LAWRENCE — Chief Executive Officer Carina Pappalardo is pleased to share that the The Psychological Center, Inc., has received a Recovery Through Knowledge Grant from the Greater Lawrence Community Fund to fund educational programs.
The $5,000 grant was one of several presented Monday at an awards breakfast held at Groundwork Lawrence.
The Recovery Through Knowledge grant will fund ongoing and expanding educational programs at Pegasus House, Women’s View, and the Daybreak Shelter.
Educational programs cover topics such as homelessness prevention, substance misuse, relapse prevention, access to public services, health insurance, and parenting and family reunification. Life skills programs teach skills like budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping, and coping skills.
“We are very grateful for these grant funds which will enable us to continue and expand our educational offerings at all three of our programs. Education is a key component in the road to recovery, and these grant funds will help us further that on the ground here in Lawrence.,” said CEO Carina Pappalardo. “We are thankful for all of our partnerships, which help us continue building our programs, and to everyone in the community who makes a difference with their support. The lives of many people are being saved directly by our collaborations, as evidenced by many successful outcomes.”
About the Greater Lawrence Community Fund:
The Greater Lawrence Community Fund provides support for nonprofit organizations providing essential needs in four communities in Greater Lawrence: Lawrence, Methuen, Andover and North Andover with a focus on the city of Lawrence. These needs include: hunger, clothing, shelter and education. For more information, click here.