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A brightly painted little free library

Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries Access to a visit to the library for children or adults is an important community resource. Books just became more accessible in some communities along the coast. Little Free Libraries is an international program devoted to providing...

Photo of Tilla being hugged by her newly found sister Debra

Nunca es Demasiado Tarde para Encontrar la Comunidad

por Patricia Forgey “¡Quiero un abrazo!”… Por supuesto, dije: “¡sí!” Mi primera interacción con Tilla me habló mucho sobre su espíritu, su naturaleza – sobre quién es ella la persona en que se ha convertido. El apoyo y la...

Photo of Tilla being hugged by her newly found sister Debra

It’s Never Too Late to Find Community

Haga clic aquí para español by Patricia Forgey “I want a hug!”…Of course, I said “yes!”! My first interaction with Tilla told me so much about her spirit, her nature – about whom she is and the person she has become. The support and...

Woman creating a go-kit for emergency

During an Emergency

Resources for information, support and assistance during an...

Two women sitting in support group circle, sharing.

Communities of Practice (COP) – Simi Valley

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic June 5 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Vision Planning September 18 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Planning for Emergencies December 18 10:30 a.m. – 12...

Three service providers put notes on a whiteboard

Communities of Practice (COP) – Oxnard

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic June 26 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vision Planning September 4 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Planning for Emergencies December 4 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m....

A person served shakes the hand of a service provider

Communities of Practice (COP) – Santa Maria

A safe place to practice person centered thinking skills and tools. Upcoming Sessions 2025 Date Time Topic May 1 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Vision Planning July 31 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Planning for Emergencies October 30 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Dignity...

Photo of Jessica Clay in her motorized wheelchair. Jessica is wearing the flowy custume of the dancer who does an arabesque from the back of the chair.

Graceful Expressions: One Young Woman is Changing Minds Through Dance

As the auditorium lights dim, the elegantly costumed dancers glide across the stage with delicate grace. At first glance, you might not notice that one of the dancers is using an electric wheelchair; that dancer is Jessica Clay. Jessica has been dancing since...

Photo of Donald Kremer, a successful advocate for air conditioned buses for persons served

Taking Action for Positive Change: Three Advocates Make a Difference

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For some of us taking that first step can seem daunting. That journey could come in many forms: striving for a personal goal, taking on a home project, embarking on an educational path, or in...