SOAR365’s Pediatric Therapy program worked with the Haas family’s daughter, Betsy.
Now, nearly two decades later, the Betsy Haas Fund for Children is gifting Summer Camp scholarships to two young women.
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Capable Campaign: Jeremih Puts His Determination on Display
The Next Move Program’s Capable Portrait Campaign is back for an eighth year! The exhibit opening will be held on June 20 at The Virginia Home.
Jeremih is the second of three models from SOAR365 who are being featured in this year’s campaign.
Finding the Right Fit for Asia
There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to helping people succeed. Each person you meet in life has it within themselves to thrive when put in the right situation, no matter their abilities.
That sentiment holds true for Asia, a participant in SOAR365’s Supported Employment program, who recently went through a situational assessment to help find her place to thrive.
SOAR365 Earns PRSA Virginia PR Award for Website Redesign
SOAR365 has been named a Virginia Public Relations Award winner for its 2023 website redesign by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the organization announced on May 30.
Meet James
James started training for his job in Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance at an early age, thanks to his dad’s landscaping business. “I’ve been cutting grass since I was five,” he says proudly.
Even so, it can be hard for people with disabilities, like James, to find a supportive work environment.
Capable Campaign: Brandon Shows Us There’s Always a Way
The Next Move Program’s Capable Portrait Campaign is back for an eighth year! The exhibit opening will be held on June 20 at The Virginia Home.
Brandon is the first of three models from SOAR365 who are being featured in this year’s campaign.
Summer Series Postponed to July 25 Due to Inclement Weather
UPDATE: The second Summer Series date has been postponed due to inclement weather and will now take place on Thursday, July 25 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Stay tuned to soar365.org and follow SOAR365 on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for any further updates about Summer Series.
SOAR365 Earns 2024 Top Workplace Recognition
Aligning with the organization’s goal of being “best in class,” SOAR365 has been tabbed as a Top Workplace in Richmond for the third consecutive year.
Camp Baker Receives Impactful Grant from FCIDD and Chester Civitan Club
The Foundation for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (FCIDD) and the Chester Civitan Club, a longtime partner of SOAR365, have committed a grant of over $71,000 for enhancements to SOAR365’s Camp Baker.
Weldon’s Journey at SOAR365 Comes Full Circle
Weldon Hall is a man of many talents. His first experience working for SOAR365 was in facilities maintenance at Camp Baker. He enjoyed the job but left after two-and-a-half years to start his own business. “One guy in a truck doing home renovations and remodels,” he explains with a smile.
While the work let him use a wide range of skills, something was missing.