Winona ORC Fast Facts
Winona ORC is the community leader in providing job opportunities for people with disabilities, helping them realize their potential. Winona ORC provides job related services to people with barriers to employment in Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
Mission
It is our mission to provide community based employment, vocational training and comprehensive job related skills and services to people with special needs. We will design programs to work harmoniously with other community resources to maximize opportunities to our clients and our community.
Vision
We envision a world where all people are uplifted by working. Through pride, dignity, continuous learning and respect for all, we build a healthier community.
Size
WORC has an annual budget of $3.6 million. We have 38 full-time staff and 8 part-time staff. Currently we serve over 310 people with special needs on a daily basis. We partner with over 44 businesses to provide job opportunities.
Clients Served
In 2009, we served a total of 402 clients with disabilities.
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- 38% Developmental Disabilities
- 39% Mental Illness
- 9% Physical Disabilities
- 5% Traumatic Brain Injury
- 5% Welfare Population
- 1% Chemical Dependency
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- 52% Male, 48% Female
- 19% Age 18-25
- 26% Age 26-40
- 53% Age 41-64
- 2% Age 65+
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Recognition
Winona ORC Industries has been awarded the highest CARF accreditation for its employment and community programs. Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is the national review board for rehabilitation programs.
Funding Sources
- 45% Sales Through Business Operations
- 54% Government Sources
- 1% Contributions/Fundraising
Contributions
Gifts to Winona ORC are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3).
History
In the early 1970’s, a local group made up of parents, Special Education Teachers, ARC, and Rehabilitation Services recognized a need to have a sheltered workshop in the Winona area.
After two years of planning, this committee approached ORC Industries of La Crosse, Wisconsin for assistance. In 1973, with the help of monies from the Division of Rehabilitation Services and Winona County, a facility was leased and a satellite of ORC La Crosse was created. At this time the organization was established as a Minnesota non-profit corporation under the direction of its own Board of Directors. The Board of Directors decided to separate from the parent corporation in La Crosse, and in 1983, Winona ORC became an independent company.
Note: ORC stands for Occupational Rehabilitation Center.
Annual Reports
2008 Annual Report (PDF)
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