Posted 8/9/2023
Merakey AVS Great Oaks participant Kevin has been working hard on his baking skills. He has been enjoying more time in the kitchen, baking and decorating delicious sugar cookies.
Individuals from Merakey and many Merakey employees supported the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at two fun events leading up to race weekend.
At the Sewickley Stampede & Roundup, Charity Ambassador Liz volunteered along with Senior Regional Executive Director Roni Erath and her husband John, Director of Finance Sue Klingensmith, and Development and Community Engagement Manager Amy Rocini. The Stampede was a street block party with both racing and exotic cars. The night began with a “Rev Limiting,” “Rip Roaring” Stampede Parade of Cars through the downtown business district of Sewickley followed by the “Wrangling and Staging” of cars in front of The Hotel and Rosa’s Cantina. Many thanks to the volunteers and Merakey Foundation Board Member Dorothy Pollon for swinging by to join in on the fun.
The Passport to Elegance Hanger Party was held at Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport. This year’s party was Ferrari themed and had people strolling through a faux country road lined with cars throughout the decades. Vintage airplanes created a backdrop to the exclusive party which had nearly 600 guests enjoying delicious cuisine and live music. Thank you to the many Merakey volunteers who helped to make the event a success!
With the excitement of the recent release of the Barbie movie, Merakey AVS Residential Aide Tabitha Johnson decided to turn everything pink and help her group dress up for the occasion. The staff and the individuals enjoyed a special private movie screening of the Barbie movie, and everyone had a great time.
Merakey IDD recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new all-female Enhanced Behavioral Support Home in Ramona, California. The event also drew the attention of one of their neighbors, who brought a beautiful painting to welcome Merakey to the neighborhood.
Merakey AVS participant Wendy from Nolte Home took a trip to Idlewild Park along with House Manager Susan White and her son, Isaac. They had a fun-filled day together, enjoying the rides, splashing around in the water park, and eating delicious amusement park food
The ladies from the Coleman Home at Merakey AVS had a blast on a recent vacation in Ocean City, MD. They spent time in the ocean, went shopping, and enjoyed going out for meals and seeing some great sights. A highlight of the trip was a visit to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum.
Program participants from Merakey Cambrian Hills recently attended the AAABA (All American Amateur Baseball Association) game, which is an annual national baseball tournament held in Johnstown, PA. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed watching all the action!
Several individuals in Caleb Holland and Tori Huling’s area at Slippery Rock Program Center had fun making homemade play dough. They all took turns measuring and mixing the ingredients together. They had even more fun making their own creations with their dough.
