The Bond Between Two Sisters Changes The Lives Of Adults With Special Needs At Dutton FarmJenny Brown, CEO of Dutton Farm, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about the story of her and her sister, and how the creation of Dutton Farm has provided life-changing opportunities to so many individuals with special needs.
Friendship Circle Buys Dakota Bread Company To Provide Job Training, Baking Skills To Adults With Special NeedsBassie Shemtov, Co-Founder of Friendship Circle, joins Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about how much Friendship Circle has grown and why buying the Dakota Bread Company was important to the organization.
Detroit Taco Company Continues To Support Easterseals Through Employment Of Individuals With Disabilities, Special NeedsWatch Jeffrey Omtvedt, Owner of Detroit Taco Company, and his employee through Easterseals, Bridgette Lewis, on Community Connect with Lisa Germani.
Royal Services Michigan Provides Employment To Easterseals ClientsJay McMillan, Founder & President of Royal Services, joined Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about their partnership with Easterseals to help them employ clients with disabilities and special needs.
Easterseals Helps Individuals With Disabilities, Special Needs Live Better Lives Through A Variety Of ServicesCraig Sharum, Director of Communications & Outreach, and Ruth Louwsma, Program Director for Easterseals Michigan, joined Lisa Germani on Community Connect to talk about how Easterseals continues to serve Michigan after nearly 100 years.
Friendship Bakery Teaches Special Needs Students Kitchen And Social SkillsA Metro Detroit community group is giving adults with special needs a chance to learn several skills needed to get a job. Classes at the Friendship Bakery, a 9-week program, are held Thursdays inside the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield Township.