A new year is a great time to reflect on the successes of the past and plan for greater things in the year ahead. At Fairfield DD, we are doing just that. There are some exciting opportunities this year as we continue to build a community that recognizes the value of every person. We are committed to living Every Day with Purpose focused on supporting people as they lead lives of greater independence and make meaningful contributions.
We are incredibly grateful for this community, our partners, supporters, and team members. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together this year. I hope you will continue to join us on an exciting journey through 2024. Let’s make it a great year, together!
Happy New Year,
David
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Celebration of Possibilities
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We invite you to join us March 20th for the 14th Annual Celebration of Possibilities. This event honors community members and businesses who exemplify the mission of Fairfield DD. This year will feature sportswriter, turned comedian, Sam Adams. We will also have special guest Amy Bockerstette, golfer, advocate, and co-founder of the I GOT THIS Foundation.
Tickets are now on sale, call 740-652-7220 to reserve yours today!
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Vibrant Community Connection
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Technology can provide access to our community that may not have been available for everyone in the past. As we all well know, technology is constantly changing and coming at us in full force. When we drive to the grocery store or visit our favorite coffee shop, we see print in all forms. Signs and small print can be difficult for those with a visual impairment. NaviLens is a company that aims to make items that are difficult to read, more accessible.
Similar to a QR code, the user scans the NaviLens code, and contextualizes the information. However, it’s faster at pulling information, and the user can scan from further away, at an angle, and even be in bright light. You might begin to see these codes on some of your breakfast cereal produced through Kellogg or on your Coca Cola products. We are excited to see our community moving toward the Fairfield DD vision of building a community that recognizes the value of every person.
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Community Partnership Corner
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Fairfield DD Pays it Forward
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Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
Fairfield DD team members collected food items to help provide Thanksgiving meals to people in our community through the Victory Center Food Pantry. Monetary donations went toward a turkey to accompany all the side dishes.
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Stuff the Trolley
Fairfield DD teamed up with other Fairfield County organizations to help restock the Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Food Pantry. The traditional trolley from the Fun Bus came around to collect donations and make the delivery.
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Snowflake Movement
The students at Forest Rose School held a Snowflake Party where they created more than 200 snowflakes for The Snowflake Movement. They were delighted to participate in bringing a snowstorm of love, smiles, and positivity to patients and families at Nationwide Children's Hospital this season. Thank you to everyone who made this a fun event for the students!
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The Gift of Time
Fairfield DD participated in the annual Gift of Time event sponsored by the Fairfield County Early Childhood Association. This event invites families to spend time together during the holiday season and was hosted at Lancaster High School. Families chose from various stations that had holiday activities and crafts to enjoy.
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One of Fairfield DD’s Services and Support teams gathered last month to make sandwiches and provide a meal for a local shelter. The team donated and worked together to make 140 sandwiches, which were delivered to Foundation Dinners, in Lancaster. One team member’s family does this throughout the year (about 9 months of the year) making sandwiches one Saturday a month and then delivers to different agencies and churches feeding the community.
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The unique way that a Fairfield DD employee looks at the holiday season has had a significant impact on others. While holiday parties seem like the norm for many, it can be difficult for others to get into the spirit. Therefore, the purpose of this specific holiday themed gathering is to collect donations of toys and cash. They use the cash to purchase additional toys for varying age groups, make monetary donations to local organizations and help provide items of necessity for a local shelter.
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Fairfield DD Feature Department
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The Administration building renovation project is nearing completion! The team has worked to get everything completed on time and within the original board approved budget. Much of the work throughout this project included replacement of aging materials that reached the end of their useful life.
All major inside construction is complete. The aging boiler has been removed and new heating and cooling units have been installed. Teams are making efforts to ensure the units are working together correctly. The last phase of rooms is being put back together and will be ready for use soon. The remaining offices and conference room are currently being scheduled for carpet replacement and painting in the coming weeks.
Outside, the roof and drainage projects are completed. The reconfiguration of the front entrance for accessibility and safety is also finished. The last substantial outside piece to be completed will be the addition of the new sign above the main entrance.
Watch the video below to see some of the changes that occurred to our main entrance.
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United Way Polar Plunge
Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm
Take the plunge with United Way of Fairfield County, for their 10th annual plunge into the icy waters of Buckeye Lake. All proceeds to benefit United Way to support local programs.
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Expanding Resiliency Series
Thursday, January 18 & 25, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
Resiliency is a place of hope, compassion, and solutions. It improves communication, strengthens relationships, and helps us manage stress.
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Tax Talks with Oatney & Associates
January 18 & 24, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Join Fairfield County District Library to learn what’s new and exciting about your taxes this year. This class is completely free, with no prior knowledge needed.
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Scholarship & FAFSA Night
Thursday, January 18, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Receive help in filling out the scholarship application and free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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