Walk, Run or Golf for Michigan's Most Unique Farm for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

ST. CLAIR, Mich. & SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - April 15, 2016 - PRLog -- One Southeast Michigan organization is making a unique and needed difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The community is embracing it as clients, who are called farmers, are traveling from various areas of Metro Detroit and the Thumb area to this special place.

Special Dreams Farm, a working farm providing meaningful work for adults with developmental disabilities, announces its events and foundation grants for the second quarter of 2016. President and Founding Member Larry Collette said, "We are grateful for the support that enables us to grow our program and serve the many adults who may otherwise live in isolation without many productive activities. Whether you have a disability or not, nothing diminishes a person's quality of life like feeling unproductive."

The following grants were recently awarded to Special Dreams Farm: The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan provided $39,550 to expand programming; The Community Foundation of St. Clair provided $10,000 for administration; ITC Corp. provided $10,000 to support programming; an anonymous donor provided $3,000 and The Gannett Foundation provided $1,500.

Collette is inviting the community to engage with the farm through tours, volunteerism and events. Join Special Dreams Farm this spring and walk, run or golf to support its mission.

Join the 8th Annual Special Dreams Farm 5K Walk & Run, presented by Humana on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The event takes place at Stony Creek Metro Park at Eastwood Beach, 4300 Main Park Drive in Shelby Charter Township. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 9:00 a.m. with the walk immediately after. Register online at www.runsignup.com and enter "Special Dreams Farm." Donation is $30.00 in advance or $35.00 the day of. There is a $10.00 fee to enter the park.

Todd Miller, Executive at Humana, said, "We believe in the mission of Special Dreams Farm and know the organization is improving the lives of its farmers. It has been our privilege to support such a giving organization."

For golfing enthusiasts, play golf at one of the best clubs in the state. On Saturday, June 4, 2016, the 8th Annual Dream Maker Golf Outing takes place at St. Clair Golf Club at 1714 North River Road in St. Clair, Michigan. The cost is $125.00 per golfer and includes green fees, carts, driving range, practice, lunch and dinner. Individuals and groups may register in advance at www.specialdreamsfarm.org or by calling 586.615.3518.

ABOUT SPECIAL DREAMS FARM

Special Dreams Farm (SDF) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2004 in honor of Larry and Mary Collette's son, Greg, who is on the autism spectrum. When Greg graduated from the public school system at age 26, the Collettes found out first-hand how few programs existed for developmentally disabled adults. The beautiful 31-acre farm provides day programs where farmers learn independent living skills, agriculture, animal care, social and recreational interaction in a safe, non-competitive setting. SDF is completely dependent upon volunteers and the financial support of foundations, corporations, small businesses, and individuals to carry out its mission of providing quality programs and services in a unique, natural environment for developmentally disabled adults.

Special Dreams Farm is located at 6524 Fred W. Moore Highway, St. Clair, MI 48079. Tours can be arranged in advance by calling 248.268.4146 or emailing peggygoodwin@goodwinconsulting.us.

For more information, visit http://specialdreamsfarm.org.