Making Wellspring More Vibrant Katie’s Story Previous Next When Katie walks into the Castle Rock Collective, she says hello to everyone, “Hi Colton! Hi Trinity! Hi Tracy!” She has a good laugh with the baristas and volunteers. She introduces herself to a volunteer she doesn’t know as she waits for her apple cider, which she … Read more November 2023 Newsletter
Confident, Thoughtful, and Loving Zach’s Story Previous Next When talking about his strengths, Zach says with a smile that he makes healthy choices and sometimes lifts weights. He also notes that in addition to his strong muscles, he is confident, thoughtful, and loving. He shares that he will often check in with people when they … Read more October 2023 Newsletter
A Letter From The Executive Director Dear Wellspring Community, We have BIG NEWS! The site development plan for the Unity on Park got the green light to move forward to the remaining public hearings needed for final approval. Our 3rd neighborhood meeting will be October 19th. After this meeting, our project will then go before the planning … Read more Wellspring Housing Update
I Have Kindness in Me, and I am Lovable Carly’s Story September is an exciting month for Carly because, on the 12th of this month, she celebrated 7 years with Wellspring. Her journey at Wellspring began when she first met Mary Lou and toured the program in August 2016 and then started attending the program … Read more September 2023 Newsletter
Give a Little of Yourself Susan’s Story Previous Next Susan is a Georgia peach and a ray of sunshine. She is also a University of Georgia Bull Dog with a master’s degree in vocational rehab counseling and spent her career working with high school seniors and adults with I/DD working on job and life skills … Read more August 2023 Newsletter
A Lightning Rod for Goodness Zachary’s Journey Previous Next Zachary loves Coca-Cola and chocolate cake. At Wellspring, his favorite classes include activities where he can engage with animals or swim. While he can be soft-spoken, he is very adventurous. Zachary’s journey to Wellspring included multiple relocations, adversity, and a mother, Cathy, who never stops … Read more July 2023 Newsletter
Writing the Future Carl’s Story Previous Next Carl wears many hats at Wellspring. Not only is he a member of Wellspring’s chorale and day program, but he is also on the Board of Directors for Wellspring Housing and most recently promoted to Assistant Training Manager at the Castle Rock Collective. As a member of Wellspring … Read more June 2023 Newsletter
Wellspring & Co. Coffee Cart Wellspring & Co. Coffee is excited to launch its next venture: a coffee cart this Saturday at Wellspring’s Bowl-A-Rama. Wellspring first dreamed of a coffee cart in 2020 and now almost three and a half years later, it is a reality! This coffee cart has been a labor of love. … Read more May 2023 Newsletter
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Wellspring & The Castle Rock Collective have an amazing team of volunteers! We are so thankful for all the ways you support and empower at Wellspring and beyond. From the espresso line, to hanging in lunchrooms, and going on weekly shopping runs, you are an integral part of this community. https://vimeo.com/819906041 … Read more April 2023 Newsletter
Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting March 28th Dear Wellspring Community, We’ve already shared the incredible story of how the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners partnered with Wellspring to acquire the former La Quinta hotel to turn it into Wellspring Housing’s very first facility called Unity on Park (in case you missed … Read more Douglas County Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
