As part of its 35th anniversary celebration, Fidelity House Human Services held an agency picnic on Saturday, September 15th from 12:00-4:00pm at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center in North Andover. About 350 people attended, including people receiving services, family members, friends, colleagues and community supporters. It was an afternoon filled with fun, food, music, dancing, and time to just relax and hang out with friends and family. A variety of fun activities were offered including volleyball, games, crafts and weaving lessons by Journeyman Weaver Barbara Provest of the Weaver’s Guild of Boston.

This event was also the kick-off for the Fidelity House Thread Project. In the words of executive director, Yvonne Allard, “In celebration of our 35th anniversary of service to the community, we wanted to do something truly special to honor our history and the many people who have contributed to our success over the years. We are asking everyone with a connection to the agency – now or over the past 35 years, to give us a ‘thread’. All of the threads will then be woven into a wall-hanging that will be unveiled at a special event and then displayed proudly in our office.” Read the rest of this entry »

A nurturing home environment. The staff at Fidelity House recognizes and respects that the residence where the individuals live is their home. The staff is there to help each individual experience and enjoy a full life.

Children and Familty Services group begins by building upon the existing strength of every family. A Fidelity House professional partners with each family, giving them individual attention and working with them to create a specific family support plan.

Families receive help to become legally, financially and educationally knowledgeable and to become aware of the choices of benefits and community services that are available to them.

Fidelity House provides services in the three complementary areas necessary to empower individuals with disabilities to live a better life: family, home and community. Our Children and Family Services group assists individuals with disabilities, from the age of three through adulthood, and their families. It provides home-based and community-based services, which are designed to complement each family member’s unique strengths and to empower independent choices. Our Residential Services group assists individuals 22 years of age and older, providing nurturing home environments, while encouraging choice, community involvement and individual independence.