Hurricane Helene Impact Statement
To Our Valued TVS Partners – We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support we’ve received in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Your emails, texts, thoughts, and prayers have been deeply appreciated during this challenging time. Over the past few days, our primary focus has been the well-being of our TVS employees […]
TVS celebrates NDEAM 2024
Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) today announced it is joining the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment opportunities and celebrate the many […]
TVS, Dover Foods Expand Leadership Team
In this period of growth and evolution, Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) and Dover Foods are proud to announce the expansion of their leadership team. Recently, Chris Kelly, VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, and Mark Murphy, Chief Operating Officer (COO), joined the team, bringing expertise in quality, manufacturing, and finance. Kelly and Murphy’s leadership […]
James Rigsby Celebrates a Decade at TVS
James Rigsby is celebrating his 10th anniversary at TVS as a level III Material Handler. Over the last decade, James has gained experience and grown with TVS. “I have learned to adapt to new things and to have more patience,” he said. “I enjoy getting to provide needs for production. I really love everything about […]
TVS Staff and Artists Recognized at MARC Annual Awards Luncheon
Each year The Marketing Association of Rehabilitation Centers of North Carolina (MARC) collaborates to host the “Annual Awards Luncheon and Art Exhibit” and celebrates the opportunity for members to gather for meetings, awards, lunch, and overall togetherness. This year it was held at the Highland Lake Inn on October 14th, and nonprofits from across North […]
TVS Employee Giving Tree
Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) hosted the third annual “Give Back, Get Back” employee donation event over the last three months. This year TVS offered a new internal donation event! The TVS Giving Tree supported employees with children 18 years or younger, based on the traditional Angel Tree. “The Giving Tree was a way for us […]
DSP Karen Benson celebrates a decade at TVS
“How can someone be a breath of fresh air and take your breath away at the same time?” asks Program Director Carla Hill. “Karen is a bundle of energy that brings joy, light, and care to the people she supports and her coworkers. There is no one like her.” Karen Benson is celebrating her 10th anniversary at […]
TVS featured on 2023 Comporium Phone Directory
TVS was featured on the 2023 Comporium Phone Directory in Transylvania County. We are proud to have our story and mission shared with the community. The inside story reads: ABOUT OUR COVER When you take a trip to the grocery store, you may not think of it as a privilege. Instead, you’re probably asking yourself […]
Alicia O’Shields Celebrates a Decade at TVS
“Alicia is the happiest when she is able to get stuff done,” said friend and coworker Cathy Miller. “If she wants it, she goes and gets it.” From driving a forklift truck or pallet jack, to organizing ingredient set-ups, Alicia O’Shields is a jack-of-all-trades and does a little bit of everything at TVS. “Over the […]
Successful Art Showing for TVS No Limits Artists
During the month of April, the art exhibit “Just Passing Through” was shown at the Transylvania Community Art Council (TCArts) gallery. This annual show promoting the Transylvania Vocational Services (TVS) “No Limits” artists highlights a variety of subject matter, different medias, and lots of color. “At the Arts Council, we look forward to the “No […]