Ranger' Station Project
Through your generous donations to the C.P. Dunne Foundation, a team of volunteers constructed a 'Ranger's Station' located at the entrance of Breakheart Reservation. Besides keeping the rangers safe and dry during inclement weather, it will make the area more user friendly and provide information to returning visitors and newcomers alike. The large green door allows accessible entry and the large windows give Ranger's excellent visibility to the entrance of the 600 acre park where families, walkers and pets can enjoy year round.The outdoor lighting and flowered window boxes add an attractive touch to this pine covered 'Ranger's Station'. Located close to the Christopher P. Dunne visitors Center, the Ranger's Station makes an attractive addition to Breakheart Reservation.
Got Books Project
What is GOT BOOKS? Visitors at Breakheart Reservation are aware of the gray container with the purple and yellow lettered signs Got Books and Donate Books. This is a location where you can donate books, CD's, Tapes, and records which the foundation receives revenue for every pound gathered. The revenue from this project, in addition to the revenue from the vending machines outside of the visitor center, is used to fund projects such as the 'Ranger's Station' and handicap ramps (see upcoming article). Anyone can drive up and deposit books. The foundation will also come to your house or business to pick up books, CD's, Tapes and records if you contact us at 781-662-8520. Come down to Breakheart, drop off your books and take a nice autumn walk around the marked trails. Make sure to say hello to Coco, Bill, Maria and the rest of the rangers on your visit.
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| Got Books? drop-off |
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Partners for Youth with Disabilities, Inc. (PYD) is committed to empowering young people with disabilities to reach their full potential for personal development. We do this by providing high quality one-to-one and group mentoring programs where adult mentors with disabilities act as positive role models and provide support, understanding and guidance for youth as they strive to reach their personal, educational and career goals. .
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| Fully Accessible Visitors Center doors with help from our supporters!
The Christopher P. Dunne Foundation worked with the Department of Conservation and Recreation partnership matching fund program to install automatic handicapped door openers at the Christopher P. Dunne Visitors Center located at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, MA. It is the final step to make the visitor’s center independently accessible to ALL. The project was completed sometime in the Fall of 2006. The foundation would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of you who supported this project! A total of $2,500.00 was raised and consequently matched by the state to make this project a reality. If you haven’t seen the CPD Visitor’s center yet , Stop by when you have a chance, its truly an amazing place. Fun For the whole Family!
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What is “Ability Plus” Inc.?
It is a non-profit organization located In Waterville Valley New Hampshire They are dedicated to helping disabled individuals of all abilities achieve their dreams of inclusion through adaptive skiing and other recreational opportunities. Ability Plus was founded in 1997 by Kathy Chanlder director of the Waterville Valley adaptive skiing program and a small group of volunteers who were inspired by the awesome achievements of disabled participants. Today, along with their partner programs and hundreds of volunteers, they provide thousands of disabled individuals with lessons and the joy of inclusion in mainstream sports and recreation activities. They witness first hand the determination, satisfaction, and self respect achieved through nurturing “Abilities”. Chris experienced the freedom of flying down a mountain and the foundation with your help will continue to support Ability Plus. For more information – you can visit their website: abilityplus.org
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