The Larrabee Center Inc.

Friday afternoon, our board of directors, leadership team and staff, held our annual meeting followed by strategic planning. Special shout out to Donita Dettmer who after 8 years of service to our mission has retired from our board. We appreciate her dedication to individuals with disabilities and our thrift store. Additionally, we liked to thank Heather Woody for joining us to help facilitate our strategic planning. We are thrilled with how good things are going and look forward to the greatness of our future.

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we wanted to share some stories from our clients. Check out Bonita's story as she shares her experience with our Employment Services. #NDEAM https://lnkd.in/gqgaUJ3R

Our communities and economy are strengthened by the inclusion of all people, including people with disabilities. #NDEAM2024

Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including workers with disabilities—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme.

It's Fashion Show week!!! We are so excited for our 21st Annual Fundraiser Fashion Show & Social and can't wait for you all to have a great time celebrating inclusive employment with us on Thursday night at Prairie Links Event Center. Our social hour begins at 5:30pm - Bidding on Silent Auction, Food and Drink, Shop the Trinkets Boutique, Play our Guessing Game, TV and Gift Card Giveaway and Live Music from Mitch Laue Music Program begins at 6:30pm - our Signature Fashion Show featuring clients and staff, Employer Recognition, Mystery Box Game during intermission Silent Auction closes at 7pm LIVE Auction approximately 7:20pm Tickets are just $25 and available to purchase at any Trinkets & Togs Thrift Store, from any employee, one our website and at the door that night. Can't attend but still want to support our mission? Choose "can't attend" on the ticket you purchase or make a donation of any amount on our website. https://lnkd.in/gZqzjUhS

This is a unique and fun-filled event for a great cause! Get your tickets today and support Inclusive Employment in the Cedar Valley!

A message from our Executive Director, Bonnie: We are honored to recognize and celebrate our Direct Support Professionals during DSP Week! Our staff truly embody our mindset of growth, respect, equality, accountability, teamwork, and service. They work to support every client’s life in a way that is meaningful to that client and want every client to succeed! On behalf of the entire agency, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the clients of The Larrabee Center! #dsprecognitionweek

Join us for a Night of Celebrating Inclusive Employment in our Community! The Larrabee Center's 21st Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser & Social is our premiere event focused on sharing our mission & client successes while raising awareness and funds to support our Employment Services and clients' wages in our workplace program. Get your tickets for this one-of-a-kind events that will sure to be a good time for a great cause! Purchase Tickets at Trinkets & Togs Thrift Stores, on our website or at the door for just $25 each.

Why is the mission of The Larrabee Center important to you? Claire says, "It's important to me because I believe no matter the circumstances, everyone can be independent and thrive in the community." Thank you Claire for your dedication to our mission and to our community who continues to support our work.

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