Hi there,

Fall is upon us. Many look to fall with a frown. The summer is over, winter is around the corner, and gardens are beginning to die - at least in the northern hemisphere where we all live. It is my favorite time of the year, though. I think about fall with a smile. There is a crispness in the air, the newness of the school year is fresh, and it is a time to harvest all that we have sown over the summer. I feel fall is the beginning of the annual earth cycle. For me, fall brings reflection and calm.

In Case You Missed It On iAspire

Your Insights, Our Growth: Employee Satisfaction Survey

Your voice matters! We're committed to creating a workplace where you thrive, and to do that, we need your input! We invite you to share your thoughts on the Employee Satisfaction Survey that is open until September 30th. The survey is completely confidential, and your honesty plays a crucial role in helping Aspire to be an even better place to work. 

Aspire Welcomes Eva Muiruri, Senior Director of Program Operations in Maryland

Aspire is thrilled to announce Eva Muiruri as the new Senior Director of Program Operations in Maryland. Eva brings many years of experience leading services for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her commitment to the people we employ and support shines through her accomplishments. 

Now Accepting Applications to Turn Your Idea Into Reality

If you have a great idea to support individuals, a group, or an Aspire program and need a little financial assistance to make it happen, we invite you to submit your grant application to the Community Giving Fund today! Applications for the Fall 2023 grant period will be accepted until October 16th! 

NH Home Provider Nominated for HCP of the Year

Congratulations to Sarah Carey Barbosa on their recent nomination for Home Care Provider (HCP) of the Year by the New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities. Sarah has dedicated over a decade of her life to serving as an HCP at Aspire, and her significant contributions to the community make her an excellent choice for this high recognition. 

September Record Review: Clinical Record and Individual Protections

Positive clinical supports promote quality of life, decrease problem behavior, and support community integration. Your location or someone you work with may be identified for internal review this month.

Upcoming Events

Get Ready, Open Enrollment is Happening This October!

Open Enrollment is just around the corner, starting on Friday, October 27th, and running until Monday, November 13th. To ensure you have the opportunity to get all the information to make informed decisions about your benefits and coverage, we will be offering in-person meetings during the first week in every state, followed by virtual meetings from November 6th to 10th. For those with specific questions or individual concerns, one-on-one 15-minute sessions will be available throughout the entire Open Enrollment period. 

So mark your calendars, and get ready to make informed decisions about your future.

Aspire Community Meeting

September 27 • Virtual
10 AM or 2:30 PM

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Aspire Holiday
October 9

CGF Grant Application Due

Fall 2023 Deadline
October 16

Celebrations & Aspirations

Anniversaries

Congratulations to our colleagues who are celebrating milestones at Aspire this month.

Promotions

Congratulations to Aspire employees who were promoted to new roles in August.

New Team Members

Welcome to our new colleagues. We’re so glad you’ve chosen to join the Aspire Living & Learning community. Click below to see who’s joined us last month and reach out to give them a warm welcome!

Kudos

Whether they've been recognized as a servant leader, team player, difference maker, or Aspire allstar - bravo to all those who have been identified by their peers for going above and beyond!