We know that relationships can be life-giving, but sometimes they’re life-saving. That was the case for Melissa Barnard after doctors placed her on hospice care following a hospitalization. Their diagnosis: failure to thrive. Melissa requires full care and has...
Late last week, The Des Moines Register ran an article about a young man named Louis, whose health care services were drastically cut with little notice, and it broke my heart. According to the article, Louis has severe disabilities and requires substantial support to...
After several unsuccessful placements, Brandon finally found a home at Mosaic – and the supports to help him realize his goals.“Other places didn’t do anything for me,” he said.This September, Brandon, who is supported by Mosaic in Western Iowa, had the opportunity to...
What started as simply volunteering for Jeff Dahms has become much more. He has gained friends—and become a friend—by offering his time playing guitar with a couple of guys Mosaic serves. “We get together every couple of weeks and play songs and write our own music...