Michelle Kowalski
Lunch at Uptown
May 28, 2025
Community Engagement
VGS participants spent the afternoon exploring the beautiful Uptown area, followed by a relaxing lunch in the park. Outings like this support mental health and ...
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Alan
May 27, 2025
Participant Profiles
Alan started his VGS journey in a custodial role and made the transition to packaging and assembly in 2022. There were challenges when he first ...
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Lee Road Branch of Heights Libraries
May 18, 2025
Community Engagement
A group of our participants visited the Lee Road Branch of Heights Libraries. They explored The Heights Knowledge and Innovation Center and browsed their collection ...
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Cleveland Rocks and Beads
April 7, 2025
Community Engagement
Recently, our participants visited Cleveland Rocks and Beads then stopped by Starbucks! Outings like these helps build connections within our community and promote independence.
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Cleveland International Film Festival
April 2, 2025
Community Engagement
VGS is a proud Community Partner of with Cleveland International Film Festival. Our partner film this year is THE RIDE AHEAD, which follows Samuel, a ...
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Mitchell’s Ice Cream
March 10, 2025
Community Engagement
Our participants had a sweet time at Mitchell’s Ice Cream! They learned how ice cream is and sampled new flavors. Experiences like this highlight the ...
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Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals
March 7, 2025
Featured News
David Roustio from Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals – OADSP interviewed Susie, VGS President & CEO, and Laura, VGS COO for the Direct Line ...
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The Cleveland Art Museum
July 1, 2024
Community Engagement
VGS participants visited the Cleveland Art Museum to explore amazing art and learn about art accessibility.
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The Cleveland Public Library
July 1, 2024
Community Engagement
Our participants visited the Cleveland Public Library – Woodland Branch to explore new books and resources – a great opportunity to gain independence.
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Voinovich Bicentennial Park
July 1, 2024
Community Engagement
Our participants enjoyed a peaceful lunch by the lake – a soothing atmosphere can positively impact mental health and alleviate stress and anxiety.
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