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Board of Directors
Pat Kocour
President
Steve Van Riper Vice President
Darci Tierney Secretary/Treasurer
Theresa Jozwiak Kara Minnihan Tom Hanafan
Eddie Holtz
Brent Dillinger CEO
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Car Wash
LINKS, Onawa
The individuals in the Onawa LINKS program wanted to help those who have been affected by the flooding this summer.
A car wash was held at the Onawa facility on a sunny, warm July day. After the money was collected, the Onawa LINKS program proudly presented the money raised to Brent Dillinger, CEO.
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Float
LINKS, Onawa
Onawa LINKS program and staff designed and built a prize winning float for the Monona County Parade. Following the theme of the parade-Aim for Adventure-the gate at the front of the float lead into a display of all the activities that keep Links busy. The extreme heat kept individuals from riding on the float. Staff road behind in an 1975 orange Cadillac and tossed candy to the crowds. Congratulations to everyone who worked on the float! |
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Jamie Barnum, New Director of Residential Services
Crossroads of Western Iowa is pleased to announce the selection of Jamie Barnum to Director of Residential services who will lead our residential services programs company-wide.
Barnum is a seventeen year employee of our company, and has an extensive training and work experience in the delivery of excellent Home and Community Based Services in a residential setting. She will provide a strong client focus, sound judgment, commitment to motivating and coaching staff, and overall leadership to the residential services team her new role will require. |
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Kelly Smith, Promoted to Director of Program Services in Missouri Valley
Kelly Smith has been promoted to Director of Program Services and will lead our LINKS and work programs at our Missouri Valley site.
Smith is an eleven year employee of our company and has extensive training and work experience in the delivery of excellent services in various programs serving person with disabilities. She has gained the respect and trust of many over the years. Additionally, she is a master of our processes and a leader of several employee recognition programs benefiting our entire workforce. |
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Annual Meeting and Silent Auction
Join us for a night of recognition and celebration of our successes this past year.
There will be a Silent Auction and all proceeds will go to the CWI Foundation. The winners will be announced during the dance.
Dinner will be provided. Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost of the meal. Suggested donation $8.
Details:
When: Sunday September 25th
4:00 p.m. - Meet and Greet
4:30 p.m. - Dinner, Video and Awards
5:30 p.m. - Annual Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Dance
8:00 p.m. - End
Where: Shadow Valley Golf Course
1930 Par Lane
Woodbine, IA 51579
Dress: Business Casual
Please RSVP to Tammy Livingston
712-328-1930 or t.livingston@cwiowa.org |
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Second Annual Poker Run
October 15, 2011
Door prizes!
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Pre-registration:
$15 per person, $20 per couple
Day of registration:
$20 per person, $25 per couple
Registration: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. at Sugars Lounge
Stops: Approximately 135 miles through the scenic Loess Hills. Stops to be announced at a later date.
For more information call Kim Coffelt at 712.328.1930. |
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Crossroad's Wish List
Crossroads has come up with a "Wish list". This Wish list serves as another way to give, it consists of items that can be given as in kind donations. Check it out below under "Ways to Give"!
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Career Center
The Career Center helps individuals with disabilities to obtain a job in the community to earn extra money so they may become financially independent and persevere without annual medical reviews.
 "I would like to thank the Staff at CWI for helping me find a job in the community. Surprisingly it has been a great experience."
-Gary Zima, Employee at Home Depot
For more information on the Career Center call 712.328.1930 or e-mail Jennifer Redden at jennifer.redden@cwiowa.org
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New LINKS Career Program
The Career Program is designed to provide individualized services to each participant assisting them in preparation for community employment.
Program Highlights: Interest Profiler - Assessment Career exploration Job shadowing Developing resumes Completing applications Interview preparation Budgeting development Hygiene skill development Identification of work behaviors Low client-to-staff ratio Qualified staff with ongoing training For more information on the LINKS Career program call 712.328.1930 or e-mail Amy Ebsen at amy.ebsen@cwiowa.org |
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New Repsite Program CONNECT
Starting in the Spring of 2011, Crossroads will offer group respite services. The services will be offered at 1529 9th Ave, Council Bluffs. The program is designed to give care givers personal time. Program Details: This service will be available on weekday evenings, Friday and Saturday. Monday - Thursday 4:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Friday 4:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Saturday 11:00p.m.-11:00p.m. Activities Offered: A monthly calendar of events and activities will be published a month in advance so individuals will be able to select the activities in which they want to participate. - Sporting events
- Concerts
- Movie night
- Wii & Computer
- Crafts
Admission Criteria: - Funded by an outside source (arranged by your case manager or private pay)
- Follow safety rules of Crossroads
- Designed to support individuals 16 years of age or older (some exceptions may apply)
- Must not be harmful to others
- Must have a diagnosed disability
- Cannot be a current user of drugs or alcohol
For more information on the CONNECT program call 712.328.1930 or e-mail Amy Ebsen at amy.ebsen@cwiowa.org |
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The Crossroads' Heroes Program is designed to honor achievements, such as setting an attaining a goal by a Crossroads consumer, participating in community outreach, or an example of exceptional care for others through service, dedication by a consumer, family member, staff member or volunteer. Birthdays, anniversaries or personal milestones can be a perfect time to acknowledge those who make a difference in the inspirational experiences found at Crossroads.
E-mail nicole.steier@cwiowa.org to find out more or click here to download the brochure. |
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Wish List
The following is a list of needs for our day and residential programs. Making a gift by donating the funds to purchase one of these items is very easy
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Choose the item(s) that you wish to designate your gift toward -
Mail a note indicating your choices and payment to Crossroads of Western Iowa, c/o Nicole Steier, 535 W Broadway Suite 201, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 -
Or Donate Online.
LIST OF NEEDS
1. Curriculum that teaches social and life skills. Cost:$1,000
2. Hard drive to connect large screen TV to the Internet. This would be used to access teaching tools available on the Internet. Cost:$1,000
3. Video Projector to use for accessing teaching tools on computer and Internet. Cost:$1,000
4.Camcorder for LINKS. Cost:$700
5.Digital Camera for use by individuals served. Cost:$500
6.Printer for pictures taken by consumers. Cost:$300
7. DVD recorder for a computer. Cost:$200
8. Cable hook up to view global events and news items. Cost:$200 hook up and monthly charge
9. Accessibility items for easier use of computers for individuals served - buttons, switches to attach to electronic items for easy on and off. Cost:$1,100
10. Woodworking equipment
11. Puzzles for different levels and abilities
12. Adaptive forks, spoons, bowls and plates
13. Bocce Ball court |
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Our core values include respect for every individual, basic Christian principles, constant improvements, honesty, ethics, and financial responsibility along with teamwork. All values are reflected in every aspect of our business model.
Sincerely,
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Nicole Steier
Crossroads of Western Iowa |
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