Over the years, Carlton Linscott has become a master at making pizzas on Fridays at Saco Community Services (SCS). He’s learned every step of the process, including greasing the pans, flouring and stretching the dough, spreading on the sauce, and putting on the cheese and toppings. Carlton knows the precise temperature for
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On February 14, Portland Community Services (PCS) made chocolate dipped strawberries and homemade truffles to sell for Valentine’s Day. Tom D, James G, and Chris W took the treats on a cart and sold truffles and strawberries to delighted members of CWS. They gift wrapped the items, handled cash sales, and honed
Creative Work Systems has added another way for people with disabilities to network, increase community connections, and just plain have fun. The recently launched Social Club held at Saco Community Services, 90 Industrial Park Road, offers people the chance to get together on Wednesdays from 5-7pm, play foosball, Wii, pool, and listen
Creative Work Systems has earned another three-year accreditation from CARF (the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) for Employment Services and Brain Injury Programs. The rigorous examination that CARF inspectors perform helps ensure that CWS is keeping its commitment to providing the highest level of services for people with disabilities in Maine.
Creative Work Systems’ members worked together throughout the spring to raise funds to buy a farm-load of animals for needy families through Heifer International. Our Cultivation WorkS program inspired members to choose Heifer as a way to give back to the community. Through the sale of artwork, food, plants, and a host
Members from Five County Community Services received certificates of appreciation for their ongoing commitment to volunteering for the local chapter of Meals on Wheels. Four times each week, members pack and deliver meals for area residents who require assistance. CWS recognizes the importance of connecting our members to the community in a
Several months ago, Donald Grenier (a Five-County CWS member) and his family turned grief into generosity after Donald’s father passed away. In spite of their sadness, the Grenier’s kept CWS in their thoughts and decided to donate funds in Mr. Grenier’s memory. The resulting donations were used to purchase new computers for
Know someone who would like to devote a block of time to exploring one special and interesting activity? Perhaps they’d like to sharpen their computer skills, learn to garden, or join a committed group of exercisers? Well, now’s their chance! Saco Community Services, a service of Creative Work Systems, recently extended service
CWS members in all regions are raising funds for Heifer International. Heifer’s goal is to help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways through the gifts of livestock and training. They refer to the animals as “living loans” because in exchange for their livestock and training, families agree to
A bowling league has been started by the Cumberland County Activities Committee. Open to any CWS member in Cumberland County, the league bowls at Westport Bowling Lanes every other Tuesday. This league will last for about 8 weeks (4 sessions) and then will begin a new league at Vacationland open to any