Causes: Job Training, Sheltered Employment

Mission: To contract, or create, dignified employment opportunities for people with disabilities seeking to further their independence by learning work, social and life skills associated with employment. We aqccomplish this mission by operating in valuable and beneficial community services, as well as, contracting with businesses for production work.

Target demographics: our community

Direct beneficiaries per year: our rural population of 27,000 residents in our tri-county service area, and employed 27 people with disabilities.

Geographic areas served: Macon, Mo

Programs: employment for people with disabilities under state aid programs, operations in a community recycling center and a thrift store supported by public donation of goods.