Charlene's Angels

Charlene's Angels has continued to grow 2021 and 2022. The number of clients served increased from in 2021 to over 46. As the number of clients served increased, the need for additional transportation increased. Charlene's Angels was able to purchase a pre- owned, 15 passenger mini-bus that allows the staff to safely transport clients to and from activities i.e. Bowling, swimming, putt-putt golfing, movie theaters, the indianapolis zoo, apple orchard, petting zoo, sports camp etc. Charlene's Angels continues to use privately owned vehicles to provide addititional transportation when needed. However, as additional resources are accumulated an additional company-owned client transportation vehicle was purchased in 2022. Southland community church continues to offer safe, secure and highly functional occupancy for Charlene's Angels. Several rooms that were originally built for school classrooms are occupied by Charlene's Angels. There are numerous bathrooms, both male and female, that are clean, functional, and within fifty feet of the classrooms. A commercial kitchen, complete with a walk-in cooler and freezer are abailable for charlene angel'Angels's use. Plenty of parking is available and an exclusive, secure entry door is available for the staff and clients of Charlene's Angels. The staff at southland community church is highly supportive of the program and provide encouragement and special accomodations as needed. The southland staff add special value to Charlene's Angels. Chalrene's Angels was able to make improvements to the main office as well as the parking lot where the busses are parked. Charlene's Angels continues to offer group exercise in the form of zumba, as well as a more traditional exercise opportunity multiple times a week. Swimming is offered during the summer months. Functional academics, cooking, social development, self-care skills, independent living skills are offered daily. Charlene's Angels periodically surveys staff, clients and guardians. Charlene's Angels obtained a "very satisfied" ranking from the clients, staff and guardians in 2021 and 2022.