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Re-Focus Inc. Moves into Brand New Headquarters

On June 15, 2009 the new Re-Focus Community Center welcomed over 180 interested clients, staff and family members to a blessing and tour of the new building. Msgr. Gerry Sabourin, long-time advocate for persons with developmental disabilities, presided at the blessing and later enjoyed lunch with many of the clients.

On the following day, 27 clients arrived with anticipation for their first full day of classes in literacy, art, computer, pottery or yoga. Teachers, support staff and activity leaders were ready and up to the challenge of rolling out the new programs. At the end of the day, and for the rest of the week, tired but happy clients headed out to vans, cars and busses for the return trip home with wide smiles on their faces. One young client, who often resists leaving her group home for activities, had such a good experience, she asked: “Can’t I come here every day now?” “Yes, you can, Rita; that’s what the Community Center is all about!”