The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation

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I AM DISABLITY JOB FAIR

In 2023, PRIDE Industries held our first annual job fair for people with disabilities in the Sacramento region. We expected 200 job seekers to attend, and more than 600 came. Twenty-two major employers participated in this unprecedented event.

Because job seekers  said… 

  • This allowed me to interact with people, which I love. My passion is to relate with people, and this job fair allowed me to do that. My passion is to work with people and make a difference.
  • Having a job fair geared toward people with disabilities gave me the confidence to attend. I felt very accepted at this job fair.
  • I was a little intimidated but jumped right into it and made great connections.

Proceeds from sponsors and participating employers were donated to the  PRIDE Industries’ I AM ABLE Employment Helpline which works to connect people with disabilities with the services and support they need to navigate a path to meaningful employment. The Helpline has answered more than 4,000 calls, creating more than 125 jobs, resulting in more than $3,000,000 in salaries since inception in 2001 all thanks to our generous donors like you.



OUR HISTORY 
In 1966, a group of parents came together to discuss how to create employment opportunities for their adult children with disabilities. These parents—true pioneers of the modern inclusivity movement—came up with a solution that enabled their children to experience the dignity, independence, and sense of purpose that comes with employment. That solution was PRIDE Industries. 

Our mission is to create employment for people with disabilities and, as the leading employer of people with disabilities, it is our vision to inspire and accomplish an inclusive world where people of all abilities have equal access to achieve their employment goals. From this vision, PRIDE Industries promotes the following values, which are the core of who we are as a company: Inclusion, Social Impact, Respect, and Innovation. 

OUR SERVICES 
PRIDE Industries has led the industry in person-centered vocational rehabilitation, training, support services, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities—both visible and invisible. We designed proprietary, ground-breaking training/employment programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Veterans Employment Advantage Program addresses the unique needs of wounded veterans entering the civilian workforce. Our foster youth liaisons guide former foster youth through coaching and training for career success. And our unique I AM ABLE Employment Helpline connects people with disabilities and barriers to employment in California with the support services and employment opportunities they need to contribute to their communities. 

Our Foundation was named in honor of former PRIDE Industries’ CEO Michael Ziegler, who dedicated his career to promoting a work environment where people of all abilities can thrive. 100% of your contributions are used to directly support employment opportunities for people with disabilities or barriers to employment. 

If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, call our Helpline at (844) I-AM-ABLE (844-426-2253) or visit IAMABLEHelpline.com.

Mission

We create employment for people who experience workforce barriers, including those with disabilities, veterans, foster youth, and trafficking survivors. Through personalized employment coaching, training, and placement, PRIDE Industries helps individuals of all abilities realize their true potential and contribute to their communities.

Needs

PRIDE Industries’ I AM ABLE Helpline is the only employment helpline of its kind in the country that helps people navigate every step of the employment journey.

The Helpline runs on a budget of about $300,000, with three full time employees assisting people in both English and Spanish M-F 8am -6pm. The success has been more than 4,000 calls have been answered, creating more than 125 jobs, resulting in more than $3,000,000 in salaries. Help us continue this service by making a donation to support the helpline.

Your donation will support this vital service, so that more people with disabilities can experience the dignity of a paycheck and the satisfaction of meaningful work.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation

other names

PRIDE Industries

Year Established

1966

Tax id (EIN)

94-1650529

Mission Category

Human Services

Operating Budget

More than $100 million

Organization Need

Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted

Demographics Served

Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, General population

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo

Address

10030 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747

Service areas

Placer, CA, US

Sacramento, CA, US

Yolo, CA, US

El Dorado, CA, US

Amador, CA, US

Phone

916 788 2302

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