MARC Community Resources - Guardian Angels

since 1996

Contact(s): Benjamin Davies

Additional information:

Number of Active Members:
30+

Reason(s) the Group Meets:
Political, Social, Personal Skills

Products or Services Offered:
Transportation assistance, budgeting, voting rights and other skills are taught in quarterly educational classes in collaboration with MARC's Recreation group.

Board of Directors:
Yes

Receives Support From:
Facilitator (Benjamin Davies) and additional staff. Regular collaborations with local United Way, Chambers of Commerce and legislative leadership.

Mission/Vision Statement:
MARC: Community Resources empowers adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their dreams and make choices about their lives. To honor and help fulfill these dreams, MARC provides people with choices for housing, employment, and social/recreational life.

Typical Activities:
-Chocolate making
-Tie Dye (shirts and socks)
-Soap Making
-Printed T-shirts
-Made planters for home gardens
-Holiday crafts (Valentines, Halloween, Christmas)
-Tag Sale
-Raffle Table at Family Picnic
-Attended 2x Yard Goats minor league baseball games

Publications:
-marccommunityresources.org -https://www.facebook.com/marccommunityresources/ -Monthly organizational newsletter