Marissa Finds Confidence and Independence With Working Together
Through her work experience, Marissa says that she feels more confident in what she can and cannot do, more responsible, and better able to support herself.
Blake’s Hard Work and Persistence Finds Him a Job He Loves
“[Working Together] has taught me to be persistent when applying and to not get discouraged or give up. It has taught me how to prepare my resume and cover letter, and how to conduct myself in an interview should the opportunity present itself.”
Hayley Experiences a “Renewed Sense of Community”
“I felt stranded and alone and scared. People throw around the word isolated when talking about COVID. I was truly isolated and Neil Squire was a lifeline to me.”
“I Learned to Take Pride in Myself”
Luke works in two roles for Summer Street Industries, a cleaner and a production worker, and he loves them both. The experience of feeling valued as an employee has encouraged him to look ahead and set other goals for himself.
Hammond River Angling Association Provides an Integral Stepping Stone for Youth with Disabilities
For the last two years, Neil Squire has partnered with the Hammond River Angling Association (HRAA) to provide summer employment to local youth with disabilities. The HRAA is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to protect and preserve the Hammond River through education, conservation, and community interaction.