by Grady Chambers | May 17, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
Spring is here, and it’s truly feeling like a season of renewal. In that spirit, we’re excited to celebrate Malik being hired at Sprouts Farmers Market. This is Malik’s very first job. He said he was nervous at first, but in just two months he’s taken on a range of...
by Grady Chambers | May 5, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
April’s showers sure didn’t slow things down here at CIS: we’re excited to announce that 36 participants (!) began new jobs last month across Pennsylvania and Delaware.Madison got hired at NEST, Philly’s all-in-one playspace and child education center; Nate landed a...
by Grady Chambers | May 4, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
This time last spring, we ran a story about CIS participant Jason, who responded to the pandemic by putting his sewing skills to work for a great cause, making one-of-a-kind protective masks for co-workers and friends working at essential businesses throughout the...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 30, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
It may have been Earth Day, but we were absolutely over the moon to see one of our favorite businesses featured on the Today Show!!! This morning’s show spotlights Dance Happy Designs, a sustainability-minded screen printing business based just outside of Philly and...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 28, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
We are super excited to share this profile of CIS participant Yasom, featured on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ website! Yasom works in a full-time position at the Philadelphia International Airport. He’s thrived at his job since he was first...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 20, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
Baseball season might be back, but it’s Nick who’s knocking it out of the park: he just received his five year pin in honor of five years on the job at Giant Foods. He was hired in 2016, and since then he’s developed new skills and carved out a front-facing role he...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 7, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we’re highlighting some of the incredible people we support. We recently caught up with Josh, who’s excelled as an Administrative Assistant for Newtown Township (in Delaware County), where he sets up meetings, helps organize...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 5, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
April! Rain! Blossoms! Jobs! We have to admit to a little “spring” in our step today, as we’re excited to announce that 39 participants (!) started new positions last month across Pennsylvania and Delaware. From Alexandra getting hired at the Philadelphia School...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 26, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services kicked off their 29th annual Brighter Futures Awards yesterday, and we’re thrilled to share that three CIS-nominated individuals received awards. The ceremony celebrates...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 24, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
We’re really excited today to feature Clean Juice, another standout local employer that’s been an enthusiastic and positive partner in our mission to empower people with disabilities. At the heart of Clean Juice’s mission is building strong relationships with...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 22, 2021 | Employer Focused, General
Cowboy up, everyone! We couldn’t be more excited to announce that CIS participant “George the Leather Man” has a fresh new website and brand, and to share this inside look at George at work in his studio. George is a self-taught artisan born in Amish country near...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 3, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
We couldn’t be more excited today to feature CJ, a CIS participant who’s been crushing it in his position at Kalan LP. We first connected with CJ through our school-to-work transition services, with give high school students with disabilities real-world work...
