HC Opportunity Center

HC Opportunity Center HC Opportunity Center (HCOC), formally known as Handi-Crafters of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The ADLC is a fully-supervised, licensed day program.

HCOC is one of the largest vocational training and support service providers in Southeastern, PA. We achieve our goals due to active partnerships with local employers as well as manufacturing contracts with companies all over the world. We support and work alongside our participants who have special needs. We serve individuals with various intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities, per

sons with mental health diagnoses, and veterans. We also have an Adult Daily Living Center (ADLC) for adults with disabilities or who have retired from the HC Opportunity Center. Activities are planned every day, and each participant can enhance their well-being and overall quality of life as they participate. Perfect for respite care during the day.

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Owls | Ghosts | Halloween | Community Work | Kindness | Tee Shirts! Est.1961 HCOC provides individuals with various disabilities vocational job training, social enrichment, and the opportunity to gain

Just look at our beautiful courtyard! A picture of fall perfection! 🍁🍁🍁
11/02/2023

Just look at our beautiful courtyard!
A picture of fall perfection! 🍁🍁🍁

Halloween might be over but the candy continues!AndThis afternoon is BINGO for the clients! Thanks Charms Blow Pops for ...
11/01/2023

Halloween might be over but the candy continues!

And

This afternoon is BINGO for the clients!

Thanks Charms Blow Pops for the work!

Happy Halloween!Don't eat too much candy today, be sure to save some for tomorrowWhat is your favorite sweet treat?
10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

Don't eat too much candy today, be sure to save some for tomorrow

What is your favorite sweet treat?

No tricks, no treats, just hard work!Hope your Monday isn't too spooky!
10/30/2023

No tricks, no treats, just hard work!

Hope your Monday isn't too spooky!

10/27/2023

Here is hoping your last Friday in October is sweet!

*video has music only*

Can you smell this picture?It is a Crazy Aaron Enterprises SCENTsory Putty!What smell do you think it is?
10/26/2023

Can you smell this picture?

It is a Crazy Aaron Enterprises SCENTsory Putty!

What smell do you think it is?

We have candy on our minds!What is your favorite sweet treat?
10/25/2023

We have candy on our minds!

What is your favorite sweet treat?

10/24/2023

GAME 7.

DO OR DIE.

LETS GO.

One week until Halloween!!Last week we celebrated the spook season with a Dance Party!!What is on your Halloween soundtr...
10/24/2023

One week until Halloween!!

Last week we celebrated the spook season with a Dance Party!!

What is on your Halloween soundtrack?

We ALL rocked out to Thriller by Michael Jackson

How many of these Anholt Technologies (CQ Medical ) medical shims do you think the clients produce every week?A. 4,000B....
10/23/2023

How many of these Anholt Technologies (CQ Medical ) medical shims do you think the clients produce every week?

A. 4,000
B. 40,000
C. 400

Bonus points - which workshop is the ONLY one that works on these?

1. Ron
2. Beth
3. Terry

It’s a FANTASTIC day here in the Adult Daily Living Center… we had a FABULOUS FURNITURE DELIVERY from our great friends ...
10/20/2023

It’s a FANTASTIC day here in the Adult Daily Living Center… we had a FABULOUS FURNITURE DELIVERY from our great friends Robinson's Furniture Outlet… Big shout out to Bayard Robinson who made our new leather sofa possible.
Robinson's Furniture Outlet is the Bomb!!!
🤩❤️🥳🛋️🛌🪑

Something fishy going on in Thorndale today!Can you guess the name of this putty?Thanks Crazy Aaron Enterprises for keep...
10/19/2023

Something fishy going on in Thorndale today!

Can you guess the name of this putty?

Thanks Crazy Aaron Enterprises for keeping our scales busy!

Wayback Wednesday!All the way to Friday when we the tag team duo of Matt and Matt from DLL Thanks for all your help!Do y...
10/18/2023

Wayback Wednesday!

All the way to Friday when we the tag team duo of Matt and Matt from DLL

Thanks for all your help!

Do you want to have a super rewarding day?

Reach out and we would love to have you here!

10/17/2023

Our clients get access to helpful tools like these rings, the yellow and blue ones, to be able to ensure the perfect sticker placement!

Nothing less than 100% accuracy in our workshops!

Great work Willie!

Special thanks to Crazy Aaron Enterprises and their so fun for keeping us busy!

Also, go Philadelphia Phillies

**video has no sound besides background noise from the workshop**

Are these boxes coming in? Or are they going out?Guesses accepted below!And as a bonus - what recent job is inside of th...
10/16/2023

Are these boxes coming in? Or are they going out?

Guesses accepted below!

And as a bonus - what recent job is inside of them?

Have a fabulous fall Monday!

10/13/2023

We don't scare easily!

Happy Friday the 13th!

Here is hoping your day is spook-tacular!

