RFK Community Alliance

01/09/2026

🤝 Stronger futures start with strong partnerships. Through Legacy Mentoring, RFK Community Alliance and the Berkshire District Attorney's Office are working together to guide youth toward positive paths and brighter opportunities.

Learn more about this impactful collaboration:
👉 https://bit.ly/4b48gKs

01/08/2026

This Sunday, January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Human trafficking—including the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC)—is a hidden crime impacting millions worldwide. Vulnerable youth are at the greatest risk, which is why prevention and early intervention matter.

💙 We encourage you to wear blue to raise awareness—and join us in taking action.

At RFK Community Alliance, we’re committed to protecting youth by:
✔ Providing consistent, caring relationships to youth impacted by CSEC through our Legacy Mentoring program
✔ Training staff across programs to recognize and support youth impacted by CSEC

Together, we can create safe, supportive environments that reduce vulnerability and build hope.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N4Ac78

01/07/2026

🥘 A new kitchen isn’t just about cooking—it’s about creating connections. At Weymouth Hall, fresh updates are helping build confidence, culture, and community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4j8Cxd0

01/06/2026

Thank you North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce for sharing this great photo of our HR team!

01/05/2026

Meet Keith Carroll, RFK Community Alliance’s new Board Chair! Keith brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to strengthening programs and creating opportunities for those we serve.

Read more about his vision for the future:
👉 https://bit.ly/4p7R1ew

01/02/2026

After 29 incredible years of dedication, Sue Rivard is retiring from the Doctor Franklin Perkins School Food Services Department. From serving thousands of meals and baking sweet treats to dressing up for holidays and making every student feel cared for, Sue has been one of the heartbeats of our DFPS kitchen.

While we’ll miss her hard work and good humor, we’re excited for her to enjoy the world’s biggest lunch break! 🥪

Please join us in congratulating Sue on her retirement and thanking her for nearly three decades of service.

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from all of us at RFK Community Alliance! Here’s to a fresh start, new opportunities, and continued progress in 2026.

We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to making this year impactful and inspiring. 🌟

12/29/2025

Join us in celebrating SaMone’s incredible impact! 💙

Since April 2022, SaMone Best has been a dedicated Survivor Mentor with RFK Community Alliance’s Legacy Mentoring Program in Hampden County. For her, this work is deeply personal—using her own lived experience to guide and support young people who are at risk or have faced exploitation or trafficking.

Her role is all about listening without judgment, helping youth process their experiences, and empowering them to make safer choices. As SaMone shares:

“It’s about showing them they are not alone and that there is hope for a better future.”

Beyond mentoring, SaMone collaborates with schools, DCF offices, and community agencies to create a strong network of support. She even contributed to the Hampden County Addiction Taskforce presentation, raising awareness and sharing vital resources.

The most rewarding part?
“Building strong bonds and seeing young people grow and move toward a better future.”

12/26/2025

👉 Learn more about what you can do today: https://bit.ly/3KJDmMX

Hope doesn’t grow on its own—it needs care, commitment, and community.

At RFK Community Alliance, we see this truth every day. Behind every success story is a network of people who believe in possibility and take action. Here's a behind-the-scenes perspective from Juanita Hall, Program Director of our Young Adult Supported Living (YASL) Program in Central MA.

Your gift helps young adults like those in our YASL Program transition out of foster care and build strong, independent futures. When you give, you’re planting seeds of hope that will grow into lives filled with promise.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from RFK Community Alliance!

Whether you support our programs through your generosity, rely on us for support, or walk alongside us as a partner or caregiver, please know this: because of you, hope feels stronger and joy shines a little brighter. Wishing you a season filled with peace, love, and a new year overflowing with possibilities.

12/19/2025

💚 Join us today and make a lasting impact: https://bit.ly/44ACq4b

At RFK Community Alliance, we believe growth and hope take time, care, and unwavering support. Every day at our special education schools throughout the state, we witness incredible stories of perseverance and transformation—stories like Gianni’s.

Gianni and his family came to us when he was in the second grade, and traditional classrooms could not meet his needs. One staff member recently shared:

“Gianni is harvesting the spoils of the work he fostered over this time at RFK [Community Alliance]. We all have our personal marathons for growth, and this is only one story that this school [DFPS] has witnessed bloom.”

His journey is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t happen overnight. It takes a community - people like you - who believe in creating opportunities for every child to be connected, capable, and healthy.

As we close the year, we are working to raise $100,000 by December 31st to ensure every person who turns to us- whether they are a child, young adult, or adult - receives the care they need.

💚 Join us today and make a lasting impact: https://bit.ly/44ACq4b

RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges across all ages from infants to seniors in MA.

12/18/2025

We were honored to stand alongside Dianne Walsh as she received Worcester Business Journal's Mental Health Provider of the Year 2025 award at the Champions of Health Care event.

Dianne’s leadership and dedication have transformed access to trauma-informed care for thousands across Massachusetts. Last night was a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make when they lead with heart, vision, and compassion.

We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! 💙