The Center for Growth and Independence

08/10/2026

Supported Employment Services | Inclusive Hiring Made Easy

Finding the right employee shouldn't be complicated.

At The Center for Growth and Independence, our Supported Employment team connects businesses with dependable, motivated individuals whose skills match their workforce needs. We provide personalized job matching, on-the-job coaching, and ongoing support—helping both employers and employees succeed.

Ready to build a stronger, more inclusive workplace? Partner with us today.

To learn more about our Supported Employment Program, visit our website: www.thecentergi.org

08/09/2026

✅ We're cooking up life skills over here.

This group spent an afternoon practicing essential cooking skills and made chicken alfredo! After working together to prep, cook, and assemble the meal, everyone sat down to enjoy their lunch. Learning can be fun and delicious. 🍽️

08/08/2026

🏆 We Have Our MVPs!

After an incredible Baseball Card Fundraiser Campaign, the results are in: Congratulations to Jo & United Way of Southwest Michigan for earning this year's MVP title! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our players throughout the campaign. Every donation made a difference in supporting adults with disabilities and helped advance our mission.

💜 Thank you to everyone who helped us knock this fundraiser out of the park!

08/07/2026

Together, we played, cheered, and made a lasting difference! 🙌

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, teams, volunteers, donors, and everyone who came out to support our 39th Annual Softball Fundraiser, we raised over $20,000 to help create opportunities for adults with disabilities in our community.

Thank you for playing, cheering, volunteering, sponsoring, and believing in our mission. Together, we're building inclusion and independence for everyone, every day, everywhere.

08/05/2026

Help us wish Beth, one of our Direct Support Professionals, a happy birthday!
🎉Happy Birthday, Beth! 🎉

08/05/2026

Help us wish Aaron, our Business Development Manager, a happy birthday!
🎉Happy Birthday, Aaron! 🎉

08/04/2026

Time well spent in the garden! 🌱

08/03/2026

🫐 It's Blueberry Season! One of our CLS Groups enjoyed a fun day picking fresh blueberries and making sweet summer memories together.

07/27/2026

Our 39th Annual Softball Fundraiser was a SUCCESS! Teams gathered at Eaton Park on Saturday to while raising money to help further our mission and support those with disabilities. Whether they were pulling teammates around the bases on sleds, bouncing on "hippity-hop" balls, or rocking wacky outfits, everyone brought top-tier spirit and friendly competition!

A huge thank you to all of our teams, sponsors, and supporters who made the day so special.

🏆 Stay tuned: Our 2026 Bribe Champion will be announced later this week! Who do you think took home the title? Drop your guesses below!

07/27/2026