An introduction to Trey's Transition

Trey's Transition is the brainchild of James and Inez Irby, the parents of Trey [James D. Irby III]. Like many parents of special needs children his parents were concerned about the future of their child once he completed high school and many basic services are terminated. They took action and began making plans to create a non-profit "Trey's Transition" in the hopes of helping not only their child but many other young adults with special needs. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for these young adults by way of increasing and/or maintaining the vocational/social skills of young adults 18-40 yrs of age.

Trey's father, James, has devoted many hours of research into the federal and state regulations, necessary funding, and responsibilities of creating a non-profit. He hopes to submit the 501 c 3 and articles of incorporation ASAP. He has started a fund-raising campaign to generate the $900 necessary to submit these articles. The "Power of One Campaign" simply asks that interested parties donate $1.00 and asks that each of you ask another person to donate $1.00 towards this cause. As is the case of any grand plan or dream, the first step is usually a very small one, but without that first step nothing is achieved. To donate to The Power of One Campaign please contact Gayle Rabon, Senior Personal Banker @ Bank of America 803-726-1386.

On Wednesday, October 22, James held our first meeting to discuss the goals, time-lines, challenges and opportunities involved in seeing Trey's Transition become a reality. We gathered at Palmetto Baptist Hospital Women's Center. In attendance were myself Robert Croissant, James Irby, Jerrett Slacum, Tom Anderson and Ms. Lyn Whitehead. During this meeting we discussed the kick-off of our "Power of One Campaign". We compiled information for the cost of 11 desk top computers and associated equipment and installation costs, detailed specific needs for liability insurance for staff, clients and volunteers. We agreed to make discuss the Articles of incorporation and the 501 c 3 application at our next meeting. We intend to meet on November 20th [a specific location and time will be submitted within the next week or so]. We plan to post additional information in developing the program. We welcome anyone interested in following our efforts thru the BLOG or helping to make the program to become a reality.

"Trey's Transition believes in the uniqueness, worth, dignity and right to self-determination of every individual. The program will provide day care for young adults with disabilities. To strive to prepare, empower, and support young adults to participate as much as possible to their potential in their home, school and community" taken from 1st paragraph of our Mission Statement.

If you are interested in learning more about Trey's Transition you may contact James Irby @ 803-732-5734 or by email @ james_irby2000@yahoo.com . Also, please feel free to respond directly to me at rcroissant@sc.rr.com.

Trey's Transition- Where just about anything is possible!