Our Stories

Synergies Work Spotlight – Lauren Dubrinsky
Lauren Dubrinsky is a native New Yorker and artist, who moved to Atlanta 33 years ago at age of 23. After being a stay-at-home mom for her three children, Lauren

Synergies Work Spotlight – Eren Niederhoffer
Eren Denburg Niederhoffer is an Autism Self-Advocate who graduated in 2012 from Marshall University as the first autistic student in their Honors College. He has spent the past two years

Synergies Work Spotlight – Maie Hotard
Maie Hotard, a teen in Atlanta, Georgia. She is autistic and uses limited words to communicate. She finds joy and love in gorgeous rich colors. She took a class on

Synergies Work Spotlight – Brandon Cantrell
Brandon Cantrell is a talented young man who enjoys beading, knitting, sewing and embroidery. But his passion lies with crochet where the repetitive hand movements and focus on each stitch

Your Vote Matters – Voting Rights Webinar
On October 9th, Synergies Work hosted a Voting Rights Webinar featuring leaders from the Disability Community along with Chris Harvey, Elections Director at the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office where

i2i Business Program
Synergies Work believes that entrepreneurship is a learned skill and we’re here to help you learn the fundamentals of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Learn everything you need to know about

Congratulations to Our Impact Grant Awardees!
This year Synergies Work was able to provide grants to entrepreneurs with disabilities. Meet some of our impact grant winners below! Meet Sulaimon Salam (Top Left) Sulaimon is a trained &

We Are All In This Together
In the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Synergies Work and our entrepreneurs need your help.

Nandi Isaac Appointed VP of Membership for Toastmaster’s Middle Georgia
Nandi is a young woman who feels deeply for her community and has a soulful connection with people who’ve lost their memories and paper photos/pictures. This is so because a

Synergies Work Exhibits at Coca Cola HQ
On September 5th, The Coca – Cola Company and Synergies Work partnered to launch an art Exhibition – Changing Perspectives – at the Coca – Cola Headquarters in Atlanta. Our

Inclusion & Advocacy in Art World
Eazel – an art accessibility start-up that hosts it on over 95,0000 art collectors and over 150 art institutions from across the world. Recently, they did an article on Synergies Work

Synergies Work Art Incubator
In April 2019, Synergies Work piloted our first ever Art Incubator in partnership with the Spruill Center with the goal of providing a physical co-learning space for artists to develop

Meet Our New Partner – Seanese!
Synergies Work is proud to announce our partnership with Sean McElwee – a talented young creator who after starring on A&E’s Born This Way started his own company named Seanese.

Public Speaking Partnership with Toastmasters International
Speakers: Enzo Piscopo, Liz Jin, Darryl Kirkland, Nandi Isaac, Zen Kramer, Andre Gayle, Allie Andrews, Aarti Sahgal

What’s New with Connor?
Connor Ensign has been commissioned by SmartCare Medical Group to create a painting of their new urgent care center in Rome. It formally opened its doors January 2019. Last year Connor

“For it is in giving that we receive” – Saint Francis of Assisi
This is what has been drummed into our heads. And, now there is scientific evidence that shows that the secret to our lasting happiness lies in helping others. Here is

Thank You!
We did it! Thanks to your generous donations we raised more than $10,000 through our Art Night Out event on November 27th! The overwhelming response we received from you proves that

The Rules Have Changed – GA Stable Accounts
Synergies Work organized an evening financial earning with Cicely Garrett, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer, Mayor’s Office of Atlanta and Doug Jackson, Deputy Director STABLE Accounts, Ohio. The interactive session with

Business Breakfast 101 – August
Thank You for attending the Business Breakfast 101 on August 9th at the First Data Corporation. It was invigorating to share, hear and learn from all of you and our

Synergies Work Gets Recognized by FDIC
TEACHING ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES HOW TO BUILD FINANCIAL SECURITY https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/newsletter/fall2017/stories.html Synergies Work, Inc. is an Atlanta-based organization that empowers people with disabilities to become financially independent by building sustainable businesses.

Inaugural Business Breakfast- Working to Live Authentically
On Friday, March 16, 2018 our newest corporate partners, First Data Corporation welcomed us to host our first Business breakfast at their Learning & Innovation Center in Atlanta. Mary Ann

Looking Forward to 2018
Happy New Year! May the new year bring joy, prosperity, and peace for all of us. Without a doubt, it has been an exciting and an invigorating year for Synergies

Soar: A Pathway to Success Through Self-Employment
Thank you for attending our August 11 seminar SOAR: A Pathway to Success through Self-employment. Our goal was to share resources on entrepreneurship and open possibilities for people with disabilities.

Synergies Work Partners with Spruill Center for the Arts
We are excited to announce that Synergies Works is now partnering with Spruill Center for the Arts in Atlanta! Our artists will make their debut at Spruill Arts’ 24th Annual Holiday