Two Special Needs Committee members visited the office of On My Own of Michigan on December 11, 2012.
In 1997, a group of parents of developmentally impaired children got together and started this non profit organization. The rest is a history of effort, commitment, and success.
After high school, no longer students, developmentally impaired students are not ready to be on their own and need support. On My Own meets this need. It offers two programs, The Social Program and an Apartment Program.
The Social Program
This program is designed for individuals looking for social interaction. This also gives them a chance to be more independent from their families as they go on trips and outings.
The Apartment Living Program
This program offers what the Social Program offers as well as living on their own with some support. Members' needs are met on person to person need. This may include assistance in learning life skills, paying bill, budgeting, issues with roommate and more.
The cost of the Apartment Living Program is an initial fee of $450 and $190 a month thereafter. Members in this program work at nearby businesses and many are able to pay this cost on their own.
On My Own of Michigan office is moving to Kirts Blvd to a larger place that will include a classroom, a kitchen, and a member lounge. They are working at raising $25,000 for equipments for this new addition. The Troy Women's Association was please to donate $1,000 for them to accomplish this goal.
Future fund raising events:
February 12, 2013. Annual Celebration Banquet at Somerset Inn.
March 10, 2013. Family Fun Bowl at Astro Lanes.
June 17, 2013, 16th Annual Charity Golf Outing, Paint Creek Country Club.
Date TBD for the Gala Fundraiser at Erhard BMW in Farmington Hills.
Edith and Karen A.
In 1997, a group of parents of developmentally impaired children got together and started this non profit organization. The rest is a history of effort, commitment, and success.
After high school, no longer students, developmentally impaired students are not ready to be on their own and need support. On My Own meets this need. It offers two programs, The Social Program and an Apartment Program.
The Social Program
This program is designed for individuals looking for social interaction. This also gives them a chance to be more independent from their families as they go on trips and outings.
The Apartment Living Program
This program offers what the Social Program offers as well as living on their own with some support. Members' needs are met on person to person need. This may include assistance in learning life skills, paying bill, budgeting, issues with roommate and more.The cost of the Apartment Living Program is an initial fee of $450 and $190 a month thereafter. Members in this program work at nearby businesses and many are able to pay this cost on their own.
On My Own of Michigan office is moving to Kirts Blvd to a larger place that will include a classroom, a kitchen, and a member lounge. They are working at raising $25,000 for equipments for this new addition. The Troy Women's Association was please to donate $1,000 for them to accomplish this goal.
Future fund raising events:
February 12, 2013. Annual Celebration Banquet at Somerset Inn.
March 10, 2013. Family Fun Bowl at Astro Lanes.
June 17, 2013, 16th Annual Charity Golf Outing, Paint Creek Country Club.
Date TBD for the Gala Fundraiser at Erhard BMW in Farmington Hills.
Edith and Karen A.
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