A festive fundraising program is helping adults with developmental disabilities in Waterloo Region.
Members of Adults in Motion have been busy making keychains, cards and more for the holidays.
“We made mini Christmas trees, mini Christmas tree ornaments,” program member Cassie told CTV News.
Adults in Motion offers people with developmental disabilities a chance to learn new skills, socialize and be creative.
Members of Adults in Motion make Christmas ornaments.“These are folks who are looking for something interesting, exciting to do with their days, looking to learn new skills, maintain skills and a lot of social friendships and socializing,” explained executive director Shelley Murphy.
Sale proceeds will go directly back into the program.
“It can be for admissions into different events, it can be for more outings, it can go towards supplies,” said Murphy. “Our members are really driving the decision as to what the money raised goes towards.”
Christmas ornaments made by members of Adults in Motion.
Devitt House in Waterloo has offered to sell the goods.
“I saw how very hard [Adults in …