Community Connections Inc.

04/24/2026

What a night! 🍝✨ Our 18th Annual Family & Friends Pasta Dinner & Raffle was filled with great food, fun, and an incredible sense of community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special, our staff, participants, families, friends, donors, sponsors, and elected officials. Your support means so much.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors: GEM Air Services, Rexel Energy Solutions, BayCoast Bank, Prince and Lobel, and Anthony F. Cordeiro Insurance Agency LLC. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

04/23/2026

Click the link to view our April 2026 newsletter! Inside, you'll find exciting program and event updates, advocacy news, and more!

Email from Community Connections, Inc. Catching up on recent activities, highlights and upcoming events April 2026 Catching up with Community Connections   A Word from Katie Driscoll, President and CE

04/21/2026

Earlier this month, Community Connections was honored to welcome a group of students from Interior Architecture + Design at UMass Dartmouth to our Hartwell Day Program.
The students toured our space, connected with participants and staff, and learned firsthand about the importance of accessible, person‑centered design. The people we support also shared their own creative ideas and insights on future design concepts that promote independence, valued roles, and shared community.
Experiences like this reflect our commitment to being innovative, forward‑thinking, and true Community Connectors—bringing people together and learning alongside others who share our vision for inclusive environments. We are proud of our growing partnership with UMass Dartmouth and look forward to continued collaboration with Professor Rose Mary Botti‑Salitsky and her class.

04/17/2026

After four decades of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment, we celebrate the retirement of Joe Krajewski.
Joe’s impact on Community Connections and on the countless lives he has touched cannot be measured. From his early days in employment services to his role as Chief Operating Officer, he has led with integrity, heart, and a deep belief in inclusion and opportunity for all.
Joe's daily work with Community Connections was the embodiment of our mission. He truly is a Community Connector.
Thank you, Joe, for everything you have given to this organization and the people we serve. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

04/10/2026

Today, April 10, we were thrilled to host the Plymouth Fire Department at our Plymouth DayHab. The firefighters discussed fire safety, their work in the community, and answered questions from our participants before taking the group outside to see a fire truck and fire safety equipment. Across our agency, we are grateful for our ongoing partnerships with local emergency service departments. These professionals are true Community Connectors, they provide critical services and education to the people we serve. Thanks to their dedication, our participants receive important information to protect themselves and others in emergencies.

04/09/2026

ONE WEEK left before our 18th Annual Family & Friends Pasta Dinner & Raffle! Join us for a wonderful night of community, food, and of course, exciting raffle prizes. All proceeds support our important work serving adults with disabilities in the Fall River area. Tickets are available in our Fall River and Fairhaven programs or on the events page on our website.

04/07/2026

We’re proud to co-sponsor the inaugural South Coast Caring Force Rally on May 1 at White's of Westport. We will bring together providers, frontline professionals, and advocates from across the region.
As part of the Providers’ Council, The Caring Force is dedicated exclusively to workforce advocacy, fighting for fair rates, loan repayment, professional recognition, and a sustainable human services workforce.
Advocacy is core to our mission. The voices of those who provide and receive care matter, and this rally is a chance to raise awareness and push for livable wages and policies that value care in our communities.

Join us and be part of a growing movement rooted in strength, solidarity, and respect for our essential workforce!

04/06/2026

Did we mention RAFFLE BASKETS? There's still time to purchase tickets for our 18th Annual Family & Friends Pasta Dinner & Raffle in Fall River on April 16. All proceeds support our Fall River area programs. Tickets can be purchased at our Fall River and Fairhaven locations, or on the events page on our website. See you there!

04/03/2026

Join us Monday for an inclusive morning of community, conversation, and of course, coffee! Our ongoing partnership with The Center on Main is one of many ways we identify and promote opportunities for community engagement for the folks we serve.

04/02/2026

It's almost that time of year! Join Community Connections for our annual Family and Friends Pasta Dinner and Raffle on Thursday, April 16!

Join us for a delicious dinner of garden salad, pasta & sauce, meatballs, rolls & butter, and dessert, PLUS get your raffle tickets for chances to win one (or more!) fantastic prize baskets!

Tickets are available at our Fall River and Fairhaven programs, or on our website. Proceeds benefit our Fall River area programs.
$15 per person (kids 6 and under eat free!)

03/30/2026

We are excited to announce a new, inclusive, and family-friendly event on Cape Cod! All are welcome Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-8PM in Centerville for an evening of delicious food and creativity!

Join us for this exciting opportunity to connect with the community and support our Cape Cod programs. Tickets can be purchased in person at our Mashpee and South Yarmouth locations, or online using the link in comments.

03/27/2026

Our President & CEO, Katie Driscoll and Community Service Director, Gretchen Arvanitopoulos joined more than 900 advocates from across the nation, including over 55 advocates from Massachusetts at the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, DC this week. The group met on Capitol Hill and took part in a powerful rally to make one message clear: the importance of protecting Medicaid and home and community‑based services, along with ensuring strong funding for disability education and supports. Disability rights are human rights, and decisions made at the federal level directly impact the people and families we serve.