Five organizations and individuals received an award at Wheeler’s eighth annual Hands & Hearts reception on May 17 at The Country Club of Farmington.

Last week, we highlighted the long career of Dennis Keenan, executive director of Wheeler from 1977 to 1998. This week, we're sharing some personal reflections on Dennis himself.

Sabrina Trocchi, PhD, MPA, Wheeler chief operating officer, was part of a recent MetroHartford Alliance Pulse of the Region radio program entitled, "Mental Health and Workplace Productivity."

After Dennis Keenan interviewed for a job running Wheeler’s then-new special education school in 1974, he went home and told his wife to not expect him to work there long.

There wasn’t a time when the late, former State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) wasn’t advocating for Wheeler and the individuals and families served by the organization. Ms. Boukus—who served for 22 years in the state legislature—supported Wheeler as a corporator and trustee, and was a steadfast champion for the expansion of its programs and services.