Working Wonders Every Day!
Together We Thrive!
Thank You to Our Amazing Partners!
Empowering our clients through valuable work experiences—together, we’re making a difference!
Serving adults with disabilities in our community.
Working Wonders, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2016, provides work-related training through business connections and partnerships, fostering personal growth through developmental programs.
Since opening in 2018, Working Wonders has emphasized three key areas:
Developing Work Skills / Employment Opportunities
Health and Fitness
The Arts
We work hard and enjoy being together
We’re also growing!
Our popular work program now reaches across Brentwood and Oakley at a dozen locations. We draw clients from throughout East County. We are active on Facebook and Instagram, celebrating our clients and their achievements.
What We Offer
Day Program from 9 am to 2 pm
Transportation options
Work experience in a group setting
Earning a paycheck
Resume Building
Fitness
Art
Recreational activities
Who We Serve
Clients of Regional Center of the East Bay, and their families.
Young adults with intellectual and related disabilities who can benefit from the following:
Job skill training
Social interaction
Expression through Art
Fitness activities
Brentwood’s Nonprofit of the Year
“We’re looking at quality of life and opening doors in the community … You have to keep learning and growing. That’s our whole objective”
— Matt Schwab, President, Working Wonders
Joey Nardone
Co-Owner
Brentwood Beer & Cider
“The work that (Schwab) is leading in our community with Working Wonders is so important. I am hoping this is just the beginning of our partnership”
Dana Eaton
Superintendent
Brentwood Union School District
Testimonials
“Having witnessed the care and community Working Wonders cultivates with the adult clients they serve, I am excited to welcome them to a new partnership with the City of Brentwood! Many of our local businesses are benefiting from working with this wonderful group, and I look forward to seeing even more partnerships developing and thriving through the Working Wonders mission. These collaborations, and the positivity they bring, are what Brentwood is all about! “
Susannah Meyer
Mayor
City of Brentwood
“Working Wonders is an incredible organization dedicated to helping adults with disabilities find meaningful work, build confidence, and become more connected within our community. It has been such a pleasure working alongside a nonprofit that truly leads with compassion and purpose. Watching their growth and seeing the positive impact they make in people’s lives every day has been inspiring. The team at Working Wonders is filled with caring, hardworking people who are committed to supporting others and creating opportunities for those who deserve extra encouragement and support “
Kristen Mingus
Executive Director
Downtown Brentwood Coalition
“At Working Wonders, people can explore, learn and grow in a nurturing and open environment that is dynamic and safe”
Robert “Bob” Brown
Opportunity Village
President and CEO