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SOAR365’s Leroy Stanford Named National Finalist for SourceAmerica Advocacy Award
SOAR365 is proud to announce that Leroy Stanford, Supervisor of the Visitor Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), has been named one of three national finalists for the Tom Miller Advocacy Award as part of the 2025 SourceAmerica Achievement Awards.
Altria Volunteers Transform SOAR365’s Camp Baker in a Day of Service
On a sunny September day, SOAR365’s Camp Baker in Chesterfield was buzzing with energy. Employees from Altria rolled up their sleeves for our largest volunteer event ever.
Volunteers painted and reorganized the Lodge and Price House, refreshed campgrounds with mulch and gravel, stained picnic tables, and even assembled brand-new furniture. They also put together LEGO sets for Pediatric Therapy and Adult Day Support and created special holiday therapy kits for children.
SOAR365’s Olivia Wood Named VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 Award Winner
SOAR365 is proud to celebrate Olivia Wood, Chair of the SOAR365 Next Generation Council, for being named a 2025 recipient of VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 award! Each year, this prestigious honor recognizes 10 outstanding graduates who have earned their first VCU degree within the past decade and have already made remarkable contributions to their professions...
“They Really Care About Our Family”: How Early Intervention Helped Anna Thrive
When Sloan was pregnant, routine testing showed that her daughter, Anna, had a chromosomal disorder. She was understandably worried. “It can be really scary to have such a severe diagnosis for your child.”
That uncertainty turned to hope when Sloan connected with SOAR365’s Pediatric Therapy program and realized just how helpful SOAR365’s therapists were with little Anna.
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2025 NGC Leadership Workshop Archive [VIDEO]
Welcome to the recorded session of SOAR365’s 2025 Next Generation Council Leadership Workshop, an annual event held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, with this year’s theme being “Unconventional Roads. Unstoppable Leaders.”
Why Employees with Disabilities at SOAR365 Stay Longer — And Why That Matters
At SOAR365, people with disabilities aren’t just employees, they’re valued team members, leaders, and contributors. The organization has worked since 1954 to create an environment where employees with disabilities can thrive.
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Discussing Disability Podcast – October 2025 [AUDIO]
In this special National Disability Employment Awareness Month episode of Discussing Disability, host Nate Wise sits down with Shane Kanady, Vice President of Workforce Development at SourceAmerica, to talk about the power of meaningful work.
Intern Spotlight: Alex Jensen Brings Data to Life
This summer, we welcomed Alex Jensen as a Data Analytics Intern in our Business Solutions department at SOAR365. His internship has allowed him to apply what he’s learning in school to real-world projects, while supporting a team that creates meaningful jobs for people with disabilities and delivers valuable services to the community.
NDEAM 2025 Shines a Spotlight on Disability Employment at SOAR365
Each year, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a chance to recognize the talents and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. It’s also a time to learn how inclusive employment benefits everyone — employees, employers, and entire communities. At SOAR365, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on hardworking, creative, motivated workers who are making a difference every day.