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Art Makes Life Better (and Longer)
We've always believed our VK daily programming was ahead of the curve in many ways, and a recent book offers confirmation of the value of...
Vitalize Kitsap
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Spring 2023 Resources
Here are some resources you might find useful. If you have anything to add, please let us know! Send your resource suggestions to...
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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Who's Who at VK: Georgia
Today I’d like to introduce our newest staff person, Georgia Herren. Georgia is a nurse who started working at VK as an RN in October. ...
Hayley Stoulil
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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All Behavior Is Communication Workshop
This is very short notice, but there's still time to RSVP for this workshop happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th: "Everything you...
rebeccar8
Oct 17, 20221 min read
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Fall 2022 Resources
Check out these incredible programs and opportunities: WSU's ROAR program provides students who have I/DD with a residential college...
rebeccar8
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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Gratitude
We want to thank everyone who donated to Vitalize Kitsap during yesterday's Kitsap Great Give, and everyone who donates to Vitalize...
rebeccar8
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Help Us Grow
It's spring, and VK Members, Staff, Volunteers, and our friend Bella the Doggo are busy weeding and planting, getting the garden around...
Vitalize Kitsap
Apr 13, 20221 min read
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Kitsap County Hike Recommendation: Grand Forest, Bainbridge Island
Vitalize Kitsap Hiking Club members would like to recommend a hike in the Grand Forest on Bainbridge Island. We had beautiful early...
Vitalize Kitsap
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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Another Kind of Masking
As public health laws change in response to lowering Covid-19 rates, many people are taking off their masks and moving about the world...
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Call to Action: Adult Family Home Advocates Needed!
Are you hoping to live in a Specialty Adult Family Home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Or do you know...
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Spread the Word: Inclusion
Join Vitalize Kitsap in the Spread the Word >> Inclusion movement that says, "Our goal is to disrupt this cycle of isolation and...
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 16, 20221 min read
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Washington State Guardianship Law Changes
We know, this isn't the most exciting blog post title ever, but bear with us - Washington State has made some substantial changes to...
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 9, 20222 min read
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Sunflower Lanyard Program
Vitalize Kitsap's own Maria, Arts & Crafts Club lead, holds a bunch of fresh sunflowers
Vitalize Kitsap
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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Local Parks Survey
We're working on our own guide to the wonderful local parks our Vitalize Kitsap Hiking Club visits each week. We're excited to share our...
Vitalize Kitsap
Feb 25, 20221 min read
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Sensory Soothers
We build soothing sensory activities into our Vitalize Kitsap Clubs each day, and wanted to share some of our favorites that you might...
Vitalize Kitsap
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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Update for February, 2022
For the duration of the current covid-19 surge in Kitsap County, we've activated our VK Super Power - FLEXIBILITY! We're still open and...
rebeccar8
Jan 28, 20221 min read
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Giving Tuesday
We've all had a lovely Thanksgiving break, and many of us were able to sit down for a meal with family this year. We're grateful to be...
rebeccar8
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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October Program Notes
We are SO excited about October! Halloween is a Big Deal here at Vitalize Kitsap, and this month our Members and Staff are working...
rebeccar8
Oct 5, 20212 min read
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Watch Us Grow
A note from your web designer. This is all new to us and it is 100% volunteer produced by people who believe in the power of inclusion!...
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Mar 8, 20201 min read
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