🌷 Empowered Connections: April 2025 Events & Resources for Oregon’s IDD Community

Empowered Services | April 2025

This April, Empowered Services continues our heartfelt mission to uplift individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and their families across Oregon. We’re honored to walk alongside you—offering inclusive events, vital resources, and meaningful moments of connection.

Whether you’re looking for support, celebration, or community, this month’s calendar is filled with opportunities to engage, grow, and thrive together. Let’s make April a month of empowerment, joy, and belonging.

🎳 Empowered Services Bowling Events

Let the good times roll! Our weekly bowling events continue this April — bringing fun, friendships, and community connection. Whether you’re new to bowling or a regular, everyone is invited to join the fun!

Bowling Locations & Times:

📍 Wilsonville Bullwinkles – $5 per session
Every Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

📍 Sherwood Langers – $4 per session
Every Tuesday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

📍 Salem TheRec – $4 per session
Every Friday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Come for the laughs, cheers, and connections — and let’s make April a month of strikes and smiles! 🎉

🔗 For more information, visit: www.empowered-services.org

 

Easter Egg Hunt:

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Emergency Preparedness: Resources and Strategies for Families:

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April Empowered Newsletter – A Month of Hope, Celebration & Community! 🌸✨

April is a season of renewal, joy, and empowerment! This month’s Empowered Newsletter is packed with inspiration, recognition, and exciting updates you won’t want to miss!

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🌍 Happy Autism Awareness Day
🧩 April 2, 2025

Today—and every day—we celebrate the beautiful diversity of minds and the incredible strength, creativity, and spirit of those on the Autism Spectrum.

Let us move beyond awareness into understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Let us listen with open hearts, advocate with compassion, and create spaces where every person feels safe, seen, and supported.

💙 Together, we can build a world where neurodiversity is not just recognized—but celebrated.

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What’s Inside This Month’s Newsletter?

🌿 The History of Easter – Dive into the powerful story of resurrection, hope, and new beginnings, reminding us all that no matter the challenge, renewal is possible.

🎉 Sandi’s Birthday Celebration – Join us as we celebrate Sandi, a cherished part of our community, and reflect on the joy and impact she brings to those around her.

⭐ Star of the Month: Betty Aflleje – This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Betty, an extraordinary individual making a difference. Get to know her story, her journey, and why she’s an inspiration to us all!

📆 Exciting Events & Resources – From community gatherings to must-have resources, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed, engaged, and empowered this season.

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💙 Your Compassion Can Change a Life.

Every smile, every breakthrough, every moment of joy—you can be part of it.
At Empowered Services, we believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you won’t just be doing a job—you’ll be making a difference that lasts a lifetime.

✨ If you have a heart for service and a passion for uplifting others, we want YOU on our team.

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👉 Apply today and become a light in someone’s world.

🔗 https://empoweredservices.bamboohr.com/careers

Together, let’s empower possibilities.

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📖 Read or download the full newsletter now!

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With love,
Empowered Services
Inspiration. Opportunity. Support.