Community
Inclusivity
Discovery
rising adults opportunities.
We offer several opportunities encompassing our core values.
Our gardeners are local young adults with varying intellectual disabilities. The majority of our Rising Adult Gardeners are adults who have aged out of the public school system. In this life-changing transition, we aim to make this transition easier by inviting the broader community to learn permaculture gardening, work, and laugh alongside our gardeners. Join us here, where we all rise together, reaching toward the light.
When: Starting June 3rd
Every Monday from 10 am- 1:00 pm.
Location: 1536 Commons Drive, Geneva Commons & Community Field Trips
What:
How much: $25
Who's The Program For?
-Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Participants for our day classes must be independent with toileting and eating skills.
We are not staffed to support adults needing 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors and/or medical needs.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:5 ratio.
New Family Checklist -
1.) Complete New Member Intake Form
2.) Email Jaimie Valentini at jaimiev@risinglightsproject.org
3.) Schedule Interview
3.) Schedule a Class Observation
01. monday club
When: Every Wednesday from 10 am- 1:30 pm.
Location: 1536 Commons Drive, Geneva Commons
What: exercise, goods making, crafts, marketing, business training, Geneva Commons exploring, social and friendship skills.
How much: $25
Who's The Program For?
-Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Participants for our day classes must be independent with toileting and eating skills.
We are not staffed to support adults needing 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors and/or medical needs.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:5 ratio.
New Family Checklist-
1.) Complete New Member Intake Form
2.) Email Jaimie Valentini at jaimiev@risinglightsproject.org
3.) Schedule Interview
3.) Schedule a Class Observation
02. wednesday club
When: Every Friday from 10:00 am- 1:30 pm (Fall/Winter)
9:30 am- 12:30 pm (Spring/Summer)
Location: May - October- Our Elburn Garden
November- April - 1536 Commons Drive
What: planting, observing, weeding, harvesting, social opportunities, business skills coaching, job skill training, and more, permaculture education, plant care and LOTS of fun!
How much: $25 per week
Who's The Program For? Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, we are not staffed to support adults in need of 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors.
We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:5 ratio.
Interested in joining?: Email jvalentini@risinglightsproject.com and click the button.
03. garden group
04. social club/ social events
When: Social Club meets on the MONDAY evenings throughout each month
Location: 1536 Commons Drive, Geneva Commons OR in the COMMUNITY
What: games, food, friends and fun!
Cost: varies per event
Who's The Program For? Adults (18 years old +) impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, we are not staffed to support adults in need of 1:1 support or aggressive behaviors. We are staffed to care for adults at a 1:5 ratio.
Check out our events page for upcoming events and social opportunities.
