Every day, ALULA works to create opportunities, provide inclusive employment for individuals with disabilities, strengthen businesses, and support communities. From life-changing programs to innovative manufacturing solutions, our mission drives measurable impact that reaches across the country and around the world.

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BY THE NUMBERS

Our work touches millions of lives every year: 

200+ jobs created and maintained

$27.17M impact to our local economy

20+ community employers

100+ program participants annually

73 individuals trained and employed through community programs over the past 5 years

Community Engagement & Inclusion

ALULA is an engaged member of our local community, partnering with the Transylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard Rotary, The Veteran's Museum of the Carolinas, Free Rein, and the Sharing House to strengthen the region and foster opportunities and inclusivity. 

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Our Programs In Action

Community Services – Creating spaces for adults with disabilities to grow, connect, and thrive through programs that lift potential and honor choice. 

Supported Employment & abilIT – Helping individuals develop skills, confidence, and meaningful careers in manufacturing, IT, and technology-adjacent fields. 

Federal & Food Aid Programs – Partnering with USDA, USAID, and other agencies to deliver nutritious, shelf-stable products to troops, children, and families in need. 

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Stories That Soar

Every product we manufacture, every program we run, has a ripple effect on the people and communities we serve. Our partnerships with B-Corps like King Arthur Baking, private label brands, and commercial clients, extend our reach beyond the walls of our facilities. 

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Learn More & Get Involved

Explore our Annual & Impact Reports to see our full story and measurable outcomes.

Learn more about our journey and evolution from our History Page.

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Our News & Events

Celebrating 20 Years: Terisha Smith's Contagious Joy

Celebrating 20 Years: Terisha Smith's Contagious Joy

Twenty Years of Laughter on the Line Some people clock in. Others come home. After spending time with one of our longest-tenured team members, a woman whose laughter you can hear from across the floor, it's clear which kind she is. Terisha Smith has been with us for two decades. She stepped away
WLOS News 13 Spotlights ALULA's abilIT Program

WLOS News 13 Spotlights ALULA's abilIT Program

WLOS News 13 recently featured ALULA's abil IT program, and we're grateful for the opportunity to share this work with Western North Carolina. It's a story worth sharing. Who We Are ALULA has been rooted in Brevard, North Carolina, since 1967. For nearly six decades, we've created real opportunities
Kayde and her children

She Came for the Mission. She Stayed for the People.

A spotlight on Kayde Hopkins and the lives she uplifts every single day. Some jobs find you. The right ones do. When a coworker first recommended the position at what was then TVS, Inc., Kayde Hopkins didn't simply see a job listing, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks and moved her to
Breaking Barriers Over Lunch

Breaking Barriers Over Lunch with ALULA

Breaking Barriers Over Lunch June 16, 2026 | 12:30P - 2:30P In-person at ALULA 11 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard, NC 28712 Join ALULA's abil IT Employment Development Specialist, Erica Whitaker, for a hands-on interactive learning session designed to strengthen inclusive hiring and support
Rita Emory

Rooted in Growth: A Conversation with Rita

Rooted in Growth: A Conversation with Rita Ten years is a long time. It's enough time to watch a company grow, to learn a new trade, and to become someone others lean on. For Rita, it's been all of that — and then some. Rita joined ALULA on second shift a decade ago as a Quality Technician. Since

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