Debra and husband Alan Jenkins:
- Purchased Merrimack in May 2006
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- After $2.5 million renovations donated alone by the Jenkins opened in 2007
- Huntsville, AL
- Merrimack Mill Village
- 25,000 square foot building
- Built in 1898
- Expanded by 1920
- Now has 300 seat state of the art performance hall
- 3,000 Square foot dance studio
- More than 500 people with special needs participate
- John Stalling's Art Program
- Year round arts education, social and cultural opportunities to children, teens, and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities
- Public performances offered annually; fund raisers
- Merrimack has given back more than $1.5 million to the community through its efforts of outreach
- Dance Your dreams:
Offered 4 times a week
10-15 children per class
Includes people with Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and others
Free of charge; included dance attire and costumes
- Project Up
Weekly program for all different ages
- The Connection
Day Habbilitation
- Inspired heart
Art Class
- Camp Merrimack
Summer performing arts camp for special needs children
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