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Empowering, Inspiring & Educating Partner Agency Chatter Your CPARC Newsletter Winter 2021 He’s thriving at a new job, thanks to you! Evan serves on our Board of Directors, enjoys acoustic guitar lessons, and has even strummed at open mic nights. Evan has a wide smile and a zest for life. But, COVID-19 has been hard for him. “I miss getting out of the house,” Evan frowns. “But, what I really miss is Reba (McEntire).” Your gift provides stability at a time when our folks need it most. Recently Evan started a new job as a dishwasher. “He’s doing phenomenal,” Shannon, his CIT job coach, exclaims. Evan now earns a competitive salary. He credits the CIT team for preparing him. Before now, Evan worked at an off-site CIT employment program. He was a team member on the kitchen crew at a college for 17 years! These days Evan enjoys the interaction he now has with the broader community. “It’s a faster pace. There are a lot of new people.” Employment teams often discover innovative adaptions that help our folks thrive. For Evan, it meant finding a work around for an apron. A little ingenuity (in this case a banana clip) goes a long way. “Just because he can’t tie a knot, doesn’t mean Evan can’t crush it in the kitchen,” Shannon smiles broadly. Evan has the support he needs because of you!
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Empowering, Inspiring & Educating Partner Agency
ChatterYour CPARC Newsletter Winter 2021
He’s thriving at a new job, thanks to you!
Evan serves on our Board of Directors, enjoys acoustic guitar lessons, and has even strummed at open mic nights.
Evan has a wide smile and a zest for life. But, COVID-19 has been hard for him.
“I miss getting out of the house,” Evan frowns. “But, what I really miss is Reba (McEntire).”
Your gift provides stability at a time when our folks need it most.
Recently Evan started a new job as a dishwasher.
“He’s doing phenomenal,” Shannon, his CIT job coach, exclaims.
Evan now earns a competitive salary. He credits the CIT team for preparing him. Before now, Evan worked at an off-site CIT employment program. He was a team member on the kitchen crew at a college for 17 years!
These days Evan enjoys the interaction he now has with the broader community. “It’s a faster pace. There are a lot of new people.”
Employment teams often discover innovative adaptions that help our folks thrive.
For Evan, it meant finding a work around for an apron. A little ingenuity (in this case a banana clip) goes a long way.
“Just because he can’t tie a knot, doesn’t mean Evan can’t crush it in the kitchen,” Shannon smiles broadly.
Evan has the support he needs because of you!
The mission of CPARC is to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community.
Staff & Services G.B. Stuart Center: Carlisle Anne M. Couldridge Executive Director Vicki S. Darr Director of
Administration Nancy A. Tuxford Director of Residential
ServicesKelly Garrick Director of Human
ResourcesHolly Turner Director of AdvocacyTrisha Grace Director of
DevelopmentLauren Cappuccio Public Relations
SpecialistOther Locations: S. Wilson PollockCenter for Industrial Training (CIT)MechanicsburgShannon Grippin DirectorCommunity Fusion Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, & Shermans Dale Laura Belanger DirectorLife Time Adult Day Care Mechanicsburg Jane Zarker Director2021 Board of Directors Officers Cliff Evens PresidentMark Richards Immediate Past
PresidentMichael Contino Senior Vice PresidentSeema Desai Vice PresidentMark E. Bitting SecretaryHeath Auxt TreasurerBoard Members: Stephen Bloom • Evan FinkenbinderDr. Ted Foor • Laurie KohlerBeth-Ann McConnell, LSW • Joseph PorterFoundation Officers Kathrynne G. Shafer PresidentJanice Black Immediate Past
PresidentStaci Sullivan Vice PresidentBeth Fine SecretaryAdam P. Britcher Treasurer Foundation Members: Miguel Gonzalez
Your gift brings Bob so much joy Never underestimate
the power of connection. Let me tell you
about Bob, two fish sandwiches, and strawberry milkshake.
Like so many of us, Bob felt isolated at home.
You see, his housemates have family they interact with regularly. Bob does not.
So, one day I asked him if I could bring lunch to his house. Bob readily agreed.
He asked for two fish sandwiches and a strawberry milkshake. I was happy to oblige!
During our time together, Bob’s eyes sparkled.We chatted about movies and actors over lunch. One of
his favorite actors is Clint Eastwood.You should hear Bob’s impression of Dirty Harry!After that first visit, Bob asked when I’d be coming back.As I’m sure you know, social connection is so important
- especially right now.Since then Bob and I have had several visits. It gives us
both something to look forward to.Now in his seventies, Bob is using technology to connect
with his friends. He loves seeing familiar faces at virtual Zoom dances!
Moments like this are only possible with your support.From everyone at CPARC, I wish you a warm and vibrant
holiday season. We are grateful to be connected to you.
Anne M. CouldridgeExecutive Director
Your gift helps keep spirits bright for our folks, just like Bob.
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