Honoring Cathy Miller for 25 Years of Service
Cathy Miller has worked at Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) consecutively for 25 years working in many different departments. Prior to her consecutive years, Cathy was previously hired at TVS in the 80s bringing her grand total to 37 years of experience. Before coming to TVS, Cathy worked at…
US. Goverment Shutdown
TVS was recognized for outstanding support and service by two distinct agencies withing the United States Department of Agriculture. Marking the 4th time in 12 years that the USDA has honored TVS with such accolades, Becky Alderman, COO, and Nancy Stricker, board member and retired CEO, attended the…
Art Show Closing Reception Thursday February 28th
The INTERACT group from TVS (Transylvania Vocational Services) invites the public to attend a closing reception for their “Art Through the Universe” exhibit on Thursday February 28, from 4:30 – 6:00, at the Transylvania Arts Council at 349 S. Caldwell Street in Brevard. The group’s artwork has been…
National Day for Choice
Today, April 16 th, is a National Day of Choice. This day of advocacy recognizes that within the past few years new laws and regulations have limited the choices that individuals with significant disabilities have regarding where they are allowed to work, live, or receive training. Current their…
TVS and Free Rein, a continued companionship
For the past seven years, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) and the Free Rein Center for Therapeutic Riding and Education have been working together to help reach the individual goals of participants and offering volunteer hours since 2014. After several years of a successful partnership, both…
Recognizing Lechai Owen for 10 years at TVS
“When I was first hired they sucked me in with their caring nature,” Lechai Owen said with a laugh. It has been 10 years since Lechai became part of the TVS team. “It was such an awesome welcoming that it felt like a family. It made me want to be here, I could see and feel the values we stand for,”…
TVS team tours Gaia Herbs farm
A TVS team was welcomed at Gaia Herbs farm for an educational tour of the farm on Aug. 29. TVS has worked with Gaia Herbs for around 15 years, packaging different dry herbal products. Along with semi-automated filling and packaging of powder and capsule products, TVS also assists Gaia with more…
TVS Gets a New Van
Earlier this year, Transylvania County Vocational Services (TVS) received a grant from the Audrey Love Charitable Foundation. The generous donation allowed for TVS to purchase a new van to transport day program participants and Direct Support Providers (DSP) to community service events and volunteer activities.
TVS Garden Project
What started as a small garden project at Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) has evolved into a garden community that includes every member of the INTERACT program and creates a full circle of interactive education and life skills.