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...
William’s Work at the Old Hatchie Vet Clinic “We’ve never had a cleaner parking lot since William has been working here,” remarked one of the fellow staff at Old Hatchie Veterinary Clinic in Bolivar. “We all know when William is working because there is nothing out of place.” William has a...
We have a new success story in our Supported Employment Spotlight! Read about Flo’s success after her sheltered workshop employment ended, which was an uneasy time for her. She has since found a place to thrive and we’re excited to share Flo’s story! Click here to read about what...
Entering the Cookout Restaurant, I was met by Dan who was giving the dining area an extra polish as the store was just opening. Customers quickly filled the tables and as they left Dan noticed. He would go to clear and refresh their table so it would be ready for the next customer. “Their table...
Join us for a Job Fair on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! (Click here to see the flyer) As an expression of our appreciation for the Tennessee Legislature voting a funding increase specifically intended to increase DSP wages, we offer this video of gratitude. ...