by cleanwp | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
WACOSA is excited to announce that it has named its new Executive Director, Nancy Betts. Nancy has been the Vice President of WACOSA since 2018 and will assume the role of Executive Director effective July 1st, 2022. Jon Archer, WACOSA’s Board of Director’s...
by cleanwp | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Steve Howard, Executive Director, WACOSA, will be retiring September 30, 2022. Steve’s career has spanned 36 years in the field of Human Services, with the last 14 years spent as WACOSA’s Executive Director. Under Steve’s leadership, WACOSA experienced a 65% increase...
by cleanwp | Mar 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
MASKING UPDATE! 03/04/2022 Effective Immediately WACOSA is no longer requiring staff, volunteers, or clients to wear face masks, per CDC and MDH Masking guidelines. Individuals may choose to continue masking as well. PLEASE NOTE: We are still required to wear masks...
by cleanwp | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
December 15, 2021 To: All WACOSA stakeholders From: Steve Howard, Executive Director Re: Update on most recent vaccine guidance If you have been following the news related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, you are likely aware of the current situation associated...
by cleanwp | Dec 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
WACOSA ThriftWorks! thrift store was the recipient of a generous donation from John and Cherie McDowall that will make a significant impact both for people with disabilities and our environment. Thanks to John & Cherie’s donation, ThriftWorks! was able to secure...
by cleanwp | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
WACOSA is excited to announce that our very own, Amber Nord, received a state-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) Award from the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) in November of 2021. The award was presented to Amber by Julie...
by cleanwp | Nov 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
November 18, 2021 To: All WACOSA stakeholders From: Steve Howard, Executive Director Re: Update on WACOSA’s services/COVID-19 Since it has been awhile since we had new information to update our many stakeholders, we thought it best to share the current situation...
by cleanwp | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
August 11, 2021 To: All WACOSA stakeholders From: Steve Howard, Executive Director Re: Reinstatement of COVID-19 masking requirements On Friday of last week, WACOSA sent home a memo with all clients entitled “Important Mask Update” (attached in link below). Many of...
by cleanwp | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
May 26, 2021 To: All WACOSA stakeholders From: Steve Howard, Executive Director Re: Update on WACOSA’s services WACOSA’s staff, governance and leadership wish to thank all of our stakeholders for their patience these past 14 months. COVID-19 has made this past year a...
by cleanwp | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
WACOSA COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION When will WACOSA begin allowing clients to return services? As the governor’s Executive Orders have evolved, WACOSA has made every effort to bring clients back within the boundaries of these orders. As these orders relax,...
