By: Rachel Loredo Contributor: SpecialNeedsinmycity.com @snimcity Friends and Families, mark your calendars! We need your help. Please come help us design our community playground! The first meeting will be May 18th @6 pm at The Century in downtown Modesto. This is a family event, so all ages are welcome, and encouraged. Bring your imaginations and super fun playground ideas! The inclusive and accessible playground, The Awesome Spot Playground will be designed to accommodate people with physical and sensory challenges. Please join us in bringing this much-needed playground to our region. With your help, we can fulfill.
By: Rachel Loredo Good news! The Modesto City Council gave their unanimous approval for us to work on a Grant and License Agreement with Shane’s Inspiration for design services related to the development of an inclusive playground at Beyer Community Park, and authorized the City Manager.
Here are some wonderful volunteering opportunities for families looking to assist local organizations that help our Communities during this Thanksgiving holiday. Great way to give thanks! Before/On Thanksgiving Day Contact Details Days of Hope in Turlock Christopher Scott at 209-304-4291 Modesto Gospel Mission Garrison at (209)225-2951 Salvation Army Modesto Citadel Barbara Borba 524-1307 ext. 113 or bborba@uwaystan.org Senior Facilities Barbara Borba 524-1307 ext. 113 or bborba@uwaystan.org Treats for Troops 866-842-1050 Turlock Gospel Mission stephany@turlockgospelmission.org Turlock Together (209) 678-5333 United Samaritans (209) 668-4853 or ask for Paz Westside Ministries (209) 667-5333
We are proud to share with our member families about a new support group in Modesto for families with children with Autism. See details of their upcoming meetings. Don’t Miss! Sign up to become a member at specialneedsinmycity.org for more information about current events, activities & resources within Modesto and Greater Modesto.