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Adam’s Story: From Lost Hope to Leadership
Adam sits in his new office, the phone ringing off the hook. “What I do matters,” Adam says proudly. “People rely on me at work. I have skills and knowledge - not everyone can do my job.” Over the last two years, Adam has built a life he is proud of. He has been promoted to Production, Personnel and Warehouse Manager at Thoroughbred Roofs, his peers look up to him, he can pay his bills, and he is [...]
Alex’s Story: Full-Time Success
As of October 2024, Alex is celebrating one year of employment at Cabela’s! This milestone represents more than just time - it’s a first for Alex and a testament to his resilience and personal growth. Fresh out of high school, Alex had never held a job before and knew he wanted support entering the working world. "I wanted a job,” Alex says. “OWL didn’t just help me get one, they helped me figure out how everything works, like [...]
Thank you for making the 2023 OWL Foundation Golf Outing a success
We are so grateful for the support from everyone who participated in this year’s OWL Foundation Golf Scramble, and a special THANK YOU goes out to all of our sponsors who made this event possible! All 17 foursomes showed up, registration and check-in went smoothly, the rain held off and the weather was perfect! All-in-all, the scramble was a success, not only financially, but also relationally. We value our partners, sponsors, participants, and of course, our staff, tremendously. Together, [...]
Transformative Journey of Asyrian Jackson: Empowering Success with OWL’s Skilled Trade Academy
Asyrian Jackson, a determined and enthusiastic individual, embarked on a transformative journey with Opportunity for Work and Learning (OWL) and the Skilled Trade Academy. In an interview, Asyrian shared his initial discovery of the program through Waypoint, with the help of his Aunt Jerry, who recognized his strong desire to find meaningful employment. As a newcomer to the construction industry, Asyrian admitted to feeling nervous and anxious. However, his passion for hands-on work fueled his determination to explore [...]
Jeff Holt’s journey to maintain independent living
After years of unstable employment, Jeff Holt was looking for a job that would add to his ability to maintain independent living and his quality of life. With the assistance of Employment Coordinator Andy Cotter, who assessed his skills and needs, identified jobs, and assisted him in obtaining a job, he has been employed for over four months as a custodian cleaning common areas for University of Kentucky. He says that he is really happy to find a job [...]
Community Living Supports helps people like Liz connect with others
Liz is an outgoing person who loves connecting with others. OWL supports Liz through Community Living Supports which emphasizes meaningful connections in the community and promotes independence at home. With the support of her Direct Support Professional, Liz has access to community groups, volunteer opportunities, and resources in her neighborhood. Liz enjoys writing letters to stay in touch with pen pals, so we help her improve her writing skills ensuring she effectively communicates her thoughts and feelings with [...]