As anyone who knows a teenager knows, teens like to have their own space to hang out. Thanks to four years of hard work and $75,000 worth of donations and volunteer labor,
Ele's Place can now offer their teens exactly that.
"It's very exciting. Our teens are thrilled," says Managing Director of Lansing's Ele's Place Lori Bosch, "They can't wait to get in there and get going on some hands on the activities."
Ele's Place celebrated a ribbon cutting on their new Teen Zone yesterday, unveiling a renovated space in the lower level of their W. Oakland Ave. facility where teens can interact, role play, use technology-based communications and express themselves through art and music.
"All of those physical experiences, gives them a way to express themselves with other teens who understand what they're going through," says Bosch. "They form strong relationships and trust while they're interacting together."
Though space for these types of activities had been previously available for younger children, the healing center for grieving kids has been working for years to create the same environment for teens. Bosch says the renovation was a true community effort with donated labor and a generous cash donation from Celink.
Ele's Place is always looking for more volunteers, and those interested may contact the organization for information on volunteer training.
Source: Lori Bosch, Ele's Place
Writer: Natalie Burg, Development News Editor
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