Mosaic celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of Martin Luther Home last month. The event was also a reminder of the privilege to be a temporary caretaker of the mission the founders passed down through multiple generations. The post Celebrating 100 Years of Loving and Serving Others appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThe right supports in the right environment are life-changing for people. For Dawn and daughter Brooke, Mosaic provided both and their lives have been transformed.
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Read MoreJust as every clergy member is individual, the ways in which they support those served by Mosaic are diverse as well. During Clergy Appreciation Month, Mosaic thanks them all for sharing themselves and their unique gifts and talents. The post A Word of Thanks During Clergy Appreciation Month appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThis year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The celebration honors the value and talent American workers with disabilities add to the country’s workplaces.
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Read MoreHere’s a heartwarming story of two best friends and their shared life through Mosaic at Home Shared Living.
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Read MoreAs uncertainty around Medicaid funding grew in Washington, D.C, Robyn and other Home Providers made sure their Congressional representatives, friends and neighbors saw the faces and heard the names of people who rely on services made possible through the program.
The post Iowa Home Providers Share How Medicaid Has Improved Lives, What’s at Stake Without It appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreWhen caring for a loved one with a disability becomes overwhelming on top of responsibilities to other family members, Medicaid-funded services provide relief and peace of mind.
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Read MoreMedicaid is more than a program—it is a lifeline for families. Paige Ballinger, a Mosaic at Home Coordinator and niece of someone supported by Mosaic in Northern Colorado, shares how Medicaid services have transformed her aunt’s life and lifted the burden on her family. With recent federal budget cuts threatening these supports, Mosaic leaders emphasize the urgent need for continued advocacy to preserve and protect Medicaid for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Read Paige’s story and learn how you can join Mosaic Allied Voices to advocate for Medicaid—click here.
Read MoreIn 1925, a group of faithful Lutherans in Nebraska opened Martin Luther Home to provide education, training, and community for children with disabilities—a bold vision for its time. Over the years, the home expanded to serve adults, grow ministries across ten states, and eventually unite with Bethphage to form Mosaic. This year marks its 100th Anniversary, with a celebration and museum opening on October 5 in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Mosaic continues to live out its founding call to love and serve others. To learn more about this history and the upcoming celebration, click here.
Read MoreA donor advised fund allows you to receive a charitable tax deduction now and later choose which charities to direct the funds. The post Donor Advised Funds are an Easy Way to Give appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreAlthough she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder.
The post Illinois Couple Becomes Strong Voice for Preserving Medicaid, Say Funding is ‘Vital’ for Son’s Future appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreWhen given the right opportunities, people with disabilities are often able to thrive. Here are three stories illustrating how donor gifts made a positive difference in individuals’ lives. The post Donor Gifts Change Peoples’ Lives appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreNow in its sixth year, the annual One Mosaic Day celebration acknowledges the anniversary of Mosaic (July 1, 2003) and the common mission shared across the network: Mosaic is called to love and serve. The post One Mosaic Day Celebrates Unified Mission appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreAlthough she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder.
The post Promise Magazine’s ‘Advocacy Issue’ Highlights The Faces of Medicaid appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreAlthough she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder. The post Advocacy Following Rare Diagnosis Helped Countless Others appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreHaving a place you belong and a person you connect with makes all the difference in the world. Learn how it changed one person’s life. The post Despite Monumental Challenges, Eric Shows Grit appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreHaving a place you belong and a person you connect with makes all the difference in the world. Learn how it changed one person’s life. The post A Place to Belong and a Person to Connect With appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThe benefits of being a nurse at Mosaic cannot be measured simply by a paycheck. The intangible, but real benefits gained through relationships and fulfilling work are invaluable. The post Mosaic Nurses Fill a Unique Role With Unique Rewards appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreIt’s National Volunteer Week, a week-long celebration that recognizes and thanks volunteers for their contributions that positively impact their communities. Three Mosaic volunteers, Joyce Finnell, Pastor Rachel Thorson Mithelman and Tonya Bagwell, describe their experiences giving back. The post Three Mosaic Volunteers Exemplify the Meaning of National Volunteer Appreciation Week appeared first on Mosaic.
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