2025 Highlights Made Possible By Our Community

A large group of adults gathers around connected wooden tables inside a café with tall windows and hanging lights. Some people are seated while others stand behind the group, smiling toward the camera. Coffee cups, drinks, and small bags rest on the tables, creating a warm and social community atmosphere.

2025 Community Highlights

  • Formed TWO new in-person aphasia conversation groups
  • Launched a PPA CARE PARTNERS Support Group co-facilitated by a speech language pathologist and social worker
  • Hired a part-time staff member to help with program, marketing, outreach and fundraising initiatives
  • Provided more than TEN outreach community events locally, nationally and internationally
  • Hosted ELEVEN in-person social events including Coffee & Connections, pizza party, brewery event and record-breaking gala
  • Co-hosted a FREE financial planning information session with our friends at Mindful Asset Planning
  • Welcomed TWO new group facilitators
  • Included over 125 people living with aphasia or PPA in a program

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