We are here to help continue slowing the spread of COVID-19. We have provided the Chippewa Valley over 56,659 face masks. Connect with us to obtain yours today! 715-834-2771
#mondaytips #givingback #communityfirst #slowthespread #facemask4all #eauclaire #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
What does workplace inclusion look like?
Here's what Brock has to say about NDEAM.
Share your images during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. #NDEAM #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
What does workplace inclusion look like?
Here's what it looks like at L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
Share your images during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. #NDEAM #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
👉 Visit our page again later this afternoon to learn more from Brock.
It's time for Muffin Monday again.
Leave your business name in the comments. ⬇️
Drawing and delivery of muffins will be on Monday after 10 AM.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
*NEW*
L.E. Phillips Career Development Center Blog https://www.lecdc.org/blog
👉 Check out our first post. Visit often to learn more and explore the center.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
What can YOU do?
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Take time to learn more and plan activities to create awareness and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
We are observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. #ndeam
Meet Chris:
Who I am...a 54 year old man who is fortunate to work at the Career Development Center.
I can...learn new job opportunities through training at the Career Development Center.
Working Works...because I get to be with other people that enjoy working.
#disabilityawareness #hiddenabilities #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
There's a day for that?
#trainyourbrainday💫
📌 Do some logic puzzles, brain teasers and riddles to train your brain. Or you can head over to the Trivia Page for some brain exercises!
Other fun ways to train your brain include:
📌 Download a brain training app. These technologies offer a variety ways to test your brain.
📌 Mix up your routine. If you always do a crossword puzzle, try a different type of word game or number puzzle.
📌 Expand your interests. Take a cooking class or music lessons. Both will help improve your brain as you learn new skills.
📌 Take a different route to the grocery store or to work. You may discover changes to your neighborhood but you’ll also be giving your brain an opportunity to shake out some of the rust.
#tuesdaymotivation #hiddenability #haveagreatday
We are observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. #ndeam
Meet Linda:
Who I am...a fun and caring person. My smile is often contagious.
I can...fold adult briefs and work on packaging/assembly projects.
Working Works...because I am given a new opportunity every day.
#disabilityawareness #hiddenabilities #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Embrace your fears. Be bold and tackle an issue you have been too afraid to go after.
We invite you to share what scares you. 👻🎃
#Fears #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#worldhomelessday2020
Stop by Josef's Cheesecake Cupcakes today and support those in need in our community.
#funfactfriday
Working with individuals that have disabilities can improve job morale and corporate culture. By hiring people with disabilities, you are adding highly motivated people to the workforce and promoting an inclusive culture. ... Employees with disabilities bring unique skills, experiences, and understanding that can enhance your products and services.
Here is another great resource for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages. 👇
The The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.
https://wi-bpdd.org/
#disabilityawareness #hiddenabilities #NDEAM #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#mondayminute Help us reach 60,000 this week. Share this post with your friends and business partners. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Embrace your fears.
Be bold and tackle an issue you have been too afraid to go after.
We invite you to share what scares you. 👻🎃
#Fears #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Think Big and Shop Small - providing individuals with disabilities or disadvantages the opportunity to grow in their job skills.
We have been providing personal and business resources since 1959.
We offer the following services:
Print Services
Upholstery & Sewing
Catering Services
Woodworking
Packaging & Assembly
Custodial Services
And much more!
#smallbusinesssupport #shopsmallbusiness #keepitlocal #nonprofit #givebacktothecommunity #workingtogethertomakeadifference
To our Team Leader,
Happy Boss's Day!
We appreciate everything you do for the team. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference each and every day.
#bossday #teamwork #leader
#thursdaymorning resource sharing. Here is a great organization in our community.
NAMI Chippewa Valley's provides education, support and advocacy to families and individuals living with a mental illness.
To learn more, visit: http://www.namicv.org
#mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #wellness #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#mondayminute Take time to share the warmth this winter by donating new and/or gently used winter wear to the CDC Outreach Office.
This office specializes in homelessness prevention and helping those who may be in crisis. The services offered at the Chippewa County Outreach Office provide a valuable resource to those in need within the community.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #sharethewarmth
Embrace your fears.
Be bold and tackle an issue you have been too afraid to go after.
We invite you to share what scares you. 👻🎃
#Fears #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
👉 Did you know?
Our extension office in Blair, WI offers job placement services as part of the placement team with the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center. From this office we serve Jackson and Trempealeau counties helping individuals to find and maintain employment throughout the community. We also provide vocational evaluation services from this office, including work samples. To learn more about this program connect with Heather at 608-864-2105.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #fridayfunfact
#tbt🔙📸
We started a new pizza adventure in 2014 - Moke's and Big Donkey pizzas are created locally in Eau Claire, WI.
Find our pizzas at Woodman's - Altoona, WI and Festival Foods.
#Pizza4APurpose #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Get your 👻 spooky on 🎃. We have halloween themed face masks for sale. $6/mask. Small, Medium and Youth sized masks available while supplies last. Stop by the CDC today. You will also find them at the The Attic Home Consignments & Estate Sales beginning tomorrow 10/22/2020.
