Everas is happy to highlight our client Tim Burke who lives with Everas in one of our group home programs. Tim is a community volunteer at St. James AME in Hightstown, New Jersey, where every Wednesday he assists in the soup kitchen. Virginia Muse oversees the culinary program at...
Each year, Everas Community Services, Inc. nominates an employee for the Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award, which is sponsored by National Industries for the Blind, Inc. Nominees from all over the country are nominated for their diligent work ethic, leadership, and community...
Everas employees from throughout the organization attended the 33rd Annual New Jersey Association of Community Providers Conference on November 17th and 18th in Atlantic City. This annual gathering brings together professionals in the community providers field from throughout the entire state of New Jersey. This year's theme, "The...
Throughout the summer months, Everas sponsors a friendly competition among residential programs that we call, RecRevolution. The competition challenges the residential management team to plan person centered recreation events in the community for the people they support. The events can be group or individual, and are focused on introducing people to a new activity they may enjoy, participating in...
The hospital can be a frightening place, especially for children. Games and other activities can be a great distraction for kids who are receiving care in hospitals because engaging in play can take their minds away from fear and anxiety. Clients in Everas Community Services...
Tracey Suk has lived in her own apartment with support services from Everas since 1995, when she moved from the Vineland Developmental Center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kind hearted, vivacious and friendly, Tracey easily adapted to life in the community with increased...
Observed each October, National Disability Employment Awareness month celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates the public about the value of diversity in the workplace, inclusive of varied talents and strengths. This year, the theme of #InclusionWorks highlights what is possible when individuals with disabilities...
Each year, Everas Community Services, Inc. hosts a Board Staff Social to coincide with our first Board of Trustees Meeting. At this event staff are recognized for milestone years of service, their contributions to agency growth and development through serving on committees and as agency trainers,...
September 11th – 17th marked Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, in honor and recognition of the tens of thousands of workers who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in communities nationwide. Direct Support Professionals are on the frontline, providing services that enable people to have and make choices about their daily lives, live in the...
Fall has arrived, but summer memories still linger as we begin to enjoy the cooler weather and all things pumpkin spiced. Before we jump head first into this season's activities, we wanted to share some highlights from our busy summer at Everas. In addition to...