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NW Works in Profile: Tina Martin

Image of Tina Martin. A middle-aged caucasian woman smiles at the camera. She is wearing a brown jacket and her gray hair is pulled into a ponytail. In the background is a grassy field and a white building.

For the past 25 years, Martin has worked at NW Works, driven by her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. “[Our clients] enjoy having opportunities like everybody else….People are becoming aware of their value to society.”

Farm to Table dinner raises $25K for NW Works; funds will be used for a new music therapy program

Read the Winchester Star’s recap of our sixth annual Farm to Table event and view photos from the evening by Kimberly Needles. Thank you to all who attended!

NW Works in Profile: Jake Wharton

Image of Jake Wharton. A caucasian man wearing a black button up shirt and a gray blazer stands smiling at the camera. He has brown hair and a brown beard. Behind him is a forest.

Meet NW Works Facility Manager Jake Wharton. Wharton tells how he climbed the ranks at NW Works and what his hopes are for the future of the organization.

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”

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