“All disasters start and end locally … how long does it take before it ends locally? We don’t know. Certainly, it has not ended yet.” — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.
LEAP
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LEAP celebrates Direct Support Professionals week
FARMINGTON — The Board of Directors and management team of Life Enrichment Advancing People hosted a celebration Thursday in recognition of National Direct Support Professionals week. LEAP is a local, private nonprofit devoted to supporting people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities in western and central Maine. The organization employs more than 150 DSPs who provide around-the-clock […]
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Posted inConnections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, The Franklin Journal
LEAP wins UWTVA Special Projects Grant
FARMINGTON — LEAP has announced it is improving accessibility at its Stone Soup Gardens trail system. Thanks to a $2,500 Special Projects Grant from the United Way of the Tri-Valley, LEAP will be advancing its hard and firm pathway from the pick-your-own apple pathway through the blueberry patch to a second accessible resting area. This […]
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LEAP offering new service
FARMINGTON — LEAP, Life Advancement Enriching People, is offering case management services to local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Targeted case management helps connect people to the services they need, and is required for adults receiving services under the Medicaid waiver program. Case management services are provided by a social services professional or health […]
Posted inConnections, The Franklin Journal
Stone Soup Gardens community plots available in Farmington
FARMINGTON — LEAP announces availability of community garden plots in Farmington. Stone Soup Gardens is once again offering plots to community members who either have no space of their own for a garden or prefer to work with a laid-out, tilled and fertilized plot. There is also limited availability for accessible raised beds for individuals […]
Posted inObituaries, sj-web
Glana Toothaker Roberts
PORTLAND — Glana Toothaker Roberts, 75, of Wilton, died Friday at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Wilton, Feb. 13, 1942, a daughter of Gerald and Ruth Lillian (Kennedy) Toothaker. In 1988, she married Edgar W. Roberts. He died April 11, 2012. Glana worked as a campground manager at Cathedral Pines, local shoe […]
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Anne Marie Umbro
JAY — Ann Marie Umbro, 63, earned her Angel Wings on Monday morning, Dec. 18, at her home in Jay. Anne was born in Rumford on April 17, 1954, to Vito and Antoinette (DeFilipp) Umbro Jr. Anne was born with Down syndrome and brought much love to all who knew her. She grew up in Smithcrossing, […]
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Franklin County Chili Challenge raises $750 for LEAP
FARMINGTON — Tuck’s Ale House in Farmington hosted the first Great Chili Cook-off Contest as a fundraiser to support the community activities of Life Enrichment Advancing People on Saturday, Feb. 18. LEAP provides housing and training and direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities in Franklin and surrounding counties. At the event, which raised […]
Posted inFranklin
LEAP facing financial cliff, exec says
FARMINGTON — A local, private nonprofit devoted to supporting people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities in western and central Maine is headed for a financial cliff, its executive director said. Darryl Wood, who heads Life Enrichment Advancing People said, “Unable to pay employees a living wage, the coming overtime rule and potential minimum wage increase would exacerbate […]
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LEAP celebrates 35 years of service
WILTON — Life Enrichment Advancing People, or LEAP, celebrated its 35th year Thursday with a gathering at Calzolaio’s Pasta Co. “A lot has changed in 35 years, but one thing remains the same,” Executive Director Darryl Wood said. “Individuals with significant functional disabilities are born in our communities, and some of them need help outside […]