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KANDU Industries Launches Annual Giving Campaign to Support People with Disabilities and Older Adults

Community contributions help sustain programs that promote independence, meaningful employment, social connections and support for families. Milton, Wis. November 3, 2026 – KANDU Industries, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and disadvantages, has launched its 2026 Annual...

Take It From Us: Get in the picture.

There’s something we’ve noticed when a camera comes out at KANDU: people have a way of finding their way into the frame. When someone from the marketing team walks through with a camera in hand, it doesn’t take long for...

What If We Hired for What People Can Do?

For a long time, hiring has followed a familiar formula. Education, previous job titles, years of experience and a résumé that checks the right boxes have often shaped who gets an opportunity. But across the workforce, employers are beginning to...

The Moments That Build Community

Celebrating connection and belonging at Harvest Jam Harvest Jam is an afternoon of music, food and fun, but the reason for coming together goes a little deeper. Every day at KANDU is filled with reminders of how much it means...

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New Curriculum Builds Skills, Confidence and Independence at KANDU

Imagine arriving at work and discovering that something has changed. The usual routine is different, a task isn’t going as expected or a problem comes up and you’re not sure what to do next. Those moments can be frustrating for...

More Than You See

Celebrating Karlie and the value of a diverse workforce this National Disability Employment Awareness Month There is a lot about a person you can’t see at first glance. You can’t immediately see the pride they take in doing something well,...

KANDU Brings Live Music, Food and Community Together at Harvest Jam

MILTON, Wis. (September 24, 2026) – KANDU Industries, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and disadvantages, invites the community to celebrate fall at Harvest Jam, a family-friendly music festival benefiting KANDU’s programs and services, on Saturday, October...

Redefining What Quality Looks Like

Behind every finished product at KANDU Industries is more than a process—it’s people. Individuals with disabilities are delivering precise, high-quality production work that challenges common expectations and demonstrates what becomes possible when opportunity meets purpose.

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Grapes & Hops 2026

What happens when a production floor becomes a speakeasy and a community comes together for a cause? This year's Grapes & Hops was filled with memorable moments, meaningful impact, and incredible support for the individuals at the heart of KANDU.

More Than Care. A Place to Belong.

Sometimes the most meaningful transformations begin with something as simple as a seat at the table. Discover how KANDU's Adult Day Services program is helping older adults rediscover connection, confidence, and belonging.

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KANDU Industries Unveils Speakeasy-Themed Grapes & Hops Experience

KANDU will host its 13th annual Grapes & Hops beer and wine tasting fundraiser, now featuring a speakeasy theme.

KANDU Celebrates 150 Client Milestones During Valentine’s Day Celebration

KANDU celebrates clients' years of service during Valentine's Day celebration.

KANDU Industries Announces New Board Members and Honors Long-Serving Leaders

KANDU welcomes new members to its board of directors.

State Representative Brienne Brown Visits KANDU Industries, Meets with Clients and Staff

Representative Brienne Brown visited KANDU Industries Monday, December 1 for a tour of the facility.

KANDU Industries Presents Festive Forest Extravaganza: A Magical Holiday Experience

Join in on the holiday fun at KANDU's Festive Forest Extravaganza!

Hoffman House Catering Launches Thanksgiving Giving Campaign to Benefit KANDU

KANDU partners with Hoffman House Catering for the holiday season.

From “I Don’t Think I Can” to UW-Whitewater: Carter’s Story of Courage and Growth

Because of KANDU-and Supporters Like You-Carter is College Bound!

KANDU INDUSTRIES HOSTS ITS 12TH ANNUAL GRAPES & HOPS WINE AND BEER TASTING EVENT AT REVV AVIATION

KANDU will host 12th annual Grapes & Hops wine and beer tasting fundraiser.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: BRYAN STEIL VISITS KANDU

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CARING FOR LOVED ONES: KANDU’S ADULT DAY SERVICES & MEMORY CARE PROGRAM

KANDU provides compassionate, professional care for elderly individuals with memory impairments while giving families the support and peace of mind they need to thrive.

KANDU ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE BOARD LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Joel Chappelle passes the baton to Michael Davis after an extraordinary organizational restructuring and redefining of excellence in disability care.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: GRAND OPENING PARTY

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 28

KANDU announced their Grand Opening event will take place on September 28, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at KANDU’s new facility, located at 15 Plumb Street in Milton Wis. Admission is free and attendees of all ages and ability levels are...

LIVIN’ AND LEARNIN’ ON THE NEWS

KANDU Livin' and Learnin' clients took a tour WREX channel 13 news station and ended up making the news! Thanks WREX!

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KANDU FINALIZES MOVE TO MILTON, WIS. ON JULY 22, 2024

KANDU Industries announced that the organization will finalize its move to Milton, Wis. on July 22, 2024, when its remaining clients and staff members transition from their Adel Street facility in Janesville to their new facility in Milton

KANDU INDUSTRIES WELCOMES ALONDRA PONCE AS DAY SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER

KANDU Industries announced that Alondra Ponce has joined the management team as KANDU’s day services/memory care program manager.

