You better watch out at Rauch – but not for Santa Claus. Our own “Saint” Nick loves to hang out with friends, be in the middle of the daily hustle and bustle at our Adult Developmental Activities program, and sit back attentively watching the activity around him. Some days, we’d almost swear he’s making a list and checking it twice.
Read More“Bite, bite, bite, bite,” Jacob says sweetly and enthusiastically.
The Beals are taking this year’s holiday season in “small bites.” With a baby girl due to make her appearance in January and 26-month-old son Oliver, they are creating a calendar where each day they will do a little something special to celebrate and enjoy the season of giving as a family.
Read MoreEach year, we host a holiday celebration for participants in all our programs… the most genuinely and completely joyful day we have all year. During the week of Christmas, our clients and staff will gather at Rauch Industries to dance, dine, and be merry… and yes, receive a small gift. Can you help? We need approximately 400 of the following types of items (Dollar Tree/discount store items are fine!) so that we can provide a gift for all the individuals we serve.
Read MoreI often tell people that the best parts of my work day happen first thing in the morning and last thing in the afternoon, when I get some special good morning and goodbye salutations from the clients who are arriving and departing fromRauch Industries. Heck, sometimes they're the best part of my day, period. No matter what happens before, between, or after those greetings, they keep me grounded in what's important, add fun and friendship to my day, and sometimes entertain me a bit. :)
Read MoreEach day at Rauch, we receive a gift. Julieanne, a tall, blonde, lanky 25-year-old, has worked at Rauch Industries nearly four years. Everyone who interacts with Julieanne is delighted by her sly smile and sense of humor. She has a tremendous number of friends among her peers at work, who look forward to spending time with her each day.
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