Frank Olean Center

09/04/2026

One week away! Olean Center's Cheers for Charity at Grey Sail Brewing! -

09/01/2026

Kathy was a key speaker this year at our 60th Celebration dinner at the The Andrea Misquamicut Beach. Kathy and her DSP, Robin, stopped by the office today to say hello. Then I see this pop up on my computer! Check out this beautiful poem by Ms. Kathy Egan.

NATURE’S BOX OF CRAYONS
By
Kathy Egan
2nd Place Winner-2013

A painter’s easel is full of colors
Reds, greens, blues, and many others
With a stroke of his brush
He’s off and running
And the colors on his palette
Are absolutely stunning
Golds and yellows and oranges on fire
Like in a sunset or sunrise
For you to admire
Deepest purple and the blackest blacks
Twinkling stars in the sky at night
Oh, what a vision to behold in one’s own sight tonight

08/27/2026

Jacob and Danielle enjoyed a beautiful morning stroll through Watch Hill! Jacob especially loved stopping to admire all the boats along the way. There’s nothing quite like a little sunshine, fresh air, and time by the water!

08/27/2026

Two weeks away! Olean Center's Cheers for Charity at Grey Sail Brewing! -

08/20/2026

Three weeks away! Olean Center's Cheers for Charity at Grey Sail Brewing! -

08/20/2026

***UPDATE***

He has been found safe! See recent post for more details.
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🚨 URGENT: Police are asking for help to find a missing man with autism.

Police say he was dropped off at Kennedy Plaza around 9:50 am on Thursday. It is believed he may still be in the Providence area.

He is in his 20s. He was last seen wearing shorts with no shirt or shoes. We do not know his name at this time. Police say he likes swimming pools and bodies of water.

He is from the Woonsocket area, so if you have any information please immediately call the Woonsocket Police Department at 401-766-1212.

08/17/2026

Cheers for Charity is around the corner. Tickets are available. Bring family and friends and help us celebrate the Olean Center! Scan the QR code or click the secure link for tickets!
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_SYwTT3s5CQs85JbhGQS7A

08/11/2026

Cheers for Charity is one of our favorite events, and it is about a month away! We celebrate the Olean Center in one of the best places in town, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island. Scan the QR code or click the secure link for tickets! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_SYwTT3s5CQs85JbhGQS7A

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

What an incredible day! The 2026 Olean Center Charity Golf Tournament was a tremendous success, proving once again the extraordinary impact of a community united. Together, we can champion opportunities, inclusion, and brighter futures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To our golfers, volunteers, amazing Golf Committee (Beth & Jeffrey Frenette, Joanna & Al Valentini, Shannon Haeseler), Olean Center staff, and everyone who contributed their time, talent, and generosity, thank you for making this event so special.

We want to thank our Title Sponsor, Professional Planning Group, Dinner Sponsor, The Andrea Misquamicut Beach, our Lunch Sponsor, The Washington Trust Company, Beverage Sponsors, Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island, and First Community Financial Services, Golf Cart Sponsors, Rinaldi Roofing, Joanna Luzzi Valentini & Al Valentini, The Elms Assisted Living, Lathrop Insurance, and DiPrete Engineering, Putting Green Sponsors, Atlantic Audiology, Inc., McQuade's Marketplace, USI, Closest to the Pin Sponsors, Carmody, Cherenzia and Associates, Ltd., Mutual of America Financial Group, Pannone, Devereaux, & O'Gara, Shoreline Painting, Viking Supply Co, and Westerly Community Credit Union, and our Hole in One Sponsor, Valenti Subaru. We are deeply grateful to our outstanding sponsors.

Our raffle prize donations made such a difference, and we thank the following people and businesses: Foxwoods Resort Casino, 1161 House Block Island, Bend Yoga, Beth & Jeff Frenette, Black Velvet Inc, C.C. O'Brien's Sports Cafe, Cardi's Furniture & Mattress, Celeste Santilli, REALTOR, Chariho Furniture, CWPM, Dock 9, E-Z Midway Liquors, G-Spa Foxwoods, Hilltop Cafe, Block Island Ferry and Interstate Navigation Company, Joanna & Al Valentini, Junk & Java, Lake of Isles, Matunuck Oyster Bar, Michael Nunziata, Nicole Micklich, Ocean House, PPG Wealth Management, Richmond Country Club, SeaEscape Charters, Shelter Harbor Inn, Sift Bake Shop, The Andrea Seaside Restaurant & Beach Bar, The Haversham, The Keys of Healing, Washington Trust Company, Watch Hill Outfitters, Westerly Car Wash, Westerly Credit Union, Westerly Jewelry, Westerly Paints, and The Wine Store.

Your partnership helps create opportunities, foster independence, and enrich the lives of the individuals we serve.

Thank you for making this year's tournament one to remember. We can't wait to see you on the course again next year!

(we had trouble with tagging people/internet issues. We will work on that so we can ensure people are tagged)