HomeMy WebLinkAboutGathering Place re: programs for adults with developmental and other disabilities - $39,500
For 29 years, Gatheringplace has provided programs for adults with developmental and other
disabilities. Programs include cooking, intuitive art, dog biscuit bakery, sign language, and music and
movement. Our project goals are to expand community awareness, promote inclusion, and increase
program accessibility for those with developmental and other disabilities. Secondary goals include
recruiting volunteers and board members, and develop outreach aimed at increasing community
participation and support. Gatheringplace will achieve these goals by:
Hosting art exhibits showcasing the work of our participants in a variety of mediums: Community
members will be invited to attend events and meet the artists and learn about the unique talents and
contributions that disabled persons can bring to our community. Focus will also be given to volunteer,
board, and donor opportunities. Our first art event will be held during the Magic of Christmas in
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December 2023. Our second exhibit is scheduled for July 2024 coinciding with our 30 anniversary.
Port Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race participation: Along with the above activities, the Port
Townsend Kinetic Sculpture Race has invited us to create a sculpture to be installed along the race
path in October 2024. This project will include participants, volunteers, staff, and community
members working together to produce a sculpture to raise awareness of Gatheringplace and
illustrate our values of inclusion and diversity.
Other art exhibits: Gatheringplace will also exhibit participant art at 32 PT Farmer’s Markets as well
as area arts & crafts fairs. Emphasis will be placed on volunteer, board member, and volunteer
recruitment.
Purchase of a used van in good working condition to increase accessibility to programs for
participants who do not have transportation: Many with disabilities are excluded from program
participation due to lack of transportation. Gatheringplace will acquire a van to ensure that disabled
persons have access to programs that will enrich their lives and allow them to become valuable and
engaged members of the PT community.
Project Budget
Supplies: paints, brushes, plywood, canvases, paper, totes, etc. $5,000
Equipment: tables, partitions, shelving, fixtures, banners, canopy $7,000
Event space rental: 2 art exhibits plus refreshments $3,500
Booths at 32 Farmer’s Markets and 5 other arts & crafts fairs $6,000
Van $12,000
Event Coordinator and other staffing/marketing and communications $6,000
Total $39,500
According to the 2010 census approximately 310 Jefferson County residents are developmentally
disabled, and the 2020 census shows that 11.5% of people under 65 have a disability. Funding this
grant project will help to provide opportunities to a population that is often overlooked, allowing
them opportunities for productive lives of purpose as engaged persons in the local community.
Additionally, those who live and work in Port Townsend and the surrounding areas will have the
unique opportunity to explore and engage with some of the most spirited, interesting, and unique
members of their community.