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T HE F OUNDERS B OARD OF S T . J OHN ’ S C OMMUNITY S ERVICES (SJCS) serves as a historic connection to the past and an essential link to the future in the role of supporting children and adults with disabilities in Washington, DC. In 1868, the Ladies Guild of St. John's Episcopal Church, founded the agency to assist people in the aftermath of the Civil War. Today, THE F OUNDERS B OARD carries on the tradition by embodying the SJCS mission— advancing commu- nity support and opportunities for people living with disabilities —in the city of its founding. For over 145 years, members have remained dedicated to the children and adults in SJCS-DC programs through various fundraising activities. T HE F OUNDERS B OARD is comprised of more than 90 active and sustaining members who are committed to assuring that children and adults with disabilities in the District of Columbia have the support they need to excel and become fully included members within their communities. The funds raised through THE F OUNDERS B OARD support the services provided by St. John’s Community Services to people in Washington, DC. Some of the ways the funds are used to support St. John’s programs include: • Providing integrated educational and clinical services to students with autism and other developmental disabilities, • Purchasing materials and updated equipment for Creative Play Centers and Sensory Stations, • Expanding available computers and soft- ware in the classrooms, and • Providing renovations for apartments that assist residents with disabilities to live in comfortable, attractive surroundings of their choice . 2201 W ISCONSIN A VENUE NW S UITE C-150 W ASHINGTON , DC 20007 800-869-3393 | WWW . SJCS . ORG 36 This page is sponsored by Merrielou and Ned Symes in honor of The Founders Board of St. John's Community Services