Ben Speaks

06/13/2026

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🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉
Gilly’s House Summerfest is coming on Sunday, August 16th at the Wrentham Developmental Center Fairgrounds — and this is a FREE community event for all to enjoy! 🌞
We have so many exciting activities planned, and there is even more than what’s listed on the flyer! Come join us for a day filled with fun, family, connection, and community spirit.
✨ Dunk tank & Obstacle Course Perfect Party Rentals Bellingham
🌊 Water slide & Bouncy House
🐐 Phunny Pharm Petting zoo Shanny Quigley
🐕 Police dogs Franklin PD demonstration
🚒 Touch-a-truck Wrentham FD
🎩 Magician show Marvelous Marvin
🥁 Drumming circle
🎨 Arts & crafts with KP Cares💚💛
🍦 C&C Ice Cream Truck Teresa Fernald
💦 Dragon Foam from Jeff Pugliese Jr.
🎧 🎶Wrentham’s own DJ Jeff Hall
🏈 Pat the Patriot & Patriots Cheerleaders
💍 Get your photos taken with Super Bowl rings with the Silver Bullet! Keith Birchall
🍽️ Food from 15 area restaurants
🏆 Best of the Fest food contest
🌭 Norfolk Lions hamburgers & hot dogs
🎪 40 resource tables with kids’ activities and community information
…and so much more!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors — everyone is welcome! 💜
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, businesses, and community partners who continue to make this day possible. We can’t wait to see you there! For more information on how to be a sponsor, volunteer, attend event or donate, please visit our website www.gillyshouse.org or email Maureen Cappuccino at [email protected]

05/21/2026

“Everyone knows a Ben.”

In this powerful clip from our annual Comedy Night, Judy shares the origin of Ben Speaks Louder Than Words and the heartbreaking loss that started this mission.

Benjamin Giovangelo was a beautiful, intuitive, creative, sensitive, and loving son. On April 16, 2009, just six days after his 18th birthday, Ben died by su***de.

As Judy shares, there came a moment when “the pain became greater than the resources available.”

That line speaks to the heart of why Ben Speaks exists.

Ben Speaks Louder Than Words was born through Ben’s loss, and today it continues as a powerful voice for change. Our mission is to help provide the tools, resources, education, and support that young people, families, schools, and communities need.

Because everyone knows a Ben — an at-risk youth in their community.

Together, we can support all Bens to thrive.

If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that support is available. You are not alone.

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the May Miles for Minds 5K as we kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month earlier this month.

We are deeply grateful to the students, families, volunteers, community members, and partners who helped make this event so meaningful. A special thank you to Holliston Youth and Family, HHS, NHS, May Miles for Minds, Holliston DAAC, Holliston Park & Rec, Holliston Trails, and the Town of Holliston for helping bring this event to life.

This 5K was more than just a community event. It was a reminder of the power of connection, conversation, and showing up for one another.

At Ben Speaks, we believe that breaking the stigma around mental health and su***de prevention begins with moments like these — when families, students, schools, and community organizations come together with a shared purpose.

Thank you for being part of this important kickoff to Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s continue building connection, spreading awareness, and making sure support is available to those who need it most.

05/03/2026

Thank you so much to Luke & Max, students from Holliston High School for choosing Ben Speaks to be the recipient of the money raised today through May Miles For Minds to support mental health awareness. Thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy and passion to this community effort. A big shout out to Holliston Youth and Family Services for your continued partnership to support families in your community to work tirelessly to break the stigma, access tools to support mental health and so much more. We thank you, thank you, thank you! ***deprevention

05/01/2026

Only 5️⃣ days remain to join this fantastic student-led initiative. Registration is still open, and Race Day shirts are still available when you register, with all proceeds benefiting Ben Speaks. Join the 3k/5k walk, run, or stroll in Holliston to support Mental Health Awareness Month. https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=205158 Ben Speaks💚💚💚💚

04/07/2026

Check out this link that will bring you to an interest form to learn more about Ben's Challenge for your high school. Be part of the wave of change to bring wellness practices to our youth.

Thank you for your interest in bringing Ben's Challenge to your school or organization.