After nearly forty years of dedicated work, Ronald “Ron” Burglass is beginning retirement with the same positive attitude he brought to his work. Ron began his career in 1986 with Waldbaum’s, now Stop & Shop. Over the next 30 years in grocery retail and customer... Read More
Twelve years ago, Christos (Chris) Xerakias and his family learned about AHRC Nassau‘s Supported Employment Program (SEMP). Based out of its Freeport location, SEMP supports people with disabilities to search for, gain, and retain their place in the workforce. Chris and his family considered employment... Read More
Over the summer, Tracy Zhang picked up her trowel and dug it into the dirt for the first time as a Gardening Assistant for Wheatley Farms & Arts Center’s (WFA) Big Tree Greenhouse & Gifts retail shop. She was hired in August and couldn’t be... Read More
Jeanne Inglese proudly calls The One Stop Gift Shop her store. Jeanne takes great pride in her role—completing inventory checks, assisting with displays, and connecting with customers—supported every step of the way by Anne Giaramita, Store Manager and DSP. “I love Anne. The best is...
For over twenty years, Kathleen has been working in the food service industry. In the early 2000’s she worked for Nathan’s Famous, the long-standing hot dog restaurant chain, until her location closed. Throughout her time working at Nathan’s, she received Supported Employment (SEMP) services from...