Lake County >> Tickets are on sale for People Services, Inc.’s annual Chicken Que fundraiser on June 6 at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 2 to 6 p.m.
Single tickets cost $7 or four for $25 and include a meal, music by the LC Diamonds and a silent auction.
People Services, a nonprofit, has been providing assistance for people with developmental disabilities for more than 40 years. Starting with a small day program with only 12 students in 1974, the idea of helping people with learning disabilities become more self-sufficient has become a major force for change in Lake County. Now boasting 14 different programs, People Services participants have a wide range of help and support that did not exist years ago. These include day programs in Lakeport and Clearlake, supported work and supported living, respite, transportation and training for groups and individuals. People Services also has thrift stores in Lakeport and Clearlake, which are maintained by paid client workers each day.
People Services has also created opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to explore and enjoy the world around them. There are vacation packages that provide support to major events like going to a Giants game at AT&T park or a weekend on beaches of Fort Bragg or the Village of Mendocino. Many of the services offered include door-to-door transportation.
From its beginnings of a two-volunteer staff and 12 clients, People Services now employs more than 90 staff and more than 200 participants. Of the 200 clients served 70 have paying jobs.
For more information on People Services, the Chicken Que fundraiser, or services and support call (707) 263-3810 in Lakeport or (707) 994-1560 in Clearlake.
Lake County Fairgrounds are locate at 401 Martin St. in Lakeport.
