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News and Updates
News and Updates from MVLE
13 April 2012 | read more
Flyer to write Va Leg & US Congressional Represenative to support VA-DOJ agreement
23 March 2012 | read more
AT RISK: The Virginia - DOJ Settlement Agreement (Your Action Required)
5 Jan 2012 | read more
2012 Rally and advocacy day...
21 Nov 2011 | read more
President Obama signs bipartisan jobs bill for veterans...
1 Nov 2011 | read more
Ability Nation Scentsations teaming up with schools for unique potpourri fundraisers.
16 Sept 2011 | read more
APRIL PINCH-KEELER honored as NAPW professional woman of the year
5 Aug 2011 | read more
MVLE supports president Obama's push for wounded warriors tax credit
13 Dec 2010 | read more
Northrop Grumman Recognizes Suppliers, Employees for Continued Support of Its Socio-Economic Business Programs.
Annual Dinner Sponsors
thank you for your support!
This year's annual dinner is very special. It marks our 40th Anniversary and we both reflect back to a past of many remarkable achievements as well as look into an exciting future that holds many opportunities for the advancement of our cause. Find listed here some of the companies and individuals who are helping us celebrate this year's milestone:
Northrop Grumman
Gateway Strategist
April Pinch-Keeler and Gary Keeler
Enterprise Fleet Management
Joey McCracken
Union First Market Bank
Gay Shane
Franchise Well LLC
Brenda Walker
Boston Properties
Paul Seigle
Fibertek
Prudential
NW Works
Annual Golf Tournament 2012
Become a sponsor for our upcoming 9th Annual MVLE Golf Tournament at Springfield Golf & Country Club! This year we have an amazing pro showing us stunning trick shots at hole 10: Josh Olson. Over the last fifteen years, Josh has consulted, produced and entertained in more than 1,000 golf events. During a Power & Trick Shot Show, audiences are amazed to see Josh hit a putter over 250 yards, swing a driver that is over 9 feet long, pop a golf ball out of his mouth and drive it 275 yards, and hit a ball 200 miles per hour through a piece of plywood. Finally, Josh goes for extreme distance when he uses his 145 mph club-head speed to blast drives over 400 yards and even the unthinkable 500 yards.
"I am always tinkering with something new," says Josh. "I usually work on new things while I warm up for a show - many of the shots I have hit actually come on the fly during a show." He is currently working on a trick that involves five volunteers tossing balls simultaneously from different directions. For details contact Paige Coffey at Paige@mvle.org.
Charitable Organization of the Month of April
"MVLE was named "Charitable Organization of the Month of April" by NEW, Networking Executive Women. That is great acknowledgement for our work and we are very pleased and grateful to NEW. Thank you! We are also happy we received the recognition in April, because April Pinch-Keeler is our President and CEO! Very fitting, right? Well, please go check out NEW's website at http://www.networkingexecutivewomen.com."
Springfield MVLE Helps Wounded Warriors Find Jobs
Watch this clip about MVLE and how we change the lives of people with disabilities and wounded warriors. Together with our partners at the Powerband Consulting Group we started the "Working Warriors" initiative in 2011 and it is steadily growing. Click the link and watch the excellent report by Channel 9 reporter Peggy Fox and learn more about MVLE, Ability Nation Scentsations and Working Warriors …read more >>
More than 600 Celebrated 40 Years of MVLE
On Tuesday, October 18th, MVLE celebrated a special milestone in our history: the 40th Anniversary Annual Dinner. Together with more than 600 invited guests, dignitaries and benefactors we shared a terrific evening with great performances and emotional highlights. Board, executives and staff of MVLE recognized many of our supporters, sponsors and volunteers. One of the special moments was the address by Susan Cote, the speaker of the evening from our main sponsor and Mentor Northrop Grumman. read more >>
MVLE was founded in 1971 by parents of four adult individuals with disabilities seeking to create opportunities for their children. Incorporated in 1972, MVLE established itself at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church in Virginia to provide vocational and day support services. Through the years, MVLE has evolved into a specialized and technical training facility with multiple locations and various job opportunities. Despite merger attempts in the mid 90's, changes in leadership, and a
recession; MVLE has continued to expand its community partners,diversify revenue streams, innovate rehabilitation and job training, win significant contracts, and increase the number of individuals we serve. Today, MVLE is an internationally accredited agency providing daily work opportunities and rehabilitation services to over 630 adults with
disabilities in more than 200 organizations. They have grown revenues from $5.6 million to $14 million. They have forged a U.S. Department of Defense mentor-protégé agreement with Northrop Grumman, increased sustainability through new business initiatives like AbilityNation Scentsations™ and formed new partnerships to diversify revenues. Independence and autonomy through meaningful, rewarding, and salaried jobs are the ultimate goal. With the support of individuals and their families, board of directors, stakeholders, volunteers, and partnerships with the private and government sectors; MVLE will continue to change futures, one person at a time.
Invest in the idea: Employment for People with Abilities Unrecognized
Become an MVLE Sponsor!
You can support MVLE's mission of meaningful employment for individuals of all abilities by becoming a corporate or individual sponsor/investor. MVLE offers several sponsorship opportunities throughout the year and we also recognize our supporters at events and on our website. The next MVLE event is in May of 2012: Our Annual Golf Tournament. For more information on how to become an investor in MVLE's mission, please contact:
Robert Peres
(571) 339-1324
Robert@mvle.org
Jill Eglé, leader, author, speaker.
Learn how Jill overcame the stigma of being "retarded" and became a powerful self-advocate and leader, working for The Arc of Northern Virginia. Her passion, dedication, trials and tribulations are captured in a book, "Jill's Journey, A Victory Over the R-Word." The proceeds from the book will support her efforts to keep up the advocacy fight to change laws and raise money so that people with IDD can live "A Life Like Yours."
Visit her site
Ability Nation
Scented Floral Products – Handmade by our Individuals
Ability Nation™ is a new endeavor of MVLE. Driven by our desire to "Create Futures One Person At A Time For People With Disabilities Through Employment And Support Services" MVLE, Inc. created the Ability Nation Scentsations™ line of scented floral products.
Working Warriors
Connecting Heroes to Corporate America
In cooperation with Powerband Consulting MVLE has created "Working Warriors", an innovative program that connects wounded warriors and returning veterans with civilian and government employers.
AbilityOne
Federal Government Partnerships
AbilityOne is a federal initiative that helps persons who are blind or severely disabled find employment with non-profit organizations that provide products and/or services to government agencies. MVLE is one of 600 community-based organizations in the AbilityOne nationwide network.