Companies give back by hiring

In December, it's common for businesses to give back to the community in various ways from toy collections to monetary donations. Winter holidays make people want to help others, but there's a way to give back to the community throughout the year many businesses haven't considered.

Various Southwest Florida organizations assist disabled adults with employment. Community Haven in Sarasota and Vocational Rehabilitation, part of the Florida Department of Education, are two groups that help those individuals earn a paycheck.