E Advocates #25 – How to Stay Calm as the Election Season Heats Up
E-AdvocatesThe American Psychiatric Association writes that 70% of adults are anxious about current events, such as the economy and politics...
ANCOR Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. Recap With Board Member Susie Parker
Hello Emmaus Friends! I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about my trip to the ANCOR Policy Summit and Hill Day with Christina and...
Statement Regarding Activities at the Former Emmaus Homes Campus
For more than 130 years Emmaus has proudly served adults with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metropolitan area, including on our former...
E Advocates #24: Introducing Advocacy Intern – Skye Andre
E-AdvocatesHello E- Advocates, my name is Skye Andre, and I am looking forward to my year with Emmaus Homes and the Advocacy program! I am in my...
It’s Never Too Late
It's never too late to start something new. You can start a new goal, try a new hobby, or work on a skill. The trick is to keep moving. You don't...
E Advocates #23: Real Voices, Real Choices 2024
E-AdvocatesLast week, many Emmaus clients and staff attended the self-advocacy conference “Real Voices, Real Choices,” cohosted by the Department of...
Journaling: Path to Self-Awareness
According to WebMD's article "Mental Health Benefits of Journaling," journaling is the act of keeping a record of your thoughts, feelings, insights,...
E Advocates #22: Missouri August Primary Recap
E-AdvocatesMissouri primary elections are incredibly important! Because of the nature of Missouri’s political climate, which tends to be Republican...
Nights of Compassion, Years of Giving: Cathy’s Connection to Emmaus
Cathy, a former Direct Support Professions (DSP) at Emmaus, recently shared her journey that led her to become a monthly donor. From 1992 – 1994,...
Find Your Unknown Joy
While researching self-awareness, I came across a concept called JoHari's window. JoHari's window is a framework for understanding who we are on a...