Jeff - Jeff attends computer training class twice a week taught by SEEC's IT Director, Mike Mullenix. He is becoming increasingly competent in his computer skills, a talent that he hopes will lead to paid employment.
Gregory - One of SEEC's four co-founders, Ilene Martin, celebrates the holidays at SEEC's party with her son, Gregory. He receives SEEC vocational supports and has been a valued employee with Safeway for many years.
Laura - Laura most cherished dreams came true when she and Steve Blanks, SEEC’s Vocational Services Director, drove to Philadelphia with one goal in mind: to see Nickelback live in concert at the Wachovia Center. Laura is a die-hard Nickelback fan –owning all six of the award-winning Canadian band’s albums. “I love all of their music. Some of my favorite songs are “To Be Somebody,” “This How You Remind Me” and “All the Right Reasons.” I have wanted to see them in concert for years, so when the chance came to see them in Philly – I took it!”
Jennifer - Jennifer helps make Redskin pillows to be sold at SEEC's Annual Holiday Gift Boutique.
Ricky - Ricky beams with pride after receiving is certificate of completion for his course work at Montgomery College. Ricky has a talent for computers and video games and is also interested in modeling.
Caroline & Chris - Gal pals, Caroline and Cris, use public transportation to travel around town to get to work, volunteer, workout, and just have fun!
Elizabeth - Elizabeth graduated from Albert Einstein High School and became a part of the SEEC family in 2008. She loves visual arts and takes classes several times a week. In this picture, Elizabeth puts her final touches on a mosaic table she created to sell at SEEC's Holiday Gift Boutique. Elizabeth is an animal lover, having spent many hours volunteering at the Washington Humane Society from which she adopted her cat, Patches.
Liz - Liz is an extremely outgoing young lady who loves to be with people and loves to be of help. Her job at the Sunnyvale Retirement center gives her plenty of opportunities to do both. There she helps out doing laundry, baking banana bread, selling snacks to the residents and entertaining people by playing the piano. She has made lots of friends with both the staff and residents over the course of the past year. Her hobbies include playing the piano, swimming, and working out. She also enjoys her once a week trip to the Wheaton Mall eatery where she typically orders something nice and healthy.
Alan - Alan is an entrepreneur at heart. Just this year, Alan started his own business, Alan's Express, offering clerical and mailing assistance to local businesses and nonprofit agencies. The name of the business is quite fitting: Alan can collate and stuff mailings at lightening speed!
Elmer & Bill - Best friends and roommates, Elmer and Bill, receive residential and vocational supports from SEEC. The two joined SEEC at the closing of the Great Oaks institution in 1997 and are co-owners of their townhouse in Silver Spring.
Katie & Mitch Got Hitched! - Katie and Mitch tied the knot in June 2008 after many years of friendship and dating. The couple met in 1998 as fellow students at Wootten High School. They enjoy eating out, going to concerts and movies, bowling, and generally being out and about! Both have jobs in the community and many friends and loved ones.
Kip - Kip loves books and cats. Rarely seen without a book or magazine, Kip enjoys visiting the library and reading as he gets around town by bus or MetroRail. Kip talks a lot about fluffy cats, and fittingly enough, he has secured a volunteer position as a “cat socializer” for the Washington Human Society. After attending orientation and training, Kip is all set for the task at hand. At the facility, he takes each cat out of their cage and gives them one on one play time and affection.
Joseph - For more than four years, Joseph has volunteered in a variety of capacities for the Silver Spring YMCA. In fact, Joe received Volunteer of the Year award for his contributions. Joseph recently participated in a 10-week wheelchair dancing class and is looking forward to his art class at Montgomery College. When not working or taking classes, Joseph and his direct support staff, Thommasenia, can be seen cruising the downtown Silver Spring area taking advantage of the multitude of entertainment options in the area.
Jeff - Jeff attends computer training class twice a week taught by SEEC's IT Director, Mike Mullenix. He is becoming increasingly competent in his computer skills, a talent that he hopes will lead to paid employment.
Caroline & Chris - Gal pals, Caroline and Cris, use public transportation to travel around town to get to work, volunteer, workout, and just have fun!
Elizabeth - Elizabeth graduated from Albert Einstein High School and became a part of the SEEC family in 2008. She loves visual arts and takes classes several times a week. In this picture, Elizabeth puts her final touches on a mosaic table she created to sell at SEEC's Holiday Gift Boutique. Elizabeth is an animal lover, having spent many hours volunteering at the Washington Humane Society from which she adopted her cat, Patches.
Liz - Liz is an extremely outgoing young lady who loves to be with people and loves to be of help. Her job at the Sunnyvale Retirement center gives her plenty of opportunities to do both. There she helps out doing laundry, baking banana bread, selling snacks to the residents and entertaining people by playing the piano. She has made lots of friends with both the staff and residents over the course of the past year. Her hobbies include playing the piano, swimming, and working out. She also enjoys her once a week trip to the Wheaton Mall eatery where she typically orders something nice and healthy. 
Alan - Alan is an entrepreneur at heart. Just this year, Alan started his own business, Alan's Express, offering clerical and mailing assistance to local businesses and nonprofit agencies. The name of the business is quite fitting: Alan can collate and stuff mailings at lightening speed!
Elmer & Bill - Best friends and roommates, Elmer and Bill, receive residential and vocational supports from SEEC. The two joined SEEC at the closing of the Great Oaks institution in 1997 and are co-owners of their townhouse in Silver Spring.
Katie & Mitch Got Hitched! - Katie and Mitch tied the knot in June 2008 after many years of friendship and dating. The couple met in 1998 as fellow students at Wootten High School. They enjoy eating out, going to concerts and movies, bowling, and generally being out and about! Both have jobs in the community and many friends and loved ones.
Kip - Kip loves books and cats. Rarely seen without a book or magazine, Kip enjoys visiting the library and reading as he gets around town by bus or MetroRail. Kip talks a lot about fluffy cats, and fittingly enough, he has secured a volunteer position as a “cat socializer” for the Washington Human Society. After attending orientation and training, Kip is all set for the task at hand. At the facility, he takes each cat out of their cage and gives them one on one play time and affection.
Joseph - For more than four years, Joseph has volunteered in a variety of capacities for the Silver Spring YMCA. In fact, Joe received Volunteer of the Year award for his contributions. Joseph recently participated in a 10-week wheelchair dancing class and is looking forward to his art class at Montgomery College. When not working or taking classes, Joseph and his direct support staff, Thommasenia, can be seen cruising the downtown Silver Spring area taking advantage of the multitude of entertainment options in the area.