TVS Puts Its Own Spin on Valentine’s Day
TVS celebrated Valentine’s Day this year with a twist! Since this particular holiday has a mixed reputation, our festivities focused on self-love, love for the planet, and love for the community. Decorations concentrated within one short hallway transformed the corridor into a Tunnel of Love. Chains…
Congressman Mark Meadows Visits TVS
TVS welcomed Mark Meadows on Friday for a facility tour. The Congressman met some of our second shift employees as well as some office staff. We thank Mr. Meadows for his time and appreciate all his support.
Reading Buddy Program Continues to Connect TVS with Local School Children
TVS and Mountain Sun Community School have teamed up to create a Ready Buddy program that allows 1st through 3rd graders to connect with TVS clients through reading and storytelling. The result has been an inspiring, powerful, mutually beneficial relationship. And on December 12th, the children came…
TVS Hosts North Carolina Department of Commerce and Transylvania Economic Alliance
On Thursday January 25th, TVS was honored to host a visit by Marie Griffin and Crystal Beuhler from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Also accompanying them were Eric Caldwell and Josh Hallingse from the Transylvania Economic Alliance. The team were here to get a close look at what we do…
CARF Awards Highest Level Accreditation to Transylvania Vocational Services
CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, conducted an audit of Transylvania Vocational Services and bestowed upon the organization a 3-year approval of the highest recommendation. CARF is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing the quality of services…
USDA Honors TVS with Two Contractor of the Year Awards
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…
TVS Asks Legislators to Make Sure “Skinny Budget” Doesn’t “Thin Out” Our Business
When President Trump released his initial plans for a “Skinny Budget” in March, TVS employee Emily Owens was already headed to Washington, D.C. for a SourceAmerica training. Interested in how the proposed cuts to international aid and domestic feeding programs would affect our business, Emily…
TVS Leaders, Clients and Families Speak at North Carolina Day on the Hill
On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 North Carolina MARC members and self-advocates and their families attended North Carolina Day on the Hill, where they were welcomed to Washington, D.C. to meet elected officials and discuss policy concerns within the industry. Program Director Carla Hill and retired CEO…
TVS Team Members Visit Washington, DC for Grassroots Advocacy Conference
SourceAmerica held its Grassroots Advocacy Conference June 12 th to 15 th to encourage individuals with disabilities to engage in political advocacy by sharing their experiences and concerns with legislators in Washington, D.C. TVS sent Lauren Bell, an exemplary second shift Production Worker, her…