National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
DSPs are the heart of our purpose to love and serve and are the soul of our mission to relentlessly pursue opportunities that empower people.
An Unbreakable Bond of Faithfulness
There are all sorts of instances that demonstrate faithfulness across Mosaic; the story of Brother Raymond Papenfuss and Matt Cook, a person Mosaic in Northern Indiana supports, is among them. The two have a faithful, unbreakable bond rarely seen.
With Mosaic International and BCC, Stanley Anthony Moshi Thrives
With funds from Mosaic, BCC bought an acre-sized plot as an opportunity for young adults to learn farming job skills for continued sustainability. Stanley plants corn and other vegetables in the plot to learn a viable trade in agriculture—on which the Tanzanian economy heavily relies. The hope for Stanley is to eventually get a job to help his family, as is the custom in Tanzania.
Mosaic Remembers Mary Lou Ernst
Mary Lou’s life was one of “firsts.” She was one of the first people with a disability to graduate from the local public high school. She was one of the first to move into community services and then into her own apartment later in her life. She was the first person supported by Mosaic to become a member of the board. The list went on.
One Mosaic Day Marks Anniversary, Celebrates Growth
July 1 marks 18 years since Mosaic was formed by the coming together of two Nebraska-based organizations—Bethphage and Martin Luther Homes. It is appropriate to celebrate that anniversary, but this year, July 1 also marks the day that Mosaic grows in Connecticut, as the former Vantage Group comes under the Mosaic name.
The Summer 2021 Issue of ‘Promise’ is Online!
The summer 2021 issue of Mosaic’s premiere, national magazine, Promise, is now online and ready to read.
ANCOR Honors Mosaic Direct Support Professionals
Four Mosaic direct support professionals were honored by ANCOR, the American Network of Community Options and Resources, on June 14.
What It Means To Belong
John, Michael, Marylynn and Theresa Giguere eventually transitioned to a permanent residency at Mosaic’s Banbury home. The sisters happily share a room as do their brothers. Although they miss their mother and brother, they are very happy with Mosaic and love their new home.
Highlighting Mosaic’s Supports for Autism Services
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Recognizing the unique supports that assist people with autism to excel has guided Mosaic’s Grow Our Own Clinician program to grow from one clinician six years ago to more than 20 today, and to support more than 100 employees to receive their IBCCES Autism Credential.