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VCU Rams Make a Slam Dunk at Camp Baker!

VCU Rams Make a Slam Dunk at Camp Baker!

In mid-July, a group of SOAR365 campers enjoyed an afternoon of dribbling, passing the ball, and shooting hoops with four VCU basketball players who visited Camp Baker’s Reinhart Center gymnasium. Several VCU student athletes had participated in a similar session last summer, and enjoyed the experience so much that the Rams requested another visit to Camp...

Celebrating the ADA With Inclusive Play

Celebrating the ADA With Inclusive Play

Did you know? The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to playgrounds, too! Part of what makes PARK365 so special is its accessible design. When everyone can play together, the results are magical. Read more about the ADA, and how we make PARK365 inclusive. What is the ADA? Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA is 33 years old this summer. This...

Summer Series Brings Inclusive Fun to PARK365

Summer Series Brings Inclusive Fun to PARK365

Family-friendly activities led by community partners, plus food trucks and music. What’s better than a special evening at PARK365? How about three! SOAR365 is teaming up with local nonprofits to offer a new Summer Series of inclusive fun. Join us from 5:30-7:30 pm on June 22, July 20 and August 17 at PARK365. We’ll have food trucks on site, a DJ and even a...

SOAR365’s Summer Camp Named One of Virginia’s Best

SOAR365’s Summer Camp Named One of Virginia’s Best

SOAR365’s Summer Camp for kids and adults with disabilities is making memories and winning recognition. Time to celebrate! Summer Camp @Camp Baker was named the 3rd best summer camp in Central Virginia. This honor comes courtesy of Virginia Living Magazine’s twelfth annual Best of Virginia issue. In January, readers cast almost half a million votes across...

Matt Davis is Learning Fast and Looking Toward the Future 

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...

Ladybug Is Springing Back to April

Ladybug Is Springing Back to April

Join us for one of Richmond’s favorite events, the Ladybug Fund Winetasting & Silent Auction The Ladybug Fund Winetasting & Silent Auction is once again a springtime social event! Join us on Saturday, April 22 from 6-10 pm. Enjoy the warmer weather with a stroll in PARK365 under the stars, or head indoors to enjoy live jazz music and delicious food...

Sign Up for the NGC Leadership Workshop

Sign Up for the NGC Leadership Workshop

SOAR365 doesn’t just offer opportunities to serve, it also offers a place to grow! On May 6, SOAR365's Next Generation Council will offer their annual Leadership Workshop! Sign up for this free, virtual event to connect with experienced professionals from the Richmond area and learn how to unlock your leadership potential. Our featured speakers include...

Get Ready for Your Best Summer Ever!

Get Ready for Your Best Summer Ever!

Bring on the Fun With SOAR365’s Summer Camp for Kids and Adults with Disabilities Just the words “summer camp” bring back happy memories. Long, sunny days spent splashing in the pool, making arts and crafts, going on nature hikes and roasting marshmallows. And the wonderful friendships made along the way. At SOAR365’s Summer Camp at Camp Baker, kids and...

SOAR365 Adult Day Support Offers Activities, Learning, Friendships and Fun

SOAR365 Adult Day Support Offers Activities, Learning, Friendships and Fun

Adults with disabilities deserve respectful, compassionate care. But at SOAR365’s Adult Day Support program, they receive so much more. Here, they spend their day socializing with friends, exercising, enjoying the arts, volunteering, learning new things, exploring our community and even building career skills! Our program’s individualized approach helps...

Spring Ahead on the Planning

Spring Ahead on the Planning

Spring Break Travel Tips for Families of Kids With Disabilities Spring is in the air! In the coming weeks, schools will be out for a week, and making the most of the break is on the mind of many families. Planning with a child with disabilities can be challenging. While we welcome the chance to have an adventure or spend more time with our families,...

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