Inroads To Opportunities

Inroads To Opportunities Empowering people with disabilities in their pursuit of employment, independence and life skills. We have grown from serving 4 individuals to over 500 annually.

Occupational Center of Union County (OCUC) was founded in March of 1959 as a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 agency serving the greater Union County area. We are committed to providing vocational preparation, transition from school to work, job placement and mental health services to individuals with all types of disabilities from ages 16 on up. We have established relationships with 100's of local busin

esses, schools, hospitals, community agencies, and families. Starting in 2015, we will be doing business as Inroads to Opportunities. Inroads is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We are an approved provider of the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, the NJ Division of Development Disabilities and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We are licensed by the state of New Jersey to provide mental health partial care services under the Division of Mental Health and Addictions Services. We are an approved Medicaid provider and an approved Employment Network under the Ticket to Work Social Security initiative.

A special thank you to Bryan Hansen of RE/MAX Pinnacle for his generous support of the 2026 Inroads to Opportunities Cas...
09/04/2026

A special thank you to Bryan Hansen of RE/MAX Pinnacle for his generous support of the 2026 Inroads to Opportunities Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! 🏠🎲

Bryan’s commitment to Inroads extends far beyond this year’s event. Since helping lead the organization through its rebrand in 2015, he has spent more than a decade championing the Inroads mission through marketing, communications, fundraising, community engagement, and partnership development—helping expand the organization’s visibility and build support for the individuals and families we serve.

Today, Bryan continues that commitment while also giving back through his work with RE/MAX Pinnacle, personally supporting an event he has played an integral role in promoting and growing.

Our sponsors help turn a great night into something much bigger...providing support for programs that build skills, encourage independence, prepare individuals for the workforce, and create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Thank you, Bryan and RE/MAX Pinnacle, for investing in the Inroads mission and for continuing to help us Make Inroads throughout our community! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

We’re proud to recognize Ken Rowinsky, Chair of the Inroads Board of Directors, for his generous support of the 2026 Inr...
09/03/2026

We’re proud to recognize Ken Rowinsky, Chair of the Inroads Board of Directors, for his generous support of the 2026 Inroads Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

For more than a decade, Ken has been a dedicated champion of the Inroads mission, generously giving his time, leadership, expertise, and personal support to help strengthen our organization and expand opportunities for the individuals we serve.

As Board Chair, Ken’s longstanding commitment reflects the kind of leadership that helps move our mission forward; supporting programs that promote employment, independence, skill development, and greater opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you, Ken, for more than a decade of dedication to Inroads, for believing in the people we serve, and for continuing to lead by example. We’re incredibly grateful to have you in our corner!

Our 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony is strengthened by organizations that believe in creating opportunities througho...
09/03/2026

Our 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony is strengthened by organizations that believe in creating opportunities throughout the communities they serve. 🎰✨

A heartfelt thank you to Columbia Bank for supporting Inroads to Opportunities and helping us continue our work on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

For nearly a century, Columbia Bank has built its reputation as a community-focused financial institution, providing banking services to individuals, families, and businesses while maintaining a strong commitment to giving back and strengthening the communities it serves.

That dedication to community impact closely aligns with the work we do at Inroads every day; creating pathways to employment, vocational training, skill development, independence, and greater opportunity.

We’re grateful to Columbia Bank for its partnership, generosity, and continued commitment to making a difference in our community!

We’re excited to recognize Flower Logistics for their support of the 2026 Inroads Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! 🚚♠️♥️♣...
09/02/2026

We’re excited to recognize Flower Logistics for their support of the 2026 Inroads Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! 🚚♠️♥️♣️♦️

Flower Logistics provides transportation and logistics solutions designed to help businesses keep products moving efficiently and reliably, with a focus on service, flexibility, and meeting the unique needs of their customers.

That spirit of partnership and dependable service makes their support of Inroads especially meaningful.

