Community Partner: Exceptional Foundation
In the month of September, Welcomed Co™ will highlight local organizations we partner with to create a more welcoming world.
*The information below was obtained from
The Exceptional Foundation Website.*
The Exceptional Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides year-round social and recreational services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
Their programs focus on unique opportunities to promote healthy living, improve life skills, support social relationships, and foster community involvement. They strive to enrich the well-being of families and caregivers by offering a healthy and safe environment where their loved ones may thrive.
The Exceptional Foundation offers full day programming for adults and after-school and summer programming for school-age children at its facility in Homewood, AL
History
The Exceptional Foundation was established in 1993 to serve individuals with special needs in the Greater Birmingham area by targeting social and recreational objectives not met by educational institutions or the community at large. Initially, a small group of individuals with special needs were organized to meet on a daily basis at a Homewood Parks and Recreation facility. Over the years, rising enrollment numbers created the need for a larger meeting space. After three successful capital campaigns, the Jay Harbert Youth Center was built, expanding their building to 32,235 square feet and allowing them to increase youth enrollment numbers.
The Exceptional Foundation currently serves over 700 individuals with special needs annually and provides year round social and recreational services for individuals ranging in age from 5 to 81.
Participants
The Exceptional Foundation strives to facilitate the social lives of the individuals they serve through daily programs for adults, after-school and summer camp programs for youth, night and weekend events, and Saturday sports leagues as well as Special Olympics Sports and other various clubs and enrichment activities.
Adult Programs
The Exceptional Foundation offers a wide variety of activities to meet the unique and individual needs and ability levels of program participants. Some opportunities for adults include daily programs Monday through Thursday, sports programs, night and weekend outings, dances, and much more. Read more about the adult programs by clicking the links below:
Youth Program
Youth programs are available for school-age children. Activities include after-school sports leagues, art and music camps, field trips, cooking lessons, yoga, weekend events. An 8-week summer camp is also included during the months of June and July. Read more about the youth activities by clicking the links below:
Fundraisers
For more information , please contact us at
information@exceptionalfoundation.org.
Photo: "Group of friends with intellectual disabilities" by LPETTET
