DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTS
New Heights’ Open House on November
13th was a resounding success and everyone
who attended enjoyed the food, music
and fellowship. Personally, it was a great
opportunity for me to meet so many of
you and to learn of your connection to this
wonderful organization. New Heights has
an incredible rich history and tradition of
serving people with disabilities.
Once again, our Adult Services Programs’
Christmas Party was sponsored by the
Wilkins Foundation and took place at the
lovely Salaam Club. Santa and his wife made their long-awaited
appearance, presenting the gifts and wishing everyone a very Merry
Christmas 2008! It was a very special night shared by the families, friends
and individuals we serve, along with many other community groups.
As we begin a new year, New Heights continues to face similar financial
struggles and challenges that you and your families are encountering
during the nation’s severe economic recession.We will need to become
increasingly more willing to change and develop more innovative,
creative and entrepreneurial ways of conducting business.
Our five core programs will be faced with the reality of having to do
even more with fewer resources. Our Board of Directors and staff are
committed to making the necessary changes and sacrifices to insure that
we maintain the highest level of service and quality of care possible.
Thank you for your untiring and continuous support.We will commit all
available resources to meet the ever changing needs of the individuals
with disabilities New Heights has the responsibility and privilege to serve.
Together we can – together we will.
Recently one of the officers with the Sheriff's
Mounted Unit came to visit with us. He
brought his mount to the agency to tell
participants in the adult program how the
horses are used to assist other officers,
especially when there is a need for crowd
control. He told them how he, and his
horse had been trained to be ready to
respond to any disturbance. The big, but
extremely friendly horse allowed everyone
to stroke his neck and he quickly ate the
carrots they had bought to feed him. We
thank the Sheriff's Mounted Unit for visiting
with us.
On Monday November 17th, the adults participating in educational programs at New
Heights of N.E. Florida were startled to see a caddy carrying a leader board and flag stick
with the name New Heights emblazoned on it, into the newly renovated computer
classroom. They were gathered in the room to meet with representatives from THE
PLAYERS to let them know how much they appreciate the funding New Heights recently
received which expanded the computer classroom which they use every day. The “Red
Coats” ....
