Our son has been going to First Step in Malvern since he was 2 1/2 months old and as you can see, he is a vibrant, full of life 5 year old. Everything has been so much harder for him but thanks to the wonderful and loving teachers and therapists, he is doing so many things independently now and still continuing to amaze us. Not only have they helped him learn and overcome all his obstacles, they have been such a support for us. The entire staff has been very supportive, helping us thru each step we have had to take, always reassuring and compassionate. This facility is a blessing to our family and this community.
Shane & Sonya Ashley
First Step Receives $2,500 Grant from Entergy
Entergy supports First Step and the services we provide to individuals with disabilities. Through First Step Supported Employment services, individuals who otherwise have difficulty finding or keeping jobs on their own receive assistance needed to be successful in their employment goals. First Step was awarded grant dollars from Entergy to aid in the implementation of a Job-Readiness Program. Individuals in our Adult Centers who have a desire to work and want training to better equip themselves for integrated employment settings will benefit from the Program. Thank you, Entergy, for your support and belief in the ability of those we serve to integrate successfully into the community of integrated employment!
Pictured above is Mark Hunt, Entergy Customer Service Representative,
presenting a check for $2,500 to Joanne Mitchell, First Step SE Coordinator.
Shown in photo: Ted Parks, Wal-Mart Store Manger (left) and Terrence Dickerson, SE Client (right)
Terrence Dickerson, SE client, was recently recognized by Wal-Mart Store Manager, Ted Parks, and associates for his outstanding integrity and customer service. Local customer, Christy Neubert, recently praised Terrence for his integrity in a Facebook post that went viral – over 115K Likes, 15.5K Comments, and 46.1K Shares! Mr. Parks shared with his associates that recently a school teacher here on vacation from Texas came into the store asking to meet Terrence.
First Step, Inc. Supported Employment Coordinator, Joanne Mitchell, commented, “From the first, we recognized Terrence as a genuine and congenial person. Possessing an excellent work ethic, he has proven himself to be a dependable, honest, and valuable employee of Wal-Mart!”
Congratulations Terrence!
POINT IN TIME Homeless Count
First Step’s social worker, Holly Sadowski (center), participated in the POINT IN TIME Homeless Count conducted on 1/24/2017. The purpose of this count is “to provide the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with accurate numbers of homeless citizens for the purpose of distributing Federal dollars for homeless programs to areas where it is needed most.” Holly along with many other volunteers went out to the homeless camps in Hot Springs and surrounding areas, where they not only gathered data but also distributed baskets carrying hygiene and food items.
Hot Springs Adults – Archwood
2016 Craft Bazaar
Thursday, December 15, 2016
101 Archwood St. – Adult Development
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cards for Sale! Ornaments for Sale! Goodies for Sale!*
*All items are handmade by the adults! Limited Quantities!
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
Hope to see you there!!
First Step Annual ‘Breakfast with Santa’
December 15, 2016
in the First Step Doyle-Shirley gym
7:30 am -9:00 am
Breakfast will consist of biscuit, gravy, sausage, fruit, and milk.
The cost for breakfast will be $3.00 per person, except for consumers that are currently enrolled in First Step.
Money for breakfast will be collected at the entrance. Cash only. No Refunds and No Checks will be accepted.
Santa will be available for pictures.
Cost per 5×7 photo is $5.00. Photo money envelopes must be presented to the photographer when photo is taken.
Note: Students not accompanied by a parent will eat in their classrooms at regularly scheduled times. Santa will visit all the classrooms at a later date.
Mortgage and debt free at the First Step RL Petty Center!!!! This is an incredible group of people that got it all started years ago! Thank you to the Volunteer Council and the community of Malvern for making this possible over the many years!!!!
