What’s Happening at PLAN?

ANNOUNCEMENT:  The Center of Cognitive Innovation (CCI) has evolved into the Center for Cognition and Recovery, LLC (CCR). The CCR is a nonprofit, joint venture that has been established by PLAN of NE Ohio and JFSA of Cleveland to disseminate CET Cleveland™ nationally. CET Cleveland™ services are now being provided in the greater Cleveland area.

Ray Gonzalez has left PLAN of NE Ohio after almost 21 years as its Founding Executive Director to run the Center for Cognition and Recovery full time. Carol Falender who served as the Associate Director at PLAN is the new Executive Director of PLAN of NE Ohio. When asked about his move Ray’s response is “I made this move to the CCR because I believe so strongly in the ability of CET Cleveland™ to truly transform the lives of people recovering from cognitive disabilities.”

CET is now being offered at eight sites with 16 groups in operation.  The goals for 2009-2010 are to develop additional partnership sites to disseminate CET Cleveland™ and to expand Community of Practice communications. You can visit the website: www.cetcleveland.org  for the latest information on CET Cleveland™.

Contact information for Ray Gonzalez follows:

Ray Gonzalez, ACSW, LISW-S
Executive Director
Center for Cognition and Recovery
3659 South Green Road, Suite 308
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-504-6428
Fax: 216-504-6421
www.cetcleveland.org

PROXY PARENT FOUNDATION, California proudly announces that Carla Jacobs, Executive Member of the Proxy Parent Foundation Board of Directors, has been awarded the Nonprofit Excellence Award by the Center for Nonprofit Management.

Ms. Jacobs was described as an “innovator and collaborator responsible for moving her organization forward” by members of the nonprofit community in Southern California. She was one of 30 nonprofit leaders recognized for outstanding achievements and innovative leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Ms. Jacobs joined the Proxy Parent Foundation as a member of its Board in 2003 and served as its Executive Director on a volunteer basis until 2007. Proxy Parent Foundation helps bridge the gap between the public and private sectors of the mental health system. 

Ms Jacobs is an Executive Member of the Proxy Parent Foundation Board of Directors; a veteran mental health advocate who has helped shape the dialogue surrounding mental health public policies; and a “family member” with first-hand knowledge of the devastating effects of mental illness.

Ms. Jacobs joined the Proxy Parent Foundation as a member of its Board in 2003 and served as its Executive Director on a volunteer basis until 2007. Proxy Parent Foundation helps bridge the gap between the public and private sectors of the mental health system. 

Under her leadership a team of legal experts and investment professionals were brought together to launch an investment platform that will improve the efficiency of the management of Special Needs Trusts which provide supplemental financial support beyond that which is covered by government benefits. The new PLAN of California Master Pooled Trust is now accumulating assets and will provide a far more cost effective way to manage Special Needs Trust assets. 

Proxy Parent Foundation is a nonprofit, California corporation dedicated to assisting people with disabilities by:

Ø  Safeguarding access to public entitlement funds through the creation and administration of PLAN of California Special Needs Trusts; and

Ø  Providing “family like” Personal Support Services for people with mental illness

PLAN of Central Texas (Austin) has been awarded a grant of $63,000 by the Robert V. Miller Fund.  The fund was established by Sharon and Jerry Miller in memory of their late son, Robert. The fund is administered by the Austin Community Foundation.  The grant funds will be used to offset the annual membership fee for the first year of 60 families. The funds will also support two Peer Socials per month that are designed to meet the needs of peers in different age groups. And finally the grant funds will be used to provide two major “retreats” for 20 peers each in April and November. The vacation retreats will be held in Gonzales, Texas. In addition, the “retreats” will serve as an opportunity for respite for family members who are primary caregivers.

PLAN of North Texas (Dallas) has recently launched PLAN’s Recovery and Education Center Campaign to purchase a mid-sized hotel. The Campaign has crossed $1,000,000 mark in pledges and contributions. Kudos to the campaign co-chairs Bob Ploger and Bob Bates. Honorary Co-Chairs of the Campaign are Dr. Kenneth and Mrs. Ruth Altshuler. Plans for the use of the hotel are to create a first floor PLAN RECOVERY EDUCATION CENTER, including a large dining/activity room, commercial kitchen, exercise room, classrooms, art studio lounge, laundry facilities, office space and conference room.  The second and third floors will house 47 studio apartments for PLAN clients needing transitional housing and/or long-term assisted living.

 

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