Employed and Overjoyed Foundation
About Employed and Overjoyed
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Spencer's Place relies on donations to fully fund our Inclusive Workforce. Thank you Discover Card for your generous donation. We have 2 new employees with disabilities as a result.
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Thank you for an incredible Golf Tournament which raised funds to further our vision and open a 2nd location. In Fall of 2023, we will employ even more adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
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Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Your donation can make a huge difference in the lives of adults with disabilities. Every dollar counts and helps us provide training, employment, and support to those in need.
About Us
Karin and Spencer
I was only 20 years old when Spencer was born with Down Syndrome. Our world was very different in 1990, it seemed like Spencer was one of the few. I had to learn, change, reroute my career plans, and grow. Spencer inspired me to become a special education teacher and I poured myself into my job.
30 years later, Spencer and I are ready to embark on another journey. Spencer's Place is a coffee shop and bistro that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enabling other adults like Spencer to earn a paycheck, build relationships with the community, gain a sense of purpose and show the community the beauty of inclusion and diversity.
Our Mission
The national unemployment rate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is 80%. Employed and Overjoyed is committed to decreasing this rate by helping adults with IDD find meaningful employment.
WE CAN DO BETTER! Let's reduce this statistic and employ more!
Your Donation Creates More Jobs
Employed and Overjoyed is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations will receive a letter of acknowledgment for tax purposes.
