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Through our Residential and Vocational Services, Village Community Services helps people who have disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and/or to find and sustain employment. We also offer the Village Music and Arts and Voices of the Village music programs for people with developmental disabilities and their friends, family, and community.

10/30/2026

As October and National Disability Employment Awareness Month come to a close, we're celebrating the people and community partnerships that make meaningful employment possible for our VCS clients!

At Village Community Services, our Employment Services team works tirelessly to help individuals with disabilities discover their strengths, develop job skills, find meaningful employment, and build greater independence. From job preparation and training to ongoing workplace support, their dedication makes a difference in the lives of our clients every day.

A special THANK YOU to our incredible Employment Specialists and the many local businesses that open their doors to our clients. Your encouragement, patience, and willingness to provide opportunities help create a community where everyone has a chance to contribute and succeed.

Congratulations again to McDonald's of Stanwood - our 2026 Employer of the Year! We're proud of our clients, our team, and the wonderful community partners who make this work possible!

Learn more about VCS Employment Services: villagecommunitysvcs.org

10/29/2026

Another wonderful community connection for our VCS client, Chris! 👏🏽📿 Chris has been enjoying his time with the Tulalip Tribes Senior Center Beading Club, where he's developing his skills and creating beautiful Native American jewelry that celebrates his heritage.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the wonderful ladies of the beading club for welcoming Chris into their group, sharing their knowledge, and encouraging his creativity!

These opportunities to connect with others, explore personal interests, and build new skills are such an important part of what we do at VCS. We're thrilled to see Chris doing something he loves!

10/26/2026

We have so much gratitude to our friend Todd Fahlman, the owner of RealtyOne Group Orca, who not only assists VCS with our housing needs, but also serves as one of our incredible community employers to VCS clients. Here's what he had to say...

Thank you, Todd! You are an inspiration, a wonderful community member, and an incredible friend to VCS!

Learn more about our Employment Services at: villagecommunitysvcs.org/programs/employment-services

10/26/2026

A big THANK YOU to the wonderful ladies of Mending Hearts at the Camano Center for opening their doors and arms to our VCS client, Chris! 🪡💛🫶🏽

This talented group creates quilts and comfort bags for children in need, and over the past year, they've welcomed Chris into their circle, helping him develop his sewing skills and create clothing that celebrates his Native American heritage.

Building skills, exploring interests, and developing meaningful connections within our community are such important parts of what we do at VCS. We're grateful to Mending Hearts for embracing Chris and giving him a place to learn, create, and belong!

10/25/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we're proud to recognize McDonald's of Stanwood as VCS's 2026 Employer of the Year! 💙

Hear from VCS Employment Services Director Kris Mecko and Employment Specialists Brenda Poitra and Connie Riggle as they share what makes this community partnership so special.

With VCS clients Chris and Jim proudly employed at this location, McDonald's is helping demonstrate the positive impact that inclusive employment can have on individuals and our community.

A big THANK YOU to the Stanwood McDonald's team for opening your doors, providing meaningful employment opportunities, and being such a valued partner in our mission!

10/23/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than by sharing some VERY exciting news! 👏🏽💛🍲

After a long search for employment, our VCS client Hazel has landed a job at Sandok Sa Palayok Filipino Restaurant in Arlington! And judging by that smile, she's pretty excited about it. 🤸🏾‍♀️🎉 So are we!

A HUGE thank you to Sandok Sa Palayok for opening their doors to Hazel and giving her the opportunity to work, learn, and grow. Community employers like you make such a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Employment is about so much more than a paycheck. It's about confidence, independence, belonging, and the pride that comes with having a job of your own.

And to our dedicated VCS Employment Services team, thank you for never giving up on helping our clients find their place in the workforce!

📣📍SHOW SOME LOCAL LOVE! Stop by Sandok Sa Palayok Filipino Restaurant at 3810 166th Pl NE in Arlington and support a wonderful local business that's making a difference in our community!

10/14/2026

A very special congratulations to our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, Nadine Cox! 🫶🏽💛🌟 Some people just have a way of making everything they touch a little better, and Nadine is certainly one of those people!

As both a member of our VCS family and our annual fundraising committee, Nadine gives so generously of her time, talents, and creativity. Whether she's sharing a new idea, putting her incredible design skills to work, or simply rolling up her sleeves to help wherever needed, Nadine is someone we can always count on.

Nadine, we hope you know just how much you mean to our VCS family! Thank you for all the heart, energy, and enthusiasm you bring to everything you do. This recognition is so well deserved, and we couldn't be happier to celebrate YOU! 🥂

Please join us in giving Nadine a big round of applause!

10/12/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Employer of the Year - McDonald's of Marysville! 👏🏽🌟💛 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and what better time to celebrate one of our incredible community employment partners!

Meaningful employment is about so much more than a paycheck. It's about confidence, friendships, independence, and the opportunity to thrive. We are incredibly grateful to McDonald's of Marysville for opening their doors to the individuals we serve, recognizing their abilities, and embracing inclusive employment.

Thank you for being such a valued partner in our mission!

10/10/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we can't think of a better time to celebrate the incredible impact that meaningful employment has on the lives of the individuals we serve! 👏🏽💛

Having a job is about so much more than earning a paycheck. It's about building confidence, developing new skills, forming friendships, feeling valued, and experiencing the pride and independence that come with being part of a workplace.

We're especially grateful for our incredible team of VCS Employment Specialists, who work tirelessly to help our clients find opportunities that match their individual abilities, interests, and goals. Their dedication, encouragement, and ongoing support make such a difference!

And to the many local businesses that have opened their doors and welcomed our clients into their workplaces, THANK YOU! Your willingness to give someone an opportunity can truly change a life, and we are so grateful for your partnership. 🫶🏽

Here's to celebrating our hardworking clients, our dedicated team, and the wonderful community businesses that continue to make inclusive employment possible!

If you would like to learn more about our Employment Services at VCS or if you're a local business and would like to learn more about becoming an employer, please contact us at 360-653-7752 or visit our website at: https://villagecommunitysvcs.org/programs/employment-services/

10/08/2026

We're excited to introduce you to one of the newest faces at VCS! Please help us give a warm welcome to Tamala Johnson Pearley, our new Director of Human Resources! 📣👏🏽✨

Tamala joins our team with a genuine passion for people and a belief that everyone deserves to feel supported, respected, and valued in their workplace.

A University of Washington graduate, she enjoys getting to know the people she works alongside, building strong relationships, and helping employees and leadership work through challenges together.

We're so happy to have Tamala as part of our VCS family and look forward to all she'll bring to our team. If you haven't had a chance to meet her yet, be sure to say hello!

Welcome aboard, Tamala! We're glad you're here!

Address

3210 Smokey Point Drive, Ste 200
Arlington, WA
98223

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13606537752

Website

http://www.villagecommunitysvcs.org/

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