Gosh, we’re humbled and so very pleased to have such progressive, dedicated partners who are committed to people supported. See what these outstanding house manager professionals have to say . . .
"Thank you everyone that plays a part in our participants eating, feeling and living healthier lives because of My25!! We are truly grateful for all you do. The food is tasty, shopping is easier, being able to switch out protein for protein or starch for starch when participants wish something else, but knowing the proper amount to feed them is an ultimate success for them, and us as caregivers and meal providers! All in all, THANK YOU!" (Penny's unsolicited email was titled "Grateful" in the subject heading.)
-Penny Wood
UCP Seguin, Illinois
“My25 has been a great way of keeping the residents healthy. We have the choice to choose what the residents prefer to eat. We work together to make the life of our residents meaningful by implementing person-centered principles and approaches.”
-Gboyega Akinbola
Sevita Health/REM, California
“My25 cuts down on the time I have to spend meal planning for our residents, which allows me to spend more time with them working on their personal goals!”
-Mik’l Chasteen
The Arc Allegany-Steuben, New York
“I love the concept! And that WE can actually guide and direct, affect and influence this population to a healthier BMI, improving their health & enriching their lives! I actually find it exciting and fulfilling and I am so proud of all of our homes for all the hard work they have put into this for the good of our residents. I feel like My25 is one of our greater accomplishments, and I am going to keep doing all that I can to keep the momentum going for all of our Beacon Homes.”
(Lisa is so exccited about My25 that she even made a TikTok video about us (hand to heart, we didn't request this!), click.)
-Lisa Summerhill
Beacon Specialized Living, Michigan
"I enjoy using My25. I like the grocery list that is automatically connected to Walmart, putting the items needed in the cart for checkout, that meals are pre-selected on a choice basis, and the reminder emails to choose free-choice meals."
-Stephanie Mitchell
Clearbrook, Illinois
“I like that we can choose healthy foods for our clients and it's really making a difference in their weight and health, as well. Basically, these menus are so awesome, we love it. And also I like how we can order our food thru Walmart now with My25.”
-Jennifer Harper
Marion County Horizon Center, Illinois
“I love the variety of meals that are available each week. We are out of our “rut” of eating the same old meals each week before My25. The clients enjoy looking at the different meals to choose on their My25 Max-Resident Choice+ day.”
-Heather Kobes
Fraser, Minnesota
“I love My25 because they make the menus for me. That was so time consuming before, never knowing what to make. Now residents are trying new recipes. It's great!”
-Jodi L. Smith
Raystown Developmental Services/Pathways, Pennsylvania
"What I like about My25 is the many different choices of food for my residents for each of their meals. The food is healthy for them, tastes good and is working great to keep my residents' weights where they need to be. I love that My25 is set up to where the food for the menus is automatically sent to Walmart's grocery cart. It makes shopping for my homes go a lot smoother and faster. The communication is awesome between Debbie (the My25 Support Associate dedicated to Kreider homes) and I when it comes to going over things with my homes and making sure everything is on track. If there are any questions or issues that need to be addressed, Debbie is quick to reply. I am so glad that my homes were given the opportunity to use My25."
-Jen Fahs
Kreider Services, Illinois
"I wanted to let you know that changing both of the two houses we talked about over to the My25 diabetic menu has been so great. We've seen very positive changes in resident A1c levels, and we love that."
-Dana Matuszyk
Marcfirst, Illinois
"What our management team enjoys about My25 is the broad menu that is available for staff to cook from so that there are no unhealthy habits being developed that would affect the residents. The residents enjoy either having the menu options read to them or for them to look at to determine what they would like to have each day. It gives them the independence they enjoy having when it comes to their food choices."
-Alicia Sookah
AHRC, New York
"We are exceptionally satisfied with My25. Staff are reporting that it is cost effective (they actually spend LESS on groceries), ease of meal preparation, higher quality support because clients can more easily engage in cooking, and a noticeable weight loss in most cases.
We would like to add more group homes and several more individual sites. I am so pleased with My25!"
-Kayc DeMaranville
Ark Regional Services, Wyoming
"With the My25 grocery list and one-click shopping link to Walmart, everything we buy now has a purpose and we're saving a huge amount of time."
-Henry Seeb
Covenant Ability Network, Minnesota
•“The My25 team is very responsive and healthy, person-centered menus are always on time.”
•“Menus are always refreshed for preferences and the season and include helpful portioning guidelines, easy for staff to follow.”
•“The My25 Max—RESIDENT CHOICE+ resource is easy and a huge hit with residents and staff.”
•“Grocery shopping lists are very helpful in so many ways.”
•“My25 slow cook recipes reduce meal prep time for staff and residents really enjoy the seasonal flavors.”
-Multiple House Managers
Sevita Health/MENTOR, California
"My25 has been great, with easy access to healthy meals as well as My25 Max access for hands-on residential choice. Amazing. My staff and I are very appreciative of the team at My25 for helping us through the resident weight loss process by ensuring that we are portioning meals to meet specific needs. We are happy to have My25!"
-Jordan Trimm
Blue Cap, Illinois
"Thank you for all you do to improve the lives of our residents and the work environment for those supporting individuals with special needs. Your efforts are truly appreciated!"
-Natacha Botale
Easterseals Northeast, Indiana
"I love the way you have a grocery list automatically put together. And anytime the consumers want a change, you are open and quick to respond to me when I email you. Thank you for having such good communication."
-Jessica Hill
Skills Unlimited, Missouri
“I am so proud to have become teamed up with My25. Client energy has skyrocketed, overall health has shown to need fewer doctor visits due to fewer incidents of illness, and there is more joy in daily life. Thank you so much, My25.”
-Larry Ryan
Big Lakes Developmental Center, Kansas
"I love the ease of access and straighforward meal planning. I'd also like to share my personal thanks for helping me find joy in cooking again. The clients have benefited from that joy."
-Jacob Disberger
Big Lakes Developmental Center, Kansas
-A number of house managers
Ray Graham Association, Illinois
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