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Monnick Supply awarded "Employer of the Year"Marlborough, MA — On Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 11:00 am in the Great Hall at the Statehouse in Boston, Monnick Supply of Marlborough will be one of 32 employers to be honored by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC). The Department of Mental Health (DMH) acting Commissioner Dr. Kenneth Duckworth will join over 50 Massachusetts legislators in honoring key employers for providing critical jobs while recognizing the accomplishments of people who have disabilities as they overcome obstacles and return to work. Employment Options, Inc., a psychosocial clubhouse in Marlborough is a proud affiliate of the MCC program and will be well represented by staff and members. Employment Options provides supported, independent and transitional employment to it members, working closely with various companies in and around Marlborough. Monnick Supply of Marlborough has been chosen as Employment Options' key employer and will be awarded at this event. "Employment Options has been very helpful in placing and training members to meet Monnick's requirements. Paul Whitney of Options, has now been with us since 3 years and has become family. My main aim is to do what is right for this company and my community" says Paul Montalbano, owner of Monnick Supply. Over 730 Massachusetts companies employed clubhouse members in 2001 according to the employment survey the MCC released last year. Clubhouses are centers funded by the DMH to provide a welcoming place in the community for people who have a mental illness. Strengths and abilities are the focus rather than their illness. "When business communities and clubhouses work together, an atmosphere of accomplishment and self-confidence is created, leading to improved health" says Ruth Cohen, Employment Coordinator, Employment Options, Inc. Clubhouse members earned $7,765,013 last year, bringing in needed tax revenue to the state while following their path to recovery. The MCC will release its new survey on May 13th in an effort to highlight the positive contributions people with mental illness make in their communities. Employment Options earned $125,473 in the fiscal year 2002 through supported and transitional employment alone. Paul Whitney has been a member at Employment Options for several years and has been working with Monnick Supply for the past 3 years. "I can't remember the last time I felt this good about my work and my life" says Paul who is one of many members to have found satisfaction through work and being back in the community. Employment Options, Inc. is a non-profit agency, serving adults with mental illness and other challenged populations in the Metro West region. Options believes in an individual's right to independent and dignified living, and provides meaningful services ranging from employment, education, housing, deaf and family services to social needs. For further information or to announce positions at your company visit our website at www.employmentoptions.org or call (508) 485-5051. |
