Every year, The Daily Memphian announces their list of Movers and Shakers. The list includes Memphis based companies that are actively influencing Memphis to enact positive change for our community.
This year, ServiceMaster by Stratos, lead by our chapter President - Stacy McCall - was honored as the 2019 Tennessee Community Organization Business of the Year at TNCO’s Annual Awards Luncheon in Nashville on Oct. 16. Each year, TNCO, whose mission is to advance the quality of support for individuals with disabilities, recognizes a Tennessee-based company that supports TNCO’s mission. Stratos was given the award this year for its dedication to integrated employment in partnership with Memphis-based SRVS, a nonprofit that helps find meaningful employment for those with disabilities.
ServiceMaster by Stratos has been dedicated to giving back to our community since it was founded in 1979. Stratos began their partnership with SRVS in 2016 after recognizing the difficulty individuals with disabilities face when looking for careers. Their partnership with SRVS is crucial to the evolution of the workforce. Only 30.4% of disabled individuals ages 18 to 64 are employed in the state of Tennessee - making Tennessee ranked number 44 out of all states for employment opportunities for those with disabilities.
Although Stratos leadership was not aware of these alarming statistics before the partnership began, its newfound awareness brought about even more excitement and determination to employ as many SRVS clients as possible. Currently, Stratos employs 13 individuals who service the 18,119-seat FedExForum.
Stratos is committed to supporting organizations and causes that promote a healthy and sustainable community for the future like SRVS.
“Our SRVS service partners have raised the bar in every area they work,” CEO Stacy McCall said. “We are both richly rewarded from this relationship, but it often seems as if they are having a bigger impact on us than we are on them. It has been such a wonderful journey thus far. Our entire organization values our SRVS teammates for their unparalleled effort and devotion to their jobs.”
Congratulations to Stacy McCall and the amazing work ServiceMaster by Stratos is doing to enact positive change in our community! If you would like to learn more about ServiceMaster by Stratos and the amazing work they are achieving for our community, visit their website here.