CLI Incorporated

P.O. Box 508

Norwalk, Ohio 44857

CLIsupports.com

419-706-5137

Week of June 16th, 2025

Have you seen anyone from CLI do something that impressed you? Did we do anything that made you wish we hadn't?


Take 3 minutes and fill out a quick survey to tell us about it. There's a FREE Ohio Lottery Scratch Off ticket in it for you-- and we'll keep it confidential if you want us to.

The Usual--


I still have a ton of reverse raffle tickets for August 8th this summer. We will need everyone's help selling (and buying if you're flush enough) these tickets!


100% of what we raise for the next year will go toward making Kenilee Lanes Bowling Center fully wheelchair accessible for our clients and the public at large. We're pretty excited about this project because we think people will be really wowed by the finished design. However, it's a big lift! Our target construction date is May, 2026. This means we have 11 more months to raise $195K.


If you are wondering where all this money will be used. This is our preliminary estimated budget:


Architect or Structural Engineer contract - $6,000

Permits - $3,000

Demolition - $10,000

Rough out interior (restroom + stairway + raise floor) - $70,000

Electrical - $20,000

Plumbing - $15,000

Counter, front kitchen + back galley build out - $25,000

Wheelchair accessible entranceway & facade improvements - $40,000

Misc. - $18,000

Subtotal: $207,000

Ohio's legislature has all but approved the next biennium budget, which maintains current levels of funding for Ohio's DD system. However, Ohio's entire system is propped up by Medicaid funding, which is federal. This Medicaid support for DD services in Ohio needs everyone' continued advocacy-- not just during budget talks, but anytime you see/hear something you like or something that worries you. If you are in a letter/email writing mood-- or just really love phone calls, our US politicians are:

Senator John Husted

198 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

(202) 224-3353


Senator Bernie Moreno

B33 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

(202) 224-2315


Representative Jim Jordan

 2056 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

(202) 225-2676


Representative Robert Latta

 2470 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 201510

(202) 225-6405

Governor Mike DeWine

Riffe Center, 77 S High St 30th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 466-3555


Representative Kelly Deeter

77 South High Street, 13th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 466-9628


Representative D.J. Swearingen

77 South High Street, 13th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 644-6011


Senator Theresa GavaroneSenate Building

Capitol Square

First Floor, 138

Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 466-8060

Speaking of Kenilee Lanes-- demolition of the old bumpers has started & we pulled down the old wall coverings and found a circa 1930s mural painted on the walls. They won't be able to be saved, but we're going to spend some time taking high quality pictures of the artwork so that we can share them moving forward. Have a great weekend!


John

What's new in Thrive?

THRIVE class went to the greenhouse as part of horticulture club this month! 


Coming up for June we will be outside working in our garden. Someday this overgrown garden will be a beautiful bed filled with plants. The clients will be taking a trip to a greenhouse, choosing their plants, and planting them. Hoping for great weather during June!


We are always looking for donations however, so if anyone has garden tools to donate and/or a connection for soil, please let me know!


We have a couple of "Shout Outs" to celebrate this month! Congrats to David, Alex, Charles, and Clyde for being recognized by staff for your great work ethic!

Julie d'Aliberti

Community Access Facilitator

419-706-2635

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The Good News from the Good Works Cafe--

Question of the week


Q: How do I get my picture in this newsletter?


A: Two easy ways! You can just email us your picture (or your article or art or anything really) -- or if you are around any CLI staff, just tell them to take whatever action shot you'd like for the next newsletter. They'll make sure it gets in!

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