Announcements

This has been a year like no other, and I would like to thank our entire Green Chimneys
community for your support of our students, families, staff, and of course, our animals, during these highly unusual times. Following the closure in March, we all had to think like never before to ensure our services continued with the same level of quality and access for the students and families that count on us every day.
Over the last several months, our staff has embraced the challenges, and the opportunities. It was with great pride and diligence that our staff quickly pivoted to a virtual learning and support environment. The level of professionalism and creativity was exceptional across all departments. Comprehensive summer school and fall reopening plans were developed to ensure all students could maintain their individualized programs. The large majority of students returned to our two school campuses with great success and it has been uplifting to observe the excitement and enthusiasm from both staff and students.
Green Chimneys’ response to COVID-19 was and continues to be driven by the philosophy on how we deliver our services and collaborate with each other to do so.
It is known as our Guiding Principles:
These seven principles encompass our beliefs and values as an agency, and are the foundation of our shared commitment to the provision of services, the strength of our culture, and the endurance of Green Chimneys.
I thank you for joining us in sustaining this legacy in support of children, animals, and community.
Gifts received by December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous corporate donor. All year-end gifts support Green Chimneys’ therapeutic programs for children and animals.
Bodhi is the Golden Retriever companion of Green Chimneys’ Admissions Supervisor and one of the most familiar faces on campus. Bodhi also holds the distinction of being a certified therapy dog and recently participated in Green Chimneys’ first funded research project studying the effect of involving a dog in social skills development training for children on the autism spectrum. Her full name, Bodhi Ani, means “Awakens/Enlightens Grace” and describes her personality and the role she embraces with the students on campus; Bodhi is very calm and grounded in her ability to awaken their potential while helping them to relax and feel at peace.