Napa Valley Support Services

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Category: Community

How We Impact the Community

We provide employment services and training programs to increase the self-reliance of people with disabilities. We serve over 200 people annually within our three programs. Our work program provides employment support to over 45 individuals to identify, place, and maintain meaningful employment in the community. Our art gallery hosts art receptions and events to promote art sales for 30 neurodivergent artists, and our employment support facilitates self-discovery for over 70 individuals annually.

Our services are critically important because unemployment rates among disabled people are almost three times higher than the rest of our community. Of those with employment, people with disabilities are rarely promoted to better jobs, remaining stagnant for years with limited alternatives. Since 1972, We have stood with disabled employees in their fight to emerge from the shadows and create equity through employment opportunities, and we are determined to keep that momentum going. Our mission is to support quality of life for individuals with disabilities through a person-centered approach to self-discovery, community-engagement, employment, and education.

Testimonial

NVSS has provided my daughter Diane with the opportunity to fulfill her identity as a working artist as well as providing her with social settings to collaborate with other artists. She has resources as well as a safe and supportive environment with caring staff, and the gallery displays her artwork!

Linda Pidgeon, parent and advocate

What a $10 donation buys

Supplies resume paper, beading materials, or yarn for scarves and other artistic projects in the art gallery

What a $50 donation buys

Supplies landscaping tools such as new rakes, 12 book binding kits for crafting, or note cards for 10 artists.

Other Ways to Help

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Database assistance
  • Social media support
  • Art gallery reception volunteers
  • Handyman skills
  • Board committee volunteers
  • Dine and donate connections
  • Event volunteers

Wish List for Donated Items:

  • Art supplies
  • Craft supplies
  • Gas cards
  • Bus passes
  • Gift cards for Starbucks, Safeway, Target
  • Office supplies
  • Musical instruments
  • Paper towels
  • Resume paper
  • Gardening equipment

Business Partners

Brown Street Gallery

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Special Opportunity

Two lucky donors who donate over $75 to Napa Valley Support Services through CanDo's Give!Guide will be randomly selected to receive a custom gallery tour and $50 gift certificate to Brown Street Gallery.

Matching Funds

Bob and Heather Nations - Senior Helpers will match the first $1,000 in donations made to NVSS through CanDo's Give!Guide.

Board Committee Member Linda Pidgeon will match the seocnd $500 in donations made to NVSS through CanDo's Give!Guide.
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