On Sunday October 4th the Knights of Columbus Council 5780 had their annual fundraiser outside of Stop and Shop in Madison. The funds raised support Sarah, Inc and Vista Life Innovations both of Madison. This year some of the funds raised were also used to support Supreme’s contributions to the Special Olympics. This year the Knights of Columbus raised $2,146.14 in support of these organizations. This is a significant increase of last year.
About Sarah Inc. – Madison
In 1957, three families joined forces to create resources for their children with intellectual and other disabilities where there were none and to be the voice of those who could not speak for themselves. Their innovative vision is the foundation on which SARAH continues to build every day. Today, SARAH is a family of agencies with programs to serve people of all ages and differing abilities. SARAH Inc. services reach from the greater New Haven region to Middlesex, New London and Windham counties. SARAH Inc. provides early intervention, life skills, transition services, work training and employment supports to children and adults. Individuals needing supports and services are referred to us by a variety of state agencies, local school systems and the general public.
About Vista Life Innovations – Madison
Vista Life Innovations, formerly Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center, Inc., was founded in 1989 as a transition program offering an alternative to traditional college education. Since then, we have grown and evolved into a full-service organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Programs and services offered include our hallmark community-based transition programming, employment services, advocacy services, arts programming, recreational programming, benefits counseling, assessment services and a summer program for prospective students.
Special Olympics
The Special Olympics consists of Olympic style individual and team sports. This provides meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to train. Competition allows them to showcase their hard work and dedication to being the best they can be.
To learn more you can visit their website at this link.