#wednesdaywellness #WearAMask correctly to help prevent the spread of #COVID19 to others. 😷
☑️ Here is a quick checklist to make sure your mask is fitting properly.
Connect with us to obtain a new facemask when yours becomes damaged or doesn't fit properly. ☎️
715-834-2771
Just a little reminder to turn your clocks back today. Enjoy your extra hour. #daylightsavingtime #turnbacktime
🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
Boo to you from our crew. 👻
Here are a few if the great ghouls from our costume & cuisine party yesterday.
Share your costumes with us.
#halloween2020 #costumes #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Do you love muffins?
We do and we want to share a dozen with you.
👉 Leave your business name in the comments.
We will draw our lucky Muffin Monday winner at 10 AM on Monday, November 2nd.
Helps us spread the word and make sure you check out our catering department too.
https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services.html
#c#cateringservice #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#thankfulthursday Vote for our friends at @The Community Table, Eau Claire. Visit DECI's voting page to help them pick the best Halloween window! The business with the most votes wins up to $1,000 in advertising from DECI!
https://www.downtowneauclaire.org/halloweenhop/
Don't forget to check out the Halloween Hop in downtown Eau Claire while you are out and about this weekend. #supportsmallbusiness #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#wednesdaywisdom A wide range of opportunities exist for outsourcing basic or complex operational tasks and allowing you the ability to manage the growth of your business. The LE Phillips Career Development Center provides support to many local businesses and organizations through printing, packaging, light assembly, and other outsourcing solutions. Grow your business with us today! #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #supportsmallbusiness #businesssolutions
#tuesdaytip Turn old into new! The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center offers experienced furniture upholstery services for residential and commercial customers. #upholsteryshop #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Join us in saluting our veterans. We are grateful for your service and bravery. 🇺🇸
#tuesdaytip shares awareness on American Diabetes Month.
To learn more visit: https://www.diabetes.org/community/american-diabetes-month
#diabetesawareness #WorkingTogetherToMakeAdifference
TUE, DEC 1 AT 12:00 AM CST
#GivingTuesday
Monday minute reminds you to stay safe Chippewa Valley. We are here to help you slow the spread of COVID-19. We have youth and adult sized masks available. Call us today at 715-834-2771. #slowthespread #maskupwisconin
#sundaysentiments
Enjoy your day and share your appreciation for others.
Benefits of Outdoor Play:
Why is playing outside so good for us?
Besides getting us off the sofa or away from the desk, it also gives us an opportunity to explore our neighborhoods. While it’s impossible to list all the benefits of outdoor play, we do have a few to share.
Playing outdoors is a freeing activity. It frees us from routines, enclosed spaces and frames of mind.
The outdoors fills us with energy. Whether it’s the fresh air, sunshine or physical activity, we perk up and become motivated to accomplish things.
It clears the cobwebs from our brains. We sometimes get stuck on a topic, project or issue and are unable to resolve it. A change of scene often brings clarity we didn’t have before.
Outdoor play provides terrific physical activity for our bodies. Our hearts pump fresh oxygen to our limbs and brains.
We experience new sights and sounds. Children get to experience the world around them.
As a social activity, playing outside encourages positive interactions.
When you play outside every month, it becomes habit-forming – and this one good habit to have!
It stimulates the imagination. Outdoor play has almost no boundaries. Your yard can be a kingdom or the playground can be a mountain to scale.
We’ve only scratched the surface of the benefits of outdoor play. There are so many more! So, be sure to get outside with the family on the first Saturday of every month – or even more often than that!
Credits: https://nationaldaycalendar.com
#wednesdaywellness highlights our @CDC Outreach Office resources:
👉Community Cabinet
This cabinet is located out front of the Outreach Office and has hygiene items, various foods and other basic need items. Individuals in need can take items at anytime from the Cabinet. This cabinet is restocked daily by Outreach staff and community members.
👉Community Cupboard
We offer a space in Chippewa Falls where community members can donate basic household items, such as dishes, furniture and small kitchen appliances. These items are provided free of charge to those in need.
If you would like to donate items or are in need, contact the Outreach Office at 715-861-5002.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference throughout the Chippewa Valley as we continue to donate face masks. Our goal is to donate over 100,000 by the end of the year.
#mondayminute shares the impact of individuals/families living below poverty in Chippewa County. The CDC Outreach Office specializes in homelessness prevention and helping those who may be in crisis.
To learn more about your county visit: https://www.unitedwaywi.org/page/ALICE
#nationalhungerandhomelessnessweek #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. https://hhweek.org/
Our CDC Outreach Office is located in downtown Chippewa Falls. This office specializes in homelessness prevention and helping those who may be in crisis. The services offered at the Chippewa County Outreach Office provide a valuable resource to those in need within the community. Visit their facebook page to learn more about projects you can help with. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Here's what our customers are saying about our woodworking department. #saturdayspotlight #customersuccess #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Did you know that our print shop offers the following services?
