The Children's Dispensary, operating as "A Place to Be Me," is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the learning and enriching the lives of individuals with special needs. Their mission is to provide positive social, educational, and recreational activities for people with developmental, physical, and cognitive disabilities. The organization believes in full life experiences for all individuals and designs its programming to benefit clients emotionally, physically, and socially. "A Place to Be Me" aims to be a setting where individuals can be themselves without the barriers often found in traditional environments. A significant portion of their clients, over 90%, come from low-income families who rely on the organization for developing life skills, building a social network, enhancing cognitive learning, and improving health. The organization emphasizes providing financial assistance, ensuring that clients can attend programs at no cost if needed.
