Opportunities through Community…this is our theme for 2025! Throughout the year, you will learn how people supported by Black Hills Works are connected to our community through the opportunities you make possible. These stories will include the 24 honorees that will be celebrated at our Annual Recognition Gala.
Meet Daniel! He joined Black Hills Works as a participant in 2009, moving here from North Carolina so he could be closer to his brother. He is involved in residential programming and Special Olympics, where he competes in basketball, bocce ball, softball, bowling, and track and field.
People who are important to you: My brothers and sister and my staff.
What makes you happy: Being a jokester and making funny noises to make people laugh.
What you want people to know about you: I am good at keeping myself occupied.
Favorite things: Hardee’s and the Airwolf and Herbie Lovebug movies.
Favorite activities or hobbies: Going for walks in the neighborhood, riding my bike when it’s nice out, mall walking, and going to Rush games and the fair. I also really like participating in Circle of Friends at a local church. We make muffins and give them to students.
What is one thing you would like to accomplish in 2025: Competing in Special Olympics.
Best part of being part of BHW: The independence I have.
How are you connected to the community? I am connected through recreation.
Congratulations, Daniel!
