News & Updates

Here is what is happening at The NEEDS Center

Save The Date: Spring Gala 2025

Save the date for our Spring Gala! Tickets for the event will go on sale March 1, 2025! Read More...

November 13th, 2024

NEEDS x WJC

Get your Master of Arts or Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) TUITION FREE! Read More...

October 27th, 2024

25th Annual Flutie 5K for Autism

The NEEDS Center was thrilled to be a Charity Partner for the Flutie 5K in 2024.  Being a part of an event with an organization that shares our mission was great! While most of our team was walking at the flagship event, we had teams in Florida and Cape Cod doing the ‘Flutie 5K Your Way!’ closer to their home. Read More...

September 23rd, 2024

Sunschein Photography @ NEEDS

The NEEDS Center had the pleasure of welcoming Sunschein Photography to our programs for a special portrait session. Photographer Marcie Randall, the creative force behind Sunschein Photography, brought her expertise and warm personality to each session, capturing stunning portraits of the individuals we support. Read More...

September 8th, 2024

Celebrating DSP Recognition Week

In honor of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, we celebrated all our hard working and dedicated DSP’s. Across The NEEDS Center organization, we had breakfast, lunch and other celebrations all week long to say ‘THANK YOU’ to all that make us great. Read More...

September 6th, 2024

Going Out To The Ball Game

We had an exciting evening at the ballpark as the Fisher Cats took on the Portland Sea Dogs! Everyone that came out to the game had a blast, all while supporting the NEEDS Center!  For every ticket purchased, the Fisher Cats donated a portion of the cost to The NEEDS Center.  Read More...

August 22nd, 2024

CareVote Voter Registration

This past August, The NEEDS Center partnered with CareVote, a non-partisan voter engagement initiative by the Providers' Council, to host three voter registration events in Tewksbury, Rowley and Beverly. Read More...

August 10th, 2024

Triangle's Beach-Ability

It was a perfect day for the beach on Saturday, August 10, as more than 150 people of all abilities came together for Triangle, Inc.’s annual Beach:Ability event. People we support in our residential programs packed their towels, sunscreen, beach umbrellas, and sandals for a fun day in the sun! Read More...

August 3rd, 2024

NEEDS @ Stars of the Spectrum

What an incredible time at the STARS of the Spectrum Music Festival! Despite the heat, everyone who attended had an amazing time celebrating the nation’s largest music festival by autistic artists, for the autism community. Read More...

July 2024

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

The NEEDS Center honored Disability Pride Month by sharing the voices and stories of the incredible people we support.  Read More...

April 6th, 2024

10th Anniversary Spring Gala

We celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The NEEDS Center at our ‘Decade of Making a Difference’ Gala event hosted at the Ipswich Country Club. It was a night filled with inspiration, gratitude, and community spirit!  Read More...

News & Updates

Here is what is happening at The NEEDS Center

Save The Date: Spring Gala 2025

Save the date for our Spring Gala! Tickets for the event will go on sale March 1, 2025! Read More...

November 13th, 2024

NEEDS x WJC

Get your Master of Arts or Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) TUITION FREE! Read More...

October 27th, 2024

25th Annual Flutie 5K for Autism

The NEEDS Center was thrilled to be a Charity Partner for the Flutie 5K in 2024.  Being a part of an event with an organization that shares our mission was great! While most of our team was walking at the flagship event, we had teams in Florida and Cape Cod doing the ‘Flutie 5K Your Way!’ closer to their home. Read More...

September 23rd, 2024

Sunschein Photography @ NEEDS

The NEEDS Center had the pleasure of welcoming Sunschein Photography to our programs for a special portrait session. Photographer Marcie Randall, the creative force behind Sunschein Photography, brought her expertise and warm personality to each session, capturing stunning portraits of the individuals we support. Read More...

September 8th, 2024

Celebrating DSP Recognition Week

In honor of Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, we celebrated all our hard working and dedicated DSP’s. Across The NEEDS Center organization, we had breakfast, lunch and other celebrations all week long to say ‘THANK YOU’ to all that make us great. Read More...

September 6th, 2024

Going Out To The Ball Game

We had an exciting evening at the ballpark as the Fisher Cats took on the Portland Sea Dogs! Everyone that came out to the game had a blast, all while supporting the NEEDS Center!  For every ticket purchased, the Fisher Cats donated a portion of the cost to The NEEDS Center.  Read More...

August 22nd, 2024

CareVote Voter Registration

This past August, The NEEDS Center partnered with CareVote, a non-partisan voter engagement initiative by the Providers' Council, to host three voter registration events in Tewksbury, Rowley and Beverly. Read More...

August 10th, 2024

Triangle's Beach-Ability

It was a perfect day for the beach on Saturday, August 10, as more than 150 people of all abilities came together for Triangle, Inc.’s annual Beach:Ability event. People we support in our residential programs packed their towels, sunscreen, beach umbrellas, and sandals for a fun day in the sun! Read More...

August 3rd, 2024

NEEDS @ Stars of the Spectrum

What an incredible time at the STARS of the Spectrum Music Festival! Despite the heat, everyone who attended had an amazing time celebrating the nation’s largest music festival by autistic artists, for the autism community. Read More...

July 2024

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

The NEEDS Center honored Disability Pride Month by sharing the voices and stories of the incredible people we support.  Read More...

April 6th, 2024

10th Anniversary Spring Gala

We celebrated the 10th Anniversary of The NEEDS Center at our ‘Decade of Making a Difference’ Gala event hosted at the Ipswich Country Club. It was a night filled with inspiration, gratitude, and community spirit!  Read More...

Special Events

GALA 2025 save the date FINAL VERSION

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GALA 2025 save the date FINAL VERSION

The NEEDS Center to Host Spring Gala at Ipswich Country Club on April 26, 2025

The NEEDS Center, a leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, is thrilled to announce its Spring Gala, taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Ipswich Country Club. The evening promises to bring together community members, supporters, and families for an unforgettable night filled with inspiration, entertainment, and the spirit of giving.

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2023 Annual Report

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Archived News & Updates

NEEDS Awarded $100,000 Grant

NEEDS Center Awarded Cummings Foundation Grant of $100,000 Over Five Years to Support Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD)

Learn more about the Cummings Foundation here

 

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Read more about our past events and updates

Spring 2018 Newsletter
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Spring 2019 Newsletter