When it rains, it pours inside CTC Manufacturing in Beaver Meadows.

Roof leaks have gotten so bad that they’re disrupting the work days of its employees - many of whom have disabilities.

“We have to keep relocating materials and tarps depending on which sections leak,” said CTC’s chief executive officer Christine Mayernik. “We already had to replace carpeting in three office areas last year.”

Officials from the nonprofit company are hoping to put an end to the leaks, and they’re asking the public for its help today.

Through the online NEPA Gives, people will be able to donate to CTC manufacturing at www.nepagives.org/organizations/ctc-manufacturing. The 24-hour giving program runs until 11:59 p.m. today.

Donations to the participating nonprofit northeast Pennsylvania organizations will be enhanced with bonus funds from NEPA Gives sponsors. The groups will also be eligible for cash prizes.

“We are a great investment as we employ disabled from Carbon County so your money stays in the county for a wonderful cause,” Mayernik said.

Other organizations are also participating in the online fundraiser.

For CTC, a new roof at its large 100 Hazle St. building will run about $116,000.

Mayernik doesn’t want to think about what could happen to the company and its employees if it can’t get it replaced.

“It’s imperative for continued operation that we get a new roof,” she said.

CTC was founded in 1971 to provide job training and employment for disabled individuals who want to work. They receive competitive wages, benefits and opportunities for promotion.

As it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021, it also celebrated the honor of Carbon County’s Business of the Year.

“CTC offers structure, work skills, friendship, socialization, and gainful employment which equals self-esteem and pride,” Mayernik said.

Some of the employees aren’t able to drive because of their disabilities.

“CTC is unique in that we run a van to pick up disabled employees and bring them to and from work. This removes the major barrier that gets in the way of having a regular, meaningful career or job,” she said.

While the van is costly, CTC has managed to keep it on the road.

“It’s the true differentiator,” Mayernik added. “CTC offers transportation too, and without that most of the team would not be able to have full-time employment.”

The business is diverse.

One end of the building houses an assembly and packaging “line” where employees assemble, inspect or pack items for businesses.

“We have real customers that need us to produce every day for them,” Mayernik said.

Weiler Brush of Cresco relies on CTC to package items, as does Highwood USA of Rush Township.

Deidra Mader from Weiler said working with CTC allows Weiler to utilize its own employees in other areas of the business.

“CTC Manufacturing does a fantastic job and takes pride in what they do for Weiler and that means so much to us,” she said.

Highwood has worked with CTC since 2004.

“CTC provides a tremendous service to the community through its hiring, training, coaching, and giving valuable opportunities to disadvantaged individuals,” Chief Executive Officer John Quarmley shared. “They provide tremendous value to Highwood through the excellent work and high level of service on every project undertaken for us.”

In another corner is the commercial sewing department, where everything is “Made in the USA,” Mayernik said.

CTC’s screen printing and embroidery departments can customize apparel for clients.

“We want to be the best local screen printer and have invested heavily in this area in the last two years,” Mayernik said.

Those who miss the deadline to donate through NEPA Gives should contact Mayernik at cmayernik@ctcmfg.com.