Morgan's

Introducing Morgan's, our new name, new look, with the same vision, same mission! We are so excited to announce Morgan's, our umbrella organization that will encompass all of our existing endeavors, such as Morgan's Wonderland, Morgan's Inspiration Island, Morgan's Sports, Morgan's Multi-Assistance Center, and Morgan's Camp! Stay updated with us as we transition our current social media handles from Morgan's Wonderland to Morgan's to mark this transformation, no action needs to be taken by our followers. We are so excited for the future of Morgan's, and we are just getting started!

Become a Snowball Sponsor and Make a Difference. Morgan’s invites you to celebrate accessibility and inclusion at the Snowball 5K/1K on Saturday, December 21, 2024. By supporting our mission of inclusion, you are positioning yourself and your organization as a recognized leader in fostering inclusion within our community. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500. Learn more and become a sponsor at: https://lnkd.in/gcsvXAWB

We’re excited to announce Dindo Navarro has joined our Morgan’s team as our Chief Financial Officer. Dindo comes to us with nearly 20 years of professional leadership experience in finance and accounting. Previously, he served a dual role as the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis and Building Segment CFO for Tutor Perini Corporation in Los Angeles, California. Prior to that, he held several financial management roles of increasing responsibility at Tutor Perini. Before joining Tutor Perini, he held various positions for companies such as Deloitte & Touche, Jefferies Financial Group, and Anshutz Entertainment Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. His broad experience, which includes work with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, provides him with a well-rounded perspective on addressing the financial needs of diverse entities. While he has spent most of his career in the Los Angeles area he and his family recently moved to San Antonio. Dindo understands and appreciates the importance of our mission at Morgan’s. He brings critical skills and experience to help us take our services to the next level of excellence. Welcome to the team, Dindo!

Thank you to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation® for presenting Morgan's Camp with $20,000 as part of the Foundation's regional grant program! The Joy in Childhood Foundation’s Regional Grant to Morgan’s Camp will support Ultra-Accessible™ overnight camping adventures for local San Antonio children. Our Morgan's Camp is a fully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™ camp for all ages and abilities, offering children with physical and developmental disabilities an opportunity to enjoy camp-type activities. Learn more: morganscamp.org

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and in collaboration with Texas Workforce Commission, our Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center) held a Walk for Work 1K, hosted by the Morgan's MAC - Workforce Inclusion Network (WIN). Along with our employer community partners, we are grateful for District 6 Councilwoman Cabello Havrda and Deputy Regional Director with the Texas Workforce Commission, Dawn Natalino-White.

In collaboration with United Healthcare, Texas Workforce Commission, our Morgan's MAC - Workforce Inclusion Network (WIN) held an Employer Luncheon to honor local employer partners who have helped individuals with disabilities become and stay employed. Thank you to the following organizations who were recognized for their work: 🏆- disABILITYsa 🏆- Luminary Ministries 🏆- Alamo City Interpreters 🏆- Toyota Additionally, Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center) would like to thank all of our community employment partners and keynote speaker, Monica Cost of the Now You See Me Foundation, for attending today's luncheon. Together, we are making a difference.

Cheers to two years! 🎉 At Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center), we are thrilled to celebrate 2 incredible years of serving our amazing community! It's been an exciting journey of growth, positive impact, and countless MAC Moments, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Throughout our first two years, our MAC Navigators have assisted over 5,000 members from over 48 counties across Texas, ranging from 0 to 100 years old, with receiving services as part of our MAC Care Model. We are so thankful to our 70 MAC Ambassadors who have contributed to the MAC's mission of supporting others by devoting over 6,600 volunteer hours to our mission of inclusion. We continue to aim for the MAC to become a destination for individuals with special needs and disabilities by providing the best care, support, and community. We are grateful for the leadership of our Morgan's CEO, Dr. Brent Fields, and Morgan's MAC President, Sandy Ethridge. Additionally, we could not provide these services to our community without our visionary and founder, Gordon Hartman. Together, we are making a difference!

Every October, we honor National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). At Morgan's MAC (Multi-Assistance Center) we have established the Workforce Inclusion Network (WIN) presented by UnitedHealthcare, a collaborative home for multiple agencies, including the Texas Workforce Commission, and community-based organizations. The WIN provides education, counseling, and coaching to help individuals with disabilities become and stay employed. The WIN aims to increase sustainable, inclusive employment by assisting individuals with disabilities and special needs to achieve job readiness, pursue gainful employment, and improve economic stability by addressing job training, placement, and coaching. Learn more about our Workforce Inclusion Network: https://lnkd.in/gyvRAUqb #NDEAM

Catch up with us at Morgan's! Check out Inclusion In Action Vol. 10! Our latest issue highlights our extended Halloween Bash and our success at the 2024 Golden Ticket Awards. Plus, discover how Morgan's MAC is expanding dental services for individuals with special needs in partnership with Believe Dental. We also celebrate our Morgan’s Sports athletes as World Series Champs and preview the unique Morgan’s Hotel™, designed for everyday travelers. Read the issue and subscribe to future issues at: https://lnkd.in/gafgRbSx

Thank you to @KSAT-12-TV for highlighting our visionary and founder, Gordon Hartman as part of the Solutionaries series. It takes vision and determination to get things done. And that is exactly what inspires us all. Watch the feature at: https://lnkd.in/gzjW2eYi