Dear Friends of URS,
As my retirement approaches on June 30th, I find myself doing something I have always encouraged others to do: pause, look around, and count your blessings.
After 25 years as CEO of United Rehabilitation Services, I have more blessings to count than I could ever put into words. But I want to try, because you deserve to hear it.
Every morning I came to work, I did so knowing that what we do here matters. I have watched children take their first steps in our therapy gym. I have seen adults gain independence they were told they might never have. I have met families who arrived uncertain and exhausted, and left feeling hopeful and supported. That is the work. And it never got old. And the relationships developed over a quarter century are precious.
None of it happened without you. The donors, sponsors, community partners, and the extraordinary staff who give their hearts to this work every single day are the reason we were able to say yes when others said no. You are the reason families in Dayton have access to services that changed their lives. I am deeply, genuinely grateful for each and every one of you.
I am also leaving with great peace of mind, because URS is in extraordinary hands. My successor Rachel Zidaroff and I have worked together for over two decades. She is a remarkable leader, and the team she inherits is one of the finest I have ever had the privilege of working alongside. The mission is strong. The future is bright.
Thank you for trusting us with your generosity. Thank you for believing in the people we serve. And thank you for 25 years of memories I will carry with me always.
With deep gratitude,
Dennis Grant
CEO, United Rehabilitation Services (2001-2026)