Thanks for making party possible

To the editor:
We are absolutely thrilled to have the support of the Jay County community this year for Jay Community Partners’ annual holiday party.
With your help, Jay Community Partners hosted a Merry Grinchmas themed party Dec. 4 for more than 225 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Jay Community Partners would like to celebrate by recognizing the following partnership of our donors and volunteers.   
Donors include Bryant Wesleyan Church, Cincinnatus League, Clear Chiropractic, Jayland Arc, Portland Rotary Club, Williamson, Spencer, and Penrod Funeral Home, Progressive Office Supply, Alexander Financial Group Raymond James & Associates, Gamma Nu Sorority, Asbury United Methodist Church, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Jay County REMC, Jim Sinclair, Jim Wright Insurance, Lena McShane, The Flower Nook, Fisher Meats, Christina’s Balloon Creations, Custom Cakes by Bran-Dee Sparrow, Tom Brinkerhoff & Family, Amy VanLue Photography, Indiana Professional Management Group, Individual Support Services, Advocacy Links, Agape Respite Care, Meridian Health Services, Opportunities for Positive Growth, The Arc of Indiana, and Jay-Randolph Developmental Services.
Volunteers included Pastor Paul VanCise, Amy VanLue, Kendra Harris, Kay and Clarel Strausburg, Amy and Nathan Myers and family, Lacey  and Maebry Ninde, Vickie Daniels, Jody Williamson, Judan Judo Club, Immaculate Conception Catholic Youth Organization, Jay Civic Theatre, Ashley Cosner’s advanced nutrition and wellness class from Jay County High School, Rita Flick, Brittany Flick, Beth Burris, Billie Hammond, Brittany Watson, Vickie Brotherton, Carol and Randy Elzey, Diane Murphy, Amy Barrett,  Gayle Broadwater, Jay Community Partner’s Ladies Night Members, Kenzie VanLue, Kylie VanLue, Libby Davidson, Marge Hirschy, Mariah Lawrence, Mark Coppola, Ruth Davidson, Sandy Lawrence, Sheila Wolford, Sheron McClung, Susan McGee, Susie Martin, Teresa Bowen, Willie Skiver and Zoey Brotherton.  
Jay Community Partners is a group of volunteers whose mission is to bring the community together on issues important to people with disabilities. Through our efforts of engagement, education and networking, we hope that individuals can fully participate in their community. To learn more about the mission of Jay Community Partners, please contact us on Facebook or by email at jaycommunitypartners @gmail.com.
We are deeply grateful for your support and dedication to the individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in our community.  
Warm regards,
Kathy Davidson-Lawrence and Laura Strausburg-Smith