OCES News & Events
Community Options Ep. 300, LGBTQ+ Programs available in our community
In Episode 300 of Community Options we are LGBTQ+ programs available in our community
Guests include:
Emily Williams - Director of the Bridgewater COA
Joanne Moore - Director of the Duxbury COA
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JULY ARTICLE: July is Disability Pride Month!
Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, commemorates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislated in July 1990 to extend civil rights protections to people with disabilities. It is a time to celebrate people with disabilities and honor the history and achievements of the disability community.
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) supports the independence of older adults and people with disabilities to thrive in their own homes and in the community.
JUNE ARTICLE: Pride Month - LGBTQIA+ Senior Luncheon
In June, we celebrate Pride Month and commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which served as a catalyst for the global movement for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights.
Join Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) in remembering this important time in history. OCES supports everyone without exception!
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Community Options Ep 299: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In Episode 299 of Community Options we are discussing the important topic of World Elder Abuse Awareness with the following community leaders:
Mayor Robert Sullivan, City of Brockton
Timothy Cruz, Plymouth County District Attorney
Joseph D. McDonald, Plymouth County Sherriff
Terri Kourtz, OCES Protective Services Director
Lauren Conrod, Brockton COA Assistant Director
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OCES Celebrates 50-Year Milestone and Program Growth
More than 145 supporters gathered at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor in Plymouth, MA last week to celebrate Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) 50th anniversary milestone, followed by “50 Years of Care and Collaboration” luncheon and awards ceremony.
A nonprofit organization with offices in Brockton and Plymouth, OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Attendees included legislators, civic and business leaders, vendors, partner organizations, donors, and health care professionals. The event featured Life Is Good Playmaker Project creator Steve Gross as guest speaker, and 95.9 WATD Radio host Rob Hakala as emcee.
In recognition of OCES' 50th Anniversary, official citations were given by the following: Representative Mathew J. Muratore; and Representative Kathleen R. LaNatra; Michael Jackman, Office of Congressman William R. Keating. Legislative Aide James F. Breton presented the citation for the senate office for Senator Michael Brady; Senator Susan L. Moran; Senator Walter F. Timilty.
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Celebrate Pride
Thursday June 6, 2024
5-7PM
Putt-Putt Golf, Live Entertainment & BBQ Dinner with pulled chicken sandwiches and all the fixins!
No charge, all are welcome!
To register: go to Duxburyseniorcenter.org
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. “March Against Elder Abuse” events to be held in Brockton and Plymouth.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15th. To recognize this, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) has launched a WEAAD campaign including events in both Brockton and Plymouth.
MAY ARTICLE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to create a better understanding of mental health issues and advocate for mental health services in our communities.
Times have changed. Mental health and self-care (caring for your own well-being) are now front and center on a national level. This is a good thing. However, it is important to continue the conversation and outreach on a local level to ensure that everyone has access to behavioral health services and supports.
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APRIL ARTICLE: Volunteering
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and honor volunteers who help make a difference in the lives of so many and in the communities they serve.
Volunteers are all around, dedicating their time and effort to many different nonprofit organizations and causes. Volunteers have a beneficial influence in countless ways. For instance, volunteers provide daily meals to families in need and to homebound older adults; assist with home renovations for those not able to complete the work themselves; help shape a younger generation by reading to children; write letters of support to deployed U.S. service members; and help care for animals, the environment, and many other causes.
OCES Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration with a special luncheon and awards presentation on May 1, 2024, at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor.
Established in 1974, OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Plymouth County and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. The agency has offices in Brockton and Plymouth.
The Grand Re-Opening of OCES Volunteer Center
More than 80 were in attendance for Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) Volunteer Center Grand Re-Opening event held Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
OCES' Volunteer Center, located at 204 South Meadow Road in Plymouth, serves as a central resource for Plymouth County volunteers as well as for local agencies offering volunteer opportunities.
MARCH ARTICLE: March is Social Work Month
March is Social Work Month, a time for celebrating the important profession of social work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), social work is among the fastest growing professions in the United States. BLS projects that there will be almost 800,000 social workers in the United States by 2032, representing a seven percent rise over the decade.
FEBRUARY ARTICLE: Celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration
OCES is commemorating their “50 Years of Care and Collaboration” by highlighting others who are also striving to create a better community. We urge you to nominate a colleague or organization who deserves recognition.
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New Logo and Website for OCES in Celebration of their 50th Year
(OCES), the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Plymouth County and surrounding areas in Massachusetts, is Celebrating 50 Years of Care and Collaboration in 2024.
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Holiday Assistance Program Provides 300 Grocery Gift Cards to Individuals in Need
OCES fulfilled the food insecurity needs of hundreds in the community this holiday season through their Holiday Assistance Program.
OCES provided 300 grocery gift cards, valued at $100 each, to individuals in need throughout Brockton. This was supported by a generous grant from United Healthcare and funding from OCES’ Nutrition Department.
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