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Helen Keller wisely stated, "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much more." Collaboration is the true spirit of community— something Rochester University strongly believes in. Our institution is fortunate to collaborate with generous community partners, including Chief Financial Credit Union and Dutton Farm. Over the years, these two organizations have worked closely with RU to help students in a variety of ways, as well as contribute to fundraising efforts and provide employment opportunities to graduates. This spring, the partnerships came together in a special way.
"Empowering and supporting adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity." That’s the mission of Dutton Farm, a nonprofit organization located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Formed in 2010 by a mother– daughter team who saw their family member struggle to find support that would help her continue to grow, Dutton Farm seeks to educate and inspire others to see the value that persons with unique abilities contribute to our world. For more than 10 years, the organization has been a beacon of light for differently abled adults and their family members in the greater Rochester community. As an RU partner, Dutton Farm has hosted nonprofit management and mass communication students on site and provided opportunities for them to gain experience working with a "real-world" client on special projects, such as business and public relations plans. The organization has also hired students and graduates in the areas of marketing, fundraising and job coaching. Most recently, they helped one RU alum find his place.
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