JUNE 2019 ISSUE
THE ACRES PROJECT Check out what we've been up to and what's to come!
WHAT'S GOING ON THIS SUMMER? Just over a month into the summer, The ACRES Project has been movin' & groovin' with awesome programs, a fundraising experience that was out of sight, & clients who really own their awesomeness! Intrigued? Check it out!
FEATURED STORIES IN THIS ISSUE:
What We've Been Up To A Groovy Woodstock Experience Client Highlights
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO: DAY PROGRAM: We've had some incredible lessons led by our clients about their interests or special talents! This month focused on nutrition, fire safety & social media safety. Additionally,
A Gr ovy Time
Officer Brad Tuskovich, came talk to us about when & how to engage with a police officer & answer any questions! WORK-BASED LEARNING: We are gearing down for summer but we have exciting plans for this program & are working to implement this Fall! Stay tuned! SCASD GROUP: The self-
On June 15th a benefit concert was held at the State Theater, produced by Liz Grove and James Miller. We had an incredible turn out, with guests arriving in their bellbottoms, tie-dye, & peacesigns! We nearly sold out the State Theater, filling 449 seats, &
advocacy & work-readiness
listened to 7 different bands play
group took a brief hiatus for
an arrangement of songs popular
'summer break' but we are
during the time of Woodstock!
back & ready to learn!
Very few people spent the whole SUMMER IMPROV GROUP:
time in their seats, with many
We've been having so much
dancing in front of the bands, as
fun learning "yes, and..." &
well as venturing out into the
games like 'Sentence Stories'
lobby to browse the art of many of
that always seem to end with
our clients including the ACRES of
a ghost or burglar! We even
Joy soaps, Volcanic Graphics and
performed a sampling at the Woodstock Benefit Concert earlier this month! MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS GROUP: This group is finally up & running! We had an
artwork by Matthew! By the end of the night we raised a grand total of $25,000 (and change!)Â to benefit ACRES & we could not be more thrilled!
awesome first session, getting to know each other & building bridges with toothpicks, gumdrops & marshmallows!
Thank you to Liz & James, the State Theater, The Morgan Foundation, all the performers, our donors & everyone whose supported us along the way!
CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS: MEET ANDREW!
When Andrew was 'Star Student' he served up some yummy brownies & taught
MEET AKSEL!
us about ATVs, UTVs, & his favorite - zero-turn lawn mowers! Andrew loves zero-turn mowers because they make quick & tight turns! He showed us pictures these vehicles & did a great job answering questions! Thanks Andrew!
Aksel is a part of our Improv group & came up
MEET GREG!
on stage during the Woodstock Concert to perform a sampling of the activities we have been practicing! Aksel did so well up on stage & performing a
To register for any of our programs, or for more information please visit The ACRES Project at: https://acresproject.org/ theacresproject@gmail.com
sentence story about a prince who wanted Greg taught us all about Penn State sports trivia! One of the coolest facts he shared was how Penn State's colors used to be pink & black, but when the uniforms faded & got dirty they looked blue & white, & now those are our school colors! Way to go Greg!
extensions but ended up giving his hair to a princess without any! Awesome job Aksel!
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