Way2Work Profiled in Champlain Business Journal
The Champlain Business Journal profiled CCS’ Way2Work supported employment program in its August 2010 issue. To read the article by Rachel Cree Sherman, click here.
New Job Developer for Growing Way2Work Program
Emily Ann Fujioka (pictured, left, with Way2Work Coordinator Michelle Paya) is the new Job Developer for Way2Work supported employment program. She will work to help CCS consumers connect with potential employers in the community. Emily Ann previously served CCS as a Community Inclusion Facilitator, and brings experience in children’s and drama therapy to her work. She holds a M.A. in Drama Therapy from New York University.
Program Update - June 2010 Edition
Read the CCS Summer Program Update here!
CCS Penguin Plunge Team Raises COLD Cash!
Congratulations to the five member team that represented CCS at the annual Penguin Plunge on Burlington’s waterfront!
They raised $1,435 for Special Olympics VT while bravely wading into chilly Lake Champlain!
Way to go, team CCS!
CCS Board Welcomes New President
Peter J. McDougall of Paul Frank + Collins has been elected president of the board of directors of Champlain Community Services Inc. Pete has served on the Board for more than two years, the past year as vice president.
The Board welcomed Pete while thanking outgoing president Tim Daubenspeck for his service. Tim remains on the Board.
Annual Holiday Raffle and Holiday Party!
CCS held its annual holiday raffle, at our office Holiday Party on Friday, December 18th.
Our holiday raffle raised $1,345 dollars for CCS programs! Thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated prizes, and to all who bought tickets.
CONGRATULATIONS to Greg Haskins (first prize) and Michael Moody (runner-up) in the top ticket seller contest!
Annual Appreciation Night October 28th!
CCS held its annual Appreciation Night on Wednesday, October 28th at the Elly-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College in Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. Nearly 100 guests attended to celebrate CCS.
This year’s theme was “Celebrating Our Vision.” and our event featured Martha Maksym, Director of Community Investment at the United Way of Chittenden County as the guest speaker.
Workplace United Way Campaign a Success
CCS’ annual in-house United Way Community Campaign donation and pledge drive ended November 13th, with great results. We raised $1,847.00 from 23 generous employees. Thanks to all staff who participated, and to the United Way for all they make possible for the Chittenden County community.
Visit the United Way of Chittenden County Website!
First CCS Walking Challenge
Quite a few CCS staffers “stepped up” their walking during October to take part in the first CCS Walking Challenge and the chance to win and Apple iPod, donated by Northern Benefits.
Appropriately enough, Laura Walker logged the most steps and can now hike Vermont to the music of her choice on her new iPod. Congratulations, Laura . . . and Thank You, Northern Benefits!!
The Advocacy Team Honored!
Congratulations to Forest Scrivens, Bill Villemarie and Paul Nichols on being runner’s-up in the Vermont Community Access Media (VCAM) video contest that was just announced. Videos needed to answer the following questions: How does public access benefit my community? What does the future of community media look like? The contest was open to all VCAM access users. Their video entry finished in the top 3!
Forest (left), Bill (center), and Paul (seated), are pictured above with C.K. Coin, a DJ from WOKO.
Vermont Community Access Media is a non profit community media and technology center located in the south end of Burlington, Vermont. VCAM’s mission is to provide local citizens with access to training and state-of-the-art digital video tools as a means of personal, political and artistic self expression.
CCS Volunteer Earns Student Citizen Honors
Kelley Homiller, CCS executive director (left) pictured with St. Michael’s College graduating senior Sarah Smith at an award ceremony at St. Mike’s in April. Sarah has worked with CCS consumers through the “Best Buddies” program, in addition to many other local, national, and international contributions (Sarah worked over her spring break to help rebuild homes destroyed by hurricanes in the Domiinican Republic).
Sarah was honored with the Student Citizen Award by Vermont Teddy Bear Company, which accepted nominees from throughout the state. In addition to her own award, Sarah’s school (St. Mike’s) and designated charity (CCS) each received a $1,000 contribution from Vermont Teddy Bear.
CCS Welcomes two new Board Memebers
Champlain Community Services announces that Charlotte Ancel, an attorney with Downs, Rachlin, Martin, and Linda Sheridan, an occupational therapist with Fletcher Allen Health Care, have joined the CCS Board of Directors. Welcome!
Appreciation Night Celebrates CCS!
Champlain Community Services held its annual Appreciation Night on October 29 at Elly Long Music Hall in Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester. The theme of the night was “Celebrating Those Who Inspire Us.” Guest speaker Cheryl Hanna, Professor of Law at Vermont Law School and regular commentator on Vermont Public Radio spoke on gratitude and leadership.
Over 75 people attended the event that honored CCS consumers, staff, and board as well as community partners and employers in the Way2Work Program.
CCS Supports United Way Community Campaign
The CCS in-house United Way campaign was a success. Our staff raised $1,535 dollars for the community campaign, a 63 percent increase over last year! We also saw a 46 percent jump in the number of employees giving. Great job, CCS staff!
3rd Annual CCS Benefit Auction a Success!
Thanks to our sponsors (Key Bank and Chittenden) and co-sponsors (Chamberlain Construction, Paul Frank + Collins, and Vermont State Employees Credit Union), auctioneer Ethan Merrill, Myra Flynn and Spark, the staff at The Inn at Essex, over 100 local and regional businesses that donated goods and services, our dedicated volunteers, and all those who attended for making our 3rd Annual Benefit Auction a success!
