People Helping People
The Support Inc. Network held our Annual Summer BBQ on July 24th, at Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock, CO!!! There were two food trucks, an ice cream vendor, lawn games and a raffle with prizes! The Summer BBQ was once again a huge success. Staff, Providers and Individuals in Services all had a blast! Check out pictures from the event below.
We want to congratulate Shannon Wanebo for being nominated as our July Family Caregiver of the Month!!! Her son, Patrick, has been receiving services with Support Inc. for about 3 years. With his highly energetic personality, Patrick spreads joy everywhere he goes. He loves to introduce himself to new faces with a handshake and hello. He can make just about anyone laugh, often brightening up the whole room. Patrick just hit a huge milestone, turning 21!
Patrick has Fragile X Syndrome, which presents challenges too. It can be overwhelming navigating the ins and outs of daily life. Patrick often looks to his mom Shannon for support. She is a wonderful caretaker and a strong advocate for Patrick. Whether it’s ensuring he gets the care he needs, signing him up for the best-fit programs, or helping him navigate through life each day, Shannon is an exemplary Family Caregiver and mom!
When Patrick was a little kid, Shannon signed him up for swimming. Now, it’s become one of his favorite hobbies. He’s made lots of friends and loves the community. Plus, he’s gotten really good at swimming! Over the summer, he participated in a swim meet for Special Olympics and he won 3rd place in Freestyle!
We are so proud to share in the journey with Patrick and Shannon! None of this would be possible without the amazing care and love that Shannon provides. Congratulations, Shannon on being named the July Family Caregiver of the month and thank you for all that you do!!!
During July we focus on fire preparedness. Colorado is hot and dry this time of year and it’s common to see wildfires in our state. It’s important everyone be fire aware and be prepared. For more information on how you can prepare for wildfires follow this link.
A great way to stay alert is to ensure you have signed up to receive emergency alerts. Each county has an emergency notification system. However, you are not automatically signed up for alerts and must opt in to these notifications. Some counties have switched notification platforms, and you may no longer be signed up to receive alerts. We encourage everyone to sign up for or check that you are signed up for emergency alerts in your area. See links below.
| County | Emergency Alert Sign Up |
| Adams | Use this link to sign up |
| Arapahoe | Use this link to sign up |
| Boulder | Use this link to sign up |
| Broomfield | Use this link to sign up |
| Denver | Use this link to sign up |
| Douglas | Use this link to sign up |
| El Paso | Use this link to sign up |
| Elbert | Use this link to sign up |
| Jefferson | Use this link to sign up |
| Larimer | Use this link to sign up |
| Logan | Use this link to sign up |
| Morgan | Use this link to sign up |
| Phillips | Use this link to sign up |
| Pueblo | Use this link to sign up |
| Sedgwick | Use this link to sign up |
| Summit | Use this link to sign up |
| Teller | Use this link to sign up |
| Washington | Use this link to sign up |
| Weld | Use this link to sign up |
| Yuma | Use this link to sign up |
Support, Inc. has had the pleasure of working with Family Caregiver, Karina Desantiago, and her son Victor for a few years now. Recently Victor graduated from high school and is now starting a new job due to the amazing support that Karina offers. Not only is she kindhearted and sweet with her son, but she is also caring for everyone on Victor’s team. She is a strong advocate for his needs and safety and ensures that doors and opportunities stay open for him. It’s been wonderful working with both Karina and Victor, and we look forward to seeing what adventures lay ahead for them.
Karina, you have been working through a lot of changes these past few months with Victor graduating from LS-ACE, aging out of some services, his birthday coming up, and his new job on top of day-to-day life. Victor couldn’t be happier to start working at King Scoopers and Happy Day Plant. He is working to make his own money and try new things after graduation. Karina, you have worked so hard to help all of this become a reality and have always encouraged him in all that he wants to do in life. Congratulations to you both and a happy early birthday to Victor! Thank you so much, Karina, for all that you do and congratulations on being nominated as our June Family Caregiver of the Month!!!
☀️ Summer is Here – A Note from the Residential Team!
We hope you and your families are finding fun and creative ways to stay cool this season!
We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Summer BBQ—a day full of food, fun, and fantastic prizes! Come enjoy lawn games, two delicious food trucks, a refreshing ice cream vendor, a raffle, and more.
📅 Date: July 24th
📍 Location: Phillip S. Miller Park – 1375 W. Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO
📱 New Way to Stay in Touch!
We know that sometimes a quick text is the easiest way to connect. Earlier this year, we upgraded our phone system, and now team members can send and receive SMS messages directly from their work numbers! This is in addition to phone calls and Microsoft Teams meetings.
If texting is your preferred method of communication, feel free to ask a team member for their direct line 😊.
🏢 Program Expansion Update
We’re thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of our Greeley Day Program on July 9th! This is part of our ongoing effort to bring services closer to the communities where you live.
