April e-News from Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast

Laurie C. Browning is just one of the more than1,500 people you helped last year by supporting our medical recycling program. On the left sidebar, we share with you the thank you sentiments her family sent because you made this possible.

With your donations last year, GES was able to purchase over $100,000 in supplies and medical equipment for people who do not have the resources to obtain them. There is no charge for the supplies or loaned equipment for as long as it is needed.

We are always accepting gently used medical equipment that we can refurbish and distribute to individuals in your community. Please contact Randy Henry at 251-300-6094 or Randy@gesgc.org if you or someone you know is interested in our services or can help us continue our mission.

Easter Seals Alabama

Meets with Gov. Bentley

Day on the Hill

Frank Harkins, CEO/President, Bill Dillman and Lydia Gaudet represented GES at the Day on the Hill.

Easter Seals Alabama staff and volunteers visited Alabama legislators and Gov. Robert Bentley to advocate for people with disabilities in March.

The governor has proposed a 5% increase for the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

A partnership with ADRS helps fund our Early Intervention program and Workforce Development for people with disabilities. The Legislature has not passed the budget yet.

All Aboard at Springhill CDC!

Junior League volunteers' playground redesign

JLM Thank you

Junior League of Mobile volunteers redesigned the GES Child Development Center playground at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church.

This play area is used by children ages 2½ to 5 with special needs. The children receive year-round programming and education in an inclusive pre-school setting.

Picnic tables and the playhouse received a fresh coat of paint. New swings, including high-backed swings, were added, as were a balance beam and ride-on toys.

The star feature of the playground is the multi-colored wooden train, consisting of an engine, two cars and a caboose, for the children to enjoy.

Brian Owens Recognized as "Custodian of the Year"

GES employee, Brian Owens, received the "Custodian of the Year" Award at the South Regional NISH/Ability One meeting in Charleston S.C. NISH is a federal program that helps employ people with disabilities. Brian Owens Custodian of the Year

When accepting the award Brian gave thanks to " my supervisor Carmen Houston, my co-workers and God." This past summer, Brian's peers selected him for the GES "Unity Award."

"Brian is a shining example of the quality of the people in our GES family," Frank Harkins, GES president and CEO said.

Tyler Wins Silver!

GES employee, Tyler Smith, was awarded a Silver Medal at the Special Olympics in the basketball event. Tyler plays point guard and center positions.

With your donations, Goodwill Easter Seals spends 98 cents of every dollar on helping over 7,600 people with disabilities along the Gulf Coast. Your donations make our programs and services possible. From Early Intervention services for kids with disabilities to Day Care and Parent Training, from Literacy and Education programs, to programs helping people get jobs, from Senior Citizen programs to sending people with disabilities to experience the outdoors at Camp ASCAA to Medical Assistance services for those who cannot afford it... all of this is made possible through your donated goods.

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