Feature Friday (February 2024) - Jon
by e3admin
Jon has been living independently for many years and has become a very active member of the Hedwig House community. He provides companionship and support to his peers. Jon uses public transportation to get to many Hedwig House events, to get around the community, and to get to his job. He takes great pride in his employment: working 5 days a week as a crew chief at Wendy's. This October will be his 10-year work anniversary. He finds work to be a challenge at times, but overall really enjoys his job. Some of his job responsibilities include helping out with managerial tasks, filling in as needed at other locations, managing the time clock, and tracking store inventory. He wants to continue working at Wendy's and has a goal to become a restaurant manager. Jon has a strong faith that he actively fosters and which helps him cope and connect with his community. We are happy to have you as a part of Hedwig House, Jon, and also are proud of your long-term success with independent living, employment, and socialization.
Feature Friday (November 2023) - Daniel
by e3admin
Daniel recently moved apartments and has continued to thrive in the community. At his old apartment, he was constantly having issues with his landlord not properly maintaining his apartment and ignoring requests, leading to unsanitary and even unsafe living conditions. He was able lean on his supports while he found a new place for himself to live and successfully moved into a nicer and larger new apartment. Daniel lives by himself and maintains strong relationships with family and friends, inside and outside of the program. He has also been steadily working towards his goal of making healthier life choices. He started to exercise regularly and eat a balanced, nutritious diet leading to better energy, mood, and self-esteem. Daniel, we are proud of your ongoing efforts towards living well and thriving, and congratulations on your recent move! We are happy to have you as a part of the Hedwig House Community!
Feature Friday (October 2023) - Chris
by e3admin
Chris has been making an effort to work on time management and engaging more with supports. He has been to attending program and outings more frequently and regularly, socializing with peers, and participating in group activities and classes. He also recently moved to a new apartment which requires more independence continuing to work towards his goals of independent living. Congratulations, Chris, on persistently pursuing and achieving your goals! We appreciate having you as a part of our program and are happy to be seeing you more often!