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Journey 21 tells Oconomowoc council it has expanded internships, college pathways and local partnerships
Summary
Journey 21 leaders told the Oconomowoc Common Council their enrichment center has grown since April 2023 to serve 300+ participants across eight counties, expanded learning academies and converted internships into paid jobs with local employers; a residential project at Papp's Farms remains under development.
Judy Taylor, president and CEO of Journey 21, and Richmond Center director Heidi Hamilton updated the Oconomowoc Common Council on Nov. 18 about two-and-a-half years of local programming focused on adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Taylor said Journey 21 opened its enrichment center in April 2023 and has grown from three staff members to nearly 20, supported by more than 250 volunteers who logged about 1,700 hours in 2024. “We have…
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