Community Access Unlimited (CAU) Founder Reflects On Building A Self-Sustaining Organization
CAU Founder discusses how organization grew and first came to be.
- Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ (1888PressRelease) April 21, 2016 - Continuously focusing on the ability to help people in need within an integrated community.
Sid Blanchard, Executive Director, Community Access Unlimited (CAU), was recently profiled in "Imagine," a monthly column published by The Courier News / My Central Jersey / Gannett Newspapers. The article chronicles Sid's profound journey of providing members of Community Access Unlimited and people in the community the opportunity for independence and access to affordable housing.
From his original office in the back of a VW Beetle to an organization with a staff of over 1100 today, the article discusses the success of CAU as an organization. "The first non-profit to be a general partner in the low-income housing tax credit program today services over 6,000 people, who are considered 'members' of both CAU and the community," states Blanchard. When reflecting on his journey the founder asserts, "If you hold the proper values and use them as your guide you will be able to build from it."
Imagine explores ideas, insights and discoveries made in New Jersey to better shape our future. The profile can be read here: http://mycj.co/1qGoIap
About CAU
Community Access Unlimited (CAU), celebrating its 37th year of success in 2016, supports people with special needs in achieving real lives in the community. CAU provides support and gives a voice to adults and youth who traditionally have little support and no voice in society. CAU helps people with housing, life skills, employment, money management, socialization and civic activities. CAU also supports opportunities for advocacy through training in assertiveness, decision-making and civil rights. CAU serves more than 5,000 individuals each year.
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