We've had a terrific month!

We've had a great month of enlightening programs.

Carl Voss talked with us about the Des Moines Bicycle Collective.  The Collective recognizes, encourages, and facilitates the use of bicycles as a viable mode of transportation and recreation in the State of Iowa Their motto: changing Des Moines two wheels at a time. 

Next Nicole Shumate, Executive Director, Paws & Effect.  A nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa that raises, trains and places high-quality, well-socialized service dogs. Paws & Effect is focused on two types of service dogs. The first type of service dog will have a mobility skill set; the second type of service dog will work to offset the debilitating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans. 

Operation First Response was represented by their Director, P.J. Green.  Operation First Response supports our nation's Wounded Warriors and their families.  Services are provided from the onset of injury, throughout their recover and in their journey from military life into the civilian world.  

Cindy Spann, Outreach Director of Link Associates rounded out the month.  Link Associates provides people with intellectual disabilities opportunities to achieve their personal goals.  Cindy told us about the many programs at Link -  residential services, day/vocational services, transportation, case management, respite and leisure.

We encourage you to come visit.  Visitors are most welcome at all meetings.