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For the second year, the Dungarvin Wilmington (NC) team has helped raise donations for the “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive for Communities in Schools of Cape Fear. The drive, conducted in July and August, collects new school supplies for students in New Hanover and Pender Counties. Our Dungarvin NC team pulled together to donate back packs, paper, folders and other essential materials to the cause. After collection, the items are sorted and distributed to students in need through social workers in the county schools.
Employees at Dungarvin Oklahoma have lots to celebrate! Recently, they were treated to a luncheon celebrating the contributions each makes to help support people with disabilities. The event also celebrated those with Milestone anniversaries this year. Read the blog below to find out why hot air balloons were the theme of the party, as well as who from Dungarvin’s National Central Office turned out to be a surprise Karaoke talent. Congratulations to all of our colleagues at Dungarvin Oklahoma. We’re honored to celebrate you!
Dungarvin staff in North Carolina enjoyed delicious food and stunning views of the sea during the 2025 ACI-Dungarvin Milestone Event at the Oceanic restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. The occasion honored 25 employees who have been with ACI-Dungarvin for 10, 15 and 20 years. Learn more about the event in the blog below. “We have some very dedicated, compassionate people on our staff … they’re very serious about what they do in helping and supporting people with disabilities,” said ACI-Dungarvin State Director Rita Barnes. Congratulations to our stellar staff in North Carolina! We are thrilled you had this wonderful event to celebrate the great work you do each and every day.
In another example of how Dungarvin lives up to its mission to respect and respond to the choices of people in need of supports, the Connecticut team will soon offer an array of Remote Supports to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who live on their own or with a guardian. This new service uses technology, such as sensors, to monitor both an individual as well as home conditions for safety and well-being when an individual is home alone. Dungarvin answered the State of Connecticut’s call for local providers to develop Remote Supports and participate in the pilot project this month. Read the blog below to learn about this new service and how it can support greater independence.
“Dumbfounded, humbled” and “honored” were the words Rose Musgrave used to describe how she felt when she found out she won the ANCOR DSP of the Year Award for Indiana. Rose is one of seven Dungarvin DSPs around the country who were recognized as outstanding professionals in our industry for their states. Each was honored during the ANCOR Connect ’25 conference in San Diego in April. Rose, it was wonderful meeting you and speaking about the strong bond you share with the three women you support. This fact became particularly evident when we checked in with them and they had the following message to share: “We’re happy for you but when are you coming home?!” Congratulations, Rose! Your Dungarvin family is so proud of you!! 😄😊💘
Dungarvin is proud to honor Earlean Rivers, the 2024 ANCOR DSP of the Year Award winner for North Carolina! Find out why ANCOR chose to recognize Earlean as one of seven Dungarvin DSPs to win this prestigious honor for their states in blog below. Congratulations, Earlean! We are so happy you are part of the Dungarvin family. 💘🏆🎉
Feel good Friday alert! Jo Daley and her husband Brendan Hackett were struggling to care for their son Sean, now 20, who had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at age 3. "We had been in crisis for three years, trying to figure out a new treatment for Sean, whose behavior took a dangerous turn when he was 15," remembers Jo. "Dungarvin came into our lives at a time when we needed someone to tell us it was going to be OK." Enjoy full article at the link below.
Earlier this year, Dungarvin Direct Support Professional (DSP) Elaine Bahe was recognized as the #Ancor DSP of the Year for the state of New Mexico! Elain and six other Dungarvin DSPs from across the country were honored during the annual ANCORConnect'25 conference in San Diego. To learn what makes Elaine such an amazing DSP, see blog below. Congratulations Elaine on this remarkable and well-deserved achievement!
5 questions with Sylvia Vandroff, Kentucky Area Director
Cindy Lowe is a shining example of the success that can come from Family Home Provider Services at Dungarvin. Cindy has been at Dungarvin Kentucky for several years and supports Betand Sarah, assisting them to become healthier, happier and more involved in their communities.
