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The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
the services we provide. However, we recognize that we must find alternative revenue streams to maintain the quality of those services.
Super Sunny 5k & Walk
INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 GCS FAMILY SPOTLIGHT Page 2 SUPER SUNNY 5k Page 3 AROUND GCS Page 4
Here at GCS July begins the start of our new fiscal year. We have been informed by the State that our funding will remain the same once again this year. Of course, with the rising cost of living expenses, this really means a decrease in funding levels. Through the wellplanned expansion of services, Garden Center Services has been able to generate additional revenue allowing us to maintain
“We have been informed by the State that our funding will remain the same once again this year. Of course, with the rising cost of living expenses, this really means a decrease in funding levels.” Over the past two years, we have opened two new homes providing residential services to ten new consumers. Additionally, our day programs have expanded to offer additional services to a number of new individuals. The Kedzie
program has given us the space to serve more people. At the State building, we are currently remodeling the program space to better serve the additional participants there. Finally, the Garden Gallery & Studio provides new day programming options for a number of new consumers. Speaking of the Garden Gallery & Studio, I hope that you will be able to join us on Thursday, July 11th from 5-8 p.m., as we celebrate the Gallery’s one-year anniversary. There will be live music, refreshments, and a “Canstruction” Food Sculpture built collaboratively between our artists and Whole Foods Market. Please join us to celebrate a year of amazing accomplishments by our Gallery artists!