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SOAR365 Beautifies Chesterfield County With Late-Night Landscaping

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

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 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.

Watch Our New Video: Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Watch Our New Video: Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Did you know? April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week! This week and all year round, SOAR365 is grateful for our many volunteers. Their dedication and compassion are essential to our programs for people with disabilities. Last year, nearly 1,000 volunteers donated time to SOAR365, serving more than 10,600 hours. 

The Update: April 2024

The Update: April 2024

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21-28, but we recognize the contributions that volunteers make to SOAR365 every single day! Last year, SOAR365 engaged nearly 1,000 volunteers who gave over 10,600 hours of service to our organization. Volunteers support our mission in so many ways. From volunteering at annual events, to working outside to keep...

Meet Nafeesah

Meet Nafeesah

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.

PARK365 Newsletter – Spring 2024

PARK365 Newsletter – Spring 2024

Welcome to PARK365 Quarterly, a seasonal (short) e-newsletter to keep you up to date on happenings in one of our favorite places in Richmond, PARK365.

Meet Bill & Patrick

Meet Bill & Patrick

Learn more about two of our Business Solutions employees: Bill & Patrick.
Bill is autistic and works as a janitor with Business Solutions. “I get paid time off for the first time in my life, and I turn 65 in about nine days. I’ve been able to save money for the first time in my life.”

Meet Nathan & Sarah

Meet Nathan & Sarah

Learn more about two of our Supported Employment participants: Nathan & Sarah Nathan is currently working at Food Lion, where he has been learning new skills in inventory management, organization and customer service while on shift.

The Update: Volunteering – March 2024

The Update: Volunteering – March 2024

A BIG shout-out goes to the 54 volunteers who honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with a morning of service! In the spirit of unity and community, SOAR365 hosted two events for volunteers. A motivated group of volunteers from MR. FIX-IT, the home improvement contractor, joined us in February to spruce up PARK365.  Read the Volunteering...

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