Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 9, 2022 Triangle, Inc. launches Prism, a program for adults living with autism By Tara Vocino T riangle, Inc. held an open house for a new program Triangle, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Coleman Nee thanked donors for their support. for adults with autism, or neurodiverse, at their remodeled location in downtown Malden on Wednesday. Triangle, Inc. is a 50-year-old nonprofit based in Malden that serves people with disabilities and their families. It partnered with the Commonwealth to develop and design a new program, the Prism Program, that offers a variety of employment, job training, independent living and social skills programs for autistic, transition-age young adults. This ground-breaking program and space is designed for young adults with autism who have aged out of the public school system at 22 years old and now 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Mayor Gary Christenson said Triangle, Inc. provides support for adults with disabilities once they age out of school age. Pictured from left to right: Triangle, Inc. Board of Directors members David Gordon and Mark DeOliveira, Triangle Inc. Chief Integrity Officer Melissa Strout, Lily Schermerhorn and State Rep. Paul Donato. Check presentation, pictured from left to right: Rally 2 Give Foundation Co-Founder Matt St. Jean, Triangle, Inc. Board President Michael Moran, State Representatives Paul Donato and Kate LipperGarabedian, Mayor Gary Christenson, Triangle, Inc. CEO Coleman Nee and Rally 2 Give Foundation Co-Founder Richard St. Jean. Rally 2 Give donated $30,000 to Triangle, Inc. Also represented was the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, which donated to the learning and collaboration lab. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) need a pathway to independent living. The Prism Program is a one-of-a-kind model that serves young autistic adults with individualized services and provides a judgement-free zone to help members build social bonds with their peers. Mayor Gary Christenson and State Representatives Paul Donato and Kate Lipper-Garabedian were in attendance. MARCHETTI CORP. 29 4.20 4.30 4.83 Available in 1 & 5 gal. Containers 4.05 DEF At The Pump $4.75 Gal. Mayor Gary Christenson (in center) with Triangle, Inc. members Jacob Grant (at left) and Gavin Milligan during Wednesday’s Prism Program open house at Triangle, Inc. Triangle, Inc. CEO Coleman Nee presented a plaque to Board of Directors Member Mark DeOliveira (at left) of The TJX Companies for TJX’s dedication. The plaque will be hung inside Triangle Inc.’s cafe and commons lounge. DIESEL TRUCK STOP Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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