SKCAC Industries and Employment Services (SKCAC) celebrates its 50th anniversary with a fundraising breakfast on Wednesday, June 7, from 7 to 9 a.m., at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St.<\/p>\n
SKCAC is a Kent-based, nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering people with disabilities through gainful employment opportunities.<\/p>\n
The breakfast will honor SKCAC’s founders, Kiwanis and community members instrumental in the organization’s success.<\/p>\n
Those planning to help celebrate include Sens. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines; Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines; Mayor Suzette Cooke; City Council members Les Thomas, Dana Ralph, Tina Budell, Jim Berrios and Dennis Higgins; Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas; Kent Chief Administrative Officer Derek Matheson, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Chief Jim Schneider and SKCAC founder Sheila Woodward; along with numerous community members, business owners and civic representatives.<\/p>\n
SKCAC’s Employment Services are a resource for employers to meet their hiring objectives. SKCAC helps employers to hire people with disabilities and works closely with the employee and employer for successful employment outcomes.<\/p>\n
Debbie Meyers, SKCAC’s executive director and her team are seeking additional employers interested in hiring people with disabilities.<\/p>\n