JUL/AUG
2016
Garden Center Services
The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
growth in self confidence is at the foundation of our agency. I am so grateful for the staff and volunteers that put so much time and effort into making our participants dreams come true.
Patrick & Gerry
INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 ADOPT A HOME UPDATE Page 2 SUPER SUNNY 5K Page 3 FRIENDS OF GCS Page 4
This newsletter is full of articles and pictures which so capably represent the strengths and values of our agency. The Super Sunny 5K and Walk ‘n Rolla-Thon is in itself such a great example of so many people coming together in a spirit of collaboration and celebration to put on this annual fund raiser that provides much needed revenue to further our mission of growing in dignity & independence. But this year’s event took on a special focus and brilliance with the establishment of the “Sunny Striders”! Honoring the wishes of a number of individuals that attend our programs who wanted to participate in this year’s 5K, it was so heartwarming and inspirational to watch as these individuals crossed the finish line, beaming with pride!! Creating opportunities for achievement and
“Independence isn’t doing your own thing. It’s doing the right thing on your own.” Kim John Payne
I’ve recognized the incredible positive impact that the Adopt A Home program has had at the agency and on our financial bottom line in past newsletters. In this edition of the Leaflet you’ll find a short status update describing how this committed group of individuals, families, friends, businesses, and fraternal organizations continue to make wonderful things happen! Please join me as you can in thanking these generous persons. The pictures from the June GCS Formal is another statement regarding our commitment to understanding what’s important to the persons we serve, and our appreciation that it takes
a community of believers and supporters to make these things happen! This is also true of the ladies that live together at the house in Oak Lawn and have started an Avon business to fund their vacation to Memphis. Place your order today!! Lastly, due to the fact that our state is heading into its’ second year without a budget, and that our services are exceedingly underfunded to begin with, we have decided to lower the production and distribution of our agency newsletter from a monthly one to six times a year, beginning with this July’s Leaflet. This change will save a decent amount of revenue from the printing and mailing cost. You will notice that the calendar provided is for two months, which will give you more notice for our various events and meetings. Thank you, and have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! May
God
Bless
America