New faith-based day program offered in Greene County
2nd SAM 9 Inc., a new pending non-profit faith-based organization, has a mission to provide safe, enriching day activities for adult individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities in a positive, Christ-centered environment that will help them reach their fullest social, emotional, and vocational potential.
Due to limited government funding, some individuals are still on a waiting list to receive such services and others are faced with cuts to the number of days they can attend their current day programs.
Operating on charitable donations from individual donors, churches, and corporations, 2nd SAM 9 will allow individuals to attend without cost or government (waiver) funding.
Hours of programming will be long enough to support caregivers who need a safe place for their loved ones while the caregivers go to work. This will be a new choice for people in Greene County.
?The name of 2nd SAM 9, was inspired by the Old Testament book of 2nd Samuel where kindness is shown to a person with a disability. The non-denominational board of directors includes Scott and Teresa Roberts, Barbara Barnhart, Janice Gottschalk, Rev. Bruce Judy, Jenny Robinson, and Darlene VanNorman.
2nd SAM 9 continues to hold monthly social events at West Sides, 595 W. High St. in Waynesburg, until its day program is fully operational.
2nd SAM 9 is inviting the community to support this mission through initial fundraising events. On Aug. 13 at 6 p.m., there will be a gospel concert with all donations benefiting 2nd SAM 9. The concert will be held at the Waynesburg First Presbyterian Church and features Jonathan White from Ohio, a singer, songwriter, and musician.
For more information about the program’s fundraisers, making a donation, or volunteer opportunities, call 724-852-3063 or email secondsamnine@gmail.com.