👉 Print Services:
Brochures
Business Cards
Bumper Stickers
Buttons
Corrugated Signs
Carbonless Forms
Envelopes
Flyers
Invitations
Letterheads
Newsletters
Magnets
Memo Pads
Menus
Placemats
Postcards
Raffle Tickets
👉 Embroidery
👉 Screen Printing
👉 Laser Engraving
Let us help service all of your printing and design needs. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #printservices
It’s almost go time!
We’re just a week away from #GivingTuesday and our organization has set a goal to raise $5000 by the end of the year by working together to make a difference for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. It’s true that it takes a village to ignite real change, so we’re pumped to have our supporters rally with us to create a lasting impact through giving this year. If you haven’t done so already, please visit our site to create awareness and tell your friends and family about our campaign.
Spreading the word gets our voices heard and the donations rolling in!
#GivingTuesday https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/OTM1Mjk=
Thank you for supporting our mission for over 61 years. We wouldn't be here today without your support. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
It's beginning to get quite festive around the center as we prepare for the holidays.
Carter enjoyed painting the windows in our cafeteria as part of his Project SEARCH experience.
His winter scene turned out great!
#holidaydecor #painting🎨 #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #projectsearch #holidayspirit #workisfunwhenyoumakeheadsturn #mondayvibes
Today we would like to say "Thank You" to the community for your support of our CDC Outreach Office. Your support provides individuals experiencing homelessness or a crisis with valuable resources throughout Chippewa County. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #communitytogether #communitystrong💪
#fridayfunfact offers opportunities to students through service learning. 📚
Here is Yao's experience. https://www.lecdc.org/blog
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #UWEC #studentspotlight #servicelearning
#tbt🔙📸
This was a great day sharing memories while creating a commercial for our pizza brands. Moke's and Big Donkey. Visit our YouTube page to view the commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3B_d0AJ3Rc #pizza4apurpose #workingtogethertomakeadifference
As you prepare to open your hearts in support of worthy causes tomorrow, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
Your gift of any amount will enable us to continue our mission in providing meaningful and purposeful vocational training, employment opportunities and community outreach services for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages, even in these unprecedented times.
#GivingTuesday #SmallBusiness #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#sundaysentiment today is the day. Make is a great one!
Why should you shop a small business?
Shopping a small business helps strengthen our local economy and promote further growth of the business.
Visit our online store at https://www.lecdc.org/online-store.html or find our products at The Local Store, La dee dah, and The Attic Home Consignments & Estate Sales to support our small business. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinesssaturday
Are you #blackfriday #shopping today?
Shop with Amazon Smile. Same products, same prices, same service.
Select the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center before starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. Amazon will #donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to us!
It's so easy AND it makes a BIG difference.
Thank you for your support!
This is the link to our smile account: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-0971649
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center 🦃
Just a reminder that we will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th to observe the holiday and provide our employees time connecting with their families. We will return to normal business hours on Monday, November 30th.
We wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.
#sundaysentiments Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. - Norman Vincent Peale
This year Markquart Gives Back has decided to let the community help them select 10 organizations to receive $5,000.
Vote today for the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center at https://www.markquartgivesback.com.
Keeping the Chippewa Valley strong by working together to make a difference.
Thank you for your vote!
This month we are sharing cookies instead of muffins.
Leave your business name in the comments.
We will draw our winner of a dozen cookies at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 7th.
Here is a #thursdaythought for you. International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities
This day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
#wednesdaywellness brings new ideas for holiday party planning. 🎄
This year we decided to make the entire month of December a party at the Career Development Center. Holiday happenings all month long giving back to our employees during these unprecedented times.
What are you planning for your holidays?
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#GivingTuesday is still underway.
Here is another great way you can support our mission by #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference.
Vote for the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
https://www.markquartgivesback.com/
MARKQUARTGIVESBACK.COM
Markquart Gives Back
"O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree..."
Do we have you singing yet? 🌲🎄
Thank you Noon Kiwanis Club of Eau Claire and Lowes Creek Tree Farm for donating this wonderful tree for our employees and guest to enjoy. We have been enjoying this Christmas tree in our receptionist area every day.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
What's your favorite color?
Red 🎅 or Green 🎄
#fridayfun #favoritecolor #holidaycheer #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Here's a little #HolidayFun for you. 🎄
Make homemade hot chocolate. 👉 Don't forget to add fun toppings. We invite you to head over to our instagram page @lephillipscdc for more #holidayhappenings at the LE. Phillips Career Development Center.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/holiday-hot-chocolate-3567639
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#WednesdayWellness Decorating for the holidays has health benefits.
Here is a short read on how decorating can be good for our mental health. https://www.christmastreeassociation.org/decoratingearlymentalhealth/
We also invite you to help us vote on the doors decorated by our employees. Brightening up the center and spreading holiday cheer to everyone that passes through our center.
Simply give your favorite door a thumbs up/like. 👍 #WorkingTogetgherToMakeADifference
Vote for your favorite door 🚪 with a Facebook like 👍.
Winner will be announced on Friday, December 11th.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #christmasdoor #doordecoratingcontest
Now is the perfect time to dream, create, share and inspire your customers.
