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 | 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 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...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 21, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Nakisha is on a roll, and a smile this wide deserves to be shared. Nakisha recently started at St. John Neumann Center, a rehabilitation and care facility where she works preparing meals in the kitchen. Nakisha told us she was a bit nervous at first, but now she has...
by Grady Chambers | Jun 20, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Give it up for Quentin, who is celebrating his one-year anniversary in his job at Wawa! Quentin was hired exactly one year ago to the day, but he’s already a veteran presence at the store, where he stocks, cleans, provides customer assistance, and as you can see from...
by Grady Chambers | May 16, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Our participants are not only hard workers but also disability advocates and board members. One of our participants, Matthew, was recently appointed to The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware’s Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting! Matthew is 22 years...
by Grady Chambers | May 9, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023, School to Work Transition
Project Career Launch (PCL) students are certified famous as we have another PCL story to share, this one is PCL interns at Chestnut Hill College! On a recent Tuesday, they were celebrated for the great job they did this year as interns at the college. 5 students...
by Grady Chambers | May 8, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Here come the champions! This past weekend, two of our participants competed in the Special Olympics annual Philadelphia Spring Games, held at the William Penn Charter School. Pictured here are Abdul and Kentu, who both are flashing medals awarded at the event. Not...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 26, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Last week rocked for CIS student participants in Delaware, many of whom attended the Mission Possible Conference, put on by CIS and the Caesar Rodney School District 📙. The event connected students with disabilities to hands-on workshops and information sessions where...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 24, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Staff Spotlights
Truly the best thing about CIS is our staff: artists, educators, musicians, caregivers; people just out of school working by side with those who’ve found their way to us after careers in different areas. Whatever path we took to CIS, the common denominator among us is...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 6, 2023 | News, Participant Stories, Participant Stories - 2023
Join us in congratulating Leah, pictured here during her first week of work at the Regal Theater in Northeast Philly. Leah was hired a couple weeks ago, and has made a big impact thus far. She will be working in the sales department, including running the register and...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 29, 2023 | General, Participant Stories, Staff Spotlights
Truly the best thing about CIS is our staff: whatever path they took to CIS, the common denominator among them is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. In that spirit, we’re excited to continue our Staff Spotlight...
