Capping off #DDawareness2026 by recognizing Love, one of our outstanding staff who continues #SupportingPeople with Developmental Disabilities!
With a smile always on her face, Love have a big heart that enables her to enjoy even the smallest of moments with the people she supports. Thanks Love!
Mandolin is another ardent supporter of individuals with developmental disabilities, as we recognize #DDawareness2026!
Mandolin stayed put for almost 30 hrs during 2026's snow-mageddon snowstorm in January while #SupportingPeople.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and we are recognizing our outstanding staff, Like Debra, who work day in and out to support individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
Debra recently stepped up when a one house unexpectedly lost staff.
#DDAwarenessMonth #SupportingPeople
Jay recently met with his friend, Todd Ferguson, and began his first lesson learning how to properly handle and train a therapy dog!
His dog’s name is Zeppo, and Jay has started hands-on work as he starts building foundational skills in handling and training.
#SupportingPeople
A big shout-out to all of our staff that stayed behind to support individuals in last week's snow-mageddon!
From shoveling snow to organizing their houses, our DSPs continue #SupportingPeople, no matter the conditions!
Our future VCS rock band members were happy to attend Band Together Pittsburgh's Christmas Party last night!
Everyone was still in the holiday spirit, despite the event being pushed into January! Thanks to Band Together for putting on such a wonderful event.
#SupportingPeople
All of us at VCS wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! We hope today is the most jolly day of all for you in 2025.
Here is our Christmas photo album full of fun moments from various regions of our organization!
#SupportingPeople
A generation of#supportingpeople lympics Athletes continues to grow here at VCS!
Robert won GOLD at this season's @sopa_3riversregion Bowling Tournament this past weekend!
Congrats, Robert! #SupportingPeople
Before Thanksgiving, we made sure to give thanks to our second cohort of NADSP certified staff.
At our second edition of this luncheon, each of them recieved a t-shirt, and some told incredible stories about how their certification reinforces their ability to continue #SupportingPeople.
Better late than never for a Trunk or Treat!
Due to stormy conditions on the 31st, Our North West region Trunk or Treat was pushed into November.
That didn't stop the fun though! A spooky night of trick or treating was had!
#SupportingPeople
Josh was able to purchase a new RC Plane through our McCarthy Fund!
The Valley Community Services McCarthy Fund enables people like Josh to take trips and fund hobbies that otherwise wouldn't be possible.
Click "Donate" on our website to donate! Thank you for #SupportingPeople!
Woman in a red sweatshirt giving two thumbs up while sitting in a bowling alley with colourful bowling balls in the background.
Man in a black puffer jacket holding an orange bowling ball at the start of a bowling lane inside a brightly lit bowling alley.
Woman in a red hoodie selecting a pink bowling ball from the ball return at a brightly lit bowling alley with colourful cosmic-themed lane decorations.
Cara, Rosie and Gerald from our East Coast Supported Living Service recently enjoyed a day out at the bowling alley. Top scores all round for a fun experience! #SupportingPeople #Bowling #PositiveFuturesNI
Man in a blue sweater stands in a kitchen giving a thumbs-up next to a glass dish filled with a tomato-based baked meal.
Oliver, from our Mid Ulster Supported Living Service, loves cooking, so here he is rustling up a cosy dinner. Just the thing for an autumn evening! #Cooking #Autumn #SupportingPeople
Young man wearing a green textured hoodie and yellow headphones placing pink number 22 candles on a colourful sprinkle-covered birthday cake in a kitchen.
A slightly belated Happy Birthday to Calum, from our Lagan Supported Living Service in Belfast. He celebrated with a meal in McDonald's and this fantastic cake! #Birthday #Celebrate #SupportingPeople #PositiveFuturesNI
Already looking fondly back on summer!
A group from our central region drove all the way to Kennywood to cap off their community activities for the summer!
#SupportingPeople
Man and woman standing side by side, one wearing a gold chain necklace and a magenta dress, the other in a light blue shirt with an official ceremonial chain and name badge.
Woman wearing a decorative chain of office with a large medallion over a sequined top at an indoor event.
Some more pics from our 30th birthday bash in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Our CEO Agnes with Councillor Philip Campbell, Chair of Newry, Mourne & Down Council, who spoke at the event; and Rosie, who borrowed his chain of office for a moment in the spotlight! #SupportingPeople
We're wrapping up #DSPRW2025 with the best of the best!
Melissa Diehl is our overall Direct Support Professional of 2025!
She exemplifies dedication and perseverance in everyday challenges. She is always #SupportingPeople as well as any DSPs in her area.
Thanks for celebrating with us this week!
It's almost the end of @TheRealANCOR #DSPRW2025!
Our penultimate DSP of the year, in our CBS division, is Waylon Bish!
Her superiors found her very deserving of the title, as she has saved one house's schedule from call offs all year.
Keep #SupportingPeople, Waylon!
We'd like to recognize our 4th DSP of #DSPRW2025, Lisa Selbaugh, our ICF DSP of 2025!
7 months in, she has made an impression! She is always the first one to volunteer when #SupportingPeople out in the community.
Keep up the great work, Lisa!
Smack bang in the middle of #DSPRW2025!
Scott Warrick is our top 2025 North West Direct Support Professional!
He has shown staff how to build personal relationships with individuals, picks up shifts when needed, comes in early and never calls off.
Thank you for #SupportingPeople, Scott!
Day two of #DSPRW2025!
Meet Morgan Cooley, our South West Region DSP of the Year!
She has worked at any house that needed support, picking up shifts at a handful of group homes.
She was also recently promoted to a Lead position for her efforts!
Thank you for #SupportingPeople, Kait!
It's day one of #DSPRW2025!
We start the week by recognizing our Central Region DSP of the Year, Kait Mearkle!
Her superiors put it best: Kait is invested in #SupportingPeople. She engages in research to help them, and informs them of the consequences of their choices.
Thank you for everything!
The boys of summer in the South West region enjoyed their time at the Fayette County Fair!
#SupportingPeople
Calling one and all!
If you enjoy #supportingpeople to live their best lives and are in either Bedford or Butler counties, drop by our Indeed hiring event on August 4th!
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One of our North West region homes had a fun day out at the Big Butler Fair earlier this month!
#SupportingPeople
Christine, a program manager, takes an interest in the needs of her staff. She enjoys one-on-one conversations, so they can grow professionally.
She is a prime example of our exemplary staff. Thanks for your consistent dedication since 2015, Christine!
#SupportingPeople
