About Us...
Subscribe to our NewsletterHigh Expectations, Inc. is dedicated to the enrichment of the “whole person” by providing developmentally disabled individuals and their families’ access to athletic, recreational and social activities to supplement their educational and vocational training. Access to these types of activities will enable disabled individuals to fully develop as healthy, “well-rounded” citizens, allow them to contribute more completely to the society in which they live promoting a greater quality of life.
About Us...
Started by parents in 2002, with 7 children aged 8-12 competing in two sports
Participation has grown to over 60 children and young adults aged 8 through adulthood, residing in Union, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Essex counties
Since 501(c)(3) status was awarded in 2010, in addition to offering lifelong athletic, recreational & social opportunities for people with disabilities, community outreach and service efforts are being increased to raise awareness and pay it forward
Five competitive sports programs and social activities area offered which have included trips and/or participation at various events, including: Luau, Spring Fling, Movie Night, Craft Night, Game Night, Globetrotters, Knicks, Jackals, Seton Hall Basketball, Trenton Thunder, Rutgers, etc.
This fiscal year we had many highlights in the High Expectations Inc. calendar and plans moving forward:
1.Increased athletic participation in SONJ Sports.
2.Dances, Holiday Craft Party, Friends & Family Day, Community Outreach Projects and Participation, Fundraising Opportunities.
3.The first thirty minutes of every Board meeting is available for members or members families to come and discuss whatever ideas they have for the organization. We need to give what is wanted to the members and not just what we as a Board think that you want. That’s why we have rolled out the Committees so that everyone can join or have a representative on a Committee that has their members’ best interest in mind. Because of the disparity in age among our members, we need to have options that meet the needs of everyone.
4.We have increased the capabilities of our website so that we can be more interactive with each other to connect with our membership. We have the ability to do polls, forums, access photobucket to post photos, access links that are pertinent to us, etc.
5.We need to increase our Community presence, get more publicity for our organization so that we can partner with other organizations and/or groups. Partner doesn’t mean we always receive; we need to teach our kids that they be the giver sometimes as there are people who need their help as well.
6.Also, we are fortunate enough to have some members think of our organization when their companies have grant/donor matching programs because we are a non-profit. THANK YOU for your continued support. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