Our print shop can service all of your printing and design needs.
Did you know that we offer binding services?
Ask us more about this, call 715-834-2771 ext.145
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #printingneeds #binding #printshop
#FeelGoodFriday We have a new sign courtesy Northwest Enterprises Inc. Thank you for your generosity and supporting our mission by #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference.
Holiday Happenings
Today's tasty treat for our employees was eggnog.
#thirstythursdays #eggnogseason #holidayhappiness #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference with #WednesdayWins. Each time we connect with our community to share our story, we make an impact. Here is what Stacey B. had to say from CCFBank about our CDC Outreach Office.
What do you call a melted snowman? ⛄
What?
Water 💧
We enjoyed melted snowmen cookies today as part of our month long Holiday Happening's.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #snowman #cookiedecorating
#tuesdaymood #tickleyourfunnybone
How do you greet a snowman when you see him? ⛄️
You say, “Ice to meet you.”
Here are some more snowman puns and funny quotes: https://thebrandboy.com/snowman-puns/
#MondayMinute
The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center provides many resources for our employees.
The Food Depot is just one of these resources. This is located inside of the center and available for our employees to use daily. Providing individuals and families with nutrition.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #fooddepot #employeeresource #support
🎄Notice🎄
L.E. Phillips Career Development Center will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of the holidays.
We will reopen on Monday, December 28.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday.
#wednesdaywisdom "Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing." - The Santa Clause.
#Tuesdaytip - Last minute Christmas shopping made easy. Find our #handmade games at La dee dah in Menomonie, WI. Cribbage is a great game for all ages.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
La dee dah
December 16 at 4:46 PM ·
What a great Christmas gift! ❤️
“Minnesconsin”, “WI” & “MN” cribbage boards
are in! Comes with a deck of cards & instructions!
Locally made at the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center which provides vocational services & employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages.
Just $35.
#MondayMinute brings you information from WIBPDD about the COVID-19 Vaccine. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
December 17 at 9:52 PM ·
Living Well and BPDD have put together a plain language document about what we know about the COVID-19 vaccine. You can view it here: https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PlainLanguage_Covid19_Vaccine-Info_Final.pdf
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center- SARTAC also created a similar resource found at the following link: https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-in-Plain-Language.pdf
If you want to view our Living Well Wednesday all about the COVID-19 vaccine you can watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinBPDD/videos/231027748434048
Shop with Amazonsmile. Same products, same prices, same service.
Select the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center before starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. Amazon will #donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazonsmile purchases to us!
It's so easy AND it makes a BIG difference.
Thank you for your support!
This is the link to our smile account: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/39-0971649
Today is a great day to support local businesses.
Need inspiration for your last minute Christmas shopping?
Find our game series at the following locations: The Local Store La dee dah and The Attic Home Consignments & Estate Sales
#SupportSmallBusiness #shoplocal #eauclairewi #eauclaire ##handmadegifts #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#WednesdayWellness brings you a fun employee engagement activity.
We enjoyed Flannels & Flapjacks this week as part of our Holiday Happenings all month long.
What do you like to do with your employees?
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TuesdayTip
For T-Shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, vinyl stickers, magnetic signs and more, our screen printing services can get your images printed on many kinds of fabric and materials.
If you don't have a design in mind, but know that you want new apparel, no problem!
Our team will help you create a design to make your vision a reality. Check out the shirts we made for Molly's On Main.
#printshop #screenprinting #localart #eauclairewi #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Did you know?
Big Donkey and Moke's pizzas were created in 2014.
Big Donkey and Moke's are 12" pizzas.
Delivery is made weekly to area retailers. Visit our website to visit the location near you. www.lecdc.org
Our pizzas are handmade by individuals with disabilities or disadvantages.
These ventures allow us the opportunity to teach employees new skills such as food preparation, consistency and quality control that are transferable to employment outside of the center, as well as in their personal lives.
#mondayminute #handmade #pizza #skilltraining ##transferableskills #Pizza4APurpose #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#SundaySentiments "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." - Henry Ford
One of the best parts of our business is people like you. Your support means the world to us! We wish you the best this holiday season and throughout the coming year. 🎄
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
L.E. Phillips Career Development Center
🎄Notice🎄
L.E. Phillips Career Development Center will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 in observance of the holidays.
We will reopen on Monday, December 28.
We wish you a safe and happy holiday.
FRI, AUG 6 AT 9:00 AM CDT
32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing
#tuesdaytip brings you information on our individual services.
Daily Living Skills offered through the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center teaches individuals the skills involved in performing activities of daily living, including skills intended to increase independence and participation in community life.
Areas of training may include:
· Money management and shopping
· Meal planning and cooking
· Transportation navigation
· Cleaning
· Safety
· Community resource skills
To learn more about this program connect with us at 715-834-2771.
Turn old into new in 2021!
The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center offers experienced furniture #upholstery #services for #residential and #commercial customers. We provide a large selection of fabrics. Our pickup and delivery service will aid in meeting your deadlines.
Do you have a piece of furniture in your home that has seen better days, we can help you give it new life.
