DASCH is having a Job Fair
Sept 10 & 11th
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Spring Job Fair: Friday, April 16 & Saturday, April 17, 2021
We are excited to announce the upcoming Spring Job Fair! Join our rewarding team of essential workers.
Enter our raffle for a chance to win a great cash prize
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to support DASCHWorks, an innovative training program, designed to develop practical skills that will lead to meaningful employment for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The DASCHWorks program will help secure successful, long-term employment that will create inclusion and engagement within our community and will build confidence, self-esteem and […]
A New Year’s Message from Karen Fonseth, DASCH CEO
January 21, 2021 Dear DASCH Community: I hope this finds you well in this challenging time. Well, what a year 2020 was and I am sure you all will agree that it will be a blessing to put this past year in our rearview mirrors and move forward with better and brighter days ahead. It […]
A Champion of Equal Rights and Independence for People with Disabilities
Mission Inc., a fundraising consulting firm, recently did a charity spotlight on DASCH. The organization spoke to DASCH CEO, Karen Fonseth about how DASCH has become a new frontier for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and how our program and services empower residents to live up to their full potential. You can read the […]
Wage support program available for eligible DASCH front-line workers.
Wage support program available for eligible DASCH front-line workers. The province of Manitoba recently announced that eligible front-line workers providing direct patient or residential care to vulnerable Manitobans will receive a $5 per hour wage supplement for worked hours where the regular wage is less than $25 per hour.
Giving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering. It also marks the beginning of the “giving season”, where different people, charities and organizations come together to support important causes.
DASCH CEO Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
DASCH CEO Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award From Prestigious Universal Women’s Network The Universal Womens Network™ and Direct Action in Support of Community Homes, (DASCH), is pleased to announce that DASCH Chief Executive Officer, Karen Fonseth has been awarded the Women of Inspiration Lifetime Achievement Award by the Universal Women’s Network, at their annual awards […]
A Day for DASCH
Michael Bergman is a beloved member of the DASCH community and the 2020 recipient of the DASCH Merit Award. Michael was supposed to receive this award at the Possibilities Gala originally scheduled for Thursday, September 17. Due to Covid-19, the Possibilities Gala has been postponed to April 23, 2021- but that isn’t stopping us from […]
Pay it forward to a DASCH frontline worker
The DASCH Foundation is proud to be partnering with Salisbury House in a new #SalsPayitForward campaign.
DASCH residents have a chance to say ‘I love you’ in person as we welcome back home visits.
DASCH was recently featured in the Winnipeg Free Press talking about our cautious introduction of home visits, as the provincial government relaxes visiting restrictions at care homes.
Caring companions – DASCH acquires Nurse Next Door franchise to help subsidize its community services
DASCH is excited to announce Nurse Next Door as a new expansion of the organization. Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering individualized and quality home care options to seniors in the community.
Calm amidst the Storm – Winnipeg Free Press Article on DASCH
DASCH Chief Executive Officer, Karen Fonseth, was recently interviewed by the Winnipeg Free Press and spoke to what DASCH is doing to help our individuals and their families adjust to the new normal.