We are delighted to welcome Justin Leonard as the new Production Lead in Thief River Falls!
Justin is hard at work in his new office.
As a nonprofit organization specializing in employment training and support for individuals with disabilities, Justin’s safety and leadership skills are a valuable asset to the TRF production team.
With over 16 years of ... Read more
Appointee aims to share expertise and learn more about the effect ODC has in the communities we serve.
We are delighted to welcome Amy Ballard as a member of our board!
Ballard is the Director of Lake of the Woods County Social Services. She brings to the board her expertise and insight acquired from working within county ... Read more
Patrick hoses down the floor at the county engineers’ garage after washing vehicles and equipment.
When Patrick first began working on job skills with our Baudette division six years ago, he had just moved to the Lake of the Woods area. Troubled by a lengthy gap in his work experience, he sought out the assistance ... Read more
Alexandra flashes her contagious smile as she goes about her work at Log Cabin Bait and Tackle near Baudette.
Alexandra Schell is someone who likes to keep busy. When she first started with our Baudette division back in 2015, she was very shy and lacked confidence in her abilities – believing she wasn’t capable of performing ... Read more
Isaac stops for a moment next to his Greenway work truck before moving onto the next customer. He enjoys the responsibilities of his role and values being able to work independently. Working outdoors is a major perk of the job!
Due to some mental health problems he experienced last year, Isaac Walski was fearful about not ... Read more
Aaron Baldwin started working with our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program in Crookston back in February. He lives with anxiety and depression but has developed his interest and skill in cooking as a way to cope with and manage stress.
When he started working with ODC, Aaron was working at a convenience store but had ... Read more
Buhl operations and warehouse
We are excited to announce Kacy Idso as division manager at our wood processing plant in Buhl!
While at our core we are a nonprofit organization that specializes in offering employment training and support for individuals with disabilities, we also have over 40 years of experience in custom manufacturing, wood processing, cardboard and ... Read more
Choose your scenario:
Returning to your campsite after a long day of hiking in the rain – and your gear is soaking
Gathering with your family around the backyard firepit to share stories, watch the stars and make s’mores – but you’re short on kindling
Needing to light your indoor fireplace on a cold morning – without leaving ... Read more
We are delighted to introduce Liz Kulvik as our new Employment Specialist in Roseau!
ODC is a nonprofit organization that specializes in offering employment training and support for individuals with disabilities, working with community businesses to provide options for inclusive and sustainable employment that result in greater independence. The Roseau division is located at 1194 Center ... Read more
Missy surrounded by family while celebrating her retirement. Her mother, Rose, is at far right.
After working at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji for over 26 years, Melissa “Missy” Fagerstrom has retired from her position as a Unit Aide!
A gathering was held to celebrate and recognize Missy for her years of service. It was well ... Read more