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By Vicki Bobbitt
On Oct. 6, five JCHS Transition Students performed community service by picking up food commodities from the Junction City Food Pantry and delivered several food orders to older adults who reside at the Bicentennial Manor. Jacky Robinson, Service Coordinator of Bicentennial Manor said that they were appreciative for the acts of kindness and service by the JCHS Transition Program.
Kelly Fulk, Transition Coordinator, says, this program has partnered with Bicentennial Manor over a decade and with I.C.A.R.E. in several intergenerational activities since 2016.
In the past, the students have provided community service to older adults at Brookdale Senior Living, and other locations in the community. Some of the tasks consisted of sweeping, vacuuming, taking out trash, walking pets, and other jobs as needed.
The USD 475 Transition Program is a post-secondary training that promotes job skills, life skills, and social skills for young adults. A transition plan helps students prepare for life after high school.