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Intellectual, cognitive and other related developmental disabilities affect more than 7.2 million people nationwide. In Massachusetts, more than 120,000 people are diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Many of the causes of these disabilities are unknown and oftentimes cannot be prevented.

The Cooperative for Human Services, a local non-profit organization, was founded in response to the needs of people with intellectual, developmental and other related disabilities living within our community.  For 30 years, we have been helping people with disabilities and their families to access our quality programs and support services—services that foster community inclusion and membership for everyone.

As a non-profit community organization, Cooperative for Human Services receives the majority of its funding through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  However, these resources are limited.  Year after year, the Commonwealth struggles to meet its obligation to some of our most vulnerable citizens.  Now, more the ever, your financial contribution is crucial to meeting the needs of people with disabilities.

Make it Possible

We urge you to support local community programs.  Your contributions and support can take many forms:

• Tax Deductible Financial Donation to our Annual Appeal or to a specific program, service or project
• Planned Giving Programs (CHS is a named beneficiary)
• Individual Sustained Giving Programs (monthly or quarterly sponsorships)
• Corporate Giving Programs (direct financial contribution or donation of other assets)

All financial contributions and donations are used only for the direct support of program operations. Here’s what your donation can help can make possible:

• Making a home accessible for people who are sight impaired, hearing impaired or use a wheelchair for mobility
• Computers & computer software to help facilitate basic communication skills for individuals served
• Providing a wheelchair accessible van to take people to medical appointments
• Helping pay for recreational, sports and cultural activities in the community
• Program supplies & training materials to teach & support the development of  self-care and daily living skills

For more information about how you can make it possible for people living with intellectual, developmental and related disabilities, contact:

Kevin Leahy
Executive Director
17 New England Executive Park, 3rd Fl
Burlington, MA 01803
781.273.2123 x 211
kleahy@cooperativeforhs.org