Karl Heisman and Leigh McIntosh: “Creative Enterprises”

Visiting the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville at their noon meeting on January 26 to talk about Creative Enterprises were Karl Heisman and Leigh McIntosh.  Karl is on the Board of Directors and Leigh is Executive Director.  Creative Enterprises assists individuals with disabilities in developing an optimum level of social, vocational, and economic independence in their community.  Karl showed a video which gave an overview of the activities available for their 145 clients on their six-building campus.  Activities are directed toward training, job placement, and lifelong learning. Karl described the multiple services provided, including a Workshop, Greenhouse, Day Habilitation, Art House, Thrift Store, Job Placement services, and classes.  They are currently developing an equestrian program and a weather station.  Leigh told of their recent Best Non-Profit Award from the Chamber of Commerce and of several grants obtained for building and parking lot repairs.  Information is available at www.ceisite.com.