Urgent Action Alert: Please call in support of a DSP living wage
We can’t stop now. Call your Representatives in Springfield in Support of SB 580, a living wage for direct support professionals.
Year-End Tax Planning: Charitable Strategies That Save You Tax Dollars
Several tax-saving strategies exist that not only help you support your favorite qualified charity but also reduce your tax liability to Uncle Sam. Most people are well aware of giving cash or check, but there are two not-so-well-known high-powered, tax-saving charitable giving strategies that provide extra bang for the buck. Prior to year-end, consider making a gift to your favorite qualified charity using one of these two strategies.
U.S. Bank Foundation Grant to Fund Vending Micro-Business
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 [...]
Leisure or Adventure – Keyword: Access
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.
Dignity Newsletter: Giving Thanks (for Ups and Downs)
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.
Thankful for These Community Members and Traditions
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, [...]
Floberg Fun Vote 2016
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 [...]
Mother Christmas Donations – Yep, we said Christmas…
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.
Dignity – Summer 2016 News
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 [...]
The Good News Inside of All of Us
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.