Spectrum Human Services, Inc. & Affiliated Companies and Operation ABLE of Michigan are pleased to announce the establishment of a partnership in which Operation ABLE is now an affiliated company and member agency of Spectrum Human Services, Inc.  The agreement was effective September 1.

In this agreement, Operation ABLE remains a non-profit corporation, retains its name, programs and services, but operates under the umbrella of Spectrum Human Services.  Each organization retains its own non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

In June, Operation ABLE’s Board of Directors voted to cease operations, while seeking other alternatives for continuing its mission.  Since its decision, the community support has been tremendous for Operation ABLE and its mission of meeting the employment needs of mature individuals, promoting lifelong learning and assisting the employer community in developing a competent workforce.

Framework fills a void
Roger Swaninger, President and CEO of Spectrum Human Services, Inc., noted  “Like others in the community, we at Spectrum Human Services were dismayed to hear of the closing of Operation ABLE.  We know their loss left a huge void in the metropolitan Detroit community, particularly with mature adults seeking employment and training opportunities."

"We are pleased to provide a framework in which the important work of Operation ABLE can continue, while adding new components to the growing range of services offered by Spectrum Human Services and its affiliated companies.  In today’s world, non-profit organizations, like for profit businesses, are realizing that when resources are shared, more can be accomplished.”

Linda Burwell, Operation ABLE’s Board Chair, notes that this new alliance with Spectrum Human Services, Inc. is a direct result of these explorations and the community support.  Ms. Burwell states, “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are excited about this alliance and would like to thank all ABLE supporters who have given encouragement, ideas, and support during this transition period.”

“This response confirms how important Operation ABLE is to the community and enables the organization, in partnership with Spectrum Human Services, to continue to serve the people of metropolitan Detroit and southeastern Michigan.”

Operation ABLE of Michigan, established in 1986, provides training, career guidance, and placement assistance to individuals 40 and older who have been laid off, are chronically unemployed or are underemployed.  It also assists businesses with training and hiring needs.

In addition, ABLE promotes the concept that “Ability is Ageless” through several signature annual events, including the Ability is Ageless Award Luncheon, which this year will be held in December. Operation ABLE will continue to operate at The Hannan House, 4750 Woodward in Detroit. 

Spectrum Human Services, Inc. & Affiliated Companies is a child welfare and mental health human services organization.  Founded in 1976, Spectrum Human Services offers a wide range of programs throughout Michigan including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Monroe, Washtenaw, Kent and Berrien counties.

Comprehensive services include foster care, adoption, child care, independent living programs, family preservation programs, adjudicated (trouble with law enforcement) youth programs, shelter services and group homes for sexually abused young women, and group homes for developmentally disabled adults. For more information, visit www.spectrumhuman.org.

THE GIFT OF HOPE

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