IMPACT STORIES
Impact Stories

Adrian – Bridges to Success

Program: Bridges to Success Adrian is a friendly 22 year old young man who came to us after graduating from high school in 2015. He joined our Bridges to Success program because he wanted to get a job and become independent. His desire to make a life of his own

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Anthony – Bridges to Success/Next Steps

Program: Bridges to Success/Next Steps Anthony is a 24-year-old creative man diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who enjoys writing songs and producing beats. But he knew he needed to attend college to have something to fall back, so he took Psychology, Computer Technology, Health, Business and Japanese literature courses at

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Tamiko – Supported Employment

Program: Medicaid Service Coordination and Supported Employment Tamiko is a 38-year-old woman with an intellectual disability and autism. When she came to us in 2000, she received necessary vocational counselling (while making friends and developing her drawing ability.) Then, she gain valuable communication skills while volunteering at different companies. Thanks

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Hakiema – NJ Long Term Follow-Along

Program: NJ Long Term Follow-Along Hakiema is a 45-year-old woman with a learning disability in Roselle, NJ. As a crossing guard, she struggled to make ends meet. She came to us to see how we could help her transform her life. We set her up with a job coach. Through

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Bonnie – Lantern House Clubhouse – Bronx

Program: Lantern House Clubhouse – Bronx Bonnie suffers from vivid audio hallucinations. Sometimes, she struggles to differentiate real people from the imaginary voices that live inside her head. In the past, this consumed her. But, she has been a Clubhouse member for 17 years and this has helped her to

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Bianca – Next Steps

Program: Next Steps Bianca’s “never-give-up” spirit gave her the confidence to join the Goodwill Day Hab Program. Here, she has cultivated numerous skills, including her social communication and money management abilities. Of course, she’s making some great friends along the way. These are the steps she needs to take in