An update published in the November 19, 2022, Chronicle-Tribune. Articles in this edition include ideas to help individuals with disabilities during the holiday season and how you can support the work at Carey Services with a year-end donation.
Click here to view a pdf of the November 19, 2022, edition. Every other week, Carey Services publishes a page in the Chronicle-Tribune, a news media publication serving Grant County since 1867.
Check out the Fall 2022 newsletter from Carey Services.
The newsletter features information about our Employment Services program and photos from the recent training and career development center groundbreaking celebration. Also in the newsletter, Phillip Bowers of JGBowers, Inc. shares why he gives to turn abilities into opportunities. Another article discusses Person First Language and how the words we use can impact those around us.
You can find the newsletter here.
An update published in the November 5, 2022, Chronicle-Tribune. Articles in this edition include one by Carey Services President/CEO providing an overview of the organization, information on National Family Caregivers Month and photos of the Halloween celebration at Early Head Start at Carey Services.
Click here to view a pdf of the November 5, 2022, edition. Every other week, Carey Services publishes a page in the Chronicle-Tribune, a news media publication serving Grant County since 1867.
An update published in the October 22, 2022, Chronicle-Tribune. Articles in this edition include an overview of the Carey Services’ Employment Services program, a story about community partnership with Lowe’s and information on the Expressions art celebration.
Every other week, Carey Services publishes a page in the Chronicle-Tribune, a news media publication serving Grant County since 1867. Click here to view a pdf of the October 22, 2022, edition.
Earlier this month, Jim Allbaugh, President/CEO of Carey Services, Inc., was awarded the 2022 James M. Hammond, III Executive Leadership Award from the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. (INARF). Allbaugh was one of the seven nominees for the statewide award presented at the INARF Annual Awards Luncheon. The James M. Hammond, III Executive Leadership Award recognizes an individual who presents outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, political acumen, ethical demeanor and professional posture to further the interests of their organization and those of their colleagues across the state.
John Jones, Chair of the Carey Services Board of Directors and Vice President of Operations at Indiana Wesleyan University, shared in his nomination, “Jim Allbaugh is consistently driven for the best outcomes for employees, individuals served, and his community. New initiatives like the Life Success Coach Program, an addition of a woodworking shop, a new durable medical equipment program, and new technology programming are only a few examples of Jim’s creative approach to making a difference in peoples’ lives.”
Allbaugh has served as President/CEO of Carey Services for nine years. When asked what motivates him in the work being done at Carey Services, Allbaugh shared, “As I walk down the hallways, I know that I am able to see the people that we impact every single day. I am able to see the people that care for those people impacting people every single day.”
Please join us in congratulating Allbaugh on his accomplishment and commitment to Carey Services’ mission of “Turning abilities into opportunities.”
An update published in the October 8, 2022, Chronicle-Tribune. Articles in this edition include information on the annual Expressions art celebration and an invitation to the agency’s training and career development center groundbreaking set for October 10 at 1:30pm.
Every other week, Carey Services publishes a page in the Chronicle-Tribune, a news media publication serving Grant County since 1867. Click here to view a pdf of the October 8, 2022, edition.
Carey Services officials recently announced a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of a $2 million renovation for the transformation from a “workshop” to a robust “Training & Career Development Center” for the community.
The groundbreaking ceremony will be Monday, October 10, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Carey Services in their Building C which is the building nearest the bypass across from Lowe’s. The public is welcome.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, the community will have an opportunity to learn more about Carey Services’ plan for the space being transformed. Carey Services is planning for the space to be renovated. Various community members, Board members, funding partners, individuals served, and Carey Services staff will have an opportunity to participate in a specific and unique ceremony to celebrate the construction project.
This groundbreaking ceremony comes after more than a year of planning with the Carey Services team and local firm, Halstead Architects after Carey Services received a grant from AWS Foundation to create more opportunities for community-based employment for people with disabilities in this region. Through a competitive bid process, the Carey Services Board of Directors recently chose a local contractor, JGBowers, Inc. to complete the project. This groundbreaking ceremony will be the official start of construction that is planned to be completed by mid-spring of 2023.
“There is so much awesomeness planned with this project for the people we serve and our greater community,” said Carey Services president/ceo, Jim Allbaugh. “With this new project, we are truly practicing what we preach to maximize the opportunities for people with disabilities to get jobs in the community. We cannot wait to see how this project transforms lives and this community.”
Carey Services thrilled to share we’ve been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project! We are so excited to get started on this project that will create an interactive outdoor recreation space, promoting physical, mental and social well-being for individuals with disabilities, their families and the staff who cares for them. The project will include a walking path, sports court and picnic area and raised community garden beds. We will be sharing the progress as we go here on Facebook and Instagram, so stay tuned!
Lowe’s is continuing its longtime commitment to communities by completing signature improvement projects in 100 hometowns across the country. With projects spanning 40 states and Washington, D.C., Lowe’s will help restore and revitalize spaces that serve as the hubs and heartbeats of communities, including neighborhood housing, parks, community centers and much more – positively impacting millions of Americans. Read more about all 100 signature projects below and follow along on social media using #LowesHometowns.
Learn More about Lowe’s Hometown Projects – https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-selects-first-100-lowes-hometowns-community-impact-projects-part-new-five-year-100-million-commitment-communities-across-us-06-23-22
Check out the other winners too – https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/Lowes-Hometowns
Carey Services is hosting a night of celebration and positive impact on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at The Tomahawk at Meshingomesia. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with a Cocktail/Social Hour followed by dinner and celebration at 7:00 pm. Please wear your best denim and diamond “bling” and come ready to celebrate and share about the positive impact we have made through the pandemic and beyond. We will celebrate with a dinner, awards and an unveiling of an awesome, bold and transformational project we are working on. Tickets are only $35/person. We would love to see you there. Please RSVP to April Scott on our team at 765.382.4829 or via ascott@careyservices.com.
On Tuesday, April 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. stop by the downtown branch of Northwest Bank to enjoy an ice cream sundae and check out a Pop Up Art Sale and Reception. With a commitment to make a difference, Northwest Bank has been hosting an Art Gallery and Sale of art pieces made in the Creative Hearts Art Studio at Carey Services. The Creative Hearts Art Studio at Carey Services is a person-centered studio that turns abilities into opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The individuals are guided to explore different forms of art such as painting, woodcraft, jewelry making and beading. The pieces they create are available for purchase, with the artist retaining 60 percent of the selling price. The artists have shared how they enjoy their time in the art studio and the opportunity to earn money allows them to enjoy more activities in the community and purchase items they may otherwise not be able to do. Northwest Bank and Carey Services are partnering to host a reception with art for sale and a create your own ice cream sundae treat after hours at Northwest Bank located at 100 W Third Street, Marion. The reception is open to the public.