Kennedy Employment Services

06/01/2022

To learn more about The Kennedy Center's Employment Services, call 203-816-1743 or email [email protected]

Congratulations to Steven!

Steven Mollica was referred to The Kennedy Center’s Placement Department in March 2021 from BRS Bridgeport. He had been enrolled in The Kennedy Center’s ABI program since 2019 and was ready to find work. With the help of Placement and ABI, Steven secured a TWE (Trial Work Experience) at The Kennedy Center Warehouse doing assembly work. At the end of the TWE, Steven proved he was ready to work and was hired at Boost Oxygen in Milford, CT where he is thriving. Success!

03/17/2022

Spring clean-up is just around the corner! If you are looking for a great team to help, The Kennedy Center's Commercial and Residential Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Team is ready! Call or email to get a price competitive quote and schedule your spring clean-up today!

Spring Services include:
lawn clean-up * pruning * edging * mulching * fertilizing * property inspection.

CALL (475) 449-1837 or email [email protected] to request a FREE on-site estimate

02/24/2022

Today's the Day - Fairfield County Giving Day!

Go to: https://www.fcgives.org/organizations/the-kennedy-center-inc to donate to The Kennedy Center today. Your donation will be MATCHED by The Kennedy Center Board of Directors!

Please read a message from Corey Allen, Member of The Kennedy Center's Board of Directors & Owner of The Whole Being LLC. Corey lives in Fairfield, CT with her husband, Matt & their three children.

Dear Friends & Family of The Kennedy Center,

I was first introduced to the Kennedy Center 20 years ago, as an employee, and have continued to grow my relationship though fundraising and events. I’m now honored to be a member of the Board of Directors.

As a forensics and clinical psycho analytical therapist, specialized in trauma, I work with individuals, agencies and on special projects through my practice The Whole Being. I’ve also completed clinical experience in medical settings, correctional facilities and with juveniles. My passion is advocacy.

True to my passion I am a champion of the mission of The Kennedy Center and the people we serve.

Over 70 years ago, Evelyn Kennedy, wanted to make it our mission to have a more vibrant and diverse community. This still remains our North Star, guiding us into our next 70 years and beyond.

This year, The Kennedy Center’s Board of Directors will MATCH every dollar donated to the The Kennedy Center on Giving Day - up to $10,000!

EVERY. SINGLE. DOLLAR.

That means on February 24th we can DOUBLE OUR IMPACT!

Thank you so much in advance for your time and generosity that will enrich the lives of the people in our community!

Be Well
Corey A.

12/15/2021

Tapping into the Disability Community as a Solution to the Workforce Crisis!

November 15-18, Kennedy Center President & CEO, Rick Sebastian attended the ISSA Trade Show for the International Janitorial and Facilities Services Industry. At the show, Rick and two other nonprofit industry leaders, Joe Diaz, COO with Didlake, Inc. in Manassas, VA and Jimmie Vickers, Senior Operations Executive with GCE - Global Connections to Employment in Pensacola, FL, were asked to join a webcast panel to discuss the tremendous opportunity of tapping into the disability community as a solution to the workforce crisis.

The fascinating and informative interview, available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kLNap8Di0E has already been viewed over 6,800 times!

Stay tuned! Interviewer, Jeff Cross, ISSA Media Director will be conducting follow up interviews that feature the disability community. Next up - onboarding practices that ensure people with disabilities achieve success at their jobs.

11/23/2021

10/18/2021

October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month! Join us all month long as we celebrate the amazing contributions of individuals we serve through our Kennedy Employment Services.

Today, we celebrate “Simon”! "Simon" has worked with Kennedy Employment Services (KES) for many years. Even with his physical disability, his desire to work is extraordinary. Through KES, "Simon" secured both a security position at an entertainment venue in Bridgeport and a second job in retail. He is considered a valuable employee who is hard working and has an amazing attitude. Go "Simon"!

10/14/2021

October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month! Join us all month long as we celebrate the amazing contributions of individuals we serve through our Kennedy Employment Services.

Today, we celebrate Iris Matias! Iris is kind-hearted and hard-working and has overcome many adversities to raise a family as a single parent. She credits her religious faith and work with Kennedy Employment Services in helping her achieve success.
Today, Iris works in food services for the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center. Way to go Iris!

10/06/2021

10/05/2021

October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month! This year's theme is "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion"

Join The Kennedy Center all month long as we celebrate the many and varied contributions of individuals we serve through our Kennedy Employment Services.

Today, we celebrate Natalie G! Natalie has made amazing progress in our Employment Services program. She has developed the skills and confidence in expressing herself that has helped her secure employment during her time in the program.
Natalie brings energy and the desire to better herself every day. Natalie is an absolute pleasure to work with!

10/01/2021

October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month! This year's theme is "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion"

Join The Kennedy Center all month long as we celebrate the many and varied contributions of individuals The Kennedy Center serves through our Kennedy Employment Services.

In the spotlight today is Deon Womack! When Deon started with The Kennedy Center 10 years ago he was “uncertain and scared.” But he summoned up his courage and began his journey as a professional landscaper. Since then, Deon has mastered the use of power equipment and the art of landscaping.

Today, Deon is an employee of The Kennedy Center’s Landscaping crew. He brings energy, expertise and a big smile to the job everyday. Deon shines as an example of what hard work can achieve!

09/30/2021

CT Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program! Apply Today!

The Kennedy Center is qualified and approved as a “Community Program” under the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program (NAA). The NAA Tax Credit Program provides tax credits to business firms in the state of Connecticut that make cash investments in qualifying Community Programs, such as The Kennedy Center. A tax credit equal to 60% of the cash invested is available to business firms that invest in programs that provide our types of services.

For more information and to apply today, go to: https://www.thekennedycenterinc.org/news_events/pressrelease.html/article/2021/09/30/ct-neighborhood-assistance-act-tax-credit-program.

The Kennedy Center is pleased to announce we are qualified and approved as a “Community Program” under the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program (NAA). The NAA Tax Credit Program provides tax credits to business firms in the state of Connecticut that make cash investments in...