Attendees began the crawl at North Park Beer Co ., a stop on the North Park Pub Crawl every year since the first year , where they enjoyed a beverage and said hello to one another . The next stop was True North Tavern , where guests enjoyed any drink of their choice and delicious food catered by Encontro , which happens to be down the street from the bar ! The day ended at Mike Hess Brewing , another stop that has been a part of the event since 2018 , where guests enjoyed another more drink and pizza . The raffle winner was chosen at the end of the day , and that person won a gift certificate to Ruth ’ s Chris . Finally , attendees picked up their commemorative pint glasses , sponsored by Trivant Portfolio Group . They turned in their bingo cards , the winner of which was chosen a few days later and won a Target gift card .
The North Park Pub Crawl was created as another fundraising opportunity for the organization and a way to cater to a younger demographic . That younger demographic was not only represented in the individuals who attended the event-almost 30 % of attendees this year were under the age of 35 - but also in the event ’ s committee members .
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The North Park Pub Crawl committee , comprised of community members and HGH staff , ensured that every detail of the event was considered and cared for so that each person attending could have the most enjoyable experience possible . The committee members oversaw the setting up of each of the three locations , sold and
collected raffle tickets , ensured the food was out and ready for the rest of the group to arrive , and troubleshot any issues that arose . This year ’ s event was only as successful with their hard work and dedication .
For over 55 years , HGH has focused on improving the lives of their clients . Today , they are one of San Diego County ’ s largest providers of support and services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities , such as autism , Down ’ s syndrome , epilepsy , and cerebral palsy . Their programs , including but not limited to Early Childhood Development , Independent Living , Infant Development Assessments , Respite Care , and Life Planning , benefit more than 4,200 infants , children , and adults annually .
HGH believes that individuals thrive when they can direct their own lives in a setting that provides individualized attention , opportunities for self-sufficiency , and greater community access and integration .
Fully embracing the philosophy of the whole person , HGH respects the familial , cultural , and environmental influences that contribute to each person ’ s unique characteristics and individual skills . They emphasize a collaborative partnership and maintain a commitment to the use of best practices when providing services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities .
For more information about Home of Guiding Hands , visit www . guidinghands . org .
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