Mayor’s Give a Day
The Mayor’s Give a Day is the whole month of April and we are bringing in the spring season with new landscaping for our residences! Join us in giving a day to Cedar Lake, April 16th from 10am-12pm. Follow the link above or contact Kelsey Hamilton at khamilton@cedarlake.org or (502) 495-4931. We will be outside, wearing … Continue reading “Mayor’s Give a Day”
Lenten Season
A virtual Ash Wednesday service was held and Kathy had a great idea to use coffee grounds and oil to create ashes. They were able to lift up prayer for the cold, hungry and homeless and discuss the merits of giving up or adding in during this Lenten season. Tara Clark, Director of Spiritual Life, … Continue reading “Lenten Season”
March 2021 Updates
Happy Spring! Like me, I’m sure you are all ready for warm air and the long-hoped for opportunity to see your loved ones. I am so grateful for the vaccine and the hope that it brings. Part of my spring excitement is that with the vaccination, I can start to meet our amazing donors and … Continue reading “March 2021 Updates”
Miracles Do Happen
One day while driving home in October, I was thinking about retaking the CPR class as I wasn’t sure if I could perform CPR efficiently, if I ever needed to, or if I would remember the steps even though I have had several CPR classes. On October 13, 2016 my CPR skills were tested. Chuck, … Continue reading “Miracles Do Happen”
Employee Giving Campaign
Each year Cedar Lake has an Employee Giving Campaign where we give our employees an opportunity to give back to Cedar Lake. We call this our One Fund. We are proud to share that this year, we raised just over $60,000! We also want to give a special shout out to MPC Promotions for supplying our swag! … Continue reading “Employee Giving Campaign”
Pen Pal Program
Cedar Lake Lodge recently started a new Pen Pal Program in December 2020. The program was created for Cedar Lake to better connect with the community as it has been difficult to do so during the pandemic. Charley and Jennifer enjoyed opening their Pen Pal letters. Thank you for all the creativity, support and love!
Donor Spotlight – The Etscorn Foundation
Cedar Lake is grateful for the invaluable partnership with the Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Charitable Foundation dating back to 1985 when Mrs. Alice Etscorn began giving to Cedar Lake Foundation. Mrs. Etscorn had been a donor for many years when the relationship between Cedar Lake and the Etscorn family strengthened with a gift … Continue reading “Donor Spotlight – The Etscorn Foundation”
February 2021 Updates
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Cedar Lake: Being a DSP
Walking in I didn’t know what could be, But after a while everyone became family.
Jamie’s Story
By Jamie’s parents, David & Cheryl When Jamie was a baby, we began to realize he wasn’t progressing normally in his development. Tests showed that his brain had not been fully developed. We decided that, as his parents, we would do the best we could to help him use what ability he does have to … Continue reading “Jamie’s Story”
Cedar Lake Family
Candice has been a Direct Support Professional/CNA at Cedar Lake Lodge for over nine years. She has worked in different areas during this time, on both first and second shifts, but her primary responsibility has been with the ladies on the Maples wing. “I have been a suite team leader for 5 years. I have … Continue reading “Cedar Lake Family”
Love is Love
By Allison Whitney, Day Program CoordinatorCedar Lake Enrichment Center
