There are some days when everything just seems to come together. The weather. The people. The atmosphere. The reason everyone showed up in the first place. The 6th Annual County Cork Wine Pub Charity Golf Tournament was one of those days. Held at The Links at Challedon Golf Club in … Read More
People Feel Them in Hours. A five-percent reduction looks manageable on a spreadsheet. It is one line in a budget. One percentage in a report. One number among millions of dollars moving through state government. But disability services are not delivered through percentages. They are delivered through hours. Hours of … Read More
A person’s need for opportunity does not end when they leave school. Neither does their need for support. Adults continue to learn, work, manage their health, build relationships, pursue interests, and make decisions about where and how they live. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve those same opportunities. The … Read More
Some lives are remembered publicly through long obituaries, professional accomplishments, awards, and family histories. Other lives are held primarily in the memories of the people who shared them. Those lives matter just as much. William “Bill” Keene III was a longtime member of the Target Community family. When he died … Read More
What Makes a Day Meaningful? A meaningful day looks different for every person. It may include learning something new, working toward a personal goal, volunteering, spending time with friends, or becoming more involved in the community. What makes the day meaningful is not simply having somewhere to go or something … Read More
Two years ago, Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. was my client. Today, I serve as its Director of Content Development and Communication. That journey began when I was hired as a freelancer for the organization and even had the organization on my podcast. Through that experience, I met the … Read More
We are celebrating DSP Appreciation Week at Target! Each year, we set aside a week to honor the Direct Support Professionals who work tirelessly daily to enhance the lives of those they serve at Target Community and Educational Services, Inc. More than one week is needed to celebrate the dedicated … Read More
On Friday, July 21st, Target hosted a training conducted by three Carroll Community College’s Physical Therapy Assistant program members. I have written about the three gentlemen in the past and the power of community engagement. When multiple groups within a community come together to serve others, the result is greater … Read More
Last week Target Community and Educational Services, Inc. lost a long-time, very special friend. Mr. Stan Weightman, Sr., passed away on July 26, 2023. Stan was the father of residential and vocational participant Liz. I have written about Liz in the past. She works two days a week at JeannieBird … Read More
Happy Monday. I am back in the office this morning after a week off for a cruise with my extended family. We left Boston and landed in Montreal, Canada. It was a great week with lots of new sights and new memories. The blog has been inconsistent over the last … Read More