Josina Lott Community and Residential Services | Toledo, Ohio
A great article in The Toledo Blade featuring an interview with Executive Director Michael Malone and two of our clients!
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100303/NEWS16/3030353
Toledo, Ohio The Stone Oak Garden Club fall project was to make door decorations for individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from Josina Lott Residential & Community Services. The group hand painted 46 signs personalized with each individual’s first name. Smiles were seen from ear to ear as Gwen Ames, Dorothy Sheehan, and President Sue Miller presented each person with their leaf.
July 11th marked the 8th Annual Lawn Games at Josina Lott Residential & Community Services. This was our first year holding the event as a fundraiser and it was extremely successful. Over 30 area businesses and families donated money and over 20 others donated items to our first ever silent auction. Items included a signed football from Tom Brady of the New England Patriots, a signed picture of Eli Manning of the New York Giants.
Area businesses who sponsored the event included St Luke’s Hospital, Buckeye Cablesystem, Plante & Moran, Dr Thomas Tafelski, Terry Yoder, Rosie’s, Dillards, The Toledo Zoo, the JCC/YMCA and many more.
Funds raised will be used to enhance the supports necessary to encourage productive and meaningful lives for people with disabilities. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our success.
Josina Lott Residential & Community Services is looking for volunteers to facilitate events or to sponsors to participate on teams with adults with intellectual disabilities in their eighth annual Lawn Games on July 11, 2009 from 9:30 am – 3:00pm. The event was created with two aims: to promote understanding of people with disabilities, and to allow people to participate in fun, competitive games no matter their ability level. Games such as bocce ball, the tandem bike/wheelchair obstacle course, putt-putt golf and the basketball shoot-out, are designed so that everyone can participate on an equal playing field. The day includes a picnic, silent auction, and music by The Dan & Don Show. Silent Auction items include a signed football by Tom Brady of The New England Patriots and a signed jersey from Vernon Gholston of the New York Jets.
Volunteering for Lawn Games is fun and a compassionate way to support individuals to reach their full potential in a short period of time. Many individuals with disabilities choose to participate in this event and most look forward to it all year long. It is a great way for our community to reach out to people with disabilities so that they feel a part of the community that they live in. The event will take place at the Josina Lott residential campus at 120 S. Holland-Sylvania Road.
Josina Lott Residential & Community Services is a not for profit organization offering residential services to thirty-two adults with mental retardation /developmental disabilities on its park-like campus. Through JLR&CS’s Community Services program, many consumers who live in houses and apartments throughout Lucas County receive life skill supports and training. We also offer adult day services, respite services and a community adult recreation program for individuals who may live on their own or with relatives and either need a break in their routine or are looking for adult recreation. Our mission is to enhance the lives of people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. We provide quality services and safe environments. We believe in self-determination and community integration.
Toledo, July 11, 2009 (9:30AM -3:00PM) Josina Lott Residential & Community Services is celebrating people with intellectual disabilities at their 8th Annual Lawn Games, July 11th from 9:30 am – 3:00pm. Individuals with intellectual disabilities and community volunteers compete together in fun athletic events that have been designed so everyone can participate on an equal playing field—learning that people are the same regardless of abilities. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate games and to participate on teams. This fun competition will feature games such as the wheelchair/ tandem bicycle obstacle course, water splash, bocce ball, putt putt competition, lawn bowling, brainteasers, and a tailgate toss, ending in an awards ceremony, a picnic, and a silent auction. Silent Auction items include a signed football by Tom Brady of The New England Patriots and a signed jersey from former Ohio State Buckeye Vernon Gholston of The New York Jets.
The event will take place at the Josina Lott residential campus at 120 S. Holland-Sylvania Road. All interested persons should call Karen Weisman at 419/866-9013 to register for the event.
At Josina Lott Residential & Community Services, our mission is to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities. We provide quality services and safe environments. We believe in self determination and community integration. Specialty services include Community Services, Respite Care, Community Adult Recreation and Adult Day Services. For three decades, families have depended on us to care for their loved ones on our park-like campus. The event is designed to bring to light options for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. If anyone would like more information on services offered please contact Michael M. Malone, Executive Director at 419/866-9013.
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