Always You Giving Community

Always You isn’t just a nonprofit—it’s a revolution of possibility, breaking barriers and transforming lives for individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, and our communities. Through programs like the Pillars of Excellence and the Caregiver Academy, we are creating pathways to independence, empowerment, and a future without limits.

Why Your Support Matters Now

The transition to adulthood is challenging for anyone—but for young adults with disabilities, it often means facing barriers that limit their dreams. Despite the promises of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, systemic gaps persist:

• Only 32% of working-age adults with disabilities are employed, compared to 77% of those without disabilities.
• Over 70% of young adults with disabilities express a desire to work, yet opportunities remain scarce.
• Caregivers dedicate an average of 24 hours per week to care, with 60% experiencing emotional stress and 40% reporting financial strain.

At Always You, we’re transforming these challenges into triumphs.

What Makes Always You Different?

Through our groundbreaking partnership with the Community College of Beaver County, we offer participants a lived college experience, integrating:

• Career readiness and entrepreneurship programs that prepare them for meaningful opportunities.
• Social connection and mentorship, fostering a sense of belonging.
• Innovative technology, including an interactive app to enhance accessibility and care.
• Community integration, exposing participants to new experiences and cultures while building independence.

Always You’s approach is holistic, forward-thinking, and designed to inspire real, measurable change.

Your Support Creates Transformations

When you support Always You, you’re directly investing in:

• The Pillars of Excellence: Empowering individuals with disabilities through career training, financial literacy, wellness education, and community integration.
• The Caregiver Academy: Providing caregivers with wellness retreats, respite services, and resilience coaching to ensure they thrive alongside their loved ones.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Developing innovative tools to connect individuals and families with life-changing resources.
• A Proven Model for Integration: Expanding our transformative programs to underserved communities locally and globally.

Real Lives, Real Stories

Meet Oliver. After losing his father, Oliver felt adrift, unsure of how to navigate life on his own. With the support of Always You’s Pillars of Excellence, he gained career coaching, mentorship, and life skills training that transformed his future.

Today, Oliver lives independently, is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, and is planning a trip to London to explore his dream of becoming a detective like his hero, Sherlock Holmes.

Your support creates stories like Oliver’s every day.

Be Part of the Always You Movement

Act now to help us redefine what’s possible. Your involvement drives real, measurable change:

• Donate Now: Every gift directly powers programs that transform lives.
• Share Our Mission: Use your voice to inspire others and amplify our reach.
• Volunteer: Mentor participants, lead workshops, or lend your expertise.
• Champion Inclusion: Rally your network to multiply your impact and expand our reach.

Imagine the Future We Can Build Together

Picture a world where:

• Young adults with disabilities achieve their full potential.
• Caregivers thrive, finding balance and the support they need.
• Communities embrace inclusion, ensuring opportunities for everyone.

This is the vision we’re making a reality—where barriers become opportunities, and every individual is empowered to thrive.

Let’s Redefine What’s Possible

Your support fuels this movement. Together, we are reshaping potential, uplifting families, and inspiring communities to unite for lasting change.

Be part of something extraordinary—join us today and create a brighter, more inclusive future.

With Gratitude,

Ondréa L. Burton
Founder & CEO, Always You

✉️ Email: legacy@alwaysyou.org
📱 Phone: 412.676.2894
🌐 Website: www.alwaysyou.org

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