People First: 2025 Board Announcement
In February, Noah Homes’ chapter of People First held a second round of elections for the 2025 People First Board. Back in 2024, Noah Homes created the first official People First chapter in East County, San Diego. The purpose of this chapter is to gather a group of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities monthly to discuss the importance of self-advocacy and to empower and encourage one another.
Forming an official chapter requires an official cabinet of officers; the folks expressed their desire to elect a new cabinet every year. Because of this, elections were held at the beginning of this year.
The residents gathered in the Community Center to hear their peers’ speeches, and several residents ran for the following positions: President, Vice President, Board of Directors, Secretary, and Sergeant of Arms. Everyone’s speeches embodied their passion for advocating for their friends, and their hopes and desires for the People First chapter.
Meet the 2025 People First Board:
People First Representatives | Tim, Amy, Phillip C., Pauline, Richard, Julie G., Kevin, Esther, & Pam
The residents look forward to continuing to advocate for themselves and others like them. If you want to help support this People First chapter, considering donating here.