by Development Team | Mar 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Client Success, Spiritual Care, What We Do, Who We Are
Members from Paycom adopted an Emmaus home this Christmas! Last December, Paycom employees visited a client home, bringing presents for everyone to open on Christmas morning. In place of exchanging gifts within their work group this year, these Paycom employees bought...
by Development Team | Mar 30, 2023 | Advocacy, Client Success, Spiritual Care, What We Do, Who We Are
In 2013, Loretta and her two housemates met Rachel, a new part-time direct support professional with Emmaus. Neither Loretta nor Rachel knew this was the start of a companionship that would grow to the depths of family over the coming years. Rachel joined Emmaus with...
by Development Team | Mar 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Client Success, Spiritual Care, What We Do, Who We Are
David doesn’t let anything stop him. In December of 2022, he made a goal for himself to establish a weekly workout routine. Going to the gym three times a week would be significant in getting him to his ultimate goal-getting out of his wheelchair. From modified...
by Development Team | Mar 3, 2023 | Advocacy, Donate, Events, Get Involved, Rewards & Recognition, What We Do
On March 1st, hundreds of Missourians with disabilities and their friends, families, and staff from every corner of the state traveled to the State Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day! This year’s theme was “WE the People,” borrowed from the opening...
by Emmaus Homes | Jun 30, 2022 | Advocacy, Benefits, Careers, Get Involved, Team Members, What We Do, Who We Are
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a phrase that has become important to individuals and organizations that are working to become better for all. A diverse and inclusive workplace is one that makes everyone feel involved...
by Emmaus Homes | Jun 28, 2022 | Advocacy, Client Success, Rewards & Recognition, What We Do
Written by Dr. Rachel C. Morgan In February of 2019, Missouri announced its initiative to become a “Technology First State”, as the Direct Support Personnel crisis continued to rise. Amidst the COVID pandemic, an increase in isolation of adults with disabilities...