Welcome June

6/3/26

Hello Arkay Team,

Good morning and welcome to June! As we head into the summer months, we have some exciting updates, well-deserved recognitions, and fun events to look forward to.

💻 Stitches Rollout Update

We’re continuing the rollout of Stitches for staff to complete daily progress notes. A big thank you to Tiffany Jenkins and the Oakland team for piloting this project—their efforts helped identify and resolve software glitches and improve procedures along the way.

• Crossings goes live with Stitches today

• Unity will go live on June 16

  
  

Thank you all for your flexibility and teamwork as we continue improving our processes!

🎉 Staff Promotions

Please join us in congratulating the following team members on their well-earned promotions:

• Kim Mallinger – Coordinator of Employment Services

• Ishah Aranda and Kim Gardner – Skill Building Supervisors

• Don Cisco, Damika Ballard, Taquilla Irvin, and Ann Kisandi – Job Coach II

  
  

Your hard work and dedication continue to make a difference—congratulations to all!

☕ Java Junction Turns 2!

We’re excited to celebrate Java Junction’s 2nd Anniversary on June 5 and June 6!

• 🎶 DJ Chris will be performing on June 6 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• 🌿 We’ll also be opening our outdoor seating area

Stop by, celebrate, and enjoy the fun!

🎡 Save the Date: Arkay Carnival

Mark your calendars! Our Annual Arkay Carnival will take place on July 17.

We need your help to make this event a success! We are currently seeking donations and will be sharing a wish list soon. Stay tuned for ways to get involved.

👋 Welcome to Arkay

We’re pleased to welcome several new Direct Care team members to Arkay:

• Carson Huddleston

• Mikala Dugeon

• Kris Kirk

• Keisha Drake

• Marla Peltier

  
  

We’re excited to have you join the team and look forward to the impact you’ll make!

Thank you all for your continued dedication and the energy you bring to Arkay each day. We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!

Take care,

The Arkay Leadership Team