Community Connections Inc.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Community Connections. Today we’re grateful for everyone who helps build a more inclusive community. Each of us is a community connector, creating moments of belonging, and empowering the people we serve to shine in the places they call home.

11/26/2025

November is National Family Caregiver Month. We are deeply grateful to all families and caregivers for your unwavering dedication. Your partnership with us, your trust in our services, and the privilege you give us to be part of your loved ones’ lives mean so much. Caregivers give so much every single day. We remain committed to advocating for you, and for the rights of people with disabilities on this journey.
Wishing all families a Thanksgiving filled with traditions, love, and joy. 🧡

11/25/2025

We are expressing our immense appreciation to the Arbella Insurance Foundation.
Community Connections is deeply honored to be recognized as one of 20 nonprofit organizations across New England selected for Arbella’s 20th Anniversary initiative!
This recognition underscores our commitment to quality services grounded in authentic community for adults with disabilities. A heartfelt thank you to Baldwin Insurance for nominating us.
This generous $20,000 award from the Arbella Insurance Foundation helps us continue being true community connectors, providing life-enriching services that promote optimal independence and engagement.

11/25/2025

Congratulations to Lisa Mello, our 2025 Employee of the Year! Lisa began working for Community Connections in 1995, and is beloved throughout the organization for her unrivaled dedication, compassion, and integrity. Her work in individual home support has touched the lives of many participants and families throughout her three decades of service. Lisa is known for going above and beyond for the people she serves, making herself available to support no matter the time of day. Please join us in congratulating Lisa for this well-deserved recognition!

11/24/2025

As the holiday season approaches, Community Connections is expressing gratitude for our incredible team and community.
Today, we’re starting with our incredible staff.
We are deeply grateful for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to the people we serve. This morning, we celebrated our team at our annual Employee Service Awards, honoring employees who have reached service milestones ranging from 5 years all the way to multiple decades with our organization. We also awarded Joe Krajewski, our Chief Operating Officer, with a Lifetime Achievement award for his remarkable 39 years with Community Connections.
Thank you to every member of our team for the HEART you bring to our mission, today and every day.

11/21/2025

Exciting news! Community Connections is opening a new Community Based Day Supports program in Plymouth this December. We are now accepting referrals and applications for young adults ready for connection, purpose, and meaningful community involvement.
The program empowers participants to build skills, explore interests, and take steps on the path to community integrated employment. Learn more on our website in the comments.
Questions or interested in applying? Contact Gretchen Arvanitopoulos at garvanitopoulos@ccimass.org.

11/18/2025

Our Thanksgiving Coffee Hour at The Center on Main brought together participants, community partners, and neighbors for a morning filled with connection, creativity, and gratitude. We were thrilled with the total attendance of over 50 people!

From games and card-making to our Gratitude Wall and decorating sleeves for Identity Coffee, it was a joyful reminder of what community can do when we come together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! Coffee Hour happens every Monday at 10:00am in Taunton, we’d love to see you there.

11/16/2025

Start of your week by Sharing the Warmth this winter!
Community Connections is teaming up with Children’s Cove for a Winter Gear Drive to keep kids and adults in our community warm all season long.
Your donations will help benefit Children’s Cove and bring comfort to our neighbors who need it most.
👉 Clean out your closets, pick up an extra pair of mittens while you shop, and help us share the warmth this winter. Drop offs begin this MONDAY! Nov 17!

11/12/2025

We celebrated the grand re-opening of our Fairhaven program last Friday!

Thanks to the incredible dedication of our team and partners, we successfully modernized and redesigned the space without closing for a single day.

We’re grateful to our community partners who made this event extra special. The One SouthCoast Chamber helped us mark the occasion with an official ribbon cutting led by our program participants, along with a special certification. State Representative Mark Sylvia also honored Community Connections with a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Special thanks to:
State Representative Tony Cabral
State Representative Mark Sylvia
Mike O’Sullivan and One SouthCoast Chamber
Elizabeth Duffy and the DDS New Bedford Area Office team

To all of our staff, participants, and families-Thank you all for joining us to celebrate this exciting milestone!

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and celebrate the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. 💙

Across Community Connections, employees are wearing wristbands as a symbol of gratitude. Our veterans are receiving special wristbands in recognition of their service.

As our CEO Katie Driscoll shared: “We extend our deepest respect and appreciation to all veterans for their courage, commitment, and the invaluable contributions they make to our country.”

11/10/2025

JOIN US next Monday, November 17 for a special Thanksgiving edition of Coffee Hour @ The Center on Main ! This FREE event includes card making and other seasonal crafts in a beautiful setting. Come join us in conversation, connection, and giving thanks!

11/07/2025

Advocacy starts with knowing where to begin. Our new Advocacy page gives you the tools, resources, and confidence to make your voice heard for people with disabilities. Learn how to take action, share your story, and join us in creating more inclusive communities.

At Community Connections, we believe everyone has the power to help build a more inclusive world. Advocacy is for anyone who wants to stand up for the rights, dignity, and independence of people with disabilities.