TRUE CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS INC

In 2025 True Connections Community Programs, Inc. provided services to twenty-nine adults, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weve made a positive change to our staff-to-client ratio. We are now operating at a 1:3 ratio instead of 1:4. This means each staff member will be working with fewer clients at one staff to three clients, allowing us to give more personalized attention and care to everyone. Additionally, this new ratio provides more space in our vehicles during community outings, so our clients can travel more comfortably without feeling squished.Our program emphasizes client choices on activities they wish to engage in. Clients also work on their social and friendship building skills through a variety of engaging activities such as crafts, games, and science experiments. Our program allows our clients to focus on developing independent living skills through practical experiences like grocery shopping, meal preparation, sewing, and budgeting.Healthy eating and habits are a cornerstone of our program. To support overall well-being, we start each day with morning exercises, helping our clients begin their days energized and strong. We also teach kitchen safety and promote nutritious choices. Four days a week, clients and staff collaborate to prepare healthy lunches packed with vegetables, proteins, and fruits. We also encourage limiting consumption of sodas, candy, and junk food throughout the week. Fridays serve as our fun cheat day, where clients get to buy a lunch and can indulge in a soda along with their meal. Community integration plays another vital role in our program. We provide daily opportunities for clients to engage with the community through trips to grocery stores, coffee shops, thrift stores, and retail outlets. Moreover, we have initiated volunteer activities, such as park clean-up projects, to foster a sense of community service and environmental responsibility. Fridays are our big adventure day of the week. Clients look forward to exploring some of their favorite destinations on Fridays like Old Sacramento, Nut Tree Plaza, Rowland Freedom Center, movie theaters, museums, and art galleries. These excursions help serve as practical lessons in money management.We are proud of the strides we have made this year and remain committed to assisting our clients through meaningful, engaging, and community-oriented activities.