Wellness at the Zoo! A Special Celebration for Healthcare and Social Service Workers

To celebrate COPE Community Services, Inc.’s (COPE) 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to invite the public to Wellness at the Zoo, a special event at Reid Park Zoo on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This celebration recognizes and appreciates the healthcare and social service workers who play a vital role in supporting our community.

Healthcare and social service workers (plus one guest!) are invited to enjoy free admission to Reid Park Zoo on this special day by simply presenting their employee ID at the gate. Workers can also bring their families and friends along, with discounted admission of just $5 per guest (up to five guests).

Event Highlights:

  • Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • Free Zoo Admission for healthcare and social service workers with ID (plus one guest)
  • Discounted Admission: $5 per guest (up to five guests)
  • Special Activities:
    From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, enjoy live music, fun activities, and access to community resources in the Zoo’s Event Garden area.
  • Zoo Experiences:
    Participate in interactive keeper chats and giraffe feeding, and explore the zoo’s exhibits.

This event is our way of saying thank you to the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to support the well-being of others. It’s also a chance for families and friends to enjoy a wonderful day at the zoo while celebrating COPE’s five decades of providing comprehensive healthcare and social services to the community.

We look forward to celebrating with you! For more information, call 520.792.3293 or email communications@copecommunityservices.org.

Let’s make this a day to remember for the entire community!

COPE Partners with Bens Bells Project for 50th Anniversary

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We are thrilled to announce a meaningful partnership between COPE and Ben’s Bells Project, a renowned organization dedicated to spreading kindness. To commemorate our 50th anniversary, we are excited to share this collaboration with Ben’s Bells Project which has led to the creation of custom butterfly bells that embody the spirit of compassion and interconnectedness that defines our organization.

This collaboration has also allowed us to work with another incredible organization in our community, Ben’s Bells. Their mission to inspire the practice of intentional kindness aligns with our values — and the importance of continuing conversations on mental health — and breaking the stigma surrounding accessing treatment.

A group of COPE staff members from various programs assisted in glazing the ceramic butterflies with “COPE red” paint in late May. These were then fired up and assembled by additional Ben’s Bells Project volunteers and staff. Each bell comes with a customized tag that features our logo and anniversary information, as well as the Ben’s Bells Project mission.

In the coming week, these 50 special bells will be scattered across the community for anyone to find, keep, or pass along. The intention is that the bells serve as a daily reminder to Be Kind to your mind, body, and spirit. If you, or anyone you know comes across one, tag us on social media!

Our 50th anniversary is a moment in time for our organization to celebrate with the community for the ongoing support and their trust in us to provide compassionate care — that improves the quality of life for so many.

In addition to the 50 custom butterfly bells that will be spread across the community, we are also excited to share that COPE will be installing mosaic tile “Be Kind” murals at multiple COPE facilities. These murals will serve as powerful visual reminders of the importance of kindness in our work and our personal lives.

The creation and installation of these murals will completed in phases, with one or two COPE locations receiving a mural each year.

Staff at each location will have the opportunity to be hands-on with their mural creation and installation.

Together, through the creation of these special bells and murals, we are not only celebrating our 50-year journey but also reaffirming our commitment to an integrated approach that considers the body, mind, and spirit connection in all that we do.