West Hartford resident Darlene Borre, and adults with disabilities from throughout the area, are turning passions into micro-businesses with strong community connections.
Sarah Kelly creates West Hartford Soapy Foam soaps in the shape of dogs. The soaps are sold at Good Cause Gifts in West Hartford. Courtesy photo
By Ronni Newton
On a Tuesday morning in early January, Mayor Shari Cantor helped a West Hartford resident cut a ribbon, celebrating the launch of her new business.
What’s special about this particular business is that West Hartford Soapy Foam’s founder, Sarah Kelly, is a 20-year-old with disabilities. She was assisted in finding inspiration for her own business by Darlene Borre, a West Hartford resident and the mother of Ben, a 21-year-old who has severe autism and is nonverbal.
West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor with West Hartford Soapy Foam business owner Sarah Kelly at the ribbon cutting at Good Cause Gifts. Courtesy…
