About Us
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers respite to caregivers, and provides a caring, safe place for loved ones to go during the day.
About Us
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama is a nonprofit organization established to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provide opportunities for those participants to thrive and be engaged in social and recreational activities.
The need for our services within this community is great. With high numbers of local individuals with special needs, an increased number of families that have relocated to our area due to school-aged services, and the number of families in need of support, the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers services to those families and individuals in a number of ways.
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama offers respite to caregivers, and provides a caring, safe place for loved ones to go during the day. Our program alleviates hardships, as caregivers are able to work with peace of mind knowing that their loved ones are cared for during the day.
Who We Serve
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities residing in Lee, Chambers, Tallapoosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock and Russell Counties in Alabama and Muscogee, Harris, and Troup Counties in Georgia.
Our Goal
When the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama was founded, the Mothers on Mission created a set of general standards they wanted in a program for their children when they grew up. These are the standards adopted by EFEA that serve as the cornerstone for that mission:
We will meet the needs of our participants:
- by spending time to get to know how our participants think, behave, and express their feelings.
- by differentiating instruction to create a thriving environment.
- through the use of individualized tools, resources, and activities.
- by teaching values, beliefs, and positive attitudes in addition to life skills.
- by having high learning expectations paired with social and emotional support.
- by building their tolerance of other’s differences and confidence with their own skills.
- by respecting parents’ and/or guardians’ roles in the process.
Our Mission
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama provides a program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These individuals meet regularly to experience a broad range of social, recreational and educational activities designed to promote healthy living, support social relationships, explore the arts, improve functional skills and foster community involvement.
Our History
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama was founded through the efforts of four Auburn women in 2012. Read their story here.
Our Programs and Services
Learn about the various programs and services offered by The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama. Read more here.
Staff
Dana Stewart, Executive Director of Programs
Samantha Bradshaw, Director of Development
Kelsie Billings, Program Assistant
Shambria Stoll, Program Assistant
Chris Garner, Program Assistant
Blake McCoy, Program Assistant
Board Members
Ashley Benson- President
Kate Simmon- Vice-President
Reilly Williamson- Secretary
John Lawrence- Treasurer
Samantha Bradshaw
Ouida Lawrence
Kim Hudson
Beth Jones
Bill Scott
Katherine Porter
Beth Stewart
Michael Otwell
Crawford Tatum
Larry Thorne
Embry Burrus
Jim Hunt
Bradon Rogers
Matt McClanahan
501(c)(3) Status
The Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Our tax ID# is 45-5344209. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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