This time of year, many people’s thoughts turn to thoughts of spring. I am thinking much further ahead; I am thinking about November 16th.
November 16th is a very important day for Devereux. That is the day that we will celebrate, in grand style, the 95th anniversary of Devereux. As the largest non-profit provider of behavioral healthcare services to people with developmental, emotional and behavioral disorders, I think we can all be proud of how we have carried forward the vision of Helena Devereux for 95 years. In addition, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Institute for Clinical Training and Research (ICTR), a division of Devereux, that has made tremendous gains in school assessments; early childhood resilience programs; helping inner city schools to create a culture that is more conducive to learning; and training tomorrow’s mental healthcare professionals.
In order to help us celebrate these Devereux milestones, we will be inviting the Philadelphia business community and Devereux stakeholders to join us at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing for what should be a special night of celebration as we consider the many lives which have been positively changed as a result of our 95 years of service.
We will be sending out invitations to this Gala later in the year, but mark your calendars now for the fun and festivities on Friday, November 16th. We look forward to seeing you there.
