Hey everyone, I’m writing this morning as we set a day aside in recognition of the works of Dr. Martin Luther King and the fight for civil rights in our country. My favorite phrase is, “Disability is a natural part of the human experience.” I’ve said it repeatedly in lectures, … Read More
The summer between my freshman and sophomore year of high school, I had the privilege of attending a leadership course in Washington, D.C. as a part of a 4-H activity. One evening, we listened to a talk from a man who owned the Domino’s pizza franchise in the DC area. … Read More
Today a message was shared with all Target employees about the progress we have made as an agency over the last six months. We have made great strides in our IT processes, improved benefits to help families and those who face unexpected medical issues, minimized employee costs related to medical … Read More
An open letter to the Target community, The year is winding down. The blog will be on break for two weeks as we navigate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. The office has taken on a quiet hum as individuals and team members anticipate the holiday season. … Read More
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others.” Cicero After a few days away from Target, I was grateful to be back in the lobby this morning to see our friends as they came to work. Tay shared stories of pre-birthday celebrations from … Read More
The United Nations (UN) recognizes December 3rd as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The UN states, “Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave … Read More
C.S. Lewis describes friendship as a ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ relationship. A person recognizes in the other something they did not know they shared, and a connection is born. I experienced this recently in the Leadership Carroll course when an answer to an icebreaker game uncovered a mutual interest in music. Again, a … Read More
Last week Jess Dixon, Lisa Daigle, Gail Slater, and I attended the inaugural Light of Carroll County breakfast sponsored by Carroll County Public Library. Target Community & Educational Services was nominated for a Light of Carroll County award in the non-profit category. As I’m new to Carroll County, and this … Read More
Jason is one of my oldest friends. Over the years, we have known each other in several communities; church, 4-H, basketball games, and a summer camp we have been part of for over thirty years. Jason’s birthday is the day after Christmas. Many times, over the last few years, mainly … Read More