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THE NASLUND & NASLUND FOUNDATION
HELPING US TO CHANGE LIVES
LIGHT OF HOPE // ISSUE 20 // JANUARY - 2025
Focusing on Community Integration for Adults with Diverse Abilities
LIGHT OF HOPE
JANUARY NEWSLETTER
WINTER RAINS ARE ON THE WAYS!
IN FOCUS
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​ Luciano N.
Luciano is "that person." You know, the one who loves to give compliments with a warm friendly smile.​​​ He also states that he is his own best friend, but he loves everyone, especially Support Guide,Tanya.
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Luciano loves playing baseball and going on boat rides at the Ventura Harbor. He enjoys lunch at The Habit where he orders a delicious strawberry milkshake!
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Luciano is one of our bright lights in the Light of Hope program!
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together.
Linda Thompson
WINTER'S RAIN
The first winter's rain
Brings in the chill in the air
The sun hides behind the overcast sky
Playing hide and seek with the grey clouds
A gust of wind whooshes through the trees
The cold weather is set to begin
I wrap myself in a blanket in bed
Reading a novel with a mug of coffee in hand
Untimely rain brings us such pleasure
A time to lie and contemplate in leisure
Susmita Mukherjee
WHAT'S HAPPENED
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
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Light of Hope's participants, Brynn M. and Glenn P. as Mary and Joseph.
Light of Hope Participants and staff worked diligently during the year to present the Christmas production to family and Friends. Everyone was committed to their parts and performed excellently!
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Thank you to parent, Denise Dahlin (Heath's mother) and her sister for making the costumes! What a great help that was!
​Thank you, Light of Hope staff, for your continued dedication to the program!
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Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Clause
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Golden Heart Ranch and Creative Steps hosted a Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Clause which included an invitation extended to our Light of Hope participants. Everyone had a great time and a tasty pancake breakfast! There were animals, games, and loads of fun! Thank you Golden Heart Ranch & Creative Steps!
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Light of Hope at The Ronald Reagan Library
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE NEW YEAR IS HERE!
As we embark upon this New Year, we look forward to new and greater adventures for our Life of Hope program. We are always looking for that "rewarding moment" when our participants excel in a task or/and overcome obstacles in their lives. We have witnessed and cheered their successes! Now, what will this New Year find you doing?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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On Monday, January 20th we will be celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is recognized as a federal holiday. Dr. King helped to end racial segregation and fought for racial equality in America. May we take time to remember those who helped pave the way for our freedoms!
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Get your rain gear ready! Winter showers and rain are coming soon!
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LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!
