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• Kaleidoscope is a program for younger adults who have recently transitioned out of high school and other non-senior adults who desire to remain active and engaged in structured daytime learning and recreational activities . Our goal is to help adults with developmental and / or other disabilities to enhance skills and characteristics important to personal growth , happiness and selfsufficiency through meaningful and challenging group activities . The program operates in Mobile on our Gordon Smith campus , Monday – Friday ( 7:30 – 5:00 ).
• Goodwill Gulf Coast operates an inclusive child development center in partnership with the local school system in Mobile . Children of all abilities receive high quality instruction with small child-staff ratios . Our center is located in Mobile off Old Shell Road at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church .
Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services ( 251 ) 473-1060 3101 International Dr . Building 6 Mobile , AL . 36606 www . grecs . org
• Early Head Start ( EHS ) comprehensive early childhood development programs provide children and families with access to a range of services such as health screenings , referrals and follow-up support , parenting resources , and social services . Research shows that EHS positively impacts children ’ s cognitive , language , and social-emotional development ; family selfsufficiency ; and parental support of child development
Individual & Family Support of South Alabama ( 251 ) 865-0496 1050 Government St . Mobile , AL 36604 www . famsupport . com
• I & FS strives to meet the unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities developed before the age of 22 . They assist with funds for transportation , bills , etc . They also help connect people with other resources and have an annual food , summer building program and toy drive .
Lifelines / Family Counseling Center of Mobile , Inc . ( 251 ) 602-0909 705 Oak Circle Dr . E . Mobile , AL 36609 www . lifelinesmobile . org
• Lifelines / Family Counseling Center of Mobile , Inc . has as its mission to facilitate positive changes in individuals , families , and communities by providing comprehensive education , referral , and counseling services for social , emergency , and financial problems . Programs offered :
• Mental & Emotional Wellness & Anger Counseling
• Family , Marital & Divorce Counseling
• Children & Adolescent Counseling
• Grief & Loss
• Budget & Debt Counseling
• Housing Counseling
• Suicide Support and Resources
• Prevention Education
• Rape Crisis Center 24 / 7 Victim Services at ( 251 ) 473-7273 or 800-718-7273
• Early Intervention 16 Get out and # DoSomeGood in 2024 !
Story and Mission
Rapahope brings joy to the childhood cancer journey through recreational and support programs for those with childhood cancer and their families . We are a non-profit organization that offers free programming all year , including our week-long summer camp , weekends , and retreats ! We create a space where children and families walking through cancer get to experience fun , laughter , and make life-changing memories . It ’ s so much more than just a camp .
Rapahope wants YOU ! Come make a difference with us through our programs or fundraisers ! Are you an arts & crafts master ? A game aficionado ? What about a 5k fundraiser lover ? Rapahope needs people with a heart for our mission , let ’ s connect !
2024 Upcoming Events
November 28 Mardi Gras Park
The 15th annual Turkey Trot for Hope 5k is Mobile ’ s biggest Thanksgiving tradition ! Join us on Thanksgiving morning for some family fun with multiple photo opportunities , a Santa meet & greet , and our 5k and 1 mile Gobble Wobble Fun Run .
Take advantage of the festivities and give back to your community at the same time ! All proceeds from this event go toward bringing joy to the childhood cancer journey for families all along the Gulf Coast ! See you there !
Contact Us
( 251 ) 476-9880 www . Rapahope . org PO Box 1427 , Mobile , AL 36633 Melissa McNichol , Executive Director info @ rapahope . org @ Rapahope @ RapAHope
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