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The Mountain Shadows Way.From its inception, Mountain Shadows has advanced a new way of supporting individuals with intellectualdisabilities and developmental delays – encouraging them to not only live, but to thrive. And we’ve alwaysdone things “The Mountain Shadows Way,” which means we put our Mountain Shadows Family – ourresidents, participants, and staff – first. And, as in every family, if a family member has a need, we find away to meet it.Based on the needs of our family members over the years, we have grown from providing care in ourresidential homes to offering a robust whole-life, Continuum of Care, whereby we provide a broad scopeof integrated services and supports to meet the needs of all the intellectually and developmentallydisabled individuals we serve, through all phases of their lives, including nursing care, communityoutreach, support for behavioral challenges, post-secondary education, employment opportunities,assistance with managing finances, and transportation services.As I look forward, I am excited about our future. We will continue to explore innovative new programs tobenefit those we serve. And our mission will always remain the same – to meet each individual’s needs –and to provide the best life possible for all of our family members – The Mountain Shadows Way.It’s what families do.And, from our Mountain Shadows Family to yours, we thank you all for your support and generosity – wecouldn’t do any of this without you.Warm Regards,Stacy SullivanExecutive Director Mountain Shadows Support GroupMountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesA LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Mountain Shadows Way.From its inception, Mountain Shadows has advanced a new way of supporting individuals with intellectualdisabilities and developmental delays – encouraging them to not only live, but to thrive. And we’ve alwaysdone things “The Mountain Shadows Way,” which means we put our Mountain Shadows Family – ourresidents, participants, and staff – first. And, as in every family, if a family member has a need, we find away to meet it.Based on the needs of our family members over the years, we have grown from providing care in ourresidential homes to offering a robust whole-life, Continuum of Care, whereby we provide a broad scopeof integrated services and supports to meet the needs of all the intellectually and developmentallydisabled individuals we serve, through all phases of their lives, including nursing care, communityoutreach, support for behavioral challenges, post-secondary education, employment opportunities,assistance with managing finances, and transportation services.As I look forward, I am excited about our future. We will continue to explore innovative new programs tobenefit those we serve. And our mission will always remain the same – to meet each individual’s needs –and to provide the best life possible for all of our family members – The Mountain Shadows Way.It’s what families do.And, from our Mountain Shadows Family to yours, we thank you all for your support and generosity – wecouldn’t do any of this without you.Warm Regards,Stacy SullivanExecutive Director Mountain Shadows Support GroupMountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesA LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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As I reflect on the mission of Mountain Shadows Support Group (MSSG), I recall standing at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, watching the sun riseover Tanzania. At just over 19,000 feet above sea level, the journey up Africa’s highest mountain taught me that we can push beyond ourperceived limits – something I believe applies to all of us, including my son, Parker, and all of the residents of our Mountain ShadowsCommunity.Parker has cerebral palsy. Daily tasks we take for granted – the ability to dress ourselves, the ability to bathe and feed ourselves, the ability towalk and talk – these are things Parker has challenges with. He needs help, every day, 24 hours a day, with all of these daily things. As a parent ofa special needs child, two fears dominate: “Who will take care of him when I cannot?” and “Will he be cared for by people who love him as muchas I do?”Today, we stand strong, ready to climb new summits. This strength is a testament to our senior leadership, particularly Wade Wilde, who servedas Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, for more than three decades. Wade has stepped down as Executive Director, while retaining hisposition as CFO. Stacy Sullivan, our new Executive Director, brings over 30 years of experience as MSSG Director of Operations to the position,and together, we are collaborating to implement strategic goals for sustainable growth.Mountain Shadows remains a beacon within the industry, due to our financial stability, and our dedicated team of professionals, who genuinelycare about our mission of helping parents, families, and individuals with special needs. The support of the Mountain Shadows Foundation andour San Diego and Riverside communities remains crucial to our mission. And, thanks to our donors’ generosity, Parker recently achieved hisown milestone – sit-skiing down a mountain through our CARE Program.For our residents and families, what Mountain Shadows provides is – I’ll call it love. Every resident deserves it. And every day, I see it in action,in the care Mountain Shadows provides my son, and all those who call Mountain Shadows home. And, as the Chairman of the MSSG Board ofDirectors, it is my mission to ensure this love continues to uplift every member of the Mountain Shadows Family.With Warm Regards, Ted BrownChair, MSSG Board of DirectorsFather, MSCH-SD Resident, ParkerA LETTER FROM THE MSSG BOARD OF DIRECTORSTed Brown As I reflect on the mission of Mountain Shadows Support Group (MSSG), I recall standing at the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, watching thesun rise over Tanzania. At just over 19,000 feet above sea level, the journey up Africa’s highest mountain taught me that we can pushbeyond our perceived limits – something I believe applies to all of us, including my son, Parker, and all of the residents of our MountainShadows Community.Parker has cerebral palsy. Daily tasks we take for granted – the ability to dress ourselves, the ability to bathe and feed ourselves, theability to walk and talk – these are things Parker has challenges with. He needs help, every day, 24 hours a day, with all of these dailythings. As a parent of a special needs child, two fears dominate: “Who will take care of him when I cannot?” and “Will he be cared for bypeople who love him as much as I do?”Today, we stand strong, ready to climb new summits. This strength is a testament to our senior leadership, particularly Wade Wilde, whoserved as Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, for more than three decades. Wade has stepped down as Executive Director, whileretaining his position as CFO. Stacy Sullivan, our new Executive Director, brings over 30 years of experience as MSSG Director ofOperations to the position, and together, we are collaborating to implement strategic goals for sustainable growth.Mountain Shadows remains a beacon within the industry, due to our financial stability, and our dedicated team of professionals, whogenuinely care about our mission of helping parents, families, and individuals with special needs. The support of the Mountain ShadowsFoundation and our San Diego and Riverside communities remains crucial to our mission. And, thanks to our donors’ generosity, Parkerrecently achieved his own milestone – sit-skiing down a mountain through our CARE Program.For our residents and families, what Mountain Shadows provides is – I’ll call it love. Every resident deserves it. And every day, I see it inaction, in the care Mountain Shadows provides my son, and all those who call Mountain Shadows home. And, as the Chairman of the MSSGBoard of Directors, it is my mission to ensure this love continues to uplift every member of the Mountain Shadows Family.With Warm Regards, Ted BrownChair, MSSG Board of DirectorsFather, MSCH-SD Resident, ParkerA LETTER FROM THE MSSG BOARD OF DIRECTORSTed Brown

