SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Behind every door at RCS Empowers Inc. in Sheboygan is an activity filled with purpose and heart.

"You get to participate in a lot of stuff that you normally wouldn't in school," said Brazzy Hildebrand, a 26-year-old participant at RCS (Respect Community Solutions.)

RCS is a nonprofit that supports people with varying abilities, including those with physical, mental or cognitive challenges. The organization has been serving the community for 70 years.

"We help them have a full life, a life with dignity and respect," said Martha Vandeleest, president and CEO of RCS Empowers Inc.

Hildebrand describes herself as "bubbly, happy, creative." She channels that creativity into the art class offered through the RCS day programming.

"He did animals, so I thought I would do a

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