Hope Leet Dittmeier for Mattingly Edge

I am so very proud of the work we do at Mattingly Edge.  The organization's work is truly person-centered, empowering, and ambitious.  Too often in the service industry, the provider’s goal is to simply provide the service necessary to bill the funder – one hour of day service or 24 hours of residential service.  Personal outcomes for the people being served are given less focus.  At Mattingly, we work in the reverse.  We partner with people to help them describe the lifestyle they prefer and the supports they will need to make that lifestyle a reality.  In this way, services are simply a means to an end – not an end in and of themselves.  Of course, we gladly bill Medicaid for what parts they are willing to pay for, but we have to raise funds for what is needed that Medicaid doesn't pay for.  This is what really sets us apart from other disability organizations.  It is what makes a good job, a home of one’s own, a rich social network for people who have been denied these opportunities possible.  What people want and need takes precedence over what Medicaid dictates!  This commitment to people is only made possible when citizens agree it is important and donate to the cause!  We hope you will be one of those citizens!

That’s why I’m raising funds for Mattingly Edge and why I’d love your support! Your donation will directly impact people with disabilities, helping them achieve their goals and thrive in our community. Every dollar counts! Together, we can make a real difference.

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	$25 helps fund Employment Discovery Through the Discovery process, Edge Employment seeks to uncover the individual skills of job candidates with disabilities, who currently face a 66% unemployment rate in KY.
	$50 helps fund Job Customization Our employment team is one of only two in Louisville trained to collaborate with business leaders and job candidates with disabilities to develop customized employment opportunities, one person at a time.
	$100 helps fund Help at Home Mattingly Edge offers individualized support to help people with the everyday responsibilities we all share—cooking, cleaning, managing schedules, paying bills, and contributing to their communities.
	$150 helps Build Community Only 10% of adults with disabilities in KY are part of an integrated community group where they can build relationships beyond paid supporters. That’s Mattingly Edge helps them connect with their communities by joining clubs, volunteering, and frequenting local spots like bars or coffee shops.
	$200 supports Empowerment & Personal Choice Guardianship is often the default for people with disabilities, despite availability of less restrictive options. Many state guardians, managing over 100 cases, have never even met those they make decisions for. We champion alternatives that enhance autonomy, and help those already assigned state guardians switch to private guardians they know and trust.
	$250 helps find Accessible Housing In a city where there is a shortage of 36,000 affordable housing units, only a fraction of what's available is even accessible. Our Inclusive Housing Solutions project helps people with disabilities in Louisville find or adapt homes to meet their needs and navigate paths toward home ownership.