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Morningside

Morningside is a private not-for-profit 501-(c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program providing employment services to individuals with disabilities.

We specialize in supported and competitive employment. Morningside advances the employment and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities. We formed in 1963 as an alternative to institutionalizing people with disabilities at a time when there were no other options for families. In the 1990s, Morningside led the efforts in Washington State to move away from sheltered workshops to integrated community employment. Today, we strive to have all of our clients in integrated employment, earning a living wage.

12/03/2025

🎅✨ Santa Claus is Coming to Town! ✨🎅
Join us for a festive Santa Meet & Greet and make this holiday season unforgettable! Bring your holiday cheer, share your wishes with Santa himself, and capture the magic with fun, festive photos.
📅 Event Dates & Locations:

Dec 5: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Oyster House – Olympia Lighted Boat Event
Dec 6: 10:00 AM | Olympia Country Club – Brunch
Dec 7: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Budd Bay Restaurant
Dec 13: 10:00 AM | Olympia Country Club – Brunch
Dec 14: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Rivers Edge
Dec 18: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Rivers Edge (Seahawks Game!)
Dec 20: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Fire Creek
Dec 21: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Budd Bay Restaurant

🎁 Support Morningside’s programs! Scan the QR code at the event to donate and help make a difference.
📸 Don’t miss this chance to create magical memories with Santa!
👉 Please share and spread the holiday cheer!

12/02/2025

Meet Samira Zand, who was recently offered and accepted her very first job in Thurston County as a Caretaker at the O Bee Credit Union Administration building!

Samira is the new friendly face behind keeping the breakroom spotless and making sure every boardroom and conference room is sanitized, stocked, and ready for upcoming meetings. She says the best part of her new role is working with a great team while keeping everything clean and safe.

Fun fact: Samira already knows where her first paycheck is going… straight toward another tattoo! When she’s not at work, you’ll find her enjoying time with her boyfriend and family.

Let’s give Samira a huge congratulations on this exciting new chapter! We look forward to seeing what else the future has in store for her.

11/28/2025

The 2025–2026 Project SEARCH students had an incredible opportunity to tour J & I Power Equipment in Lacey, WA! They learned about the variety of roles within the company—including many entry-level positions that require no prior experience—and even got to witness an excavator demonstration in action!

A huge thank you to Ashly Logan and the team at J&I for the warm welcome, informative tour, and continued support of Project SEARCH and Morningside.

Partnerships like these help pave the way for brighter futures!

11/26/2025

Dustin Barker has been working at Old Navy as a Floor Associate since 2001 and was recently awarded November's Employee of the Month! General Manger, Heidi and Manager, Keisha commend Dustin on all his hard work and eagerness to show up everyday.

Dustin brings a positive attitude to work with him for every shift and has shared that he loves getting the opportunity to interact with customers and his fellow coworkers during the workday.

Congratulations on Employee of the Month! Keep up the great work, Dustin!

11/24/2025

Project SEARCH is thrilled to announce that Mikey Manfre has accepted a weekend position at Club Demonstration Services (CDS) as a product demonstrator inside the Tumwater Costco!

Next time you're shopping, be sure to stop by, grab a sample, and experience Mikey’s fantastic customer service skills in action. His enthusiasm and friendly attitude make every interaction a great one!

Congratulations, Mikey!

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Project SEARCH has received an Excellent Employment Outcome Award for the 2023–2024 program year! 🏆

This recognition celebrates the hard work and dedication of our interns, the incredible support from Project SEARCH staff, Morningside, our partners at The Evergreen State College, and the amazing employers who helped make this success possible.

👏 Thank you for championing inclusive employment and empowering young adults with disabilities to thrive in the workforce!

11/10/2025

Olympia Orthopaedic Associates visits Project SEARCH!

The 2025–2026 Project SEARCH class had the exciting opportunity to welcome Yvonne Yourkoski, Marketing Director at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, for a special presentation. Yvonne shared insights into her role, her career journey, and the steps she took to become a marketing director.

Our interns were engaged and curious, asking thoughtful questions such as:
- What qualities make a successful employee at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates?
- Do they offer flexible scheduling?

Yvonne’s visit was both informative and inspiring. The students and staff deeply appreciated the time taken out of your day to come to Project SEARCH!

Thank you, Yvonne, and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates for your continued support of Project SEARCH. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

11/07/2025

Max has been working at Wendy's in Bonney Lake, WA since December 2024 as a Lobby Attendant. In this role, he’s responsible for maintaining a clean and welcoming environment by tidying tables, chairs, floors, and windows. Over time, Max has truly grown into his position and recently expanded his responsibilities to include washing dishes.

