Cottonwood, Inc.

06/17/2026

Thanks to these incredible restaurants supporting Cottonwood for this year’s Salute Grand Tasting! We are truly grateful to each of them for being part of this unforgettable experience—get ready for an amazing night of flavor!
Eileen's Colossal Cookies, Lawrence Kansas The Basil Leaf Café Lucky Seb's Dumpling Bar & Grill The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Genovese Italian Restaurant Merchants Pub & Plate 23rd Street Brewery 6 Mile Chophouse & Tavern Bigg's BBQ 715 Restaurant

Tickets on sale now! www.salutewinefest.com or 785-840-1672

We’re excited to announce the restaurant lineup for the Grand Tasting!

Join us at the Salute Grand Tasting on Saturday, July 25th at The Oread Hotel—and get ready to savor amazing flavors from some of our favorite local restaurants!

This unforgettable evening will be filled with:

-A tasting experience featuring wines & spirits
-Delectable bites from local favorites
-Exciting silent & live auctions
-All benefiting Cottonwood, Inc.

It’s the perfect night out for food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to make a meaningful impact in our community.

Get your tickets now and don’t miss this incredible celebration of flavor, fun, and giving back!

The Basil Leaf Café Bigg's BBQ 715 Restaurant Merchants Pub & Plate Lucky Seb's Dumpling Bar & Grill 6 Mile Chophouse & Tavern Zen Zero The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 23rd Street Brewery Eileen's Colossal Cookies, Lawrence Kansas

Presented by Standard Beverage Corporation and The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Eric Kreitz, JobLink, for passing the rigorous 3-hour exam to become a Certified Employment Support Professional! Eric becomes JobLink's 7th current CESP. 👏👏👏

06/13/2026

Cottonwood will give you a welcoming work experience that broadens your understanding of an appreciation for the diversity of our fellow community members, sharpens your problem solving strategies, hones your organizational skills, provides numerous teamwork and collaboration opportunities- the list is long. Cottonwood employment also ties in directly with many fields of study, social work, speech/language pathology, healthcare, etc.

Voted Best of Lawrence - Best Place to Work!👍

Learn more here https://www.cwood.org/careers/

06/12/2026

Ooh, we love it when Z's Divine Espresso & Coffee Roasters shares bagels with us!
Thank you!

06/11/2026

A great day celebrating Cottonwood Industries work anniversaries! Congrats!

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Connecting People to Meaningful Work

Cottonwood is looking for a compassionate, motivated Employment Consultant I to support individuals with disabilities as they explore careers, secure employment, and thrive in the workplace. This is a highly relational, hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being out in the community and making a tangible difference every day.

Learn More Here - https://tinyurl.com/52pyrk3x

06/08/2026

Salute Festival of Wine & Food is a benefit for Cottonwood. Tickets on sale now!

Mark your calendars and gather your friends—July 23rd–25th, Salute! is going to be unforgettable event benefiting Cottonwood, Inc.

Thursday, July 23 – Mass St Mosey
Mosey down beautiful Mass Street in Lawrence and stop at 12 incredible venues for sips of red and white wines paired with delicious bites from some of Lawrence’s best restaurants. It’s the perfect way to wine, dine, and explore!

Friday, July 24 – Winemaker Dinner
An elevated evening at The Oread Lawrence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Join Whitney VinZant of VinZant Wines as he shares his passion and expertise, paired with a thoughtfully crafted menu by the talented Chef TY. Wine + incredible cuisine = perfection.

Saturday, July 25 – Grand Tasting & Auctions
Sip a variety of wines and spirits while enjoying amazing cuisine from more of Lawrence’s best restaurants. Browse the silent auction, then get ready for the excitement of the live auction featuring the entertaining Nigro Brothers—it’s always a show!

Presented by Standard Beverage Corporation , this amazing weekend benefits Cottonwood, Inc.


Grab your tickets now: www.salutewinefest.com

We can’t wait to raise a glass and celebrate with you!

06/07/2026

Today is the last day to vote!

We’d be so honored to have your support in the Best of Lawrence voting! If you love what we do, please take a moment to cast your vote for us—it truly means the world to our team. 👍❤

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us continue to do what we love!

https://www2.ljworld.com/bestoflawrence/ #//

Best Non-Profit (Adult/Senior Services)
Cottonwood, Inc.

Best Place to Work (Large, 100+ employees)
Cottonwood, Inc.

Social Media (Org. or Non-profit)
Cottonwood, Inc.

Nonprofit Event—Salute! A Festival of Wine & Food
Cottonwood, Inc.

Nonprofit Event—Mass St Mosey
Cottonwood, Inc.

Best Service (Staffing Agency)
JobLink

Community Leader
Colleen Himmelberg

Administrative Assistant (non-profits/gov./groups)
- Jane Bowers - Shelley Langston

06/04/2026

Tell everybody (seriously😀)… we are hiring! Come join the team!
hiring