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    23Sep, 2022
    Groundbreaking for New Training & Career Development Center

    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.”

    7Apr, 2022
    Carey Services “Denim & Diamonds” – April 23

    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.

    28Mar, 2022
    Pop Up Art Sale & Reception

    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.

    5Oct, 2020
    Two Milestones Observed This October

    October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the 2020 observance combines two major milestones for people with disabilities.

    It’s the 75th anniversary of the national employment awareness observance, which had its beginnings in 1945 when Congress passed a bill declaring the first week of October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” The observance has come a long way from those beginnings, but the month is still dedicated to raising awareness that people with disabilities can, and want, to work and to encourage employers to consider people with disabilities as viable job candidates.

    This year also is the 30th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is a foundational law that has helped untold numbers of people with disabilities to become more engaged in their communities and become more independent.

    For information about how Carey Services supports people with disabilities who want to work, click here. 

    23Sep, 2020
    Expressions 2020 is Drawing Close

    The 2020 Expressions art event is getting closer. The COVID-19 pandemic has made us change the way Carey Services’ annual exhibition of creative expression is presented. It hasn’t, however, dampened the enthusiasm of the artists and staff in the Creative Hearts Art Studio.

    Join us the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 as we celebrate the work of the studio’s artists and staff through online presentations on our Facebook page. You’ll also be able to buy art pieces in the studio’s online store. And, in what has become an Expressions tradition, we’ll have an auction for selected art pieces. The auction this year also will be conducted online and run the entire week of the event. As always, the artists will receive 60 percent of all proceeds from art purchases.

    You can find more details on the Expressions web page

    27Jul, 2020
    2020 Duck Race Winners Announced

    Thank you to everyone who supported the 14th annual Carey Services Duck Race, which was presented this year by Marion General Hospital.

    It’s been great to see the community support we’ve received in these unique times, and we truly appreciate all of you who sponsored this year’s race and/or bought duck tickets. Thank you also for tuning in to watch the Facebook Live broadcast from The Splash House. It was a great day to be at a water park … if only we could have taken a trip around the lazy river after we gathered the ducks after their annual swim. Hopefully next year, we can actually get wet.

    Congratulations, too, to this year’s winners. The cash winners were: $1,000 cash – Angela Pennington, $500 cash – Mike Roorbach, $300 cash – Agricore, $200 cash – John Bottoms, $100 cash – Agricore. The door prize winners were: OGIO golf travel bag donated by John Jones – Kristie Butcher, Holiday World admission tickets – Gary Masiongale, Rolling golf caddy from Northwest Bank – Gary Masiongale, $30 in Visa gift cards – Peerless Printing, $15 in Visa gift cards – Doug Bryant.

    As we put the ducks to bed for another year, the real race winners every year are the individuals we serve. Your generous support allows us to use the money raised through the race to continue turning abilities into opportunities.

    26Jun, 2020
    Early Head Start Graduation Goes Mobile

    Graduation has looked a little different this year for our Early Head Start children and families we support. With the suspension of programming because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our EHS staff continued to support our families, but the staff decided to take graduation to the homes this year to ensure we honored the hard work that occurred during the weeks out of the classroom. In this series of videos, we’ve recorded some of the presentations. Also, EHS Director Beth Wickham’s introductory video talks briefly about this year’s unique celebration.

    You can view Beth’s introductory video here.

    You can view a presentation from the Hartford City EHS staff to a graduate here.

    You can view a presentation from the Marion EHS home visiting staff to a graduate here.

    You can view a presentation from a Marion EHS staff member to two brothers who graduated here.

    4May, 2020
    Council President Sends Support

    Thank you to Marion City Council President Deborah Cain, who has sent a video supporting the Carey Services staff members who continue to support the individuals and families we are serving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    We are all in this together! You can watch the video by clicking here.

    3May, 2020
    City Council Member Adds Support
    Thank you to Marion City Council Member Don Batchelor for providing a video in support of Carey Services’ staff members supporting individuals and families in theses challenging times.
     
    Carey Services has about 150 direct support professionals helping nearly 90 individuals remain safe and well in their homes. The Early Head Start staff also is supporting the children and families served while classroom activities are suspended.
     
    We’re all in this together! You can watch the video by clicking here.
    29Apr, 2020
    Rep. Brooks Supports Carey Heroes
    Rep. Susan Brooks, the U.S. Representative for much of the area in which Carey Services operates, has added her national voice to the growing list of public servants who have offered their support to Carey Services’ healthcare heroes who are working to ensure the individuals and families we serve remain safe and healthy in this COVID-19 crisis.
     
    Thank you, Rep. Brooks for taking the time to offer your support. To view the video, click here.
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