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The Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance team at SOAR365 is known for working hard and doing great work. From mowing to trash removal to demolition, this award-winning group has made an impact throughout the Richmond area.
But sometimes, their stellar work takes place when no one is watching.
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.
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.
Rachel Danielsen loves to listen to music. “The Beatles are one of my favorite bands. Paul McCartney is one of my biggest, favorite, famous Beatles people,” she gushes. Her top songs? “All You Need Is Love,” “Baby I’m Amazed” and “Rocky Raccoon.” “Did you know Ringo Starr is a stage name? His real name is Richard Starkey,” Rachel shares. “And...
Nobody was sure what to expect when Trey Hope returned to Adult Day Support in 2022, after suffering abuse and neglect during the pandemic. “When the van driver opened the door, and I saw him grinning from ear to ear, that just warmed my heart,” says Supervisor, Josh Rubino. Trey has cerebral palsy and autism. On weekdays, you can find him...
Rusty Graham’s favorite things are playing sports, creating art and making new friends. It’s no wonder, then, that if you ask him his favorite part of SOAR365’s Summer Camp, he says, “Everything!” Rusty, who has Down syndrome, is 27 years old and full of energy. From the time he was a toddler, he’s played sports in a variety of programs for...
Curious about volunteering at SOAR365? You can learn more by browsing our newsletter archive, our photo gallery and our collection of volunteer profiles.
A respite stay is a weekend getaway for our participants, too! Learn about all the fun we’re having and how families benefit from Respite at Camp Baker.
Summer Camp is for making memories. Read about all the fun our campers with disabilities are having, from going fishing to performing in the Talent Show!
Each child in our Pediatric Therapy program is unique, and so are their success stories! Read about all the great progress they’ve made. We’re so proud!
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