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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: To provide employment and training opportunities for persons with severe disabilities
Programs: Supporting organization:chimes district of columbia, inc. (chimes dc) serves as a supporting organization with respect to the chimes, inc. By providing economic and other forms of support. In addition, chimes dc provides employment opportunities for the disabled throughout the mid-atlantic region. Chimes dc provides an environment that allows individuals a chance to showcase their ability to do complex tasks in highly visible locations including the library of congress, ronald reagan building, bwi airport, as well as many other locations. Disabled employees earn wages that enhance their independence and self-worth. Chimes dc employed 937 disabled individuals in fy 2017. (continued in schedule o)many of these individuals were homeless, were recovering substance abusers and had arrest records. Any and all of these problems often prevent these individuals from finding meaningful work.