St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center’s CEO, Debra Emerson, had the opportunity to share with the community all about the Center and how you can help during this pandemic. Listen online to the Union Tribune Community Spotlight Show https://cloudcast.us/union-tribune/community-spotlight/centers-54-year-history-of-empowering-individuals-with-developmental-disabilities/
DATE: April 3, 2020
TO: Parents/Caregivers/SDRC
FROM: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
RE: Coronavirus Action Plan Update
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will remain closed until May 11, 2020 or when Governor Newsom’s Shelter-in-Place Order has been lifted.
This includes all services and activities provided at the following locations:
· SMSC Main Campus (2119 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019)
· Sophie’s Gallery El Cajon (140 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020)
· Sophie’s Gallery Kensington (4186 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116)
Supported Employment-Individual Placement services will continue as long as job sites remain open.
If you have any questions regarding this or need any assistance, please contact the appropriate program at the information below. · ADC Program Manager – Rachel Ramsey: 619-442-5129 ext. 338 or rramsey@stmsc.org · AC Program Manager – Katrina Lauifi: 619-442-5129 ext. 104 or klauifi@stmsc.org · BMod Assistant Program Manager – Carlos Salazar: 619-442-5129 ext. 443 or csalazar@stmsc.org
· Supported Employment Program Manager – Shanell Sands: 619-442-5129 ext. 126 or ssands@stmsc.org · Senior Program Manager – Mark Fisher: 619-442-5129 ext. 108 or mfisher@stmsc.org
We realize this extended closure will be difficult for many families and caregivers, but we must follow recommendations to keep our staff and students safe during this crisis. We appreciate your cooperation to help keep SMSC safe and healthy.
Respectfully,
Debra Emerson, Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Carr, Director of Programs
DATE: March 19, 2020
TO: Parents/Caregivers/SDRC
FROM: St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
RE: Coronavirus Action Plan
Based on California Department of Public Health Guidance surrounding the prevention of COVID-19 transmission for gatherings, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center (SMSC) has made the difficult decision to temporarily close programs until April 6, 2020.
Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm through Friday, April 3, 2020, SMSC Adult Day Service Programs will be closed.
This includes all services and activities provided at the following locations:
Supported Employment-Individual Placement services will continue as long as job sites remain open.
During this time we will continue to closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) to see if an extended closure should be recommended.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the appropriate program at the information below.
We realize this closure will be difficult for many families and caregivers, but we must follow recommendations to keep our staff and students safe during this crisis. We appreciate your cooperation to help keep SMSC safe and healthy.
Respectfully,
Debra Emerson Thomas Carr
Chief Executive Officer Director of Programs
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your interest in supporting St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center through our 19th Morning Glory Brunch. Unfortunately, with ever-changing events and recent recommendations by public health officials to slow the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to reschedule the event to April 2021.
As we continue to work to serve our mission during these trying times, it is with disappointment for our staff, students and guests that we do not get to invite the community to this beautiful campus and showcase our garden and aquatics programs. If you would like to show your support for these two unique and valuable programs you can make a donation by mail or CLICK HERE to donate online today.
For now, please look to the future with us, stay positive and join us for our Haute with Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon on August 29, 2020!
Thank you for your understanding. We wish the best of health and safety for you and your loved ones. Should you have any questions please contact myself or for event related questions contact Julie Rausch at 619-442-5129 ext. 352 or jrausch@stmsc.org.
Warmly,
Debra Emerson, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
