In this episode, I talk about how God had me start a program for adults with disabilities (Hoping Forward). I modeled the program after one I had visited pre-pandemic. This was Adults in Action in Fayetteville, GA. The director there was very helpful and encouraging and showed me that it would not be too difficult to start my own program.
Hoping Forward came about in response to a need for community and social interaction for adults with disabilities. During COVID, while others were getting stimulus checks, many with disabilities were getting their state and federal funds cut drastically and therefore losing their ability to attend day programs or do other activities. Though I do charge for participating in my program, I try my best to work with families to enable their person to attend.
Hoping Forward is hosted by Sonrise Baptist Church in Newnan, GA. We have fun while serving our community as much as we can. If you know anyone in our area that has an intellectual/developmental disability and wants to serve and find their purpose, please send me an email at lori.r.whitney@gmail.com.
