Opening A World of Opportunity
Adventure, challenge, community and FAMILY are all possible because of YOU! In early September 2018, Waypoint received a call from a woman in Connecticut who said that their family use…
“He doesn’t need me!”
“He doesn’t need me!"That's what we heard Nicholas's father, Tom, exclaim with tears in his eyes and both fists pumped in the air as his son came around the corner…
2018 Spring Fundraising Party — Report
For those of you who could join us at the 2018 Spring Fundraising Party, thank you for coming! We hope you enjoy the pictures! For those of you who couldn't…
Waypoint on the TEDx Stage!
We're thrilled that a member of our team got to share her incredible journey on the TEDx stage! On January 20th, 2018, Julia Spruance, Waypoint's Program Director shared the story…
Hike in the Fells!
Well, it turned spring in New England (we're pretty sure), and the lingering cold hasn't stopped us from getting outside. In March, we hit the Middlesex Fells with a close-knit group from…
Self Confidence is on the rise in Somerville
Transformational adventure programming is happening in Somerville! Roughly 100 students from across the district are experiencing challenging experiences and big, impactful, life-learning is coming out of it. Hiking, Rock Climbing, Snowshoeing,…
The First Graduating Class of LITs
Eleven young adults - each with such unique stories, sets of strengths and challenges, personalities, and character - graduated from the Leaders-In-Training program on March 1st. It was a "waypoint" for all…
Somerville Makes Outdoor Education a Priority
Outdoor Education within schools is proven to work. Students learn and perform to their potential when they are confident, self-esteem is high, cooperation is strong, and students feel like they…
Winter Summit Weekend 2018
Guest Blogger alert! Steve Dastous joined Waypoint's program team in October. He's a stellar facilitator, volunteer coordinator, and member of this team. Check out his account of this impactful weekend. ♦Hey Y'all♦,…
2017 Program Impact Report
We are committed to understand the impact of Waypoint programs on the lives of people with disabilities and their communities. Thanks to a collaboration with the Social Innovation Forum, Public…