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One of the most rewarding parts about working in this field is watching the individuals you support work on goals and crush them. We celebrate the big and the small wins here at Living Resources, but today we’d like to highlight a big win for Chris. One of Chris’ goals is to pursue healthier lifestyle habits including cooking himself healthy meals and going for walks. Three years ago, Chris was not a fan of vegetables, and he showed little restraint when it came to buying processed foods at the grocery store. Chris picked out four recipes to try this summer [...]

August is National Diversity Awareness Month, and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Team celebrated in their signature fashion- with a party! They held a Meet and Greet social at our main office in Albany. Staff members were treated to a spectacular array of culturally diverse foods and beverages while getting to know the members of our DEI Team, who were on hand to mingle and answer questions about their committee. Our DEI committee launched in 2023 and has been enthusiastically committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and [...]

This summer, Living Resources delighted in a sweet series of Ice Cream Socials, bringing together our vibrant community across our multiple hubs. Each event was a scoop-filled celebration of joy, connection, and inclusion. These socials weren’t just about indulging in delicious treats—they were a wonderful opportunity for our staff and individuals to connect, bond, and feel celebrated. A heartfelt thank you to each of you who made this summer season a sweet success! Your involvement and enthusiasm added an extra layer of sweetness to our mission, proving once again that together, we can create a world full [...]

Congrats to the Incoming College Experience Students! The first day of college can be scary, and when you’re leaving home for the first time is even more so. On Monday, August 12, Living Resources’ The College Experience welcomed new students into the program on the Russell Sage campus. As part of orientation week students have been taking the time to familiarize themselves with their surroundings. They’ve been learning about their new neighborhood, finding their way around campus, enrolling in classes, and making new friends. Students mingled and broke the ice with new friends at a pizza [...]

Recently, individuals took part in a social media safety workshop. In this two-day training, individuals were coached on ways to stay safe on the different social media platforms. Topics discussed included what types of things to post online (public vs. private), catfishing and scams, and more. The two-day social media workshop is offered as an adjunct to our Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Group (next group starts August 20). The Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Group is a fact-based psychoeducational group teaching sexual health, consent, dating and breaking up, and more. The social media workshop is interactive, engaging participants [...]