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354,780 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICEHOURS PROVIDED25LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOMES249DIRECT SUPPORTPROFESSIONALS 142# OF RESIDENTS 2024 MOUNTAIN SHADOWS COMMUNITY HOMES - SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE Mountain Shadows Support Group Mountain Shadows Support Group (MSSG), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, is the parentorganization comprised of the two Mountain Shadows entities operating residential services: Mountain ShadowsCommunity Homes - San Diego and Mountain Shadows Community Homes - Riverside.Mountain Shadows Community Homes offers 24/7 supervision and care in a residential program specificallydesigned to cater to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our program is tailored to provide active programmingand support in both residential and neighborhood settings. We are committed to serving individuals of all ages,from children to seniors. In San Diego, Mountain Shadows Community Homes operates a campus facility spanning approximately 5.4 acresof land in Escondido. Additionally, we have three community-based homes in San Marcos. In Riverside, MountainShadows Community Homes extends its services to the Jurupa Valley community, where we operate separatelylicensed intermediate care nursing homes. Our primary focus is on promoting optimal health, development, andindependence for medically fragile individuals who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities. We achievethis through exceptional nursing and supportive services provided by a compassionate and dedicated team ofprofessionals. 354,780 HOURS OF DIRECT SERVICEHOURS PROVIDED25LICENSED RESIDENTIAL HOMES249DIRECT SUPPORTPROFESSIONALS 142# OF RESIDENTS 2024 MOUNTAIN SHADOWS COMMUNITY HOMES - SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE Mountain Shadows Support Group Mountain Shadows Support Group (MSSG), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, is the parentorganization comprised of the two Mountain Shadows entities operating residential services: Mountain ShadowsCommunity Homes - San Diego and Mountain Shadows Community Homes - Riverside.Mountain Shadows Community Homes offers 24/7 supervision and care in a residential program specificallydesigned to cater to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our program is tailored to provide active programmingand support in both residential and neighborhood settings. We are committed to serving individuals of all ages,from children to seniors. In San Diego, Mountain Shadows Community Homes operates a campus facility spanning approximately 5.4 acresof land in Escondido. Additionally, we have three community-based homes in San Marcos. In Riverside, MountainShadows Community Homes extends its services to the Jurupa Valley community, where we operate separatelylicensed intermediate care nursing homes. Our primary focus is on promoting optimal health, development, andindependence for medically fragile individuals who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities. We achievethis through exceptional nursing and supportive services provided by a compassionate and dedicated team ofprofessionals.

