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Organization name: Extraordinary Ventures
Purpose/mission: EV is not a social program. Instead, we’re a company operating on a true business model to produce high-quality goods and services. From candle sales to dog walking, our businesses provide real solutions for the real needs of the community while simultaneously creating paid job opportunities for a neurodiverse workforce. Our goal for these endeavors is extraordinary—to enable every individual in our society the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, regardless of their intellectual and developmental abilities.
Population served: Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Services/programs/resources offered:
Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including the following ventures:
EV Gifts: The EV Gifts team creates handmade and artistic gift products including candles, jewelry, soaps, scrubs, lip balm and other treasures, available online and in select retail locations.
EV Laundry: EV Laundry offers top quality wash/dry/fold services with free pickup and delivery to students on UNC campus, local residents and commercial establishments. Our customers rave about our attention to detail and impeccable work.
EV Office Solutions: We manage regular mailing operations for dozens of small and medium-sized businesses in RTP, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and processes for fast and dependable service.
EV Pets: We’re a professional dog walking and cat sitting service with that personal touch! EV Pets assists owners throughout the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, areas.
EV Bus Crew: EV Bus Crew contracts with Chapel Hill Transit (CHT) to provide interior bus cleaning/detailing services for their fleet.
EVent Center: The EVent Center offers premium flexible space in a beautiful building for a variety of events throughout the year. We have space for your wedding, conference, business meeting or social affair with ample parking.
EV Community: The strength of our workforce is in the culture and community. EV is proud to offer activities and benefits for its employees, including art classes, picnics and lake excursions, an annual basketball camp for employees, and award-winning “Friday Night Live!” networking and social club sponsored by the company.
Costs/requirements to participate:
Apply online here: https://www.extraordinaryventures.org/employment-2/
How families can access more information if interested in pursuing:
Contact info: 919-967-1100, info@evnc.org
Social media sites:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extraordinaryventures/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EV_NC