From left to right: Jonathan Burke of Daybreak, Tony Omer of The Times, David Grey of Daybreak, and Representative Tim Madden. Photo by David Fox

BOSTON- Representatives of the Daybreak Clubhouse, along with Representative Tim Madden, honored the Martha’s Vineyard Times at the annual Massachusetts Employment Celebration at the State House. 

The Martha’s Vineyard Times has been a long time supporter of Daybreak and has provided employment to a number of members. Every week and month members mail out the subscriptions and bills for the Times.

“I am honored to present this award to The Martha’s Vineyard Times,” said Representative Madden. “For over fifteen years they have been loyal supports of the Daybreak Clubhouse in Transitional and Supported Employment program. The Times sees the person, not the illness, and recognizes the business opportunity to hire excellent employees. Congratulations on receiving this prestigious award from the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition and Daybreak 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.”