What's New at Willowood?
October 2019
Willowood is sorry to say "Goodbye" to one of it's amazing managers, Anita Williams! Anita managed the Medical Mall Day Program and did some amazing work with making it the success it is today!
We will miss her, but wish her well on her next journey!
We will miss her, but wish her well on her next journey!
Guess what's in town this month??? Everyone is so excited for the Mississippi State Fair!
Stay tuned throughout this month for pictures!!!
Stay tuned throughout this month for pictures!!!
September 2019
Happy Direct Service Professionals week (Sept 8-14)!!! Willowood celebrated it's Direct Support Professionals this year with a variety of "thank yous"!
DSPs work so incredibly hard and we are grateful to each and every one of you!!
Each region gave small tokens of appreciation- from gift cards to breakfasts!
Ya'll are the best!
DSPs work so incredibly hard and we are grateful to each and every one of you!!
Each region gave small tokens of appreciation- from gift cards to breakfasts!
Ya'll are the best!
August 2019
Willowood is excited to welcome back an employee who has been so very missed! She left us as she moved out of state and on a new journey and now..this journey has brought her back to us!
Welcome back Kristin Jackson!
Welcome back Kristin Jackson!
jULY 2019
Lots of changes this month!!
Willowood was sad to lose to say goodbye
to it's long time Staff Development Coordinator: Denise Astorino.
Denise has been with the organization over four years and will be missed!
She will be moving back to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio where she was offered a job teaching theatre at an area university.
Luckily, she'll still be part of Willowood as web designer.
CONGRATS to ARIEL GAINEY!!
Ariel has taken on the role of Human Resources in duties of hiring, training and continuing education. She's going to do a super job!!
Willowood was sad to lose to say goodbye
to it's long time Staff Development Coordinator: Denise Astorino.
Denise has been with the organization over four years and will be missed!
She will be moving back to her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio where she was offered a job teaching theatre at an area university.
Luckily, she'll still be part of Willowood as web designer.
CONGRATS to ARIEL GAINEY!!
Ariel has taken on the role of Human Resources in duties of hiring, training and continuing education. She's going to do a super job!!
May 2019
May brought us another wonderful new addition to our staff! Willowood is so happy to welcome Chanta Hughes! She is the new Byram Day Program Manager. We wish her well and know she will do great things!!
Chanta Hughes!
March 2019
March was a GREAT month for hiring new talent! We welcome to our staff- Ariel Gainey, Community Liaison!!
Ariel Gainey and her adorable daughter Lexi!
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Anita Williams!
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February 2019
Thursday Feb 28, we celebrated with our Byram families and friends, along with Byram Chamber of Commerce, area businesses and Mayor Richard White.
Everyone came out to enjoy delicious bites, wonderful conversation, and the beautifully decorated new day program. Take a look on the Byram page to see some of the festivities and the new decor! Click here
Everyone came out to enjoy delicious bites, wonderful conversation, and the beautifully decorated new day program. Take a look on the Byram page to see some of the festivities and the new decor! Click here
January 2019
Willowood is back from break with some wonderful new news to open 2019! Here's wishing you and yours the happiest of New Years and may this year be the best yet!
December 2018
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Willowood work center and regional day programs will be closed for the holidays from
December 21 to January 7th.
Our other services and community living homes will still have regular staff and routines.
Willowood work center and regional day programs will be closed for the holidays from
December 21 to January 7th.
Our other services and community living homes will still have regular staff and routines.
Regional Christmas parties are happening all month long! Please click on the pictures below to be redirected to the Clinton Day Program, Pearl Day Program and Pearl Group home pages which show a little of the fun of the celebrations!
OCTOBER 2018
On October 17, 2018 we held a fundraising luncheon for our fantastic preschool! The event was held at
THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE, in downtown Jackson.
Having over 300 in attendance and Brett Farve at a guest speaker proved to be a fun and fantastic event!
Delicious food, smiling faces, and lovely singing from our students rounded out the day!
Click here to see pictures of the day!
And make sure to watch the wonderful video showing the amazing
work our preschool does! (Click link)
THE SOUTH WAREHOUSE, in downtown Jackson.
Having over 300 in attendance and Brett Farve at a guest speaker proved to be a fun and fantastic event!
Delicious food, smiling faces, and lovely singing from our students rounded out the day!
Click here to see pictures of the day!
