2 people and 2 projects

It's all about sharing and caring but people talk a lot, don't really think outside of the box, and you should be part of a bigger entity. Doing it independently is really tough; I've been at it for years. Recently, I met 2 people from different groups and within 2 seconds these people were each immediately willing to share these programs. The first program is "Employer Centered Employment." This unique approach to supported employment is simply making job placement easy by explaining a few things to employers: the benefits of hiring; myths of disability; and sharing success stories. The second is "Veterans Voices." This is a unique social program in which people can read a variety of monologues about soldiers who have very challenging experiences re-entering society: families who are struggling to stay above water financially; veterans who can't secure employment; and kids who are acting out because they have no parental role model. Don't give up may be a cliché but it's also true.