Community engagement in action
The Guild for Human Services is one of 17 organizations participating in a work group as part of the Community Life Engagement (CLE) in Action Project.
Adult program celebrates 10th anniversary
In an industry with high levels of burnout and turnover, The Guild’s adult program has built up a culture of long-term service. 52% of current staff have been with The Guild for more than two years and 12 staff were recognized in 2024 for 10 years of service in the adult program.
The Guild manages 15 adult homes, each with a different dynamic and backstory, underscoring the individuality and diversity of our residents. Of the 74 residents living in these homes, 46 were students at The Guild School before turning 22 and moving into adult services.
Bridging the Distance: Quilting Connections
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Guild residents were separated from families, caregivers, and the community for 77 days. During this confusing and scary time, virtual connections became not just common place but vitally important for connection. Many of the individuals living in Guild residences experience congenital or acquired communication disorders associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and multiple disabilities.
The Guild’s Nikki Bryant Recognized as Outstanding Provider by DDS Northeast Region
Nikki Bryant, M.Ed, BCBA, Behavior Clinician at The Guild, was recognized as an Outstanding Provider at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Metro North Area Office Provider Recognition Celebration Event on June 26.
The Guild Nominates Two Staff Members for ANCOR Award
The Guild for Human Services was pleased to nominate Hajara Nalwanga, Overnight Shift Lead at Walnut House and Karl Bernard, Residential Assistant at Sudbury House for the 2024 Direct Support Professional of the Year awards program hosted by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)! ANCOR is a national association of community-based service providers that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Guild for Human Services Announces a CARF Three-Year Accreditation
CARF International announced that The Guild for Human Services has been accredited for a period of three years for its youth and adult residential programs. The latest accreditation is the second consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the accrediting body, CARF International, has awarded to The Guild.
The Guild Receives $10,000 Grant from Community Foundation for MetroWest
The Guild for Human Services is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation for MetroWest.
The funds will be used towards The Guild’s adult services program that provides housing and person-centered, trauma-informed care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Adult Behavioral Services: Increasing Skills, Improving Lives
For Nikki Bryant and Sydney Mountzouris, no two days at The Guild are alike.
Ask the Expert: Nonprofit Financial Management Strategies and Global Markets
In today’s financial climate, it’s more important than ever for nonprofit organizations to consider cash and investment management strategies to fulfill long-term objectives. Many organizations do this by utilizing financial markets, which are systems by which individuals and businesses can secure and raise funds.
The Power of Self-Advocacy
On a warm July morning at Walpole House, Thomas K. opens his laptop and greets his classmates online. For the next hour and a half, he and his peers learn about effective communication strategies and the importance of active listening.