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Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday of September annually. The day celebrates the American labor movement and the contributions and achievements of the American worker. In the United States, Labor Day is the three-day weekend ending the summer season. Labor Day 2022 will be observed on Monday, September 5th. All OEI office locations will be closed on this date in observance of the holiday and will re-open on Tuesday, Sept. 6th at 8a-4p.

Congrats to Julie, our newly promoted Program Manager for Mexico area services!

Rising Stars Therapeutic Farm 

Our Cash calendars will be available to purchase soon and drawings will be held in November! Stay tuned!

The Cupcakery Cafe & Bake Shop

It's September 1st and that means it's time to welcome back our autumn flavors!

Starfish Greenhouse

Welcome to the best month for planting in Maine! September offers the perfect combination of cooler nights, high dew points, warm soil, and, typically, more rainfall. Crops that can be directly sown from seeds into your garden beds include lettuce, kale, bok choy, swiss chard, beets, carrots, turnips, and radishes.

Pro tip: Saving flower seeds is a great way to make sure that your favorites show up again next year! Here's how to harvest, dry, and store seeds for next year's garden.

Out & About In The Community

Cards & a snack @ Wales Park in Belfast

Enjoying a sunny stroll in the community

Hiking and fishing @ Angel Falls in Franklin County, Maine

Calling Beano at Assisted Living

Making community connections @ Army Recruiting in Augusta, Maine

Lunch at Olive Garden, yum!

A fun day @Funtown Splashtown U.S.A.

Team Wilton @ Alpacaville in Phillips, Maine

Welcome Team Members

Judith Samba – Direct Support Professional

Abdirahman Daud – Direct Support Professional

Mohammed Abdi – Direct Support Professional

Nadifo Nur – Direct Support Professional

Katumba Banza – Direct Support Professional 

Returning – Amina Mohamed – Direct Support Professional

Returning – Camden Casella – Direct Support Professional

Returning – Kerrigan Casella – Direct Support Professional

Returning – Elham Salah – Direct Support Professional

Employee Highlight

This month we would like to highlight Christopher Weston. Chris has worked as a DSP in the Bath Region for just shy of 4 years. In that time Chris has demonstrated his passion for helping others. He doesn’t believe in setting limitations for folks and encourages choice, autonomy, and growth on a daily basis. Chris is someone who does this work because he genuinely cares and wants to make a difference in the lives of those he supports. Thank you Chris for all you do to help each and every individual you support. We are grateful to have you as part of the OEI Family. 

September Kindness Activity

August Recap:

During the month of August, our kindness activity focused on supporting our local animal shelters and rescues. Shelters can often use extra hands for all sorts of activities. They may need help with sorting & bagging, folding laundry, cleaning the facility, raking, socializing the pets, etc…

We reached out to our local shelters/rescues in search of ways we could lend a hand and show some kindness toward our furry friends and appreciation for the staff who care for them!

  @ Unleashed Doggie Daycare

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Good news! 

AmazonSmile customers can now support Opportunity Enterprises in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones!

Hello September!

Thanks for the reminder that change can be beautiful! Let's make it a September to remember.