Employment Team's Fundraiser for Mattingly Edge

The three members of the Edge Employment team have been involved with Mattingly Edge for a combined total of nearly 20 years. For each of us, we first connected with this incredible organization through our shared interest in justice and opportunity for all folks, including those with disabilities. Everyone deserves to belong!

Merry-Reid: My job is how I meet new people, learn new skills, and pay for the life that I want - no one should be denied those things just because they have a disability. We all have something to contribute and I love when employers and job candidates find their perfect match!

Julian: What I love most is seeing Job Candidates begin to take control of their lives through employment and start accessing the good things in life. The good things are important because we all need them for fulfillment. When our Job Candidates see they can write their own authentic future it's liberating.

Dan: The work Mattingly does to empower people with disabilities to get meaningful, important jobs where they belong is important to me.

Mattingly Edge is about breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They help individuals find meaningful work, build relationships, and live in their own homes. It’s not just about services—it’s about ensuring everyone can lead a life full of purpose!

That’s why we're raising funds for Mattingly Edge and why we’d love your support! Your donation will directly impact people with disabilities, helping them achieve their goals and thrive in our community. Every dollar counts! Together, we can make a real difference.

Please consider supporting our fundraiser by donating or sharing this page. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping create a more inclusive world!

	$25 helps fund Employment Discovery Through the Discovery process, Edge Employment seeks to uncover the individual skills of job candidates with disabilities, who currently face a 66% unemployment rate in KY.
	$50 helps fund Job Customization Our employment team is one of only two in Louisville trained to collaborate with business leaders and job candidates with disabilities to develop customized employment opportunities, one person at a time.
	$100 helps fund Help at Home Mattingly Edge offers individualized support to help people with the everyday responsibilities we all share—cooking, cleaning, managing schedules, paying bills, and contributing to their communities.
	$150 helps Build Community Only 10% of adults with disabilities in KY are part of an integrated community group where they can build relationships beyond paid supporters. That’s Mattingly Edge helps them connect with their communities by joining clubs, volunteering, and frequenting local spots like bars or coffee shops.
	$200 supports Empowerment & Personal Choice Guardianship is often the default for people with disabilities, despite availability of less restrictive options. Many state guardians, managing over 100 cases, have never even met those they make decisions for. We champion alternatives that enhance autonomy, and help those already assigned state guardians switch to private guardians they know and trust.
	$250 helps find Accessible Housing In a city where there is a shortage of 36,000 affordable housing units, only a fraction of what's available is even accessible. Our Inclusive Housing Solutions project helps people with disabilities in Louisville find or adapt homes to meet their needs and navigate paths toward home ownership.