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Check here for program closings and delays. All programs are currently operating on their normal schedule.

All Day Programs are closed on Monday, 9/1/08, in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and pleasant holiday.

Help us save our resources! Contact mtyler@athelasinst.org to provide your email address. We will only use your information to send you important notices and information from Athelas.

We are in desperate need of laptop computer donations. The best computers will be running Windows XP, be network ready and have CD rom drives. Please contact Pat Owens if you are able to donate.

The 08/09 Operating Calendar is ready. Downloadable copy, fy08/09 Operating Calendar. Copies were distributed on the vans.

The summer 2008 edition of The Advocate is out! Parents can look for copies to be distributed on the vans or a downloadable version is available below.

Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus, Columbia Council 7559. Their Annual "Tootsie Roll" Campaign earned $593.63 in much needed funds to help support our mission and the individuals we serve.

A message from our Executive Director

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May 29, 2008 Dear Friends & Supporters of Athelas, Two years ago, we embarked on the implementation of new communication and technology tools, more specifically, a new telephone system with voice over internet (VOIP) services. This system was designed to link our satellite programs to our main office. These links provide access to our main file server, where we maintain records electronically, as well as free site to site telephone service. Sometime after the last site was added to the system, we began to experience static and both incoming and outgoing calls cut off, particularly at our Gwynn Oak site. Much to both yours and our frustration, many solutions have been initiated by our telephone service provider, none of which have fully addressed the problems. Recently, some new technology equipment has been created which, I am informed, will correct the aforementioned problems. We anticipate resolution by mid-June. I apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during this difficult time and appreciate your anticipated understanding and patience. Sincerely, Raymond D. Jordan, Jr. Executive Director Athelas Institute, Inc.	Winter 2004	Summer 2005	Winter 2005
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			Please join the Residential Services Department in wishing our Special Olympics Track Team the best of luck in the State Championships, held at Towson State University, on June 6th - 8th. Also, a special thanks to all of the staff and families who have provided much needed support and encouragment through all of this year's events. Thank you for your time and your generosity. From left our athletes are Peter Reider, Scott Byrum, Kevin Gold and DeVaugh McNeil.