We’re actively exploring new locations in Colorado Springs, Jefferson County, and Boulder County. As new offices open, and in an effort to regionalize, your case may have already been transferred or may transfer to a new team—especially within the Denver Metro Region.
We truly appreciate your patience and flexibility as we work to better connect our employees with the people they serve. We’ll be sure to communicate these changes with you every step of the way.
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Chase joined the Pueblo Community Resources and Support Inc. Network family upon turning 18, as he transitioned into adult services. His journey has been supported every step of the way by his dedicated mother, Autumn, who has worked tirelessly to ensure that Chase receives access to all the services and opportunities available to him.
Over the past year, Chase has demonstrated remarkable personal growth and has become an integral part of our community. He is a valued member of our karaoke group, often taking the lead as DJ and helping to create a fun, inclusive environment for his peers.
Chase has also excelled athletically, earning notable achievements in both wrestling and unified swimming, where he proudly qualified for the state competition. This year, he celebrates another significant milestone—graduating from Pueblo West High School!!
In addition to graduating, Chase received a very special award at his graduation ceremony, bringing the whole room to their feet and most everyone to tears. This award is given to one special needs student every year in the city of Pueblo who embodies the “Team Taneisha” spirit. Chase was awarded this beautiful honor for his helpfulness with his peers, regardless of their abilities. For his amazing positive attitude, his excellent participation in all his classes and activities, his energetic school spirit, kindness, and sportsmanship in all he participated in. Chase was celebrated for seeing the needs of others even while he navigates life with his own needs. He has been passionate about seeing everyone succeed around him and carries on the spirit of Ms. Taneisha’s legacy.
Chase looks toward the future with enthusiasm and optimism. We are incredibly proud of all that he has accomplished and are excited to see where his path will take him next. Congratulations, Chase, and thank you for letting us share the journey with you!
Support Inc. person receiving services, Lucy Casias, recently went on a road trip to San Diego for her birthday! She was accompanied by her Host Home Provider (HHP) on the trip. While in San Diego they had lunch at Chicken BBQ and took photos at the garden in Sea World. Lucy visited Korheim Korean Beauty where she bought make up and cute masks. Lucy and her HHP also went to Universal Studios theme park and visited Little Tokyo. Lucy said she really felt like she was in Japan and took many photos with characters throughout the park! We’re so happy that Lucy got to enjoy her birthday in San Diego!! We’re also appreciative of her Host Home Provider for assisting with this amazing trip! Check out pictures from the trip below.
We would like to congratulate person receiving services, Becky Krekow, and her Brother/Family Caregiver, Marty Krekow for their hard work in getting their recent bathroom renovation completed. As her Brother, Marty has always made sure Becky has all the supports needed for her to thrive in her home and in the community. This home renovation was not an easy one, but he made sure to reach out and make it happen! Please read a little message below from Marty:
“Becky needed a bathroom modification from a tub to a step-in shower with a seat for her bathing and personal hygiene needs. Her ability to enter and exit the bathtub had become increasingly more difficult as her slips and falls have also become more frequent. I was worried about Becky’s safety while bathing and possibly getting injured. As her brother and FCG, I’m looking out for Becky’s safety and well-being so she can maintain her health and most importantly her independence. I would like to recognize and give credit to all those involved that helped Becky receive a safe and comfortable way to maintain her personal hygiene and keep her independence. The staff at Support Inc. (Paulyn, Ashley and Katie) and Developmental Pathways (Miranda Brinkman and Alexis Aviles) helped us navigate through the process to achieve the modification.”
Thanks to everyone for their hard work and congratulations to Becky on her new and improved bathroom!!
We want to congratulate one of our individuals in services! This past month Lily moved from a Family Caregiver (FCG) setting to a Host Home setting.
Lily has had the goal of moving from her parents home for some time and now it is truly happening!! Lily and her FCG worked on money management, how to navigate her work schedule and both had made lists on what was important to each of them when finding a Host Home. Lily goes to a Day Program where she found a very interested Direct Support Professional who was hoping to become her Host Home Provider (HHP) full time. After a few meetings we quickly realized what a great fit this would be! The soon to be HHP asked her questions, but was also mindful to address any concerns and questions from Lily and her FCG. The HHP and Lily were very excited to see Lily’s goal of moving out of her family home was coming to fruition. This transition went so smoothly, Lily and her family had everything packed and ready to go before we arrived to help. They were clearly very organized. Lily wants to gain more independence and her FCG was very supportive of helping her achieve this goal. Lily’s new HHPs showed up to help her load her belongings in their truck. In a time that could have been stressful, this process was simple and encouraging to see Lily being put first in her goal of reaching more independence. The FCG followed us to the HHP’s home and helped unload Lily’s belongings, hugged her and said call me if you need anything. It was heartwarming to see how supportive both the FCG and HHP’s were in this transition. Congratulations to Lily and all for accomplishing this goal!
