Oasis Community Membership or Supporting Membership - $45/year

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Membership has its advantages! 

 

• Members-only social and educational events

• Friendship building events for member young adults

• Annual camping event for members.

• Social activities for parents only such as: dinners out, wine tasting, etc.

• Networking and connections with others in the Community Member Group

• Social activities: potluck dinners, game night, movie night, ice cream socials, bingo, etc.

• Recreational activities: adaptive biking, bowling, mini-golf, YMCA monthly activities, etc.

• ACT Access events: Events at Meijer Gardens, theater tickets, museums, shows, etc.

• Email list and newsletter about Oasis events in the community, including events from our community navigation partners: The ARC, ASK, Disability Advocates, Beyond26, Puzzle Partners, West Michigan Down Syndrome Assoc. and YMCA programs for disabled adults.

• Workshops by community partners:  YMCA Weave workshop and Mindful approach for dealing with family stress and isolation

• Facebook Group

• Requirement to volunteer for one activity, event, committee, or board position per year.

• The ability to serve as a board or committee member on a board that is:

1. Making connections with local developers to create alternative housing options,

2. Working with municipalities like Grand Rapids and Holland to provide more housing and transportation opportunities,

3. Making community connections with other like groups to combine resources and offer more programs without duplicating programs,

4. Pursuing grants to further develop the plan of community living for our uniquely abled adult family members.

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