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KANDU IN THE NEWS: BRYAN STEIL VISITS KANDU

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CARING FOR LOVED ONES: KANDU’S ADULT DAY SERVICES & MEMORY CARE PROGRAM

KANDU provides compassionate, professional care for elderly individuals with memory impairments while giving families the support and peace of mind they need to thrive.

KANDU ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE BOARD LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Joel Chappelle passes the baton to Michael Davis after an extraordinary organizational restructuring and redefining of excellence in disability care.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: GRAND OPENING PARTY

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 28

KANDU announced their Grand Opening event will take place on September 28, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at KANDU’s new facility, located at 15 Plumb Street in Milton Wis. Admission is free and attendees of all ages and ability levels are...

LIVIN’ AND LEARNIN’ ON THE NEWS

KANDU Livin' and Learnin' clients took a tour WREX channel 13 news station and ended up making the news! Thanks WREX!

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KANDU FINALIZES MOVE TO MILTON, WIS. ON JULY 22, 2024

KANDU Industries announced that the organization will finalize its move to Milton, Wis. on July 22, 2024, when its remaining clients and staff members transition from their Adel Street facility in Janesville to their new facility in Milton

KANDU INDUSTRIES WELCOMES ALONDRA PONCE AS DAY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER

KANDU Industries announced that Alondra Ponce has joined the management team as KANDU’s day services/memory care program manager.

KANDU INDUSTRIES RECEIVES GRANT FOR MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES FROM THE MILTON FUND

KANDU Industries announced the organization has received a generous award from the Milton Fund from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

MORGHAN CARNEY PROMOTED TO KANDU INDUSTRIES CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

Carney to provide leadership for prevocational employment and increased support programs.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: LIVIN’ AND LEARNIN’ VOLUNTEERS

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

A CAREER-CHANGING INTERNSHIP: SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER ALLIE TOLSON

Sherry Shereck has dedicated the last ten years of her career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to serving clients in KANDU’s day services program, a state-certified, activities-based program for elderly adults with disabilities and memory impairments.

KANDU HOSTS ITS 11TH ANNUAL GRAPES & HOPS WINE AND BEER TASTING EVENT AT REVV AVIATION

KANDU Industries Hosts its 11th Annual Grapes & Hops Wine and Beer Tasting Event at Revv Aviation.

KANDU INDUSTRIES APPOINTS ISAIAH VANCE TO CLIENT SERVICES COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

KANDU announced that Isaiah Vance has been appointed to the newly created position of client services compliance director.

A CASE STUDY: BAKER MANUFACTURING

By entrusting KANDU with the assembly of small components, Baker Manufacturing has been able to streamline its operations, increase efficiency, and focus on its core strengths.

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PRESIDENT OF HENRICI’S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AND BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR MICHAEL PROSSER JOINS KANDU BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Prosser to bring entrepreneurial spirit and visionary focus to growing board of directors.

KANDU INDUSTRIES WELCOMES LYNNE SUMPTER AS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Seasoned HR professional joins KANDU management team.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: MILTON DAY 1

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: SHERRY SHERECK

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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: ANDREW U.

Andrew, a client for the past seven years, started in KANDU’s community employment program and has experimented with a few different job placements. Now, he works in KANDU’s prevocational employment program.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: KIM HESGARD

KANDU Industries board secretary received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU LAUNCHES 2023 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

KANDU prides itself on our all-encompassing programs and services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in Rock County.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: PURCHASE OF BLACKHAWK TECH MILTON

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: JOEL CHAPPELLE

KANDU Industries board president received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: MICHAEL DAVIS

KANDU Industries board vice president received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: FORWARD JANESVILLE BUISNESS OF THE YEAR

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

Nurses assisting clients during mealtime

KANDU CATERING PROVIDES MEALS FOR ELDERLY ROCK CO. RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

KANDU prides itself on our all-encompassing programs and services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in Rock County.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: DSB TECHNOLOGIES EMPOWERS COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

Across the greater Janesville region, DSB Technologies and its 350 employees are finding innovative ways to give back to the community they’ve called ‘home’ for more than 40 years.

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: OLDE TOWNE MALL PRESENTS KANDU CLIENT JACK M. WITH AWARD ACKNOWLEDGING HARD WORK

When dedication to hard work is recognized by your employer with an award, it often calls for a moment in the spotlight. Jack M., a KANDU client in the community employment program, recently received an award for a job well...

KANDU IN THE NEWS: WOODMAN’S CENTER

KANDU Industries fund development director is quoted on how the new Woodmans Center could benefit KANDU clients

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KANDU INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY FUN EVENT “CHEERS WITH THE STEERS”

KANDU Industries announces it's newest fundraiser, Cheers with the Steers. This family friendly event promises fun for all ages.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: SNOWBALL DANCE

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU INDUSTRIES AWARDED $184,000 FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Janesville, Wis. (August 1, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Rock County, Wis.-based non-profit organization that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded KANDU a $184,000...

KANDU INDUSTRIES PURCHASES 110,000 SQ. FT. BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER IN MILTON, WIS.

Janesville, Wis. (May 15, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville, Wis.-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, today announced that the company has purchased the 110,000-square-foot Blackhawk Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at 15...

KANDU IN THE NEWS: EXPANSION PLANS

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: SENSORY ROOM

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: AMANDA PELLIZZI

KANDU Industries welcomes a new board member.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: MANAGEMENT TEAM ADDITIONS

KANDU Industries welcomes new management.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: SNOWBALL DANCE

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette's Good Day Janesville publication.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: JAKE REED

KANDU Industries names new operations director

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: DRAGONS ON THE ROCK

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU INDUSTRIES APPOINTS JAKE REED AS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Janesville, Wis. (May 9, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville, Wis.-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced today that 20-year KANDU veteran, Jake Reed has been promoted to operations director. Reed, who began...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: CARMEN JONES

Carmen Jones has been a caretaker, leader, coworker, advisor, nurse, and friend to KANDU clients and staff for 15 years.

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Tickets available now: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/events/80972-grapes-hops-2025

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Today is World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day is on 3/21 every year. It is a global awareness day with the goal to help people better understand and support those with Down syndrome.

Check out KANDU client Jimmy wearing his 321 shirt to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!
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The date being the 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. You can learn more here: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/about-wdsd

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A heartfelt thank you to Kennon and everyone at Matthias Academy for warmly welcoming members of KANDU’s management team during our tour this week. Building connections and fostering friendships with organizations like Mathias Academy enables us to exchange ideas and collaborate on ways to ...enhance our industry as a whole.

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A huge thank you to Raising Cane's for hosting a fundraiser in support of KANDU! 💙 Because of their generosity (and all of YOU who stopped by for a bite on Tuesday), 15% of the night’s proceeds will go toward supporting our mission. We’re so grateful for Raising Cane's and ...community partners who believe in making a difference! 🙌

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Big shoutout to the School District of Milton Wisconsin Middle School Unity Team for inviting Livin and Learnin' and Minds in Motion clients to cheer on the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball team! 🏀 Our clients had an amazing time at the event, and we're so ...grateful to be included in this awesome experience! 💙

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Make sure you mention KANDU Industries when you eat at Raising Cane's tonight!

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