful day for a…
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Featured Donor: Maureen Manning, a Monthly Giving Supporter
Ask Maureen Manning how she learned about NEADS, and she’ll describe the 2014 condo association meeting where she first met Patrick Downes, Jessica Kensky, and NEADS Service Dog Rescue. They…
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Spirit Award 2019 – NEADS Voluntary Veterinarians
As part of the 77th graduation ceremony, held in April 2019, the NEADS Spirit Award was presented to nearly 50 voluntary veterinary professionals in recognition of their contributions, loyalty, and…
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