TVS Artists continue statewide success!
Brevard, NC (March 15, 2021) – Program participants at Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) have been selected as featured artists in the Art Unblocked 2021 exhibit for the second year in a row! “The TVS artists were very excited about submitting their artwork to the Art Unblocked show. They…
A Virtual 'Night to Shine' 2021
The 17 th annual Night to Shine prom was held on February 12. In contrast to previous years, it was a virtual experience that live-streamed for 40 minutes. It may not have been the traditional version of the event, but it was still a night to remember for all TVS supported residents. Historically…
TVS celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities
TVS is celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities! This year, IDPWD is focusing on bringing awareness to Invisible Disabilities with the 2020 theme: “Not All Disabilities Are Visible.” The campaign is spreading awareness and information on invisible disabilities to help fight the…
TVS packs 50 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
For the final donation event of the TVS season of giving, TVS employees collected over 700 items for Operation Christmas Child. Toys, health and hygiene items, and school supplies were all collected and stuffed into shoeboxes for children in need around the world. TVS requested that the shoebox…
TVS Pre-ETS Helpful Resources
The TVS Preparation for Employment Success team works with the NC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transitions Services (Pre-ETS) program to assist local high school students (ages 14 to 21) with employment after graduation. Information about the Pre-ETS program can be…
TVS employees clean out closets for winter clothing drive
Immediately following our recent food donation, TVS began collecting winter clothing for the Life Changers Outreach. TVS employees cleaned out their closets and collected 200 winter clothing items for the donation. The donation was delivered to Life Changers Outreach on November 2. With cold fronts…
Pre-ETS program continue assisting local high schools with a virtual curriculum
In response to the dramatic changes in high school operations due to COVID-19, the TVS Pre-ETS team has been working virtually to continue assisting local high school students with job preparation skills. The TVS Preparation for Employment Success team works with the North Carolina Department of…
TVS donates over 800 items to Life Changers Outreach!
During the first two weeks of October, TVS collected over 800 items to donate to the Life Changers Outreach program in Pisgah Forest. This is TVS’ largest donation of canned food in recent history. “The canned food donation was an absolutely overwhelming response,” said Life Changers Program…
Celebrating Becky's 45 years at TVS!
After 45 years of dedicated service to TVS, COO Becky Alderman retired on October 2 following a surprise retirement celebration that honored her hard work, friendships, and impact throughout the community. “Using the mission as her compass, Becky always lead TVS, its mission, and its people to a…