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Granite State Independent Living is hosting 4th NH Social Media Breakfast

GSIL is hosting the 4th NH Social Media Breakfast on Friday, May 15, 2009. This is a hot new happening in the state and we are proud to be part of it.

What is a Social Media Breakfast?  From the official description: The Social Media Breakfast was founded by Bryan Person in August 2007 as an event where social media experts and newbies alike come together to eat, meet, share, and learn. Marketers, PR pros, entrepreneurs, bloggers, podcasters, new-media fanatics, and online social networkers are all welcome to attend. The breakfast series began in Boston and has now spread to more than a dozen cities throughout the United States and around the world.
 

The New Hampshire, Social Media Breakfast is brought to us by Uptown Uncorked and DimDim
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 GSIL consumers, board members, care givers, family members and staff continue to speak up and provide testimony at HB400 hearings on the need for increased funding for personal care services.

 Kathy Bates, GSIL consumer, spoke about importance of HB400 at hearing on February 5, 2009 with HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND ELDERLY AFFAIRS

 

Terry Scott, GSIL board member and consumer, spoke to committee members about the need for increased pay for personal care attendants

Clyde E. Terry, JD, CEO Granite State Independent Living testified in support of HB400

GSIL staff participates in 7th Annual NHTI Wheelchair Basketball Benefit
The legacy of student Zech Devits continues as NHTI hosts its 7th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Benefit Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in the Crocker Wellness Center. The Capital Wheelers Team (Granite State Independent Living and NHTI Students) face off against the NHTI (employee) All Stars. Proceeds from the game and silent auction were matched by the NHTI Student Senate and used to purchase assistive technology for students with disabilities.

 

On December 15, 2008, GSIL employees donated 2,581 pounds of food to the NH Food Bank. This donation was the result of an employee food drive and equates to 1,985 meals for individuals across the state.

► The Alexander Eastman Foundation has awarded GSIL $10,000 to support the purchase of a bus to be used to transport consumers. This fuel efficient, cross disability bus will replace a vehicle which was auctioned off due to age and high mileage.  GSIL would like to thank the Alexander Eastman Foundation for its generous support. 

► The Samuel P Hunt Foundation has awarded GSIL $10,000 to support the implementation of a career assessment and development tool. We are thankful of the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation's support of our programs.

► The New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council (NHDDC) awarded GSIL $1,000 to support the purchase of a cross disability bus. We would like to thank the Council for its generous support of our mission.

► On November 10, Todd Santi and Christine Gelinas, who work with Penny Jordan, a GSIL Employment Coordinator at the school, were recognized by the Laconia City Council for their work with flower barrels on Main St., Laconia. Todd and Christine researched which plants were suitable for the area, developed a plan for the barrels and made the purchases. At a ceremony at city hall, Todd and Christine received engraved plaques and $50 for taking on the project and maintaining it through the fall. -more-