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December 2011 Employer of the Month
31 Jan 2012
Chinook would like to congratulate the Gap Outlet in Burlington for being named December 2011 Employer of the Month! The Gap has employed Jolie since June of 2011 and the employees have gone above and beyond to welcome her as … Continue reading →
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October 2011 Employer of the Month
23 Dec 2011
I hope you didn’t think we forgot about October’s Employer of the Month! Who could forget the supportive environment (not to mention great food) that Ray and Katie Avery provide at The Garden Café at Skagit Valley Gardens! Rick has … Continue reading →
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December 2011 Employer of the Month
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December 2011 Employer of the Month
Posted on January 31, 2012Chinook would like to congratulate the Gap Outlet in Burlington for being named December 2011 Employer of the Month! The Gap has employed Jolie since June of 2011 and the employees have gone above and beyond to welcome her as … Continue reading
October 2011 Employer of the Month
Posted on December 23, 2011I hope you didn’t think we forgot about October’s Employer of the Month! Who could forget the supportive environment (not to mention great food) that Ray and Katie Avery provide at The Garden Café at Skagit Valley Gardens! Rick has … Continue reading
Island Hospital Named November’s Employer of the Month
Posted on December 15, 2011Chinook Enterprises is happy to announce the November 2011 Employer of the Month: Island Hospital!!! Island Hospital has employed Austin since October of 2008 where he works as the Mail Attendant for the hospital. Austin does a wonderful job sorting … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to our Executive Director
Posted on December 13, 2011Rob Martin on his birthday A very happy birthday to our wonderful (and silly) Executive Director, Rob Martin. Thank you for all you do at and for Chinook. Enjoy your day! Happy Birthday to you…….happy birthday to you……
Human Services Cuts loom on the horizon with the Governor’s proposed budget
Posted on October 4, 2011Several major cuts are proposed by the various State agencies to comply with Governor Gregoire’s 5 and 10% reduction proposals. These proposals reduce or eliminate the Adult pharmacy benefits that most adults with disabilities receive, so their medication payments are … Continue reading
David Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
Posted on April 6, 2011Chinook Enterprises employee David Wilder has been nominated by the Washington Commission for National and Community Service (WCNCS) and Governor Christine Gregoire in recognition of his outstanding volunteer efforts in the community. For his nomination, he will get to attend … Continue reading
Jolie’s Tulip Pins
Posted on April 4, 2011Jolie started using Chinook employment services over 2 years ago, when she was looking for a job in Skagit County. Prior to coming to us, she was a volunteer every Tuesday at Goodwill through the Mount Vernon Transitions Program. Although … Continue reading
Terry Celebrates 25 years
Posted on March 21, 2011Participant Terry Hall is celebrating his 25th anniversary at Skagit Gardens! In 1986, he was just out of high school and came to Chinook looking for employment. When Skagit Gardens gave him his first job, he loved it so much … Continue reading
Darlene’s Data Destruction
Posted on November 17, 2010My name is Darlene Hoezee and I live and work in Mount Vernon. I have lived in my own apartment for over 5 years. I enjoy living by myself and I value being independent. I enjoy putting large puzzles together, … Continue reading
People 1st Pancake Breakfast
Posted on November 17, 2010People First of Skagit County is having a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s on December 3rd. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will go to supporting the organization. To buy tickets ahead of time, call Chinook at (360) 428-0140. Tickets will also be … Continue reading