When local businesses and community partners come together behind a shared mission, the impact extends far beyond one evening. Their support helps us continue providing vocational training, employment services, life skills development, and opportunities for greater independence for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you, Flower Logistics, for partnering with Inroads and helping us continue creating opportunities throughout our community!

A special thank you to Cathay Home for supporting Inroads to Opportunities and our 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! ...
09/02/2026

A special thank you to Cathay Home for supporting Inroads to Opportunities and our 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! 🎲♠️♥️♣️♦️

With more than 20 years of experience, Cathay Home is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium textile products and home solutions, built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and sustainability.

We’re proud to have the support of a company that understands the importance of building for the future and making a positive impact.

Every sponsor who stands behind our mission helps strengthen the programs, vocational training, employment services, and opportunities that empower the individuals we serve to pursue their goals and greater independence.

Thank you, Cathay Home, for joining us for this year’s celebration and for helping us continue Making Inroads!

We’re grateful to Bank of America for supporting the 2026 Inroads to Opportunities Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! ♠️♥️♣...
09/01/2026

We’re grateful to Bank of America for supporting the 2026 Inroads to Opportunities Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

Bank of America is guided by a purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection, with a commitment to responsible growth and sharing success with the communities it serves.

That commitment to strengthening communities and creating greater opportunity aligns closely with our mission at Inroads.

Support from our corporate partners helps us continue building pathways toward employment, independence, skill development, and greater opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you, Bank of America, for investing in our mission and helping us make a difference throughout our community!

Casino Night is officially 18 days away!Our mission would not be possible without people who believe deeply in the missi...
09/01/2026

Casino Night is officially 18 days away!

Our mission would not be possible without people who believe deeply in the mission of Inroads to Opportunities.

We extend our sincere thanks to Board Chair Jill Schafhauser for her leadership, dedication, and generous support of our 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony.

Thank you, Jill, for continuing to champion Inroads and the individuals and families we serve! 💛

A special thank you to Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for joining us in support of the 2026 Inroads Casino Night & Awards Ce...
08/31/2026

A special thank you to Willis Towers Watson (WTW) for joining us in support of the 2026 Inroads Casino Night & Awards Ceremony! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

WTW is a global leader in providing innovative, data-driven solutions across people, risk and capital, helping organizations build stronger workforces, navigate challenges, and create opportunities for sustainable success.

Their commitment to people and building stronger communities aligns closely with the work we do every day at Inroads.

Community partnerships like these play an important role in helping us provide vocational training, employment services, life skills development, and meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Thank you, Willis Towers Watson, for your generous support of our mission and the people we serve!

We’re proud to recognize Meridia Capodagli Property as a supporter of Inroads to Opportunities’ 2026 Casino Night & Awar...
08/31/2026

We’re proud to recognize Meridia Capodagli Property as a supporter of Inroads to Opportunities’ 2026 Casino Night & Awards Ceremony!

The Capodagli Charitable Foundation is a family-run, non-profit organization that donates to the people and places that surround our buildings. From supporting local performing arts centers and schools to sponsoring police unity tours, our foundation spreads wealth to help our communities prosper.

Partnerships with businesses that invest in their communities help make our mission possible and allow us to continue expanding opportunities for the individuals we serve.

Thank you for being part of this special evening and supporting Inroads! 🎰

A heartfelt thank you to Anita and Carlos from Kokuyo for hosting our recent Cocktails for a Cause and bringing our comm...
08/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Anita and Carlos from Kokuyo for hosting our recent Cocktails for a Cause and bringing our community together for an evening of connection, conversation, and giving back!

We’re also incredibly grateful to Tito’s Handmade Vodka for supporting our mission by donating $1 to Inroads to Opportunities for every Tito’s drink purchased during the event. Every cocktail helped raise funds and awareness for the programs and services that empower individuals with disabilities to develop skills, pursue employment, build independence, and thrive in their communities.

Thank you to Anita, Carlos, Kokuyo, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and everyone who joined us and raised a glass for Inroads! 🥂

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Roselle, NJ
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