Meet Ken and Ebrima Calendar

August 2014
13732 Midvale Ave. N #103
Seattle, WA 98133
p: 206 367 7795
f: 206 361 2271
www.banchero.org
Calendar
Board Meeting:
Monday, July 28
Banchero Disability Partners empowers adults with developmental disabilities so that they may
realize their potential, achieve their goals, and be active and contributing members in their communities. Together we promote equitable civil rights.
6:30 p.m.
Banchero Disability Partners Office
Midvale Apartments
Board of
Directors
Officers
President
Patty Burke Butler
Vice President
Peregrin Sorter
Secretary
Waltraut Lehmann
Treasurer
Todd Kelly
Directors
Chad McBride
Frank Siderius
Stephen K. Malshuk
Jonathan Minear
Kim Thomas
Steve Clyne
Kevin Hastings
13732 Midvale Ave. N. #103
Banchero Disablity Partners thanks our many business donors.
Please support the businesses that support us!
Seattle WA 98133
2Bars Spirits, àMaurice Cellars, ACT A Contemporary Theatre, ADAPX Inc., All the Best Pet Care, American
Dance Institute, Anthony’s Restaurant – Chinook’s, Banick Chiropractic Clinic, Boeing Employees’ Community
Fund, Boeing Company Gift Match Program, Borracchini’s Bakery, Borracchini’s Foods Inc., Boston Private
Bank and Trust Company, Brown Bear Car Wash, Canlis, Capital Industries, ADAPX Inc., The Cartridge Family,
Cedar Grove Compost, Chef by Request, Chocolati, Chuck Olson Chevrolet & Kia, Classic Catering, CorePower
Yoga, Costco Wholesale, Creative Dance Center, Diane’s Tank Removal Service, Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, El
Gaucho, Emerald Downs, Emerald Services Inc., EMP Museum, EPJ Consulting, Essential Baking, Ethan Stowell
Restaurants, Equal Exchange Espresso, Fairweather Masonry, Florexpo, Fran’s Chocolates, Free Motion Fitness,
Flying Furs, The Garage, Gilbert Cellars, Grossman Enterprises, Gymboree Play & Music of Ballard, Gymboree Play
& Music of Bellevue, Hasegawa Family & Esthetic Dentistry, Hilliard’s Beer, Holliday Masonry, Huxley Wallace
Collective, Invest In Others Charitable Foundation, Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria, James Alan Salon and
Spa, Juliet Fine Crafted Jewelry, KBB Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, Kendall Floral Supply, Laura Bee
Designs, McGavick Wines, Mattaini Family Foundation, Makers Mark, Microsoft Matching Gifts, Morelli Family
LLC, Myo Rehab Therapy, Narboo, Native Wholesale, Natural Moments Studio, Nile Golf Course, The Norcliffe
Foundation, Northwest Crossfit, Opus Community Fund, Oreck Vacuum & Floor Care, O Wines, Pfau Cochran
Vertetis Amala, Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts, Plum Job Searching Strategies, Property Management NW,
Razore Foundation, The Red Balloon Co., The Red Balloon Photography, Redmond General Insurance Agency,
Ride the Ducks, Sammamish Mortgage, Saviah Wine Cellars, Schultz Family Foundation, SeaBear Wild Salmon,
Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Foundation, Seattle Theater Group, Seattle Repertory Theater, Seattle Symphony,
Seaview Glass, Sepic Family Foundation, Shoreline Family Auto, Siderius Lonergan & Martin, Sitka Pacific Capital
Management, Skillet Street Foods, Spin Alley Bowling Center, StoryBook Theater, Stuhlbergs Inc., Surf Ballard, Ten
Mercer, Terra Bella, The Catering Company, Town Hall Seattle, Tropical Tan, Daryl Tuttle Attorney at Law, UW
Athletics, UW World Series, Western Neon Inc., Whole Life Yoga, Woodland Park Zoo, Yuen Lui
Written by CaraLee Cook.
