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29 TheSouthShoreMagazine.com throughout the network of Day Habs. Our experienced staff also provides a fun, stable atmosphere where these adults can learn and grow in a comfortable setting. A great example of the staff and individuals working on a project together came from one of our programs this spring. Working as a team, everyone in the program took their own unique hand print and designed it to their liking. The theme was, "We are all unique and beautiful, but together, we are a masterpiece." Serving as a great way to get everyone working together, this project is just one example of the amazing dedication each of these programs have to support the individuals who attend them. WE HOPE YOU FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY In recent years, the individuals we support have been making strides in getting out in the community and finding meaningful, community employment. While we have a team of Job Placement professionals helping them achieve this goal, many of them start in our CBDS (Community Based Day Supports) program. Also person-centered, this program helps empower our population and helps them achieve greater independence in the community while in a safe, respectful environment. Our staff in this program provides a curriculum based group setting that helps each participant adapt their skills in many ways. The group spends the day learning new skills and strengthening existing skills, all while doing activities based in their communities, such as volunteering or participating in events with other community members. Also, many have worked on self-advocating for their wants and needs. This April, we had a group from one of our Marshfield CBDS programs participate in an activity with Massachusetts State Representatives, Josh Cuttler and James Cantwell. Both reps met with a group from our Marshfield CBDS group. They discussed pro workforce legislation as well as many other issues that affect this population every day. It is important that the individuals getting out into the community for the first time understand how important it is to advocate for their needs. This served as a great stepping stone to finding their own place in the community in which they live. WE HOPE YOU HELP All of the work we do can simply not be done alone. State funding provides the essentials for the individuals we support, but without our donors and sponsors, many would not be able to take advantage of the amazing new things happening here at RTR. We need your help! Our Annual "Making Lives Better" Gala is taking place at the Boston Quincy Marriot this year on September 23. Become a corporate sponsor, donate an auction item or attend the gala. Without your help, this event would not be the success that it has become. For more information, please visit roadtoresponsibility.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Our hope is to have the individuals we serve live the life that they were meant to have: a life of fun, love and happiness that each and every one deserves to live.