Work Services Honored at U.S. Capitol

12/6/2011

Good Shepherd Work Services was recently honored at the National Employment Celebration held at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Organized by the National Clubhouse Employment Expansion Project, the event honored employers for their support in hiring people with psychiatric disabilities.

Work Services was selected for the honor by the Clubhouse of Lehigh County. The Clubhouse is part of a nationwide network of facilities that provide vocational and personal support to people with psychiatric disabilities. 

 “Through both the good and challenging times, Good Shepherd Work Services has demonstrated its commitment to our program and the members of Clubhouse of Lehigh County,” says Stephanie Visi, director, Clubhouse. “Over the 11 years of our partnership, Work Services has been responsible for the hiring of 170 individuals in transitional, supported or independent positions. We were very pleased to have the opportunity to formally recognize Work Services and to thank them for their ongoing support.”
 
Good Shepherd Work Services provides job opportunities for people with disabilities and workforce support to large and small businesses, including recycling, assembly, packaging, mailing and fulfillment services. It operates a 35,000-square-foot production facility located on Lehigh Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.