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Winter 2011 Newsletter

This Week's Quote

"Just living is not enough.  One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

~Hans Christian Anderson

Our Mission...

•        To ensure that elderly and
         disabled folks can choose to
         remain in their own homes
         while they utilize our
         services.

•        To provide adults an
         opportunity to get out of the
         house and receive both
         mental and social
         stimulation.

•        To give caregivers a much-
         needed break in which to
         attend to personal needs, or
         simply rest and relax.

Volunteer of the Month

PI Creative Crafters

 Project Independence has a group of very talented and enthusiastic volunteers who met weekly at P.I. from September through November creating unique gifts for our annual holiday bazaar.  Many of our crafters worked from home making jewelry, crocheted & knitted items, and a variety of other crafts.  They were instrumental in the success of this year’s bazaar, giving many hours of their time, not only creating crafts but they also were there from the beginning to end – willing to help wherever needed. 

The Holiday Bazaar would never have happened without this very dedicated group of volunteers –

Mary Ellen Orr
Holly Anderson
Barb Clark
Marilyn Brault Binaghi
Marie Blow
Jackie Brunelle
Judy Cookson
Gloria Newton
Lucy Frasier
Jean Kerner
Tammy Mattote
Judy Letourneau
Marie Hammel
Sally DeCicco
Beverly Goodrich
Sonja Walbridge
Joan Metcalf
Shirley Kreis

 

 

 

 


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Use the Donate button below to make an online monetary donation.  This is an excellent way to donate in honor or in memory of a loved one.

 

When cleaning out your attic, basement or garage, please look over our "Wish List" to see if you have any items you could donate to us. 

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We always need volunteers to help, whether on-site helping our participants, helping with fundraising events, or serving on our Board of Directors.

Volunteering

Please consider making a bequeath in your will or from your estate to Project Independence. 

Bequeath

SEEKING DRIVERS

GMTA and Project Independence are seeking volunteer drivers.  If you are interested, please contact Linda Kuban at 476-3630.

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Project Independence of Barre, Vermont, has been providing Adult Day Health Services to the Greater Central Vermont area since 1975!


 

From the Executive Director . . .

 

We continue to have exciting times at Project Independence!   Our move to our new home to “downtown” Barre continues to be a right choice.  Our participants thrive in an environment that is stimulating, loving and active.  Our staff continues to make the days at PI filled with warmth, personal care and the gift of appreciating each individual who is here.   Our many volunteers help make this possible.

I often say, “How can we describe to someone what goes on under the PI roof?”  Our days start at     6:00 am and it feels like only a half hour later we find that it is 4:00 pm already.  The days are filled with many activities; cooking group, singing, podiatry, art, games, yoga, meditation,  visits from family members, volunteers doing a variety of helpful task and other  fun events.

 

This past year Project Independence has endured:

·         A flood to our lower level with estimated damages of $294,000.

·         A 14% cut in funds form the State.

·         A record number of new participants. 

·         A record number of participants discharged.  (due to declining health issues and effecting our bottom line)

This year our challenges are:

·          Continue to fundraise to support our participants’ services and Capital Campaign for moving and owning our new building.  (named by the participant’s, the “PI Palace” ) 

·         Rebuilding part of the upper level to support some of the lost usage from the lower level, i.e., freezer, refrigeration and food storage, office space, file and office supply storage. (flood related)

·         Adding a much needed whirlpool for use by the less mobile participants.

·         Dedicating the new “whirlpool therapy room” to our loyal and giving friends, Alban and Margaret Richey  (no, this is NOT a challenge)

·         Potentially more State funding cuts.

·         Re-educating the public’s understanding regarding the services and functions of Adult Day Services at PI.  (It is a service that keeps people in their homes, with their loved ones, while providing stimulation to the participants and much needed respite to the family members.)

·          Increasing outreach to the medical community in our 29 town service area.

·         Structuring a new fee plan for services’.

·         Having PI’s and the Adult Day Services’ voice heard within State government and the newly organized Green Mountain Care Board.

Please come and visit PI anytime.   I guarantee you will leave with a smile and kick in your step.

Thank you to our Board of Directors.  Because of you and your leadership, PI has a lot to be proud about.

 

Warmest Regards

Dee Rollins Executive Director

 

 
Capital Campaign News

Project Independence will be conducting our Capital Campaign for two years.  Our goal is to retire our debt of $570,000.  So far we have raised $ 47,000.00.  We have a long way to go and we remain hopeful.

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