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Southwest Christian Care and EnAble South -

Serving Together!

 

Southwest Christian Care is a ministry providing quality services and supports to the terminally ill, medically fragile children, and their families. They have welcomed volunteers from EnAble with open arms. This has provided a great opportunity to give back, and also learn along the way.

 

Regina and Cathy (winners of the WOW Award on pages 1-2 in this issue) volunteer with the children at the Hope House on a weekly basis. They usually go in the evening and spend time with the children and assist as needed.

Regina also volunteers at the Born Again Bargains Thrift Store. The store is an important source of income for Southwest Christian Care. Henry, Ira, and Allen also volunteer at the store. They go each Friday for a couple of hours where they sort hangers, vacuum, clear hangers from the racks and other duties. The store relies heavily on volunteers, and you’ll see senior volunteers as well as high school students there. It is a welcoming and wonderful place to visit.

With Regina’s involvement as a volunteer she was recently invited to and attended their annual Benefit Dinner and Auction Gala. It was a very fancy event at the Georgia International Convention Center.

 

We’re hoping to partner further to enhance the lives of all involved. Our next venture is for a small group of people with EnAble to visit the Hope House and use their new sensory room. It is currently being set up, and it will be a great service to EnAble to have this available for those we serve to use.

 

Karen Stephens, Director of Volunteer Services at Southwest Christian Care has been the driving force behind this venture, along with support from others along the way. And also a big thank you to Georgia Lungaro, Store Manager at Born Again Bargains.

 

If you want to visit the store, it is located downtown Fairburn at 17B Hudson Plaza. There will soon be a store in Fayetteville as well.  w

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Spotlight on Grimes Place

 

The men living at Grimes Place, Evan, Kenneth, John and Matthew, are enjoying living a carefree life in their friendly community. Each individual has his own unique lifestyle, yet they blend perfectly together.
The guys enjoy planting their raised garden in the back patio area.  It has begun to grow beautifully and adds life to the entire community. Neighbors visit to comment and compliment them on the colorful plants and flowers.

 

The guys have also designated Tuesday as their Movie Night. On Tuesdays, the crew goes to the “Picture Show” located on the 120 Loop and then out to dinner. John, Evan, Matthew, and Kenneth enjoy being supported by a dedicated group of people at their home – Shanita Farlow, Duncan Ngari, Femi Obanor, Gbenga Erinoso, Segun Afolabi, Claretha Sheppard, Christopher Kamami and George Esuke.
Evan is delighted to be an uncle to his nephew Julian, the first child of his brother and sister-in-law. MARTA assists Evan with utilizing his community and getting back and forth to work. It is a great joy for Evan to meet new people and observe different sites while riding MARTA. Dozens of drivers know Evan personally and refer to him as “Mr. President.” Evan is especially fond of his female drivers. At his home, Evan is often the center of attention   

           John and Kenny in the back              during dinner discussions, as he

           Evan and Matthew in the front          shares his many experiences

                                                                     through the use of gestures and sign language. Most recently, Evan sharpened his skills in using the push pads to open automatic doors at area businesses, and enjoys going to the North Point Mall to practice.

Kenneth has developed many imperative relationships with people other than those he lives and works with. Kenneth often calls and visits his childhood schoolteacher Mrs. Spears.  Mrs. Spears and Kenneth go out for dinner, speak on the phone, and visit one another regularly. EnAble Support Staff Liz, Charlene, Deb, Jean, and Shanita are also dear to Kenneth. During the past year, Kenneth has become a very experienced shopper. He shops at Wal-Mart for any items he might need. Kenneth also went shopping at an area department store recently to choose his summer wardrobe.


The Roswell Library is a regular place for Kenneth to visit as well. He is well versed in locating various literature on trains and cars. The Roswell library is also the place where Kenneth feels most comfortable utilizing the Internet, and he is encouraged to do so.

Matthew continues to enjoy his baby niece Maggie. Maggie is the first born child of Matt’s brother Chris and his lovely wife. Matt visits with her as often as he can and recently created a special bear for “Little Miss Maggie” at Build-A-Bear in the North Point Mall. Presently, Matthew is preparing for a family cruise in September. This is Matthew’s first cruise and he is really excited. Matthew continues to be a viable member of EnAble’s Board of Directors. Everyone is so honored to have such a wonderful spokesman representing his peers.

 

John, more affectionately referred to as “Mr. Roswell,” has decided to pursue a new career path and is now employed by Walgreens. To practice his human relations skills, he is presently assisting Rob Shilt at EnAble with interviewing candidates for support service positions. John has many friends and associates outside of EnAble. Whenever the guys are out in their community, John is guaranteed to run into one of his many friends. At the end of July, John joined his family on a cruise to Alaska. Just ask him to tell you about it!

Grimes Place is a comfortable, secure environment with awesome residents, dedicated support staff, as well as involved and supportive parents. The friends and people involved in the lives of the men continue to provide opportunities and experiences that will allow them to grow and achieve their life goals. w

 To see a list of client birthdays, please click Client Birthdays.
 

 

Look at Me

 

A poem written by the ladies of

Denna Drive Group Home

 

 

Jackie Brantley, Becky Williams, and Debbie Bentley are three of the four ladies served at Denna Drive. Not pictured is Sharon Swift.

 

Look at me.

I’m a reflection of God’s love.

 

All the goodness, love

and hope are in my veins.

 

Look at me. Society says

I’m different, but God says

I’m special.

 

Look at me. My legs don’t

quite work right.

My speech is a little blurred.

I can’t take care of all

my personal needs.

 

Look at me. Instead of

making fun of me

try to help me.

Try actually being me.

 

Look at me because

I am love.

 

 
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