The dream of a Playscape became a reality for the six young men and women with developmental disabilities who live at the Goldman House in Bedford, and their families. The Playscape Ribbon Cutting took place on August 9th. The dedication, tou
r and barbeque went smoothly without a drop of rain, which held back until the festivities were over. Attending the ribbon cutting were people served by Richmond, Goldman residents, families and staff, and Richmond Community Services staff. Read More
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The Goldman Playscape – Making the Outdoors Accessible
Give Through Golf Outing Hits a Hole in One
The eighth annual “Give Through Golf Outing,” held on August 8, raised $150,000 for children and adults with developmental disabilities and complex health issues who are served by Richmond Community Services. The event, held at Old Westbury Golf & Country Club on Long Island, featured a day on the links for 116 golfers, a cocktail reception, dinner and auction.
Funfest Fun for All
A great day for everyone regardless of level of ability
Funfest, Richmond Community Services’ annual festival on June 17th, now in its 28th year, looked like any other. Festival goers from all over Westchester lined up for barbeque, ice cream and snow cones. They played lawn bowling, dressed up and posed for glamour photos, participated in competitive races, darted under a giant parachute, made spin art, had their portrait sketched, and listened to live entertainment.
Supervisor recognized by statewide agency for outstanding work
LaToya Hopkins, a Residential Habilitation Supervisor with Richmond Community Services, has received the Annual Excellence Award for Outstanding Front-line Supervisor by NY
SACRA, the New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies, the state’s leading advocate for people who have developmental disabilities and the organizations that support them. She was recognized at the Annual NYSACRA Conference.