The Update: August 2025

August 2025

SOAR365 Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

SOAR365 is excited to welcome four outstanding new members to our Board of Directors, along with new leadership roles for a pair of longtime board members.Their passion and expertise will help us continue creating life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

SOAR365 Recognized in Richmond Magazine’s 2025 Best of RVA Survey

You voted and we won! In Richmond Magazine’s 2025 Best & Worst survey, PARK365 was named the Best Community Playground while the Ladybug Fund Winetasting & Silent Auction came in third for Best Charity Fundraising Event or Gala.

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Join us for the Next Generation Leadership Workshop

SOAR365’s Next Generation Council Leadership Workshop is designed to inspire, empower, and equip emerging leaders with the tools to take the next step.

This free, virtual event on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to Noon brings together aspiring leaders for an energizing session filled with real-world insights and motivational advice from speakers who know what it takes to succeed.

Why I Give: Christie and Steve Fargis

For more than 15 years, Christie and Steve Fargis have been devoted supporters of SOAR365. Driven by the organization's meaningful impact on individuals and families, they encourage involvement through volunteering, advocacy, and donations.

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Understanding Virginia’s Blue Envelope Program

Discover how Virginia's new Blue Envelope Program, launched statewide on July 1, 2025, helps drivers with autism navigate traffic stops with greater confidence and calm, by signaling their communication needs and simplifying the presentation of essential documents.

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Labor Day

Monday, September 1, 2025*

*SOAR365 offices and programs will be closed

SOAR365 creates life-fulfilling opportunities for people with disabilities, and we can’t do it without you!

Get involved by lending a hand at events, leading activities with program participants, or helping with beautification projects at PARK365 and Camp Baker. We offer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to give their time and talents in ways that are both fun and rewarding.

Unable to volunteer? Donations are another powerful way to help! Your gift helps fund vital programs and services, ensuring that every person we serve has the chance to thrive. Whether it’s a one-time contribution or a recurring monthly gift, every dollar makes a difference.

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CNA / Direct Support Professional (no nights or weekends)

You will support individuals with disabilities by leading purposeful activities, providing personal care, and promoting skill development through hands-on support and positive engagement in daily routines.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

You will ensure participants engage in daily routines and activities and deliver/supervise purposeful age-appropriate activities and supports for participants. Additionally, you will provide participants with personal care and hygiene support as needed.

Janitor

You will be assigned various tasks in the cleaning realm, from vacuuming, dusting, mopping, trash removal, etc. These are all most likely jobs that you have performed once, twice or many times in the past. You will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate chemicals and cleaning supplies are stocked, and all equipment is in clean and operable condition for the day's work.

For all SOAR365 job opportunities, please visit www.soar365.org/jobs .