Allies Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the Success of Dan Nilson at ShopRite
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a month that celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and highlights the importance of inclusive employment policies and practices. The benefits of having a job go far beyond...
Mercer Day Participant, Matt Suznovich, Selected as a 2022 Miracle League National All-Star Weekend Representative
The folks at Allies’ Mercer Day Program were filled with excitement last month, as they welcomed their friend Matt Suznovich back from a trip of a lifetime. Matt, who is a participant at Mercer Day, was selected to be a 2022 Miracle League National All-Star Weekend...
Allies Honors 2022 “DSP Stars” at Special Luncheon
In recognition of “Direct Support Professional Recognition Week,” Allies honored seven DSPs at a special luncheon at their administrative offices on September 13th. The “DSP Stars” were selected by their Executive Directors for going above and beyond in carrying out...
Allies Names Mattie Byrd a 2022 NJACP “Hero of the Year”
Allies, Inc. is proud to name Mattie Byrd as a 2022 New Jersey Association of Community Providers “Hero of the Year” for her outstanding work as a Direct Support Professional. Mattie, who serves at Allies Crane Group Home in Ocean County, has been a dedicated...
Allies, Inc. Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week September 11-17, 2022
We are so proud of our Direct Support Professionals! This week, we are celebrating them, their hearts, and the vital work they do to support people with special needs. Our DSPs make Allies’ mission come to life through their amazing professionalism and deep commitment...
Salem Day Program Enriches the Lives of Individuals with IDD in Southern Jersey
It has been a little over one year since we announced the partnership between Allies, Inc., Legacy Treatment Services, and Salem Medical Center that has made it possible for New Jersey residents with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) to...
Allies Introduces Employee Development Specialist-Career Navigator to Support Employees with Professional Development Goals
At Allies, we believe that a strong and dedicated workforce is the backbone of the programs and services that we offer to those we serve. The strength of our workforce is directly correlated to how we develop and invest in our employees. One way that we’re investing...
Allies Congratulates Colin Fox on Becoming a Therap® Certified Trainer
The Allies family would like to congratulate Colin Fox, Senior Director of Health Information Management, on his recent achievement of becoming a Therap® Certified Trainer. Therap® Services, LLC, is a web-based service organization that provides an integrated solution...
Allies’ Horticultural Therapy Program Launches “Project Grow Assistant” Initiative
Project Grow, Allies’ horticultural therapy program for people with developmental disabilities and special needs, recently launched a new “Project Grow Assistant” initiative to recognize the talents and efforts of individuals within the gardening program. MaryAnne...
Anne Gonzalez, LPN, Named Allies’ 2022 “Nurse of the Year”
Allies, Inc. proudly celebrated our nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, for their hard work, dedication and the extraordinary level of compassionate care that they provide to those we serve. This year we were pleased to honor Anne Gonzalez, LPN, as our 2022...