Pacesetters seeks pen pals

Pacesetters training team members release smiling face balloons with names and addresses attached with the aim of members becoming pen pals with those who find them around the area. (Photo provided)

The folks at Pacesetters are hoping the March winds bring them a few new friends.

Pacesetters training team members recently released smiling-faced balloons to carry them out into the community. Attached to the balloons were tags with requests for pen pals, with the name of the person releasing the balloon and the Pacesettters address at 109 Magness Drive, McMinnville, included.

The hope is that anyone finding these balloons will wish to become a pen pal with a supported team member. These pen pals will assist in team members becoming more connected to the community and the world around them.

Writing and reading letters from friends will also give them practice in their reading and writing skills.

Pacesetters is a 33-year-old provider of support to individuals who are developmentally delayed and have other disabilities. Pacesetters, as a training site, strives to connect and integrate these challenged individuals with the community.

If you wish to volunteer your time, or want to visit the facility, please call for more information at 506-5331.