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A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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Hello Friends of Vocational Visions,
I hope you have all had a wonderful summer, with time to get away and spend time with family and friends. It might still feel like summer for a month or two, but we are busy preparing for important events this autumn. During the week of September 11th-15th, we will be honoring the work of our staff during Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) week. Every year around this time, DSPs around the country are honored for the critical work they do. At Vocational Visions, we have the most caring and dedicated staff anywhere (not that I am biased), and we want our staff to know how much we appreciate them. Throughout the week we will have a series of fun celebration events, including treats, gifts, prizes, raffles, and a cookout, all to show our profound gratitude that our DSPs have chosen to work for our organization and can make a difference every day by supporting people in our programs.
Also in September, we will be launching our “Open Doors” campaign to raise awareness and funds to further our mission, to expand opportunities for people we serve to participate in their communities through paid or volunteer work, skill development, safely accessing transportation, and recreational events. Your support for these efforts will allow us to enhance the expertise of our staff, bring more people into our programs, and expand our reach to serve more communities in Orange County.
From all of us at Vocational Visions, we thank you for caring about the people in our programs and for supporting the work that we do. Your partnership allows us to develop opportunities for people we serve and to improve programs by expanding the expertise of our staff. More information about the “Open Doors” campaign will be coming in a few weeks, so stay tuned!
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Day Training Activity Center (DTAC) - Pala |
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The DTAC Pala program recently acquired a new volunteer site, Second Harvest Food Bank, with the support of our Volunteer Coordinator, Niv Nozari. Second Harvest Food Bank provides dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food, creating a foundation for community health. Our group of volunteers assists with various tasks at the food bank’s distribution center in Irvine, including making produce bags, packaging food items, and cleaning. Our group is grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community! |
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Clubhouse is the place to be this summer.
We now have over 80 friends and have the best times!
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4th of July BBQ – Janine, Melody & Carlene |
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Craft time with Joy, Richard & Margot |
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August Summer Concert and BBQ with OC Elvis |
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Stop by and check us out.
We have monthly BBQ, birthday’s, bingo and karaoke
and so much more!
Cheers from all of us at Clubhouse!
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Want a great way to support the programs? Click on the link below and see what each program has on their "Wish List"
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A Message of Appreciation
I would just like to voice my appreciation to Rafael and the team from "Vocational Visions" for the fantastic job they do in maintaining the public restrooms at our city parks (Mission Viejo). Rafael and the team are thorough, friendly, cautious of safety AND ALWAYS SMILING when I see them. Very unusual especially for a task of cleaning and maintaining restrooms; one most of us would not want to do.
The park restrooms are definitely not left for them in the best condition (I can speak for the women's personally) especially after a day or weekend of sporting events or picnic/parties. But, this does not deter them from doing a great job and still always smiling.
I really hope you at the city recognize the great work that they do for us and appreciate them. I certainly do.
Take care,
Barb
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Vocational Visions Earns Top
"Platinum Seal" from GuideStar!!
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Funders look to GuideStar to verify and research nonprofits that are aligned with their priorities. They can validate nonprofits’ status and ensure compliance with Charity Check, the only solution that is 100% compliant with all IRS requirements. Funders use the profiles for research, due diligence, and, increasingly, as part of the grant application process.
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Vocational Visions Increases
Starting Pay Rate to $19 per Hour!
We are very pleased to announce that, as of June 1st, we will be increasing our Direct Support Professional (DSP) starting pay to $19.00 per hour! Starting wage may be up to $20.50 per hour depending on qualifications and prior experience!
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Like to make a donation to benefit Vocational Visions?
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Got an old car, truck, RV, boat, or even a plane you're looking to get rid of? Donate it to Vocational Visions! It's quick and easy, and we handle the pick up and paperwork at no charge to you. Plus, you can get a tax deduction once your donation sells, and all proceeds benefit Vocational Visions. Win-Win!
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50th Anniversary Gala April 13, 2024 |
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Vocational Visions celebrates its 50th Anniversary April 13, 2024
at the beautiful Aliso Viejo by Wedgewood event center.
Mark your calendars!
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BUY GROCERIES AT RALPHS
EARN DONATIONS FOR VV
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Shop for your groceries and earn donations for Vocational Visions! Simply link your free Ralphs Grocery Store shopper's card account to Vocational Visions as part of this program:
Then, swipe your shopper's card (or enter your associated phone number) during the checkout process and Ralphs will make a quarterly donation to us on your behalf.
It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up. Click on the link above or the image below to sign up and make a difference in an unassuming but important way.
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Purchases excluded from earning a donation include: alcohol, tobacco, pharmacy, postage stamps, gift cards and gift certificates, CRV, fluid milk and milk products, lottery and promotional tickets, fuel and fuel center purchases. |
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