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‘A resounding success’: 11 students graduate from ProjectSEARCH – The Winchester Star

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Read Josh Janney of the Winchester Star’s feature on the 5th graduating class of ProjectSEARCH.

NW Works Receives Grant From United Way NSV

United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley, P.O. Box 460, Winchester, VA 22604 NW WORKS, INC. RECEIVES GRANT FROM UNITED WAY NSV FOR $8,200 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ellie Tahmaseb, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, NW Works 540-313-9446, ewilliams@nwworks.com WINCHESTER, Virginia (May 26, 2022) – NW Works, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $8,200Continue reading “NW Works Receives Grant From United Way NSV”

NW Works in Profile: Scott Laing

This month we are pleased to introduce our Training Coordinator, Scott Laing. Scott joined NW Works in March of 2018 and has nearly 20-years of experience in the field supporting individuals with disabilities and complex behavioral health needs.

CEO Update: Invest in NW Works

This December, CEO Debera Taylor asks our readers join us in leveling the playing field for adults with disabilities.

NW Works in Profile: Todd Devine

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Meet NW Works Board of Directors member Todd Devine. Learn about his passion for serving the disability community.

NW Works memorializes Knee family’s compassion, support

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About a year before he died on March 13 at the age of 85, retired Winchester Treasurer Walter H. “Skeeter” Knee planted a maple tree with his favorite person in the world, grandson Benjamin Walter “Benji” Knee. [Read the full article by Brian Brehm.]

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

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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 clients play important role in Trex’s daily operations

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WINCHESTER — At a time when businesses are struggling to find staff, NW Works Inc. has been a godsend. Just ask the folks over at Winchester-based Trex Co. Inc., a composite decking manufacturer that is so pleased with the 14 NW Works clients currently on staff, officials are talking about doubling that number in the near future. [Read More]Continue reading “NW Works clients play important role in Trex’s daily operations”

CEO Update: What H.R 2373 Means for You

The proposed Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act has been raising questions in our industry about the end of subminimum wage and what it means for people with disabilities. NW Works CEO Debera Taylor shares her thoughts regarding the bill and what it means for our clients and their loved ones.

12 students with disabilities graduate from ProjectSEARCH – The Winchester Star

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WINCHESTER — Twelve graduates celebrated on Friday after completing an internship program at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center.