Flight is a matter of lift and drag.  

Drag is what holds us down: judgment, stigma, artificial limitations. Lift is what happens when support meets potential, when purpose meets precision. That’s ALULA.  

For more than half a century, we have created the conditions for lift: for individuals with disabilities to live their best lives and build self-reliance, for businesses seeking meaningful value, and for communities working to rise.

What began as an effort to create opportunity for people in our community has become a platform that uplifts work itself, through inclusive employment, proven services, and commercial partnerships that generate real impact.  


ALULA isn’t just in the business of making things.  It exists to help people, and the systems around them, take flight.
Uplifting, all ways.   

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Our Mission:

We uplift people and businesses through purpose-powered programs and manufacturing, creating inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

 

Our Vision:

We Give Good Work Wings
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Our Values

People

We unlock human potential. 
We uplift individuals to thrive through learning, leadership, and support. 

Partnership

We elevate each other. 
We work with shared purpose to achieve more together than we could alone. 

Quality & Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards. 
Our culture of quality drives excellence in our manufacturing and programs.

Integrity

We act with honesty, transparency, and respect. 
We earn trust by doing what’s right for our people, our partners, and our communities.

Where Did It All Begin?

The story of ALULA begins in 1967, in a small mountain town with a clear belief: that real, meaningful work has the power to transform lives. What started as a small support program for individuals with disabilities in Brevard, North Carolina became a foothold for those too often underestimated, a place to belong, contribute, and grow.

The scale was small. The purpose wasn’t. Momentum came not from expansion for its own sake, but from staying true, offering opportunity without condescension, and support without limits.

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The ALULA Flock

ALULA Takes Flight: TVS Evolves to Strengthen Community and Impact

What began nearly sixty years ago as a small community effort to create meaningful work for local residents with disabilities has grown into a nationally recognized leader in inclusive employment and mission-driven manufacturing. Today, that story enters a new chapter as Transylvania Vocational
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TVS Pre-ETS Receive Two National Awards

TVS Pre-ETS Team Wins National Recognition for Helping Students Succeed The Pre-Employment Transition Specialists (Pre-ETS) at TVS have received two national “Most Transformative Provider” awards from AVI Human Services, shining a spotlight on the impact the Pre-ETS are making in local schools.
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TVS Champions Impact Manufacturing: A Natural Fit for Purpose-Driven Brands

TVS is redefining what it means to build a business rooted in impact. With a mission-driven model and inclusive workforce, TVS is emerging as a natural partner for vision-driven brands seeking to scale their operations without compromising their values.
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Integrate Social Impact into your CPG Supply Chain

As the CPG industry evolves to meet rising expectations, TVS is helping brands integrate social impact directly into their supply chains.
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From Powders to Pouches: TVS Helps Brands Grow with Impact

TVS is expanding packaging possibilities for functional food and supplement brands with its diverse range of retail-ready formats—including encapsulation, bottling, sachets, and stand-up pouches.
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Disclaimer: Transylvania Vocational Services, Inc., is operating under the brand “ALULA”.

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