Community
Inclusivity
Discovery
rising adults opportunities.
We offer several opportunities encompassing our core values.
Our gardeners are local young adults with varying intellectual disabilities. The majority of our Rising Adult Gardeners are adults who have aged out of the public school system. In this life-changing transition, we aim to make this transition easier by inviting the broader community to learn permaculture gardening, work, and laugh alongside our gardeners. Join us here, where we all rise together, reaching toward the light.
When: Every Monday from 10 am- 1:00 pm.
Location: 2015 Dean Street Unit 5 & Community Field Trips
How much: $25
Who's The Program For?
-Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Participants for our day classes must be independent with toileting and eating skills.
We are not staffed to support adults needing 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors or medical needs.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:4 ratio.
New Family Checklist -
1.) Complete New Member Intake Form
2.) Email Jaimie Valentini at jaimiev@risinglightsproject.org
3.) Schedule Interview
3.) Schedule a Class Observation
4.) Sign-up & Make Payment
01. monday club
When: Every Wednesday from 9:30 am- 2:00 pm.
Location: 2015 Dean Street Unit 5
What’s Happening: exercise, goods making, crafts, social skills, and life skills activities
Who's The Program For?
-Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Participants for our day classes must be independent with toileting and eating skills.
We are not staffed to support adults needing 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors and/or medical needs.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:4 ratio.
New Family Checklist-
1.) Complete New Member Intake Form
2.) Email Jaimie Valentini at jaimiev@risinglightsproject.org
3.) Schedule Interview
3.) Schedule a Class Observation
4.) Sign-up & Make Payment
02. wednesday club
When: Every Friday, 9:30 am- 2:00 pm
Location:
May - October- Elburn Garden
November- April - 2015 Dean Street Unit 5 & Community Field Trips
What: planting, observing, weeding, harvesting, social opportunities, business skills coaching, job skill training, and more, as well as permaculture education, plant care, and LOTS of fun!
How much: $25 per week
Who's The Program For? Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, we are not staffed to support adults in need of 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:4 ratio.
03. friday garden group
04. social club/ social events
When: Social Club meets on the MONDAY evenings throughout each month
Location: 2015 Dean Street Unit 5 OR in the COMMUNITY
What: games, food, friends, and fun!
Cost: varies per event
Who's The Program For? Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, we are not staffed to support adults in need of 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors. We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:5 ratio.
Check out our events page for upcoming events and social opportunities.
