All six hundred staff of People, Incorporated were invited to an Employee Appreciation and Benefits Fair at the South Main Street headquarters on June 6, 2013. "This is our way of thanking our employees for the wonderful work that they do everyday on the job and to encourage them to take the best care of themselves by taking advantage of the many resources available to them through the organization and other resources in the Greater Fall River community," stated Employee Wellness Committee chairperson Marilyn Grubb who helped to put the event together. In addition to a free lunch, employees were able to speak with representatives of local organizations including the YMCA, Partners for a Healthier Community, and Weight Watchers. Employees were also encouraged to sign up for walking groups, weight loss support groups and even an "Insanity" boot camp program. The event helps to highlight the many events that People Incorporated has offered from time to time, including a hiking group and a healthy cooking contest. Click here for a short video of the event. For more information about these unique employee fitness programs, contact Wellness Director Marilyn Grubb at 508-679-5233. 

(Top row, left) Human Resources staff members Alexis Maltais and Melissa DeMartin look over raffle prize entry forms that will be given to participants in the Fair. (Top row, center) Weight Watchers representatives Anita Couto and Renee Sherman talk with Tabitha Gendreau of FitWorks in Fall River. (Top row, right) Residential Services Director Dorothy Arruda gets information from IT Manager Justin Sheffer before going into the main room. (Row two, left) Susan Raposa joins Dorothy as they are greeted by Vice President of Community, Child and Family Services Jenny Diblasi and Employee Wellness Committee chairperson Marilyn Grubb. (Row two, right) Maria Medeiros and Linda Rodrigues prepare to serve some frozen fruit and yogurt smoothies. (Row three) Group residence staff member Craig Moreira talks with Olivea Amaral, Patricia Andrade and Sandra Letendra of BayCoast Bank as Marilyn Grubb describes the running group and the weight loss support group available to employees. (Bottom row, left) Denise Sherman of Mechanics Cooperative Bank and Michelle Alves of the Fall River YMCA stand at their tables ready to speak with employees. (Bottom row, center) Partners Employee Wellness Coordinator Angela Bras holds information about the smoking cessation groups she's offering. (Bottom row, right) Sharon Medeiros looks over the food offerings for employees.