Stories | Easterseals Arc of Northeast Indiana

Jesse

If Jesse were afraid to break a sweat, he wouldn’t be up to the demands of his job at Master Spas. “He’s a pretty hard worker,” said Scott Meyer, production manager for the acrylic spa line.

Chris

Chris is never idle at Fort Wayne Metals. He’s been employed there for more than a year, and he always has work to do. It’s been an opportunity for him to learn new skills and – he emphasizes this – “make new friends.”

Isaiah

It took more than one job for Isaiah to find a good fit, but that’s what he has at Vestil Manufacturing Corp. in Angola.

Angie

Angie  had lost her cleaning job when COVID hit, and she desperately wanted to work. At the same time, Diana Hart, founder of On Broadway Daycare , was in desperate need of more employees. Easterseals Arc’s employment services team brought them together.

Shanisha

Shanisha enjoys her job at Peg Perego in Fort Wayne. Getting help from an Easterseals Arc recreational therapist has helped her enjoy it more.

Damian

Succeeding at one community job is a significant accomplishment, but Damian had the drive to do more. He recently added a second part-time job to his busy life.

Zach

Zach sweats the small things, because dozens of small things taken together determine whether the Taco Bell where he works looks clean and inviting.

Kylee and Nick

Kylee and Nick met years ago through participation in Easterseals RISE programs. They began dating, and Nick proposed more than five years ago. In July 2023, they made it official with a wedding at a park pavilion on the east side of Angola.

Julian

Before his senior year of high school began, Julian was worried about working his first job – two hours each weekday at a Pizza Hut restaurant. Now, months later, his boss is so pleased with his work that he hopes to keep him on his team after Julian graduates.

Rachel

The pace is fast, and the shift goes quickly. Rachel, 18, has found a good fit in a job preparing and serving food to hundreds of students.

Megan

For Megan to be going to school and gaining work experience at the same time would have been unthinkable only a few years ago. Now, the Pre-ETS program is only one of the new experiences Megan explores and enjoys!

Jenny

For years, Carroll High School senior Jenny has talked about how much she wants to get a job. Now with the help of Easterseals Arc, she’s getting experience every weekday afternoon working at Manchester University in Fort Wayne.