Welcome News – 2013 Welcome House Spring Newsletter
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Welcome House is off to a great start in 2013! We currently serve 150 individuals each day with a staff of over 300. Through our growth we have remained dedicated to the core values on which this organization was built. We are committed to creating a supportive atmosphere in which our clients can develop independence and a sense of competence by experiencing success both at home and in the community.
In order to effectively do this, we rely on the input of family members. I personally make it my job to listen to the families and, when appropriate, make informed changes to our programs and services based on family recommendations. Recently we have had many requests from families to revamp our menus. My staff and I have engaged the services of a certified dietician to lead this process, and are thrilled with the results! The dietician has created a new Welcome House Dietary Manual, sample daily and weekly menus, and even recipes to accompany the menus. The menus offer clients great choice, but are largely built around fresh ingredients, eliminating processed, pre-prepared foods. By increasing fresh foods, fruits and vegetables we believe we will increase the health of our clients!
Over the next few months we will be working with the direct service staff to help them implement the new guidelines. If you have any favorite recipes, please send them my way! Thank you for your continued support of Welcome House. Please “friend” us on Facebook and check our new website regularly for updates and photos of all of our activities!
Sincerely,
Tony Thomas
Executive Director