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Providing Support and Education for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
and their Families
Since 1954!
People First Gen 2
Community Garden
Proud to partner with
Bensell's Greenhouse
Our People First Gen2 is piloting a yearlong project, Community Garden, which is very exciting for participants. We will be working with Bensell's Greenhouse to provide food to Nightingale’s Harvest Food Pantry, which provides food for cancer patients.
This will provide learning experiences:
• Develop and enhance job /social skills
• Teach responsibility & the value of volunteering & helping others
• First group will mentor upcoming young adults
Meetings
first and third Mondays
6 pm – 7 pm
The garden at 1155 Larc Lane
Weather permitting
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Monday April 30, 2012
Monday April 30, 2012•May 7, 2012, May 21, 2012
May 7, 2012, May 21, 2012•June 4, 2012, June, 18, 2012
June 4, 2012, June, 18, 2012•July 2, 2012, July 16, 2012
July 2, 2012, July 16, 2012•August 6, 201, August 20,2012
August 6, 201, August 20,2012 Participant Requirements
• Attend by-weekly meetings
• Work the garden on your own
• Volunteer one time per month at Bensell's, Nightingale’s Harvest office or food pantry.
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Welcome!
The Arc of Lucas County is governed by a volunteer board of directors and managed by key staff. We work passionately to uphold our vision that every individual and family living with an intellectual or developmental disability in Lucas County has access to the information, advocacy, and skills they need to participate as active members of our community.
Become a part of our mission, get involved and achieve with us today!
The Arc’s position statements address critical issues related to human and civil rights, treatment, and services and programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
What Next Life Skills
Out and About
Tuesdays
April 17 - June 12
6:30-8:00 pm
This life skills program is about survival skills in the community. The group meets at a different local restaurant each week.
Registration is required
Ready To Work Academy
(Age 17-25)
June 18 -28
Monday - Thursday
10:00 A.M - 2:00 P.M.
Registration is required
