JERICHO/Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults

06/06/2026

Touch a Truck is ONE WEEK AWAY!

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Jericho for an afternoon of hands-on fun for all ages!

Get up close with trucks, emergency vehicles, construction equipment, and more during this family-friendly, no sirens event. Meet the people who operate these amazing vehicles, ask questions, and explore at your own pace.

📍 Jericho
537 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA

This event is free and open to everyone in the community. We can't wait to welcome you for an exciting afternoon of discovery and fun!

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and inviting your friends and family. See you in one week!

06/06/2026

It was a busy day preparing the grounds for Outdoor Mass! We spent the day weeding, cleaning statues and memorial benches, getting the fountain up and running, and maintaining the altar area to ensure everything is ready for Sunday.

A reminder that Sunday Mass is planned to be held outdoors. If the weather does not cooperate, Mass will be moved inside. We hope you'll join us!

06/05/2026

Help Make the Jericho Golf Classic a Success!

We're looking for raffle and auction item donations for our upcoming Jericho Golf Classic!

Gift cards, themed baskets, experiences, event tickets, merchandise, services, and unique items all help us create an exciting event while raising funds to support the programs and services Jericho provides for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Donating is a great way to showcase your business, support a local nonprofit, and make a meaningful impact in our community.

If you or your business would like to contribute a raffle or auction item, please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make this year's tournament our best one yet!

06/03/2026

🎨 Sponsorships Available for Jericho's Artist Workshop Series! 🎨

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore their creativity, which is why we have a limited number of scholarships available to help make participation possible. If cost has been a barrier, we encourage you to reach out and learn more. Email [email protected] for more information!

Our Artist Workshop Series is designed for ALL skill levels. This isn't about creating a perfect masterpiece—it's about self-expression, creativity, confidence, and having fun.

These workshops are intentionally welcoming and accessible. Caregivers can work hand-in-hand with their artist, offer support throughout the project, or create alongside them. Whether an artist needs a little assistance or a lot, everyone can participate and create something they are proud of.

At Jericho, we celebrate the process of creating, not perfection. Every artist brings something unique to the table, and our workshops provide a supportive environment where everyone can succeed.

Register: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E191908&id=92
Email [email protected] for scholarship

Striving to bring dignity, respect and wholeness into the lives of those with disabilities in Western Massachusetts and the Diocese of Springfield.

05/29/2026

We’ve planted gardens, had a Fishing Derby, celebrated milestones, and gathered families together.

But the real story isn’t the events.

It’s the connections, friendships, and sense of belonging growing because of them.

💛 Read our latest blog: https://jerichobeca.org/index.php/news/the-jericho-chronicle

05/29/2026

🎨 Our Artist Series is coming up at Jericho! Join us for hands-on, creative art experiences designed to inspire artists of all ages and abilities. We’re also excited to share that a limited number of scholarships are available to help make the program accessible to everyone. For more information about scholarships, please email [email protected]

🚚 Plus, don’t miss our upcoming Touch a Truck event! Families will have the chance to explore a variety of vehicles in a sensory-friendly, community-focused environment filled with fun, learning, and excitement for all ages.

Stay tuned for more event details and more summer fun at Jericho! ☀️

05/28/2026

More smiles, more memories and pictures from an amazing weekend at Jericho!

From our Confirmation celebration to the opening of the community gardens and Faith and Light’s beautiful annual planter planting, it was a weekend full of connection, teamwork and community spirit.

We can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer brings!

05/28/2026

Reminder! 📚🎓

The deadline to apply for Jericho’s scholarship opportunities is May 29th!

Don’t miss the chance to apply and take advantage of this opportunity. We encourage all eligible students to submit their applications before the deadline.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jericho or visit our website.

05/27/2026

What an amazing weekend at Jericho! 🎉
We had so much to celebrate, from a beautiful Confirmation in the Celebration Center to the exciting opening day of our Community Gardens.

To top it all off, Faith and Light continued their wonderful annual tradition of planting the entrance planters around the church, adding so much color and life right where we welcome our community. 🌸

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend such a success! You brought the energy, care, and joy that makes Jericho so special. We’re feeling inspired and ready for a summer full of growth, connection, and plenty more great moments ahead! 🌿💛

05/26/2026

Join us for the next session in our Parent Training Series!

📅 Friday, May 30
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This upcoming session will be an Open Forum on Special Education led by Attorney Christine Tetreault, a special education attorney who partners with families to advocate for the rights of children with disabilities.

This is a welcoming opportunity for parents and caregivers to:
✨ Ask questions
✨ Discuss concerns
✨ Learn more about special education supports and services
✨ Connect with other families in the community

Whether you are new to the process or have years of experience, all are welcome to join the conversation.

If you are unable to attend the training series in person, you may join remotely via Zoom. Please note that pre-registration is required in order to receive the Zoom access link.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/VKh5nnw1TKa0SH9XG7ZKNA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

🎥 Missed our first session? “Basic Rights in Plain English” is now available to watch on YouTube, and additional sessions from the series will be added as they become available.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bNhrzWPlh8&t=4777s

We look forward to seeing you there!