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A Limitless Summer Summer breaks, celebrations, camps, challenges, and goal setting have many of us repeating a common seasonal statement: this Summer is flying by. Some of us continue long-term [...]

So what sets this place apart? Standing in that room were direct support staff, clients, executive staff..., all engaged in learning and cheering for the results of our work. The careful attention to dignity and respect offered to every person who comes into contact with our organization is inspiration enough.

Each week, a small group of the people we serve experience the benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) through programs like Bravehearts of Poplar Grove, IL. EAAT provides physical [...]

Goldie Floberg had the great honor of kicking off the YMCA Intern Challenge this year. Bringing this group of future leaders into Goldie Floberg allowed us the opportunity to share our culture, values, and passion for the work we do and individuals we serve.

This Summer, Goldie Floberg tested a new concept for our agency, Kids Corps. Kids Corps is a group of junior volunteers, 7 to 15 years of age, who spent a few months assisting the adult Learning, Enrichment, and Empowerment Program (LEEP) and Goldie’s Gourmet Goodies. The goal of Kids Corps was twofold, benefiting not only the people we serve, but also to nurture in the volunteers our values, such as Growth, Teamwork, and Leadership.

The Goldie Floberg Friday Cafes is just one of the many services we offer to help every person served who wants employment to find and keep a job that they [...]