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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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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Carla Hill celebrated at ALULA for 20th anniversary.

Celebrating 20 Years: Carla Hill’s Commitment to Creating Possibilities

For 20 years, Carla Hill has helped ALULA grow by asking one important question: What does this person need to move forward? When Carla joined Transylvania Vocational Services in 2006 as Program Manager, the organization was navigating a major transition. Over the years, her role grew alongside the
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abilIT Opens Registration for Tech Training Program

ALULA announced today that registration is open for Cohort 3 of abil IT, a 14-week workforce development program designed to prepare neurodivergent adults, adults with disabilities, and veterans for careers in information technology. The program combines technical training with professional
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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
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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
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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
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