by Ann Kennedy | Aug 31, 2016 | disabled adults, employment, Hiring, jobs, Sauk Centre, WACOSA, waite park
WACOSA is a non-profit organization that was initially started by parents to support their children. Today, WACOSA serves over 575 adults with disabilities in central MN. Our mission is to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and live in their...
by Ann Kennedy | Jul 5, 2016 | Activities, disabled adults, Exercise, WACOSA
Physical exercise is essential for staying healthy, fit and strong. This is especially the case as we age and when living with a disability. Adults with disabilities are three times as likely to suffer from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer as adults without...
by Ann Kennedy | May 16, 2016 | charity, disabled adults, donations, jobs, thrift store, WACOSA
Your donations to WACOSA help support and make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities, but have you ever wondered how? Your donations are greatly appreciated and make it possible for us to support our WACOSA clients with various services. These are...
by Ann Kennedy | Jan 19, 2016 | disabled adults, employment, Hiring, jobs in Waite Park, minnesota, saint cloud, Sauk Centre, THRIFTWORKS, Training Specialist, volunteer, WACOSA
Providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and live in their community is exactly what WACOSA’s mission is all about. WACOSA has two locations – one in Waite Park and one in Sauk Centre. Our Sauk Centre location provides many services to the...
by Ann Kennedy | Dec 13, 2015 | disabled adults, Inspire, Kris Bartz, st. cloud, WACOSA, waite park
Kris was born to inspire. His journey began when he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy – a condition that brings many unique challenges to the people it touches. Although this disease brings many challenges, Kris refuses to let it stand in his way of making an...
by Ann Kennedy | Jul 1, 2015 | charitable donation, disabled adults, Donate, minnesota, st. cloud, staffing, volunteer, WACOSA
Some say the greatest gift you can give a person is your time. In today’s fast paced society, time is of the essence and is greatly valued when it is freely offered. These days, a person’s time is very valuable. With the average American working nearly 47 hours per...