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Mountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesMountain Shadows Ancillary Services (MSAS), is comprised of four entities: Mountain Shadows Outreach Services(MSOS), Mountain Shadows New Beginnings (MSNB), Mountain Shadows Representative Payee Program (MSRPP)and Mountain Shadows Transportation (MST). MSOS is a licensed adult day program fueling the growth of each individual’s abilities by enhancing life, leisure, andwork skills. MSOS provides services for up to 120 people by offering comprehensive experiences, including:Community Integration, Mobility Training, Arts/Crafts, Sensory Therapy, Computer Classes, Cooking Workshops,and Volunteer Opportunities. MOUNTAIN SHADOWS OUTREACH SERVICES (MSOS)MSNB is a licensed day program in San Marcos serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioralchallenges. The mission of MSNB is to support these adults by enriching their lives through promoting choice andteaching functional skills in order to gain maximum independence. Through a variety of curriculum offerings wecustomize a program for each individual that will support them with reaching their goals. MOUNTAIN SHADOWS NEW BEGINNINGS (MSNB)115# OF INDIVIDUALS SERVEDIN MOUNTAIN SHADOWSDAY SERVICE PROGRAMS1,750# OF COMMUNITYACTIVITIES OFFERED IN 2024102,780# OF DIRECT SERVICE HOURS PROVIDED Mountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesMountain Shadows Ancillary Services (MSAS), is comprised of four entities: Mountain Shadows Outreach Services(MSOS), Mountain Shadows New Beginnings (MSNB), Mountain Shadows Representative Payee Program (MSRPP)and Mountain Shadows Transportation (MST). MSOS is a licensed adult day program fueling the growth of each individual’s abilities by enhancing life, leisure, andwork skills. MSOS provides services for up to 120 people by offering comprehensive experiences, including:Community Integration, Mobility Training, Arts/Crafts, Sensory Therapy, Computer Classes, Cooking Workshops,and Volunteer Opportunities. MOUNTAIN SHADOWS OUTREACH SERVICES (MSOS)MSNB is a licensed day program in San Marcos serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioralchallenges. The mission of MSNB is to support these adults by enriching their lives through promoting choice andteaching functional skills in order to gain maximum independence. Through a variety of curriculum offerings wecustomize a program for each individual that will support them with reaching their goals. MOUNTAIN SHADOWS NEW BEGINNINGS (MSNB)115# OF INDIVIDUALS SERVEDIN MOUNTAIN SHADOWSDAY SERVICE PROGRAMS1,750# OF COMMUNITYACTIVITIES OFFERED IN 2024102,780# OF DIRECT SERVICE HOURS PROVIDED

