Salvation Army Helps People with Developmental Disabilities

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A managing partner of Wittig CPA’s in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, Larry Wittig also serves as the president and owner of Tamaqua Transfer & Recycling, Inc. Dedicated to serving his community in a variety of capacities, Larry Wittig is also a board member for the Tamaqua Salvation Army and helped fundraise for its new facility.

Focused on assisting people in need, the Tamaqua Salvation Army belongs to a larger network of Salvation Army branches throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. One of the ways the Salvation Army supports the community is through its Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP). It offers residential services, supported employment, and community day services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The DPP program covering Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware provides residential support to almost 100 people. In addition, the regional program has helped hundreds of people with developmental disabilities find fulfilling work or integrate with the community via other means, such as through recreational or volunteer programs. First established in 1980, DPP’s goal is to promote community inclusion and a sense of dignity and self-worth for the people it serves.