Residential projects can include:
Dining room chairs 🪑
Couches and chairs 🛋
Drapes/Curtains
Pillows
Bench seats
Motorcycle and bike seats
👉Don't forget to check back often to see the changes we have made to this love seat.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#sundayreading Check out our new blog post https://www.lecdc.org/blog.
#saturdaysweets
Our Catering Services https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services are perfect for:
Brunch & Breakfast
Lunch and Dinner
Graduation Parties
Retirement Parties
Birthday Parties
Picnics
Weddings
Any other Special Event!
Happy New Year! 🎉
#MondayMinute
We completed 164 #upholstery projects and #donated over 71,000 #facemasks in 2020.
We invite you to learn more about our Upholstery & Sewing Department by calling 715-834-2771 ext.125 or visit our website at www.lecdc.org.
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#reupholsteryproject #localbusiness #sewing #eauclairewi #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#feelgoodstory
We have been partnering with Scheels for the past 8 years to provide our employees with new tennis shoes. Our footwear plays an important part in our work day. Here are a few tips to consider when while purchasing your next pair of tennis shoes.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20043897#:~:text=Wiggle%20your%20toes.,should%20be%20snug%2C%20not%20tight.
#communitypartnerships #newshoes #employeewellness #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#shoutoutsaturday It's Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - recognizing our police officers in the Chippewa Valley for all that they do.
Here are a few ways you can show your support:
*Wear Blue All Day
*Make Cards for your Local Law Enforcement Department
*Give blood in the National Blue Blood Drive
*Have treats or lunch dropped off at your Local Law Enforcement Department
*If you see a Police Officer, THANK a Police Officer.
Each day they serve to protect us, let's say "thank you".
#backtheblue #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#FunFactFriday National Presto Industries donated the Ball Street Plant where CDC currently has 106,000 sq. ft. on 3.4 acres.
When did they donated this location to us? 1975 or 1985
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TBT Eau Claire Marathon 2018 memories.
Looking for more information on 2021's marathon, visit: https://www.eauclairemarathon.com/
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#wednesdaywellness brings you the benefits of golfing.
https://www.golfandhealth.org/news/the-key-health-benefits-of-golf/
👉 Reminder to mark your calendar for Friday, August 6th to join us for our 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing at Hickory Hills Golf Course.
We need your input. #SaturdayThoughts
What game would you like to see at our golf outing this year?
👇 Leave your pick below in the comments.
#GolfToMakeADifference #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#FunFactFriday We made 5191 pizzas in 2020. 🍕
Thank you for supporting individuals with disabilities and disadvantages. #workingtogethertomakeadifference
Don't forget to give our pizzas a try today! 🍕 #pizza4apurpose
We are #thankful for our customers. Here is a project we did for Bluecoat Lawn and Snow.
Feature your logo, name, design or monogram on many different kinds of products – personalized jackets, polo shirts, sweatshirts, baby blankets, towels, Christmas stockings, seat covers, hats and more. You can bring in the items or we can order them for you.
#ThankfulThursday #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Is there a piece of furniture in your home that has seen better days?
We can help you give it new life. To schedule an appointment please call 715.834.2771 ext 125 or email at cdcupholstery@lecdc.org.
Here's a look at the loveseat we shared with you on January 4th. We have the fabric cut out and the frame ready to go for reupholstering.
#WednesdayGrind #upholstery #upholsterer #local #eaucliarewi #smallbusinesses #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TuesdayTips
We offer a wide array of Assistive Technology for our employees to engage in meaningful and appropriate employment opportunities. Here is a short video with just a few of the tools that are used in various areas of the center.
To learn more about our services and programs, call 715-834-2771. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#MondayMinute
We completed 164 #upholstery projects and #donated over 71,000 #facemasks in 2020.
We invite you to learn more about our Upholstery & Sewing Department by calling 715-834-2771 ext.125 or visit our website at www.lecdc.org.
#reupholsteryproject #localbusiness #sewing #eauclairewi #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
MESSENGER
L.E. Phillips Career Development Center updated their info in the about section.
#FridayFunFact In 2020 we placed 74 new job hires into the community and provided over 3000 hours of skills training through our Job Placement program. To learn more about this program visit https://www.lecdc.org/job-placement.html #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TBT Community members working together to slow the spread of COVID-19. We donated adult and youth sized face masks to the area schools on Eau Claire's eastside this past fall. Connect with us to learn more about our mask project today at 715-834-2771. #workingtogethertomakeadifference
#waybackwednesday #wbw
Here is a great video from our 2015 archives showing you how everyday we change people's lives.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #eauclaire #localbusiness #nonprofit
We have a wonderful and amazing community.
Thank you VIBE Nutrition and Hello Adorn for supporting our mission with your in-kind donations for our 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing.
We can't wait to share these in our silent auction.
Mark your calendars to join us at Hickory Hills Golf Course on Friday, August 6th, 2021. #GolfToMakeADifference #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MartinLutherKingJrDay #ihaveadream #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#ThrowbackThursday brings you another video from our 2015 archives. Here's how we make our Moke's and Big Donkey Pizzas.
