Krysilis is an amazing organization. Throughout Central Iowa, Krysilis is helping people with disabilities live independently and up to their fullest potential.
And our administration was proud to work with them to help improve services in Clarion. Thanks to a $350,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Krysilis was able to expand their facility here. As a result, individuals with disabilities have better access to the tools and resources they need to gain new skills, join the workforce and lead active, independent lives.
After saying a few words, we took a tour of their facility. They have a greenhouse which is teaching folks gardening skills, and we visited their work area, where people are doing vocational training.
One of the really neat things they are doing is sewing pillowcases. They are doing this in honor of Aaron Eihlerts, the boy from neighboring Eagle Grove that died in the horrible tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Camp. One of Aaron's Boy Scout projects was to sew pillowcases for area hospitals. After his death, Krysilis took up his work and has made hundreds of pillowcases - including some that went to Iraq.
Our goal during this difficult economic time is to make sure that every Iowan - regardless of their life circumstances - who wants a job has a job. And thanks to Krysilis, we are helping to make that goal a reality.One side note- I think I just ate the best pecan roll of my life!! Way to go Clarion Krysilis.
Well, we are off again. This time, we are heading on to Hampton to see the kids at their preschool program.
Until next time,
Patty
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