Nicole is an employee of Angela’s House. She has dreamed of illustrating, publishing and marketing a children’s book that she wrote. Nicole wants the world to be more accepting and inclusive of people living with disabilities. This grant will make her dream come true by providing the funds to illustrate her book.
Lauren is a member of the Maryhaven Community and attends the Higher Learning program. She is an aspiring photographer, and this grant will support her desire to travel to Yellowstone National Park with her mom to capture the wildlife in their natural habitat.
Kerri is the House Manager at IGHL’s Eastport IRA, where she cares for medically frail people with disabilities. She is also a mother and has been married to her husband for 22 years. As a working mom, it is hard for Kerri and her husband to take the time to do things for themselves. Although they can sometimes take short trips, this grant will support a particular activity for the two of them to bond and create lasting memories: Ballroom Dancing.
Kelly is also a member of the Maryhaven Community. She lives in one of the apartments and is the President of the Self Advocacy Committee. She supports Maryhaven's Foundation office by participating in their upcoming Heart of The Harvest Fundraising event. Kelly is employed at Sunrise Senior Living as an Activity Assistant. This grant will support Kelly in obtaining her degree in Recreational Therapy to further her career.
Allison is a member of the IGHL community and participates in the Self-Advocacy program. She describes herself as happy, friendly, and caring. Allison loves to be as independent as possible and hopes to one day be able to walk. She loves the beach and has been advocating for beaches in our community to be accessible to all, this includes having the availability of beach-accessible wheelchairs! This grant will support Allison's advocacy work to purchase a beach-accessible wheelchair so everyone can enjoy the water.