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Vote for SOAR365 in 2025 Richmond Magazine Best & Worst Survey

The Richmond Magazine Best & Worst survey is back for 2025 and SOAR365 needs your support! Cast your votes from now to 11:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Voting is easy! Here’s how you can vote for SOAR365 in the following categories:

Question 9 – Best nonprofit leader, volunteer or organization

SOAR365’s mission is to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For almost 70 years, we’ve been helping people with disabilities and their families throughout Central Virginia. Today, our organization impacts more than 2,000 individuals and families each year through services and employment.

Question 62 – Best children’s summer camp program

SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker provides an incredible opportunity for both children and adults with disabilities to have the traditional summer camp experience. Held across 10 weeks each year, SOAR365’s Summer Camp lets our campers enjoy horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming, fishing, paddle boating, hiking, and more.

Question 71 – Best community playground

PARK365 is one of Richmond most beloved playgrounds, ideal for playdates, birthday parties, family outings and more. Specially designed to accommodate those with disabilities, PARK365 features an accessible treehouse and merry-go-round, supportive swings, music and water stations, athletic courts, and a colorful sensory wall.

At PARK365, children and adults with and without disabilities can play together, learn about each other and build friendships.

Question 111 – Best volunteer opportunity for families or groups

From individual to group opportunities, and from one-day events to long-term roles and internships, there are so many ways to get involved at SOAR365. Volunteers of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels are welcome. Our volunteers describe their service as fun, rewarding, educational and even life-changing. Volunteer opportunities include beautification projects, administrative support, program support, event support and more!


How to Vote

Voting is quick and simple! To cast your vote for SOAR365 in the 2025 Virginia Living Magazine Best of Virginia Survey, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Richmond Magazine Voting Page: richmondmag.com/vote2025
  2. Type your answers: The survey allows you to fill out as many or as few questions as you’d like
  3. Submit Your Vote: Make sure to confirm and submit your votes between now and Friday, April 25, 2025.

Why Your Vote Matters

By voting for SOAR365, you are helping raise awareness about both PARK365 and the important work we do. Your support helps individuals with disabilities and their families, by ensuring that our programs continue to grow, thrive and make a lasting impact.

Let’s work together to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities – and a more welcoming community for all. Vote for SOAR365 today.

Thank you for your continued support, and don’t forget to spread the word—every vote helps!


Learn More: Visit SOAR365 to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.

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