By Tiffany Denny
If you have ever attended a Compass event, you are sure to have seen Jimmy there. Jimmy has been a part of Compass for many years, and we are very lucky to have him! He always has a smile on his face, a great attitude and loves to tell you about his day.
The Value of Community
Jimmy best embodies the Compass value of ‘Community’. He loves to be social and will jump at the opportunity to do so. Jimmy currently attends Go Group in Livermore and enjoys sharpening the pencils and helping with their outdoor garden. Jimmy loves to taking rides in the car, visiting his parents and being active in the community. Jimmy enjoys attending all Compass events and parties and talking to as many people as he can. Jimmy’s positive attitude and sense of humor put a smile on the faces of everyone he meets.
Fascinating Detail
Jimmy lives with two of his brothers, Danny and Rick, who are also members of the Compass family. Jimmy may be visually impaired, but he is definitely the most observant of the bunch. Jimmy can describe his trip to day program in such detail it is fascinating. He notices every sound and will describe how slow or fast the windshield wipers are moving. He loves to make the sound the engine makes and really dislikes traffic because it makes him late to places he wants to go.
All the Ways to Help
Jimmy loves to talk about all the ways he can help people. On my most recent visit with Jimmy, he shared with me that he was helping his day program staff water the garden and he was so proud to have a job there. Jimmy doesn’t just help at day program, but has been very helpful at home. He likes to help his SLS staff water their garden and sweep the patio area. Jimmy always offer to come to the office to help us with anything we need, and even said he will come to my house and help me clean.
So, next time you see Jimmy don’t hesitate to introduce yourself. I’m sure he would give you a big ‘Hey!!’ and would love to tell you about his day!