By Sydney Urban Ask Margaret Nyoike how she’s doing, and the response will usually be “blessed.” This simple but meaningful response captures the attitude Margaret portrays in her job at Reach for Resources. As a Community Living Specialist at Reach for almost two...
The supervisors at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel’s in-house restaurant know how lucky they are. They found a model employee in Victor Shingles when he began with them at The Garden Grille & Bar about three months ago. Blake, the restaurant manager, says, “Victor has...
At Reach we often use the phrase “community-based” services, but what exactly does that mean? U.S. Legal states, “Providing community-based services refers to having high quality services accessible to families in the least restrictive setting possible. A...
Independence is the name of the game for Mark Hayda. Mark has been living on his own in an apartment for eight years, is involved in the Knights of Columbus through his church, drives his own car, stays active with exercise and various sports activities, and has held...
“That’d be a great idea!” This was Leah Wallin’s enthusiastic response when asked what she would say to someone who is considering Reach’s services. Leah is very familiar with Reach; after all, she has been with us since 2001. Leah is currently matched up with...
His name is Sylvester Wilson, but you can call him “Sly.” When you do, be sure to smile, because he’ll notice. He’s witnessed several Reach staff members smiling at him and says, “They make me feel like I want to be there and want to come back.” That holds especially...