And make sure to watch the wonderful video showing the amazing
work our preschool does! (Click link)
SEPTEMBER 2018
September was a busy month for Willowood!
The Clinton Day Program had its official ribbon cutting ceremony!
It was a huge success and much love and kudos is sent to Kim, Ashley and their staff!
(Click on the picture below to be taken to the Clinton Day Program page
for pictures of the event)
The Clinton Day Program had its official ribbon cutting ceremony!
It was a huge success and much love and kudos is sent to Kim, Ashley and their staff!
(Click on the picture below to be taken to the Clinton Day Program page
for pictures of the event)
August 2018
Willowood says CONGRATULATIONS!!! to two of it's awesome employees on recent promotions!
Tramekia Bozeman is the new Apartment Manager for Clinton Shared Supported Apartments!
and
Shemenia Sims is our new Community Employment Manager for our Clinton Community Employment!!
Great work everyone!!!
Tramekia Bozeman is the new Apartment Manager for Clinton Shared Supported Apartments!
and
Shemenia Sims is our new Community Employment Manager for our Clinton Community Employment!!
Great work everyone!!!
Willowood would like to congratulate the following employees on becoming the newest certified MANDT trainers for the organization. These employees attended a certification class in August and will now assist with training fellow coworkers in this safety method.
(Steven Vance was re-certified as he teaches with another organization as well.
We are lucky enough to have him teach with us in a new series of evening classes!!)
(Steven Vance was re-certified as he teaches with another organization as well.
We are lucky enough to have him teach with us in a new series of evening classes!!)
The next region to open our newest day program and offices is Clinton! Please check out the Clinton page for the amazing interior pictures of the newly decorated spaces.
Summer 2018
The remodeling that has been going on in all three of Willowood's group homes have been completed! These changes have included new bathrooms in some, new flooring, new kitchens, painting, new furnishing, etc. Everything has been done to encourage more independent living and style for the residents and to enhance their sense of being at home.
February 2018
Pearl Day Program is coming together beautifully! Lots of love has gone into making the program welcoming and warm for the individuals who attend!
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PEARL PAGE FOR UPDATED PICS OF THE CHANGES!!!!
CLICK LINK HERE
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE PEARL PAGE FOR UPDATED PICS OF THE CHANGES!!!!
CLICK LINK HERE
December 2017
Mayor Jake Windham and the Pearl Chamber of Commerce joins us for the official ribbon cutting ceremony at at the Pearl Day Program! Lots of kudos to the directors, staff and clients of WDC and the Day Program for making this such a phenomenal success!
November 2017
We are excited as the first of our new regional day programs opened! The Pearl day program allows us to even better assist people become active members of their communities!
AUGUST 2017
WAPT Channel 16 Meteorologist, Adam McWilliams paid a visit to the work center and conducted a workshop for everyone on the upcoming solar eclipse.
We paid a visit to one of the work sessions with Vicki and Ken Scianna. The Sciannas founded "Butterfly Blair" handmade cards. Each card is beautifully hand made by individuals who attend Willowood.
July 2017
With the assistance of Board Vice President, James Lang, we received a $1,000 grant from the MDRT Foundation (Million Dollar Roundtable Foundation). This grant will benefit individuals in our Community Living program.
Our Community Living program assists individuals transitioning from institutional settings into more independent housing may not have all of the funds needed for things such as: utilities or rental deposits, housewares, etc.
The funds act as a loan which individuals pay back. This way it can serve as a revolving source of financial assistance.
(Pictured here: Board Members: Marjorie Underwood (President), James Lang (Vice President), Robert Hederman and Whit Rayner. Also pictured: Curtis Alford (Executive Director) and Denise Astorino-Brown (Staff Development Coordinator)
Our Community Living program assists individuals transitioning from institutional settings into more independent housing may not have all of the funds needed for things such as: utilities or rental deposits, housewares, etc.
The funds act as a loan which individuals pay back. This way it can serve as a revolving source of financial assistance.
(Pictured here: Board Members: Marjorie Underwood (President), James Lang (Vice President), Robert Hederman and Whit Rayner. Also pictured: Curtis Alford (Executive Director) and Denise Astorino-Brown (Staff Development Coordinator)
September 2016
WDC's Advocacy Group: VOICE attended "Bridge the Gap" 5k Walk/Run in Vicksburg, MS. The event was a fundraising event for LIFE (Living Independence for Everyone). Staff members and program participants showed their spunk as they made new friends, got great exercise and supported an excellent cause!