Meet Our New CEO: Dr. Harry Stern
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 Harry was tapped to lead enAble in October 2012 as we work to expand our range of services to a wider audience of potential persons served, including adults with physical disabilities, seniors, youths with developmental and physical disabilities and others with special needs, as well as their families. He has direct operational responsibility for enAble's development initiatives.
Harry brings nearly 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and development roles to the position. Most recently he has served as Director of Global Development for the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University (KSU).
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enAble Launches Two New Programs
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Photo courtesy of Shenanigans
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enAble is proud to introduce new services through a 6-week After School program (14 years and up) starting March 26, and an 8-week Summer Day Camp program (15 years and up) starting June 10. There will be plenty of activities for local students with disabilities. Shenanigans, Full Radius Dance, plus other area professionals will join enAble to provide classes in Drama and Improv, Chorus, Art, Gymnastics, Swimming, Gardening and more.
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enAble Awarded a 3-Year CARF Accreditation
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enAble recently received its second consecutive 3-year accreditation from CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International. This accreditation will be effective though October 2015.
The 3-year rating is the best possible rating that a service provider can receive from CARF. This is a wonderful achievement. Our staff, ably led by Sheryl Sterling, Director of Quality Management and Staff Training, was fully prepared going into the comprehensive 3-day assessment.
The CARF surveyors gave enAble a glowing report that strongly affirms the quality of our programs as well as the strength and dedication of our staff.
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Person Served Spotlight: Jodey Moore
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 Jodey transitioned from high school 17 years ago into enAble's residential and day and employment services programs.
Over the years, Jodey has learned skills that would later help him land jobs at Kroger, South Fulton Medical Center, Wayfield Foods, Morrison's Cafeteria, and Walmart. Read more... |
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Volunteer Spotlight: Litisha Sibblis
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Litisha (right) with enAble staff Nancy Blalock at enAble's 2012 Summer Wine Auction
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Litisha, a wife and mother of four boys ages 3-17, has worked for Aetna for over 15 years. Her family relocated from Connecticut to Georgia 6 years ago. Litisha has a passion and heart for service and works with different organizations in the Atlanta area. Litisha came to en Able through Hands on Atlanta for the 9/11 Day of Service in September 2011. Litisha has gone from being a general volunteer project coordinator to a Civic Leader with Hands on Atlanta, with a role in mobilizing volunteer teams with a view to completing local concerns in service projects. She also helps with fundraising events to maintain those volunteer efforts. Read more... |
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Staff Member Spotlight: Joy Miles
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 Joy is our Director of Human Resources and was hired to lead the department in the summer of 2012. She began her foray into Human Resources in 1987. She acquired 15 years of HR experience in the Construction/Heavy Equipment industry in Miami. In 2002, she became the HR Generalist for a hospitality (extended stay hotel chain) company in Atlanta. Joy has an Associate's Degree from Miami Dade College and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and American Society of Training and Development (ASTD). We're glad to have you at enAble, Joy!
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enAble 25th Annual Gala Photos
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enAble had three photographers at our 25th Annual Dare to Dream Silver Edition Gala on Saturday, March 2. For Daniel Henninger Photography, follow these instructions: go to danielhenninger.com and click on the camera icon on the lower right of the screen. Click on the enAble Gala 2013 tab. You will be asked to provide your email address and the password: 41375. Then select your photos. Remember, 100% of the proceeds go back to enAble of Georgia Foundation.
Dan Gunn was our candid photographer. His photos will be uploaded to enAble's Shutterfly account within the next two weeks. Please check our site for those photos. enAble's event planner, ideaLand, provided a Step & Repeat photographer, and details on how you may access those photos will be made available as soon as possible. Thank you for joining us at our Gala!
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In Memory of
Walter "Denny" Mansell | |
Dec. 23, 1948 - Nov. 14, 2012
enAble lost a beloved member of our family, Denny Mansell, last fall. Denny had been supported by enAble for 21 years. We will miss his exuberant personality, friendliness and loving spirit. |
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enAble's Receives
Grants to Green Funding
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enAble has been awarded a $15,280 implementation grant from Grants to Green. These funds will help implement renovations at our main office in Roswell based on the Grants to Green-funded water and energy use audit performed by Southface Energy Institute in October 2011. We're very thankful for the generosity of the Grants to Green program.
Grants to Green provides environmentally focused knowledge and funding to strengthen nonprofits in the Atlanta region. The founding partners of Grants to Green are The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta providing expertise in grantmaking, and Southface providing expertise in energy efficiency. |
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Calendar of Events
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enAble's 5th Annual
Summer Wine Auction
Tues., July 16, 2013
Venue TBD
enAble's 19th Golf Classic
October 2013
Date and Venue TBD
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Donate to enAble
Quickly & Securely
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Your donation will help provide job coaching, in home staff support, educational supplies, and so many other basic needs for those we serve such as food, medical supplies, transportation and housing. Here are some specific examples:
$25 provides one hour of job coaching or direct staff support in a home.
$125 provides a week's worth of transportation for 4 individuals to and from work, doctor appointments, worship service, the grocery store, or a volunteer event.
$175 provides a month's worth of medical supplies for one home.
$200 provides a 1-week summer day camp scholarship for a family that doesn't have the funds.
$250 provides a week's worth of groceries for one home.
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