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September 2016
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Queen for a Day Luncheon
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Champagne Donated by Breakthru Beverage
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
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Staff Spotlight: Tricia Ayoung Chee


Meet our new Employment Specialist, Tricia Ayoung Chee.  

"I have applied for jobs and have known at the end I was just a name on an application. It is hard enough without a disability. I love that I can help people get past that, to find their voices and to succeed."  

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Staff Spotlight: Lauren Vaneman   
















Meet Lauren Vaneman, our new Employment Specialist. 

When she was young, she had a babysitting job for a girl with autism.  This first job set her on the path that she travels today. "My whole life, I knew I wanted a job helping others," she said. "I love it. "  

Client of the Month: 
 Chris Bentley

October is Employment Disabilities Awareness Month and in honor of this, Victory Living Programs is shining a spotlight on Chris Bentley. 

Chris has been working at Saint Vincent's Thrift Store for three decades.  His supervisor, Mary Alice Blair describes him as incredibly reliable and a pleasure to have on the team. "On many days, if I did not have Chris, I don't know what I'd do."
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AngeLs Need You to Help Others Fly! 

The Angels of Victory Living Programs are seeking support and have recently set-up a Go Fund Me Campaign to collect funds. 
 
The campaign is raising money to pay for the transportation needs associated with sending Victory Living's clients to this year's Self-Advocacy Conference, which will be held at Billy Joe Rish State Park on Wednesday, October 12-14, 2016.  Read On

Sports Update: Bowling Competition 2016





Congratulations to all who participated in the Special Olympics Broward County Bowling Tournament at Strikers Lanes in Sunrise on September 24, 2016. Our bowlers, teams, doubles and individuals won a total of: 

(26) 1st Place Medals |  (18) 2nd Place Medals

(19) 3rd Place Medals | (6) 4th Place Medlas

Victory Living Programs
1001 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 616-1074
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