b'A message fromCHRISTINE CHAGNONDear New England Village Families & Friends, moments of fun, connection, and pure delight. These As I reflect on 2025, Im filled with deep gratitude for thegestures reflect the spirit of our community. Through renewed energy, growth, and joy that shaped this yeardonor involvement, each of you becomes a partner in at New England Village. What stands out most are thethe work we do, supporting individuals as they pursue moments - those powerful glimpses of determination,their dreams, build friendships, and experience the joy of confidence, pride, and pure joy that reflect what is possiblebelonging. when people feel supported and believed in; momentsThe 2025 Spring Appeal lifted up the Youre the Chef when someone reached a milestone they had beenprogram, which brings culinary exploration, skill-building, working toward for years; moments when a door openedand adaptive cooking tools into everyday life. These to new opportunities or when joy was shared with friends,workshops create opportunities for individuals to prepare family, and staff who encouraged them every step of thehealthy meals, learn new skills, and enjoy the social way. These moments are the heart of our mission and theconnection that comes from cooking together. Thanks reason our work matters.to the generosity of our community, we were able to Across all of our programs, we experienced meaningfulpurchase adaptive culinary equipment that makes cooking momentum. Altogether, 270 dedicated employeesaccessible for all who wish to participate, opening the door supported 160 individuals - a reflection of both the scaleto meaningful involvement and shared experiences. of our mission and the depth of connection at the coreOur advocacy in 2025 remained centered on of our work. Reopening Day Habilitation referrals at thestrengthening relationships with legislators, participating Efron Center for Enrichment for the first time since thein community forums, and ensuring that the voices of pandemic was a milestone filled with hope, and welcomingthe people we support and the staff who care for them new members brought fresh energy, new perspectives,remain heard. We remain engaged with trade associations and renewed excitement to the space.to support sustainable funding through Chapter 257 Our Community Based Day Supports programand MassHealth, securing the resources essential for strengthened long-standing partnerships and builthigh-quality, stable supports. new ones, and we celebrated the remarkable growthAs you read this annual report, I hope you feel the pride of an ASL class taught by one of our own participants,and joy behind every story. Throughout it, youll see the offered at multiple locations in our local community - trueimpact your generosity has created. None of this happens empowerment in action. Our Residential programs alsoon its own. It happens because of you, your belief, your welcomed five new individuals whose strengths, dreams,kindness, and your willingness to walk beside us. and personalities enriched our homes and our community.Thank you for being a source of strength, compassion, Throughout the year, we saw firsthand how donorand possibility for our community. Your support not only generosity fuels possibility and creates moments that willenriches today, it lights the way forward. Your generosity be remembered for years. One of our cherished donors,helps us build a future where every person is valued, Paul Sullivan, created experiences that will last a lifetime included, and empowered to thrive. treating individuals and staff to a Red Sox spring trainingSincerely,trip in Fort Myers, hosting a joyful holiday celebration, and fulfilling a long-held wish by sending an individual and her friends to a Willie Nelson concert in VIP style. She is still sharing stories from that unforgettable night.Christine Chagnon Another devoted donor brought joy to the entire VillagePresident & Chief Executive Officerby arranging for an ice cream truck to visit several times throughout the summer, turning ordinary days into 3'