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MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRANSPORTATION (MST)Mountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesMST is committed to providing equal transportation opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.Their Transportation Program includes 18 para-transit buses and 7 wheelchair-accessible vans, serving over 100riders daily to help them lead fulfilling lives.MOUNTAIN SHADOWS REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM (MSRPP)MSRPP assists individuals needing help with monthly expenses and preventing financial exploitation. MSRPPcollaborates with participants and service coordinators to create effective budget plans and communicates withthe Social Security Administration to manage funds. 7,500# OF RIDES TO DAYPROGRAM, MEDICALAPPOINTMENTS, ANDCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIESPROVIDED IN 2024252# OF INDIVIDUAL SERVEDIN MOUNTAIN SHADOWSREPRESENTATIVE PAYEEPROGRAM MOUNTAIN SHADOWS TRANSPORTATION (MST)Mountain Shadows Ancillary ServicesMST is committed to providing equal transportation opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.Their Transportation Program includes 18 para-transit buses and 7 wheelchair-accessible vans, serving over 100riders daily to help them lead fulfilling lives.MOUNTAIN SHADOWS REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM (MSRPP)MSRPP assists individuals needing help with monthly expenses and preventing financial exploitation. MSRPPcollaborates with participants and service coordinators to create effective budget plans and communicates withthe Social Security Administration to manage funds. 7,500# OF RIDES TO DAYPROGRAM, MEDICALAPPOINTMENTS, ANDCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIESPROVIDED IN 2024252# OF INDIVIDUAL SERVEDIN MOUNTAIN SHADOWSREPRESENTATIVE PAYEEPROGRAM

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MSF aims to expand the resources available to Mountain Shadows so that funds are easily accessed for equipmentand capital projects. With ongoing changes in how Mountain Shadows receives funding from the government,certain items our residents need are no longer funded. Additionally, there are ongoing capital improvements thatare needed to make our homes and campus better for our residents.To accomplish this, we continue to grow and diversify our donor base with the underlying goal of building ourendowment fund. Mountain Shadows Foundation (MSF) Mountain Shadows Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization organized as a resource for Mountain ShadowsSupport Group and Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services to preserve and improve the homes and services theyprovide for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the San Diego and Riverside communities.MSF helps MSSG and MSAS accomplish their missions by supporting special programs designed to promote thewelfare of the people they serve and assist them in achieving their maximum potential.VisionMountain Shadows Foundation envisions a future whereabundant resources empower us to sustain, strengthen,and expand the programs and capital that support theMountain Shadows community Why are we here? What is your purpose for being here on this earth? In short, I believe we are all here to serve. But you may besurprised that the answer to my “why” was revealed to me by Brittany, a little girl in a wheelchair, who lives at Mountain Shadows.The Mountain Shadows Foundation (MSF) is the funding arm which supports the critical, life-saving, life-serving, activities of MSSGand MSAS. Brittany, like the other developmentally challenged individuals receiving care and support under this Mountain Shadowsumbrella of organizations, is severely disabled. Born with Cerebral Palsy, she will never walk, sit up, feed herself, be a mother, or doany of the myriad of daily activities you and I take for granted. Yet, while many would see Brittany as someone in need, she considers it her mission in life to serve others. She has given hope tocancer victims by donating locks of her own hair. Hope to amputees by visiting a disabled veteran’s hospital. And, by using herspecial gifts, she has literally saved lives by reaching out to, and inspiring, those who had given up all hope in life.“Doing things for others makes me feel good in my heart. I want to help. Not everyone has the opportunity to do something good for someone else.”~Brittany Barnson, Mountain Shadows ResidentI served 39 years in your United States Air Force. I fought in 11 wars. And people ask me, “Are you a hero?” I say, “No. But I servedwith those who are.” As Chair of the Mountain Shadows Foundation Board of Directors, I now serve with another kind of hero – thestaff and volunteers who selflessly give of themselves every day to care for, nurture and love all of the special needs individualsMountain Shadows supports. But the real hero? The unsung hero? That’s the little girl in the wheelchair – my daughter, Brittany.She’s my hero, because despite her challenges, she has chosen to serve others, and she has made a difference in countless lives. You may wonder, “Why am I here? Can I really make a difference in this world?” Yes, you can! You can follow Brittany’s example andhelp those who cannot help themselves. You can become a member of our Mountain Shadows Family and make a difference in thelives of 434 developmentally disabled individuals. Your time, talents, and treasure can make a lasting difference here.As the Chair of the Mountain Shadows Foundation Board of Directors, I am honored to serve my daughter, Brittany, and all of themembers of the Mountain Shadows Community. I invite you to join us as we sustain, strengthen, and expand the programs andcapital to uplift those who cannot lift themselves.With Best Wishes,Jeff BarnsonChair, MSF Board of DirectorsFather, MSCH-SD Resident, BrittanyA LETTER FROM THE MSF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brittany is a shining example of why we are all hereTo read more of Brittany’s story please go to: mtnshadows.org/riding-her-coattails-to-heaven/

