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Building a Committed, Connected Community
Volunteers are an essential component to supporting the work of any nonprofit agency. Allendale is so fortunate and grateful to have some of the most engaged, compassionate, and generous volunteers…
Read MoreMental Health is Health
Mental Health Awareness Month may have come to a close, but we continue to be reminded that our emotional, psychological, and social health are all components of our overall well-being;…
Read MoreMore Than a School Project: Empowering Students to Get Involved
Last semester, Ms. Sue’s class started a career research project. One student, Kyle, chose to research his passion rather than a specific career – stopping climate change. As a part of the…
Read MoreCommunity Support Services Program’s First Anniversary: Connecting Families & Community
One Year In and Going Strong! Allendale celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Community Support Services Program (CSSP), which launched in January 2022 in order to better respond to families…
Read MoreIn Memory of Board Member, Jodie Nedeau
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Allendale Board Member, Jodie L. Nedeau. Jodie was a member of the Allendale Shelter Club for many years serving…
Read MoreHelp! It’s the Holidays!
Dr. Sandra Clavelli, Allendale’s Senior Director of Clinical and Outpatient Services, shares some ideas and suggestions for coping with holiday stress. “Often during the holidays, we tend to focus on…
Read MoreThe Powerful Impact of Community Networks
This fall, we were thrilled to bring on a new community-focused partnership opportunity at Allendale with the creation of the Community Engagement Network! As we have been increasing our community-based…
Read More‘Tis the Season… for Giving Back!
There’s something in the air this time of year, in spite of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We gather with family and friends. We smile a little more,…
Read MoreA Foster Home is Truly Where the Heart Is
Most of us look forward to the holidays, gathering together with family and loved ones, eating a bountiful meal, watching a football game, playing a board game, or just simply…
Read MoreEmbracing the Value of Play – Recreation as an Essential Component of Therapy
All kids need to have the opportunity to just be kids. This has been a philosophy at Allendale since Cap Bradley founded the agency in 1897. Research has shown that…
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