The Wayside Multi-Service Center momentarily saw one-third of its budget disappear, with the removal of a federal grant. While the grant was restored within days, Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Program Director for Wayside Multi-Service Center, said it was both a stark reminder and a heartening response. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) grant accounts for…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Betsy Freedman Doherty 774-287-6418 (cell) [email protected] Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Wins 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award(s) for Innovation, Purpose & Values FRAMINGHAM, MA, April 15 – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network has announced that it is a 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner for the second consecutive…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2025 Contact: Betsy Freedman Doherty 774-287-6418 (cell) [email protected] Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Receives $20,000 Grant from Watertown Community Foundation to Provide Emergency Assistance for Local Families WATERTOWN, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi-Service Center in Watertown has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Watertown…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2024 Contact: Betsy Freedman Doherty 774-287-6418 (cell) [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wayside Youth & Family Support Network Named Boston Globe Top Workplace for Second Consecutive Year FRAMINGHAM, MA (December 8, 2024) – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is honored to be named a Boston Globe Top Workplace for 2024,…
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Know Your Rights and Stay Protected Did you know that most individuals lack clarity regarding their legal rights during police stops? Grasping your rights in such instances is essential for self-protection and the protection of all parties involved. Being pulled over by the police can be a a frightening experience. While police stops may be…
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You have Constitutional Rights Printable Cards Link: https://www.cfiaus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/know-your-rights-printable-cfia-1.pdf American Immigration Lawyers Association has developed Know Your Rights handouts for several scenarios and they can be printed out and placed within offices and centers: Know your Rights: https://www.miracoalition.org/news/know-your-rights/ Links to Know Your Rights Handouts: https://www.aila.org/library/know-your-rights-handouts-if-ice-visits-public ** available in over 9 different languages Click the cards…
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Here at Wayside Youth & Family, we believe in equipping our staff and clients with the necessary resources and supports needed to effectively handle any challenges or situations that they may arise. Below you will find a myriad of resources in reference to your rights and how to access assistance if necessary. Thank…
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In case you missed it! We are less than 30 days out until the Presidential election. Are you Registered and Ready to Vote? Top Reasons to exercise your Right to Vote: Elections Impact Your Everyday Life and Family: Voting is the language of democracy regardless of political affiliation. Voting is one of the main tools…
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On June 28, Wayside combined its annual summer staff event at Kimball Farm with the yearly staff awards celebration, creating a memorable day of recognition and fun. Attendees were greeted with printed boards displaying honorees’ names, and the President’s Award and Senior Leadership Awards were presented live during the event. Staff members enjoyed a day…
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By Aaliyah BannisterBatie, Vice President of Government Relations and Chief Diversity Office In case you missed it, on July 29, 2024, Governor Healy and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll signed a $57.78 Billion Fiscal Year 2025 Budget with the goal of addressing some of the state’s biggest challenges while building on the many strengths of the Massachusetts…
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