Raise your cup of Joe to Philanthropy
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:41 pm
Family Haven, a non-profit organization working with people with disabilities, is selling coffee. Family Haven's roots are in Lakewood --
Family Haven's Fontbonne Home was developed for several reasons. A trend had been established in the 1970's to move residents from large institutions to community alternatives such as regional centers, group homes, and foster family homes. Also, parents were concerned about the future care of their sons and daughters after their own deaths. Most of all, it was evident that people with developmental disabilities make significant social and physical gains after moving into group homes or supported living situations.
In June of 1982, Sister Genevieve Lane, CSJ, Ph.D. opened a home in Lakewood with three female residents. We incorporated as Family Haven, a private, non-profit organization providing residential care for adults with developmental disabilities. We are not supported by the diocese or any religious community.
By 1990, we decided to expand our program. Bay Village, Ohio had recently passed an ordinance allowing group homes and we found a lovely home there. Fontbonne Home moved in December and we added two more residents to our family--and now in 2008 we have expanded our care right back to where we started--Lakewood!
All proceeds from coffee sales will go to helping people with disabilities increasingly be part of society through yoga, art classes, theater visits, sporting events as well as giving back to the community through environmental awareness, helping neighbors, elderly and so much more. On that note you will find Organic and Fair Trade coffee in our selection!
Order some coffee--and raise your cup of joe to philanthropy : )
Go to our site store to order
http://www.familyhaven.org/catalog/catalog.asp?cid=2
if you have some time peruse our website : )
Family Haven's Fontbonne Home was developed for several reasons. A trend had been established in the 1970's to move residents from large institutions to community alternatives such as regional centers, group homes, and foster family homes. Also, parents were concerned about the future care of their sons and daughters after their own deaths. Most of all, it was evident that people with developmental disabilities make significant social and physical gains after moving into group homes or supported living situations.
In June of 1982, Sister Genevieve Lane, CSJ, Ph.D. opened a home in Lakewood with three female residents. We incorporated as Family Haven, a private, non-profit organization providing residential care for adults with developmental disabilities. We are not supported by the diocese or any religious community.
By 1990, we decided to expand our program. Bay Village, Ohio had recently passed an ordinance allowing group homes and we found a lovely home there. Fontbonne Home moved in December and we added two more residents to our family--and now in 2008 we have expanded our care right back to where we started--Lakewood!
All proceeds from coffee sales will go to helping people with disabilities increasingly be part of society through yoga, art classes, theater visits, sporting events as well as giving back to the community through environmental awareness, helping neighbors, elderly and so much more. On that note you will find Organic and Fair Trade coffee in our selection!
Order some coffee--and raise your cup of joe to philanthropy : )
Go to our site store to order
http://www.familyhaven.org/catalog/catalog.asp?cid=2
if you have some time peruse our website : )