#pizza4apurpose #workingtogethertomakeadifference🌎 #locallymade #locallysold #locallyowned #nonprofit #eauclairewi
#WednesdayWellness brings you education to learn more about the COVID vaccination. Here is a great explanation in plain language by the WI Board for People with Disabilities.
https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/2021/01/24/plain-language-vaccine-facts-and-myths/
#tuesdaytalk shares insight on the impact our CDC Outreach Office is making to support and provide homelessness prevention throughout Chippewa County.
In 2020:
* We served 501 Unique Individuals.
* 2,773 Services were provided through the Outreach Office.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #homelessnessprevention #communitystrong #outreachprogram
Wearing a face mask can be fun. Check out the new releases we have for sale at the Career Development Center and The Attic Home Consignments & Estate Sales. Get yours today!
#maskupwisconsin #slowthespread #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Join us in celebrating National Compliment Day by going all out with praise.
The power of a compliment is pretty remarkable: either giving or receiving one can boost your happiness and confidence — making the act a win-win.
You never know when someone could use some good vibes, so spread the positivity by giving someone a reason to smile! #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #nationalcomplimentday
Looking for volunteer opportunities in Eau Claire?
Consider volunteering at our 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Friday, August 6th, 2021.
To learn more about the opportunities available with L.E. Phillips Career Development Center visit: https://www.lecdc.org/volunteer.html and sign up today! #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #GolfToMakeADifference
Take a minute or two to visit: https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services.html
We have updated our catering menu for 2021.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
It's Groundhog Day...
Will our fuzzy friend see his shadow?
Here's February's calendar of events.
Each month we enjoy engaging with our employees.
A few highlights for this month: Super Bowl Fun, National Pizza Day, Free Lunch & Valentine's Day Treat, and Tasty Nachos. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Good Morning!
Just a little reminder to add laughter to your day today.
"A day without laughter is day wasted." - Charlie Chaplin
#sundaysentiment #sundayvibes #sundayfunday😎
#SpreadTheWord Invite your friends, family and co-workers to join in attending our 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing on Friday, August 6th at Hickory Hills Golf Course. #GolfToMakeADifferene #eauclaire #golf #nonprofit #fundraisingevent #greatcause #greatmission #workingtogethertomakeadifference🌎
#funatwork Friday. Take a break and play along. Share the three words that best describe your personality below. 👇
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference #fridaymood #starttheweekendright✔️ #timeforfun
It's National Pizza Day 🍕
National Pizza Day is a day that celebrates this oven baked flat bread food that is covered in sauce and cheese.
Have you tried our pizzas yet?
https://www.lecdc.org/mokes--big-donkey-pizzas.html
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Moke's & Big Donkey Pizzas
Join us in spreading the word about this virtual information session.
Thank you UW-Stout Career Services for putting this together for businesses to share information about their company and current co-op opportunities available for students.
#uwstout #recruitstout #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
UW-Stout Career Services
February 7 at 8:17 PM ·
Employer in Residence Feb. 9 is L.E. Phillips Career Development Center! Sign up for the Virtual Information Session to learn more about their co-op and internship opportunities: http://cglink.me/2db/r971637
#recruitstout #recruitment #stoutemployer
UW-Stout Graphic Communications UW-Stout College of Education, Hospitality, Health & Human Sciences #uwstout
What can you do with 2 minutes or less?
Take a 2 minute break and learn more about the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Video archive 2014
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
🌮 Taco Dip 🌮
Recipe from L.E. Phillips Catering Department
12 ounces cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tsp. taco seasoning
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1 small can sliced black olives
Tortilla chips
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over a large serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Layer with lettuce, both cheeses, tomato, and olives if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
For our full catering menu, please visit www.lecdc.org
#flashbackfriday - two of our favorite teams (Green Bay Packers & Minnesota Vikings) here at L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
Who will you be cheering on this weekend?
🏉 Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers 🏈
Here is a poem that will warm your heart. ❤️
My Gummy Heart
by Brenda R.
My heart melts when I think of you.
Sweet as honey, I love you.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
💙 Recognizing autism on Autism Sunday this Valentine's Day. 💙
The successful growth of L.E. Phillips Career Development Center is the direct result of our valued employees.
Their dedication and commitment serve as a vital link in the chain which drives our business.
In recognition of that commitment, we are pleased to present our 2020 service milestone recipients. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Fighting Hunger and Homelessness together in the Chippewa Valley!
Chippewa Valley Tours is bringing you the Chippewa Falls Food and Drink Experience Box!
Check out their Facebook page for the details and how to purchase your box this week!
Proceeds will be benefiting 2 great organizations in Chippewa County.
* CDC Outreach Office
* Hope Village Chippewa Falls
https://www.hopevillagechippewafalls.org/
Here is a great resource that will automatically connect you to AmazonSmile.
Smilematic is a free Chrome extension that will automatically turn your everyday Amazon purchases into AmazonSmile donations. Not a Chrome user? Smilematic Also supports Safari, Firefox & Edge.
