Blog | Community Options, Inc.

Noemi Olivas Executive Director in Las Cruces

Community Options Promotes Noemi Olivas to Executive Director in Las Cruces

By Reeta Hart | June 1, 2023

June 01, 2023 | Press Release.pdf LAS CRUCES, NM — Community Options, Inc., a leading national non-profit that supports people with disabilities, announced the promotion of Noemi Olivas to Executive…

Community Options Inc. will unveil a $385 million budget when the nonprofit’s annual board meeting takes place this weekend. The national nonprofit organization that develops housing and employment supports for people with disabilities will hold the board meeting at the Union League Liberty Hill outside of Philadelphia on May 21. The meeting will be chaired by Dorothy Goodwin, a board member from South Carolina, alongside the organization’s president, Robert Stack, according to a press release. Community Options $385 million budget will support thousands of people with disabilities in 52 cities across 11 states. The budget includes funding for innovative programs aimed at providing the highest quality of life for people with disabilities. Community Options will also announce the appointment of its new Chief Impact Officer – Leanne Morton – who is set to guide efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The organization will discuss growth of its supported employment programs, which are available in most of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, according to the organization. Additionally, Community Options will highlight the support received from both Sen. Bob Casey, Pennsylvania, and Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina, who have been instrumental in securing funding for the organization’s programs and services. In a letter congratulating Community Options for over three decades of success, Scott wrote, “As you look back, take satisfaction in all that you have accomplished, reflect on those you have had the good fortune of working alongside and take comfort in the knowledge that you have made your community a better place.” The organization will review the impact of its entrepreneurial businesses, including the Daily Plan It and Vaseful flower store. The newest Daily Plan It in Newtown, Pa., will also be showcased during the meeting. “We are excited to announce our $385 million budget and the appointment of our Chief Impact Officer,” said Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options. “Our supported employment programs have been a great success, and we are proud to have the support of national leaders including Senators Casey and Scott.” Community Options is headquartered in Princeton with offices and programs across the state as well as across the country including Arizona, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

Community Options, Inc. Holds Annual Board Meeting at Union League Liberty Hill

By Reeta Hart | May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023 | Press Release.pdf | centraljersey.com online article Philadelphia, PA – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit organization that develops housing and employment supports for people with…

Community Options Inc. executive directors, regional directors, and the state director for Pennsylvania gathered on the steps inside the Harrisburg capitol building following the press conference for the advocacy of increased wages for direct support professionals. Several representatives from the state of Pennsylvania, family members, and executives from agencies that employ direct care workers spoke at the press conference on the need of better wages and more qualified staff to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Community Options was present in Harrisburg for an advocacy event for direct support professionals

By Reeta Hart | May 3, 2023

May 03, 2023 On Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Community Options Inc. was present in Harrisburg for an advocacy event for direct support professionals. We were advocating for Governor Shapiro’s budget…

Elijah and Mercedes. Elijah Aluoch has been named the recipient of the 2023 Direct Support Professional of the Year Award by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). Mercedes Owens, Community Options Executive Director in Chattanooga.

Community Options Direct Support Professional Honored by National Organization

By Reeta Hart | April 27, 2023

April 27, 2023 | Press Release.pdf | chattanoogan.com online article CHATTANOOGA, TN – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities, announced that Elijah Aluoch has…

Community Options appoints new chief impact officer

By Reeta Hart | April 27, 2023

April 26, 2023 | centraljersey.com online article Leanne Morton is the new chief impact officer at Community Options. Morton will oversee training, clinical services and outcome management for Community Options,…

Leanne Morton Appointed to Chief Impact Officer at Community Options

By Reeta Hart | April 21, 2023

April 21, 202 | Press Release.pdf Princeton, NJ – Community Options, a leading national non-profit organization providing housing and employment support to people with disabilities, is pleased to announce the…

Community Options Appoints Laura Winchester to Executive Director for Southern New Jersey

By Reeta Hart | April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023 | Press Release.pdf WOODBURY, NJ – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, has appointed Laura Winchester as Executive Director in Southern New…

Nonprofit to Launch Program to Promote Integration of People with Disabilities

By Reeta Hart | April 20, 2023

April 20, 2023 | Press Release.pdf COLUMBIA, SC – Community Options Inc., a leading national non-profit organization supporting people with disabilities, was awarded a grant by the South Carolina Developmental…

2023 Syracuse Cupid’s Chase 5k

By Reeta Hart | February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 | https://nccnews.newhouse.syr.edu/ NCC News through Syracuse University ran a great story on the Syracuse Cupid’s Chase! Thanks to our new partner Sam and Syracuse University! At Onondaga…

Statement on the Introduction of the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act

By Reeta Hart | February 27, 2023

February 27, 2023 | Press Release.pdf Princeton, NJ – Community Options, Inc., a leading national nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities, released a statement following the re-introduction of the Transformation…