Layout and design by Vivian Hua.
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Annual Picnic
Meet Ken and Ebrima
Ken R. had been living in an Adult Family Home, where they did not have the
staffing levels to properly assist him. Adult Family Homes have the responsibility
to provide food and shelter, and to help their clients get medical care, but they
lack the funds to assist with social and mental health support. Ken was leaving the
house in search of activity, but unfortunately the world is not always a safe place
for a vulnerable adult, and Ken was at considerable risk. Ken often missed health
appointments because he was not home when it was time to go, and his health was
suffering. Ken’s Division of Developmental Disabilities case manager advocated for
more support, and he was eventually approved for supported living. Ken chose to
be served at the Loya house, and he joined us in December of 2012.
At the Loya house, Ken has the downstairs, which includes a recreation room,
bedroom, and ¾ bath. Ken is able to have as much privacy as he would like,
while joining his 3 housemates for meals and fun. With the help of his primary
staff person, Ebrima, Ken has really turned his life around. Ebrima says: “As Ken’s
primary and support staff, I enjoy working with him very much. Ken enjoys the
simple things in life like most of us do, and if you work with someone like that,
then your work environment becomes a home for both you and your participant.”
Ken enjoys his home, and stays in a lot more than he did when living at the
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Sunday, August 3
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Paramount Park
15298 8th Ave NE
Shoreline WA 98155
Taste of the Town
Wine-Tasting
Saturday, September 13
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Home of Catherine Banchero
Malshuk and Stephen Malshuk
MEET KEN AND EBRIMA,
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Board & Organizational News
Events & Fundraising
Flawless DSHS Certification Review!
Annual Picnic and Potluck!
AFH. Ken kicks back with old-school TV shows in the
evening, and rarely misses church on Sunday. He has cut
down his smoking and is taking far better care of himself
and his health. He is at home to eat healthy meals,
gets to all of his doctor appointments, and is getting
great medical care and follow-up. Ken has been wearing
clean stylish clothes and looks great. With the help of a
vocational agency, Ken has pursued his career interest caring for cats - but has yet to land work.
Ken spends his days writing and drawing, mostly about
cats and kittens. He and Ebrima hit the library often
to check for new books on his favorite topics, and when
they are not doing that, they are enjoying walks together
around Greenlake, or to the local Starbucks or 7-11
for a treat. Ken still gets to explore, but with proper
support, he is safe and content. Ebrima and the Loya
house staff make sure Ken is also given the opportunity
to participate in Parks and Recreation activities. Ken’s
favorites are movie night, going out to hear live music,
and joining game nights for Bingo and Yahtzee. Ken also
participates in Banchero-sponsored events such as guys’
night out, and barbeques with his roommates on the
back deck overlooking his huge yard and fruit trees.
Ken does not speak, but he is a great communicator.
He writes notes, requests, and answers to questions on
his note pad. When asked how he feels about getting
services from BDP, Ken had this to say: “ I like living
Loya house I always want to live in luxury place staff is
nice to me treats me good house mates happy people I
like to be around I turn dream in reality I like it here at
Banchero.”
Nothing fulfills us more than helping people succeed.
We are grateful that Ken joined our agency and we are
proud that Ebrima and BDP are providing Ken the
support he needs to be healthy and happy!
Please join us for our annual picnic on Sunday, August
3, from 11:00-1:30. This year we will be at Paramount
Park, at 15298 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, so
that we have plenty of room for the games and prizes
that our picnic committee funsters have cooked up.
We will supply the
salmon -- please bring a
potluck item and RSVP
to karen@banchero.org.
The James Alan Salon gang at the
auction
King of Swings inspired dancing
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Bishop Blanchett drama students
volunteered in style
You can put Banchero Disability Partners in your will, and
your legacy will live on.
