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September 24, 2026

Inside this issue: event highlights, program updates, and stories showcasing the impact of The NEEDS Center community. Read More...

September 17, 2026

From September 13–19, The NEEDS Center celebrated Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, honoring the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our incredible DSPs. Read More...

August 31, 2026

The NEEDS Center’s second annual Swing Into Action Golf Classic brought golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and friends together at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on Monday, August 31, 2026. Read More...

June 8, 2026

Inside this issue: Spring Gala highlights, program updates, advocacy news, upcoming events, and stories showcasing the impact of The NEEDS Center community. Read More...

June 5, 2026

We were proud to participate in The Caring Force Merrimack Valley Rally on June 5 at Northern Essex Community College. Read More...

May 13, 2026

The NEEDS Center's Spring Gala Casino Night was an incredible evening! The event brought together supporters, staff, and friends for a night filled with Read More...

February 15, 2026

On February 15, the NEEDS Center gathered for our annual All Agency Party, one of our most anticipated events of the year! This is a joyful celebration of inclusion, friendship, and community. Read More...

February 13, 2026

The Tim Tebow Night to Shine, hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a worldwide celebration held every February. Night to Shine is a prom created especially for the people we support, and the entire night is all about them. Read More...

October 26, 2025

This year, The NEEDS Center proudly joined the Flutie 5K for Autism in multiple communities, bringing together people we support, their families, staff, and partners for a day of fitness and fun! ... Read More...

September 15, 2025

On September 15, 2025, The NEEDS Center hosted its inaugural Swing Into Action Golf Classic at the Ipswich Country Club... Read More...

September 13, 2025

On September 13, 2025, The NEEDS Center's community came together for a fun night at Delta Dental Stadium. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats suited up as the Buffalo Tenders to take on the Chesapeake Baysox...Read More...

 

September 11, 2025

From September 7–13, 2025, The NEEDS Center proudly celebrated Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This annual tradition is dedicated to honoring the incredible work done by our incredible DSPs...Read More...

This summer, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are turning up the heat and we’re thrilled to be part of the action! Join us as the NH Fisher Cats take the field as the Manchester Chicken Tenders: Buffalo edition for a special themed night of baseball, food, and fun. Read More...

 

June 19th, 2025

The NEEDS Center held its annual Juneteenth celebration, bringing together nearly every Massachusetts-based residence for a day filled with learning, fun, and community spirit. Read More...

May 22,2025

The NEEDS Center is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the Allison Keller Education Technology Grant. These funds will further help us provide technology within our vital services and programs.. Read More...

News & Updates

Here is what is happening at The NEEDS Center

September 24, 2026

Inside this issue: golf classic highlights, program updates, advocacy news, upcoming events, and stories showcasing the impact of The NEEDS Center community. Read More...

September 17, 2026

From September 13–19, The NEEDS Center celebrated Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, honoring the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our incredible DSPs. Read More...

August 31, 2026

The NEEDS Center’s second annual Swing Into Action Golf Classic brought golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and friends together at Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, Massachusetts, on Monday, August 31, 2026. Read More...

June 8, 2026

Inside this issue: Spring Gala highlights, program updates, advocacy news, upcoming events, and stories showcasing the impact of The NEEDS Center community. Read More...

June 5, 2026

We were proud to participate in The Caring Force Merrimack Valley Rally on June 5 at Northern Essex Community College. Read More...

May 13, 2026

The NEEDS Center's Spring Gala Casino Night was an incredible evening! The event brought together supporters, staff, and friends for a night filled with Read More...

February 15, 2026

On February 15, the NEEDS Center gathered for our annual All Agency Party, one of our most anticipated events of the year! This is a joyful celebration of inclusion, friendship, and community. Read More...

February 13, 2026

The Tim Tebow Night to Shine, hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a worldwide celebration held every February. Night to Shine is a prom created especially for the people we support, and the entire night is all about them. Read More...

October 26, 2025

This year, The NEEDS Center proudly joined the Flutie 5K for Autism in multiple communities, bringing together people we support, their families, staff, and partners for a day of fitness and fun! ... Read More...

September 15, 2025

On September 15, 2025, The NEEDS Center hosted its inaugural Swing Into Action Golf Classic at the Ipswich Country Club... Read More...

September 13, 2025

On September 13, 2025, The NEEDS Center's community came together for a fun night at Delta Dental Stadium. The New Hampshire Fisher Cats suited up as the Buffalo Tenders to take on the Chesapeake Baysox...Read More...

 

September 11, 2025

From September 7–13, 2025, The NEEDS Center proudly celebrated Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This annual tradition is dedicated to honoring the incredible work done by our incredible DSPs...Read More...

This summer, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats are turning up the heat and we’re thrilled to be part of the action! Join us as the NH Fisher Cats take the field as the Manchester Chicken Tenders: Buffalo edition for a special themed night of baseball, food, and fun. Read More...

 

June 19th, 2025

The NEEDS Center held its annual Juneteenth celebration, bringing together nearly every Massachusetts-based residence for a day filled with learning, fun, and community spirit. Read More...

May 22,2025

The NEEDS Center is pleased to announce it is a recipient of the Allison Keller Education Technology Grant. These funds will further help us provide technology within our vital services and programs.. Read More...

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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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April 26, 2025

Thank you so much for joining us at The NEEDS Center Spring Gala on April 26th. We were thrilled to have you with us for a night of celebration, community, and giving. Read More...

Sunday, March 9th, 2025

On a winter evening in Newburyport, MA, the people we support gathered for a magical Winter Formal, an event filled with music, dancing, and laughter.  Read More...

Friday, February 7th, 2025

The NEEDS Center was honored to take part in the Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine, a worldwide prom experience for individuals with disabilities. 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...

Celebrating Excellence

Service Coordinators and staff were invited to nominate individuals who have made significant strides in their personal journeys, and we are thrilled to celebrate three outstanding nominees Read More...

March 1st, 2025

Wellness Day at The NEEDS Center

Thank you to Karen Faulkner and Inner Being for an amazing day of Wellness at our Beverly Day Program! Her workshops were AMAZING and ENJOYED BY ALL! 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 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

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 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...

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...

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...

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

 

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...