Why WOOFGANG & CO.?Our friends and family members with special needs made us aware of the many employment challenges they face upon leaving the school system and entering adulthood. Woofgang & Co. addresses those issues directly by providing job opportunities that offer the invaluable independence and self-worth that comes with being employed.
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HOw it all startedWe began this endeavor with no shortage of energy, passion and countless ideas, all directed at answering a single question: How can we provide meaningful work to individuals with special needs?
After nights of brainstorming, we found our answer in the furriest members of our families: our beloved pups. We began laying the framework, perfecting recipes and building the strong foundation that would become Woofgang & Co. |
ANDREWAndrew enjoys running the point of sale machine at the new store, both for the chance to greet customers and because he appreciates the accessibility of this technology. He has 2 dogs, Rex and Duke, loves the Yankees, and enjoys publishing his own music blogs for fun. One day he would like to work in a hospital, feeling his own experiences there would provide insightful help to others.
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LUKELuke loves dogs, especially his own, Cuba. This job is perfect for Luke, because if he wasn’t making food for dogs then his second choice would be cooking for people. Luke has many hobbies, including playing sports (soccer and volleyball are favorites), listening to music, playing Mario games, dressing up, playing instruments and listening to music, and eating of course.
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PatrickWhether he’s stocking the shelves, cleaning the store, or baking and packaging the treats, Patrick does it all with a smile on his face at Woofgang & Co. Patrick is friendly and social and enjoys music, movies, swimming, traveling and spending time with his family. He likes to work and seeks friendship and acceptance like most other young adults. One day he plans to bring his talent to a career as a food critic.
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MATTHEWMeet Matt Podolsky. He loves making dog treats, serving customers, and learning new things at Woofgang & Co. Matt has 2 dogs named Gizmo and Winston. When he gets older, he would love to be a newscaster or work at a box office at sporting events. For free time, he likes to workout, take bike rides, and attend sporting events. His favorite sports teams are the Dodgers and the Yankees. He is a die hard sports fan.
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Gwen says Woofgang & Co. is like her second family. She loves working at the retail store and talking with customers about why people like her can make excellent employees. "It's all about our abilities," she proudly explains. "We have many." Gwen loves her team members, spending time with her family and her dog, Bella, and listening to music. She hopes to someday work in a hospital with children.
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MeganMegan is at home in the kitchen. She loves to work side-by-side her Woofgang & Co. team members baking our popular Pupper Nutter Patties. She also enjoys dog sitting for her sister's pet, Piper, who loves our Woofgang treats. Megan is a kareoke queen, loves to dance and enjoys watching movies with family and friends.
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isabelIsabel would love to work in a store or at a bakery like Carlo’s one day, so she’s definitely building the skills she needs here at Woofgang & Co. When she’s not working hard, you might find Isabel at a concert (she loves music — her favorite band is Great Big Sea), riding horses, or Irish step dancing! Isabel attended the Rise Program at Sacred Heart University.
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CAROLINECaroline enjoys working at Woofgang & Co. for the opportunity to meet new people and help customers, which is great experience since she aspires for a career in childcare. In her free time, Caroline likes going to the movies and out to eat, dancing, singing, shopping, and hanging out with her friends, including those who work with her at Woofgang & Co.
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CHRIS L.Chris loves helping out customers and doing store inventory, so Woofgang & Co. is a perfect fit for him. In addition to working here, Chris is a professional actor who recently landed 2 national ads. He has a new dog named Marley who he enjoys walking. Whether he’s hanging with his bros or keeping everyone safe at Woofgang & Co., Chris likes helping everyone (in his words), “Get our Woof on!”
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HARRYHarry thinks a job in sales would be a good fit for him, so working at Woofgang & Co. is a perfect way to hone his skills. He loves meeting and talking to people, answering their questions and showing off the growing range of merchandise in the store. When he’s not ruling the floor at Woofgang & Co., Harry is volunteering at the library, going to the gym, reading, swimming, or hanging out with his 2 dogs, Lucky and Finn.
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CHRIS B.Chris enjoys meeting the people who come into Woofgang & Co., along with baking the treats of course. His favorite part is stamping the paw print on top of each Peanut Butter Patty. In his free time, he plays basketball and baseball, and likes to hang out with his friends and watch sports on TV. One day he would like a job in cleaning or food prep so he knows he is on the right path with his job at Woofgang.
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MATTHEWThe team is sure grateful to have Matthew at Woofgang & Co. -- you can thank him for keeping the store so neat and clean. He definitely has the right cooking chops for this job: when not baking dog treats or cooking for fun, he also works at Colony Grill making pizzas. If he is not at work, you might find Matthew listening to music, kickboxing, or writing stories on his iPad.
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