Here's the tool: https://couponfollow.com/smilematic
Smilematic will automatically redirect our supporters to our charity every time, so you'll never miss out on a donation again to the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
Thank you for your support!
"Working Together To Make A Difference."
🧵 It's National Embroidery Month 🧵
Take advantage of our custom embroidery services.
Feature your logo, name, design or monogram on many different kinds of products – personalized jackets, polo shirts, sweatshirts, baby blankets, towels, Christmas stockings, seat covers, hats and more.
You can bring in the items or we can order them for you.
https://www.lecdc.org/printing--embroidery.html
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Screen Printing Shirts
"Disability is not a brave struggle or 'courage in the face of adversity.' Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live."Neil Marcus #SundaySentiments #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Our print shop can service all of your printing and design needs.
Our graphic designers can assist you in the creation of promotional displays and marketing brochures for products and services.
They can help you develop distinctive logos for products and businesses, create visual designs for annual reports or other corporate literature, and develop the overall layout and design of newsletters, catalogs, receipts, business cards and many other publications.
Get a quote on your business bundle today! https://www.lecdc.org/get-a-quote.html
#FlashbackFriday Each month we provide free lunch for our employees. This months lunch celebrated Valentine's Day on Friday, February 12. We enjoyed meatball subs, pasta salad, cupcakes, and lemonade. #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Take action to protect yourself against #HeartDisease. Join @TheHeartTruth this #HeartMonth to spread the word that when we take time daily to be heart healthy, those small acts help protect #OurHearts. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ourhearts
#WishlistWednesday
Our wish this week = Canned Goods
The L.E. Phillips CDC Outreach Office is located in downtown Chippewa Falls. This office specializes in homelessness prevention and helping those who may be in crisis. The services offered at the Chippewa County Outreach Office provide a valuable resource to those in need within the community.
During operating hours Outreach staff is available to provide help in accessing local support resources like housing, food, and needed items. We provide a safe space for those experiencing crisis by offering a listening ear as well as support and resources within their local Chippewa Falls Community.
The Outreach Office works closely with area agencies such as the Family Support Center, Chippewa County Housing Authority, local food pantries, Workforce Resource, Catholic Charities, Chippewa Economic Support and several others. The Outreach Office also works with the Chippewa Falls Mission Coalition and area churches to meet the needs of community members who may be experiencing crisis.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Vocational Evaluator
The Vocational Evaluator works closely with each evaluate to ensure the individual receives an evaluation of appropriate length and quality. Works closely with department supervisors, case managers, and other professionals to provide each individual with maximum benefit from the evaluation. Length of evaluation period and vocational recommendations are made by the vocational evaluator. Works with individuals in employee development services to establish programming which will provide or enhance the employability of a worker.
Interested individuals can contact Deb in HR at 715-834-2771 x 148.
Fun Fact Friday
Our Packaging & Assembly Departments provide the following services: sonic welding, taping, labeling, collating, folding, inserting, sorting, gluing, rework, inspection, disassembly, reassembly, co-packing, shrink wrapping, container processing and fulfillment.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Way to crush your goals Carter. We look forward to seeing your creativity shine in our upholstery and sewing dept.
Project SEARCH-Menomonie
February 25 at 9:27 PM ·
Everyone, meet Carter! One of our wonderful interns this year. Carter just finished his S.M.A.R.T. goal for rotation #2. Read his introduction below!
"My name is Carter and I am in the Project Search program where students are provided real-life work experience as well as training, employment, and life skills. I am currently at the Career Development Center for Project Search to go through three different rotations of job training. My first rotation was in the front office. There I opened and sorted mail, deposited checks, worked on my typing skills, scanned credit cards, and made and transferred calls. On my first transition week, we had a guest author named Ms. Jeanne. We also toured around Donut Sam’s and had Culvers ice cream. My current rotation is the print shop where I screenprint, embroider, make buttons, and even got to design an Arthur T-shirt for the staff to wear. Finally, I will start my third rotation at upholstery, where they upholster furniture for personal and industrial use. There I plan to make designs, and repair furniture."
#TBT
2018 Eau Claire Express visit the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center.
As baseball lovers, it doesn't get much better than this: sunny weather, affordable tickets and unparalleled proximity to the best players in the the Chippewa Valley.
We are looking forward to seeing the Eau Claire Express play this year. #allaboard
It's National Nutrition Month.
Here are 5 ways to eat canned peaches. For more additional nutrition options, visit https://www.myplate.gov/. #WednesdayWellness
We're celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday today with green eggs and ham.
#greeneggsandham
SAT, JUN 5 AT 10:00 AM CDT
Cram the Cruiser
The L.E. Phillips Career Development Center employees enjoy participating in a wide variety of activities each month. Here is what's happening this month.
#SundaySentiments
"Concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically. " - Stephen Hawking #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Here are a few facts brain injury facts & statistics from https://www.biausa.org/.
#MoreThanMyBrainInjury #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TuesdayTreat #nutritionmonth2021
Here is a great recipe to capture your favorite fruits for breakfast.
https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/fruit-pizza-go
Connect with us on Instagram today!
