People, Incorportated held an open house on October 21, 2010 for their new F.A.C.E. (Family Advocacy and Community Education) unit that now operates out of 170 Pleasant Street, the location that formerly housed the Diabetes Association, now a program of FACE collaborates with a wide range of community partners to ensure that the needs of individuals with life challenges and their families are met. FACE programs offer information, support, technical assistance and workshops for individuals, families and the professionals who work with them. In addition to serving people with diabetes, the program works with adults with developmental disabilities and people at the Family Resources Center. The program also coordinates the Spiritual Connections program as well as education through Jack Yates training, the Human Services Academy and the United Partnership Program. The Pleasant Street offices also houses the Fall River office of the SMILES mentoring program. For more information about the program, contact FACE director Jenny DiBlasi at 508-837-6902, Ext. 102.
 

(Top row, left) Fall River Mayor William Flanagan listens as People Incorporated CEO Robert Canuel welcome guests to the open house. (Top row, center) Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Elin Howe talks with Jose Monteiro of United Neighbors. (Top row, right) Susan Jenkinson chats with one of the guests and Robert Canuel. (Middle row, left and right) Staff Development Trainer Jack Yates introduces himself to Fall River Community Development director Michael Dion after he and Susan Jenkinson completes a tour of the facility given by Family Advocate Mary Bisson. (Bottom row, left) Monique Martin of residential services listens as Director of Community Support Shannon Hebda talks with another staff members. (Bottom row, center) Fall River Area Office director Randy Webster poses for a photo with FACE director Jenny DiBlasi. (Bottom row, right) Diabetes Association director Mike Ramos talks with Amanda Donovan and other staff.