It is with a heart full of gratitude and appreciation that I write this letter. The Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs has been here for over forty years serving some of our most vulnerable citizens. This county is a great place to live and work.

During the holiday season, we are so appreciative of all the people and churches that came together and provided a Thanksgiving meal for 250 people.

Since all the staff and individuals together feel like one big extended family, we feel it is important to celebrate Thanksgiving together because we have so much to be thankful for: individuals, families, staff, our facilities and the warm loving community that we live in.

The board, staff and individuals wish y’all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Elaine M. Thena

Executive director

Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs