Trying something new: a volunteer’s perspective

Trying something new: a volunteer’s perspective

Tue, 04/17/2018 - 1:00am
Mosaic in Colorado Springs
Interview with Mary O’Higgins, Natural Support Volunteer with Mosaic’s Day Program. Mary is a local seamstress with her own business – The Straight Stitch. She has been volunteering with Mosaic for eight months and plans to continue as long as she is able.

Competition, In All Its Forms

Competition, In All Its Forms

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

Dee Drummond has been practicing taekwondo for two years through DuMyon Martial Arts.

This past year, she competed in the forms and breaking events at the Denver Hanmadang, a taekwondo competition. It was the first time that the Hanmadang had a para-division, broken into three categories: physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and competitors with limited vision.

Sharing Holiday Cheer

Sharing Holiday Cheer

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

Throughout the year, we always have a few large events where we invite everyone who makes our mission possible to attend and get to know each other. Such events include donors, volunteers, church representatives, advocates, community partners, ambassadors, staff, people in services, family members and host home providers.

This year’s Christmas Celebration on Dec. 6 at Ascension Lutheran Church was a huge success. More than 100 people, including many people in service, their families and direct support professionals enjoyed the evening.

From the Executive Director

From the Executive Director

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

I would like to look back with gratitude on all the many blessings we had this past year:

Empowering Janice to Take the Next Step

Empowering Janice to Take the Next Step

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

In our last newsletter, we introduced you to a wonderful woman named Janice Benson.

From age nine months to four years, Janice lived in foster care. Her parents were addicts, and she was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). When she was an infant, they overdosed her on seizure medications to keep her quiet.

When Janice was four, she was adopted by Dave Benson and became part of a family for the first time.

Dave already had three children – Heather, David and Emily. With three siblings and her first real father figure coming into the picture, it was an adjustment.

Farewell Dr. Ron Smith

Farewell Dr. Ron Smith

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

When I applied for the Executive Director position at Mosaic in Colorado in 2013, Dr. Ron Smith was on the interview panel.

I remember him asking me hard questions throughout that process. I must have impressed him with my responses because at the end of the interview he told my future supervisor that she needed to hire me! I will never forget that day. I met a man who was dedicated to his son and wanting the very best for Stephen.

Farewell to Chaplain Joyce

Farewell to Chaplain Joyce

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

Former Mosaic Chaplain Joyce Higgs-Spruth passed away at her home in Colorado Springs on Dec. 12. Joyce served Mosaic in Colorado Springs for more than 25 years. Those who have been with Mosaic (formerly Martin Luther Homes) for a while likely know her from her more than 25 years of service with us as resident Chaplain.

Way To Go, Woody

Way To Go, Woody

Tue, 02/27/2018
Mosaic in Colorado Springs

For the past five years, Woodson “Woody” Close, has been working tremendously hard to lose weight.

At his heaviest, Woody weighed 255 pounds. Last July, Woody met his goal of losing 100 pounds. The best news is that he has continued to maintain his weight since then!

#GivingTuesday is November 28th!

#GivingTuesday is November 28th!

Tue, 11/28/2017
Mosaic in Colorado Springs
There's Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and now - Giving Tuesday!

Open House/Ribbon Cutting huge success!

Open House/Ribbon Cutting huge success!

Sat, 08/26/2017 - 1:00am
Mosaic in Colorado Springs
Around 50 people came to celebrate and lend their support, including donors, staff, volunteers, community partners, family members, and friends. We were busting at the seams!

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