on 9/22/2021 we are holding our annual Employee Appreciation Day.  This year, due to COVID19, it will be a virtual event.  This event is dedicated to the men and women of our agency who work to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities.  The pandemic has made their jobs particularly challenging.  Our employees are essential personnel, and during this last year they have proven to be real heroes to the individuals we serve.  They have dedicated their time, energy and enthusiasm to enhancing the lives of the people served, we would like to show our gratitude in the form of gifts and prizes.  Because the majority of our funding comes from Medicaid as well as the State of NJ, we are restricted to using any of those funds for the benefit of employee retention.  Therefore, we have to depend on the generosity of organizations such as yours to be able to provide these perks.