Press Release
For Immediate Distribution

Press Contact: Mark R. Klaus, (619) 938-2850 or markk@guidinghands.org

The Charles I. Cheneweth Foundation announces plans to cease operations and join Home of Guiding Hands to Strengthen and Enhance Services to Those with Developmental Disabilities in San Diego County

With this expansion of services, Home of Guiding Hands will employ more than 600 staff and support almost 1,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in San Diego and Imperial County.
HGH Executive Director Klaus said, “Our goal is to make the transition as smooth and seamless as possible and to enhance the services offered to individuals and families supported by CICF and HGH.  CICF has an outstanding reputation and a long history for providing quality services and advocacy.  We at HGH are thrilled that many of CICF’s Board Members have committed to continue to support the vision of Charles Cheneweth and HGH.” 
Sister Mary states, “The entire CICF Board of Directors is thrilled with the opportunity to become a part of HGH.  We are truly excited about the opportunities to enhance and expand the scope of services for so many individuals with disabilities in San Diego.  Given the increasing costs of doing business and reductions in our funding, we were unable to continue providing the quality and enhanced services that we wanted.  The CICF Board looked to HGH due to their experience, infrastructure, values and leadership.”
The organizations will be combined and the programs will operate under the umbrella of the Home of Guiding Hands once final regulatory approval is received by CICF and HGH.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kineticom Volunteers at Lakeshore

On Saturday August 20th, twelve hardworking employees from Kineticom volunteered to paint three bedrooms for residents at our home on Lakeshore Drive.  The day kicked off bright and early at 9:00 am, and by noon everyone had a beautiful bedroom painted in the new color they picked out.  When one of the ladies saw her new room, her smile was ear to ear.  We are so thankful to Kineticom for volunteering their time and talents to benefit Home of Guiding Hands!
In December, Kineticom partnered with the Carney family to sponsor Lakeshore’s holiday party. The residents enjoyed decorating the cookies they provided. Soon after that a large team of Kineticom walkers and runners participated in the Randy Jones 5K Walk and Fun Run in February. And in April, Kineticom hosted a Wii and Pizza party at the Lakeshore home which included six residents from the Windmill home in the festivities. Everyone was able to participate in a lively game of Wii bowling, and the pizza was a big hit. To learn more about Kineticom, please visit www.kineticom.com

Keller Williams volunteers at Miller House on Red Day

RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) is an initiative dedicated to celebrating Keller Williams Realty’s year-round commitment to improving their local communities.  Each year, on the second Thursday in May, tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada participate in a wide range of projects, devoting their time to renewing and energizing aspects of the neighborhoods in which they serve.  
RED Day initiatives run the gamut from rebuilding homes, refurbishing local parks, giving to local food shelters, hosting blood drives, beautifying beaches and much more. Projects are chosen by each individual market center based on a need they see within their community.
This event is an entrenched part of Keller Williams Realty’s culture and displays the extraordinary effect a company can have when individuals come together to work as a team for the greater good of everyone.
This is the second year that the La Mesa market center has partnered with Home of Guiding Hands on a landscaping project. Fourty-five hardworking volunteers transformed the front and the back yard at Miller house in Santee, removing the lawn and replacing it with bark to make a significant reduction in water consumption for that house. Home of Guiding Hands would like to thank our community partners for donating their time and enthusiasm to help make our homes a more beautiful place to live.
To learn more about Keller Williams, please visit www.kellerwilliams.com.

Rotary at Work - Saturday April 30

Saturday, April 30th was designated as “Rotary at Work” day worldwide. El Cajon Rotary is very active in the community and has been very supportive of Home of Guiding Hands for many years. Rotary president Stu Scott estimates that their club raises $30,000 every year and donates it all to a variety of charitable causes.
This year El Cajon Rotary selected a front yard makeover project at Penasco House.  We are very conscientious about being good neighbors and good stewards, and several of our homes are in the process of replacing thirsty lawns with bark and rocks. Jim Ballow, our Facilities Coordinator, did the necessary prep work so that Rotary member Larry McKim  could use the roto-tiller to prepare the front yard for bark and rocks.
Early Saturday morning 17 hard working volunteers started hauling rock, bark and pavers, and by 10:00 a.m. they were done. Thank you El Cajon Rotary!

If you would like more information on how your organization to get involved with HGH and support our residents, please contact Karen Cook, Development Director at karenc@guidinghands.org. To learn more about partnering with Home of Guiding Hands, please contact Sarah Broadway, Development Assistant at sarah@guidinghands.org

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