QUARTER 2 | July 2024 | ISSUE NO. 13
Your Portal to VARC's Quarterly Updates
Message From Our President | CEO
Hi, folks! Welcome to this edition of our quarterly newsletter. What an incredible last few months its been here at VARC. I can't wait to share with you what we've been up to.
We have some very exciting news to share, if you haven't already heard. Our teams have been fast at work welcoming over 250 new folks to the VARC family as of July 1st! Keep reading to learn more.
In addition, we've developed a new initiative within our Supported Employment Program to recognize local businesses that have committed to hiring individuals with varying abilities, and are thrilled to be celebrating these partners.
These great accomplishments and more are all due to our highly innovative, dedicated, and truly wonderful staff here at VARC. Enjoy this edition, and we are so grateful to be serving you!
Elizabeth Filter
President | CEO of VARC
Organization Announcement: Careers Industries Integrates with VARC
RACINE, WI—VARC is thrilled to announce the integration of Careers Industries, located in Racine and Burlington, WI, into the VARC family, effective July 1, 2024. This strategic integration represents a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to...
VARC's New 2024 Website is Launched
LA CROSSE, WI—We are incredibly excited to roll out VARC's newest feature—our new website! This revamped site, meticulously designed by our talented marketing team and expertly built by Elevate Media, beautifully showcases VARC's new branding. Featuring bright sunrise colors, organic shapes, and a modern aesthetic, the new design perfectly reflects our vibrant spirit and...
The Good Bean Welcomes a New Café Manager
LA CROSSE, WI—Chad Ravens is the newest face at VARC's Recovery Café The Good Bean. You can find him five days a week inside the Coulee Recovery Center, mentoring baristas..
VARC's Supported Employment Business Partners Awarded Inclusive Employer Status
Nearly 25 businesses in central Wisconsin received VARC's Inclusive Employer Award for their commitment to inclusivity in the workplace. This esteemed roster of organizations are active partners in VARC's Supported Employment Program, dedicated to providing employment opportunities to...
Viterbo's Servant Leadership Conference
We proudly sponsored Viterbo University's 2024 Conference on Servant Leadership. VARC’s management team was thrilled to participate in the program, furthering the conversation about strong leadership principles and effective practices...
Preschool Childcare Center Hosts Applause Dance Classes
LA CROSSE, WI—The little ones at VARC's Preschool Childcare Center have been busy moving, tumbling and grooving this summer. Every Thursday they proudly host instructors from Applause Dance Academy to show...
IN THE NEWS: The Cheese Corner Gets Featured on News 8's Foodie Friday Segment
VARC's Ready Set Work! Graduates Ready to Take On Future Employment Opportunities
On behalf of VARC and the teaching staff at our Sauk Division, we are happy to announce that our most recent Ready Set Work! class has graduated! Congratulations to Dacora, Isaac, Tylor, and Dakotah for all their studious participation and hard work throughout this season's classes...
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