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Registration is now open for Color Run Weekend. Start things off with our Kickoff Party and Fundraiser hosted a gorgeous Pelham home and then join us at our Annual Color Run What you can expect at this year’s Kick-Off Live music from Dos Decadas Live auction 2-time Super Bowl champ Zak DeOssie Bid on unique […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Project Community in Pelham! Fact: “There is an increase in rates of sexual assault during the beginning period of a new college school year.” The “Red […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. Fact: “Rape is often not reported or convicted.” A person may choose not to report to law enforcement or tell anyone about a victimization they experienced for many reasons. Some of the most […]
One in a series of Project Community articles to provide teens and families with information and programs they need before tragedy strikes. This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Project Community in Pelham! Fact: “Those who start drinking alcohol at an earlier age are more likely to have severe alcohol use problems.” When looking at […]
Project Community Thanks all of Pelham for our Successful Color Run Weekend! A record-breaking 700+ participants from Pelham, NY and the surrounding communities came out in support of this year’s Color Run fundraiser. It was a celebration of families uniting with their community to support innovative and proven programs for the mental health of our children […]
Project Community is proud to announce “You & Me,” a Project CHILDD (Community Help In Learning about Developmental Disabilities) program in partnership with law enforcement in Pelham and Pelham Manor. Continuing in its 35 year commitment to empower independence, provide safety, and improve the quality of life of our children, teens and adults in our […]
Project Community has been supporting community health for 35 years. In our new “Knowledge to Navigate” series, we address challenges our communities are facing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third article of our series, Medication Safety, we are sharing our health care expertise and guidance to support the healthy use of medications. Incorrect […]
Project Community joins the celebration of the extraordinary nurses who care for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also celebrate the nurses who share their education and experience for our programs, while balancing a full-time career and family demands. Margaret M. Monahan, BSN, RN, is the Clinical Director of Project CHILDD and Teen Project […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often referred to as ADHD, is characterized by impulsive, restless and inattentive behavior that has negative effects on social interactions, learning abilities, and the psychological well-being of the child. ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that affects 3 to 7 percent of school-age children. When working with children with ADHD you may […]
1. I am first and foremost a child. I have autism. I am not primarily “autistic.”Autism is only one aspect of my total character. It does not define me as a person. 2. My sensory perceptions are disordered. This means that the ordinary sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches of every day, that you may not even […]