Celebrating Each Student’s Gifts
If you’re travelling with Freddy, you never have to worry about getting lost. Gifted with an amazing memory, Freddy has memorized all of the road systems in Michigan, the colors …
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Blessing Our Neighbor: What Happens When Elim’s Mission is Lived Out
Jimmy–one of over 270 Elim students–recently began a job in the community at a local Culver’s restaurant. Elim’s staff members helped him secure the position, then worked alongside the …
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Understanding Leads to Friendship for Elim Students
Meet Brian and Chris, two young men who have come a long way during their time in our Crossroads program. They have been classmates now for nearly three years, and …
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Lily Needs Your Help – from an Elim Mom
My name is Ashley and I am the mother of a beautiful little girl we call Lily (short for Lillian). Lily is many things. She is silly, funny, a …
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How Structure Helps James
James found a perfect fit in Pathways, Elim’s program for students with autism. James transferred to Elim last summer and was immediately beloved by Elim’s staff. “James comes …
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Engaging his Community Important to Chris
To see Chris smiling and playing catch at the local recreational center, you’d never guess that he previously struggled with going into the community. A two-year member of Elim’s …
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Now, Reagan Jumps Out of Her Car
Reagan is a sweet, fun, observant 9-year-old member of Elim’s community. Filled with energy, Reagan loves to dance with her classmates and Elim’s staff, and she loves jumping …
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Spring Report: Elim community seeks to meet higher needs
In this Autism Awareness month issue of the Equip you will be blessed, humbled, and inspired by Reagan, James, Chris, Keith, Tom, and Tony. It is amazing to see …
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Brendan’s Easter Message
“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 That Bible verse, chosen by one of Brendan’s teachers, proclaims the mission of Elim this …
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Blessing Others – Adults with Disabilities Serve at Homeless Shelter
Elim’s adults are using their gifts to feed the hungry. Serving at Daybreak Homeless Shelter in Joliet, Illinois, our adults feed up to one hundred people at the shelter …
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