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The Mainstream Living Board of Directors has awarded nine recipients with Education Grants for the 2024/25 school year. This year's award winners are: Isabella Corrieri, Jolyn McCalley, Tucker Ambrose, Aryanne Tolczynska-McBride, Kirsten Hetland, Eve Toah, Ala Osman, Jordan Corrieri, and Katrina Lindeman. Mainstream Living's Education Grants are open to eligible...

We would like to extend a special thank you to our insurance partner, The Glienke Agency, for their gracious sponsorship of our “Safety Celebration”! Their contribution was in honor of our staff’s success in following safety protocols and the event was a celebration of our staff’s commitment to safety and...

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Mainstream Living has announced Amber Corrieri as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Corrieri has been with the organization for 12 years, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and community leadership. She will succeed Kris Eastman who has been appointed President and CEO effective November 1, 2023....

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Following a national search, the Mainstream Living Board of Directors has announced Kris Eastman as its new President and CEO. Eastman has more than 30 years with the organization. Eastman has been with Mainstream Living for 37 years, starting her career as a social work practicum student and holding a...

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The Knights of Columbus (Ames chapter) has made a significant contribution in support of Mainstream Living's residential and community integration programs. Knights of Columbus is a long-time supporter of Mainstream Living and remains dedicated to promoting educational, charitable, religious, and social welfare works, rendering mutual aid and assistance to the community. 

Mainstream Living was awarded a $2500 community grant from the Rotary Club of Ames. Funds were awarded to support members in attending arts and theater events as well as programming to promote healthy habits. Thank you Rotary Club of Ames for supporting people with disabilities!

United Way of Story County (UWSC) recently awarded Mainstream Living with a grant to support educational programming at the Center. Funds will be used to purchase access to the Discovery Education system, an interactive digital learning platform. In addition, a flat pannel touch-screen monitor will be purchased to provide for an engaging and accessible learning environment.