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🌟 Member Spotlight: CarePlus NJ / CarePlus Workforce Solutions

Employment isn't just a paycheck, it's purpose, independence, and dignity. CarePlus NJ has understood this since 1996, when they launched CarePlus Workforce Solutions (CPWS), a social enterprise built from the ground up to create real, meaningful jobs for individuals with disabilities and those facing economic hardship.

In nearly three decades of operation, CPWS has helped over 300 individuals find and retain employment, and their workforce remains more than 75% comprised of people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged individuals. That's not a statistic to gloss over. That's a mission made visible every single day.

CPWS runs active, revenue-generating businesses that *are* the training ground:

🧺 Commercial Laundry Services - Professional-grade laundry services for businesses and public entities, complete with pickup and delivery across New Jersey.
🧹 Janitorial Services - Comprehensive cleaning and facility maintenance for offices, medical facilities, and senior living communities statewide.
🖨️ Office Supplies & Printer Cartridges - A concierge-style supply service offering toner, inkjet cartridges, and everyday office essentials.
♻️ Cartridge Recycling - An eco-conscious program through the HP Planet Partners initiative, furthering their community commitment beyond employment.

Employees receive competitive wages, rigorous training, and ongoing professional development, because CarePlus NJ believes in setting people up to thrive, not just get by. 🔗 Learn more:

Care Plus NJ Workforce Solutions - CarePlus New Jersey CarePlus Workforce Solutions business model is a team comprised of disabled and economically disadvantaged individuals that deliver outstanding results.

✨ Member Success Story Spotlight: Abilities Solutions
The true strength of our association lies in the people who make it happen, the dedicated professionals who bring passion and purpose to their work every day. Today, we're excited to share one of their stories.

We called on our member organizations to help us spotlight the standout staff who make this field so extraordinary. These stories are a powerful reminder of the 'who' behind the work, and the heart, talent, and drive they bring to it:

Yolanda Bergen-Garland
Work Supervisor - Abilities Solutions

"Yolanda Bergen-Garland, Work Supervisor, started at Abilities Solutions in 2014 as a service recipient, completing a Vocational Evaluation followed by an Extended Employment (EE) program. She remained in EE for eight years consistently increasing her technical skills, her productivity, and developing her soft skills. Along the way, her natural supports also strengthened, allowing her to overcome barriers to her employment success.
While in EE, Yolanda often expressed her love of helping other EE clients learn new tasks, and she actively began taking initiative to learn the role of a Work Supervisor. Once an opening became available, she applied without hesitation. Yolanda was hired as a full-time Work Supervisor in 2023. Despite discouraging challenges that have arisen, Yolanda has overcome each obstacle with support from her work family! Yolanda brings a unique perspective to her role, understanding both the client and staff viewpoints. She has continued to grow and evolve as a professional and is an instrumental part of training clients to complete state use contract work. Yolanda is a shining example of how difficult times can reveal inner strength and self-confidence, leading to resilience and professional success."

Employment isn't just a paycheck. It's dignity. It's purpose. It's belonging. 💙

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is more than twice that of people without disabilities at 8.8% vs. 4.1% (2025 annual averages). That gap isn't acceptable. And it isn't inevitable.

At ACCSES New Jersey, our mission is simple: every purchase has a purpose. We connect government customers to a network of nonprofit agencies that hire talented people with disabilities, delivering quality products and services at competitive prices, while expanding opportunity and access to the American dream.

✅ Competitive, integrated employment
✅ A more inclusive workforce
✅ Real impact with every contract

Progress is being made. But awareness and advocacy still matter, and so does where and how we choose to do business. If your organization is looking to make your procurement dollars count, for people, not just profits, we'd love to connect.

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🌸 Spring is here, and so is allergy season

Pollen counts are rising, and if your HVAC filter hasn't been changed recently, your indoor air quality may be making symptoms worse, not better.

When HVAC filters go unchanged, allergens, pollen, and airborne particles circulate freely through your facility, impacting the health, comfort, and productivity of your entire workforce. For agencies responsible for the wellbeing of employees and the public, that's a risk worth addressing now. We carry Brookaire filters to keep your air clean and your space comfortable all season long.

✅On New Jersey State Contract
✅ Made in the USA
✅ Bulk & contract purchasing available
✅ Ideal for offices, federal buildings & public facilities
✅ Supports your agency's social impact goals
✅ Streamlined quoting process for procurement teams
✅ Every order supports meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities

📩 Reach out for a quote: [email protected]