Hillcroft to Host Disability Awareness Month Celebration

Published Thursday, February 16, 2012

Hillcroft Services is proud to partner with Mayor Dennis Tyler to celebrate March as Disability Awareness Month in Muncie. Mayor Tyler will proclaim March as Disability Awareness Month on Friday, March 2 at 4pm at Mutual Bank. The event will also include a reception of artwork created by indivuals with disabilities through Hillcroft's OpenArts and Writers' Circle programs. For more information about the event, please contact Brenda Williamson, Vice President of Development and Marketing at 765-284-4166 or bwilliamson@hillcroft.org.

Food Rescue Partners with Hillcroft Services

Published Friday, February 3, 2012

The Indianapolis based non-profit Food Rescue has found a way to reduce the amount of unused food that is thrown away by restaurants in ten Indiana cities. The relationships Food Rescue has established with restaurants and volunteers provides thousands of pounds of food to those in need through partnerships with several different organizations.

Hillcroft Services is very grateful to be one of the organizations in Muncie that has partnered with Food Rescue to “save” food. The Food Rescue partnerships in Muncie not only serve clients of Hillcroft, but also provide a great resource for other local nonprofits.

Food Rescue’s most recent food saving endeavor came in the form of 37,000 pounds of cookies donated by Maplehurst Bakeries. Hillcroft one of four agencies to receive nearly 10,000 pounds of snicker doodle and oatmeal raisin cookies. Hillcroft’s portion of the rescued cookies will be divided up to be shared with other local non-profit organizations and used by Hillcroft’s programs.

2011 Client Awards

Published Monday, December 19, 2011

Awards are presented to clients representing each of Hillcroft's departments at each year's Annual Meeting. The client awards represent the hard work and energy Hillcroft's clients dedicate to self improvement and gaining great independence.

Testimonials

"This relationship is a win-win situation for Meijer, Hillcroft and the individuals we employ. When we work with Hillcroft we know we are getting an employee who has the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the tasks necessary to successfully fulfill the job responsibilities."

-Doug Foland, Store Director
Meijer #139, Muncie, IN

Ticket To Work

Established by the Social Security Administration in 1999, the Ticket To Work Program seeks to provide resources and training to those who currently receive Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

As an EN, we know many individuals with disabilities have employment goals that are set aside out of fear of losing cash and health insurance benefits. Contact us to discuss solutions to your fears and your future employment.

Ticket to Work Program Benefits

Ticket to Work Program Beneficiaries are between the ages of 18 and 64 with a goal of returning to work to increase self sufficiency. The Ticket to Work Program assists in reaching employment goals, gaining greater independence and maintaining any benefits that you are eligible to receive. Learn More>>

Ticket to Work Program Process

The Ticket to Work Program utilizes Employment Networks (EN), like Hillcroft Services, to support participants in training and support services necessary to achieve work goals. Learn More>>

Contact Information

Hillcroft’s Ticket To Work program is led by Sheriene Knox , Ticket to Work Administrator. If interested in learning more about Hillcroft’s Ticket to Work program:

Complete our electronic contact form, or
Directly contact:

Sheriene Knox

(765) 284-4166

sknox@hillcroft.org

Support Hillcroft's Ticket to Work Program

If you are interested in making a donation to help support Hillcroft’s mission of providing opportunities for greater self-sufficiency, please click here.

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