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Founded in 1988, Road to
Responsibility (RTR) has long
supported citizens with intellectual
and developmental disabilities
(I/DD), including Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD) and Acquired
Brain Injuries (ABI), with the
mission of "Making Lives Better"
and helping those they serve find
and take their place within their
communities. Offering residential,
employment, day habilitation and
support services, RTR serves very
diverse needs, including those with
significant behavioral and medical
challenges. With impact in 110
communities along the South Shore
and Southeastern Massachusetts,
RTR provides services and support
where other programs have not
successfully done so. In fact, 70%
of their members have been turned
down or failed with other service
providers before finding success
at RTR!
To provide financial sustainability
and preserve the ability to execute
its mission effectively, RTR has
rolled out a three-year endowment
campaign called Empowering
Dreams, Igniting Possibilities, with
the goal of raising $3 million.
This endowment fund will provide
a "safety net" and ensure stability
within the organization, protecting
its ability to offer critical services
for those who rely so heavily
on RTR to live the lives they
Empowering Dreams,
Igniting Possibilities
Written by Robin Young,
photography by Erin Cohan
