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Making life more meaningful for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Walnut Street Center, Inc.

is a nonprofit, human service agency that provides comprehensive support services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities and their families. The agency was founded in 1970 by parents who wanted supports for their children, and other adults who had similar needs, in their community. Walnut Street Center now provides services to people who live in the communities of Medford, Somerville, Cambridge and Arlington, Massachusetts.

03/12/2026

🌟 We're Hiring — Come Meet Us!

Walnut Street Center is proud to be a featured employer at the Health & Human Services Job Fair hosted by the City of Cambridge Office of Workforce Development!
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Central Square Library | 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities, we'd love to connect with you. Come learn about our open positions, meet our team, and take your next step toward a career that truly matters.

💙 For 54 years, Walnut Street Center has been dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities live engaged, meaningful lives — and it takes a dedicated team to make that mission a reality.

Tip: Research our programs and open positions at wscinc.org before the fair!
We'll see you there. ✨

02/24/2026

❄️ Closure Update — Tuesday 2/24

WSC's Day Services and Administrative Offices will remain closed on Tuesday, 2/24 as we continue to deal with winter weather conditions.

Residential and IHS programs will continue normal operations.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Stay safe out there! ⛄

02/23/2026

❄️ Snow Day Closure Notice

Due to today's winter weather, WSC's Day Services and Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, 2/23.

Please note that Residential and IHS programs will continue normal operations.

Stay warm and safe out there, we'll see everyone when we're back! ⛄

01/26/2026

⭐ MVP Sponsor Spotlight: Our Game Changers ⭐

MVPs elevate the game. Our MVP Sponsors elevate lives.
Celebrating the organizations making our Jan 26th Celtics Fundraiser possible:
🏢 US Roofing
🛡️ USI Insurance Services
💻 Direct IT
💼 Mutual of America
🏢 Philadelphia Insurance Companies
🏗️ CIL
🚗 Enterprise Fleet Management
📊 Marsh McLennan Agency
🤝 BDS

The MVP Impact:
Your support funds clinical day programs, residential care, employment prep, and community integration for 200+ adults with intellectual disabilities.

You're not just sponsors, you're partners in creating meaningful lives. Thank you for believing in potential, dignity, and independence! 💚🏀

01/23/2026

🥇 Our Champion Sponsors = Real Champions 🥇

These organizations don't just support our mission, they champion it. Proudly recognizing the sponsors powering our Jan 26th Celtics Fundraiser:
🏦 Needham Bank
⚖️ Hirsch, Roberts and Weinstein
🏥 Blue Cross Blue Shield
🏗️ RL Construction Group
💙 Acti-Kare
🏦 Rockland Trust

Why "Champions"?
Because they invest in more than an event—they invest in:
✨ 200+ adults finding community
✨ Residential homes filled with dignity
✨ Day programs that build skills & confidence
✨ A community that sees ability, not disability

Every donation creates ripples. Every sponsor changes lives.
Thank you for choosing to be champions of meaningful lives! 💚🏀

01/22/2026

🏆 Hall of Fame Spotlight: Smith Sullivan & Brown 🏆

Not all heroes wear capes, some show up year after year to champion meaningful lives.
Smith Sullivan & Brown is our Hall of Fame Sponsor for our 10th Annual Celtics Fundraiser (Jan 26th), and their dedication speaks volumes.

Their consistent support helps us provide:
-Comprehensive day programs
-24-hour residential services
-Community integration opportunities
-Person-centered care for 200+ adults annually

This isn't just sponsorship, it's partnership. It's believing that every person deserves dignity, independence, and community.

Thank you for making life more meaningful with us! 💚🏀

01/21/2026

🏀 Our 10th Annual Celtics Fundraiser is Almost Here! 🏀

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Walnut Street Center hosts our cherished tradition at TD Garden when the Boston Celtics take on the Portland Trail Blazers!

This special event brings our community together to support adults with intellectual disabilities while enjoying an unforgettable night of basketball and camaraderie. For a decade, this fundraiser has been more than just a game, it's a celebration of community, connection, and the meaningful lives we help create every day.

We're honored to recognize our incredible sponsors who make this event possible:
🏆 Hall of Fame Sponsor: Smith Sullivan & Brown
🥇 Champion Sponsors: Needham Bank | Hirsch, Roberts and Weinstein | Blue Cross Blue Shield | RL Construction Group | Acti Kare | Rockland Trust
⭐ MVP Sponsors: US Roofing | USI Insurance Services | Direct IT | Mutual of America | Philadelphia Insurance Companies | CIL | Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. | Marsh McLennan Agency | BDS

Your support transforms lives. Thank you for standing with us and the individuals we serve!
Learn more about Walnut Street Center: www.wscinc.org

01/13/2026

New year. New possibilities. Same mission.

January means fresh starts – and for Walnut Street Center, 2026 brings our biggest opportunity yet: opening our Bedford facility to serve 100+ additional adults with intellectual disabilities.
But we can't do it alone.

Right now, hundreds of families across Central Massachusetts are waiting for the comprehensive care their loved ones deserve. Your support in January helps us turn that waiting into reality.
Your gift today powers:
✓ Our Bedford expansion opening
✓ 24/7 residential care
✓ Day programs with nurses and therapists on-site
✓ Real pathways to development and community connection

Make 2026 the year we expand access and expand hope!
🔗 Donate: https://www.wscinc.org/
📱 Text WALNUT to 269-89

Every person deserves a meaningful life. Your January gift makes that possible.

12/09/2025

This holiday season, independence looks different for everyone. 🏠✨

For the adults we serve at Walnut Street Center, it might mean preparing their own breakfast in one of our residential homes. Volunteering at a local food pantry. Working on employment skills that lead to meaningful community participation. Or simply making choices about their own daily lives, choices many of us take for granted.

For 55 years, we've been proving that with the right support, every person can live with dignity and purpose in their community. As 2025 comes to a close, we're grateful for supporters who believe in this mission as deeply as we do!

Give before December 31st and make your tax-deductible donation count twice: once for your 2025 taxes, and every day for the individuals who depend on our services.
💙 Donate: www.wscinc.org/
💛 Text WALNUT to 269-89

12/02/2025

TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY! 💙💛

For 55 years, Walnut Street Center has been making life more meaningful for adults with intellectual disabilities. From our residential homes to our specialized day programs, every dollar you give today creates real impact!

Your Giving Tuesday gift helps adults with intellectual disabilities live engaged, meaningful lives in their communities.
🔗 Donate now: https://www.wscinc.org/
📱 Text WALNUT to 26989
👉 Share this post with a friend to spread the word!

Every gift—$25, $50, $100, or more—makes a difference. Will you join us in making life more meaningful today?

12/01/2025

🎁 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday – and your gift can change lives!

Since 1970, Walnut Street Center has been making life more meaningful for adults with intellectual disabilities across Greater Boston. Tomorrow, we're asking our community to help us continue this mission.

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity opens doors to dignity, purpose, and possibility.
Mark your calendar for tomorrow and join us in making a difference. Together, we're proving that meaningful lives are possible for everyone.

💙 Ready to give? Text WALNUT to 269-89 | Visit https://www.wscinc.org/

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Walnut Street Center! 🎃

Our staff brought their A-game with creative costumes this year, filling our halls with fun and festive spirit! From spooky to spectacular, it's been a treat seeing everyone get into the Halloween mood.

Halloween reminds us that joy and community can take many forms, and we're grateful to celebrate together with the incredible individuals we serve and the dedicated team members who make every day special!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 👻🍬

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291 Mystic Avenue
Medford, MA
02155

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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+16177761448

Website

http://www.wscinc.org/

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