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Workshop morphs into a Farkel Factory!

July 2010 - The Matthew Washington Center has transformed into a Farkel Factory! Production workers are performing three assembly steps to assist the company Legendary Games based out of Wichita in building their Farkel games. To view a recent news story on the company, click here.

“Summer is Legendary Games’ most busy time. They had a lot of overflow so we are helping to assemble the excess they are unable to put together in their shop,�? says work products specialist, Mike Corrigan who procured this contract. “We hope to have this contract for a long time, but like I said, we are just working on overflow right now. Whether or not they’ll need us from week to week will depend on how many orders they receive for Farkels.�?

“It’s just fun!�? says Carol while she works on the first step of the assembly along with her fellow production workers which is punching out the foam squares which yields space for the dice to go when everything is packaged into the case. “It’s a lot better than down time,�? Carol continues referring to the activities they engage in when there are no current work projects available to keep them busy. “Thank God!�? Justin pipes up at another table referring his gratitude to have work. Carol replies, “I agree, Justin.�?

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  • The loss of a dear friend and advocate of our agency - Longtime board member and active supporter of Futures Unlimited, Inc. has passed away.
  • Senator Abrams visits Futures - OCTOBER 2009 - Futures hosts Senator for tour of programs and services.
  • Futures wins community’s Chili Cook-off - OCTOBER 2009 - After winning Futures chili cook-off as a "prelim" to the community cook-off - Wellington Supported Living's Rockabilly Bean Blend brought home the award.
  • Woman wins state-wide award for workplace achievement - OCTOBER 2009 - Marie Isenberg recently won InterHab’s Achievement in the Workplace award for her success and dedication to her job at McDonald’s which she has held for 17 years. Marie beat out many deserving nominees from across the state of Kansas to win her award.
  • Art in the park - SEPTEMBER 2009 - Early Head Start families enjoyed a unique creative opportunity recently.
  • Introducing the WALT card - SEPTEMBER 2009 - Riders now have the option to purchase a WALT card and get FREE rides!
  • Day Services tries out their green thumb - SEPTEMBER 2009 - Production workers grow a garden.
  • Cardinal Country Preschool celebrates town’s birthday - SEPTEMBER 2009 - Preschoolers rode in style in the Conway Springs Fall Fest parade.
  • ANCOR honors the late Senator Edward Kennedy - SEPTEMBER 2009 - Kennedy is the first recipient of the ANCOR Congressional Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Walkabout winners - AUGUST 2009 - Futures employees make impressive strides in annual stepping contest.
  • From the workshop: Two new projects for the MWC - SEPTEMBER 2009 - After an up and down summer - things are looking up for the workshop.
  • Visitors tour preschool - JULY 2009 - Futures plays host to group wanting to learn more about our program.
  • Individuals eager to work - JULY 2009 - Production workers want to keep busy.
  • Program families go to the zoo! - JUNE 2009 - Children's Services staff organize large-scale social/emotional event for families in services.
  • End-of-year preschool celebration - JUNE 2009 - Celebration brings families and their kiddos together.
  • Noodle what? - JUNE 2009 - The fourth annual Employee Appreciation BBQ in May provided a welcome break for staff to enjoy food and fellowship. Oh, and a rowdy game of noodle hockey.
  • Electrical panels create learning experience - JUNE 2009 - As we continue to gain new contracts to fill the void left by Firestart’rs, we have had a few opportunities to challenge our way of thinking and to stretch our abilities. One of those challenges has been the electrical panel that is now in full production.
  • Then & now: former Head Start student prepares for college - Futures is proud of a high school student who got his start in our Head Start program 15 years ago.
  • Life after FireStart’r sticks - April 2009 - March brought the end of the Firestart’rs for the people working in the Mathew Washington Center. So what is going on now?
  • We need your help! - Go to www.InvisibleKansans.com and show your support!
  • Matthew Washington Award - Mandy Thomson won this year's Matthew Washington Award.
  • The End of an Era - Futures sadly ends production of a long-time product.
  • Take it to Heart campaign announced - New health initiative urges employees to take their health seriously.
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