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Medical Volunteers Keep Adult Day Participants Happy & Safe 

Medical Volunteers Keep Adult Day Participants Happy & Safe 

Medically skilled volunteers make an incredibly important contribution to our Adult Day Support program – and in return the students are learning and growing in their profession. It’s a win-win partnership! SOAR365 has been lucky to work with skilled volunteers from not one, but four local academic institutions.

Employment Services Participants Are Driven to Succeed 

Employment Services Participants Are Driven to Succeed 

One of the many barriers to employment is safe, reliable transportation. Thankfully, our Employment Services program can help! The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and KOVAR recently awarded funding to SOAR365 for four accessible, five-passenger vans with ramps. 

SOAR365 Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

SOAR365 Hosts Annual Awards Banquet

On Thursday, March 20, SOAR365 hosted its annual Awards Banquet to celebrate the individuals, teams, and community partners who went above and beyond in 2024. The award recipients are nominated by their peers, reflecting their dedication to SOAR365’s mission.

What It Takes to Turn Dreams Into Reality at Camp Baker 

What It Takes to Turn Dreams Into Reality at Camp Baker 

At SOAR365’s Summer Camp, the camper experience is everything. In 2024, over 400 children and adults with disabilities made their way to Camp Baker, where they would embark on an unforgettable journey. But none of this would be possible without the careful planning, dedication, and unwavering teamwork that goes into every part of the camp.

No Stopping Ezra: How One Toddler Found His Stride

No Stopping Ezra: How One Toddler Found His Stride

Pediatric Therapy helps Ezra explore his community on a new prosthesis, spreading smiles and awareness At her 20-week ultrasound, Jessie received unexpected news: her son, Ezra, had proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD). PFFD is a rare birth defect where the upper part of the femur is missing or not fully formed. While Ezra’s knee, calf, ankle, and foot...

SOAR365 Earns Active RVA Certification for 5th Straight Year

SOAR365 Earns Active RVA Certification for 5th Straight Year

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. Hundreds of organizations have earned Active RVA Certification for their embrace of active living.

Elly Jones: Doing Something Worthwhile in the Service of Others

Elly Jones: Doing Something Worthwhile in the Service of Others

Elly Jones has been active in the local nonprofit community for years! She currently serves as Director of Honoring Choices Virginia, an organization that works to change the culture about advance care planning and medical decision-making. Elly facilitates conversations between families, individuals, volunteers, faith leaders, physicians, and medical...

Why I Give to SOAR365: Matt Davis and McGriff Insurance

Why I Give to SOAR365: Matt Davis and McGriff Insurance

At SOAR365, our mission of creating life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities is greatly supported by the generosity of our donors. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Matt Davis of McGriff Insurance, a dedicated supporter of SOAR365 for nearly a decade. Read the Q&A below to learn more about Davis’s journey as a donor and advocate for our mission. 

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