Serving the
community
as a catalyst

Building on previous success, John McFadden returned to AHEDD in August 2021 for assistance finding a new job. His first experience with employment support services was in 2006 when AHEDD helped John secure a job at a local grocery store in Pittsburgh, PA. After just a few months…

A few important qualities to have as a good employee are confidence, reliability and motivation! These are all words that our Chambersburg Area Manager, Sarah Guyer-Marshall, used to describe Leanna Krogmann. Leanna’s confidence was not always at the level that it is now, but through…

Rachel Quigley has been working with AHEDD since November of 2021! She came to us already employed at Amazon but did not feel that it was the right fit for her. At the initial intake, both Rachel’s family and AHEDD Employment Specialist, Terry McLenagan, agreed that the best way…

We love to celebrate our participants when we hear about improvements and accomplishments they make in the workplace! Melissa Holm has been working as a server at Brethren Village since 2016. Brethren Village is a retirement community located in Lititz Pennsylvania! The restaurant…

Nevin Smouse came to AHEDD in May of 2022 looking for employment. Employment Specialist, Brittany McGraw, assisted Nevin in completing several job applications and dedicated time to practice for his interviews! At first Nevin thought he wanted to work in food service or a stocking…

Leah Moneyham has been working with AHEDD for the past five years. During those five years, she has gained much more confidence to truly thrive in her employment! Leah likes to stay busy, so she has two jobs! She is employed at Brownstone Elementary School and Burger King. At Brownstone,…

Daniel Shields started working with an AHEDD job coach in July of 2024 and just three months later, he was earning the title of Employee of the Month at his job at Walgreens! We are so excited to share this accomplishment of his! Daniel works at Walgreens as a Store Associate.…