by Grady Chambers | Feb 8, 2022 | Black History Month, News
We love activists with a local connection, so we are particularly proud to spotlight Dr. Angel Love Miles in our celebration of Black trailblazers in the disability rights community. Dr. Miles was born and raised in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. As a Black...
by Grady Chambers | Feb 7, 2022 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2022
Check out these amazing photos from Sussex County, Delaware, where Howard T. Ennis students in our Pre-Employment Transition Services Program are learning the ins-and-outs of the hospitality industry at Bethany Beach Ocean Residence Inn. A...
by Grady Chambers | Nov 16, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
Move over, Spider-Man: Steven is adding his own creations to the comic pantheon, as he prepares to release Battle Fighters #2, the latest installment in his comic book series featuring Super Duck and The Hare. Steven is an immensely talented comic book artist, and...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 26, 2021 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2021
Last week we shared a piece about the CIS Benefits Team and their work with Gregory, and we’re happy to be back with more good news: he’s returned to the jobs he loves at the Philadelphia Animal Hospital and the bakery at GIANT, all the while carrying on his work as...
by Grady Chambers | Aug 13, 2020 | News, Staff Spotlights
We couldn’t be prouder to share with you that our own Paul Barth was presented with the Project SEARCH Recognition Award at last week’s end-of-the-year ceremony for the Project SEARCH program at Drexel. This honor recognizes Paul’s tireless commitment to the Project...
by Grady Chambers | May 27, 2020 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2020
Today we’re excited to highlight Lauren, who last week celebrated the one-month anniversary of her new job at Rite Aid. Like many people throughout the country, Lauren was laid-off from a service-industry position in mid-March due to Covid-19. Lauren’s been working...
by Grady Chambers | May 26, 2020 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2020
Arthur works at World Café Live and also runs his own business selling handwoven goods. When World Café temporarily shut its doors due to Covid-19, Arthur found himself unexpectedly jobless. But instead of simply holing up at home, Art has used this opportunity to...