10/12/2023

We pack things up

We ship them out!

Getting ready to box up these terrarium kits!

So thankful for the work!

Rootbox and

Who, who, who - was here yesterday?Some amazing Owls from the of businesses!Thanks for coming out and learning about t...
10/11/2023

Who, who, who - was here yesterday?

Some amazing Owls from the of businesses!

Thanks for coming out and learning about the great companies our clients get to work with everyday!

Who, who, who else wants to come volunteer?

Three PILLARS of our success!It makes sense that they are taped to actual pillarsWould you add anything?
10/10/2023

Three PILLARS of our success!

It makes sense that they are taped to actual pillars

Would you add anything?

We have a case of the Mondays!Cases and cases of Crazy Aaron Enterprises !So thankful for the work and for the fun colo...
10/09/2023

We have a case of the Mondays!

Cases and cases of Crazy Aaron Enterprises !

So thankful for the work and for the fun colors!

What is your favorite Thinking Putty color?

We like it when great things come together!Like clients and communityAnd baseball and football!
10/07/2023

We like it when great things come together!

Like clients and community

And baseball and football!

“What are you going as for Halloween?”

Me:

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10/05/2023

RING. THE. BELL.
7-1
Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies
We’re proud of you.
And just remember — “There are home field advantages. And then there is Philadelphia.”

CBS Philadelphia

It's Wednesday, so it's after work activity day!Guess what game we are playing today Hint - the photos spell a word
10/04/2023

It's Wednesday, so it's after work activity day!

Guess what game we are playing today

Hint - the photos spell a word

10/02/2023

37th Hankin Invitational - Money Ball Drop!
Thank you for a great Ball Drop —- Chester County Aviation Flight School

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Good Guys | Volunteers | New Faces | An Anniversary | and Sunshine! Est.1961 HCOC provides individuals with various disabilities vocational job training, social enrichment and the opportunity to gain

Spreading more sunshine in the community today!We were at the Chester County Food Bank!Want to learn more about what we ...
09/27/2023

Spreading more sunshine in the community today!

We were at the Chester County Food Bank!

Want to learn more about what we did?

Check out this month's newsletter coming out this week!

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Gloomy Tuesday got you down?How about some bright shining smiles to cheer you up!What helps you see the silver lining on...
09/26/2023

Gloomy Tuesday got you down?

How about some bright shining smiles to cheer you up!

What helps you see the silver lining on a cloudy day?

For us, it is these cheerful faces!

Here at - we DON'T spill the tea!Check out the new job in the workshops!Happy Friday to all!
09/22/2023

Here at - we DON'T spill the tea!

Check out the new job in the workshops!

Happy Friday to all!

Here is hoping your Thursday ROCKS!And that the good times roll...Busy day in the workshops here at
09/21/2023

Here is hoping your Thursday ROCKS!

And that the good times roll...

Busy day in the workshops here at

We were so overwhelmed by the volunteers from Crane Payment Innovations that it took a few days to get this post up!Than...
09/19/2023

We were so overwhelmed by the volunteers from Crane Payment Innovations that it took a few days to get this post up!

Thank you so much for coming out, helping, and sharing your wisdom about manufacturing and processing with the clients and staff!
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Do you want to volunteer?
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Opportunities for individuals AND groups!

Thank you Rite Aid for sending folks over to administer the Flu Shot for clients and staff!Stay healthy out there!
09/13/2023

Thank you Rite Aid for sending folks over to administer the Flu Shot for clients and staff!

Stay healthy out there!

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Announcements, Changes, News and Special Appreciation! Est.1961 HCOC provides individuals with various disabilities vocational job training, social enrichment and the opportunity to gain competitive e

08/31/2023

Looking forward to seeing everyone as we resume normal business hours tomorrow, Friday, September 1, 2023!

08/30/2023

Thank You, All Parents, Family, Guardians, Rover and Compass Point —- who picked up clients early today due to our emergency closing.

We will remain closed tomorrow (August 31, 2023) - We will re-open on Friday for normal business hours.

Your understanding and support is greatly appreciated.

08/23/2023

We are looking for a photographer to cover the 37th Annual Hankin Invitational. Please contact: [email protected] if you have interest and to learn more about this exciting opportunity. :)

Address

215 Barley Sheaf Road
Coatesville, PA
19372

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(610) 384-6990

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Here is hoping your last Friday in October is sweet! *video has music only*

Our clients get access to helpful tools like these rings, the yellow and blue ones, to be able to ensure the perfect sticker placement! Nothing less than 100% accuracy in our workshops! Great work Willie! Special thanks to Crazy Aaron Enterprises and their so fun @thinkingputty for keeping us busy! Also, go Philadelphia Phillies **video has no sound besides background noise from the workshop**

We don't scare easily! Happy Friday the 13th! Here is hoping your day is spook-tacular!

