Abilities First

At our May Abilities First Board Meeting, we welcomed empower: abilities to share more about their Independence Kitchen, a program which will focus on teaching cooking skills, building confidence and creating more independence.

The Abilities First board approved the requested funding to support this project, and we’re looking forward to sharing more as it moves forward!🍽️

Thank you to the empower: abilities team for joining us, and for the work you’re doing to help people of all abilities build skills that carry into everyday life💙💚

Betty Ethridge and Sarah Silkey presenting information and fielding questions and recently spent time in Buffalo with Children’s Division sharing information about the System Point of Entry Region 8 for the First Steps program alongside DD Health Home Director Kim Marple.

SPOE 8 helps connect families with early intervention services and supports for children from birth to age 3 who may have developmental delays or disabilities.

Thank you to Children’s Division for creating space for this important conversation and for the work you do to help families get connected to resources early. Early support can make a lifelong difference for children and the people who love them.

This morning’s Heart of SGF Women’s Network packed over 1,100 bags of lasagna and shell pasta at the Convoy of Hope💕

The volunteer effort was followed up with a panel discussion regarding the power of mentorship, allowing us to hear from Melanie Stinnett, Stephanie O’Connor of City Utilities, Laine Scholz of Garbo's Pizzeria and Angie Mullings of Integrity Group C21.

These ladies shared important insights and messages centered on what can happen when women show up for each other in the workplace.

Abilities First is grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside others to support a positive mission and share space in a room filled with women investing in our community. It was a beautiful morning of connection, service and strong conversations.💗