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Pony Bird Inc. Announces DeSoto Groundbreaking
Pony Bird Inc. will break ground on April 24, 2015 to celebrate the expansion of their DeSoto homes. The event is scheduled from 3-5 p.m.
Press Release
Contact: Cheryl Hughey, Development Manager
636.797.8206 / Cheryl@ponybird.org
Pony Bird Inc. Announces DeSoto Groundbreaking
DeSoto, Mo. / February 18, 2015
Pony Bird Inc. will break ground on April 24, 2015 to celebrate the expansion of their DeSoto homes. The event is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. with the groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. The new building will provide new living quarters for several individuals currently living in Mapaville. This 1.9 million dollar project is partially funded by a generous $1 million dollar grant from the Jefferson Memorial Community Foundation and Pony Bird’s “Spreads Its Wings” capital campaign that is still underway.
“Providing respite services to the St. Louis and Jefferson county communities will give families struggling with the care of a loved one a chance to rejuvenate themselves,” said Sara Sucharski, Pony Bird President and CEO.
Since 1977, Pony Bird has been providing a family atmosphere for non-ambulatory individuals with severe to profound physical and mental disabilities with clients in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties. From the personalized décor of bedrooms to relaxing recliners in the living and programming areas, Pony Bird cares for individuals just like a family would in an atmosphere of love, laughter and compassion. Individuals enjoy learning, activities, community outings and therapy services to create their highest possible quality of life.
Members of the community and the media are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on April 24 by sending an RSVP to Cheryl@ponybird.org.
About Pony Bird: The mission of Pony Bird is to provide quality care to non-ambulatory persons of all ages with significant intellectual and physical disabilities. Pony Bird is a special place for special individuals. We provide 24-hour care for developmentally disabled, non-ambulatory children and adults that are unable to meet their daily living needs without assistance. Pony Bird’s six residential homes are located in Mapaville and DeSoto, Missouri just 30 minutes south of St. Louis. For more information or to donate, please visit www.ponybird.org or www.facebook.com/ponybirdblue.
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Blog compliance notation: Cheryl Hughey is the Development Manager for Pony Bird Inc.
2/23/2015 2:52 p.m. - Cheryl Hughey title corrected