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...
Kristen’s Path to Healing: Your Support Transforms Lives
Kristen’s journey with Emmaus Homes is a testament to the transformative impact of compassionate care and support. After moving from Colorado with...
E Advocates #21: People with Disabilities Have the Right to Accessible Voting!
E-AdvocatesPeople with disabilities, their families, and the service organizations who support them would make up most of the voters if they all...
Tom’s Emmaus Journey: Dedicated DSP And Monthly Supporter
Tom, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Emmaus, was in the hospitality industry for 45 years. He always felt a yearning to fill the void in his...