BOSTON- Representatives of the Falmouth Beach Department, along with Representative Tim Madden, honored Don Hoffer at the annual Massachusetts Employment Celebration at the State House.  Mr. Hoffer has long been supportive of Fairwinds and has provided employment to a number of members through the past seasons. The members of Fairwinds work to up-keep and monitor the beaches for the town and Mr. Hoffer is a long time supporter of the clubhouse employment program. 

“I am honored to present this award to The Falmouth Beach Department in Falmouth, MA,” said Representative Madden. “Over the past years Mr. Donald Hoffer, Superintendent, has employed several members of the Fairwinds Clubhouse in Transitional and Supported Employment positions. I hear that Fairwinds members truly enjoy these jobs on the beach! Congratulations on receiving this prestigious award from the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition and Fairwinds Clubhouse.  Thank you for providing outstanding opportunities for people with disabilities.”

Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Judy Ann Bigby told the crowd of over 300 legislators, employers, Clubhouse members and staff, family members and organizations “we know that Clubhouses not only help individuals recover, but they are part of our economic engine as well… The earning power of members also shows that employers have tapped into a pool of talented, skillful, hardworking individuals who have overcome the greatest odds and found their strengths as productive employees.”

Photo: Don Hoffer and Rep. Madden