Praising Community Support Services' efforts in helping individuals with such disorders as autism and Down " syndrome, · [Desmond Tutu] told of famous, highly respected world lead-. ers and artisans, as well as others, who succeeded despite having disabilities. Tutu pointed out former South African president, Nelson Mandela's, hearing impairment and Beethoven's deafness, as examples of iconic people whose gifts affected the world. Archbishop Desmond Tutu gave an impassioned speech of inclusiveness and love when he spoke at the May 8 inaugural fundraising luncheon for Community Support Services, Inc. The-west suburban Brookfieldbased non-profit organization provides support to disabled children and adults, and their families.
The recent recession resulted in companies in the banking, housing and other industries merging. It also is happening in the not-for-profit sector. After two years of research and negotiations, two St. Charles County not-for-profits formally merged last week. Community Living Inc. and Family Support Services both serve the developmentally disabled, CLI's services and programs before the merger were focused on adults while FFS specifically geared its programs to young people ages 12 to 21.
LEWISTON -- In celebration of a new congregate living facility for adults with developmental disabilities, Community Partners Inc. (CPI) held a groundbreaking ceremony recently. As a nonprofit organization, CPI provides housing and support services to adults with developmental disabilities in southern and central Maine. On the site adjacent to CPI's12-bed nursing home on Old Lisbon Road, the new five-person home will have professional oversight. CPI rents and staffs three homes in Lewiston.
In accordance with Section 102(a)(4)(C) of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989, this announcement notifies the public of past funding decisions made by the Department in a competition for funding under the FY2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Homeless Assistance Grants program. This announcement contains the names of the awardees and the amounts of the awards made available by HUD in 2010. A Federal Register notice on this action was not published at the time; however, the public was advised of these grant selections since they were posted on HUD's Web site. The posting contained a listing of the selected applicants, including descriptions of the projects.
...: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, HUD. ACTION: Announcemen... Assistance Grants provide Federal support to one of the nation's most vulnerable populations... Services, Inc. Anchorage Community Mental Health ...
CHESAPEAKE - Karen Kay Kimmons, 52, of the 1300 block of Kay Ave., passed away May 28, 2010. Karen was predeceased by her parents, Victor H. and Mary J. Kimmons; and a brother, Patrick C. Kimmons. Kenneth Kimmons of Chesapeake and William Kimmons of Round Lake Beach, Ill., are Karen's surviving brothers. Vickie Kimmons of Chesapeake, Karen's sister, also survives her. Karen was a 1979 graduate of Kirk-Cone Rehabilitation Center. The Chesapeake Community Services Board provided day support and prevocational training. Karen worked for Chesapeake Service Systems Inc. Employment sites included the Chesapeake Vocational Center, Hilti Corporation, and Mitsubishi Chemical America. Karen retired in 2000 due to poor health.
AS the legislature and Gov. M. Jodi Rell continue to debate the merits of her budget proposal, one area that has received little attention is the effects this budget plan will have on community providers. Connecticut state government relies on the nonprofit community provider network to deliver good quality social services and health care programs that serve nearly 500,000 residents. These men, women and children have a variety of special needs, such as developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance dependency. I am a proud member of the network, serving as president and CEO of Bridges -- A Community Support System Inc. in Milford. At Bridges, celebrating its 50th anniversary, we provide a broad variety of services, including crisis intervention, treatment, outreach and commun...
MILFORD -- Check your tires and choose your route. Or, choose your sneakers and line up some friends. It's time to start thinking about the annual Folks on Spokes and Folks on Foot event to benefit Bridges, A Community Support System, Inc., the state-designated agency providing mental health and addiction services for several area communities. The event at 11 a.m. Sept. 19 is one "Team Maureen" wouldn't miss.
Spirit of Hope is a unique cancer' support service program uniting men and women diagnosed with cancer on the "road to recovery." As survivors making a difference in Harlem, they salute family, friends and community united in the battle against cancer under the umbrella of Cancer Support Services, Inc.
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