Today’s guest is Jamie. She runs the local chapter for Penguin Project. 

Penguin Project was established in 2004 it has evolved into a National program, with chapter sites throughout the United States. The program provides a supportive environment for children with disabilities to explore their creative talents.  It has also demonstrated that participation in the performing arts has therapeutic value by enhancing social interaction, communication skills, self-confidence and self-esteem. The impact of the program has reached beyond the stage to create a social network for children who previously had very few friends and limited social opportunities. 

For more information or how you can help support this project click the link below: 

https://penguinproject.org/ 

Follow them on their Facebook page: MTCT’s Penguin Project.

The project aired on Channel 5 news to give you a little snippet about what they do:

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/they-give-children-with-disabilities-a-chance-to-perform-live-theater-but-the-group-needs-a-stage