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Toward Independence marks 50 years, showcases hydroponic garden and accessibility plans to Xenia council
Summary
Toward Independence described five decades of services, local employment and new accessible-park plans at the March 12 Xenia City Council meeting. A self-advocate emphasized the importance of advocacy; the nonprofit invited tours and seeks partners for its hydroponic and aquaponic initiatives.
A representative of Toward Independence told the Xenia City Council on March 12 that the nonprofit has been operating for 50 years, serves roughly 200 people across six counties and employs about 350 people, including about 95 with Xenia ZIP codes. The group outlined day programs, group homes, a remote support service and plans for a fully accessible park with a hoped-for 2027 groundbreaking.
The presenter said the organization supports residents through a range of services — ‘‘we have about 40 people who Monday…
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