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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

SUCCESS STORY | REDWOOD PARK

COMMUNITIES FURNITURE BANK DROP-OFF

CLH’s Supported Employment Program (SEP) partnered with
Redwood Park Communities for a Furniture Bank “Drop Off”
location right here in Midland, Ontario. Through this partnership,
Redwood hosted interviews to find the perfect match; candidates
from the SEP program applied and went through the full interview
process. The two successful “Furniture Specialists” were selected,
one of them being Michael! Michael prepared for his new job by
purchasing new clothing, working hard at learning the job, with
support from his SEP staff, and jumping right in!

Trish (SEP staff) said that Michael is always excited when a
workday comes, and he’s ready to leave the house as early as
8am. Michael is so proud to be a part of the Redwood Furniture
Bank, it allows him to get out of the house, keeps him active, and
helps him to continue to learn new skills. Michael has taken on
new challenges while in the role, such as refurbishing furniture
that needs a little “TLC”, as well as sanding, gluing and painting
various pieces to ensure they are as good as new and ready to be
loved by the next family. Michael is seen at the Furniture Bank full
of smiles, brightening the storage unit even on the gloomiest of
days. What a perfect pairing for both Michael and the Redwood
Furniture Bank!

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