SPIN Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire EMAN Community Living

Friday; May 1, 2009

Effective April 30, 2009, Special People In Northeast, Inc.(SPIN, Inc.) has signed a Definitive Agreement with EMAN Community Living, Inc. (EMAN CLI) which is expected to result in SPIN taking over responsibility for all services currently offered by EMAN CLI effective July 1, 2009. EMAN CLI, which was founded in 1972 by East Mount Airy Neighbors Association, currently supports 54 individuals with disabilities in community living, supportive living and lifesharing arrangements. The civic association, known as EMAN (info@eastmountairy.org  http://www.eastmountairy.org/), will continue its full range of community-based programs, while EMAN CLI will close operations as part of this agreement.

The well-being and security of each individual is of paramount importance as SPIN plans to minimize any disruption in their lives by hiring current staff and maintaining their homes.

With this initiative, SPIN is expanding its services in the areas of Mount Airy, Chestnut Hill and Roxborough and accordingly, this aspect of its services will be referred to as “SPIN West”. In the first year in this region, SPIN expects to offer Children’s, Behavioral & Developmental and Employment Services, as well as expand residential options.