Moore Center Client Becomes an Entrepreneur!
Nick Hebert is very ambitious – especially when it comes to his vending machine business. He loves talking snacks and he knows his stuff!
Nick was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at a young age. After graduating from high school he began participating in The Moore Center’s day program, where he was given with the opportunity to stock The Moore Center’s vending machines.
Garden Party Raises over $219,000!
The Moore Center’s Annual Garden Party Honoring Joseph Reilly was a great success, raising over $219,000 in support of The Moore Center’s Children’s Services Program and Autism initiatives.
Now Hiring - We'll Train You To Be a Life Skills Coach!
Want to make a difference in someone’s life, while making a difference in yours too? Become a Life Skills Coach!
A Life Skills Coach is a coach, mentor and teacher. They help individuals with intellectual disabilities, like autism & Down syndrome, develop the skills needed to integrate into the community and pursue opportunities for employment, improving their overall quality of life.
Moore Options for Seniors - Free In-Home Risk Assessment
The best way to avoid the high cost of a nursing home is to avoid incidents that take your choice away. This is by far the most cost-effective approach to ensuring the best quality of life for the least possible cost.
To help you identify incidents that could take your choice away we offer a Free In-Home Risk Assessment. This assessment will help you understand the high-risk activities that your elderly loved one faces that could cause them to lose their independence and end up in a nursing home.
The Moore Center's 2015 Annual Meeting – A Success!
If you missed our 2015 Annual Meeting here are a couple of videos from the event. The first is a brief summary of our organization’s mission statement from CEO Paul Boynton and Board Chairman Mike Reed.
The 2nd video is a truly insightful interview Paul Boynton conducted with our guest speaker and performer, Matt Savage, who overcame issues associated with Pervasive Development Disorder, a high-functioning type of autism, to become a renowned performer.
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The Moore Center
Creating Opportunities for a Good Life!
Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, The Moore Center is a state and regional innovator with more than 50 years of experience in helping people become productive, fulfilled members of the community.
Working closely with each individual, The Moore Center identifies unique needs and creates individualized programs to enhance that person’s quality of life and that of the community as a whole. We are an award-winning leader recognized for providing high quality, cost-effective services with a personal, caring touch to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, as well as services to children and senior citizens and training for the human services workforce.
Compassion, commitment and community provide the foundation for all of The Moore Center’s initiatives and inspire our primary goal: Creating opportunities for a good life.
Mission
The Moore Center serves people with intellectual, developmental and personal challenges by creating opportunities for a good life.
Vision
We envision a day when all people, despite their challenges, are fully engaged in their communities and living a good life.
Values
Honesty: We deal with each other in an open and sincere manner.
Integrity: We act in a manner consistent with our words and beliefs, always honoring our commitments.
Respect: We treat one another with kindness, courtesy, dignity and empathy.
Diversity: We value and respect differences among all individuals.
Accountability: We take fiscal and programmatic responsibility for our own words and actions.
Innovation: We foster and encourage creativity in facilitating options.
Interview With Matt Savage
Watch this insightful interview Paul Boynton conducted with Matt Savage, guest speaker and performer at our annual meeting who overcame issues associated with Pervasive Development Disorder, a high-functioning type of autism, to become a renowned performer.
Learn More About Us
The Moore Center is an award-winning leader recognized for providing high quality, cost-effective services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, as well as children and senior citizens. Read more…
Who We Serve
We offer services across all age groups, from children through seniors. We work with a network of service providers to ensure that the needs of our clients are met, all focused on our mission of Creating Opportunities for a Good Life! Learn more…
Moore Options for Seniors
We offer an array of creative programs to help seniors remain in a home environment for as long as possible. We provide in-home personal care and innovative alternatives to nursing homes that are significantly more affordable. Learn more…
Here are some featured posts from our blog:
2016 Annual Celebration – Save the Date – November 9th!
Rick “Nifty” Middleton, former professional hockey player for the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers is the Keynote Speaker for our 2016 Annual Celebration. Rick suffered a serious head injury mid-career after getting hit with a puck at a time not many NHL players wore helmets.
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The Moore Center’s 1st Annual Job Fair!
Want a career in Human Services? Come to our first annual job fair! “On-the-Spot” interviews with hiring managers, internships, full time/part time/per-diem/flexible hours. Learn about training/career development. No babysitter, no problem – kids welcome!
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ARC of Greater Manchester Becomes New Social Group
The ARC of Greater Manchester has transitioned into The Moore Center as a new social group. It’s gearing up for a fall & winter schedule of events, so check out the details, get involved, and have some fun! Our events are a great opportunity for volunteers too!
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Social Thinking – Navigating Social Situations
The process of navigating social situations comes naturally to many of us, but it can be difficult for some. Social Thinking® teaches the nuances of social relationships, including understanding that how we act influences how people choose to view and treat us.
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Moore Center Receives $10,000 Grant To Assist With Respite
The Moore Center received a $10,000 grant from the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation for respite funding for families served through The Moore Center’s Family Support Program. The Moore Center serves people with intellectual, developmental and personal challenges by creating opportunities for a good life.
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The Hannaford Helps Campaign is Back!
We get $1 from every “Hannaford Helps” Blue Bag purchased at their Mast Road, Goffstown store, and their Bicentennial Drive, Manchester, location through July, and the Bicentennial Drive store extends through August. Help spread the word!
read moreGarden Party Raises Over $219,000!
The Moore Center’s Annual Garden Party Honoring Joseph Reilly was a great success, raising over $219,000 in support of The Moore Center’s Children’s Services Program and Autism initiatives. Here are some pictures from the event:...
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Moore Center Client Becomes an Entrepreneur!
Nick was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at a young age. After graduating from high school he began participating in The Moore Center’s day program, where he was given with the opportunity to stock The Moore Center’s vending machines.
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The Stars Were Shining!
These amazing adults, living with developmental and intellectual disabilities and brain injuries, put everything they had into their Salute to Disney-themed performances. Some danced in wheelchairs; one danced without the ability to even hear the music. All dancers were incredibly supportive of each other and rightfully proud of their performances.
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Don’t Miss Dancing With the Rising Stars 3 – June 1st!
The 3rd annual Rising Stars show is June 1st! This year’s theme is “A Salute to Disney” and WMUR’s Sean McDonald will co-host the event again this year. The Rising Stars is a social group at The Moore Center and they are hosting their 3rd Annual Dancing With The Rising Stars event to raise funds for the group’s annual outing at Canobie Lake Park.
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