tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17027165978389546682012-02-16T00:24:48.677-08:00Compeer of Johnson County is a growing non-profit organization helping to change lives by creating intentional friendships. We receive referrals from mental health professionals of clients who are ready for, and would benefit from a friendship. Then we match them in friendship with volunteers from our community. What a difference a friend makes!Compeer of Johnson County Iowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583073940081178141noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702716597838954668.post-44015589334961420282011-08-29T08:23:00.001-07:002011-08-29T08:28:41.748-07:00It's fall, students are back in school, and people are looking for new opportunities! Consider adding a rewarding friendship to your life by spending an hour a week with someone with interests similar to yours! Compeer's mission is to reduce the lonelinsess and isolation of adults receiving mental health treatment with community volunteers in structured friendships. <br /> <br />Friends are chosen on the basis of mutual interests and commit to spending an hour a week doing something together that both enjoy. The friendships have the potential to become lasting and meaningful relationships that support both the client and the volunteer. <br /> <br />Extend the hand of friendship--volunteer today! <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1702716597838954668-4401558933496142028?l=compeerjoco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Compeer of Johnson County Iowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583073940081178141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702716597838954668.post-21724536821169894972009-12-02T10:35:00.000-08:002009-12-02T10:43:08.303-08:00Can you feel it? There is celebration in the air!<br /><br />It's time to connect, to appreciate, and to celebrate our friends.<br /><br />This is a great time to let your friends know how much they mean to you. It's a particularly difficult time for those living with mental illness. Be sure to check with friends who maybe struggling or lovely during this time of feasts and frivolity.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1702716597838954668-2172453682116989497?l=compeerjoco.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Compeer of Johnson County Iowahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14583073940081178141noreply@blogger.com29