A serious injury left Lonnie requiring a hip replacement. No longer able to work as a chef, he needed a job that fit both his skills and his new physical reality, and he needed a place willing to give him that chance. That search led him to SOAR365.
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SOAR365 Earns Top Workplace Honor for Fifth Straight Year
SOAR365 has been named a Top Workplace in the Greater Richmond area for the fifth consecutive year, continuing the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice in our community.
Dean Browell Joins SOAR365 Board of Directors
SOAR365 is excited to welcome Dean Browell, PhD as the newest member of its Board of Directors. A longtime volunteer and advocate, Dean brings deep engagement with SOAR365’s mission, along with professional expertise in research, leadership development, and community connection that will support the organization’s continued growth and impact.
Leading the Way: Deke Sanderson and SOAR365’s Mission in Action
For nearly 12 years, SOAR365’s Business Solutions team has partnered with Cencora to handle this critical process. The partnership provides reliable operational support for Cencora and, just as importantly, meaningful, paid jobs for people with disabilities.
SOAR365’s Jacob Hoffman Speaks at the 2025 SourceAmerica Grassroots Advocacy Conference
A Crew Leader on SOAR365’s Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance team at Bellwood, Jacob Hoffman shared his story and his belief that disability does not define potential at the 2025 SourceAmerica Grassroots Advocacy Conference.
A Crew With a Cause
“We all need people like Nick and Mac, who have the vision to see an end result and the grit to get it done,” says Randy. At SOAR365, meaningful employment isn’t just changing lives – it’s creating a cleaner community, a stronger workforce, and a future where everyone gets a chance to succeed.
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.
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.
Jacob’s Journey From Custodian to Crew Leader
Jacob Hoffman knew his career wasn’t going where he had hoped and, in 2015, he decided to make a change. It didn’t take long before he found work at SOAR365, and it changed his life forever.
Jumping In Together: How One DSP Creates Confidence and Connection
Direct Support Professional Will Spratley helps Adult Day Support participants develop new skills in the pool…and in life!