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As the Chief Behavioral Officer for Feedback, a Richmond-based consumer research firm, Dean Browell is fascinated with how people make decisions. He clearly recalls why he decided to become a volunteer with SOAR365 and the Next Generation Council (NGC). “I was originally inspired to get involved with SOAR365 watching the journey of a family close to me...
Thalhimer, the commercial real estate company, selected SOAR365 as its partner for the third quarter of 2023 through its Thalhimer Gives program, a company-wide initiative focused on community involvement and charitable giving. The first activity in this collaboration brought Thalhimer volunteers to Camp Baker for the weekly talent show. ...
How did you hear about SOAR365’s Next Generation Council (NGC)? I heard about SOAR365 because my cousin would go to Camp Baker every summer. Not only did he absolutely love Camp Baker, but his parents were appreciative of the services offered by SOAR365! After volunteering at Camp for a few years, the volunteer coordinator told me about NGC. I thought...
Looking back at decades of volunteer activities, Meg Downs recalls a major gathering that she coordinated in Asheville, NC, when she was active with the University of North Carolina Medical School’s Family Support Network. The International Parent to Parent Conference brought together more than 500 families from around the world to connect, learn, and...
Jennifer Barnum helps lead a group of 30 account managers at EAB, the rapidly growing company that markets colleges and universities to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Her team guides students through the inquiry and application process via a multi-media approach that includes mailings, online communication, and social media...
Across its Business Advisory, Finance & Accounting, Human Capital, Sales Advisory, and Executive Search & Recruiting practices, Fahrenheit Advisors helps organizations address a range of challenges. As a business partner, Fahrenheit has established professional connections with SOAR365 through a variety of projects. Recently Fahrenheit’s...
In his work as a benefits consultant with McGriff Insurance Services, Matt Davis is enthusiastic about helping his clients select the best policy to help them access the benefits they need. Similarly, he finds his volunteer work at SOAR365 rewarding because he sees how individuals with disabilities are connected with programs and services that help them...
It’s no secret that a doctor’s life can be demanding, hectic and stressful – particularly during the early stages of medical practice. But Dr. Ming Han Cha, a physician who is beginning his career as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, has found time to volunteer at SOAR365 and says the experience is...
Pamela Travis is always on the lookout for volunteer opportunities that will engage veterans in Richmond’s Wounded Warrior Project. As one of the Peer Support Group Leaders for this group, she found an ideal match with SOAR365 and Camp Baker in Chesterfield County. “Wounded Warrior veterans have all experienced some degree of disability or injury...
In his job as Program Assistant at The Autism Society of Central Virginia, and as a self-advocate for the organization, Ian Young is well aware of the challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities. As a member of our Next Generation Council (NGC) for young professionals, he is determined to make a difference in the lives of those...
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