Inroads To Opportunities (OCUC) Hosted Casino Night and Award Presentation Ceremony in Celebration of National Disabilities Employment Month

Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County, NJ based human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, hosted a Casino Night and Awards Presentation Ceremony on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at Elks Lodge in Union, NJ, to celebrate National Disabilities Employment Month.  

The event was a huge success! This special night was filled with pride, recognition and awards to those who have made a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Many local political leaders were present and spoke to the attendees and award winners. 

Inroads honored the following individuals who truly go above and beyond to make an impact at Inroads to Opportunities and its participants. Among them were Gene Jannotti, President/CEO, Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, who received the Champion of Change Award; Jackie Park-Albaum, Groundworks, Elizabeth, who received the Community Partnership Award; Julie Holland, Columbia Bank Foundation who also received the Community Partnership Award; Nancy Furnari who received the Unsung Hero Award; Paul Aronsohn, NJ State Ombudsman and Donald M. Payne, Jr., U.S. Congressman, NJ District 10, who both received the Making Inroads Award; and Lynn Boyko who received the Staff Lifetime Achievement Award.