Mozaic is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a chapter of The Arc New York, providing support and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York’s Finger Lakes region. The organization reports serving more than 2,500 people and their families with a staff of about 600, and operates Finger Lakes Textiles, where its Arctic Gear products are produced.
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Goodwill of the Finger LakesGoodwill of the Finger Lakes is a Rochester-based nonprofit social enterprise that turns retail, manufacturing, and service operations into employment opportunities and community support. Its 750-person organization serves more than 184,908 people annually, including through Goodwill Vision Enterprises, which has roots in Rochester dating to 1911. The organization also diverted more than 26 million pounds of goods from landfills in 2022 while funding programs across the Finger Lakes region.ROCHESTER, NY
CoarcFounded in 1965 by Columbia County parents, Coarc provides community-based services and supports for more than 400 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Its Mellenville Training Center also creates employment through manufacturing work, where Coarc maintains ISO compliance, while programs across more than 20 county locations help children and adults pursue greater independence and personal goals.MELLENVILLE, NY
Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM)Since opening a small Baltimore mop-making shop in 1908, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland (BISM) has grown into a nonprofit manufacturer and service organization that creates products for government, military, and private customers while employing blind and low-vision people. BISM also provides independence training and rehabilitation for people of all ages, with manufacturing and training operations spanning four states and the District of Columbia. Its textile operations are registered to ISO 9001:2015, and BISM describes itself as Maryland’s largest employer of blind and low-vision individuals.FORT GEORGE G MEADE, MD
Spectrum DesignsFounded in 2011 in a backyard barn, Spectrum Designs is a nonprofit custom apparel and promotional-products company whose work creates meaningful careers for people on the autism spectrum. What began with two employees and one printing machine has grown into an 80-plus-person operation with facilities in New York and New Jersey, while maintaining its focus on inclusive employment and individualized workplace support. Spectrum also pairs that mission with environmentally responsible production and is certified by the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership.PORT WASHINGTON, NY