Orleans District Probation staff joined with the Orleans Police Department and members of the Cape Cod community at a local Annual block party hosted by the Orleans Police Department.
Bristol Superior Court Probation staff participated in the "Thumbs Up," event where they joined other local agencies in welcoming students at three Fall River Public Schools back to class. The children were in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Lowell Probation staff turn out to support Lowell Boys and Girls benefit hosted by NBA player Terrance Mann, a Lowell native, who plays for the LA Clippers. The Lowell Probation staff also connected with the reigning Miss Massachusetts.
New Bedford District Court Probation staff conducted a "Back to School" backpack effort in which they assembled nearly 30 backpacks filled with "essential" school supplies for participants of the New Bedford Boys and Girls Club.
Bristol Superior Court Probation staff participated in the Fall River Public School's "Read Across America" Program during which they read books to students in kindergarten, first, and second grades at the John J. Doran Elementary School.
Across the state, MPS employees are actively planning and hosting a wide range of events designed to develop meaningful connections with clients and their families and engage with the larger community.
Dr. Carmen Gomez, a key organizer of the Massachusetts Trial Court's Cultural Appreciation Week and the Cultural Proficiency Champions, announced this year's theme, which is "Diverse Threads, One Tapestry – The Strength of Connections."