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Fall Classic55.2%Personal Giving32.2%Monthly Giving5.6%Grants4.1%Other2.9%MSF Donors-Making it Happen!It is through the increasedsupport of donors--individual,foundation, corporate andcommunity groups--that weprovide the best possible careand experience for the peoplewith intellectual disabilities weserve at Mountain Shadows.Whether it is through annualgiving, grants, planned-giving, orthe Fall Classic, each gift isvalued and essential. $83,827$7,500$10,749$14,597$143,257 MSF aims to expand the resources available to Mountain Shadows so that funds are easily accessed for equipmentand capital projects. With ongoing changes in how Mountain Shadows receives funding from the government,certain items our residents need are no longer funded. Additionally, there are ongoing capital improvements thatare needed to make our homes and campus better for our residents.To accomplish this, we continue to grow and diversify our donor base with the underlying goal of building ourendowment fund. Mountain Shadows Foundation (MSF) Mountain Shadows Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization organized as a resource for Mountain ShadowsSupport Group and Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services to preserve and improve the homes and services theyprovide for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the San Diego and Riverside communities.MSF helps MSSG and MSAS accomplish their missions by supporting special programs designed to promote thewelfare of the people they serve and assist them in achieving their maximum potential.VisionMountain Shadows Foundation envisions a future whereabundant resources empower us to sustain, strengthen,and expand the programs and capital that support theMountain Shadows community

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Reviving Traditions: Riverside Picnic ReturnsThis year Mountain Shadows Community Homes-Riverside held their first picnic since2019 and they had a blast getting everyone together to have fun and celebrate! Residents, staff and their families got to partake in this year’s Carnival theme whichincluded lots of yummy treats like snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, elote, churros,baked beans, hamburgers and hot dogs. Nettie's Petting Zoo brought a pig, chickens and goats for the residents to pet. Theyloved it! Additionally, there was a Magician, DJ, games and raffles. The whole day is about the residents and making it fun for them. It's a time they canjust enjoy each other's company for the day. Everyone had a really great time. Residents plus staff and familiesenjoyed this year’spicnic!36 Reviving Traditions: Riverside Picnic ReturnsThis year Mountain Shadows Community Homes-Riverside held their first picnic since2019 and they had a blast getting everyone together to have fun and celebrate! Residents, staff and their families got to partake in this year’s Carnival theme whichincluded lots of yummy treats like snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, elote, churros,baked beans, hamburgers and hot dogs. Nettie's Petting Zoo brought a pig, chickens and goats for the residents to pet. Theyloved it! Additionally, there was a Magician, DJ, games and raffles. The whole day is about the residents and making it fun for them. It's a time they canjust enjoy each other's company for the day. Everyone had a really great time. Residents plus staff and familiesenjoyed this year’spicnic!36

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55Residents had theopportunity toattend Camp Ablein July and August.Camp Able: Waves of Possibility for Every AbilityCamp Able is one of Mountain Shadows most popular and life-changing CARE Program activities. Each year, thanks toour generous donors, residents swim, sail, canoe, play volleyball in the sand, and even sing around the campfire, atthis fully accessible aquatic camp for special needs individuals.While many of us take a day at the beach for granted, just getting to the water’s edge can be challenging for thedisabled. For our Mountain Shadows residents, a day at the beach requires a fleet of custom, handicap-accessiblebuses, drivers, caregivers, special equipment, medical supplies, special foods, and more.All the effort is well worth it! You can see Mountain Shadows’ residents transform as the dayprogresses with smiles growing bigger and bigger. Each has something they especially lookforward to. Brianna couldn’t wait to get into the water. Rachel wandered about taking innature. Evelyn soaked in the sun while riding in the adaptive bike. There really is somethingfor everyone. 12Trips were madeto Coronado overthe four weeks of camp. Fall Classic55.2%Personal Giving32.2%Monthly Giving5.6%Grants4.1%Other2.9%MSF Donors-Making it Happen!It is through the increasedsupport of donors--individual,foundation, corporate andcommunity groups--that weprovide the best possible careand experience for the peoplewith intellectual disabilities weserve at Mountain Shadows.Whether it is through annualgiving, grants, planned-giving, orthe Fall Classic, each gift isvalued and essential. $83,827$7,500$10,749$14,597$143,257

