A Home Away From Home
Now in our 27th year, The Michael Lisnow Respite Center is a place that provides emotional and physical support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the Center serves hundreds of families. We can not do this without the generous support of many, and the inspiration given to us by the life and memory of Michael Carter Lisnow.
We ask that you take a moment to read Michael's story, view our efforts through images in our photo gallery, and learn about the programs we have available. We believe that the true legacy of Michael is not just the house itself, but it is the wisdom he continues to inspire in us and the strength to help change lives.
News & Upcoming Events
Michaels Run 5k
Saturday, October 18th 2025
Join us for the 26th Annual Michael’s Run & Walk 5K! It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable day. Sign up today at the link below!
7 Marathons.
7 Continents.
7 Days.
Sandy Lehane Runs the World Challenge for Respite!
For 14 years, Sandy has laced up for the Boston Marathon in support of the Michael Lisnow Respite Center.
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Now, she’s taking on her biggest challenge yet—the World Marathon Challenge: 7 marathons, on 7 continents, in 7 days.
Every step she takes helps raise life-changing funds for the families we serve.
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Click below to follow Sandy’s journey and support her mission!
Some Of Our Favorite Pictures!
Being Silly Again!
Thank You For Your Support!
The Cummings Foundation Grant
We are Grant recipients of $100K for 100, a Cummings Foundation program for non profit organizations in Eastern Mass.
Since 2018, the Cummings Foundation has funded our arts program in partnership with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
The Cummings Foundation funded Respite Center Hop/Arts program joint venture
provides professionally guided classes such as ceramics, pottery, water color and dance.
Exhibitions take place in a number public venues, including the Worcester Museum of Fine Arts. Appropriate modifications have been adopted since the pandemic to allow the art classes to continue online and in small settings.
Where to Find Us
508-435-1222
112 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Mon - Fri: 9am - 3pm
​​Saturday: Closed
​Sunday: Closed