You can help people with differing abilities to be stronger, happier and healthier.

"Your contribution to SOAR Fox Cities will provide opportunities for people with disabilities to live well and thrive!"

"What does that mean though? What does SOAR do?"

That's a question I get asked a lot when I say I work for SOAR. And its a big answer, because empowering people with differing abilities is a big mission.

But what does living well mean to you? Having a job you love? Supportive friends? Hobbies you enjoy? Opportunities to learn? Being active? Attending community events? Good food? Finding the things that give you joy?

Being present. Being involved. Living Well.

All of these things and more is what we do at SOAR for people with differing abilities. We offer Adult Education classes so our participants can learn new skills. Wellness classes so they can confidently go to the gym. Social nights where they can meet new friends and simply kick back, relax, and have a good time, or experience something new and exciting like a show at the PAC or WWE Wrestling. We work with youth with and without disabilities to show that we are all more similar than we are different. Special Olympics where our participants can experience the camaraderie of working together as a team. And for my Fox Valley friends, your favorite childhood memory of going to Camp Onaway? We offer that too.

Chances are, you are close to someone who has a disability, whether its your child, sibling, friend, coworker, cousin, teammate, classmate, or beyond. You already play an important role in helping them live well, I hope you will consider helping even more people live their best lives by supporting the programs of SOAR.

I know everyone says it, but really no donation is too small to make a difference. Thank you for your consideration!

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much." ~Helen Keller