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~Placing one foot in front of the other, I've climbed to higher lengths. Reaching beyond my own limitations, to show my inner strength. No obstacle too hard, for this warrior to overcome. I’m just a man on a mission, to prove my disability hasn’t won.~ Robert M. Hensel
~Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times.~
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Welcome to Small Steps in Speech
Executive Director, Amanda Charney and her students display the flag made from the children’s footprints and handprints. This flag was created for SSG Marc J. Small as a symbol of her work and their pride of country while he served in Afghanistan.
This non-profit foundation was created in memory and in honor of Staff Sgt Marc J. Small who was killed in action in February of 2009 while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Small Steps in Speech assists children with speech and language disorders by funding supplemental therapies and treatments for individuals as well as grants to charitable organizations who serve children with communicative disorders. Our goal is to give children the chance to better express themselves in the world in which we live.
Small Steps in Speech has provided more than 60 grants and over $120,000 to children across the country who have speech and language disorders. We are privileged to say that we have provided children the opportunity to receive speech and language therapy for months, and even a year, to help improve their communication.
| Dear Amanda & SSIS Board of Trustees,
Words cannot express how grateful we are that you have chosen us for such a generous grant. I truly feel like I have won the lottery. When a diagnosis of autism happens to a middle class family the helpless, desperate feeling that you have is heartwrenching. We once thought we had "GREAT" health insurance- until a diagnosis of autism pretty much shuts us out. The therapy you have granted us will help us so much and I just wanted to thank you and your wonderful organization. Our Izzy will be able to make huge strides thanks to you and would love to keep you updated on the progress you have helped us achieve. What a wonderful way to remember Staff Sgt. Marc Small. You have all truly blessed us!
Sincerely,
Kerrie
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Small Steps is now a member of the United Way Donor Choice program! Select 49531 and your donation will be designated to Small Steps in Speech! Thank you for helping to give the gift of speech to a child...one small step at a time.
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How Can We Help You?
Do you know a child who would benefit from additional services or treatment? Perhaps you know an organization that serves children with communicative disorders? Please share our information with them and consider applying for a grant.
All Speech Language Pathologists - if you know of any child who would benefit from financial assistance to help with their communication where insurance does not cover, nominate them today!
How Can You Help Us?
Small Steps in Speech is privately funded through individual donations and fundraising activities. We invite you to support our work with children through either an individual donation, by participating in one of our fundraising activities or by holding your own fundraiser to support Small Steps in Speech. You can change the life of not only a child but also their family with the gift of improved communication.
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“As SSIS has reached it's third year running, the Board of Directors would like to thank our many supporters who believe in this foundation as well as those who are applying for a grant - you all have a story to tell. We are grateful for this experience in so many ways as we help children, while keeping the memory of SSG Marc Small alive.”
- Amanda Charney, Executive Director |
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