by Ann Kennedy | May 9, 2017 | Executive Director, FLSA, jobs in Waite Park, minnesota, Regulations, st. cloud, staffing, WACOSA, waite park
A man sits in his wheelchair at the front door of his residence, jacket in hand, waiting for the bus to come to take him to his center-based work program. The bus will not be coming today. It remains unclear when, or if, the bus will come again. The man has...
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 12, 2016 | Activities, thrift stores in st. cloud, WACOSA, waite park
Providing the seniors we serve with the ability to connect with other people their age to help them remain active in the community is exactly what WACOSA’s Senior Service program is all about. Our seniors have the opportunity to volunteer through the RSVP program,...
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 | May 22, 2015 | disabled adults, Senior Services, success stories, WACOSA, waite park
Over the years, WACOSA has provided community members with disabilities the opportunity for growth and success. There have been many who have greatly benefited from WACOSA’s services and are in a better place today because of the help they were given. What you are...
by Ann Kennedy | Apr 28, 2015 | disabled adults, minnesota, WACOSA, waite park
Since 1963, WACOSA has set clear goals by providing successful and progressive services for individuals with disabilities. Always ready to take the next step, WACOSA recently adopted “The WACOSA Way,” a philosophy that delves deeper into what we believe in and wish to...