KANDU INDUSTRIES RECEIVES GRANT FOR MEMORY CARE ACTIVITIES FROM THE MILTON FUND

KANDU Industries announced the organization has received a generous award from the Milton Fund from the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.

MORGHAN CARNEY PROMOTED TO KANDU INDUSTRIES CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER

Carney to provide leadership for prevocational employment and increased support programs.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: LIVIN’ AND LEARNIN’ VOLUNTEERS

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

A CAREER-CHANGING INTERNSHIP: SENIOR CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER ALLIE TOLSON

Sherry Shereck has dedicated the last ten years of her career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to serving clients in KANDU’s day services program, a state-certified, activities-based program for elderly adults with disabilities and memory impairments.

KANDU HOSTS ITS 11TH ANNUAL GRAPES & HOPS WINE AND BEER TASTING EVENT AT REVV AVIATION

KANDU Industries Hosts its 11th Annual Grapes & Hops Wine and Beer Tasting Event at Revv Aviation.

KANDU INDUSTRIES APPOINTS ISAIAH VANCE TO CLIENT SERVICES COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR

KANDU announced that Isaiah Vance has been appointed to the newly created position of client services compliance director.

A CASE STUDY: BAKER MANUFACTURING

By entrusting KANDU with the assembly of small components, Baker Manufacturing has been able to streamline its operations, increase efficiency, and focus on its core strengths.

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PRESIDENT OF HENRICI’S MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AND BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR MICHAEL PROSSER JOINS KANDU BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Prosser to bring entrepreneurial spirit and visionary focus to growing board of directors.

KANDU INDUSTRIES WELCOMES LYNNE SUMPTER AS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Seasoned HR professional joins KANDU management team.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: MILTON DAY 1

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: SHERRY SHERECK

Sherry Shereck has dedicated the last ten years of her career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to serving clients in KANDU’s day services program, a state-certified, activities-based program for elderly adults with disabilities and memory impairments.

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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: ANDREW U.

Andrew, a client for the past seven years, started in KANDU’s community employment program and has experimented with a few different job placements. Now, he works in KANDU’s prevocational employment program.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: KIM HESGARD

KANDU Industries board secretary received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU LAUNCHES 2023 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

KANDU prides itself on our all-encompassing programs and services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in Rock County.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: PURCHASE OF BLACKHAWK TECH MILTON

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: JOEL CHAPPELLE

KANDU Industries board president received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: MICHAEL DAVIS

KANDU Industries board vice president received volunteer of the week!

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: FORWARD JANESVILLE BUISNESS OF THE YEAR

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

Nurses assisting clients during mealtime

KANDU CATERING PROVIDES MEALS FOR ELDERLY ROCK CO. RESIDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

KANDU prides itself on our all-encompassing programs and services designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities in Rock County.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT: DSB TECHNOLOGIES EMPOWERS COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

Across the greater Janesville region, DSB Technologies and its 350 employees are finding innovative ways to give back to the community they’ve called ‘home’ for more than 40 years.

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: OLDE TOWNE MALL PRESENTS KANDU CLIENT JACK M. WITH AWARD ACKNOWLEDGING HARD WORK

When dedication to hard work is recognized by your employer with an award, it often calls for a moment in the spotlight. Jack M., a KANDU client in the community employment program, recently received an award for a job well...

KANDU IN THE NEWS: WOODMAN’S CENTER

KANDU Industries fund development director is quoted on how the new Woodmans Center could benefit KANDU clients

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KANDU INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY FUN EVENT “CHEERS WITH THE STEERS”

KANDU Industries announces it's newest fundraiser, Cheers with the Steers. This family friendly event promises fun for all ages.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: SNOWBALL DANCE

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU INDUSTRIES AWARDED $184,000 FROM WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Janesville, Wis. (August 1, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Rock County, Wis.-based non-profit organization that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded KANDU a $184,000...

KANDU INDUSTRIES PURCHASES 110,000 SQ. FT. BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER IN MILTON, WIS.

Janesville, Wis. (May 15, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville, Wis.-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, today announced that the company has purchased the 110,000-square-foot Blackhawk Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Training Center at 15...

KANDU IN THE NEWS: EXPANSION PLANS

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: SENSORY ROOM

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: AMANDA PELLIZZI

KANDU Industries welcomes a new board member.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: MANAGEMENT TEAM ADDITIONS

KANDU Industries welcomes new management.

KANDU IN THE NEWS: SNOWBALL DANCE

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette's Good Day Janesville publication.

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: JAKE REED

KANDU Industries names new operations director

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KANDU IN THE NEWS: DRAGONS ON THE ROCK

KANDU Industries received front page coverage in The Gazette.

KANDU INDUSTRIES APPOINTS JAKE REED AS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Janesville, Wis. (May 9, 2023) – KANDU Industries Inc., a Janesville, Wis.-based non-profit that provides programs and services to people with disabilities and disadvantages, announced today that 20-year KANDU veteran, Jake Reed has been promoted to operations director. Reed, who began...

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: CARMEN JONES

Carmen Jones has been a caretaker, leader, coworker, advisor, nurse, and friend to KANDU clients and staff for 15 years.

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