Each summer since 1997, forty East House clients are given the opportunity to take classes at Rochester Institute of Technology for two weeks. The experience enhances other treatment and rehabilitation services, and encourages clients to pursue education to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. This important program is funded wholly by donations.

Participants enjoy taking classes in computer skills, creative writing, Spanish, drawing, public speaking, finance and much, much more.  Classes are taught by over 40 volunteer instructors. 

This year, David VanBlarcom, Vice President of Operations for the Kessler Group, and Chair of the East House Board of Directors, was keynote speaker.  He cited examples in his own life in which he found himself starting over and said "Continue to do the right thing and be open to new opportunities.  I wish you much success."  

2010 Enrichment Sponsors:
	M & T Bank
	Fred & Floy Willmott Foundation
	Rochester Female Charitable Society
	Wegmans Food Market
	Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation
	The Kessler Group

The 2010 program took place early June at RIT, with the graduation held at 4:30 p.m. on June 17th.  Click here for press release.

If you are interested in supporting the Enrichment Program, please contact Anne Mc Kenna, Director of Development and Community Relations for East House at 256-3800, x231, or email: amckenna@easthouse.org if you have any questions.
 

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