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KANDU IN THE NEWS: BRYAN STEIL VISITS KANDU

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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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.

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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.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: GRAND OPENING PARTY

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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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...

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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

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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. 

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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.

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MORGHAN CARNEY PROMOTED TO KANDU INDUSTRIES CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

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

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: LIVIN’ AND LEARNIN’ VOLUNTEERS

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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KANDU INDUSTRIES WELCOMES LYNNE SUMPTER AS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Seasoned HR professional joins KANDU management team.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: MILTON DAY 1

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: SHERRY SHERECK

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.

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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.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: PURCHASE OF BLACKHAWK TECH MILTON

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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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Did you know? KANDU Industries has informational resources available throughout our lobby to help you learn more about each of our programs! Whether you're curious about our services or looking to get involved, stop by and explore the possibilities. ✨

Our clients are getting hands-on with creativity! From recycling to repurposing—this project is all about giving bottles a second life and KANDU clients new opportunities. ♻️ KANDU's new glassware line will launch during our Grapes and Hops wine and beer tasting event on May 30 and on ...KANDU's website the following week. Get your Grapes & Hops tickets now at https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/events/80972-grapes-hops-2025

If you have empty wine bottles you'd like to donate, feel free to stop in or give us a call at (608)755-4123!

☀️🎶 The weather is warming up, and so is Mike Dangeroux Band, ready to bring the heat with live music at KANDU Industries' Grapes & Hops event!

Grab your friends, soak up the good times, and let's toast to warm weather and a wine and beer tasting event unlike any ...other! 🥂

🎟️ Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!
https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/events/80972-grapes-hops-2025

A huge congratulations to the 15+ amazing athletes from KANDU Industries who competed in the Special Olympics last weekend! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit were truly inspiring — and some clients even brought home ribbons! 🏅 We couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you.... 💙

🐾 Ellis the dog made a special visit to our Day Services program today! His favorite activity—fetch—is more than just play; it’s a fun and meaningful way to engage clients, encouraging interaction, movement, and joy. ❤️ Our clients light up when they get to toss the ball for ...Ellis!

Be sure to follow us to see more of the amazing activities held for our clients in each program!

The atmosphere at Grapes & Hops 2025 is next level! 🍻🎶✈️
Live band jamming from Mike Dangeroux Band, a variety of craft beers and wine, and an unlimited hors d'oeuvres buffet—right at Janesville Revv Aviation.
All proceeds from this event support KANDU's mission to... improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Grab your tickets today. Fly to the link now!
https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/events/80972-grapes-hops-2025

Hard at work and loving it! 💪 Our amazing KANDU clients in the prevocational program are tackling their newest job—canned ham—with focus, pride, and plenty of smiles (and even a peace sign or two ✌️😄)! Show them some encouragement in the comments!

🌭☔ Rain or shine, we know how to have a good time! Clients in our Adult Day Services & Memory Care program were all set for a cookout, but the weather had other plans.

So we took the fun indoors — with delicious food, indoor basketball, and shuffleboard!