2nd Sam 9
325 3rd Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
Website: www.2ndsam9.org / Phone: 724-852-1252 / Email: 2ndsam9@windstream.net
Website: www.2ndsam9.org / Phone: 724-852-1252 / Email: 2ndsam9@windstream.net
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2nd Sam 9 is a faith based adult day program for individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. We provide safe, enriching day activities in a Christ-centered environment that will help them reach their fullest social, emotional and vocational potential. We do this through daily activities including social time/social skills development, life skills training, pre-vocational activities, music, crafts, Bible lessons, prayer, exercise and community outings.
2nd Sam 9 is a Christ-centered environment and is completely free of charge to participants and we do not receive government funding. Our operation on donations from generous members of the community, churches and organizations such as the Greene County United Way. We are currently open three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm) but eventually would like to conduct the program five days per week to accommodate the caregivers’ work schedules. Clients participate in many activities, including making snacks for a local after school program and showing love by disinfecting the toys in the nursery at several local churches. The individuals also help distribute food once a month for the Corner Cupboard Food Bank. They have even collected and counted money for a shopping trip outing to buy and donate food to the Food Bank. It’s our goal to assimilate the clients into the community as much as possible. In the five years 2nd Sam 9 has been in operation, there have been MANY successes. One participant was quoted saying, “2nd Sam 9 days are the BEST days of my week!” Another young man, who began painting again after a brain injury, now conducts monthly paint and praise sessions and exhibits a greater sense of purpose and self-worth. Additionally, we have an individual who was able to join his church after learning to articulate his faith and trust in Jesus Christ. We thank God for these blessings! 2nd Sam 9 is always looking for volunteers. Currently, there is only one part-time employee. Over the years, we have been blessed with numerous volunteers from Waynesburg University but when the students are on break, there is a void to fill. Many of the clients have caregivers who attend the program with them. The individuals who do not require a caregiver still appreciate someone to help with the craft or simply encourage them as they work on a project. We have found in all cases that our volunteers receive as much of a blessing in helping as the clients receive! There is even a church group and a few youth organizations who have prepared craft kits for the individuals to use. So, not all volunteer activity requires the person to be on-site. And, we have a very special pen pal program going which brings so much joy! For more information and to learn about all the volunteer opportunities at 2nd Sam 9, visit our website www.2ndsam9.org, email us at 2ndsam9@windstream.net or call 724-852-1252. |
