The Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon hosted an open house at Possibilities Thrift Store in Redmond on October 28. The nonprofit partners with local businesses to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

“One of the folks here at our open house tonight, his name is Casey. He actually works at my former employer, which is a door manufacturer in Redmond. I was involved in bringing him in there initially. I’ve moved on, but he’s been there for the last four years,” said Lew England, Opportunity Foundation Business Relations Director.

The Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon has been working to empower people experiencing disabilities for 60 years.

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