Independence for All
Read NW Works’ July 2021 CEO update by Debera Taylor, focusing on the importance of independence for the disability community.
NW Works in Profile: Laura Bancroft
When Laura Bancroft first began working at NW Works in May, it was more like a reunion rather than a new job. As a former Shenandoah Valley Community Residence employee, Laura was once again working with clients she worked closely with years prior. “It was the fun part of coming to NW works, I gotContinue reading “NW Works in Profile: Laura Bancroft”
NW Works in Profile: Jim Stevenson
Meet Jim Stevenson, our Director of Therapeutic Programs.
Pho Bistro continues mission of Firefly Cafe – The Winchester Star
WINCHESTER — A lot of hearts were broken on Sept. 30 when Firefly Cafe went out of business. Foodies lost a beloved lunch spot, and the clients and staff of NW Works Inc. lost a prime employment and job-training center for adults with developmental issues. The good news is a new restaurant, Pho Bistro Winchester, opened Feb. 4 inContinue reading “Pho Bistro continues mission of Firefly Cafe – The Winchester Star”
12 students with disabilities graduate from ProjectSEARCH – The Winchester Star
WINCHESTER — Twelve graduates celebrated on Friday after completing an internship program at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center.
Winchester internship program creates job opportunities for students with disabilities – WDVM 25
WINCHESTER, Va. (WDVM) — A graduation ceremony is an event to be celebrated especially for students in the Project SEARCH program as they enter the workforce.
NW Works in Profile: Howard Feldstein
Meet Program Manager Howard Feldstein and learn about how he supports NW Works!
Employment First!
Read NW Works’ CEO Debera Taylor’s monthly update for June 2021.
NW Works in Profile: Carly Stoliker
Carly Stoliker joins NW Works as our new Director of Development. The former Development Manager of the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, Carly holds a passion for both community outreach and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Growing up in Poolesville, Maryland, Carly got involved in the non-profit sector early. As a high school student, she completed anContinue reading “NW Works in Profile: Carly Stoliker”
ProjectSEARCH Students
Graduation season is upon us once again and we are thrilled to celebrate the 12 graduates of the ProjectSEARCH class of 2021. While students across the country navigated a mix of in-person and virtual schooling, the ProjectSEARCH students were in-person five days a week, completing three rotating internships from September to June at Valley Health’sContinue reading “ProjectSEARCH Students”
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