ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals

10/07/2026

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10/05/2026

For the second year, ESI clients are hitting the trail for the Ice Age Trail Mammoth Hike Challenge! Throughout October, they’ll be exploring, staying active, and working toward an exciting goal:
• Together, everyone in the group will hike, walk, backpack, or run a total of 46 miles on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
• Visit 3 Ice Age Trail Communities
When they complete the challenge, participants will earn a certificate of achievement and a limited-edition Mammoth Hike Challenge patch! We’re proud of our clients for embracing this adventure, building confidence, and making meaningful community connections along the way. Please cheer them on as they take on the miles!

📸 The first photo features the first group of ESI clients kicking off this year’s challenge with their hike today! The second photo looks back at last year’s participants proudly receiving their certificates and Mammoth Hike Challenge patches.

To learn more about the challenge visit: https://www.iceagetrail.org/mammoth-hike-challenge/

10/01/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizes the important contributions of workers with disabilities. Throughout the month, ESI will highlight community employers and the jobs where our clients share their skills and talents.

Together, we can build workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed!

This “Celebrating Value and Talent” video showcases the important w...

09/30/2026

Planning for life after high school? Now is a great time to explore what comes next! Visit ESI at the Door and Kewaunee County Resource Fairs to learn about programs designed to help transition-age students build skills, make connections, and prepare for their future. We look forward to meeting you!

Want to learn more about ESI’s School Transition Services? Visit us at the Door or Kewaunee County Resource Fair!

09/25/2026

We’ve been making the most of the beautiful fall weather this week! Our outings included a visit to the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, a trip to Hillside Apples for apple and pumpkin picking, a stop at the C.D. “Buzz” Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility to see the salmon run, and a visit to Bruemmer Park Zoo. During our visit to Bruemmer Park, Kyan got to show us the bench carved by his grandpa, Jim! 🍂 🍎

09/22/2026

Hello Fall! 🍂🍁

09/05/2026

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

Congratulations Matt, on being selected as our September Client Spotlight! Keep shining! 🌟👏

08/28/2026

Whew! It's been another busy week at ESI ...

MyCommunity Program participants enjoyed several fun outings, including a visit to UW-Green Bay to see "Intrude", an art display set up near the The Weidner center featuring four enormous inflatable bunnies. They also explored the train exhibits at the National Railroad Museum, enjoyed a relaxing visit to Positive Sensory in Sturgeon Bay, road the Zippin Pippin at Bay Beach, and picked up some produce from Sully's Produce.

We also held our annual meeting, where clients and the ESI Board of Directors came together to reflect on the past year and share valuable feedback. Afterward, we celebrated with our country-and-western-themed ESI Summer Party, featuring lunch, games, crafts, and a special visit from the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay.

We wrapped up the week with a Baby Sprinkle in honor of Liz and Baby S! Everyone has had fun guessing the baby’s arrival date, size, and more. We are all excited and patiently waiting to welcome the newest member of the ESI family. 🩷💙

08/26/2026

Congratulations to Jason on being named Stodola's IGA Employee of the Week! We are so proud of his hard work as a stock clerk and grateful to Stodola's IGA for employing Jason and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to shine. ✨👏🏼

This week, we're shining our employee spotlight on Jason!

Jason has been helping us out with our big deliveries each week by focusing his efforts on shelving all the great products in Aisle 7.

If you see Jason this week, let him know you appreciate all the great work he's been doing!

Special thanks to ESI - Empowering & Supporting Individuals for connecting us with Jason for this job!