United Cerebral Palsy of the Wabash Valley
United Cerebral Palsy: Celebrating 60 years of service to the Wabash Valley.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.
Mission Statement :
Improving the life and well-being of those with disabilities through advocacy, outreach, service and support.
In November of 1946, a small group of parents formed The Forgotten Child's Club. In 1949, they organized under the name of The Cerebral Palsy Parents Council and in 1951 affiliated with United Cerebral Palsy of America as United Cerebral Palsy of Vigo County. In September 1955, the Beacon School was opened and many applicants were from outside Vigo County and the name was subsequently changed to United Cerebral Palsy of the Wabash Valley. UCPWV quickly expanded to include Sullivan, Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Greene counties. Beacon School no longer exists, but the goal of those founding parents, that their children not be forgotten, is still being realized. UCPWV provides services to children and adults with disabilities.
Message from the Executive DirectorGreetings! Can you believe that the holidays are almost here? During this time of the year, most people, businesses, and organizations are taking it easy, getting ready to indulge in the wonders of the season. Such is not the case here at UCPWV. It's always busy, and things are always changing. Our partnership with Shadow Asylum was quite the sucess. You would be surprised at how many people actually enjoy a good scare. While we did have to endure the cold weather on a few nights, a good time was still had by all. We are very excited about being able to partner with them for many years to come. It is always a joy to foster new relationships within the community. Words cannot express our gratitude toward them for allowing us to be part of this while helping our organization. This month also brings changes to the staff. We would like to welcome Sue Wahl as our Development Coordinater. Sue comes to us with over twenty years experience in fundraising and business development in Evansville and Terre Haute. Our family keeps growing, and we could not be happier. It's that time of year again, Folks. The annual Telethon and Silent Auction will be held on January 28, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 PM at Clabber Girl, 900 Wabash Avenue here in Terre Haute. It will be broadcast on WTHI-TV. This is the our largest fundraiser and has been a tradition for many years. We will spend the afternoon taking pledges from call-in supporters of UCPWV. The afternoon will also feature a silent auction and interviews with many individuals, including some of the consumers of UCPWV and our staff. We are pleased to have many sponsors for the event, both old and new. If you enjoyed last year's excerpts from the "Teens with Talent" contest, you'll be pleased to know that we will be doing that again this year, so get ready to vote. This promises to be a great day! In closing, we would just like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season, filled with good times, great people, and warm memories. If you have any questions about who we are or what we do, please feel free to call the office. You are always welcome to come join us in fighting the battle to help people with disabilities live "Life without Limits." |
Upcoming EventsAnnual Telethon & Silent Auction
Want to Pink Someone? For a donation of $40.00 or more, UCPWV will place a pink flamingo in the yard of someone to whom you want to show your appreciation, and that individual must pay to have the flamingo removed from their yard--or they can keep the chain going. All proceeds will benefit UCPWV. Call the office for details. |