Since discovering his unique learning style, Max has been thriving. He picks up new tasks quickly—often needing just one prompt or demonstration to master them. He’s also become more efficient in his daily routines, like streamlining his trips to the back of the restaurant by gathering all the supplies for the condiment area in a single run instead of multiple.

Max has built strong natural supports at Wendy's. His General Manager is his go-to person, regularly checking in and offering praise for his excellent work. His coworkers and other managers enjoy having Max on the team, greeting him warmly each day and enthusiastically teaching him new skills—such as how to open napkin holders and which cleaner to use on stainless steel surfaces.

Max especially enjoys recycling and doing dishes—and, of course, getting his shift meal. Over the past year, he’s made remarkable progress, not just at work but in his personal development as well. He’s learned to advocate for himself and communicate his needs clearly to both his Morningside Career Consultant and his manager, whether it’s for time off or scheduling appointments.

Keep up the amazing work, Max! We’re excited to see what the future holds for you.

11/05/2025

Erica recently completed her third paid internship with our Pre-Employment Transition Servies (Pre-ETS) Program! This summer, she chose to complete her internship at the Holiday Inn Express in Chehalis, WA from July 22 through August 21.

During her internship, Erica worked in the laundry department alongside the Head of Laundry whose name happened to be Erica as well. Erica learned how to fold towels and pillowcases to the Holiday Inn Express standards and caught on so quickly she was able to work independently after her first shift! If Erica finished her tasks in the laundry room, she would then go wipe down the gym equipment in the workout room or vacuum the hallways of the different floors.

The General Manager of Holiday Inn Express, Kalina, has hosted several internships for our students over the last two summers and has continued to be a great partner for our Pre-ETS Program. We appreciate the continued support from Kalina and the Holiday Inn Express team for our program and providing our students with opportunities to learn more about working in the hospitality field.

Pictured: Erica folding towels and pillowcases in the laundry room.

09/30/2025

We extend our most sincere gratitude to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for awarding us a grant in the amount of $5,000.00. We deeply appreciate your generous support of our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program, which offers youth ages 14-21 who utilize Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) or 504 Plans (Accommodations) services to prepare them for the world of work.

With hard work and the right training, individuals with disabilities can achieve amazing things. They have outstanding potential to contribute to the workforce and their local communities, and it is our mission to ensure they reach that potential.

Working advances the independence and self-esteem of people with disabilities. A world where people with disabilities have the same chances as all other citizens is a just and equitable goal. Your gift invests in that future, and we deeply appreciate it. Thank you for contributing to our work.

Pictured (from left to right): Tribal Council Member, Monica Miller (Puyallup Tribe of Indians), President/CEO, Jonathan Pleger (Morningside), and Tribal Council Member, Fred Dillon (Puyallup Tribe of Indians)

09/23/2025

Lewi is one of the gentlemen we've had the honor of working with through our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Program this year. During his time in the program, he expressed a strong interest in working at the downtown Olympia food bank. Lewi had previously volunteered at the food bank for a couple school years while attending Olympia Transition Academy, so he knew he could handle the responsibilities.

This summer, we partnered with the Thurston County Food Bank to offer Lewi a paid internship from July 2 to July 25. During his internship, Lewi worked three days a week and was responsible for preparing each section of the food bank before customers arrived. He also assisted with checking in customers as they entered.

Ms. B, Lewi’s supervisor during the internship, shared that Lewi was one of the few gentlemen she had worked with who felt comfortable managing the baby section of the food bank. He was able to identify various diaper sizes and feminine hygiene products with ease, and confidently guided customers to the items they needed.

Throughout his internship, Lewi excelled and required little to no support from his Morningside Pre-ETS Facilitator or his supervisor. Ms. B and her team were impressed with Lewi’s performance and expressed interest in partnering with Morningside again in the future to support more students.

Pictured: Lewi and his supervisor at the Thurston County Food Bank, Ms. B.

09/19/2025

Andrew Hughes began working as a greeter at The Home Depot in Olympia in July 2022. Over time, he's built strong repor with both coworkers and customers, earning praise for his friendly demeanor and sharp sense of humor. A running job among him and his team has led to the nickname " Mr. Perfect," which has stuck and become a term of endearment.

On hot summer days, Andrew goes above and beyond by handing out bottled water to customers as they leave or arrive at the store. When customers need help finding items, he either provides directions himself or quickly connects them with another coworker to ensure prompt assistance. His enthusiasm for the job is evident, and he genuinely looks forward to every shift.

Outside of work, Andrew is an avid sports fan with a particular love for baseball, football, and soccer. He's a regular at Rainier games and is known for his extensive knowledge of the Seattle Seahawks.

Address

809 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA
98501

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(360) 943-0512

Website

http://www.morningsideservices.com/

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