The annual Vocational Solutions Christmas program and party was held December 19, 2018. The clients presented a wonderful program with the theme “Country Christmas”. Client Ruth Ann Glover was honored for her 50 years at Vocational Solutions! Santa made his usual visit with gifts for all. For more pictures see Vocational Solutions of Henderson County […]
2017 Champions Challenge Golf Tournament a Huge Success!
The 2017 Champions Challenge Golf Tournament was a huge success! The weather cooperated with moderate temperatures and sunny skies over beautiful Champion Hills Golf Course. Twenty-four teams competed including a Vocational Solutions team consisting of 2 clients and 2 community members. Burton Hodges did a great job organizing the event and was assisted by many […]
Meet Jimmy Corn, Dollar General Worker
After successfully working at Vocational Solutions as a program participant in the Vocational Rehabilitation program, Jimmy Corn has been hired at the Dollar General store in Dana. Jimmy is proud of his job fronting merchandise to make the shelves look neat and full. Julie Chrisman, Jimmy’s Employment Specialist at Vocational Solutions, had located the job […]
2017 Special Olympics
Eighteen athletes from Vocational Solutions eagerly trained twice a week for over a month. Family members, staff, and friends came to cheer them on when the competition date arrived on April 14th. Participants ran, jumped, walked, and threw the softball with great heart and enthusiasm. For more pictures, go to https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0xG6Mn98wkiS2 or go to the Vocational […]
Community Foundation Van
Our clients love this van purchased with a generous grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County. With this van, clients are able to participate in community activities such as grocery shopping, volunteer work, YMCA fitness classes, jobs, and field trips. Many thanks to the Community Foundation!
Christmas Celebration
Santa came early as Vocational Solutions clients, staff and friends celebrated with their annual pageant and dinner followed by a visit by Santa on December 8, 2016. This year’s show, “Peace on Earth” combined the themes of the meaning of Christmas with a salute to the U.S. military. Clients recited stories and poems including solos […]
Ability Coffee Single Brew Cups
Vocational Solutions has teamed up with Pisgah Coffee Roasters to provide work for clients and generate income to fund programs. Clients use a special machine that fills the 100% recyclable single brew cups with “Morning Blend” coffee and seals the cup. Executive Director Allen Combs, members of the Board, and friends sold bags containing 6 […]
Theater for the Stars
Board member Dan Poeta bravely took to the stage to perform in the Theater for the Stars competition at Flat Rock Playhouse on Feb. 20th for Vocational Solutions. In addition to the professional musicians and singers who performed with Dan were Vocational Solutions clients David and Shelley. Through the online and day-of-performance voting, Dan raised […]
Would You Like to Help?
We still need to raise nearly $100,000 this year before our fiscal year ends on June 30. To find out how you can donate, click on “Support Us” at the top of the Homepage. You can donate by credit card or by personal check if that is a better option for you. We thank […]
2015 Annual Report of Programs and Services
The fiscal year for Vocational Solutions ended on June 30, 2015 and we are pleased to report the following results: We served an average of 21 clients each month through our Adult Developmental Vocational Program We served an average of 21 clients each month through our North Carolina Innovations Direct Care Program We served an […]