4-H continued
in the works. We are also looking at getting more community members involved in teaching and drawing in more youth to participate.� For more information visit, https://extension.purdue.edu/ Gibson/Pages/default.aspx
Gardening Goodies
Charlie McConnell and Bryanne Parker are some of many who donate their time to help judge 4-H projects.
Sheryl Walker and Nancy Harper take their turn at the Master Gardener’s booth at the Gibson County Fair.
The ARC Services
The Arc of Gibson County provides services to residents of Gibson County who are challenged by intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Arc has been a proud partner of the Gibson Community Foundation for over 20 years. Funding from the Community Foundation has played a vital role in supplementing programs and projects at The Arc, including the grant awarded in 2016, which provided transportation for Project Search students. Project Search is a program which is focused on preparing high school students with disabilities for the transition from high school to the work force. It is a partnership of The Arc of Gibson County, the Gibson County Special Education Cooperative, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation and Gibson General Hospital. With a teacher and job coach on site, students attend classes and rotate departments within the hospital. Students spend up to ten weeks in departments such as the business office, purchasing and maintenance/floor care. The students immerse themselves into a competitive work environment, learning vital skills which will help them to become gainfully employed after graduation. For some,
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Photo Jancey Smith
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transportation to Project Search was a barrier. The funding from the Gibson County Community Foundation made participation possible. Opportunities to graduate and move into competitive jobs were made a reality. The Community Foundation plays an important role to other charitable organizations in Gibson County as well. Having such a partner, fills gaps and enhances tremendous work already being done by non-profit organizations throughout our community. The Arc and our programs have also been supplemented by the Community Foundation over the years to help make facilities more handicapped accessible, improve vocational outcomes, enhance sensory stimulation and create community inclusive activities. The Arc of Gibson County is grateful that the Gibson County Community Foundation is active and involved in our community. We can say, without a doubt, that our services have been elevated with the support from the Community Foundation. We encourage everyone to learn more about this wonderful organization and get involved in charitable work being accomplished throughout Gibson County.
August 2017
Small Town Living