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We provide day support, supported living services and job training, placement & support for adults with disabilities beyond high school.
Kathy Cook started all R friends in 2009, and works closely with staff in each location to ensure that every day is a fun and educational experience for our participants.
In 2018 Kathy and
In 2011 Kathy was named One of 20 Outstanding Women You Should Know by local radio station Sunny85!
Kathy Cook’s primary motivation for starting the company was the lack of quality services available in the area for adults with disabilities.
Her younger brother Ralphie, who suffered mulitiple disabilities and passed away at age 27 was, and continues to be, the inspiration for her work
Ralph Joseph George (“Ralphie”), the younger and only brother of Kathy Cook, endured multiple disabilities and many challenges during his short life, including multiple kidney transplants, greatly impaired vision and very limited mobility.
Despite all this, he was always a good friend to everyone he know! He had a big heart, lived life to the fullest, and touched many people with his love.
To us, you are all ‘R’alphie’s friends.
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It was his last gift to her.
If you look closely, you’ll see each of the letters in “A L L R F R I E N D S”!
