MISSION & PROGRAMS
Our Team’s Mission
Our mission is for the Christian community at large to capture the understanding that there is a group of people with intellectual and physical disabilities who have something tremendous to offer to the church.
We strive to develop our friends with disabilities spiritually while providing opportunities to serve and grow in their faith in Christ. We provide a place of belonging, where our friends can explore their gifts and grow in their self esteem. Our vision is to ultimately create a true Christian community that captures all types of people in its circle, of which our friends with disabilities are a vital, but often missing part. To hear more about our mission and the heart behind our work, we invite you to watch a brief introduction from our founder, Nick Palermo. Click here to watch the video.
EMMAUS INN MINISTRIES PROGRAMS
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Jessie's Club - San Jose
Jessie’s club is a bi-monthly gathering of adults with disabilities. We sing, play games and talk about Jesus and we always take time to listen and encourage one another.
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WHEN
meet every other Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm
2024~2025
Date: 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21, 12/12, 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/8, 5/22WHERE
Almaden Neighborhood Church
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InnSiders Club - Danville
Innsider’s is a club for young adults with disabilities that includes music, games, laughter, and learning about Jesus.
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WHEN
meet every other Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Dinner is provided.
2024~2025
Date: 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/15, 5/29WHERE
Rolling Hills Church
1565 Green Valley Road Danville, CA -
Fun Life Club - Fremont
Fun Life meets bi monthly on Wednesday afternoons. An action packed hour of games skits singing and a look at Jesus as the one who offers a life of adventure and friendship.
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meet every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm
2024~2025
Date: 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4, 12/18, 1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26, 4/9, 423, 5/14, 5/28WHERE
FCSN Fremont Center
2300 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA -
Sparrows Club
Sparrows is a weekly gathering of autistic young adults and their parents/caregivers where we play games, sing and learn about Jesus. We also often do crafts while we encourage each other to be creative and share with one another. Sparrows welcomes individuals with different functioning levels. Activities are planned to accommodate various learning styles using a sensory-rich approach
Sparrows Zoom from 10-11.
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WHEN
meet every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am
2024~2025
Date: every Wednesday.
No class: 11/26, 11/27, 12/16-1/1, 8/1-8/31
WHEREZoom. Contact Nick Palermo at 408-440-0295 or email Nick@emmausinn.org
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Mingles Club
Mingles and their caregivers gather to socialize, learn, and connect. They meet in person every Tuesday afternoon from 4:30-6:00 pm. Activities include Bible stories, worship, music, snacks/conversations, games/movement, and art. They also enjoy special celebrations, field trips, and service projects. Serving roles empower individuals to lead and serve, and parents are encouraged to volunteer.
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meet every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm
2024~2025
Date: every Tuesday
No class: 11/26, 11/27, 12/16-1/1, 8/1-8/31WHERE
Valley Church
Building 6 student center
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Recreation & Adventure
We lead our friends into adventures such as horseback riding, Disneyland trips, summer camps, and many other activities.
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Saratoga Pediatric Sub-Acute
Subacute Saratoga Hospital is a residence for 32 young people between birth and 22 years old who are severely disabled and most are on ventilators. We bring a presence there by spending time with kids and creating friendships with them to encourage them in their lives. We have also provided some events and activities in cooperation with the hospital staff.