Debbie Lane moved to Plymouth at the end of summer 2015 and was looking for ways to become more involved in her new community. Reading an article in the local paper about Archways One Warm Coat drive, she decided to donate some coats last winter. When she arrived at Archways Cordage Park address she asked the receptionist "what do you do here?"  "I was taken by the happy chatter and all the activity going on," Debbie told me. She was then introduced to Director Deb Monopoli who filled her in on our Employment Services and Community Based Day Services and asked if she would like to meet some of our Archways individuals. Before her introduction they discussed that she might like to volunteer for the program a couple days a week. "When I was introduced to the group as a possible new volunteer, they broke out in applause! I was hooked from that moment," said Debbie. She now volunteers Tuesdays and Thursdays 10AM to 2PM, cashiers at the "CAFÉ" selling healthy snacks during break times, goes to Live Life Believe to work out with several individuals twice a week and assists with other small group projects with CBDS participants. "It's such a happy place," Debbie states. Obviously it is a great match for the former teacher.

Another current Archways volunteer, Ed Bercume is supporting Archways Self Advocate Marie Saldi in creating and maintaining her Accessible Playgrounds Blog.   You can view Marie's Blog @ https://accessibilityinsouthshorema.wordpress.com