LIFE AT KANDU
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THE KANDU EXPERIENCE
Everyday at KANDU is unique. Together, we are all working towards a common goal, creating a better life experience for people with disabilities, and having a lot of fun along the way! Follow our journey as we celebrate life, share laughs and explore our community.
FUN DAYS
Sometimes, you just need to have a little fun. Once a month, KANDU organizes a themed “Fun Day.” Over the years, we’ve had a variety of themes including Hawaiian, Hollywood, and circus day – just to name a few. Staff and clients come together during breaks and lunches to play games, snap pictures, and enjoy each other’s company. These days are like food for the soul!
On the road
Chances are, you’ve seen KANDU buses traveling around Rock County and beyond. We believe getting out and connecting with the community is not only valuable, it’s fun! Whether we are going on a tour, exploring nature or visiting a local business, KANDU clients love interacting with community members. If you see us out on the road, make sure to wave hello!
TALES FROM THE TABLE
Some of life’s best moments are shared over food. Sitting down for lunch together is a daily occurrence at KANDU but there are occasions when we make it extra special. Thanksgiving lunch, Friday fish fry or sharing a cake to celebrate a birthday are all ways we connect over a meal. KANDU clients also enjoy creating new memories at local restaurants and coffee shops.
CONNECTING THROUGH LAUGHTER
Not a day goes by when we don’t have something to smile about. Giggling over a silly photo, a pie in the face or an inside joke, there is no shortage of laughs at KANDU.
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES
There is always something to celebrate at KANDU! We not only celebrate the big moments like birthdays, anniversaries and bringing home a gold medal in Special Olympics but also the little things. Having a productive day at work, overcoming a challenge or learning new skills are all things we commemorate.
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A big thank you to our early Grapes & Hops sponsors! 🍇🌾 KANDU fundraisers generate critical funds to support KANDU programs and we couldn’t be more grateful to these community members for their support.
KANDU’s 12th annual Grapes & Hops wine and beer-tasting event will ...be hosted at the Revv Aviation airplane hangar at the Janesville airport on May 30, 2025, from 6-10 p.m. Guests enjoy traveling through a concourse of theme-based displays hosted by “local celebrities,” sampling wine and beer, enjoying spectacular unlimited hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment. Sponsorships are still available and come with an array of benefits including free tickets!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops/. This event fills up fast so get your tickets today!
🐧❄️ Livin' & Learnin' and Minds in Motion had fun chilling over at Milton Public Library-Wisconsin ❄️🐧
Both Day Habilitation programs were able to let their creativity flow through an art project. Clients were able to paint adorable penguin pictures to take ...home with them. The clients love being able to express their creative side! A huge thank you to the Milton Library for hosting us! Community partners like Milton Public Library-Wisconsin are so important to us at KANDU. Our clients always enjoy a chance to get out in the community and try new things.
To learn more about KANDU's Day Habilitation programs, visit: https://www.kanduindustries.com/programs-and-services/
We want to extend a huge thank you to those who showed support after seeing our Day Services Memory Care wishlist! 🎉 In only a week we've received nearly everything requested, and our clients couldn't be happier.
Join us in thanking Lisa Chase and Laura Rodas (not pictured) ...for all of their wonderful donations. The support and compassion they've shown have us in awe. We are so grateful to our wonderful supporters! 🤗
Are you interested in showing your support for KANDU? We accept monetary and physical donations, to learn more visit: https://www.kanduindustries.com/support/
Thank you to the Town of Milton Police Department for their proactive efforts to better our community. Having Officer Sachse visit our location to better his understanding of our clients was dually beneficial - both for our clients to meet an officer and build familiarity with our police ...department, while also allowing Officer Sachse to see firsthand how this new training will benefit the community.
Our executive director, Kathy Hansen, expressed her gratitude to the Milton community and police department, stating "It really says a lot about the Milton Police Department, that they are willing to go above and beyond for the community ... We are so grateful to have the officers who care."
KANDU prides itself on the programs we provide. We strive to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose.
But, we face a financial gap between funding sources and the costs of providing our life-changing ...programs.
Help us fill the gap today by donating to our Annual Giving Campaign. Your donation directly supports people with disabilities in our community.
Donate today: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-donate-to-kandu-industries
This field trip ROCKED! ISP and Minds in Motion visited the UW Geology Museum this week and had a blast. They loved seeing the crystals, fossils, and dinosaurs! 🦖 This was a wonderful opportunity for two of our programs to share a new experience together and build connections.
...Interested in enrolling a loved one in one of KANDU's programs? Visit https://www.kanduindustries.com/programs-and-services/ to learn more about the unique programs offered. For more information contact Isaiah Vance at 608-755-4123 x210.
KANDU prides itself on the programs we provide. We strive to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose.
But, we face a financial gap between funding sources and the costs of providing our life-changing ...programs.
Help us fill the gap today by donating to our Annual Giving Campaign. Your donation directly supports people with disabilities in our community.
Donate today: https://kanduindustries.networkforgood.com/projects/12627-donate-to-kandu-industries
Hi Barbie! 👋
KANDU became a Barbie world filled with laughs, sparkles, and everything pink! Clients loved watching Barbie while eating their lunch. They also got to take home adorable goodie bags of sweet treats and snack on delicious popcorn with pink chocolate drizzle.
We ...also had to show our admiration for the costumes by voting for KANDU's Barbie and Ken. The fabulous victors not only took home the title of Best Barbie and Best Ken but also a $20 gift card. Congrats to Deja and Carter!
The show-stopper of the afternoon certainly was the photobooth! Clients loved stepping into the Barbie box and letting their personality shine. We are so fortunate and owe a big thank you to our board member, Kim. She put on this wonderful day for our clients and we are so thankful for her support and the level of care that went into this event.
Barbie Day was such a hit, you can't beat seeing all these smiles. Be sure to follow us to catch more of the amazing moments happening inside KANDU.