The San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation has the clear-cut mission to operate a clinic in Santa Clara County that provides evaluations and therapy - free of charge - to children with speech, language, and reading disorders. Treatment of these communications disorders improves children's academic and social skills so that they may lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives. We serve children regardless of race, religion, economic status or Masonic affiliation. We are a member-supported 501(c)3 non-profit whose extraordinary and unique service is made possible through the generosity of Scottish Rite Masons, their families, friends and associates in our community. We also rely on public contributions and other organizations for funding. During the month of June, we completed 169 treatment hours. A total of 50 children received speech and language services. We also carried out 15 screening evaluations. We discharged two children from our services and increased one child to twice-per-week secondary to severity. A total of 123 children remain on the waiting list. Thanks again to each of you for your help for and support of our Clinic. Durward C. Ayre, 32° KCCH Clinic Director |