JOB TRAINING 

​INCLUSION

​CONFIDENCE

​Participant of the Month

​Let's say a big hello and give a shout out to March's Participant of the Month: Tim!!! Tim is an outstanding worker whose favorite hobby is looking up facts about celebrities. Tim loves working at Pride Paws and his favorite task to complete here is baking our homemade treats! Tim is not picky when it comes to food but his absolute favorite food is Pacific Salads. Tim was born on December 28, 1999. Tim's favorite color is blue and his favorite tv show is The Carol Burnett Show! Tim works on Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm. Make sure you come in and say hello!!! 
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COMMUNITY

At PVI, one of our core objectives for our participants is community involvement and inclusion. We believe that for any individual to live a full and well-rounded life, not only are vocational skills important but so are social skills and a sense of community. Being an involved member of the community through various clubs, organizations and volunteer opportunities, outside of our program and the immediate family, provides independence, confidence, team work skills, pride, friendships and joy.
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We are extremely pleased that a number of our participants are involved with the following groups and organizations.
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• Special Olympics of New Jersey
  Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Bowling Special Olympics Torch Run
• Breakfast Cafe
  Several times a year, a number of our participants at a local high school plan, shop, prepare, serve, bus tables and use a cash register in order to make breakfast for the teachers. Those receipts are donated to the school district to help fund the annual Special Needs Prom.
• STAR Club
  Students Together for Autism Research allows special needs and regular education students to interact toward one goal, enhancing the lives of children diagnosed with Autism.
  

 
Thank you for making a difference!