KSI Receives Generous Grant from Helen D. Groome Beatty Trust

Terry Rogers Business, Charity, Headlines, Milford-live

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 …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 24, 2023

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Citywide broadband not feasible, study finds Culture KSI Receives Two New Vehicles from DTC for Transportation Program Popular Milford events returning for 2023 Business DMI offers business funding options Government & Politics Pedestrian ordinances discussed at city workshop Education Carney to raise teacher salaries …

KSI Receives Two New Vehicles from DTC for Transportation Program

Terry Rogers Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Nov. 22, 2022

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Carper visits Milford Museum Culture SSP Season Ticket Special on Small Business Saturday Short Family selected as November Garden of the Month Business Junebug’s to open in Penney Square KSI receives donation from Lord Baltimore Lions Club Government & Politics City of Milford invites …

KSI receives donation from Lord Baltimore Lions Club

Terry Rogers Business, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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, …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Nov. 15, 2022

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines DMI invites everyone to Shop Small on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 Culture Milford Advocacy for the Homeless plans busy November Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza to benefit local family Mispillion Art League’s Big Draw was a Big Hit! Business KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County …

KSI Receives Donation from Sussex County Council for Arts Program

Terry Rogers Charity, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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, …

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Meet Mark and the Kelly Family

Terry Rogers Business, Headlines

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 …

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Milford businesses deal with staffing shortages

Betsy Price Business, Headlines

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 …