KSI received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, Brother Vincent Council #7517 in Smyrna. The Brother Vincent Council Knights donated $2,054.10 to KSI as a result of their annual Tootsie Roll drive where they solicit donations to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities. In addition to the generous donation from the Knights of Columbus, KSI was also …
At the beginning of 2023, Kent and Sussex Industries (KSI) took over the former Camp Lenape, located on Midstate Road in Felton. The first camp was held at the location in July after a massive effort to clean up the site. Employees and a large group of volunteers worked to bring the camp to the level it needed in order …
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The Milford Conversations Group will be meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 8:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Walnut Street. The speaker for this meeting will be Alicia Hollis of Kent-Sussex Industries. “This is an informal group made up of those who are interested in learning more about the city of Milford as well as those …
KSI announced that it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust to support its Pre-Vocational Training Program. This donation will enable KSI to grow its technological resources with smart boards and laptops. KSI is a not for profit agency providing transportation, vocational training, employment, community integration, day habilitation, life enrichment, and nutritional services to …
KSI received two new vehicles from the Delaware Transit Corp (DTC) to support its transportation program. Both vehicles are propane, 16 passenger wheelchair lift equipped and will add great value to KSI’s ability to provide community based opportunities to the individuals receiving services. The goal of the FTA 5310 Program is to encourage and assist in the provision of needed …
Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) announced recently that they had received a generous donation from the Lord Baltimore Lions Club in Ocean View. The $1,000 will be used for general expenses incurred by KSI as they continue their mission. “Members of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club have supported KSI and embraced abilities for nearly three decades,” Alicia Hollis, Director of Community Relations, …
KSI received a generous $1,750 donation from the Sussex County Council to fund an arts program with Art Works for All at KSI’s Southern Campus in Georgetown. This program provides a unique and exciting experience through the visual arts and adds great value to KSI’s programming day. KSI, a not for profit agency, provides vocational training, employment, community integration, transportation, …
Thomas, Mark and Susan Kelly credit KSI’s Life Enrichment Program for Mark’s current success Mark Kelly had a lot of working experience throughout his school years with the Sussex Consortium Program, which offers a variety of programs for students with special needs. So when he graduated from school, Mark’s parents Thomas and Susan Kelly advocated for Mark to get a …
Businesses in all industries are struggling to find employees for vacant positions Over the past few months, businesses of all types have reported staffing shortages and, although the restaurant industry seems to be the hardest hit, all industries are seeing a shortage of applicants for vacant positions. Even the City of Milford recently warned of delays in service due to …
