Bridging the Transportation Gap
Unexpected injuries can create unexpected problems, one being transportation. Between doctors’ appointments and checkups, commuter costs can add up significantly, especially in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. ServiceSource, a local disability resource nonprofit, has teamed up with Diamond Transportation to alleviate stresses and create solutions to transportation needs. Joan Buckmaster can attest to the benefits […]
ServiceSource North Carolina Success Story
The team at MCAS Cherry Point is currently celebrating with one of their program participants, Bryan Bundy. Bryan has worked with ServiceSource for three years and has grown tremendously during his tenure in the program. In August 2015, Bryan set his sights on getting his driver’s license. He did not pass the exam during his […]
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Group Merit Award
ServiceSource North Carolina AbilityOne employees received the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Group Merit Award. The NIEHS Merit Award is the highest-level honor award that an Institute Director can give to employees. ServiceSource was recognized as the sole subcontractor awardee due to our support efforts with relocation to a certified “green” warehouse building. […]
ServiceSource’s Senior Service Success
On July 1, 2015, ServiceSource Inc. began providing support to seniors at Fairfax County Senior Centers. Through a contract awarded by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS), ServiceSource was able to provide these social inclusion services that emphasized adapted activities and case management for seniors. The ServiceSource program, formally known as […]
ServiceSource and The Home Depot Foundation Renovation Project: Ron
Ron Bladel, an honorably discharged Marine Corps sergeant, found Hurricane Irma relief in the wonderful volunteer efforts of Team Depot and ServiceSource volunteers. Ron uses a wheelchair. Irma destroyed his back- and side – yard, as well as vital ramps and handrails. The long list of rigorous tasks included dismantling and replacing destroyed fencing, installing wheelchair ramp […]