We’ve included in our Mission the support of a few local non-profit organizations in which we believe strongly and whose missions complement the SaVorii philosophy. Please join us in supporting these wonderful organizations..
St. Francis House
Rehabilitation Programs for the Poor and Homeless
Since 1984, St. Francis House has welcomed poor and homeless men and women who fear that their best days are behind them. SFH provides comprehensive services, wrap-around support, and a hope that inspires our guests to envision what their lives can become: productive, healthy, fulfilling. At St. Francis House, the mission and approach are simple: believe in the worth of every human being, when people have the right tools, change can happen. Big change. In the past year, we have: Served more than 382,588 meals Provided more than 8,700 showers Distributed more than 13,000 changes of clothes Provided more than 16,000 counseling sessions Partnered with Boston Health Care for the Homeless to provide nearly 9,000 medical appointments Advised guests in more than 10,000 sessions on substance abuse, housing, employment, legal matters, and other issues Trained 156 people in our First Step Employment Program Graduated the 97th class from the Moving Ahead Program (MAP), our vocational rehabilitation program, whose alumni now number more than 1,100 Housed 62 men and women in our Next Step Housing Program.
Bikes Not Bombs
Bikes Not Bombs promotes bicycle technology as a concrete alternative to war and environmental destruction. For more info, please see:
http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/
Triangle, Inc
Through support, challenge and opportunity, Triangle, Inc. empowers people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich, fulfilling lives. Triangle is committed to helping the world realize that we are all people with ability. The Triangle School-to-Career Program run by Director, Kathy Passalacqua, is a valuable resource for small businesses. Kathy and her creative crew offer design advice, product development ideas, and, above all, hard working, skilled employees!
EMPLOYERS: INCREASE YOUR BOTTOM LINE! Triangle realizes that every hire needs to have a positive impact on the bottom line. Triangle: Pre-screens candidates and only recommends candidates who are qualified to contribute to a company’s success Provides on-site job coaching that helps candidates develop strategies for success so that trainers can return to their responsibilities in a timely manner. Encourages retention by helping employees overcome barriers to success and provides custom assistance at employers’ request. Collaboration is the key to success. Hands-on job training and employment tours take place at companies like Clarks Companies, The N.A, New England Coffee. Past partners include Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Sheraton Hotels.
Northeast ARC
Northeast Arc delivers life long support services to people with developmental disabilities. With your help, these individuals are given an opportunity to live a happy and normal life.
Heritage Business Services provides subcontracting services to over fifty companies, many of them among the region’s largest firms. We are also an excellent resource for finding qualified, hard working employees for local businesses. We are proud of our service, our workmanship and our record of success in delivering a quality product at a competitive price. For more info, please see:
http://www.ne-arc.org/
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning at 6 months of age. The 3.9 million families served annually by Reach Out and Read read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies, stronger language skills, and a six-month developmental edge over their peers. For more info, please see:
http://www.reachoutandread.org/
