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The spirit of gratitude has made its way through the Residential department here at Living Resources. All month long, staff have had the opportunity to share what they’re grateful for on the department’s gratitude tree. The brainchild of Miranda T., Administrative Assistant for the residential department, the tree is full of colorful leaves. When asked about the tree, Miranda stated that noting what you are thankful for has immense psychological benefits, and she wanted Residential staff members to feel those benefits in an exercise geared toward gratefulness in your work life. As part of a team building exercise, each leaf [...]

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The season of giving is here, and Living Resources is excited to talk about the great work done by our Warren Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP). This month, the people in the Warren DCOP have been very busy helping others and making a difference in the community. The group started their volunteering at the Salvation Army. They knew winter was coming soon, so the DCOP members spent their time getting winter clothes ready for people who really need them. They carefully sorted and packed important things like scarves, gloves, and hats. This made sure that people facing the cold months [...]

This month was very special for the Ulster County Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP). We had the chance to proudly celebrate and say thank you to the amazing men and women who have served in our country's military. It was a day full of thanks, learning, and real connections that left everyone feeling inspired. Our day started with a truly heartfelt activity: making personalized thank-you cards for local veterans. Our DCOP team put all their care and appreciation into every card. We decorated them with patriotic colors and wrote messages showing deep respect and thanks. Later, these cards were given [...]

We are still riding the wave of pure joy from our annual Halloween celebration! This year, Rockland DCOP transformed the mall's community room into a festive haunted haven for a Halloween bash that was nothing short of an absolute BLAST. The energy in the room was electric from the moment we started. Participants were all smiles, showing off their best moves during games like freeze dance and musical chairs. The spotlight also shined brightly during our lively karaoke sessions and the fiercely fun (and slightly spooky) zombie cup toss tournament! It was a fantastic showcase of teamwork, enthusiasm, and, of [...]

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