Save the date for incredABLE Day - June 23

Join us on Sunday, June 23!

Save the date incredABLE Day 2024 Sunday, June 23 Enjoy a day of family fun with the HMEA community! All ages and abilities welcome. Food | Fun & Games | Music | Raffles Goodie Bags | One mile walk | and much more!  www.hmea.org/incredableday Thank you to our sponsors! At HMEA, our mission is to teach, support, and empower people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to live meaningful lives of their choice. We envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated and where everyone contributes. That is the spirit of incredABLE Day, delivered through inclusive and accessible activities, entertainment, resources, and more! Proceeds raised through incredABLE Day are returned to our programs, to fuel our mission and make a real difference in the lives of the people we support. Thank you to this year's sponsors     Interested in sponsoring? Contact Diane Newark at   dnewark@advocates.org

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Reminder: Reserve your tickets for HMEA Presents Studio Two | A Tribute to The Beatles

Mark your calendar for February 17 and get your tickets now!

Live at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA on Saturday, February 17, 2024, HMEA Presents Studio Two: A Tribute to the Early Years of The Beatles! All tickets include event entry and access to the raffle area, cash bar, and complimentary dessert bar. Reserved tables with premium seating now available! Raffle tickets are available only at the event. Three for $5 and ten for $10! Learn More | Purchase Tickets All proceeds benefit the programs of HMEA, supporting more than 5,000 children, adults, and families throughout MA and RI. HMEA's mission is to teach, support, and empower people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to live meaningful lives of their choice. Thanks for your support! HMEA is proudly affiliated with

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HMEA fund raising concert at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 17

The British are coming! 

Tickets are on sale now for our annual Beatles tribute fundraiser at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin.

Swing by on February 17 to see and listen to our favorite Beatles tribute band - Studio Two - The Beatles Tribute! We’ll be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America, all in support of HMEA’s programs. A limited number of tickets are available with the link https://www.hmea.org/beatles/

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HMEA fund raising concert at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 17

Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023

Are you looking for a job built around helping others in an impactful community? Come check out HMEA’s Career Fair on September 29 in Franklin alongside our affiliate, Advocates.

You’ll be able to learn about all the new and different opportunities HMEA has to offer, including direct support staff, job developers, and more. For more details, sign up -> https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=af1a0c13-7d34-4706-8ef9-523173e6ab21

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Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023

Special Announcement from HMEA

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HMEA HMEA Board of Directors Announces CEO Retirement Last September, the Boards of Directors of both HMEA and Advocates strongly voted in favor of a full merger of both organizations with the goal of completing that merger in stages by July 1, 2024. Since last fall, HMEA and Advocates have made considerable progress toward full integration of Administration and Finance, with a plan to work towards an organizational design for Services that will best meet the needs of the individuals, families, employees, and communities we support. While all of this progress and momentum is great news for both organizations, it does come with some bittersweet news as well.  Jule Gomes Noack, President and Chief Executive officer of HMEA, has decided that now is the right time for her to transition into retirement after more than 36 years with the organization. With the merger on track and a strong senior leadership team remaining in place at HMEA, Jule believes that her work is complete, and that the successful merger is a fitting capstone to her career.  Jule's last day will align with the next merger milestone date which is June 30, 2023. Jule has made it clear that she is committed to remaining a resource and advisor to the new organization. As such, she will be available to share her institutional knowledge and provide guidance beyond the end of June.  While we are very sad to see her go, we respect and support her decision and will now turn our attention to celebrating her incredible career and contributions. Jule Gomes Noack Retiring President & CEO Here are just a few highlights from Jule's career at HMEA... Jule joined HMEA in 1987 as the agency's first clinical coordinator and has worked directly in or managed nearly every program, service, and administrative role within the organization. For the past 16 years, she has been a key member of HMEA's executive leadership team and has served as President/CEO since 2020. She led the creation and expansion of the agency's Quality, Learning and Performance department, which is focused on ensuring the highest levels of service quality, improving staff development methods to address a diverse workforce, and measuring performance outcomes in all divisions and departments throughout the organization.  Jule has also been the champion and driving force behind the development of HMEA's diversity initiative which promotes a culture of inclusion with a strong focus on a resolution of respect and a 'No Place for Hate' workplace. HMEA employees come from more than 38 different countries.  She also successfully led the organization through one of the most challenging times in recent history with the confluence of a global pandemic, racial reckoning, and political unrest.  We are incredibly grateful to Jule for her dedication as a servant leader in support of social justice for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and the staff who support them.  Please join us in thanking and honoring Jule for all she has done and celebrating with her as she embarks on her next chapter. The Advocates and HMEA Administration and Boards of Directors are working together on a plan for leadership succession, and information including the timeline for merger will be shared in the next few weeks.

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Tickets are Going Fast: HMEA Presents Studio Two | A Tribute to The Beatles at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 25

Don't Miss your Chance to Dance!

Everyone is invited for a night of live music at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA on Saturday, February 25, 2023! HMEA is pleased to present: Studio Two: A Tribute to the Early Years of The Beatles! All tickets include event entry, door prize drawing entry, access to the cash bar, raffle area, and complimentary dessert bar. Reserved tables with premium seating now available! Door Prize valued at $500 Raffle Prize packages valued at $250 and up Don't miss your chance to dance the night away - and win BIG! Purchase Tickets Prizes include: Apple AirPods Pro + Apple Gift Card | Stainless Steel Patio Heater + Craft Cocktail Set | SoloStove Stainless Firepit + Yeti Tumblers | Charcoal Smoker + BBQ Tools Set | & More! Share On Facebook Share on LinkedIn Benefits include free event tickets, bonus raffle and door prize tickets, and an exclusive opportunity to meet the band! With sponsor levels starting at just $100, there's something to meet every budget! View Sponsor Opportunities Set up for the event, greet guests, sell raffle tickets, take photos, and help with other important volunteer roles. Volunteers receive free event admission, 10 free raffle tickets, a door prize drawing entry, access to the dessert bar, and as much time on the dance floor as they'd like! Must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer. Volunteer shifts can be flexible, depending on ability and availability. Questions about volunteering? Contact Sam Shepherd sshepherd@hmea.org Sign Up to Volunteer All proceeds benefit the programs of HMEA, supporting more than 5,000 children, adults, and families throughout MA and RI. HMEA's mission is to teach, support, and empower people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to live meaningful lives of their choice. Thanks for your support!

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