Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)

Shoutout to Peyton for catching an opened bag of cookies on the snack bags line during pack out and immediately alerting the supervisor. We maintained our commitment to quality thanks to Peyton’s sharp eye and quick action. Great work, Peyton! Your attention to detail makes a big difference! #QualityCatchoftheMonth #ContractPackaging #AbilitiesAtWork #QualityControl #PackagingSolutions #QualityAssurance

Meet Marissa! Her story is a powerful testament to dreaming big and achieving goals. Thriving in her competitive job for four years now, Marissa exemplifies the success that comes from skill-building, support, and determination. This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for stories like Marissa’s. Her journey inspires hope for others and reminds us of the incredible impact of opportunity. Get to know Marissa in this uplifting two-minute video—you’ll love her story! Want more inspiring stories? Subscribe to our newsletter for a new video every month! https://ow.ly/gCsc50Takct #MyBCI #Disability #AbilitiesAtWork #CompetitiveIntegratedEmployment #VocationalTraining #Community

A huge thank you to Ralph and Alice Coose, BHHS Select, Bob Kientzy, Matthew Bals at Bank of Old Monroe, and JJ Arifi of Zadock's Restaurant in Troy for providing a fantastic Thanksgiving lunch for our BCI-Lincoln County team last Friday! Zadock's donated the meal this year, and everyone, including former board member and friend Emily Weber, came together to help serve. This generous group has been treating us with this tradition for years, and we cannot thank them enough. The food is always delicious, and our team truly feels the love and support in every bite! We are so grateful for your continued kindness. Thank you for making Thanksgiving extra special! #ThankYou #Thanksgiving #Community #Gratitude #LincolnCountyMO Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Four Seasons Select Properties Bank Of Old Monroe

A heartfelt thank you to the Cottleville Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary for treating our St. Peters team to an incredible Thanksgiving feast last Friday! They served 280 meals to our employees and staff, with all the trimmings—turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. Everyone left feeling full and blessed. We were also thrilled to share our mission with many of the volunteers who toured BCI during their visit. This is the second year they’ve shared their generosity with us, and we’re so grateful for their continued kindness and support! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Community Elizabeth Dulle Aaron Dulle

Last week was our annual Donor Impact Breakfast, bringing together the generous companies that supported BCI in 2024 as annual partners. We shared their partnership's incredible impact, but a big highlight was hearing from BCI employee Grant and his mom, Barb. Their story reminded us that each individual has unique needs (that may change over time), options are essential, and BCI supports families (and is a family!). To these partners, thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us to support families like Grant's—and so many more. 💙 World Wide Technology Distribution Management True Manufacturing Anders CPAs + Advisors Pearl Solutions Group Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles UnitedHealthcare Want to become a 2025 Annual Partner? Message Kristin Williams to learn how your company can make a difference! #BCIImpact #ThankYouPartners #CreatingOpportunities #JoinUs Kevin Thompson George R. Schoedinger

We're thrilled to announce the graduation of our 14th cohort of Skills Center True Manufacturing students earlier today. Please join us in congratulating JD, Brett, Zachary, Zachariah, and Patrick, who will begin their new careers on Monday! Four will join True’s main campus in O’Fallon, while JD makes history as the first graduate to take a position at True’s Bowling Green location. We look forward to seeing the impact these young men will make and will continue to support them every step of the way! #BCI #TrueManufacturing #Disability #Inclusion #InclusionMatters #VocationalTraining #AbilitiesAtWork Steve Young Ken Talley, MBA Katie Anderson Darcell Fleeman Lisa Vergiza Matt Jannings Troy Compardo

Hats off to BCI Chief Program Officers Katie Jones and Matt Jannings, who presented at the inaugural Starling Conference yesterday. The Starling provider network is made up of more than 100 local organizations working together to ensure every Missourian with a disability has access to the support they need to live their best life. The event drew over 300 to learn new concepts, share ideas, and work together to strengthen services. We were honored to share insights about our employment continuum, including vocational training, and to contribute to this incredible effort. Together, we’re building brighter futures! #Disability #StarlingMissouri #InclusionMatters #VocationalTraining #DisabilityEmployment

Marilyn’s Line 14 team is ready for Thanksgiving! Last week, everyone had a chance to take home coloring sheets, and they returned with beautiful artwork to decorate the line. 🍁🎨 We appreciate the creativity, camaraderie, and holiday cheer! These sheets are as colorful as the team that created them. 🌟 #TeamBCI #ThanksgivingVibes #WeHaveMoreFun

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)'s Skills Center is excited to bring you a special virtual event in partnership with the Division of Rehabilitation Services! If you know a young adult preparing to graduate or who recently finished high school, invite them (and their parents or guardians) to join us for our Accessing Employment Services virtual session. Moderated by Boone Center's own Michele Bown, Michele and her expert guests will dive into practical steps to get started with employment services, how to find the right resources, tips on navigating this new chapter in their life and to answer any questions you may have. It’s a great way for families and young adults to feel supported and ready for the workforce. Let’s make that next step easier for your graduate! Details are as follows: Cost: Free 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 20th, from 6:30p to 7:30p 🔗 Sign Up Here: https://lnkd.in/gsu4VFqe #TransitionPlanning #EmploymentSupport #DisabilityInclusion

A few Thursdays ago, a small act of kindness in the breakroom captured BCI's true spirit of teamwork. When Nicole's bracelet broke, several coworkers jumped in without hesitation, gathering scattered beads and helping restore it. This simple moment was a beautiful reminder of the support and friendship that runs through our team on and off the work floor. It’s the little things that make a big difference! 💙 #MagicMoment #Teamwork #Kindness #Support