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Spotlight: Woods Services

Woods Services in Langhorne is a thriving nonprofit population health management and advocacy organization. It is affiliated with the Woods System of Care, a network of organizations and partners that provides innovative, comprehensive and integrated medical and behavioral healthcare, education, housing, workforce development, and case management to 50,000+ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, genetic conditions, and acquired brain injury.

By operating several mission-driven businesses, Woods provides meaningful opportunities for the individuals it serves. These social enterprises create jobs, help individuals develop valuable skills, and contribute to their communities.

Common Grounds Café, on Woods’ campus offers a full menu of takeout or eat-in breakfast and lunch foods, a salad bar, ice cream, and specialty coffee drinks. It’s open Monday through Friday, 8 am until 4 pm. Contact them at 215–809-8800.

Woods Wear, located near Woods’ entrance at Route 213, is a custom apparel company that can also print coffee mugs, signs, canvas bags, mouse pads, and much more.  Contact them at 215-809-8777.

Common Market, located inside the Common Grounds Café, is Woods’ thrift store that offers gently worn jewelry, handbags, and clothing at very reasonable prices. It is open Wednesday – Friday from 9 am to 3 pm and can be reached at 215-809-8799.

Finally, Yellow Daffodil Flower and Gift Shop has two locations: Woods’ campus and Pine Watson Shopping Center. They offer gorgeous flower arrangements, cut bouquets, handmade gift cards, scented soy candles, potted plants, and more.  Visit their website at www.yellowdaffodil.org to see their hours or call them at 215-750-4159.

These enterprises are integral to Woods’ philosophy of inclusion and empowerment. By blending care, education, and business, Woods Services enhances the lives of those it serves and challenges societal perceptions of disability. Most importantly it demonstrates that everyone has the potential to contribute meaningfully to the workforce and community. For more information, visit www.woods.org.

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