Journey21 Enrichment Center Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Oconomowoc, WI - Journey21 celebrated another milestone on Wednesday, April 19th, when over 200 people gathered in the newly constructed Enrichment Center to officially open and dedicate the new space. Parents, volunteers, and program participants joined together to celebrate with the two founding families, dozens of donors and friends, and representatives from the companies who designed and built the 10,000 square foot building. The Enrichment Center is home to the Journey21 programs and outings, as well as to the three new educational academies which begin this summer.

 The program included remarks from Journey21 team members Heidi Hamilton and Mike Brauer, as well as from parent Carol Hoffman. The highlight of the evening was our featured speaker, Cody Karcher, a member of the Journey21 community since the very beginning. A building blessing was offered by Pastor Andrew Johnston from Elmbrook Church and the actual cutting of a red ribbon capped off the evening.

Journey21 is a Wisconsin nonprofit corporation founded in 2020 to develop safe, supportive and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This includes an Enrichment Center that offers three highly structured learning academies, career readiness training, programs, outings, and bountiful community resources; as well as a safe and inclusive pedestrian-oriented residential neighborhood of supportive one- and two-bedroom condominiums and cottages for the needs and aspirations of 40 adults with IDD. For more information, visit www.journey21.org.