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Leominster Credit Union Donates 14 Computers to Perkins
Lancaster, MA – Local business, Leominster Credit Union, donates 14 laptop computers to Perkins in Lancaster, MA. Perkins and Leominster Credit Union’s team members met safely outside on the Perkins campus in Lancaster, MA for the donation.
Leominster Credit Union (LCU) has been a friend of Perkins since the 1990s, providing much-needed support throughout the years. In September 2020, LCU donated 20 desktop computers to Perkins due to their staff transitioning to laptops earlier on in the pandemic. The new donation of 14 laptops will be used to replace aging units used by staff members.
“We’re so grateful to Leominster Credit Union for their donation. Laptops have become essential to many staff members, especially in the past 18 months, and this donation comes at a great time. Equipping staff with good laptops is critical to supporting the day-to-day work and operations,” says Steve Young, Perkins Vice President of Facilities and Technology.
Perkins residential students have remained full-time and in-person since the start of the pandemic in 2020, while day students transitioned from a virtual learning platform in the spring of 2020 to a fully in-person educational program on campus last summer. Other programs, such as Perkins Behavioral Health, have been utilizing telehealth services since March 2020.
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About LCU
Founded in 1954, Leominster Credit Union (LCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a full range of deposit, lending and other financial services. Headquartered in Leominster, MA, LCU is proud to claim nearly 50,000 members and more than $700 million in assets. LCU has seven branch locations in Leominster, Clinton, Holden, North Leominster, Sterling and Worcester with ATM services at all branch locations. LCU also provides 24 hour banking via Mobile and Online services. Visit leominstercu.com or call 800-649-4646.
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Connected, Capable, Healthy
Dear friends, Millions of children and adults are affected by mental health challenges annually. The unprecedented year we have come through has sent those numbers skyrocketing across all age groups. Isolation, family economic struggles, a scary disease spreading rapidly and unpredictably, and loss on so many fronts made existing mental health conditions worse and triggered… Continue Reading
Perkins Celebrates Recognition Week
Lancaster, MA – On Thursday, June 11 2021, Perkins held its annual outdoor Senior March on their Lancaster campus, followed by a virtual livestream and modified in-person version of the annual Recognition Day Ceremony on Saturday, June 19. Students from across New England were recognized for their achievements over the past challenging academic year. Similar to last year when… Continue Reading
The Perkins Conroy Speakers Series Presents Dr. Kristen Lee
On Thursday, April 8th, the Perkins Conroy Speakers series held its third virtual event, “Cultivating Resilience in Complex Times” with internationally recognized, award-winning behavioral science professor, clinician, author, and activist, Dr. Kristen Lee. We’ve all been navigating this global pandemic and the escalating mental health crises can take their toll on all of us. Resilience is… Continue Reading
Perkins Behavioral Health Receives Nashoba Valley Health Care Fund Grant
Perkins Behavioral Health in Lancaster is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Nashoba Valley Health Care Fund to support comprehensive behavioral health services in the Nashoba Valley region. The grant was awarded in February, following a competitive application process. The Nashoba Valley Healthcare Fund awards grants annually to area organizations that work to maintain… Continue Reading
The Past Year
It’s been one year since the pandemic officially began. On this historic anniversary, we’re sharing an email from Michael Ames, our President & CEO, sent to staff this morning. Over the next week, we’ll also be sharing a few reflections and stories from students and staff about how this challenging (yet sometimes beautiful) year has inspired us and… Continue Reading
The 2020 Perkins Annual Report
We’re honored to share our 2020 Annual Report, Resilience, with you. The moment in history we are living through right now is difficult, testing the limits and abilities of humanity – but we remain in awe of the incredible RESILIENCE that our students, adults, staff, and community members have demonstrated. As we turn toward the future during this exciting… Continue Reading
The Perkins Year-End Data Summary
We’re proud to present the Perkins Year-End Data Summary for Fiscal Year 2020! Because of the data presented in this summary, Perkins employees can learn, grow, and improve as an agency as we continue to strive for excellence. Did you know… 100% of family respondents to our adult services survey said that they were satisfied or… Continue Reading
Meet Naomi
Naomi, who recently graduated from the Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS), came to us initially because she was out of options. After attending many other schools and experiencing bullying and isolation, she began refusing to attend school to avoid hurt and anxiety. Her guidance counselors and father knew they needed a special place for her as her isolation and detachment grew. Supported by her… Continue Reading
Perkins Welcomes 10 New Trustees and Bids Farewell to Two
Since September of this year, Doctor Franklin Perkins School (Perkins) has appointed 10 new Trustees through their affiliation agreement with Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps and their Annual Meeting on Friday, November 20, 2020. As part of the affiliation agreement with RFK Children’s Action Corps that took effect September 1st, eight Trustees from the… Continue Reading
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