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MIDLAND A Little Help

ROTARY CARES From Our Friends

Thanksgiving came early (and felt like Christmas!) to “Thank you so very much. As
the members of CLH’s Supported Independent Living you may be aware many of our
(SIL) program. Thanks to Rotary Club of Midland and a individuals live very tightly and
donation of $2,500 from its COVID-19 Relief Fund, each cannot afford the extras. So when
SIL member received help in the most wonderful way: I arrived with a package full of
a great big basketful of much-needed supplies (and a these things they were over the
few treats!) to help keep them healthy and well. The SIL moon. I was thanked profusely
program makes it possible for adults with developmental and each and every one of them
disabilities to live on their own with support from a said ‘Wow, this is awesome’.
CLH direct support professional. All face a challenge to They had a look that is seen on
make ends meet on a limited income. With the support Christmas morning.” - Amanda Shala
of Midland Rotary, SIL individuals received help in the
way they needed it most: a basket of “extras”, which The Rotary Club’s thoughtful support lets SIL individuals
are not really extras, but more expensive household know that they are valued and cared for members of this
items that are hard to buy when money is so tight. community.

Organized and assembled by SIL Supervisor Janet
Schmidt, the care packages were delivered by SIL direct
support professional Amanda Shala. Amanda shared this
about her experience that day:

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