Ways to Give
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
- Christopher Reeve
There are so many ways to make a difference!
As a non-profit organization, NEPS counts on generous donations from individuals and businesses in our community to continue our mission. We appreciate your support — it means the world to us and those we serve!
2026 Fundraising Campaign
Celebrate 40 years with NEPS! It's hard to believe that Northeast Placement Services has been living it's mission in the community for 40 years! NEPS was one of the leading agencies to break the barriers of institutional thinking in the 80's. We started small with a single program model and 12 individuals in 1986. Fast forward to 2026. NEPS boasts some of the most creative and high quality day and vocational options available. From Iron Horse Property Services to Working Bees Janitorial Services, Community Experience Programs, Culinary, and Art options - we do a little bit of everything. It's not easy being a non-profit in today's economic climate. We rely on the extraordinary community members and businesses to help keep us thriving and surviving. Check out our Night out with NEPS Teddy Swims concert fundraiser. With very special thanks to the Mohegan Tribe. Also like and follow our Facebook page for more events, pictures and updates on what's happening at NEPS.
Make a Donation
Each dollar is greatly appreciated. Donations may be given to a specific, or multiple services and/or programs.
Learn About Our Latest Community Initiative
SEED - Strength + Education + Empowerment = Dreams
Welcome to SEED! SEED teaches us that with hard work, a little knowledge, and some support you can achieve beautiful things! This horticultural education program came to fruition in 2021 with a greenhouse, a few raised beds and some great Community Partners. A generous donation from Tom Borner of the Putnam Area Foundation made the growth of this program possible. SEED now encompasses a large portion of the NEPS campus from vegetable gardens, raised beds, a pumpkin patch, a sunflower room, sensory garden and rows upon rows of flowers. SEED links our Whistling T Kettle culinary program and our garden/retail shop Symphony Flower Farm.
Stop in to Symphony and purchase some of the fruits of our labor.
This project could not have been possible without the help from Tom Borner with the Putnam Area Foundation.
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