This self-sustaining project will provide a much needed respite service to the 50 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families at *** Center. *** Center is an adult day training center for a low income, ethnic neighborhood (Spanish and African American) located on the South side of *** at *** and *** Streets. The grant fund of $150,000 will cover the cost of purchasing a home in the neighborhood and initial repairs. ***, the grantee, will live at the project site and maintain the program. She is an experienced home owner and is currently employed by *** Center as a QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional).
All of the individuals who attend *** Center live with their families and often aging parents. At the present time, the individuals do not have opportunities to practice being independent and living away from their family and the families do not have opportunities to experience a relief in their care giving. The program would support a much needed and valuable community service. The grantee, rather than *** Center would be independently responsible for the project and program, but *** Center would have first right to purchase the home if it were to be sold and would be direct beneficiary of the home and program.
The program would operate from 5 pm week nights and Saturdays to the following day at either 7:00 am or 11 am Sunday. The program would support one to three individuals a session by providing personal living space, guidance, and education. The program would include dinner in the community at a moderately priced restaurant, snacks and a video which would be chosen by the individuals served, self-served breakfast, and the completion of several tailored household tasks. The individuals or their families would pay a nominal cost of $60 per weeknight or $75 Saturday to cover immediate and long-term benefits. Home improvements, repair, and taxes on the home, and all other program needs would be contributed by the project grantee for a minimum of five years. Housekeeping services, lawn service, and snow removal would be paid for by the service fee or by the grantee if necessary.
5 comments:
Just wanted to tell you I really enjoy reading your Journal. I wish I could write as well as you do.
John G.
Good Stuff, Ayn & Folks!! Y'all do great work at that Center if this project is any indication!! Thanks for sharing this. It' nice to know people are still helping people out there!! :)
That Happy Chica,
Marcia Ellen
*Gigglin* Hey John ... did you know I was your 3200th visitor? Think this is a pretty good testament to your writing abilities! Like to see a blush here! We're really grateful to being read. It makes us feel important! Marcia Ellen we believe you are also doing great things! Great "op-ed" journal! We just want to do our share, well maybe 20 shares ... I'm being reminded that each of our parts want in on this!
Let them flow, girl. It would be kewl to meet them all. Of course if you give them all their own journal, y'all will be sitting at the computer ALL day!! :)
That Happy Chica,
Marcia Ellen
I agree Marcia Ellen ... if everyone had their own ... For example, if we all had our own for the bigger stuff like boyfriend, households, and jobs, we'd be a mess. So we learn to communicate and work through our differences. Money is a big problem because of differences in what we each value. Ann might want a rocker, where Sarah might want a digital camera. Things we purchase must serve the greater good.
Our love,
Ayn
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