In this photo: Stephen and Marcus
"Marcus feels happier, more productive, and loves expressing himself through music!" - Stephen, Marcus' Mentor
congregation’s musical productions. I signed him up for drum lessons, and ever since, he’s been an amazing addition to our cast. He feels happier, more productive, and loves expressing himself through music!” Last Christmas, Stephen bought Marcus a bicycle that he rides every day to his bus stop with friends from his day program. Stephen and Marcus often ride together along the beach path near their home. The exercise has helped Marcus lose weight and begin a healthier lifestyle. This past year, Marcus developed some serious health issues, and Stephen needed assistance coordinating his medical care. “I don’t know what we would have done without Amanda, Stephen’s coordinator from California MENTOR, and the help we received from the Harbor Regional Center,” Stephen says. “The MENTOR staff helped me to keep track of Marcus’s appointments and paperwork, coordinate with his doctors, and make sure he was comfortable during his hospital stay. As a team, the staff from California MENTOR and Harbor Regional Center were truly instrumental in Marcus’ recovery.” And Stephen was there at the hospital as soon as Marcus woke up, bringing gifts to him from his congregation. “You should have seen the smile on his face,” he says with a grin. “It was a true
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COLLEGE TO CAREER College To Career (C2C), a partnership between Long Beach City College, Harbor Regional Center, HOPE Inc., and California MENTOR, provides students with disabilities the support they need to attend college, become more independent and prepare for life’s next steps.
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family moment.”
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