Searching for funds...
We can raise a lot of funding if everybody will switch to Good Search
instead of Google for web searching! It's simple, easy and takes just a few seconds to go to www.goodsearch.com, type in Old
Mill as your charity and click the 'verify' button. Then just do
your search as usual!
Save the site to your Favorites to make it easy to go there whenever you need
to search the web (or you can download their toolbar to add to your browser). Old Mill Center will receive a penny for every
search. To give you a sense of how much this can bring in, some nonprofits have already earned more than $17,000 this year!
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Our History and Mission
Our Founder...
Thirty years ago Bev Larson had a dream to help children with physical disabilities and emotional challenges learn how to survive and thrive in the world. It began with a preschool integrating mainstream and special needs kids. Dr. Larson realized that bringing these diverse children together provided a unique foundation of learning while developing such core values as acceptance, compassion and understanding. Bev Larson is considered to be a pioneer in her field, and was one of the first in the nation to use such a bold approach with children. This model program has been duplicated in the United States and other countries.
The vision is a reality. Old Mill has grown from serving eight families in 1977 to 1,500 in 2005. In response to our community's ever-changing needs, Dr. Larson has brought together services that address the educational, social, emotional, and family needs of a diverse population of children. The unique range and interaction of services allows Old Mill staff to provide multi-leveled, individualized and group support to at-risk children, from birth to 18, and their families. We are committed to providing critical services that would otherwise not be offered in the community.
Foundation for Success...
At Old Mill Center, we believe that children have the best chance to succeed if they have a strong foundation for the future. We recognize and celebrate each child's unique gifts and strengths. Old Mill offers a welcoming place for children to learn and play in a nurturing, supportive preschool environment. "Every child is special to us," says Bev Larson, founder.
Our Mission...
Old Mill Center for Children and Families is a community-based, family-oriented center helping children of diverse backgrounds maximize their potential through specially designed education and therapy programs.
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