We pack things up We ship them out! Getting ready to box up these terrarium kits! So thankful for the work! Rootbox and @myrootboxx

Cars For Charity 2022 at Closets By Design in Malvern

Tanesha has a super important reminder for everyone… so listen up! ! 🗣🗣🗣 We will be closed until Tuesday, the 6th! Enjoy a safe and fun holiday weekend! 🇺🇸 #laborday #labordayweekend #longweekend #holiday #holidayweekend #celebrate #chestercounty #pennsylvania #disabilityawareness #inclusion

We’re gearing up for the 2nd Annual Cars for Charity! Join us on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 60 Three Tun RD in Malvern for a day PACKED FULL of family fun, music, craft beer & wine, and of course…. CARS!! 🚗🚗 Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! Special thank you to Closets by Design and Locust Lane Brewing Company for partnering up to give back to the HC Opportunity Center! #carshow #charitycarshow #hcoppcenter #events #southeasternpa #chestercountypa #malvernpa #fundraiser #fundraising #pennsylvania #locustlanebrewingco #closetsbydesign #carshowinpa #disability #inclusion #disabilityawareness #fundraisingevents #vroomvroom

West Chester University Athletics Women’s Soccer team is volunteering with us today!

We want to say THANK YOU to our wonderful friend Illaria, who, to celebrate her own birthday… brought a pizza lunch to share with the HC Opportunity Center! 🍕🍕🍕 Here is a short clip of the ADLC wishing her a wonderful happy birthday! #happybirthday #disabilityawareness #disability #hcoppcenter #pizza #pizzalunch #birthdaysong #inclusion #chestercountypa #disabilities #southeasternpa

Are YOU feeling LUCKY??? 🏌️‍♂️ Money Ball Drop is back and we want YOU to be a $1,000 winner! Purchase your chance online and directly support the HC Opportunity Center's mission! On Monday October 3, 2022 https://hcopportunitycenter.rallyup.com/2022moneyball/

Mary is here to remind you to never forget to recycle your bottles and cans after your lunch break! ♻️♻️♻️♻️ #HCOppCenter #Inclusion #Inclusionmatters #Disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #recycling #recycle #recyclingmatters #lunchbreak #work #working #gogreen

How many metal pieces do you see?.....👀 #HCOppCenter #Inclusion #SoutheastPA #OnTheJob #ChesterCounty

Take a look at a typical morning at HCOC in under 30 seconds! ⌛ #HCOppCenter #Timelapse #Packaging #ChesterCountyPA #Inclusion #HerrsSnacks

Come on out and join us Dew Point Brewing Co.

After Work Program Wednesday!! 🎉🥳

ADLC enrichment with Holly today! 🎶🎵🎤 Such beautiful singing voices ❤️

After Work Program enjoying Americas Funniest Home Videos!

We hope everyone had a safe and merry holiday! 🎄

Our After Work Program is back!! We kicked off the start of the After Work Program with a fan favorite- BINGO! It was wonderful seeing everyone finally getting the chance to have some fun with their co-workers! The next After Work Program is December 15. Don’t miss it!

Signed, SEALED, delivered (to a store near you!) 📦 📦 Where have you spotted Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty while out shopping?

We’re feeling the sunshine today! Are you?? 🌞🌞🌞

We’re weighing putty that has some spooky features 👀

Tape dispenser delivering the little details 👏👏👏

Teamwork 💪 makes the dream work!

🔥 Shrink Wrapping 🔥

⚠️CAUTION : High Traffic Area & Delicious Herr's Chips Crossing⚠️

Timelapse of remote controller processing
Timelapse of remote controller processing

There is never a lack of remote controllers in our workshops! Thank you to CTDI for giving Handi-Crafters the unique job of testing, sanitizing, and re-packaging refurbished remote controllers.

Greetings from Nick H and Michael G
Greetings from Nick H and Michael G

Our very own roaming workshop supervisor Nick H. is at it again with a quick socially distant visit with our buddy Michael G! Have a great Wednesday!

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Handi-Crafters in Business

Handi-Crafters runs one of the largest employment and disability focused support service programs in Southeast Pennsylvania. Each year we help over 450 individuals to access rewarding employment opportunities in the community and in our Work Center. We achieve our goals through partnerships with great employers and the acquisition of work contracts with businesses who choose socially responsible outsourcing to meet their production, assembly and packaging needs. We also offer a continuum of support programs which includes providing accessible housing assistance and retirement in our Older Adult Daily Living Center. In operation since 1961, Handi-Crafters is a trusted resource serving the needs of those who are differently-abled in Chester and surrounding Counties.

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Kelsey says HI!! She misses everyone and she can't wait to get back to work. She's been taking lots of walks with her dog, Lexi and listening to her music. She wants everyone to stay safe!
Hi from Kathy Profeto
I miss everyone! Hope you all are keeping healthy and safe!
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