KDC is turning 50!
And we started celebrations with an exciting kickoff to our 50th Anniversary Year! KDC's First Founder’s Day was held on October 25th and resulted in a great turnout from staff, donors, community leaders and KDC board members. Ted Carr, the great nephew of our founder, Luella Hennessey Donovan, proudly accepted the Proclamation presented by Mary Beth Bernard, Assistant Town Manager of Foxboro. 

And the celebrations are just getting started! In November, Congressman Joe Kennedy III visited our Attleboro Early Intervention Program and read to the children and learned about KDC's history and more about Luella, who was the private-duty nurse for many of the Kennedy children, including his grandfather . Thank you Congressman for spending part of your morning with us!

We were delighted with the outcome of the start of our 50th Anniversary Year and are looking forward to a year full of celebrations in 2019. Mrs. Donovan would be proud of where we are today! #50yearsofKDC
Pictured Above: Congressman Joe Kennedy III with Monica Quinn, KDC's Attleboro Early Intervention Program Director.
WHEN: June 1 - 5:30p.m.

WHERE: Avenir. 1601 Main Street, Walpole, MA

HONORARY CHAIR : The Family of Luella Hennessey Donovan, Ted Carr

TRI-CHAIRS: Deb Felix, Anthony Karamas & Brad Pineault
50th Anniversary Gala
Kennedy-Donovan Center is turning 50 and we are bringing it back to where it all began, in Walpole. Come celebrate our 50th Anniversary Gala on June 1, 2019 at Avenir. We are excited to announce the Honorees as The Luella Hennessey Donovan Family, Ted Carr and our Tri-Chairs Deb Felix of The TJX Companies, Anthony Karamas and Brad Pineault from Fidelity Investments- all longtime supporters of KDC! Our founder, Mrs. Donovan, started in Walpole with four children in the basement of Blessed Sacrament Church. Today, we provide support to 10,000 individuals and families in more than 50% of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NEW CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT KDC

We are excited to welcome Simon Welsby to the KDC family! Simon comes to KDC with over 25 years of Development experience in nonprofits and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social History and Economics from the University of Hull in England. He has a passion for human services and is delighted and feels privileged to be joining KDC. He is excited for the opportunity to help drive fundraising forward to support our mission. We congratulate Simon and look forward to building a bright future with him on board!
YOUTH 'N' YOGA SESSIONS FOR KDC CHILDREN & FAMILIES

KDC's Attleboro Early Intervention Program has implemented a Youth 'n' Yoga Program for the children and families in our program and it has been quite a hit amongst participants! Did you know that yoga is not only a great exercise, but it also empowers children with special needs? It gives children a path to manage their behavior on their own, which is why yoga is so beneficial for our families. A healthy connection between a child and their caregiver significantly impacts the child's well-being, ability to learn and readiness for their future.
Other happenings throughout KDC:
- SAVE THE DATE! KDC's Annual Swing Fore the Kids Golf Tournament will be held on June 24th at the Plymouth Country Club. (more details to follow)

-Received a $12,000 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for our South Central Early Intervention Program.

-Obtained the highest level of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities with a 3-year accreditation.

-Raised over $12,000 for our Art That Heals event, all to benefit our New Bedford Programs and Services.
KDC is so grateful for The KAMP Construction Company and their continued commitment to our mission! In July, they held The Annual KAMP Cup with a portion of the proceeds to benefit KDC. Paul, along with his wife, Kim, and their family presented KDC with a check for $10,000 from the tournament. We presented them with artwork created by children in one of our Early Intervention Programs.Thank you KAMP! (Pictured above)
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