BiG provides meaningful vocational activities for those with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities—who we refer to as Citizens in our community—that prevent them from functioning independently in society. Our Citizens have challenges such as autism, brain injury, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and other diagnosed genetic differences. BiG believes that these individuals each possess unique talents and abilities, and we strive to give them the platform to share those gifts with our community. Our nation provides excellent services for children with special needs, but upon aging out of the school system at 22, those services disappear. 80% of adults with special needs sit at home with no purpose and no community- isolated from society and each other. It's not simply a program, but a culture, inviting of all, with the atmosphere to see each and every individual's value and gifts, working together to provide joyous and purposeful life. Our goal is to build housing for our Citizens to live and a coffee shop with a high-end gift shop featuring the artisan products that our Citizens make. We need your help to make their dream a reality.