ADDWC
LIFESKILLS
VOCATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL
December Newsletter
Eureka, IL 61530
www.addwc.org
309-467-3015
200 Moody St.
Vocational
Our crew members are continuously accessing the
community quite often! They have been to the zoo, had
picnic's, been swimming, museums, restaurants, Five
Points, and other places!
They celebrated Halloween with great costumes, and
also took a trip to Blue Ridge Park! As well as
participated in the Eureka Homecoming Parade!
Woof Therapy Dogs visited for the last time this year
but we are anxiously waiting their return in March!
Our RRR Committee has been working hard to show
appreciation to our staff. They have put together
‘Thank You’ baskets and continue to plan events for
the staff to feel noticed. It is their goal to boost and
keep staff morale higher!
Our individuals recently had portraits taken and candid
shots of them painting a mural! They will get to see their
artwork daily as it will be framed and displayed at CDS.
Some sneak peeks are in this Newsletter!
Our volunteers continue in their efforts of prepping and
delivering for Meals On Wheels and developing our
relationship with the members of St. Mark’s Church! As well
as packaged dog food for Pet Pack Rescue!
We would like to give a special thanks to our sponsors
and participants in our 10th annual Going Green Golf
Outing at Pine Lakes Golf Club. Another successful year in
bringing in over $25,000! THANK YOU!
For tours and visits to our CDS program, email rcrow@addwc.org to
discuss details.
Follow our Facebook to see more of our adventures!
Our Residential Houses have gone bowling,
had a paint party, a poker night and enjoyed
playing bingo. They have also gone to a
Rivermen game! They planned a PJ night to
color and decorate for Christmas!
Our clients are looking forward to the
Holidays as they prepare for
Thanksgiving, participate in Christmas
Activities, and go on more outings. They
will be going to the festival of lights,
going to the Snow-One-Like-You Gala,
and others.
Residential
We welcomed Rena into our CILA program!
The clients spent lots of October
celebrating Halloween with car shows,
trunk or treats, and parties!
LIFE SKILLS
What we have been doing
We recently went to Blue
Ridge Park, lots of 5 points
swimming and walking
the track, and a visit to the
Peoria museum.
We will continue to
volunteer at St. Marks and
meals on wheels. Also in
December we are making
Christmas cards and
clients will deliver them to
the nursing home. We are
shopping for Tree Of
Hearts. We will also be
teaming up with Picket
Fence in Chillicothe for
some volunteer work.
A few pictures from our mural painting day
are in this newsletter! As well as some portraits!
We are also excited to welcome our
new Agency Nurse:
Sharon Lane
Sharon brings years of experience in
acute care, urgent care, long term
care, DON/ADON as well as an RN
Trainer for CILAs
We would like to give a warm
welcome to our new Residential
DSP’s:
Akira Joyce
Ashley Stear
Bella Jones
Employee
Recognition
December Service
Anniversary
Misty Smith-8 years
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Another year has nearly passed by, and the holiday season is upon us.
Life gets busy, our stress levels increase and often times lose sight of
just enjoying the moment. On a personal level, I am grateful for the
opportunity to work with an amazing team that strives daily to improve
the lives of the individuals ADDWC serves.
As we look back on a successful year that has seen growth, we must
also look to the future that brings uncertainty to the programs that are
increasingly needed for individuals with developmental and
intellectual disabilities. The landscape that social service agencies
operate within will be undergoing a shift. ADDWC continues to focus
on a strategic plan that will expand its programs so that individuals
continue to be provided vocational training, paid work, community
access and daily living skills in ways that meet their goals. We will also
explore what potential new programs and growth opportunities exist.
ADDWC relies heavily on funding from the State of Illinois. Although
reimbursement rates are timely and increasing, much uncertainty
exists on future funding streams. To continue providing vocational and
residential services, ADDWC needs support from the community. I ask
that you consider joining us in our efforts in supporting adults with
developmental and intellectual disabilities in Woodford County and
the surrounding areas.
There are many ways to consider supporting our mission:
Shop: Select the Association for the Developmentally Disabled of Woodford
County as your nonprofit of choice and round up through Wal-Mart Spark
Good.
CreditCard: Make a gift using PayPal Giving Fund
(paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1821154).
Mail a check: ADDWC 200 Moody St. Eureka, IL 61530; you may also make
donations specific to our Client Assistance Fund to help with needed supplies
and community outings.
Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds: Notify us of your plan to donate securities to
ADDWC.
Deferred or Planned Gifts: Your gift to ADDWC can also be a useful financial
planning tool at any time of year.
Memorial Gifts: A memorial gift is a thoughtful way to remember a loved one
who has passed away by making a gift in his or her memory.
Bequest: Leaving a deferred gift to ADDWC in a person's will or living trust.
Gifts of Retirement Plans: Naming ADDWC as a primary or contingent
beneficiary of a retirement plan. Your retirement's plan administrator can help
you designate ADDWC as primary or contingent beneficiary
Be creative: Do you own a restaurant or other small business? Do you have
experience with fundraising? Utilize your contacts to help raise awareness and
support our mission.
Take time to learn more about the agency. Visit our website www.addwc.org,
come take a tour or have an ADDWC representative come give a presentation
to your group. ADDWC is grateful for the continued support that we have from
the community and our current donors. No amount donated or fundraising
effort is too small. Every person that joins our efforts is improving the lives of
adults with intellectual disabilities.
Tyler Rogers, President/CEO
Happy
Holidays!