Burque Taco Club Fundraiser for Mandy's Farm
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Mandys Special Farm10-15 years to get on a DD waiver? Ridiculous. Your money goes to the VAMOS program to fill the gap
$102
raised by 6 people
$800 goal
Why Mandy's Farm, and why the VAMOS program?
Mandy’s Farm strives to:
- Provide the highest-quality services for adults with developmental disabilities through providing a higher staff to client ratio;
- Help all individuals achieve their greatest self-sufficiency by assisting them in identifying, developing, and achieving their goals;
- Assist individuals with disabilities to work in the community in integrated settings and establish a better quality of life
Through the VAMOS Program, individuals with developmental disabilities (14+ years of age) who are navigating the transition into adult life without the DD Waiver are eligible for an eight-week intensive job training program, hosted in the spring, summer, and fall of each year. VAMOS students participate in life-skills based courses, job fairs, job site tours, benefits counseling, mentoring with employed peers, and complete 40 hours of paid work in customized internships within local nonprofits and businesses.