Families

November 30, 2022
Enzo and Siam Beltran play in their Newark home.

Meet Enzo and Siam

These identical twins have great support around them as they prepare for preschool.
July 1, 2022
Pat Gassman poses in his school uniform.

Meet Pat!

Pat has been supported by the SPICE program at St. Francis.
June 15, 2022
Brendon Bannworth stands in his Newark living room.

‘He’s really taken off with it.’

For Brendon Bannworth, assistive tech has given him a voice.
June 13, 2022
Ellie Messer poses with her bike outside her house.

Ellie’s voice

At 6, Ellie Messer is already a fierce advocate for her own independence.
May 4, 2022
Natalie and Mikie Crider pose in their home.

‘We’ve got quite the village’

The Crider family feels the love from Lakewood.
April 27, 2022
Emma Hutchison poses for a photo with a piece of art she made and her favorite stuffed animal.

Meet Emma!

Emma Hutchison is growing in strength and confidence.
March 14, 2022
Ian Stemen and his mom at the Indian Mound Mall.

Advocating for Ian

The Stemen family hopes sharing Ian's story spreads understanding and kindness.
November 10, 2021
A photo of the Tollgate Home.

Celebrating the opening of the Tollgate Home

The home for youth was dedicated to the Good family.
August 11, 2020

A leader in training

Ellie O'Donnell showed up with kindness every day at the YMCA day camp.