NJACP recognizes Deresa Thomas for leadership award
The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) recently recognized Deresa “Dee” Thomas, a longtime Allies direct support professional, with an honorable mention and plaque at the organization’s annual conference. Thomas was nominated for the NJACP...
Allies hosts first behavior specialist appreciation day
Allies, Inc. successfully hosted a behavior specialist appreciation day in honor of the amazing behavior health specialists that make possible the work we do every day. The day was scheduled to occur on World Behavior Analysis day. To show appreciation, Allies planned...
Mercer Day Program participants regularly bask in music and nature
Mercer Day Program prides itself in offering eclectic experiences and opportunities to participants, while focusing on skill development, wellness activities, and fun! Situated on the campus of Mercer County Community College, the program can accommodate 27...
Allies All-Star Spotlight: Keitha Francis, program manager
All throughout the Allies organization, exceptional, talented, and dedicated team members make the services and support we provide possible. Allies wants to recognize the people who make the work we do possible. In each issue of Allies: Keeping in Touch, we will...
Project Grow gears up for spring
By: MaryAnne McMillan, HTR Although spring is yet to officially arrive, the Project Grow team is hard at work planning and preparing for the warmer weather ahead! Winter sowing and education around the importance of companion planting have been the recent focus as...
Allies announces finalists in 2024 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards
HAMILTON, Feb. 21, 2024 – Allies, Inc., a leading provider of services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in New Jersey, is pleased to announce the naming of Allies employees and partners as finalists in the New Jersey Social Innovations...
Mt. Holly Day program offers close-knit community
Supporting participants to achieve greater levels of community integration and independence is just one of Allies’ goals, and the Mt. Holly Day program is perfectly situated to assist attendees as they soar to new heights. Situated downtown, Mt. Holly Day has offered...
Allies Avengers prepare for Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey
A group of Allies all-stars, assembled and led by Rocco Bene, a behavior specialist, will be taking the plunge to help raise money for Special Olympics New Jersey in February. Bene has been involved with Special Olympics New Jersey since 2017. Prior to joining Allies,...
Allies, My25 partner to deliver individualized nutrition in group homes
Allies residents are happier and healthier than ever thanks to a recent partnership that prioritizes the individuality and dietary needs of the community. Allies leadership initiated the partnership with My25 earlier this year. Where meal delivery kits deliver...
Third annual Share the Joy campaign brings holiday joy to more than 350 individuals with IDD
Allies’ third-annual Share the Joy campaign met its goal of providing a gift for every person in the Allies community. The campaign is a large undertaking and requires the cooperation of the entire Allies organization to successfully meet our goal of providing a gift...