How to participate in the National Racial Healing
How to participate in the National Racial Healing Originally posted by The National Day of Racial Healing, which is part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation efforts. Image taken from 2023 National Day of Racial Healing Action Kit Banner. View original post here. Racial healing restores individuals and communities to wholeness. Racial […]
Read Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech in its entirety
Monday marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Below is a transcript of his celebrated “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Viability in Springfield Debuts New Brand
The Springfield-based human service non-profit agency Viability held a re-branding event Friday. Mayor Domenic Sarno showed his support for Viability’s goal of providing a variety of services for people with disabilities needing jobs and job training.
Oklahoma, hope and solidarity beyond limits
When he started to talk, I was immediately struck by his calm and soothing voice. Everyone listened. He said, “My Name is Frederick Oballa,” and then someone interrupted him saying, “tell them that you send all your money to your community in Kenya to help build wells for water and to help children to go to school!” he broke into a big smile. I needed to know more!
New Employment Program in Connecticut
Viability is excited to announce that we have recently received a 3 year renewable contract to provide employment services to individuals referred from the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS).
Six Things for Employers to Consider When Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
By recruiting, hiring, and retaining those with disabilities, businesses can give themselves a competitive edge and demonstrate their commitment to inclusion.
Colleen Holmes: “DEI is woven into our system-wide goals and strategy”
Colleen Holmes is the President and CEO of Viability, Inc. and has served on the Baystate Health Board since 2017, including her membership on the Quality Committee, Human Resources Committee and Governance Committee. Let’s learn more about her!
