Success At The Kentucky State Fair!

Paul's pottery

Nine clients from the day program entered art pieces into the Kentucky State Fair this year, from acrylic abstract paintings to collages to pottery and glass. We were thrilled to find that Paul won first place in handbuilt pottery and Tony received second!  They were extremely excited and didn’t hesitate to spread the news to everyone they came across. Paul and Tony as well as many of the Building Dreams Clients participated in a weekly pottery class and have enjoyed expanding their knowledge and experience in clay.   They have entered their pieces in numerous art shows and fairs throughout the year.  Everyone had a great time making and entering their art this year and are already anticipating when next year’s fair comes around.  Other entrants were Bobby, Karen and JoAnn who entered paintsings; Bobby also entered his home grown cherry tomatoes.  Cheryl entered her, Hawaian Sunset Cake; last year Cheryl’s cake won second place in that catorgory.  This is her forth year of competition.  Chip entered a collage  and Mary Kat entered pottery.   We are all very proud of our talented artists!

Rollin’ Dreams At Bellarmine University

 

 Dreams With Wings Presents: Rollin’ Dreams at Bellarmine University; the same location at our Annual Jack O’ Lantern Stroll (to be held on October 30th).  Open to the public at 10am.  Judging begins at 12noon and the awards will be announced at 2pm.

Cool off with a tasty treat available from the Homemade Icecream & Pie Kitchen.

Listen to the sounds of classic hits from 93.9 WLCL

A Taste O’Dreams with a little bit O’Honey

All Photos taken by Voice Tribune Photographer Thursday, July 16, marked the 4th annual Taste of Dreams fundraising event. It was held at the Mellwood Arts Center. The event was emceed by Wave 3’s Anchor Dawne Gee. The Monarchs Quartette entertained the crowd with a variety of music selections from the past four decades. The evening was a mixture of different foods & spirits with both a live and silent auction. The beverages were provided by Southern Wine and Spirits. Craig Zirnheld takes a drink mixing lesson.Alex and Dawn Gee with John and Jane Kane.

Hope and Matt Gardiner of Boone Gardiner Garden Center with Rob and Holly Crady.

Alex and Dawn Gee with John and Jane Kane.

Diane and Bart S. with Vicki Patel.

Dreams With Wings Annual Meeting

Dreams With Wings hold an Annual Meeting each year to report to the Families, Board Members, and Staff what we have accomplished during the year.  This year we were excited to tell of our new apartments Building Dreams.  The Leadership Louisville sponsored project “2009 Make Your Mark Challenge” in which we were granted the talents of our Ingite Team and all of their accomplishements.  We also acknowlege those who have gone above and beyond for our organization. The reciepents of the Dreams Awards were:

Corporate Caring – TMC Services

Heart of Creativity – Brooke Watts & Jackie Shircliff

Spirit of Vision – Michael Boone

Spirit of Family – Dixie Pifer

Helping Dreams Take Flight – Sharon Stuckey & Missy Hughes

Dreams Catcher – David Keith Graham & Karen Buckner

 

Meet Malia

Malia is one of the hard working case managers here at Dreams With Wings.  A little FYI-case managers are responsible for, managing, organizing and working with clients to ensure the highest quality services and freedom of choice in the access of services.  They make sure that any service a client may need is met.  This is a very time intensive occupation, but Malia will tell you the rewards are great. 

 

Not only is Malia a top-notch case manager she is our resident shutter bug.  Since this blog is one of the beneficiaries of her talents; I thought it was time the readers were introduced to her.  

Here is a sample of Malia’s work.

Dreams invisits The Outerbanks!

June, traditionally has been the month where Jenifer, our Executive Director, her family, a dozen or so Dreams staff members and about 40 clients all pack up their swim suits, sun screen  and head out on vacation.  This year with economy the way it is, it was a bit more of a challenge; but with extra fundraising support of a yard sale and a flower sale-the tradition continued.

This year’s excursion landed the little group of explorers in The Outer Banks of North Carolina.  During the week they visited The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, took a ferry to Ocracoke Island, and spent a day at The Wright Brothers Memorial.  The rest of the vacation included swimming, shopping a little beach sunbathing and of course an evening of beach bingo.  They had a wonderful time and are already getting excited about where they will venture off to next year.

