FVO Solutions, Inc.

09/22/2020

Featuring an award winning beach and historic bridge, Bahia Honda State Park at mile marker 37 in the Florida Keys has become a favorite destination for visitors to our island paradise. The park, encompassing over 500 acres and an offshore island offers some of the best snorkeling and beach combing in Florida. The perfect and quiet getaway for the entire family. Come on down and visit us. We can’t wait to share our park with you!

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01/31/2020

There seems to be a great trend developing here! “When Myer was born, he suffered trauma to his brain and as a result, has had to overcome the challenges of having development issues with social and learning skills. Through his personal experience dealing with these obstacles, Myer had the idea to also provide job training opportunities to people who have special needs like himself.”

Camden Myers, a 9 year old entrepeneur, has just opened his own coffee shop with a staff full of students with disabilities from schools in the community.

01/24/2020

FVOS plans to serve 154 unduplicated individuals with disabilities this fiscal year. All of our clients have developmental and other disabilities that make it hard for them to secure and retain stable employment. Their disabilities include autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual deficits, learning disabilities, Fragile X Syndrome, traumatic brain injury, etc. Many of our participants have multiple challenges, including physical disabilities and complex health issues. We are proud of our commitment to providing jobs for people with disabilities!

01/20/2020

Human rights are for everyone, and we still have a long way to go on our journey. Here are 10 quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that are relevant to human rights and disability awareness.

As I plan for my children’s future, I find myself returning to Dr. King's lessons for guidance. Human rights are for everyone, and we still have a long way to go on our journey. Here are 10 quotes from Dr. King that are relevant to human rights and disability awareness.

01/17/2020

Customers of The Budding Violet craft store and Red, White and Brew coffee shop in Rhode Island will find a welcoming space for visitors of all abilities. The business was inspired by owner Sheila Coyne’s family experiences with autism. Her son, Michael, has autism, and at 23, when he had trouble finding employment at local businesses, the family decided to take matters into their own hands.

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Customers of The Budding Violet craft store and Red, White and Brew coffee shop on Great Road will find a welcoming space for visitors of all abilities.The store, scheduled to open this weekend, carries crafts, furniture and other handmade items from local vendors and offers c

12/24/2019

Warmest Wishes for the Happiest of Holiday Seasons from FVO Solutions!

12/19/2019

Marcial and Sofia came to our Vocational Training Services (VTS) program with some work experience from our Direct Employment/Work Activity Program, but wished to explore jobs in other fields. With the supporot of the FVOS team, Marcial and Sofia were able to secure paid internships with Marshall’s this year. Now they are responsible for unpacking and shelving new inventory and maintaining store layouts that are clean, organized, and inviting to customers! In their own words:

“[VTS] provided me an opportunity to learn more skills and allowed me to build new friendships which helped with my confidence and social skills."- Sofia

“I speak to customers at my internship at Marshall's and I feel like I've gotten over that fear of speaking because I have to provide customer service. [FVOS] also helped me get over my fear of meeting new people and helping them."- Marcial

We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us in supporting people like Marcial and Sofia by giving to FVOS this holiday season. Creating more stories like Marcial and Sofia’s is not possible without the help of community members like you. We truly appreciate your gift!

12/16/2019

At the Pasadena Civitan event honoring employers of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Lou Quismorio, the owner of The Flowerman, was recognized with an award for employing FVO clients. Congratulations and thank you, Flowerman! Pasadena Civitan is an organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

12/12/2019

2019 has been a busy year for FVOS with the successful launch of a new program called Vocational Training Services (VTS), which creates unique job skill training curriculums for individuals who have limited or no work experience. The VTS program has already made successful internship placements! We sincerely hope that you will consider joining us in supporting the VTS program at FVOS by giving to us this holiday season. http://www.fvosolutions.com/donate

11/26/2019

According the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was more than twice the rate of those without a disability last year. Bitty & Beau's Coffee of Charleston, SC, is one of many companies that are fighting this troubling trend. Bitty & Beau’s is a coffee shop run entirely by people with Down syndrome, autism, or cerebral palsy. All employees have a disability, and all managers have degrees in special education. Now Bitty & Beau’s has started a program at a local high school to help students with disabilities get ready for life after school. https://www.live5news.com/2019/11/01/high-school-students-with-disabilities-get-new-kind-job-training/

11/19/2019

For over 50 years, FVO Solutions, Inc. has created jobs that have changed thousands of lives. Consider the life changing impact a job makes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, wounded warriors, and former foster youth. Join us in our mission to create jobs for people with barriers to employment - want to find out more about how you can help? Contact us!

As a nonprofit social enterprise FVO Solutions, Inc. has for over 50 years created jobs that changed thousands of lives. Consider the life changing impact a ...

11/11/2019

Veteran’s Day is a special day for the brave men and women who have stood up to protect our country, our rights, families and our Freedom. FVO is proud to help our wounded warriors with employment support. Consider the life changing impact a job can have - support FVO Solutions now in our mission to create jobs for people with barriers to employment!