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2023: What’s the Word?
As we entered a New Year, we had a question for the Nonotuck community: What’s your “word” for 2023? Instead of a New Year’s resolution, what’s one word you’d like to focus on for your own wellness and betterment for 2023? The results are nothing short of inspirational. There’s still time for you to share […]
Connect With Us On Social Media!
Let’s stay connected! With an ever-growing selection of virtual events, our Youtube channel is an excellent way to stay up to date on Nonotuck happenings. All Nonotuck events—including discussions, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion events—live on our Youtube page, as well as numerous trainings and topical videos. You can even subscribe to the page so you […]
Nonotuck Unites to Discuss Vulnerability
What is vulnerability, how does it manifest in our lives, and how can we best practice it? The Nonotuck community recently came together to discuss these topics and others as part of our ongoing “Food for Thought” series. The session, well-attended by the Nonotuck community all over the state, featured discussion inspired by Dr. Brené […]
Wellness: What’s Your Word for 2023?
As we enter a New Year, we have a question for the Nonotuck community: What’s your “word” for 2023? Instead of a New Year’s resolution, what’s one word you’d like to focus on for your own wellness and betterment for 2023? Share your answer with us, and we’ll share on the Nonotuck website and social […]
Nonotuck to Host Supported Decision Making Workshop
The Nonotuck community is invited to take part in an informative celebration of December’s Universal Human Rights month this Tuesday, January 10 at 11 a.m. “Supportive Decision Making Workshop With Bob Fleischner” will explore Supportive Decision Making (SDM), and the role Nonotuck has played in the innovative SDM pilot program. Pareticipants are able to join […]
Nonotuck Community Encouraged to ‘Rise’ with Kripalu
The Nonotuck community is encouraged to take part in a series of in-person and online programs through the Kriplau Institute in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. As part of our Wellness Initiative, we have built a strong partnership with Kripalu, and since 2015 many of our team members have attended RISE workshops, and have been greatly impacted by […]
How Nonotuck Celebrates the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, we asked our community to share their favorite holiday traditions! From movies to pajamas to tasty remembrances of family members, Nonotuck has a rich list of holiday traditions. Read on for more information; if you want to submit yours, email Joshua Murray. Thom Carey, Care Manager, Harvard “My Christmas […]
Get to Know: Wellness Coordinator Jannelle Robinson
Jannelle Robinson has been a “wearer of many hats” since beginning work at Nonotuck as a Care Manager in 2012. After leaving the organization in 2015 to work as RISE Coordinator and complete her Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires, she returned in 2019, first as the Marketing […]
‘Home is the Heart’ Gathering Portrays Shared Living Across Borders
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. (on behalf of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation as well as its American and international partners) is proud to have recently contributed to Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering. This brand new event celebrating shared living all over the globe took place virtually on […]
Join Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee!
The Nonotuck community is invited to join our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee! The DEI committee celebrates the diversity of Nonotuck and our greater communities with events, conversation, and continued learning. New voices, ideas, and perspectives to support the committees’ efforts are always welcome. Committee co-chairs Jannelle Robinson and Nichole Bourke were both recently […]
Get to Know: Placement Specialist Nichole Bourke
Nichole Bourke has worked as a Placement Specialist for Nonotuck Resource Associates since 2015, and served as the co-chair of Nonotuck’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion {DEI} committee since its inception in 2020. She lives in Springfield with her two daughters and husband. Nichole and committee co-chair Jannelle Robinson were recently honored for their work leading […]
Native American Heritage Month 2022 at Nonotuck
Nonotuck Resource Associates recently wrapped up another enlightening celebration of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) this November. We started the month by acknowledging the lands our offices sit on. This was made possible by the website through Native Land Digital. Nayana LaFond We were honored to host artist and activist Nayana Lafond, who spoke of […]
Nonotuck Hosts Artist Nayana LaFond
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. was proud to recently host renowned artist Nayana LaFond as part of our Native American Heritage Month celebrations. About the Artist Nayana Lafond has been selling her art around the world since the age of 14. She has owned and run a cafe, a record label, as well as working as […]
Nonotuck Hosts Singer/Activist Alexis Raeana
Nonotuck Resource Associates was proud to recently host Indigenous model, singer, and activist Alexis Raeana as part of a month-long celebration of Native American Heritage Month at Nonotuck. Watch Alexis’s presentation below: About Alexis Alexis Raeana (She, Her, Hers) is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. She is the CEO of […]
Native American Heritage Month: Listen and Learn
Nonotuck capped our Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) festivities by coming together as a community to learn, reflect upon the events we attended, and more this week.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2022 with Nonotuck
This November we will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month. We hope you will join us in learning and connection as we honor the voices of Indigenous People. Nonotuck to Host Artist Nayana LaFond – Tuesday, November 15th at 1:00 pm The event will take place via Zoom and can be accessed here – Join […]
Native American Heritage Month: Exploring the Lands We Work On
Last year, we encouraged our community to explore what tribes tended to the land where we live and work through Native Land Digital. This year, we are recognizing each tribe whose land our Nonotuck offices sits on. Many tribes were forcefully removed from their lands and much healing can come from acknowledging those who came […]
Nonotuck DEI Committee Co-Chairs Honored
The co-chairs of Nonotuck’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee were recently honored by the Association of Developmental Disability Providers (ADDP). Placement Specialist Nichole Bourke and Wellness Coordinator Jannelle Robinson received the prestigious ADDP DE&I award at their Annual Membership Meeting in September. The DE&I award recognizes provider organizations promoting continued diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
Join Us for ‘Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering’
Nonotuck Resource Associates, Inc. (on behalf of the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation as well as its American and international partners) is excited to announce Home is the Heart of Shared Living: An International Gathering. This brand new event takes place virtually via Zoom on November 3 (10 AM EST to 2:15 PM […]
Nonotuck, Kripalu Team Up for Mindfulness
This past June four members of the Nonotuck community traveled to the Berkshires to attend an in-person RISE program at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Kripalu is a leader in yoga- and mindfulness-based education, dedicated to serving people and communities in realizing their full potential through the transformative wisdom and practice of yoga. Kripalu […]