Navigator | Issue 55 | February 2026 | | |
In this issue of Merrick's Navigator ... |
- IHS Services Expands
- Welcome New Trustees
- Building Confidence Through Career Skills Training
- A Remarkable Finish to 2025
- BAT Registration Opens
- Golf Scramble Tees Off June 1
- Turning Experience into Action: A4R Returns
- The Right Support: Garrett's Story
Our mission is to empower adults with disabilities through vocational and social opportunities, and to guide them toward realizing their goals and dreams.
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| | | In the coming months, Merrick will be expanding our Individualized Home Support (IHS) Services program to serve both current clients and individuals who are not currently enrolled in our programs. | | | | At the start of the new year, Merrick welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees while also bidding farewell to long-time trustee Dan Schneeman. | | | | On Monday, January 12, three clients graduated from Unified Work Academy’s Career Skills 1 Course after successfully completing eight sessions of virtual training. | | | | A Remarkable Finish to 2025 | Merrick’s 2025 Year-End Appeal was a tremendous success. Thanks to our incredible supporters, we raised $39,552, surpassing our $30,000 goal! Your belief in our mission ensures that Merrick remains a steady source of support for the adults we serve, providing them with opportunities for professional growth and a welcoming community. Thank you for helping us close the year with hope and gratitude. | | | | Merrick’s Bowl-A-Thon returns Sunday, April 26, 2026! This client-focused, family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and bowling abilities for a fun morning at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl. For $100, bowlers receive two hours of bowling, donuts, and a pizza lunch. Bowlers can register online or create a personal or team fundraising page to collect and track pledges. Pledge envelopes will be available starting March 9. | | | | Golf Scramble Tees Off June 1 | Calling all golfers! Merrick’s Charity Golf Scramble returns to Troy Burne Golf Club on Monday, June 1, 2026. Mark your calendars and watch for upcoming emails with registration details. This event fills up quickly, so be sure to let us know your intent to play early. With scenic views, fun games, and great prizes, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. | | | | |
April 26 - Bowl-A-Thon
May 8-9 - Plant Sale
June 1 - Charity Golf Scramble
October 21 - Empower! Lunch
| | | | Merrick’s Ambassadors for Respect (A4R) team is preparing for another season of anti-bullying presentations, continuing its mission to inspire inclusivity in local schools. | | | | In 2024, Garrett enrolled at Merrick with a clear goal: to continue maintaining meaningful employment in his community. At the time, he was working in Nutrition Services at an elementary school. With guidance from Merrick’s employment services team, Garrett began reflecting more intentionally about what he needed to thrive at work. | | |
"Have you ever had good intentions to give to a non profit but simply forgot? I have and that is why I love the monthly giving program at Merrick. It’s easy and I can adjust my level of giving whenever I wish. I am so grateful to Merrick for the amazing services they provide my daughter and others. I am honored to serve on Merrick’s board and know your contributions will make an impact. Don’t wait, sign up today!" - Diane Kozlak, Merrick Trustee
Did you know that Merrick has a monthly giving program? Merrick’s monthly giving program, Champions’ Club, offers supporters an easy, convenient, flexible, and impactful way to make a difference at Merrick.
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Easy - It only takes a few minutes to sign up online. We accept all major credit cards, or you may pay directly from your bank account.
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Convenient - Once you sign up, your gift will be automatically charged to your account each month on the same date as your initial pledge, unless otherwise specified. This way, you’ll never have to worry about missing a payment or forgetting to donate.
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Flexible - You can adjust, pause, or cancel your monthly gift at any time. We understand that your personal circumstances may change, impacting on your ability to contribute monthly.
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Impactful - In just one year, your monthly gift, no matter the size, will have a meaningful impact. For example, a monthly donation of $15 adds up to $180 annually. Considering that the average daily government reimbursement is $75 per client, while the actual cost of services is $80, your $180 helps close the gap for 36 days of client services.
By becoming a monthly donor and joining Merrick's Champions' Club, you will be supporting Merrick’s mission and championing the rights of individuals with disabilities to live their best lives. Together, we can ensure that clients have ongoing access to the support services they need to reach their full potential as valued members of their community, allowing others to recognize them for the true champions they are.
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