About Us
For more information about us, call
(608) 755-4123
Locations
KANDU Adel
1741 Adel St.
Janesville, WI 53546,
KANDU Milton
15 Plumb St.
Milton, WI 53563
HOW KANDU STARTED
In 1961, a small group of parents and community supporters were on a mission to meet the employment needs of their adult children with disabilities. Today, that mission has grown into a thriving 501(c)(3) organization. In 2023 KANDU was recognized as Forward Janesville Large Business of the Year.
FINDING PURPOSE
Starting at age 14, clients with disabilities and disadvantages and their families turn to KANDU for friendship, acceptance, and purpose. By providing a range of fulfilling and enriching opportunities, we offer our clients the chance to earn a living, make friends, and thrive among their peers.
Through our operations, KANDU offers valuable services to the business and local community that support our underlying mission of providing opportunities for our clients.
PACKAGING AND PRODUCTION SERVICES
KANDU’s Packaging and Production Services allow companies to maximize their profits by outsourcing time-consuming and tedious processes to our skilled client workforce. Our business customers benefit from a well-trained, efficient workforce and competitive prices, while our clients learn valuable job skills and earn a living.
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT
KANDU’s community employment program helps local businesses save money on recruitment and training costs by pairing them with individuals who may not otherwise have a chance to find meaningful employment. KANDU program managers assess your operations to match you with highly qualified employee labor, provide pre-employment and on-the-job training, supervision, and ongoing support so businesses know they are achieving maximum efficiency.
AT KANDU, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FIND PURPOSE, FAMILIES FIND HOPE, AND BUSINESSES FIND A TRUSTED PARTNER.
Find out how you can support inclusion and social responsibility while saving time and money.
OUR MISSION
KANDU creates, promotes, and provides diverse opportunities offering people with disabilities or disadvantages the ability to pursue greater independence and explore their limitless potential.
OUR VISION
KANDU will be the beacon that fosters acceptance and inclusion of all individuals by providing fulfilling and enriching opportunities.
OUR VALUES
We value our clients by demonstrating integrity, compassion, and respectful, nurturing care for them as members of our extended family.
We nurture and grow our community partnerships by being credible, reliable and diversified.
We provide competitive, resourceful, and results-driven, high-quality solutions.
With courage, energy and vision, we provide innovative and creative quality services.
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Meet Allie, KANDU's Senior Client Services Manager
“From the outside, working at KANDU may look like just a job, but it’s so much more than that. Each staff member at KANDU is forming unique bonds with our clients. That’s something I didn’t know when I first started, and I ...didn’t expect to form such deep connections,” said Allie.
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Allie was introduced to KANDU Industries through Blackhawk Technical College where she majored in human services. Allie’s professor recommended...
www.kanduindustries.comIn preparation for our upcoming move, KANDU is hosting an online auction through Beloit Auction & Realty. This auction features hundreds of new and like-new items from the KANDU kitchen, catering business, and warehouse.
💥BID NOW: www.beloitauction.com/auctions/detail/bw119432
Items... include food, kitchen supplies, restaurant equipment, small wares, tools, furniture, and more! The auction closes on Tuesday, May 14 @ 7:07pm.
Kandu Industries, Inc. is moving. This liquidation auction features hundreds of new and like new items from their kitchen, catering business, and...
www.beloitauction.comSave the date! 📅 Grapes & Hops 2024 is just 3️⃣ weeks away!
Join us for KANDU's most anticipated fundraising event of the year, where we gather to support our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential through meaningful experiences, ...connections, and job opportunities. Your participation makes a real difference in our community, so mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening! Grab your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops/
We had a great turnout for Scoopie Night at Culver's! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support KANDU and Leadership Development Academy of Rock County 💙
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KANDU’s prevocational program provides adults with disabilities with the opportunity to participate in meaningful work experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. Work doesn’t look the same for everyone, and KANDU's prevocational staff take pride in designing and creating innovative ...jigs and tools so each client has the unique accommodations they need to succeed.
In this video, a KANDU client with autism is seen working on a production job, utilizing a special jig to assist with the task. This innovative tool allows the client to complete the job effectively and efficiently. The repetitive motion involved in the task helps this client learn and remember the job, while also promoting sensory regulation.
This video shows a huge step in this client's skill development: the ability to cross midline. Crossing midline refers to reaching across the imaginary line that divides our bodies and brains into right and left sides. This skill is essential for activities like reading and writing, putting on clothing and tying shoes, and other daily living tasks, making it a key focus in therapeutic skill development for people with autism. Witnessing the progress and achievements of our clients underscores the impactful work being done at KANDU every day.
If you want to support KANDU's mission to provide opportunities for adults with disabilities to live more fulfilling lives, you can read more about opportunities to donate here: https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/
Introducing the Celebrity Pourer Teams at Grapes & Hops 2024! Travel through a concourse of interactive themed booth displays at Grapes & Hops on May 31, where local celebrities will pour you samples of the tastiest craft beers and specialty wines.
Some themes this year include ...Survivor, Mean Girls, and Oktoberfest. Do you think you can match the booth theme to the celebrity pourer team? 🤔
Don't miss out on this event. Grab your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops/