Check out our Minnesconsin cribbage board #giveaway.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#SundaySentiments #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
"I choose not to place "dis", in my ability." - Robert M. Hense
Graduations are just around the corner.
We have two great services that can help you with planning and preparation.
Print Services - Create, Print, and Package your invitations. https://www.lecdc.org/printing--embroidery.html
Catering - Plan, Prepare and Serve your meal. https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services.html
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
We took time to write down a few notes of thanks today.
#TastyTuesday brings you freshly baked muffins.
Muffins - A variety of baked goodness!
Regular Sized Muffins $18/dozen
Mini Sized Muffins $12/dozen
Catering department 715-839-2090
https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services.html
#minutemonday
We would like to express our gratitude for your generous support of the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center's 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing.
Scheels
Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
Intentional Journeys LLC
Northwestern Bank
McDonough Manufacturing Co.
https://www.lecdc.org/32nd-annual-charity-golf-outing.html
March Madness reminds us that we are capable of doing anything.
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-march-madness-schedule
Just a friendly reminder to spring your clocks forward. Daylight savings time begins tomorrow.
Happy Friday Everyone!
We hope you all had a great week.
Sometimes, our week can feel a bit like a roller coaster there are so many feelings and moods we can go through in just five days and it’s often influenced by the type or amount of work we have. Excitement, anxiousness, tiredness and happiness are just a few of the emotions that we might experience in a given week at work.
TGIF: Share a GIF that best describes your Friday with us.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Lilly Sale Planned #tbtphoto from our archives.
Just one example of how we use our services to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages with the jobs and skills training that will help them succeed.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Rock the Socks! 🧦
Join us in celebrating World Down Syndrome Day today.
👇 Share a photo of your socks below in the comments.
March 21, 2021 marks World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about Down syndrome and celebrating individuals around the world living with the genetic condition.
#rockthesocks #Worlddownsyndromeday2021 #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Spring is here! 🌷
Now is the perfect time to give your furniture new life.
https://www.lecdc.org/upholstery--sewing.html
#FridayFunFact
Services to grow your business and our community.
We offer great services at a great price for businesses of all sizes. We use those services to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages with the jobs and skills training that will help them succeed.
We found this great advertisement in a box of the centers memorabilia dating back to 1959.
#ThursdayTips #WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
Skills to Pay the Bills is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help teach youth and adults soft skills as well as workforce readiness. This is a modular, hands-on curriculum with engaging activities that focus on six key skill areas: communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem solving and critical thinking and professionalism.
Why should you take this training course?
👉Enhance effective communication with coworkers and employers.
👉Develop leadership skills to improve efficiency and productivity.
👉Develop presentation skills to enhance self-confidence and relationships.
👉Increase creativity and collaborative outcomes through brainstorming and problem solving strategies.
To learn more about this program call 715-834-2771.
🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
Today we enjoyed a traditional Irish meal: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, and Potatoes. Topped off with a frosted sugar cookie.
Experiences like these are provided by our wonderful community members supporting our mission.
Thank you Kent Martinson at AIS Insurance Services for your donation supporting our free meal program.
#WorkingTogetherToMakeADifference
#TastyTuesday brings you freshly baked muffins.
Muffins - A variety of baked goodness!
Regular Sized Muffins $18/dozen
Mini Sized Muffins $12/dozen
Catering department 715-839-2090
https://www.lecdc.org/catering-services.html
#NationalScribbleDay
Scribble with your family, friends, etc. today! Whether it laughs, dances or grins, it doesn’t really matter. Everyone can laugh, dance and grin, too!
You can participate at home by bringing out the crayons and art supplies. All ages can get creative with their scribbles. Art is an excellent way to relieve anxiety and there are no lines to stay between here!
Friday Fun Fact - we manufacture and ship over 30,000 bed frames from our facility to companies throughout the Midwest.
We would like to express our gratitude for your generous support of the L.E. Phillips Career Development Center's 32nd Annual Charity Golf Outing.
Brotoloc North- Eau Claire Employers Benefit Group Legends Title Services, LLC and Nohre Co. & SC.
#GolfToMakeADifference
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month 🧚
Wednesday wellness brings us education and resources to support individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis in Wisconsin.
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/WIG
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Are you interested in winning $5,000 in CASH? 💸
The L. E. Phillips Career Development Center has hosted the Big Ticket Raffle for 32 years. The winner will be announced on Friday, August 6th at 5 p.m. during our Annual Charity Golf Outing at Hickory Hills Golf Course.
Only 250 tickets are sold each year.
How could it get better?
You don’t need to be present to win and CDC is giving away $9,950 in CASH prizes to 15 lucky winners.
How do you get your ticket? 🎫
Call us at 715-834-2771 ext. 118 or stop by our office at 1515 Ball Street in Eau Claire.
#golftomakeadifference
Working together to make a difference!
Our mission is to be a viable business enterprise as a means to provide meaningful and appropriate vocational services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities or disadvantages.
Services to grow your business and our community.
We offer great services at a great price for businesses of all sizes. We use those services to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages with the jobs and skills training that will help them succeed.
