February 2020 E-newsletter

Enhanced Mobility Grant

New Horizons is proud to announcethat we were approved for funding tosupport individuals with disabilitiesthrough the Metropolitan WashingtonCouncil of Governments' EnhancedMobility Grant. The Council

approved funding for 24 projects across the region that supportmobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The grantstotaling nearly $9.5 million with matching funds - are provided underthe Federal Transit Administration's Enhanced Mobility Program.

Lessons Learned

Thanks to a $50,000 grant received from thePrince George's County Local DevelopmentCouncil in 2019, New Horizons has increasedaccess to community-based recreational,volunteer and employment opportunities within

3 miles of the MGM Grand for 60 participants, who reside in theimpact zone. Additionally, New Horizons was able to purchase a vanto assist in transporting individuals within the zone.

Photos:Left: David Anderson, Ronald Cobin and Darryl Williams working on their travel

training skills near the Tanger Outlets.

Middle: Kingsley Omenankiti, Geoffrey Fung, and Michael Bankole learningsome new socialization skills while visiting the observation deck at the NationalHarbor's MGM Hotel and Casino.

Right: Telana Richardson along with her DSP Jennifer Hamilton brushing up onmoney management skills while making some purchases at the TangerOutlets.

MACS Legislative Breakfast

In attendance at this year'sMACS (Maryland Association ofCommunity Services)Legislative Breakfast from NewHorizons were; JackieTrantham, Michael Summers,Kim Turner and Michael North.The breakfast was held onThursday, January 16, at the

Governor Calvert House located in Annapolis. Held just before thestart of the 2020 legislative session, the breakfast allows members achance to get a preview of what to expect during the upcominglegislative session. The meeting also includes updates on issuesimpacting the intellectual and developmental disability community.

Rural Maryland Council Grant

Thanks to funding from the Rural Maryland Council grant, NewHorizons was able to purchase 2 Dodge Caravans, each seating 8participants, to assist with transporting those living in Charles, St.Mary's, and Calvert counties to employment related activities -including taking them to paid community-based jobs in retail, foodservice, customer service, clerical, and environmental services. Ourjob developers work closely with our participants to assist them withresume writing, researching job opportunities, transporting them tointerviews, as well as teaching job readiness skills.

Continuing Education

Congratulations to Tonya, Unique,Veronica, and Jennifer for completing

a training course at the College ofSouthern Maryland titled - NavigatingChange and Workplace Challenges.

Direct Support Professionals Make a Connection

Rob and Gregory Walker Ebony and Danielle Smith

Our DSP's have formed some special bonds with the participantsthey support as evidenced by the photos above.

Community Inclusion Team

As a member of the Community Inclusion Committee, Rhys Greenlee(Community Resource Coordinator) had the opportunity to speak inAnnapolis on January 29, in support of House Bill 10-PublicBuildings-Changing Stations.

"A Fairway to Help" - Register Early & SAVE!

Register early and take advantage ofour early bird discounts. This year'stournament will be held at beautifulOak Creek Golf Club located inUpper Marlboro, MD, on Friday, May8. This will mark the tournament's10 year anniversary. You mayregister to play or to become asponsor at https://nhssi.org/.

New Horizons - Celebrating 50 Years of Changing Lives &Building Opportunities!

Please help us continue our MISSION for the next 50 years.If you've already made your gift, THANK YOU - we appreciate your

support!

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