Goldie Floberg received a $3,000grant from U.S. Bank Foundation to help fund the expansion of our community partnership Vending program. This program works to provide job skills development and placement [...]
For many of the children and adults we serve, experiencing these simple but meaningful activities requires specialized supports. Thankfully, area facilities like Camp Courageous provide access to activities like these and the highest level of quality and safety supports so friends like Steven W. (above w/camp courageous staff) can confidently experience the peace (or adrenaline) that accompany these adventures.
Every year, we reach this final quarter of the calendar and look back at both our ups and downs. Letting the list of downs overpower our perspective can sometimes be easier than seeing all of the ups for which we should be so grateful. This holiday season's list of that for which we are grateful.
Chad Moe of the Rockford Fire Department talks to us about the Thanksgiving tradition Today, men and women of the Rockford Fire Department, as well as their families, [...]
We believe that everyone who wishes to vote during this, and all, elections should have the opportunity to cast their vote. Each year 20,167,000 registered voters DO NOT cast their vote. Being registered is only [...]
The Goldie Floberg's Mother Christmas campaign is looking for your help again this year in providing wonderful gifts for the people who receive our services.
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 [...]
I myself am a voracious consumer of news. Our brains are wired to be more sensitive to bad news and potential threats than to good news. This lopsided focus on bad news probably helped our ancient ancestors navigate a dangerous world. Today, it’s not as helpful and can be the equivalent of wearing bad news-tinted glasses all the time. That is why I push myself everyday to pay attention to good news.
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 [...]