Thanks for taking a look at our website and giving consideration to helping us as a member!

As we kick-off our 2008 Annual Membership Campaign, I'm excited about being able to ask you to show your support by becoming a member of Comprehensive Community Services. For over 27 years, our members have played an active role in helping CCS to be the voice for our area's children and adults with developmental disabilities. Started in 1981 as a support program for people with mental retardation, CCS offers a full array of services to adults with developmental disabilities which also include autism and cerebral palsy

Our mission is to help people with disabilities be fully included in the community. We've been able to accomplish this because of the financial support we receive from our members. Here are a few examples of how last year's membership dollars were used :

•  44 adults received instruction from CCS's qualified staff in our Day Training Centers
•  14 people lived independently in our Group Homes supported by a trained and caring staff
•  23 individuals lived at home with their families because of our experienced staff's support
•  11 CCS clients held regular jobs because they received coaching from CCS support staff

In addition to providing financial support, members volunteered their time. This past year, over 50 people worked with us at events like the Annual Lawn Mower Race and the production Let Freedom Ring! which helped raise community awareness of the needs of people with disabilities.

This year's Membership Campaign includes two important goals. The first is to add new members so we can increase community awareness of the services we offer. The second is to raise $20,000 in new operating funds to be able to continue our work. To assist us in meeting our goals, First Federal Bank of Florida has agreed to donate up to $3,000 in matching contributions. First Federal's President, Keith Leibfried, said “We appreciate the work that CCS does in the community and want to renew our commitment to your organization. For the fourth year, our bank will donate $50.00 to CCS for each new membership CCS receives during this campaign and will match any renewing member's donations that exceed those made by them last year .”

By becoming a member at this time, you will be helping us reach both of our campaign goals. In addition, your financial gift will be matched which effectively doubles your support for CCS this year. We're all counting on you.

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Sincerely,
Bobbie Lake
Executive Director

 

Comprehensive Community Services Incorporated
is committed to providing advocacy and quality services to people with disAbilities based on individual choice.