Sweet Abilities: Reach Wisconsin awards $5,000 to Sweet Abilities to support employment for individuals with special needs


Sweet Abilities: Reach Wisconsin awards $5,000 to Sweet Abilities to support employment for individuals with special needs


MILWAUKEE (September 27, 2022) – The Real Estate Alliance for Charity (REACH) today announced Sweet Abilities as the recipient of a $5,000 High Impact Grant. The local small business will utilize the grant for much-needed ice cream truck repairs to provide a safer and more comfortable work environment for its employees with special needs.

Kristen Corrie, a local special education teacher, created Sweet Abilities in 2020 in response to the significant gap in employment options for people with special needs. The organization helps provide meaningful, community-based job opportunities for these individuals. Approximately eight employees work part time for the business, which brings its food truck to local businesses and private events to serve delicious Wisconsin-made treats such as Purple Door Ice Cream, Carries Crispies and Pete’s Pops...


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