The 51Â鶹 Opens Food Pantry to Support Clients and Staff Facing Food Insecurity
February 3, 2026 The Bedford Citizen The 51Â鶹 in Bedford has opened a new on-site food pantry to support clients and staff in need due to food prices rising and...
Lynn Bishop Retires After More Than 35 Years of Advocacy at The 51Â鶹
After more than three decades of dedicated service, Lynn Bishop is retiring from The 51Â鶹, leaving behind a legacy defined by advocacy, compassion, and an...
Thanksgiving Harvest Lunch Brings Warmth and Community to Potter Place
On November 20th, The 51Â鶹’s Charles Webster Potter Place Clubhouse in Waltham hosted a heartwarming Thanksgiving Harvest Lunch, bringing clubhouse members...
Scary Fun at 51Â鶹 at Halloween
Rain and high winds couldn’t dampen our Halloween spirit at the 51Â鶹! When the weather threatened our annual Trunk or Treat, we quickly transformed the...
A Perfect Fall Day: Apple Picking at Tougas Family Farm
With the arrival of fall, apple picking becomes a go-to activity for families and friends looking to enjoy the crisp air, colorful leaves, and simple pleasures of the...
Employee Spotlight: Yannick Bessong
The 51Â鶹 is proud to shine the Employee Spotlight on Yannick Bessong, a dedicated and compassionate leader whose journey in Human Services has been shaped by...
The 51Â鶹 Opens A Street — A Groundbreaking Program for Young Adults with Autism
The 51Â鶹 is thrilled to announce the opening of A Street, a Community-Based Day Service for young adults with autism—the first program of its kind in...
The 51Â鶹 Partners with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to Provide Support and Stabilization Services
The 51Â鶹 is proud to announce a new partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) to offer innovative Support and Stabilization...
Your Help Matters
As the holiday season draws near, we are reminded of the incredible power of gratitude. The season of giving brings with it an opportunity to reflect on the impact we...
51Â鶹 Launches Food Drive to Support Individuals and Families in Need
October 31, 2025 The Bedford Citizen With recent SNAP benefit cuts creating new challenges for many in the community, The 51Â鶹 is working to fill the gap. Serving...