About Us

About Us

Our Mission

Our Mission

The MS Dream Center provides a dedicated resource and support facility in which people living with Multiple Sclerosis, and their care partners may engage in a wide variety of interactive social and educational activities, workshops and therapies. The MS Dream Center goal is to bring awareness to the disease and reach out to those living with it, empowering them and offering important respite opportunities for care partners.

Pictured from Left to Right: Donna Anderson (Operations Manager), Debbie Centracchio (Operations Assistant), Donald Perna (President of the Board), Marie Perna (Founder/Executive Director), and Anne DelSignore (Director)

A message from the Perna Family

A message from the Perna Family

The MS Dream Center was created with a simple yet powerful vision: to bring individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their loved ones together in a supportive, people-helping-people environment. From the very beginning, our dream has been to provide all services free of charge, ensuring accessibility for everyone in need. What started as a local initiative has now grown far beyond that, as we now proudly support members virtually across the globe. Our leader, Marie, has turned her dream into a reality, connecting and empowering people with MS far and wide. Together, we strive to continue to build a community where no one faces MS alone. If you’d like to help support our growth, we invite you to donate using the link below. Thank you!

Our Staff

Our Staff

The staff of the MS Dream Center is deeply committed to supporting its members. Beyond their dedicated hours at the Center and efforts during fundraisers, they consistently address members’ personal needs with care and compassion.

Marie
Perna

Founder/Executive Director

Anne
DelSignore

Director

Donna
Anderson

Operations Manager

Debbie
Centracchio

Operations Assistant

Nancy
DelCid

CNA

Brenda
Haley

CNA

Tom
Mailhot

CNA

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The board of directors at the MS Dream Center exemplifies care and compassion in every decision they make. Their unwavering commitment ensures a supportive environment where members’ needs are prioritized, and the mission of the center thrives.

Donald Perna • President
Michael Matracia • Vice President
Patricia O’Brien • Secretary
Robert J Sclama • Treasurer
Marie Perna • Executive Director
Anne DelSignore • Director

Dr. Jonathan Cahill • Neurologist
Donna Evans • Real Estate Agent
Joel Evans • Independent Consultant
Laura Maguire • RI College
Stephen Maguire • Disability Attorney
Patrick O’Brien • Executive, Anthem

Accessible Rhode Island is a project of the Dream Center that surveys and recognizes local businesses that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Interested in having your business’ accessibility information listed on Accessible Rhode Island?

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Our partners and sponsors play a vital role in helping the MS Dream Center fulfill its mission of supporting individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and their loved ones. Through their generous contributions, we’re able to provide free programs, resources, and a sense of community to those who need it most. Their commitment and collaboration make a lasting impact, empowering lives and spreading hope. We are deeply grateful for their support.

Phone Number

(401) 383-8878

Address

300 Toll Gate Road • Suite 104
Warwick, RI 02886

Email Address

info@msdreamcenter.org