Events
The People First of Fitzgerald donated school supplies during the 2nd Annual Back Pack and School Supplies Giveaway hosted by Commissioner Hope Harmon and Act for Change Group.
This event was held at the Blue and Gray Park and over 200 backpacks were given away.
Mrs. Brooks presented the State of Georgia Faithful Service Award to Patricia Netter for 25 years of service. Congratulations Patricia!
Dorothy serves on the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD).
In July, she was chosen to represent the state of Georgia at the national conference held in Washington, DC
Community Residential Alternative (CRA) Department presents Service Awards.
(L – R): 5 Years – Debbie Shelton, 3 Years – Millie Lee, Patsy Shelton, Vivian Merritt, and 10 Years – Katrina Taylor.
(L-R) Shirley B. Brooks, Executive Director, Katina Hall, CA Community Connector, and Miranda Melton, CA Co-Manager.
Congratulations to Katina Hall! She received a national recognition from (ANCOR) American Network of Community Options and Resources.
ANCOR is a national trade association representing more than 1,400 private providers of community living and employment supports and services. ANCOR advocates for the crucial role providers play in enhancing and supporting the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
Annually, ANCOR recognizes (DSPs) Direct Support Professionals for the work they do.
Some members of People First of Fitzgerald stopped by to visit the ladies at
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce.
The Long Road Home celebration was held on June 21. This was the 19th anniversary of the Olmstead decision by the U.S. Supreme Court – the end of the “Long Road Home” for Americans with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
The Long Road Home began with two Georgia women, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, who were involuntarily admitted to the psychiatric unit in a state-run regional hospital. They filed suit for release under the Americans with Disability Act and won.
During the celebration, Community Bank was named 2018 “Friend of The Jessamine Place”. Award was presented to Shane Sapp. Other special guests included Fitzgerald High School JROTC, Senator Tyler Harper, State Representative Clay Pirkle, (JP Founder) Philip Jay and Cheri Mitchell, National Chair of the Long Road Home from Atlanta, Georgia. Also, Charles with his Host Home Provider, Dorothy told about his own experience of being released from the state hospital in Thomasville and Dorothy talked about Charles being a part of her family during the good times and challenging times.
State of Georgia – Faithful Service Awards
Mrs. Brooks presented the awards to Pam Snipes, Miranda Melton, and Janice Lawson. Congratulations Ladies!
Congratulations on a job well done!