Local Nonprofit Receives Rotary Grant

Connect to Community, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving young adults with developmental disabilities, has received a $1,000 community grant from the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights. Funds will be used in support of their Customized Employment initiative, specifically towards the creation of a Procedural Binder which will make the process more efficient and consistent.

Founded in 2013, by four mothers, Connect to Community (CTC) is dedicated to finding and facilitating purposeful employment and enjoyment for adults with disabilities. CTC provides social and volunteer opportunities for its clients as well as educational outreach for families through monthly seminars and tours and an annual Transition Summit. It is currently piloting its Customized Employment program and looks forward to working with additional job-seekers in the coming months.

Customized Employment is defined by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) as a means of individualizing the employment relationship between employees and employers in ways that meet the needs of both. CTC's mission is aligned with the national Employment First initiative which states that employment in the community should be the first and preferred option for individuals with disabilities.

For more information about Connect to Community, email them at ConnectToCommunityInc@gmail.com or visit their website at www.ConnectToCommunityInc.org.