LEO is a non-profit organization which fosters a community that fully engages people with developmental disabilities based on their individual choices in all areas of community life.
Recent News
Challenge Race
 
Join us for the Challenge Race and other summer events, scheduled July
14, 2007 in Issaquah and August
18, 2007 in Sammamish. For more information, to volunteer or to make reservations, please call Leo Finnigan at 425-392-5682.
Newsletter
for Spring 2007 is now available
Mission Statement
LEO , a community-based non-profit organization, works to support individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their life style goals through supportive housing, recreation and employment opportunities and community education.
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LEO
Registered Nonprofit Corporation UBI # 601-199914
Registered with Washington State Charities Program # 9049
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Accomplishments
- Continued our partnership with Polygon Northwest Company—each new home buyer receives a survey from Polygon along with our brochure. A donation is made to LEO for each completed survey returned to the company.
- The Rose House is still receiving rave reviews county wide, for its excellent operation. Thank you, Amy!
- The Community Consulting Project guided us through a comprehensive board development process, resulting in the development of our strategic plan.
- Sponsored two Community Meetings for parents, the April forum and Ray Jensen in October discussing Social Security issues.
- Conducted a community survey interviewing about 50 parents on their wishes for their children with developmental disabilities.
Upcoming Events
June 8, 9 and 10th, 2007 Sammamish Rotary
White Elephant Sale at Pink Mansion; 9 to 5
daily (Benefits LEO)
July 18, 2007 CAST (Catch a Special
Thrill) yearly fishing event for kids with
special needs; Contact Christina Schaper or
Crystal Vernor at 425-251-3202
Challenge Derby Car Races
For registration for those with special needs please contact Leo Finnigan at 425-392-5682
- July 14, 2007 Presented by LEO and
the Issaquah Rotary Club in Issaquah at
the Community Center
- August 18, 2007 Presented by LEO and the Sammamish Rotary
Club in the City of Sammamish at Discovery
Elementary School
Contact Information
If you are interested in more information or would like to learn about volunteer opportunities contact:
Rose Finnegan, Board of Directors
PO Box 117
Issaquah, WA 98027
425-392-5682
finneganrm@aol.com
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact:
Mike Ernst, Fundraising Chair
425-747-3039
carjw@aol.com
If you are interested in adding your name to the LEO mailing list or have suggestions about this website, please contact:
David N.
Zeitlin, Webmaster
425-836-4820
davidzeitlin@comcast.net
Local Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Resource List (Dec. 2005)
Online resources
Issaquah Community Center Programs
Arc of King County Upcoming Events and resources
Skiforall
Yoga Barn
Washington State’s Fathers Network
Asperger’s Northwest
Washington State Special Education Coalition
Sibling Support Project
Parents Connect
Ability Online Support Connecting kids with special needs for friendship and support
Financial Planning for your child with Special Needs
Parents Helping Parents
Autism
Society of Washington
Harriet Ott - swim lessons on the Issaquah
Plateau
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LEO Board of Directors
Larry Kimble - President
Becky Kitz - Treasurer
Natalie Brodeur - Secretary
Rose Finnegan - Past President
Ann Dennis
Angela Dews
Mike Ernst
Susan Halperin
Renee Thornton
Nancy
Whitaker
Advisory Members
Carla Emigh
Steve Gierke
Janet Howe
Christine Kipp
Jane Searing
Committees
Housing
Education
Development
Finance
Recreation
If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please contact Rose Finnegan at 425-392-5682
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