Back by popular demand…This past October we hosted a seminar providing
information on power of attorney, wills, estate-planning, and gift-giving. Great tips
were shared by Frank Siderius, attorney at Siderius Lonergan and Martin and Tom
Olson, retired financial manager. We will schedule another seminar this year; please
call or email CaraLee@banchero.org to get on the invite list.
The Block Family have Heart and
Soul
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The Relationship Class teaches the fundamentals of building relationships, personal safety, and
RELATIONSHIP safe sex and is offered in Shoreline to people who have developmental disabilities. It is held in
the cabana at the Autumn Ridge Apartments in Shoreline. Next session will start in the fall,
CLASS
and will be co-taught by Andrew Fisher and Jasmina Merdanovic. If you have questions or
wish to be put on the mailing list, please email Andrew Fisher at Andrew@banchero.org.
Once again, Boy Scout Troop 171 made us shine. Did you know that Troop 171 does
many service projects each year? Lucky for us, we are on the list. The troop has been
spreading bark and compost, weeding and planting at the Midvale apartments every
year since 2011. They have been working on stabilizing our hillsides with native plants,
and have beautified our grounds considerably. It brightens our spirits to see the lovely
grounds, and it protects our home from erosion. Thanks, Troop 171!
We have a request in to The Norcliffe Foundation to help fund the second and final phase of
the window installation. Keep your finger crossed, we are hoping for a warm toasty winter.
Amazon Smile!
When you shop on Amazon,
you can now designate Banchero
Disability Partners and a portion
of your purchase will be deposited
directly into our account.
Girls’ Night Out Goes Global!
This past June, 4 of our traveling fans got the chance to plan a trip to Portland, Oregon
for the Rose Festival. Florence, Brenda, Martha, and Shannon took the train to P-town
for a little bit of R&R, along with staff persons Sara and Zophie. They had a blast,
hitting highlights such as Powell Books and Voodoo Donuts (reported to be worth
the wait in line!), and capped off the adventure by watching the Grand Floral Parade.
Getting away really improves morale for all of us; your donations help us fund extra
adventures!
Wine-Tasting on the Veranda, in the
Twilight of Summer
Picture yourself on a deck with friends,
a lovely glass of Washington varietal in
your hand, while you view the sun setting
behind the Space Needle and shimmering
pink reflections upon the Sound. Make the
dream a reality: mark your calendars for
September 13 for the annual wine-tasting,
hosted at the home of Stephen Malshuk and
Catherine Banchero Malshuk. Milbrandt
Vineyards has generously donated some of
our tasting varietals. Milbrandt has a passion
for farming, “As farmers, there is nothing
more satisfying than controlling the quality and style of your
product from start to finish” and a passion for wine. Come
taste Milbrandts’ acclaimed wine, and revisit the wonderful
wines of Vashon Winery with us on September 13!
Every two years, the State of Washington performs a program certification
review of our practices and programs, against thousands of government
rules and requirements. We are thrilled to report that for the second time in
a row, we received a flawless review, and have been recertified for the next
two years. Thank your program team for their diligent work -- not only do
our staff provide great services, they consistently document their work and
meet the highest government standards of service and support.
Kathy and Steve enjoy Mariner
action
Heart and Soul Auction
Wow, what a night! On April 12, we held
our annual Heart and Soul Auction. We had a
wonderful turnout and a swinging good time, and we raised over $72,000 for our
programs and mission. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner by Classic Catering, and
practiced our ballroom moves with the big-band sounds of the Kings of Swing. We
wish to thank our sponsors Cedar Gove Composting, KBB Wealth Management
at Morgan Stanley, Redmond General Insurance Agency, Siderius Lonergan &
Martin, James Alan Salon and Spa, and Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala -- their
sponsorship helps us keep our ticket prices low, and keeps our event accessible for
any and all. Thanks to everyone who put their Heart and Soul into making it a night
to remember, and a special thanks to all who gave so generously.