Thank you everyone who donated coats and items to assist the residents at Tent City in Lakewood, NJ. They were very appreciative.
Winter Puzzle Night
ACI's Social Recreation Program recently held a January "Puzzle Night" of Winter Wonderland and Birds of Spring, this past Friday, January 17th. To honor the spirit of health and wellness, consumers had the chance to mingle, all while eating some fruit oatmeal and various holiday hot teas. Thanks everyone for coming out and joining us!
ACI has teamed up with Snowcrew!
The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) has teamed up with Snowcrew to help get the word out about this important service operating throughout the east coast.
Snowcrew, a volunteer community initiative that matches neighbors who are elderly or disabled with nearby neighbors who can and want to shovel them out after snow storms. Learn more: bit.ly/1f1Qzru
Those who are elderly or disabled can submit a Shovel Request via the SeeClickFix widget (an online case management and mapping tool) at neighborsforneighbors.org/page/snowcrew. Scroll down and follow the instructions under the map.
Those who wish to help dig out their elderly or disabled neighbors can sign up to be notified via email or text message at neighborsforneighbors.org/page/snowcrew. Click "Sign up to help."
Proposed Funding Increase for Independent Living
A message from the National Council on Independent Living
The 2014 Omnibus Appropriations bill currently before Congress includes funding increases for Independent Living programs. If passed, the bill will increase total funding for Independent Living programs 3.34%, from a Fiscal Year 2013 total of $130 million to a new Fiscal Year 2014 total of nearly $135 million.
ACI's New Program Coordinator, Clarinda Cruz
Meet the newest member of the ACI team, Clarinda Cruz! Clarinda is our new Program Coordinator and will be assisting with the It's All About Work program. Welcome aboard!
Winter Coat Drive
WANTED: Clean and gently used winter coats (Men, Women and Children in all sizes) as well as new blankets and sleeping bags to benefit those in need in the Edison, NJ area.
We appreciate your anticipated contribution to help ensure that we meet the needs for warm winter coats during this difficult time.
Drop off coats at the ACI office located on the first floor at 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ 08837. Thank you for your support and generosity!
If you have any questions, contact Luke Koppisch at 732-738-4388 ext. 110 or lkoppisch@adacil.org.
Transition Fair at Westlake School
On Thursday, November 21st, ACI was represented at the Union-Essex County Partnership for Transition at Westlake School in Westfield. The event, sponsored by NJDVRS (Newark and Elizabeth office), was attended by many parents and transition age students seeking information on post high school resources and services.