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Major Donors$10,000+Jeffrey & Kelly BarnsonPortia and Stacy BibbAubrie CropperJohn & Tresa MarindaleFloyd & Karen Pickrell$5,000 - $9,999Ted and Jessica BrownSteve & Lisa CassidyMary Jane HammillMarla HessDon KingJim & Deb MarshallRichard & Lisa SheaSusan WellerWe are grateful to our top donors for the huge impact theyare able to make but so many more people contribute tomaking the dreams of our residents possible. Follow the linkbelow honoring more individual contributors, includingmembers of our monthly giving circle:mtnshadows.org/2024Donors 55Residents had theopportunity toattend Camp Ablein July and August.Camp Able: Waves of Possibility for Every AbilityCamp Able is one of Mountain Shadows most popular and life-changing CARE Program activities. Each year, thanks toour generous donors, residents swim, sail, canoe, play volleyball in the sand, and even sing around the campfire, atthis fully accessible aquatic camp for special needs individuals.While many of us take a day at the beach for granted, just getting to the water’s edge can be challenging for thedisabled. For our Mountain Shadows residents, a day at the beach requires a fleet of custom, handicap-accessiblebuses, drivers, caregivers, special equipment, medical supplies, special foods, and more.All the effort is well worth it! You can see Mountain Shadows’ residents transform as the dayprogresses with smiles growing bigger and bigger. Each has something they especially lookforward to. Brianna couldn’t wait to get into the water. Rachel wandered about taking innature. Evelyn soaked in the sun while riding in the adaptive bike. There really is somethingfor everyone. 12Trips were madeto Coronado overthe four weeks of camp.

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Catalent Cares VisitCatalent has a long history of giving back to their neighbors. Through Catalent Cares, employees organizevolunteer projects and charitable giving activities in their communities - including right here at MountainShadows Community Homes - San Diego. Additionally, Catalent provided a $5,000 grant to the MountainShadows CARE Program, to support the recreational activities provided for the residents.Catalent and Mountain Shadows celebrated this decade long partnership in 2024 when volunteers fromCatalent made two visits during which they brought lunch and activities for our residents. Some ofMountain Shadows residents got to go on a special visit to Catalent. Catalent goes above and beyond by educating their staff on how to interact with people with differentability levels. One of their scientists, Anna, has a background working with the Special Olympics, gives apresentation on the topic featuring a video which gives the perspective of those with differing abilities.The presentation has helped volunteers and residents alike enjoy each other’s company.We thank you, Catalent San Diego Cares Team, for your generosity and support over the last decade, andwe are ever so grateful for your friendship and the smiles you have brought to our faces.Residents Participatedin Catalent Caresevents in 202430"At Mountain Shadows, you come in meeting a stranger - and leave having a friend."-Catalent Cares Volunteer Catalent Cares VisitCatalent has a long history of giving back to their neighbors. Through Catalent Cares, employees organizevolunteer projects and charitable giving activities in their communities - including right here at MountainShadows Community Homes - San Diego. Additionally, Catalent provided a $5,000 grant to the MountainShadows CARE Program, to support the recreational activities provided for the residents.Catalent and Mountain Shadows celebrated this decade long partnership in 2024 when volunteers fromCatalent made two visits during which they brought lunch and activities for our residents. Some ofMountain Shadows residents got to go on a special visit to Catalent. Catalent goes above and beyond by educating their staff on how to interact with people with differentability levels. One of their scientists, Anna, has a background working with the Special Olympics, gives apresentation on the topic featuring a video which gives the perspective of those with differing abilities.The presentation has helped volunteers and residents alike enjoy each other’s company.We thank you, Catalent San Diego Cares Team, for your generosity and support over the last decade, andwe are ever so grateful for your friendship and the smiles you have brought to our faces.Residents Participatedin Catalent Caresevents in 202430"At Mountain Shadows, you come in meeting a stranger - and leave having a friend."-Catalent Cares Volunteer

