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When Iffad first came to SOAR365 Supported Employment in December, he wouldn’t say a word. He would only communicate through his father. And he wouldn’t even make eye contact. Things didn’t look promising.
Luckily, Iffad was paired with Leeanne Jones, one of our knowledgeable and encouraging employment specialists.
The Ladybug Fund Silent Auction is now live! Benefitting SOAR365 children and youth programs, the auction includes 70+ packages including experiences, art and home décor, restaurants, travel, sports, entertainment, wellness and shopping.
Did you know? April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week! This week and all year round, SOAR365 is grateful for our many volunteers. Their dedication and compassion are essential to our programs for people with disabilities. Last year, nearly 1,000 volunteers donated time to SOAR365, serving more than 10,600 hours.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21-28, but we recognize the contributions that volunteers make to SOAR365 every single day! Last year, SOAR365 engaged nearly 1,000 volunteers who gave over 10,600 hours of service to our organization. Volunteers support our mission in so many ways. From volunteering at annual events, to working outside to keep...
Nafeesah beams as she wears a t-shirt with pastel colors and cheerful bubble letters. The message? “Today is not the day.” That mix of sweet and sassy is well known to her family, friends and staff at SOAR365. But that wasn’t always the case.
Welcome to PARK365 Quarterly, a seasonal (short) e-newsletter to keep you up to date on happenings in one of our favorite places in Richmond, PARK365.
Learn more about two of our Business Solutions employees: Bill & Patrick.
Bill is autistic and works as a janitor with Business Solutions. “I get paid time off for the first time in my life, and I turn 65 in about nine days. I’ve been able to save money for the first time in my life.”
Learn more about two of our Supported Employment participants: Nathan & Sarah Nathan is currently working at Food Lion, where he has been learning new skills in inventory management, organization and customer service while on shift.
A BIG shout-out goes to the 54 volunteers who honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a morning of service! In the spirit of unity and community, SOAR365 hosted two events for volunteers. A motivated group of volunteers from MR. FIX-IT, the home improvement contractor, joined us in February to spruce up PARK365. Read the Volunteering...
Created in 2013, the Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers and schools that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. SOAR365 has received the Active RVA certification for several years. This year, SOAR365 was the proud recipient of the Active RVA Company of the Year award...
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☀️ Play, connect and belong this summer at PARK365! SOAR365’s Summer Series is back with three FREE, family-friendly events filled with inclusive fun for all ages. From adaptive sports and soccer activities to music, crafts, special guests, and hands-on LEGO® play, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Richmond’s award-winning all-abilities playground.
⚽ School’s Out with Richmond Kickers & Richmond Ivy SC
📅 May 29 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
🎉 World Play Day with Sportable
📅 June 11 | 3:30–6:30 p.m.
🚸 ChildSavers at PARK365
📅 July 8 | 10 a.m.–Noon
