Caring for Moms-To-Be With Substance Use Disorders

Catholic Health steps in on the opioid epidemic   Women with substance use disorders come from all walks of life. The disorder does not discriminate and can be hard to identify. This can make neonatal care difficult for doctors and nurses who unfortunately aren’t able to identify a patient with the disorder before it’s too … Continued


Stimulating Dialogue Around Mental Health

How 16 community groups and leaders created an anti-stigma movement   Understanding that the shame associated with mental illness keeps many people from seeking help, a small group of mental health professionals began developing an idea for a public campaign to raise awareness about the issue in 2015. From there, it was not long before … Continued

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Reimagine Learning in Massachusetts

Nearly six years ago, the Tower Foundation began working with Reimagine Learning, a sprawling network of social entrepreneurs, funders, policymakers, and researchers working to transform the way learning happens in America. The goal was clear: create learning environments for all students, particularly those with learning disabilities. In addition to the overall aim, it was a priority to … Continued

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Seeing Eye to Eye Through Mentorship

Anyone who’s been there will agree: Middle school is hard. And for middle school students with learning disabilities, it can often feel like they’ll never quite measure up, leading them to feel isolated and to struggle in silence. To help address this tough stage in life, the Tower Foundation provided funding to bring Eye to … Continued