Creating Employment. Building Skills. Strengthening Our Community.
Our Mission
Blackbird Laundry Co. exists to provide meaningful, inclusive employment and hands-on job training for people with disabilities. As a social enterprise developed by Options, Inc., our goal is to create real work for real wages and build confidence, independence, and purpose through employment.
Workforce Equity in Action
We proudly contribute to equitable employment opportunities by:
- Creating integrated work experiences in a fully operational business.
- Offering paid, skill-building roles to individuals often left out of the labor market.
- Supporting Minnesota’s employment goals for people with disabilities.
Investing in Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
The long-term success of Blackbird Laundry Co. will:
- Help supplement wages for our DSPs – the essential staff supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Allow us to offer more competitive, livable pay to attract and retain quality employees.
- Strengthen the workforce behind our mission.
Smart, Sustainable Growth
With state and federal funding becoming increasingly unpredictable, Blackbird is our proactive strategy to diversify funding and:
- Reduce dependence on government revenue streams.
- Maintain service stability regardless of budget shifts.
- Build long-term sustainability with mission at the center.
Why Blackbird Matters
Blackbird Laundry Co. is not just a business. It is:
- An investment in people through employment and empowerment.
- A boost to our local economy through job creation.
- A model of innovation that supports public goals through private initiative.
