Life Skills Congratulates Cheryl for 35 Years at Washington University

Life Skills, a local non-profit agency that helps people with developmental disabilities—including autism—live, learn, work and participate in the community, congratulates Cheryl for her length of service achievement at Washington University. Cheryl, a Life Skills client, has worked for Washington University for 35 years. Date: Awards ceremony to take place on Friday, June 14 Time: Cheryl, among other Washington University employees, will be recognized at 1:30 p.m. for 25+ years of service. Location: Eric P. Newman Education Center, 320 S. Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63110 Cheryl is a Support Services Attendant who works in the mail room at the Washington University medical school. Not only does she sort and deliver mail, but all mass ingoing/outgoing mail goes through her. She often gives people direction as to where to locate incoming packages. “We are extremely proud of Cheryl,” said Wendy Sullivan, CEO of Life Skills. “We helped Cheryl find this job through our Employment Services division and she is thriving.” “Cheryl is dedicated, friendly, pays attention to detail, and is not afraid to ask questions,” said Cheryl’s supervisor, James Betts. “She’s more than just a mail clerk, she assists people.” In her free time, Cheryl participates in Life Skills events including the upcoming Walk Run ‘n Roll for people with developmental disabilities. She also volunteers as a St. Louis Zoo parent to elephant, Donna. About Life Skills | Life Skills, a United Way agency, helps people with developmental disabilities – including autism – learn, live, work and participate in the community. The agency currently employs more than 1,300 statewide, and has an operating budget of approximately $40 million as it serves more than 4,200 individuals in Missouri through three specific divisions: Community Living, which helps people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County learn skills to live and participate in the community; Employment Services, which helps people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County find competitive, meaningful employment in the community; and TouchPoint Autism Services, which offers training, clinical and support services and provides help and hope to more than 3,000 families in 95 counties across Missouri impacted by autism.