An important Hilton Head Island community-outreach effort celebrates 15-years of service. "Programs for Exceptional People," known as PEP, is a wonderful non-profit organization created to offer Southern Beaufort County adults with special needs, the opportunity to experience new activities and training, along the road to the ideal outcome, hopefully becoming more self-sufficient. Mr. Harold Watson summed up the mission best when he said: "PEP is about providing opportunities for a life of independence, for a life of ability, for a life of dignity, for one of choices."
Over 40 special-needs attendees receive help with reading, writing and social skills, the kinds of things most folks take for granted. The goal for many is to prepare for, and find, employment. Several are already working at PEP's work activity center, processing bulk mail for several businesses.
Our thanks to all those associated with the Hilton Head Island Programs for Exceptional People initiative, from staff, to funding sources, to the actual center participants, who grow in their abilities by the day. It doesn't get any better than making meaningful opportunities for our neighbors in need.
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