ABOUT US
 

All staff are qualified to work with client with Intellectual and/or Development Disabilities and receive training in the fallowing areas:

• CPR/First Aid

• I'm Safe, You're Safe

• Fall prevention

• Medication

• Age Related Dementia

• And many more

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CARF Accredited --The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of persons served

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A member of the Avery County Chamber of Commerce

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2023 Best of the Best Winner

• Best Civic/Community Organization

• Best Place to Work

• Best Non-Profit

• Best Assisted Living

• Best Thrift Store

• Best Place to Find a Bargain 

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Executive Staff

 

Dale Trivette

Executive Director

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Tasha Buchanan

Executive Assistant

 

 Lori Singleton

Program Director

 

 Ken Staton

Corporate Compliance Officer

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Yellow Mountain Enterprises

Day Program Staff

 

Carol Holden

Jenny Kilgore

Mayland Community College

Adult Ed. Life Skills Coordinator

 

Rena Hensley

Lead Vocational Assistant

 

 Stephanie Roark

Vocational Assistant

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  Renee Ingram

Vocational Assistant

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  R. Bryan Anthony

Vocational Assistant

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Heather English

Supported Living Assistant

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 Beth Clark

Trophies and Tee's

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Jean Buchanan

Client Chef

Avery County Group Home

Group Home Staff

Natalie Buchanan

Residential Supervisor 

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Julianna Kopczynski

Saturday/Sunday Assistant 

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Stephanie Roark

Monday Assistant

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Susie Smith

Tuesday Assistant

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Heather Grant

Wednesday Assistant

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Angie Carver

Thursday/Friday Assistant

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Madison Cummings, Elaine Crane, & Billie Jean McGuire

Residential Substitute 

Yellow Mountain

Treasure Box  Staff

Justin Turbyfill

Thrift Store Manager

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Brenda Coffey

Thrift Store Vocational Assistant

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Sauleta Braswell

Part-Time Store Assistant