by REED Academy | Jan 31, 2024 | Featured, REED News, Stories That Matter
Finn Ban’s journey with Greens Do Good began in 2021 when he joined the farm through his high school transition program. After completing the Greens Do Good Workforce Development program, his performance paved the way for him to become a paid employee....
by REED Academy | Feb 23, 2023 | REED News, Stories That Matter
Growing up with an autistic brother has been a journey of learning and growth for high school student Tate Ban. As she’s gotten older, she has come to understand the challenges and barriers that exist for individuals like her brother Finn as they transition into...
by REED Academy | Jan 24, 2023 | REED News, Stories That Matter
At Greens Do Good, We’re Preparing Students with Autism for the Workplace Five days a week, Greens Do Good Workforce Development Coordinator Jessalin Jaume stands at the farm entrance, ready to greet students. These young people, ages 16 to 21, are transition students...
by REED Academy | Sep 13, 2022 | REED News, Stories That Matter
In the state of New Jersey, more than 6,000 adults with disabilities are on waiting lists for housing — and REED Next is working hard to lower that number by providing housing for adults with autism that allows them to live as independently as possible. It also offers...
by REED Academy | Apr 28, 2022 | Stories That Matter
The numbers are staggering. The unemployment rate among adults with autism is approximately 85%, and half of 25-year-olds with autism have never held a paying job. Despite workforce development efforts, individuals with autism remain among the most underemployed of...
by REED Academy | Apr 14, 2022 | Stories That Matter
Craig Kunisch to Be Honored with Community Impact Award Anyone familiar with the Mahwah Bar & Grill knows the Kunisch family is the heart and soul behind the business. Craig Kunisch, fourth-generation owner and operator, continues the tradition of great food and...
