WALNUT
STREET
CENTER
MAKING LIFE MORE MEANINGFUL
1970s
A group of parents came together seeking services for their children. Their efforts blossomed into a parent-formed non-profit, transferring the administration of a community-based home to a newly formed local agency.
Walnut Street Center begins a legacy of advocacy for people with Intellectual Disabilities by engaging with community partners and fundraising.
WSC expands services to include respite, residential, work-training and day programs.
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1980s
WSC increases residential offerings through a $1.5M HUD grant program to build accessible housing for 30 people.
Respite Services are developed and Day Programs expand to offer workshops, work opportunities and retirement options.
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1990s
WSC celebrates 25 years in operation.
WSC leads MA in the development of a staffed apartment and day program for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Alzheimer’s disease.
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2000s
Continuing expansion, WSC opens 2 additional residential HUD funded projects.
WSC purchases their first headquarters building, housing administrative offices and Day Programs.
![Timeline3](http://www.wscinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Timeline2000.png)
2010s
WSC undergoes a restructuring where new leadership is identified, new recruitment strategies are implemented and an emphasis is put on staff training and quality improvement.
Opens a new headquarters in Medford, expanding services to include Metro North.
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2020s
Addressed the COVID pandemic head-on, doing everything in their control to provide a safe work environment for employees and program participants alike.
The Mayor of Medford presents WSC with a Proclamation recognizing DSPRW as a city-wide holiday.
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