DAY HAB - EMPOWERMENT GROUP

LEND-A-HAND'S EMPOWERMENT GROUP IS DESIGNED TO ADD A NEW DIMENSION TO ITS PARTICIPANTS LIVES, THUS MAKING EACH PARTICIPANT MORE INDEPENDENT WITH ENHANCED SOCIAL SKILLS.

THE EMPOWERMENT GROUP HOLDS ITS BOARD MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY EVENING FROM 6-8 PM.  DURING THESE MEETINGS THE "E-GROUP" PLANS ITS SOCIAL EVENTS, VOLUNTEERING EVENTS, FUND RAISERS, AND EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.  THE GROUP MEETS IN THE SPACE PROVIDED IN THE ABOVE PICTURE WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A STOVE, REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BECOME THE BOARD MEMEBERS.  THEY ATTEND AND FACILITATE THE MEETING.  THEY USE ROBERT'S RULE TO VOTE ON THE PLANNED EVENTS, AND HOLD KEY POSITIONS LIKE TREASURER, HISTORIAN, AND SECRETARY.

TO DATE THE EMPOWERMENT GROUP HAS VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY AT CAT WELFARE, COORDINATED A 300 PERSON ST. VALENTINES DANCE, HELD BOWLING EVENTS, HOSTED DINNERS, CONTRACTED WITH LOCAL COMPANY FOR EMPLOYMENT, STUFFED EASTER BASKET FOR A NURSING HOME, VOLUNTEERED AT ST. ANTHONY'S FESTIVAL AND ENJOYED THE FELLOWSHIP AND SUPPORT OF EACH OTHER.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE DAY HAB "E GROUP" IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO STOP BY MONDAY 6-8 PM, OR CALL PAUL NERSWICK AT 614-388-9991 ext 2.