Gompers News
Safeway Donation Leads To Jobs At Gompers
Gompers has had a long standing partnership with Safeway grocery stores. Gompers clients work at three stores assisting customers, bagging groceries and ensuring that the stores continue to uphold Safeway’s high standards for appearance.Still it was quite a surprise when Bob Blaylock, Safeway Human Resources Manager, presented Gompers with $5000 at a recent parent meeting. Thanks to Safeway’s generous donation, Gompers Vocational Center was able to purchase a much needed automatic carton sealing machine. Fred Siegel, Gompers Vocational Director said of the purchase, “The donation from Safeway is not only allowing us to do our customers work more efficiently, but more important it has created three new jobs for our clients. Everyone is benefitting!” In addition, the employees at the 7th Street and McDowell store are undertaking a fundraiser for Gompers clients. As Fred Siegel said, “They’ve told me they’re doing it because our clients are not just working there, but are part of the team.” Thank you Safeway! Gompers feels the same about you!
Boundless Playground at Gompers Now Open
In January 2010, Gompers began its campaign to fund the final phase of the accessible playground and garden project. Throughout 2009, Gompers received the full support of the community to complete the first phase of this project –the playground. Our next phase, the “Accessible Garden” will become a courtyard housing the garden installed with the help of our clients and several senior communities. Duet (Beatitudes) and Amber Pointe, a new senior development, has stepped up to become caretakers and act as a guide as we cultivate our garden to yield its splendor in the Spring.With the extraordinary talents of the design team at Architectural Resources, our playground and garden, will be an exquisite place of growth and creativity for Gompers clients and the community. Read More
Gompers Partnerships
Gompers is proud to be in collaboration with the WINNER of the Spirit of Enterprise Award for... Read More