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November 7, 2025
Guest User
Meet our California Regional Program Manager: ...

Hi PALS Programs community! My name is Leslie (she/her/hers), and I’m thrilled to join PALS as the new California Regional Program Manager. I’m truly excited to be part of the PALS community and can’t wait to build lasting connections with you all. 

Meet our California Regional Program Manager: Leslie Cubias
October 31, 2025
Guest User
Meet our Program Director: Matt Lafreniere

Hey PALS Programs family! My name is Matt, and I’m thrilled to have joined PALS as the new Program Director. I’m so excited to be part of this community and look forward to meeting everyone who makes all of this happen. We can’t do it without you!

Meet our Program Director: Matt Lafreniere
October 7, 2025
Guest User
Meet our Intern: Kamille Burris

Hi, my name is Kamille, she/her, and I am excited to be an intern for PALS Programs. I wanted to work for PALS for my internship because I have attended PALS since 2018, and I love being part of this community and this family, and making new memories with new people, and meeting my old friends.

Meet our Intern: Kamille Burris
September 30, 2025
Shelby Jones
PALS & LuMind IDSC Family Weekend

This season, PALS was thrilled to partner with LuMind IDSC to host Family Weekend at Great Wolf Lodge locations in Manteca, CA and Perryville, MD. This weekend brought together PALS families, volunteers, and alumni, while also introducing us to new families eager to learn about PALS.

PALS & LuMind IDSC Family Weekend
May 6, 2025
Sarah Rogers
Rebuilding Belonging: How Partnerships Have ...

Like many organizations, PALS Programs faced its share of challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebuilding momentum after a global pause required resilience, creativity, and a strong community to lean on.

Rebuilding Belonging: How Partnerships Have Powered PALS’ Growth
Jenni Ross
October 31, 2018
DSAM

Thank you | DSAM Recap

Jenni Ross
October 31, 2018
DSAM
Thank you | DSAM Recap

October was an incredible month, and we owe it to our PALS Family! We had such a great time celebrating with you…

Tagged: ambassadors, buddy walk, DSAM, fundraising, Holiday, PALS Holiday, thank you

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Jenni Ross
October 29, 2018
Fundraising

Donate to PALS While You Shop | DSAM

Jenni Ross
October 29, 2018
Fundraising
Donate to PALS While You Shop | DSAM

The holidays are around the corner, and we bet you’re starting to shop around for gifts for your loved ones. We are too! One place we shop at is…

Tagged: DSAM, fundraising

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Jenni Ross
October 27, 2018
Leadership

#PALSleaders Series | Ally Ellis

Jenni Ross
October 27, 2018
Leadership
#PALSleaders Series | Ally Ellis

Meet Ally Ellis, our PALS NYC Director from this past summer and this winter’s PALS Holiday Philadelphia Director…

Tagged: get involved, Holiday, NYC, PALS Holiday, PALSleaders, Philadelphia

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Jenni Ross
October 26, 2018
Community

DSAM #PALSFriendshipFriday Series: Gretchen and Gia

Jenni Ross
October 26, 2018
Community
DSAM #PALSFriendshipFriday Series: Gretchen and Gia

Gretchen and Gia met at Camp PALS Chicago 2018 and were fast friends. The two of them were constantly cheering each other on and laughing…

Tagged: Chicago 2018, DSAM, friends, PALS365, roommates

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Jenni Ross
October 19, 2018
Community

DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Monica and Mary Beth

Jenni Ross
October 19, 2018
Community
DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Monica and Mary Beth

Monica and Mary Beth are new friends who have created an amazing friendship at PALS Georgetown. Get to know Monica…

Tagged: friends, Friendship Fridays, Georgetown, PALS365

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Jenni Ross
October 16, 2018
Leadership

Meet the Ambassadors | DSAM

Jenni Ross
October 16, 2018
Leadership
Meet the Ambassadors | DSAM

Hi PALS Families,

We are so excited to launch this year’s PALS Ambassador program. PALS Ambassadors are volunteers who work to promote PALS through their personal and professional networks. Our Ambassadors work towards…

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Jenni Ross
October 14, 2018
Leadership

#PALSleaders Series | Tori Cedar

Jenni Ross
October 14, 2018
Leadership
#PALSleaders Series | Tori Cedar

We’re continuing a series we kept on our tumblr where we get to know some of the amazing PALS Leaders, like Tori…

Tagged: get involved, PALSleaders

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Jenni Ross
October 12, 2018
Community

DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Alex and Joe

Jenni Ross
October 12, 2018
Community
DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Alex and Joe

PALS is all about lifelong friendships, and Alex and Joe are amazing examples of it! When PALS was one Camp in the Philadelphia area…

Tagged: DSAM, PALS365, roommates

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Jenni Ross
October 8, 2018
DSAM

Ways to Get Involved | DSAM

Jenni Ross
October 8, 2018
DSAM
Ways to Get Involved | DSAM

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and we want to celebrate with you! Here are 8 ways to get involved with PALS during Down Syndrome Awareness Month…

Tagged: friends, fundraising

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Jenni Ross
October 5, 2018
DSAM, Community

DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Ryan and Nash

Jenni Ross
October 5, 2018
DSAM, Community
DSAM #PALSFriendshipFridays Series: Ryan and Nash

We are so excited to begin a new series featuring the friendships made through PALS! Welcome to #PALSFriendshipFridays, where we explore…

Tagged: Chicago, friends, Friendship Fridays, Series

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Jenni Ross
October 3, 2018
DSAM, Fundraising

DIY Fundraising Page | DSAM

Jenni Ross
October 3, 2018
DSAM, Fundraising
DIY Fundraising Page | DSAM

It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and a great way to show your support for the community is by fundraising! With the help of our fundraisers, we are able to expand our programs to new areas, grow our existing programs, and provide financial aid to….

Tagged: fundraising, get involved

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Jenni Ross
October 2, 2018
Leadership

Our 2018-2019 PALS Holiday Leaders | Philadelphia

Jenni Ross
October 2, 2018
Leadership
Our 2018-2019 PALS Holiday Leaders | Philadelphia

It’s time to get to know the rest of our PALS Holiday leaders! We are so excited for the holidays, and even more excited to be bringing the celebration to Philadelphia…

Tagged: Holiday, PALS Holiday, Philadelphia

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Jenni Ross
October 1, 2018
Leadership

Our 2018-2019 PALS Holiday Leaders | Washington, D.C.

Jenni Ross
October 1, 2018
Leadership
Our 2018-2019 PALS Holiday Leaders | Washington, D.C.

We are so excited to start the holidays and celebrate with our PALS Family! PALS Holiday returns to Washington, D.C. to ring in the New Year…

Tagged: DC, Holiday, PALS Holiday, Washington

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Jenni Ross
October 1, 2018
DSAM

Welcome to the New Blog

Jenni Ross
October 1, 2018
DSAM
Welcome to the New Blog

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Here at PALS, we have a lot of NEW projects being released for DSAM…

Tagged: fundraising, tumblr

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