We’re gearing up for the Bob Brown Memorial Golf Tournament on September 20, 2019! Click here to get more details and see how to register your team of four for the tournament this year! MHDS Incorporates Technology to Make Persons Supported Feel At Home As technology has become more...
Jasmine accompanied her mother to her hair stylist for years. As she grew older, Jasmine began to impulsively empty trash and clean while her mom was being styled. This did not go unnoticed by Hair Expressions owner, Camille Shavon. Camille and Jasmine’s mom discussed that Jasmine’s work at...
Join us once again this year for the Bob Brown Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 20, 2019, to have fun and help support MHDS! It’s a 4-person scramble that will tee off at noon. Registration is at 10:30 am and lunch will be provided at 11:00 am. This year our tournament will be...
Mario had been employed for many years in the fast food industry. Recently he wanted to try something else and Supported Employment staff helped him secure a new position at Kroger. He is responsible for bagging groceries, helping guests load their purchases and keeping carts transferred from the...
We’re excited to announce Ms. Kathy Bell as the winner of the Employment Champion Award for the West Region, given by Employment and Community First CHOICES! Agencies providing Employment and Community First CHOICES services across the state were recently asked to nominate Direct Support...
Faye has been working most of her adult life. As long as it existed, she was a reliable producer in our workshop. When it closed, everyone knew that finding Faye a job that she could consistently be successful was important to her overall happiness and sense of purpose. When an opportunity...
Upon entering the I-40 West Rest Area headed toward Memphis on a rainy Saturday, I find William Carroll just completing his cleaning rounds from one of the restrooms. He tells me I caught him at a good time as he has a specific time frame organized to be sure he completes each of his tasks in a...
? Happy New Year!! ? We’re excited about all that is coming up for us in 2019! To start the year off right, we’re celebrating Johnny’s success in his job with a new story in our Supported Employment Spotlight. Johnny has an infectious attitude that is a fantastic example for the...
As I approached El Ranchito in Bolivar to meet someone else, I encountered Johnny who was carefully wiping down the entrance door. I remarked that he sure had things shining and he replied, “That’s my job.” Johnny has been working many months at the restaurant and is responsible for setting up...
Mindy Has Found Pride at Domino’s Mindy Rodgers has been employed before but the jobs she had didn’t challenge her like the one she has now at Domino’s Pizza. “I’ve wanted a job like this for a while,” says Mindy. “I’m learning how to stay organized and hope to eventually learn to make...
MHDS Award Recipients It’s always exciting when people associated with MHDS get recognition! Each year, TNCO (Tennessee Community Organizations) holds an awards ceremony to recognize achievements and accomplishments of service organizations, their employees and volunteers, and their persons...
We have a new success story in our Supported Employment Spotlight! Read about Dan’s new job and how he’s finding success and fulfillment. Not only is Dan enjoying himself, his supervisors are happy to find a helper in Dan. Read his story and cheer on his success! Click here to read his...