Pantagraph.com | News | ODC readies for move to new facility

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Excited for you!!! wrote on Nov 29, 2007 6:27 AM:

" Yes, Occupational Development Center does rely on donations and funding from other organizations and individuals, as well as private contracts that support work they do. The leadership within this organization work hard at doing what they must do, to support their clients in every way possible. Congratulation ODC and thank you for being who you are in our community. Good luck and success in your new location! "

To $2,7000,000? wrote on Nov 29, 2007 6:22 AM:

" Is the only concern you have where the money comes from? The clients at ODC work hard and maybe people should "do their homework" and research before making such comments. United Way Agencies are here to help the less fortunate. ODC staff works hard for their clients and the clients themselves work hard. There are people who do not have disabilities that should "job shadow" the clients and see what it means to be a dedicated, hard worker!! I am a bit familiar with ODC and who they are and what they stand for. The clients are ODC's number one concern. ODC does rely on donation and funding but they also have contract sites that attriubute to their growth as well. ODC staff must have worked hard to get to this point - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Enjoy the new building! "

down with the naysayers wrote on Nov 28, 2007 4:11 PM:

" ODC staff must have worked really hard to make this happen. Not-for-profits don't have $$$ lying around waiting to be spent. It takes a lot of committment from the employees at ODC to recognize that the location they are in is not working for them. They provide a service to the community that is unmatched and they are always looking for ways to do more. YOU GO ODC!!! "

To 2,700,000 wrote on Nov 28, 2007 11:57 AM:

" This is a non for profit organization. They rely on donations and funding from other organizations as well as private contract work that they do within the facility. They deserve this. The funding for the disabled is getting cut regularly. I am happy they have a bigger facility! "

$ 2,700,000 ? wrote on Nov 28, 2007 10:13 AM:

" Where did that money come from? "

BoinMO wrote on Nov 28, 2007 8:13 AM:

" I don't see why the fixed bus route cannot be adjusted one block right away...how long does it take to go around the block? The ODC provides a place for people with disabilities a chance to feel productive and useful. I hope everything goes well. "

Becky wrote on Nov 27, 2007 5:46 PM:

" Congratulations! I've been reading the paper everyday anxiously waiting for the move. I hope the new building is as great as it deserves to be...as fantastic as it should for the consumers and the community. Best of luck from here in Tucson! "

Good Luck wrote on Nov 27, 2007 12:57 PM:

" Some of us in that neighborhood will miss you guys! "