By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Curent

Wayne Stone, at right, representing the Mission Board of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneseo, presented a check to Jenn Johnson, left, founder and director of Inspire Continuing Care in Geneseo; with Inspire participants Paige Hamer and Rylee Roberts. The money was raised by church members from the sale of and donations for hot chocolate during Geneseo’s Christmas Walk. Stone said the Mission Board decides on a local organization to receive the sales from the chocolate and this year it was decided to donate the entire amount to Inspire, and he added,”With the help of the community and our church members, we are very pleased to be able to provide Inspire of Geneseo with a check for $743. ICC opened its doors in August of 2021. The daytime community program is for young adults that have aged out of special education or graduated from high school. Inspire Continuing Care is held in The Victory Center, (The Vic building) at 218 South State St. in Geneseo. Photo by Claudia Loucks