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.
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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.
SOAR365 Supported Employment Inspires DeCarlos to Dream Big
DeCarlos Savage never dreamed he’d be an intern on the floor of the Virginia General Assembly. Seeing legislators debate political issues in real life was surreal. It was nothing like watching on TV.
“I was in a state of shock during this whole thing,” says DeCarlos. “I was like, ‘Wow!’”
Meet Antonio
One of Antonio’s favorite places to be is in the kitchen. His face lights up talking about food. “I like to cook shrimp, fried rice, chicken alfredo, steak,” he says. Who taught him to cook? “I taught myself to cook!” he says proudly, with a laugh.
He does give some credit to the cooking skills he learned after school in SOAR365’s Youth Services. Program participants use the kitchen for lessons in making everything from kimchi to cakes.
SOAR365 Beautifies Chesterfield County With Late-Night Landscaping
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.
Meet Iffad
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.
The Ladybug Silent Auction is Now Live!
The Ladybug Fund Silent Auction is now live! Benefitting SOAR365 children and youth programs, the auction includes 70+ packages including experiences, art and home décor, restaurants, travel, sports, entertainment, wellness and shopping.