
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Come on out on Saturday, June 6, support a worthy cause and have a great time.
People Services Inc., the local nonprofit serving people with developmental/intellectual disabilities, is gearing up for its annual fundraiser and tickets are now available.
For only $7 per ticket or four for $25 you can have a wonderful meal, listen all afternoon to the LC Diamonds and stroll through the silent auction bidding on an array of wonderful donations from our local businesses.
People Services has been providing services and supports for people with developmental disabilities for more than 40 years.
Starting with a small day program with only 12 students in 1974, the idea of helping people with learning disabilities become more self-sufficient has become a major force for change in Lake County.
Now boasting 14 different programs, People Services participants have a wide range of services and supports that did not exist years ago. These include day programs in Lakeport and Clearlake, supported work and supported living, respite, transportation and training for groups and individuals.
People Services also now has thrift stores in Lakeport and Clearlake. The stores are maintained by paid client workers each day.
People Services has created opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to explore and enjoy the world around them.
There are vacation packages that provide support to major events like going to a Giants game at AT&T Park or enjoying a quiet weekend on beaches of Fort Bragg or the Village of Mendocino.
Even better, many of the services offered by People Services include door-to-door transportation so participants can safely go to and from the events and services that are most important to them.
From its humble beginnings of two volunteer staff and 12 clients, People Services now employs more than 90 staff and more than 200 participants; of those 200, 70 have paying jobs.
As one of Lake County’s leading nonprofit organizations, People Services relies heavily on local community support to fulfill its mission.
For more information on People Services, the Chicken-Que fundraiser, or services and support, call 707-263-3810 in Lakeport or 707-994-1560 in Clearlake.