Stories

Kaczey’s Determination Pays Off Kaczey recently decided that instead of being at his day program, he wanted to find employment. He knew that he could be independent and handle all…

Ben Finds Employment at Home Depot and it’s a Perfect Match! Ben, who graduated from high school in 2016, began his job as lot associate at the Summerville, SC Home…

Kayla Putting Valuable Experience to Good Use After completing Walgreen’s Retail Training Program and learning all the skills needed to succeed in the workplace, Kayla was ready to find the…

Mike has become an asset to his local community. Mike experienced a traumatic brain injury when he was a child living in Florida, but has overcome many obstacles during his…

Allentown Woman Embraces Cultural Roots in New Independent Way of Life Amal A. came to Community Options in 2012 from the Extended Care Unit at Sacred Heart Hospital. Amal is…

Two First Names, But One Goal of Being Active in the Community Her name is Celica L., but she prefers to go by the name “Lisa”.  In her mid-40s, Lisa…

Miss Amazing Pageant Contestant One of the Many Standouts in Community Options’ Lehigh County Rickie Lee F. is a 27-year-old woman who came to Community Options in 2012, having lived…

Arrival at Community Options Proves Life-Changing for Peggy The first time I met Peggy H., she was at her old day program, sitting slumped over with her hearing aids turned…

Versatile Evelyn an Integral Part of Somerset County Community Evelyn is a very loving, outgoing and active young lady. When you walk into the Hillsborough office in Somerset county on…

Mark J. Exhibits the Mission of Community Options The same year he entered Community Options, Mark J. started working with Supportive Employment. Mark acquired employment at Taco Bell and to…