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One might argue that 40 years is a long time to do just about anything, especially something as demanding as dedicating yourself to a nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in MA. In fact, given the continued uncertainty and unprecedented challenges facing nonprofits across the country, it might seem like an ideal time to wind down one’s tenure.

Remembrance Day evolved out of Armistice Day, which marked the end of hostilities in WWI in 1918. After WWII, the day was renamed “Remembrance Day,” although Armistice Day is still celebrated on the same day. The United States rebranded its November 11th celebration after the Korean War to honor all U.S. veterans, living and dead. The connection with the poppy and the fallen soldier was solidified with one of the era’s most famous poems, “In Flanders Field,” was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. McCrae was reportedly inspired to write the poem after presiding over the funeral of his friend and fellow soldier 22-year-old Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, who died in the Second Battle of Ypres. The poem gives voice to those soldiers buried in the battlefield, pleading with survivors to take up the torch of their fight, and to remember them even though red poppies now cover the battlefield.Today the red poppy remains a popular outward sign of remembrance and honor to those you made immeasurable sacrifice. We honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation, and those who bravely fought and gave their lives so we may continue to live and prosper.

Today we honor our employees at a luncheon to recognize their hard work, achievements, and contributions to our organization and the individuals we serve.

Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1984 following yers of social unrest betweem laborers and employers. Today we celebrate this holiday to honor the social and economic achievements of the American worker!

National Parents’ Day, a U.S. observance, is celebrated this year on July 28th to promote the important role of the parent in human development. A role that which requires investment, focus, and commitment. In 1994 President Bill Clinton signed into law a resolution adopted by the US Congress to establish the fourth Sunday of every July as Parents' Day. Citizens, organizations, and federal, state, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to recognize, uplift and support the role of parents in bringing up their children.