Summer has officially come to a close and we will soon be trading in the swimsuits for sweaters and scarves. Keeping warm during the holiday season is a priority, especially here in Connecticut. Well, the Arc of Farmington Valley (Favarh) has your solution to staying warm, while cutting back on your electricity, all while supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Favarh is an Arc chapter in my area, that provides not only services, but job opportunities for people with "different-abilities". This particular winter program has members cutting and bundling wood to sell at local grocery stores and gas stations. The bundles are sold for $6 each, or $4 each depending on how much a store buys. In years past they have sold close to 10,000 bundles! This is an incredible program that benefits everyone involved. I love seeing organizations that allow these individuals to be active in the community and that help them be productive members of the society. It is because of special programs like this that give me hope for jobs for my sister, Simone, and those like her. Please support Favarh, by purchasing bundles of wood. http://favarh.org
Stay Warm,
Sydney
