“ I enjoy working for Northwest Center because I believe that everyone has the right to work and contribute to society. As a job coach, I get to be a part of making that happen for others. ”

“ Being a Northwest Center staffer affords me a unique opportunity to use my passion for fund development to advance a mission that’s personally meaningful. It’s incredibly heartening to be part of a team that’s helping craft a social narrative about how each of us can empower and support people with developmental disabilities and create a more inclusive, equitable world. ”

“ I feel that my team is full of great people to work with! Northwest Center is a very organized company and is a pleasure to work for. I enjoy working with our donors and knowing I am part of a great cause. My favorite part of the job is talking, meeting and greeting the donors and general public while collecting items to support Northwest Center programs. ”

“ I am proud to work at Northwest Center! I appreciate their motto “All Abilities” and that our employees represent the community we serve. As a Seattle native, I have witnessed how Northwest Center has made a positive effect on people I have known throughout my life. I have enjoyed working with both the Kids division and Northwest Center Headquarters. ”

“ We are a crew of determined people who want our job to be successful every night. Responsibility is our number one goal, to make sure everything is done perfectly all the time. We work together to help each other. If we see one person in dire need of help in performing his duties for the day we get together and get everything done successfully by working together. ”

“ Being an inclusive teacher for seven years has changed the way I view the world. Working at Northwest Center gives me hope for all of us and our future. ”

“ It’s one of the few organizations in WA State that strives to fill in the gaps and meet the need for services benefiting individuals who are too often ignored. My favorite part of the job is reaching out to the community, particularly to local schools and students; getting an opportunity to introduce young people to ideas of inclusion, recycling and support for non-profit organizations. ”