Programs For People, Inc.

02/06/2025

Congressional leaders are considering devastating cuts to Medicaid funding that would put access to mental health care at risk for millions of Americans. Will you join mental health advocates across the country today to urge Congress to protect Medicaid? nami.quorum.us/campaign/108964/

11/27/2023

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that starts at home in your own community - transforming the lives of people. Support Programs For People, Inc. in transforming the mental health of those we serve through group treatment and vocational opportunities!

https://givebutter.com/Programs-For-People

03/10/2023

It's time to get walking! The date for the NAMI Walk is Saturday, May 20th, and our team is registered. But don't worry, there's still time to get involved. You can sign up to walk with us, or to donate to our team’s campaign. Our fundraising goal is $3,500, and we need your help to get there!

https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=55656

Check back on our page to follow along as we get closer to the day. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

02/28/2023

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Check out the info below for tips on practicing eating disorder awareness everday. Looking for more info? Check out National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

02/16/2023

Alumni volunteering is a great way to give back to our current Rams. Thank you to our panelists for donating their time and knowledge! This will be a great night for networking and learning across generations.

JOIN US!
February 16th- 6:30 PM
On campus & virtually
Register at www.alumni.framingham.edu/nonprofit23

02/16/2023

It's never too early to talk about our favorite event of the year. PFP is excited to participate in our eighth annual NAMI walk, which is a fundraiser for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. We walk as a team to raise awareness of and funds for mental health resources.

The NAMI walk 2023 is set for Saturday, May 20 2023. Check out NAMI for more information.

Interested in donating now? Visit programsforpeople.org to get involved ASAP.

02/09/2023

Today is Blue Monday, which is rumored to be the most depressing day of the year. But is it? Research hasn't proved that there is any one day more depressing than all the others. It's a PR stunt that has cemented itself into modern culture.

02/07/2023

Let us introduce you to Laura Hughes, PMHCNS-BC, our executive director since 2015. Laura is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, with a Master of Science in Nursing from the MGH Insitute of Health Professionals. She has worked in many different levels of care within the outpatient sector, including as a couselor at PFP.

Laura loves hiking and spending time with family and pets. She wanted to share this quote with you - “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.”

Learn more about Laura on our website!

02/02/2023

All of us at PFP are excited to formally introduce our new website programsforpeople.org! The website has tons of new features, but most notably we now accept online donations.

We partnered with students at Framingham State University for this website re-design and we are thrilled with the results. We know this website will help us connect with even more clients and create deeper connections. The site is now completely live so please go check it out, the link is in on our page!

01/04/2023

11/14/2022

As you think about what you will be ordering from Amazon in the coming months, please consider using Amazon Smile to support Programs For People, Inc. You can use the link below and it does not cost you anything extra!

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Programs For People Inc. Support us every time you shop.

05/28/2021

Programs For People, Inc. is especially proud to be awarded the Cummings Grant in 2021, signifying the third time that we have been chosen for a grant through the Foundation’s competitive selection process. The Cummings Grant affirms our dedication to serving people with mental health challenges who have been especially affected during this past year of social isolation, stress, and anxiety related to the pandemic. Thank you Cummings Foundation!