Last Week at Rotary 
Last week fellow Rotarian Chelle Fried told us about the good work of her employer, Easter Seals-Goodwill. It's a dual affiliate headquartered in Great Falls and providing services in four northwestern states: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Chelle is the community relations officer for the organization.
Easter Seals is well-known for the services it provides to help the elderly, people with disabilities, individuals recovering from surgery, illness or injury, and people in transition from nursing homes to live independently in their own homes. Goodwill provides affordable housewares and clothing through its recycling and upcycling (pinterest) programs.
Easter Seals-Goodwill makes a concerted effort to integrate its programs with the community. It provides a day at the ballpark, giving clients the opportunity to play ball with the Voyagers. Its VSA art exhibit is currently on display at Paris Gibson Square.
Chelle particularly appreciated the question-and-answer session following her presentation, allowing her to dispel some of the rumors that circulate about Easter Seals-Goodwill and to delve a bit into the history of the organization. Interestingly, Rotary International played a part in that history! We get around!
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