Building Dreams becomes a reality

His Grace, Bishop MARK, Father Atty, Jenifer Frommeyer, Trish and other Clergy

Several years ago, Executive Director Jenifer Frommeyer had a vision.  She dreamed of being able to build a new residential building to provide housing for additional Dreams With Wings clients.  She dreamed that with modern construction methods this new housing opportunity would have extra wide doorways to easily accommodate wheelchairs, have durable flooring and modern conveniences.  Because of that vision, the “Building Dreams” project was born.  Dreams With Wings submitted and was awarded a HUD 811 grant.  This grant would provide 8 units developmental disabilities.  Now all that was needed was the land on which to build.  The project became a reality when Very Rev. Alexander Atty and the leaders of St. Michael Church on Hikes Lane became aware of the project.  They generously provided DWW with a long-term lease which has allowed Dreams to build this residential supported housing on their property.  Ground was broken in December of 2008 and while the weather was less than desirable, the warmth and excitement of that day was unbelievable.  The units are currently under construction and will be completed sometime in early summer.  Dreams With Wings looks forward to providing supports for 8 additional individuals and thanks HUD and the people of St. Michael for their unbelievable compassion and generosity.

Dreams has lost another friend in Sally Hurley

Dreams With Wings has lost yet another friend this year with the passing of Sally Hurley.  Sally who would have celebrated her second anniversary with Dreams this past March.

Sally Hurley passed from this world way to early in her life and while there may only be a few of us who will notice her absence those of us who were blessed enough to have known her feel an empty space in our hearts because she is gone.  Sally was a quiet woman with a kind and caring heart who stood strong behind those she loved and cared for.  She may have spoken with a soft tone but she didn’t shy away from saying what she believed needed to be said.   She was an advocate for the client she worked with, was a hard and dedicated staff, was proud to work with Dreams With Wings, and impressed that we would listened to what she had to say as well as invite her to tell us her ideas.    She was delighted with the simple things that occurred in the world and smart enough to avoid the people and events that would have made her life harder.  She was easy to compliment and talked about the good in everyone.  She imprinted her values on all of us that worked with her and made us take a step back and look at work & life through a different view.   Her family, myself, the individuals she worked with, and Dreams With Wings will miss her.  

Submitted by Sharon

Congratulations

Winners of the "Make Your Mark Challenge 2009"

Dreams’ Louisville Ignite Team was announced the Winners of the “Make Your Mark Challenge”

 

What is the “Make Your Mark Challenge”?

 

Every year participants in the Leadership Louisville Center’s Ignite Louisville program are challenged by Maker’s Mark Distillery to make their leadership mark on our community.

The Ignite Louisville class is divided into teams and each team is tasked with designing, coordinating and executing a project in concert with a local nonprofit to make our community a better place.

At the end of the program, the projects are judged by a panel of esteemed leaders and a winner is chosen.

 

What did they do for Dreams?  An easier question would be, what didn’t they do.  This group took their mission of helping nonprofits to a new level. 

 

They:

 

□        Created a new Board Development Orientation Program.

□        Created a new Data Base.

□        Designed and Built a Garden of Dreams at our main office, complete with accessable ramp.

□        Refurbished our Dreams Café to include a partnership with Sullivan University.

□        Established an endowment to sustain Dreams With Wings

□        Most importantly!  Became a member of the Dreams Family.

 

 You are truly a Dream Team, and we will forever be grateful!

*Check out Leadership of Louisville and all the wonderful work they do in our community! www.leadershiplouisville.org

Dreams Spring Flower Sale

April 13, 2009

 

 

Dear Dreams With Wings Families and Friends,

 

Are you looking for some beautiful annuals to spruce up your garden?  Do you need hanging baskets for your yard or for Mothers Day?  If so, we have the answer for you!

Dreams With Wings is holding their first annual plant sale; an order form is attached for your convenience.   Simply fill out the form and return it to Dreams With Wings before April 24^th by mail or by fax.  Mail to: 1579 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205; Fax to 456-5705.

Flower pick up will be April 28^th and 29^th at 419 Bauer Avenue (in the rear) from 10:00am to 7:00pm.  We will also have a few extra items for sale on those days.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the programs and services of Dreams With Wings!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office at 459-4647.  Thank you in advance for your support!

 

Gratefully,

 

Jenifer C. Frommeyer

Dreams With Wings, Inc.