Before Teen Summer wrapped up, the teens received a special visit from Representative Jeanne McNeill, who worked with students with disabilities before she became a state representative. She explained what she does as a legislator and taught them how a bill becomes law. The teens then took part in a mock legislative session where they approved a bill to provide rainbows for everyone in PA and voted down a bill that would require everyone in PA to stay up past midnight! Thank you, Representative McNeill, for an entertaining and educational experience.
We want to extend our appreciation again to several local organizations that provided programming throughout the summer, including BB&T Bank, Bethlehem Health Bureau, LVHN, Out Of Our Minds Art Studio, Steinmetz Farm, St. Luke’s Health Network, The Center for Humanistic Change and Turning Point. We would also like to thank the businesses that provided generous financial support for activities and participant scholarships: St. Luke’s University Health Network, Campbell, Rappold & Yurasits LLP, Fidelity Bank, UGI Utilities, Inc., The Yurconic Agency, Crayola through the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Hospital Central Services, Inc. & Affiliates, and King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul LLC.
This year’s Teen Summer Experience would not have been as successful as it was without community support. We hope we can count on this generous support again next year. If you would like to learn how to help, contact Michele Grasso, VP of Development & Communications at m.grasso@vianet.org or 484-893-5396. Thanks!
