Vol. 19 Issue 6-7 Hey Kokua! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far! It’s so nice to have some sunshine and warm weather, and to be able to be outside. I hope you are taking advantage of it!
As an agency, we have been working extra hard to help you fill open shifts and get people up and delegated, and it’s starting to pay off! Thank you to everyone for their flexibility and patience and for going the extra mile to make sure that the people we support are well cared for and living a life they find meaningful.
Thanks Sean, for the ice cream on the 4th!
Here’s to a wonderful summer full of fun and sunshine! Don’t forget to drink plenty of water and bring along sunscreen.
The Kokua Picnic returns for the first time since Covid! Friday 8/25 from 11-1 @ Tumwater Historical Park. (See flier for more details), but be sure to RSVP by
BC visits Comicon at the fairgrounds in Puyallup
Ebony, Chris B., and Kevin C., (both from CG), float down the lazy river at Wild Waves!
AUGUST 1ST!
Congratulations are in order for our very own
Guess what else is back inperson?...hummingbird! Sessions were held this month, in-person, for the first time since March 2020!, as part of the Olympia Armory Arts Intervention.
Julie Clark, who after much hard work and advocacy has been appointed to the state Developmental Disabilities Council hummingbird studio continues to work on and expand inand will be continuing her efforts to help to its new location, on 4th Ave., across from New Moon Caadvocate for better services and supports fé, inside the old Ben Moore’s restaurant. Stay tuned for for those with disabilities, and their family launch dates for this location as there will be many more members. in-person stuff to come! This behind the scenes stuff is vital to the funding, and legislation that guides DDA policy and the work we do, and the peo- ** Join us for Monday art at Squaxin Park -Rose Pavilion ple, (and staff), who are a part of it all. Sessions will be held: Monday: August 21st, 28th & September 11th, 18th: 1-2, 2:30-3:30 & 4-5 email hummingWay to go Julie! bird@kokuaservices.org to reserve your spot! ** https://www.kokuaservices.org—Support. Encourage. Empower