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Your gifts are life-changing
Imagine that you know what you want but do not know how to make it known to others. That would be frustrating to most of us, wouldn't it?

It was to Seung Lee -- sometimes the frustration even caused him to be aggressive. But with Mosaic's help through music therapy, Seung has learned to make his choices known.

I am happy to share his story with you because his success is possible only through gifts from Mosaic donors like you. No insurance or government assistance pays for the music therapy that is so helpful to many of the people we serve.

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month Mosaic would like to thank businesses that offer employment opportunities that help create a life of possibilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These businesses give someone the chance to earn a paycheck and be valuable, contributing members in their communities. However, they receive much in return, specifically to their bottom line.

Kansas City church opens doors to Mosaic
Thanks to a Kansas City, Kansas church, Mosaic's day program had a temporary home for several months while emergency renovations were needed on its building.

"The pastors really opened up their arms," said Harris Green, Mosaic's Day Service Direct Support Manager. "That touched me. Many places wouldn't do that."

In October 2009, Mosaic in Kansas City found mold in its building and immediately had to suspend the day program until a new location could be found. Green was one of a number of Mosaic staff that spent several days searching and contacting local businesses and churches that might have space available. Within two weeks they found Cornerstone Community Church, located only a few minutes from the Mosaic building, and the church was ready to welcome and serve.

Framing Dreams in Nebraska Mosaic in Framing Dreams in Nebraska as it expands with 11 new homes. Learn the latest news and take a virtual tour of a new home as well as hear from guardians and parents about Mosaic services.

Mosaic is Standing Strong, Looking Ahead
The economic recession has created challenges to Mosaic and other disability service providers as states try to balance budgets by reducing Medicaid responsibilities, the major funding source for Mosaic. But a quick response that focused on three areas -- efficiencies, expansion, and donor growth -- will ensure that Mosaic remains strong.

"Mosaic is financially strong and we are taking the actions necessary to stay strong," said Linda Timmons, Mosaic President and CEO. "Good decisions made in the past, combined with generous donor support and estate gifts, have helped place us in a strong position to weather this storm. Our ministry will not only survive these challenging times, but will come out stronger."

To create efficiencies and trim expenses, Mosaic began making changes at the beginning of 2009. On the national level, Mosaic restructured regions, eliminated open positions, reduced some employee benefits, froze salaries for senior leadership and made many additional changes. Together these changes trimmed more than $4 million in expenses for fiscal year 2010, which began July 1, 2009.