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2008 Holiday Party

 

Friday, December 12, 2008; 6:00 p.m. at the Zem Zem Shrine Club

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08-09 State Budget

 

It's that time of year again when the Pennsylvania State Budget is up for revision. EHCA is requesting your help in contacting your legislators to ask for their support of a COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) in the FY 08-09 State Budget.
Please access the PAR website at www.par.net. Once you’ve gotten into the PAR website, you will see a red block on the left side of the screen that brings up the MH/MR Coalition for the FY 08-09 funding request. This is the 3 page MH/MR Coalition FY 08-09 Funding Request that gives you complete information on why we are asking our legislators to support this request. Just below that, you will see a block with a green heading “PAR Action Alert”. Click on GO. From there you may submit an electronic form letter or personalize your own letter. Please help us help others by taking the time to make your voice heard.

100% Inspection

 

The Department of Public Welfare has completed its 2008 inspections of all EHCA group homes. All homes received a perfect 100% score! The surveyors were very complimentary of EHCA's programs, house cleanliness, and staff training and care.

Recent Events

 

Annual Fall Dinner

Paul Carpenedo presents a gift the Attorney James Bryan accepting on behalf of the Hirtzel Foundation EHCA recognized volunteers in attendance Shirley A. Walker, President and CEO of PAR, gives an insight into the future for people with intellectual disabilities.

The Annual Fall Dinner took place on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Kakhwa Club. The evening was a continued success with over 100 people in attendance. The dinner celebrates EHCA by honoring the agency's volunteers and benefactors while featuring relevant speakers.

 

2008 Agency Picnic

Picnic guests enjoying the delicious food Intellectually disabled residents entertain picnic guests with a movie skit. Guests enjoy the 2008 EHCA Agency Picnic at Presque Isle.

Clients, staff, family and Board members alike graced the Red Carpet at the 2008 Agency Picnic on Thursday, September 4th. This year’s picnic, “Night at the Oscars: Where Everyone’s a Star!” featured movie theme performances, desserts and prizes. There was plenty of food, activity, entertainment and fun to be had by all. A sincere thanks to all ‘the stars’ who planned and participated in our stellar picnic.

 

2008 Art Exhibit

Erie Homes for Children and Adults art exhibit submissions Participants in the School-Age program display some masks submitted by intellectually disabled clients. School-Age program participant, Jesus shows art exhibit patron, Francie some artwork on her tour.

Creativity came alive during EHCA's Art Exhibit on Wednesday, August 20. The exhibit was on display from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Suite 90 of the Professional Building at 1611 Peach Street. The School-Age program hosted the exhibit, which showcased artwork from EHCA clients. Participants from the School-Age program served as guides and led guests around the exhibit while explaining some of the pieces. The artwork was beautiful and the presentation was great.

 

2008 Memorial Service

The Gannon Flute Choir plays for EHCA's 2008 Memorial Service. Family and friends gather in the Memorial Garden for the Memorial Service. Rev. Keith Sundberg leads the meditation during the memorial service.

Family and friends gathered on Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Memorial Garden for the 2008 Memorial Service. The Reverend Keith Sundberg led the service which recognized individuals served and staff at EHCA who have passed away during the year. Guests released live butterflies in the garden in memory or in honor of their loved ones.

 

Walk for a Healthy Community

EHCA staff Fawna and Natalie push residents Debbie and Kim along the walk route. EHCA Development Specialist, Karyn and mom, Shelly wave hello from the walk trail. EHCA staff, Erin and resident, Nick cross the street to the finish line.

EHCA was among the 20 non-profit local organizations that took part in the 3rd annual Walk for a Healthy Community presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield on Saturday, June 14 at Presque Isle State Park. 100% of the money collected by the EHCA team will be used for the computerized Medication Administration System (MAR). This system provides a scheduling system which can be customized for each individual, and also has a prompting system that tracks and monitors the administration of each medication. Staff are prompted by the system when medications are due to be given. This MAR System will improve the safety of medication administration for the residents of Erie Homes for Children and Adults, Inc.

 

Partners in Dance VII: Modern Jazz Ain't No Cakewalk!

Dancers from the Dafmark Dance Theater dance during the show. EHCA resident Nick follows dance instructor Shelly's hand with his. EHCA MOVE client Chris surrounded by the Dafmark dancers.

Dafmark Dance Theater and Erie Homes for Children and Adults presented the 7th Annual Partners in Dance performance on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at St. Ben's Community Center. The dance showcase featured a number of dancers from EHCA's MOVE program as well as several dancers from Dafmark. The dancers gave an outstanding performance and made Partners in Dance VII the best yet.

 

2008 Spring Swing is a continued success

Several of the people responsible for the planning and execution of Spring Swing. Stephanie Hall models a diamond bracelet as M.C. Brady Lewis reveals the bracelet's winner. Spring Swing patrons admire the 86 silent auction items present.

The Seventh Annual Spring Swing took place on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Lake Shore Country Club. Approximately 200 guests enjoyed a fantastic evening of food, music, dancing, bidding and fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make Spring Swing 2008 a success!