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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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KANDU prides itself on the programs we provide. We strive to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose.

But, we face a financial gap between funding sources and the costs of providing our life-changing ...programs.

Help us fill the gap today by donating to our Annual Giving Campaign. Your donation directly supports people with disabilities in our community.

Donate today: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-donate-to-kandu-industries

Hi Barbie! 👋

KANDU became a Barbie world filled with laughs, sparkles, and everything pink! Clients loved watching Barbie while eating their lunch. They also got to take home adorable goodie bags of sweet treats and snack on delicious popcorn with pink chocolate drizzle.

We ...also had to show our admiration for the costumes by voting for KANDU's Barbie and Ken. The fabulous victors not only took home the title of Best Barbie and Best Ken but also a $20 gift card. Congrats to Deja and Carter!

The show-stopper of the afternoon certainly was the photobooth! Clients loved stepping into the Barbie box and letting their personality shine. We are so fortunate and owe a big thank you to our board member, Kim. She put on this wonderful day for our clients and we are so thankful for her support and the level of care that went into this event.

Barbie Day was such a hit, you can't beat seeing all these smiles. Be sure to follow us to catch more of the amazing moments happening inside KANDU.

🎉 We have a big announcement! 🎉

We’re excited to announce the live entertainment for KANDU's 12th Annual Grapes and Hops event! This year, we’re bringing you the incredible Mike Dangeroux Band! Based in Chicago, the Mike Dangeroux Orchestra will be performing an exciting mix... of rock, blues, soul, R&B, and more!

This is one performance you won’t want to miss! 📆 Save the date—May 30th—and join us for an unforgettable night of live music, beer, wine, and so much more at the Revv Aviation Hangar at Janesville airport.

Stay tuned for more event details coming soon! 🍇🍻

KANDU prides itself on the programs we provide. We strive to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose.

But, we face a financial gap between funding sources and the costs of providing our life-changing ...programs.

Help us fill the gap today by donating to our Annual Giving Campaign. Your donation directly supports people with disabilities in our community.

Donate today: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-donate-to-kandu-industries

🏀 Minds in Motion got their blood pumping this week by shooting some hoops at the YMCA of Northern Rock County 🏀 Basketball is a great way to work on and improve coordination, teamwork skills, and confidence.

Want to show your support for Minds in Motion and KANDU's additional... programs? 💌Donate here: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-donate-to-kandu-industries

🌟 Want to make a meaningful donation to our programs? 🌟 Our Adult Day Services / Memory Care is looking for craft supplies! 🖌️ Arts and crafts are an important component of KANDU’s day services program because they can help people with dementia and other memory-related disabilities by ...stimulating their brains, improving their mood, and helping them feel connected to others. Whether you have extras lying around or want to purchase new items to donate, our clients would greatly benefit from your gift.

If interested in donating, please call us at 608-755-4123 or drop off the supplies at our reception desk. Your generosity will help create moments of joy and creativity for our clients. 🎨🌟

Minds in Motion had a great time at the Janesville Performing Arts Center admiring their Light in the Darkness exhibit. The clients loved picking out their favorite pictures and we're in awe of the local talent featured! It's certainly inspiring to see so many amazing works of art ...created right in our community.

Minds in Motion is a slow-paced day habilitation program aimed at providing clients with community activities regularly. Exploring their community builds greater independence, interpersonal confidence, and supports their personal development. To learn more about Minds in Motion as well as KANDU's other programs, visit:
https://www.kanduindustries.com/programs-and-services/

KANDU Industries is deeply honored to receive a Community Impact Award from Ecolab – and our clients couldn’t be more thrilled!

This generous grant will help us continue our mission of creating, promoting, and providing diverse opportunities for individuals with disabilities and ...dementia right here in our community.

We are so grateful for supporters like Ecolab, whose partnership empowers us to make a lasting difference. Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to Ecolab for their incredible support!