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More MSF Supported Activities!Fall Classic12Residents attended theFall Classic and reception.Spa Day10Riverside residents partook in a luxurious spa day.Adaptive SkiingSan Diego residents flew down the slopes in a sit-ski. 29San Diego County FairSan Diego residents enjoyed a day at the fair.65Balboa Park & Museums35San Diego residents got to explorethe museums at Balboa Park.Spring Bunny138Residents in both San Diego andRiverside were visited by theSpring Bunny who brought thembaskets of treats!In addition to the other activities highlighted in this report, Mountain Shadows Foundations supported 34 different activities many with multiple occurrences so more residents could participate. Below aresome more examples of how funds raised made a difference at Mountain Shadows. Major Donors$10,000+Jeffrey & Kelly BarnsonPortia and Stacy BibbAubrie CropperJohn & Tresa MarindaleFloyd & Karen Pickrell$5,000 - $9,999Ted and Jessica BrownSteve & Lisa CassidyMary Jane HammillMarla HessDon KingJim & Deb MarshallRichard & Lisa SheaSusan WellerWe are grateful to our top donors for the huge impact theyare able to make but so many more people contribute tomaking the dreams of our residents possible. Follow the linkbelow honoring more individual contributors, includingmembers of our monthly giving circle:mtnshadows.org/2024Donors

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Legacy CircleBy creating a lasting legacy through estate gifts members of the Legacy Circle help us ensure the future of ourMountain Shadows residents for generations to come and help ensuring they continue to live life to the fullest.Portia BibbSusan Dyer DeNeefRichard Geisel-ChurchillSusan HensonK. Elaine HoaglandBrenda KritserJame & Laura ShookTrogdon FamilySheryl Wilde More MSF Supported Activities!Fall Classic12Residents attended theFall Classic and reception.Spa Day10Riverside residents partook in a luxurious spa day.Adaptive SkiingSan Diego residents flew down the slopes in a sit-ski. 29San Diego County FairSan Diego residents enjoyed a day at the fair.65Balboa Park & Museums35San Diego residents got to explorethe museums at Balboa Park.Spring Bunny138Residents in both San Diego andRiverside were visited by theSpring Bunny who brought thembaskets of treats!In addition to the other activities highlighted in this report, Mountain Shadows Foundations supported 34 different activities many with multiple occurrences so more residents could participate. Below aresome more examples of how funds raised made a difference at Mountain Shadows.

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Santa Brings Smiles to Mountain Shadows In December ALL of our San Diego and Riversideresidents received cherished holiday gifts from jolly oldSaint Nicholas and Mrs. Claus - making their wishes anddreams come true. Each gift, hug and festive momentbrought smiles to the faces of our residents,This has been an annual tradition at Mountain Shadowsfor many years, and we would be remiss to not recognizeall those who make this possible. After all, getting gifts toover 130 residents is no small task! In addition to Santa, with Mrs. Claus joining him inRiverside, the Grinch with his now overgrown heart joinedSanta in San Diego. Several of Santa’s elves spent thedays prior to selecting special gifts for each resident,wrapping them and organizing them for Santa to hand outthe day he visits. And then there are our donors, who provide the meansand spirit to make this event possible. We thank each and every person involved in making thisevent burst with Christmas cheer.138Residents received a special gift and visitfrom Santa. Santa Brings Smiles to Mountain Shadows In December ALL of our San Diego and Riversideresidents received cherished holiday gifts from jolly oldSaint Nicholas and Mrs. Claus - making their wishes anddreams come true. Each gift, hug and festive momentbrought smiles to the faces of our residents,This has been an annual tradition at Mountain Shadowsfor many years, and we would be remiss to not recognizeall those who make this possible. After all, getting gifts toover 130 residents is no small task! In addition to Santa, with Mrs. Claus joining him inRiverside, the Grinch with his now overgrown heart joinedSanta in San Diego. Several of Santa’s elves spent thedays prior to selecting special gifts for each resident,wrapping them and organizing them for Santa to hand outthe day he visits. And then there are our donors, who provide the meansand spirit to make this event possible. We thank each and every person involved in making thisevent burst with Christmas cheer.138Residents received a special gift and visitfrom Santa.

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