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Hurricane Beryl Response Update: Inspiritus Disaster Relief teams are hard at work in Bay City, Texas providing crucial support to the Sanford Community Center. This beloved center has long been a safe and welcoming space for youth, families, and visitors, offering classes in art, ESL, poetry, cooking, and hosting community events. #HurricaneBeryl's fierce winds caused extensive damage, uprooting trees and leaving dangerous debris, particularly on the playground use by local children. Our dedicated teams are providing essential chainsaw and swamping services to clear the area and ensure the center can reopen as soon as possible. The Sanford Community Center is more than a community hub; it's a historic landmark. Originally built in 1928 as The Palacios Colored School, it played a crucial role during the segregation era. It later became Rainbow Land Day Care and now serves as a Sanford Community Center. We will continue our efforts in Matagorda County, Texas, through August 9. There’s still time to help! Volunteers of all skill levels are needed. Click the link below to learn how you or your group can make a difference and support Hurricane Beryl survivors on their road to recovery. Volunteer: https://lnkd.in/exyCas8t

Support Companion Spotlight: Meet Irene!   For the past 8 years, Irene has been an invaluable part of the Inspiritus Disability Services family! As a Support Companion, Irene excels in completing training and documentation requests promptly, ensuring the individual in her care feels supported and cherished every day. Irene, your dedication and passion for your work inspire us all. Thank you for your unwavering commitment!

In Alabama, an adult with a developmental disability needs a loving home and support. Learn how you can provide a safe and loving home to someone in need at our Virtual Info Session on August 13 at 12 pm CST. Click the link below to RSVP today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE9aW9eP

Yesterday, Inspiritus’ Middle Tennessee Empowerment Program hosted our annual “Inspire the Block” community event in Nashville, featuring the Thrive Studios Art Show! 🎨✨ With over 300+ neighbors joining us, it was an evening filled with joy and community spirit. A heartfelt, thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Your passion and effort are truly appreciated! A special shoutout to First Lutheran Nashville and Lisa Kafader for the amazing meal, Thrivent for the take-home art kits, and Walmart for the school supplies. Your contributions made a wonderful impact! #SurvivingToThriving

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WOODSTOCK INC for joining Inspiritus’ Disaster Relief efforts in Fort Myers, Florida! Your dedication to helping #HurricaneIan survivors in Sanibel and Harlem Heights has been truly inspiring. From caulking and trimming baseboards to painting and shelving, your hard work is making a world of difference. 🛠️❤️   We are so grateful for your support and commitment to empowering those we accompany on their path from #SurvivingToThriving! 💪

ICYMI: Inspiritus is thrilled to present our annual “Inspire the Block” community event, featuring our 2024 Thrive Studios Art Show! Join us at our Nashville office THIS SUNDAY for a chance to meet your neighbors and enjoy a day filled with fun and creativity. This unforgettable event includes free admission, delicious BBQ, a school supply giveaway, and an art kit giveaway for participating youth artists, while supplies last. We hope to see you there! Date: Sunday, July 28 Time: 4:30pm-7pm CST Location: 1628 Rosa Parks Blvd.

Foster Parent Spotlight: Meet Michelle! Michelle is a remarkable foster parent who joined the Inspiritus Foster Care Team in 2023. Michelle has a unique skillset as she is a nurse and works in clinical education; subsequently, she fosters only medically fragile children. Currently, she has two medically fragile children placed in her home (Nigel and Harmoni). Nigel is 6 years old and has an intellectual disability, speech-language impairment, and traumatic brain injury that causes him to have social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Harmoni is 3 years old and has several medical issues. Harmoni uses a ventilator to ensure she maintains breathing, is subject to several seizures a day, and has a G-Tube to assist with feedings. Although Michelle works full time, she has developed a system to support each child and their needs, to include working with nursing services, having a very organized schedule to ensure the children’s medical needs are met, and ensuring the children attend school as a means of enhancing their social skills. Michelle also recognizes the special qualities of each child and ensures she does special things for each of them. For example, Nigel loves listening to music and watching certain programs on Netflix. Subsequently, Michelle has a routine that allows him to relax in a play area and enjoy these activities on a daily basis. Harmoni, on the other hand, thrives from Michelle's touch. So, Michelle provides soothing massages to Harmoni especially during seizures, which help her to calm down and ease her stress. Michelle goes above and beyond with children who have high levels of medical needs. Thank you for your service, Michelle!

Hurricane Beryl Response Update: It has been two weeks since #HurricaneBeryl made landfall in southern Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, leaving millions of residents without power and tragically claiming the lives of nearly two dozen individuals across the region. Inspiritus Disaster Response Teams have been on the ground in Matagorda County, Texas since July 12 and will continue our efforts through August 9. Our teams are providing free Home Assessment, Chainsaw, Debris Removal, and Muck & Gut services wherever needed most, with a priority on assisting the most vulnerable - families with children, seniors, veterans, and low-income households. Make a meaningful impact and help Hurricane Beryl survivors on their road to recovery by joining our Disaster Relief Team in Matagorda County. Our work would not be possible without the support of volunteers like you, committed to assisting survivors in their darkest hours. Click the link below to volunteer! Volunteer: https://lnkd.in/exyCas8t

Inspiritus is proud to partner with Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church to bring you Harvest House, a beacon of hope for families starting anew in Birmingham. 🏠✨Hear from our Community Engagement Specialist, Jessica Naccari, as she shares the profound impact of this collaboration on the lives of those we have the privilege to accompany. Together, we’re building a community where everyone can thrive! #SurvivingToThriving

Inspiritus is thrilled to present our annual “Inspire the Block” community event, featuring our 2024 Thrive Studios Art Show! Join us at our Nashville office on Sunday, July 28 for a chance to meet your neighbors and enjoy a day filled with fun and creativity. This unforgettable event includes free admission, delicious BBQ, a school supply giveaway, and an art kit giveaway for participating youth artists, while supplies last. We hope to see you there! 📅 Date: Sunday, July 28 🕒 Time: 4:30pm-7pm CST 📍 Location: 1628 Rosa Parks Blvd.