
A faith-based enrichment program enhancing the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
ART
Chela has taught art throughout Kern County for over 20 years. Chela teaches GRACE participants how to express their creativity using the elements of art. They create projects inspired by classical works, varying cultures, and their own personal lives.




COOKING
Crystal Marin, Kern County Superintendent of Schools, and Ursula Jaso, GRACE Mentor teach cooking skills. Each month Crystal explains the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables and provides a recipe for your participants to use. Ursula leads our weekly cooking and baking sessions - which is a participant favorite.




MUSIC
GRACE Mentor, Ursula Jaso, and volunteer, Diane McConnell guide our participants in weekly musical activities.



POUND FIT
Laura Elrod is a certified Pound Fit Instructor. We enjoy weekly fun as we MOVE, ROCK, PLAY, and MAKE NOISE!




Bible Study
GRACE participants are growing deeper in their faith through various teaching techniques. Each lesson includes skits, visuals, worship, and interactive exercises based on the Friendship Ministries curriculum.




BALLROOM DANCE
Ballroom Dance offers much more than dancing. We are learning proper etiquette & gaining confidence as we share in a large group. Boyd Binninger, our lead dance instructor, is assisted by the amazing & talented Stacey Loubey and Pat Swenson. These dedicated volunteers glide our participants across the floor for weekly FUN!

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