2024 Annual Giving Campaign
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COTEY HAS NEVER LIVED INDEPENDENTLY. UNTIL NOW.
Cotey spent the majority of his life living with family members or in group homes but never gave up on his dream of living independently and the opportunity to make his own choices for things as simple as groceries. But Cotey has an intellectual disability, and his family and friends were concerned about his safety, lack of experience managing finances, inability to drive, and more.
Today, Cotey is living the life he dreamed of in his own apartment. Every day, KANDU makes dreams like Cotey’s a reality, ensuring that people with disabilities have every opportunity to thrive and experience a life full of choice and purpose, enriching our community as a whole.
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL THE GAP BETWEEN FUNDING SOURCES AND COSTS TO ADMINISTER OUR PROGRAMS.
IT SIMPLY ISNT ENOUGH.
Join Us in Empowering Lives Every Day
From our foundational Prevocational Employment program to our new KANDU Cares and Minds in Motion programs, KANDU is unwavering in our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing haven where individuals with disabilities like Cotey can thrive and feel valued. Your donation directly supports the many programs KANDU offers for people of all ages.
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We’re raising a glass to our newest partner, The Fireside Theatre for donating their empty wine bottles to KANDU’s repurposed glassware project!
These bottles are being transformed into beautiful, handcrafted drinking glasses by participants in our job training program — helping ...create meaningful work while reducing waste.
With the support of amazing local businesses like The Fireside, we’re able to keep our Monday and Thursday bottle pickup route going strong!
If your business has empty wine bottles to share, give us a call at (608) 755-4123. Let’s turn today’s recycling into tomorrow’s opportunity.
A magical moment as clients from KANDU's Increased Support Program released butterflies—celebrating beauty, freedom, and joy. 🦋💚
🌟 April is National Volunteer Month and we want to give a huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers who have supported KANDU over the years! 💚 Whether you’ve helped set up tables, served food, sold raffle tickets, or simply brought your amazing energy to our events—thank you. You are ...truly the heart behind everything we do!
🙌 We're currently looking for volunteers for our upcoming Grapes & Hops 2025 event—a night of wine, beer, fun, and fundraising! 🍷🍺 If you're looking for a fun way to give back and be part of something special, we’d love to have you on our team!
👉 Interested in volunteering? Click this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054CADA822A6F49-56166029-grapes#/
A huge THANK YOU to Staller Estate Winery for joining our growing list of local businesses donating empty wine bottles for KANDU’s newest project — handcrafted drinking glasses made from recycled wine bottles! ♻️✨
Thanks to generous partners like you, we’ve established a ...regular pickup route every Monday and Thursday to collect bottles and give them new life through meaningful employment and sustainable practices.
Does your business have a few cases of empties to donate every week or two? We’d love to hear from you! Call KANDU at (608) 755-4123 to get involved.
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Grapes & Hops 2025, KANDU’s annual fundraiser where your night out helps create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.
We’re thrilled to welcome the Mike Dangeroux Band to the stage for an evening of incredible live music ...while you sip, sample, and support KANDU’s mission. Get your tickets today: https://www.kanduindustries.com/event/grapes-hops
🎶 Live music, local flavor, and a great cause — what more could you ask for? 🍷🍻
Clients in our ISP program have been getting creative with diamond art — a relaxing, hands-on activity that encourages focus, patience, and self-expression. Check out the creativity of our clients! Each masterpiece is a reflection of their unique style.
🌸 Spring is in full bloom at KANDU! Clients in our Adult Day Services and Memory Care program spent the day creating beautiful floral arrangements — celebrating the season with color, creativity, and joy.
This hands-on activity isn’t just fun — it also helps clients practice fine ...motor skills and express their unique artistic flair. Every arrangement tells a story, and we’re loving the blooms (and smiles) that are blossoming around here!