Halloween Scares at TVS
The spooky season was celebrated with festive outfits, hygiene care, and a spooky bake off at TVS this year. TVS employees and program participants dressed up for the holiday for a chance to win two zero-gravity chairs or a double gravity chair. All individuals who dressed up were displayed on the…
TVS employees donate 1700 hygiene items to SAFE
In the second donation of the 2021 ‘Give Back, Get Back’ event, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) employees collected over 1,700 hygiene items to donate to SAFE of Transylvania County. “We are really touched by this donation,” said Director of Human Resources at SAFE, Patience Camp. “It is the…
Carla Hill celebrates 15 years at TVS
“When I first contacted Carla Hill 15 years ago, I wanted her recommendation on who to hire for a new position being created at TVS. I didn’t dream that I could hire her, so the next best thing was her top recommendation,” said former TVS CEO Nancy Stricker. “I thought I had won the lottery when she…
TVS kicks off annual “Give Back, Get Back” donation events by donating 1300 food items
TVS is happy to announce the success of the first donation event of the 2nd annual “Give Back, Get Back” drive. The donation event collected 1300 food items to be donated to Life Changers Outreach of Pisgah Forest! “We had set a personal goal of beating last years donation amount of 800 items,” said…
TVS joins broad effort to observe NDEAM
Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced its participation in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied…
'No Limits' Artists Show at TCArts
TVS 'No Limits' artists opens their first art show of 2022 at the Transylvania County Art Council (TC Arts). The exhibit titled, "Across the Land" features drawings, paintings, crafts, and furniture. The opening reception was held on Thursday, February 24 and will remain open to the public through…
TVS Receives Blue Zones Project Approval
TVS is proud to celebrate becoming a Blue Zone Project Approved Worksite. The ribbon cutting was enjoyed by Blue Zone representatives, TVS Wellness Committee members, and INTERACT participants that join the weekly walking Moai Blue Zones group. "TVS is an incredible asset to our community as a…
TVS celebrates Direct Support Professionals for National Recognition Week
“Our DSPs at TVS are life changers,” said Brooke Wilson, INTERACT Supervisor. “They are the heart and soul of all our programs.” In honor of Direct Support Professionals (DSP) week, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) has planned a Superhero themed pizza party for their DSP, as well as, other…
Cory Thomas celebrates 10 years at TVS
With over a decade of experience at TVS, Cory Thomas can be found working in almost any production area. Cory is able to flow between all the different lines and provide additional support wherever it is needed. “Cory has been a regular fixture here at TVS! Over the years, Cory has performed a…