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AIC (American International College) was awarded HRU’s Sheldon B. Brooks Employer Award at HRU’s Annual Event, Changing Habits Transforming Lives, held on Thursday, October 27th. Click link below to read more…
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Dick Hoyt, the dad of the father-son Team Hoyt, will be Keynote Speaker at Human Resources Unlimited’s 2011 annual meeting fundraiser, Changing Habits – Transforming Lives. Incredibly, the internationally known triathlete and marathoner has competed with his disabled son, Rick, in more than 1000 events over the past 31 years. Together, Team Hoyt clearly demonstrates their alignment with HRU’s mission of full inclusion for all people, no matter their ability. Dick will share their amazing story at this year’s fundraising breakfast at the Sheraton Springfield at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 27th. HRU Annual Meeting Co-chairs, Timm Marini, of FieldEddy Insurance, and Daniel Flynn, of People’s United Bank, invite you to join them for another exciting event. Last year, New England Patriot great, Troy Brown, shared his life and football experiences with more than 420 community leaders. This year’s event will recognize our Rookie Employer of the Year and Employer of the Year, while HRU members share their compelling stories, and the highly anticipated 2011 Volunteer of the Year will be awarded. If you would like to be an HRU Community Champion (supporting our mission of full inclusion for the differently-abled by inviting 9 of your friends to join you that morning) or are interested in attending this event, please contact HRU at gro.URHnull@ofni or 413.781.5359. Numerous underwriting opportunities are available for this special event.
Glasgow Lands 18th Annual Scottish Festival was held on Saturday, July 16th at Look Park – 300 North Main St, Florence (Northampton)from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (Proceeds Benefit HRU)
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival celebrated in Northampton on Saturday
The Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) Café at the Jewish Community Center is the grateful recipient of $10,000 from the 2011 Big Y Paul H. D’Amour Memorial Charity Golf Outing. The funding allows the fledgling HRU Café to provide the Dickinson and Converse Streets area with a casual, easy to access café and partnering with the JCC raises community awareness about the abilities of all people by providing employment opportunities for individuals in greater Springfield with economic and disability barriers to employment. Members from two HRU programs, Lighthouse Clubhouse and Workforce Alternatives operate the Café, located in the lobby of the JCC on Dickinson Street and open to the public, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm, serving a variety of breakfast and lunch items.
Kathleen M. Plante, HRU’s Director of Development, notes “This generous award demonstrates Big Y’s and the Paul H. D’Amour Memorial Charity Golf Committee’s commitment to our community and will allow our members to continue their journey reentering the workforce – some after long and painful struggles with mental illness; others after years of cyclical poverty.” The JCC offered the partnership to HRU as a way of modeling the capabilities of the disabled and disadvantaged to the JCC community, as well as families of disabled children, demonstrating that, although an individual may be ‘differently-abled’ or have experienced chronic unemployment and poverty, they are still highly capable of making a valuable contribution to our community.
About Human Resources Unlimited
Founded in 1970, Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects adults who are mentally or physically disabled or socially disadvantaged to their community. Through HRU, these individuals can participate in vocational training, practical skill building, and social opportunities, with the eventual goal being long-term employment. HRU is also a staffing service with a social mission providing qualified, reliable and motivated employees to over 100 area employers while simultaneously creating employment opportunities for its program members. On an annual basis, HRU programs help over 1,400 individuals with disabilities or disadvantages use and develop their skills, earn wages, and contribute to the community as proud members of the workforce. The organization has offices and programs in Springfield, Westfield, Northampton, and Southbridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please go to www.HRU.org.
Doors open at 3:00 p.m.; match play begins at 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $20 for players; $10 for spectators – Player tickets are limited. For reservations please contact Jeff Trant at gro.urhnull@tnartJ, or call (413) 736-8974, Ext. 101. Sponsored by: Mercy Medical Center, Burger King, Sisco, and YPS.; all proceeds benefit Lighthouse, a division of Human Resources Unlimited, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization serving disabled and disadvantaged adults.
The Episcopal Church of the Atonement’s 148th annual Strawberry Festival Committee announced this week that Forum House, a program of Human Resources Unlimited of Springfield, will be the beneficiary of this year’s Festival. Proceeds will support Forum House’s Transitional Age Youth Unit, a program which assists vulnerable youth, ages 18-23, with life skills and job placement. At Forum House for the announcement were (from front left) Forum House Manager Susan Beckwith, John Leary and Roberta Descharmais, (back from left) Jen Carra, Barbara Langmore, Pastor Nancy Stroud, Cletta Page and Donald Kozera, CEO of Human Resources Unlimited. This year’s Strawberry Festival will feature homemade strawberry shortcake and a concert by Dan Kane and Friends on June 16 at 7pm at Stanley Park. Click here to read the WGGB article WGGB 148th Annual Strawberry Festival Story
Kathleen Plante, HRU’s Director of Development, was recognized by the state Commission on the Status of Women with its annual Unsung Heroines awards and honored at a special ceremony in Boston on May 18, 2011. Click on the link to read more…masslive article ….. masslive article 5/2011
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