Knights Of Columbus To Hold Tootsie Roll Drive Friday, Saturday
April 25, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.
Knights Of Columbus To Hold Tootsie Roll Drive Friday, Saturday
By Staff Report-
The annual Tootsie Roll Drive has become a rite of spring that over the years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars – approximately $520,000 since 1986 - all of it remaining in the community and donated to Special Olympics, Magical Meadows and Cardinal Services.
According to Knight Steve Sudhoff, the 2019 donation to Cardinal will go to their Career Links program. Career Links is an employment program, supporting people with disabilities working at jobs in the community. Career Links works with employers to determine jobs available and the skills they need in a good employee. They then work with people to assure they have the skills and are a good match. Once a worker is in place, Career Links continues to support both employer and employee with ongoing training and job counseling. Last year, Career Links worked with 312 people to help them secure and excel in good jobs in our community.
Nina Unternahrer is a Career Links client who works at the McDonald’s in front of Lowe’s on Ind. in Warsaw. She also attends Cardinal’s Day Services program and enjoys spending time in RedBird Art Studio making jewelry and painting.
But it’s her job in the community that means the most to her. Working and learning new things, earning a paycheck, and making new friends are the best part of each day. Her income allows her more independence and she draws great enjoyment from meeting new people.
“I love my job at McDonald’s. The people I work with and meet there are a lot of fun, which makes me happy. And I’m good at my job – I keep the place looking nice, which I think is important,”?she said.
Volunteers may still sign up to help with the Tootsie Roll Drive by calling Michelle Boxell at 574-371-1387; or the day of the event, go to the Sacred Heart garage beside the school on Lindburg Street to help.
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The annual Tootsie Roll Drive has become a rite of spring that over the years has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars – approximately $520,000 since 1986 - all of it remaining in the community and donated to Special Olympics, Magical Meadows and Cardinal Services.
According to Knight Steve Sudhoff, the 2019 donation to Cardinal will go to their Career Links program. Career Links is an employment program, supporting people with disabilities working at jobs in the community. Career Links works with employers to determine jobs available and the skills they need in a good employee. They then work with people to assure they have the skills and are a good match. Once a worker is in place, Career Links continues to support both employer and employee with ongoing training and job counseling. Last year, Career Links worked with 312 people to help them secure and excel in good jobs in our community.
Nina Unternahrer is a Career Links client who works at the McDonald’s in front of Lowe’s on Ind. in Warsaw. She also attends Cardinal’s Day Services program and enjoys spending time in RedBird Art Studio making jewelry and painting.
But it’s her job in the community that means the most to her. Working and learning new things, earning a paycheck, and making new friends are the best part of each day. Her income allows her more independence and she draws great enjoyment from meeting new people.
“I love my job at McDonald’s. The people I work with and meet there are a lot of fun, which makes me happy. And I’m good at my job – I keep the place looking nice, which I think is important,”?she said.
Volunteers may still sign up to help with the Tootsie Roll Drive by calling Michelle Boxell at 574-371-1387; or the day of the event, go to the Sacred Heart garage beside the school on Lindburg Street to help.
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