by Grady Chambers | Aug 4, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Big congrats to Lalani, pictured here on “Day One” of her new position at Bangin’ Grub! Lalani has been there from the start –literally! She worked the restaurant’s Grand Opening early last week, and is loving being part of the start of something big.“Day One” is a...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 31, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Another new job placement?! That’s right! Our participants are landing new jobs left and right, like Nick, who just started a new position at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Check him out on “Day One” of his new job, sporting his work paraphernalia and a...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 28, 2023 | Employer Focused, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
If you have been following our page, you may recognize the infamous Kentu, a great employee and a staple of the Weavers Way community for 13 years. Kentu started working there in 2010, and is responsible for stocking shelves and keeping the store neat for customers,...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 26, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Hit that ‘like’ button for The Hampton Inn of Milford, DE, who has been a great partner in providing jobs and internships to CIS participants! Check out this dispatch from CIS’s own Sue Miller, who has seen first-hand what a standout employer partner...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 24, 2023 | Delaware, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023, School to Work Transition
Give it up for our own Shelia Hitch, who helped lead this group of students from Delaware’s Brandywine and Colonial School Districts through their recent internship at Burlington clothing store!Our Pre-Employment Transition Services connects students with 6-week paid...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 18, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Picasso had to start somewhere, right ? The same goes for one of our Art Works participants, Frank B., who’se been showing off his art skills in his free time while also working a full-time job at Kalan LP. Frank has been working at Kalan since April and has...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 17, 2023 | Art Works, General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
You may remember that in May we featured some artwork on the walls of our Philadelphia office from one of our very own Art Works artists, and today we’re excited to share the work of our second featured artist, Katie Titus. Katie recently came by the office to install...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 10, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Warning! Cuteness overload is in full effect. Give a furry round of applause to Patrick, who turned an internship into a full-fledged job at a pet shop in Millville. Patrick began volunteering there in 2021, and did such a great...
by Grady Chambers | Jul 6, 2023 | General
Truly the very best thing about CIS is our staff: however one found their way to CIS, the common denominator is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. We’re excited to continue our series of staff spotlights with this one...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 30, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories - 2023
Can we get a round of applause for all our nominees who were awarded at the 31st annual, “My City, My Place” Brighter Future Awards?! Last Friday was a day of singing, motivational stories, and lots of smiles and laughter as we celebrated those in our community who...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 29, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
We’re back with some fantastic photos from yesterday’s hiring event for job-seekers with disabilities, where many of them stopped by on their way out to say, “I got the job!” Over 150 job-seekers came out, and more than 60 walked away with job...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 22, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
It’s been a stellar June for all of our participants, but especially for Brenda, who hit her 3-year mark at The Fresh Market in Rehoboth! Brenda is a team member on the Bakery team there and is doing an outstanding job. Brenda bakes the delicious-smelling cakes and...
