Sharing the Journey – June 2023
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2023 Day Services Awards Ceremony
It’s a much anticipated annual happening at Living Resources and everyone was excited. Staff and program participants traveled to Columbia-Green Community College from Warren County, Westchester County, and everywhere in between to attend the 2023 Day Services Awards Ceremony. On this day, participants of our Day Programs and Community Living Program were celebrated for the achievements they have made over the past year and staff were celebrated for their hard work and dedication to the individuals they work with. The Day Community Opportunities Program chorus started the day with a powerful rendition of Fight Song by Rachel Platten, proclaiming, “This is my fight [...]
Beauty Abounds at Storm King
Our Orange County Day Community Opportunities Program enjoyed a perfect day at the Storm King Art Center in New Windsor, NY! Commonly referred to simply as Storm King, the center is a 500-acre outdoor art museum located in New York’s Hudson Valley, where visitors can experience the vibrant bond between art, nature, and people, in a place where discovery is limitless. The group was taken on a narrated 30-minute tram tour to learn about the collection and then walked around the center experiencing the beauty of the sculpture garden.
2023 Amanda Rivenburg Rising Star Phoenix Award recipient: Mac Weiss
We are honored to present the 2023 Amanda Rivenburg Rising Star Phoenix Award recipient, Mac Weiss! Mac began his career at Living Resources in September 2020 as the Assistant Director of Fleet Management. He is responsible for over 200 agency vehicles, the majority of which are used within the Day Community Opportunity Program (DCOP). Mac works diligently with staff on vehicle safety and training, handling all vehicle incidents, and working with insurance companies. He also tracks all vehicle expenses and monitors all reports associated with the Living Resources fleet management. Mac is a member of the agency’s safety committee, chair of [...]
School’s Out!
Fun food, giant games, and happy sounds abounded at our main office last week as our After School Program celebrated the end of the school year. Students from all the districts had so much fun with their group party, they wished that school would never end. Well, almost. Summer has a way of flying by with adventures of its own and before you know it, September will be here and the students will be returning to school. Until then, we wish our students and their families a fantastic summer break! The After School Program (ASP) provides an environment for students to socialize with [...]
Smooth Sailing in Rockland County!
The Rockland County Day County Opportunity Program began their island adventure with a drive to the Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan where they then boarded the Staten Island Ferry. The Staten Island Ferry is a fare-free shuttle that transports passengers the 5.2 miles across the New York Harbor to Staten Island, a journey that took about 25 minutes. For many, this mini-island adventure marked their first experience on a Ferry. One look at the smiles will tell you how much they loved it! They enjoyed looking out at the water, watching the waves crash against the side of the boat, and of [...]
A Grand Slam Kind of a Day!
Teams from our Saratoga and Schenectady Day Community Opportunities Programs (DCOP) headed to the field for a Valley Cats Game this week, and it was quite a hit! They settled into the front row of third base side, making themselves right at home rooting for the home team and enjoying great park food and refreshments. And, since this is DCOP, you know they were hobnobbing with the ValleyCats’ mascot Southpaw and dancing to all the tunes! The most exciting part of the day occurred during the game when ValleyCats second baseman, Luis Santana handed a baseball to our participant, Kim. She [...]
Sharing the Journey – May 2023
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Under and Over the Sea
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby! Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? This month, the residents of one of Living Resources’ homes in Schenectady have been living their best life on the water and under the sea! The group of staff and residents started the month with a luncheon cruise on Lake George. The group learned the engaging history of the area through the narrated tour of Lake George while taking in the fabulous scenery. They then enjoyed a delicious buffet meal before they took to the dance floor to shimmy to the live music. There was even a [...]
Eco Warriors at Work
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.” – Dr. Seuss. It’s May and we can see the grass growing, flowers blooming, and trees filling out their leaves. Unfortunately, we can also see the trash that litters our parks and roadways and the briars that have started to crowd out the native plants. To combat this, Parks and Trails of New York joined forces with the Department of Environmental Conservation and other agencies for #ILoveMyParkDay." Some of our supported individuals joined the more than 5,000 volunteers to beautify and celebrate New [...]