We want to support our teams and the individuals we serve in reaching their dreams - no matter how big or small.
We launched the Dream Project in 2022 as an additional benefit to all employees at Sample Supports. In 2023, we launched this program for all people in services.
The mission behind the Dream Project is to model, encourage, and practice personal goal setting and achievement in our workforce with the intention of replicating those skills with the individuals we serve.
The mission behind the Dream Project is to model, encourage, and practice personal goal setting and achievement in our workforce with the intention of replicating those skills with the individuals we serve.
How exactly will we do that?
With the launch of the Dream Project, Sample Supports will be providing social and emotional support, funding, and coaching to all employees and individuals in services to help them reach their personal/professional dreams.
Meet some of our team members who achieved their dreams so far!
Alexa is on her 2nd dream! Alexa was a camp counselor at the City of Boulder's EXPAND Program after college and always wanted to find a way to get involved again. Alexa's dream was to volunteer with the Adaptive Waterski Program! She was trained to rescue, start, and support people in riding adaptive skis across Boulder Reservoir. Alexa hopes to return every summer.
Rob's dream was to participate in his 3rd National Showcase for adaptive ice skating in Boston. Sample Supports was able to support Rob in achieving this dream by having a familiar provider go on the trip to provide respite services and support with hotel costs. Here is what Rob had to share! "This is my 3rd National Showcase, this year in Boston. I had so much fun performing with my friends, Rowan & Grace. My routines were to Les Misérables and The Prom. I got 1st place! On my days off I went to downtown Boston & Cape Cod. Thank you Sample Supports for making it possible for me to go to the National Showcase with my friends!"
Corie is a Behavior Specialist and has a passion for creating art. Corie's dream is to develop a business that incorporates her artwork. To start her dream, Sample Supports is helping Corie develop an LLC and learn more about creating the base to grow her business. As one of her projects, Corie also created and sold the artwork below that will be featured in our Longmont Day Program office. We're excited to see where this launch takes her!
Alexa is our CEO at Sample Supports. Her dream focused on personal and professional growth through exploring nature, conquering new challenges, and learning to adapt to new learning environments. Alexa successfully completed her dream by backpacking the Cirque of the Towers loop with a group of professional adventurous women. Sample Supports helped provide Alexa with gear, unplugged PTO, and emotional support along the way!
Carilyn is a Behavior Specialist in Northern Colorado. Carilyn has always dreamt of flying a plane and until recently felt her dream may be unattainable. Sample Supports assisted Carilyn with funding to get started on her certification and coursework as well as with emotional support cheering her on along the way. Carilyn is working through her Ground Training Module and the sky is truly the limit for what she can accomplish. We cannot wait to see Carilyn continue to soar!
Anna is our Payroll Specialist at Sample Supports. Anna's dream focused on her love of metal working and developing a side hustle business of her own. Sample Supports helped Anna with funding and social support to complete metalworking class so she can create hew own pieces of jewelry. Anna's goal is to give back to the individuals at Sample Supports by hosting a metalworking class during day program. We cannot wait to see how big Anna's dream gets as she continues to take on more shop work!
Miranda is a Behavior Specialist in Northern Colorado. Miranda's Dream has been to increase her solo hiking and backpacking skills. Sample Supports provided funding for new gear including a GPS communication device and outdoor safety training. Miranda hopes to take her first solo adventure this summer!
Mischa is a Residential Coordinator in Boulder County. Mischa's Dream is to hike to Via Alpina Trail through the Swiss Alps. This dream is going to take training and preparation. To help Mischa prepare, Sample Supports is providing encouragement through social support plus some ultra lite gear to ensure Mischa is ready for the elements.
