VARC Quarterly Newsletter | 2025 - Q2
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QUARTER 2 | August 2025 | ISSUE NO. 17
Your Portal to VARC's Quarterly Updates
Message From Our President | CEO
Greetings to our VARC friends and families!
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, we are excited to share the incredible achievements of our staff and clients across all our Client Services programs. Their successes inspire us and reinforce our commitment to continually uplift our employees and clients on their personal journeys toward independence, purpose, and connection.
Our event planning is in full swing, with our Golden Anniversary All-Staff Retreat, regional Business After Hours events, more free ExploreAbility trials, and exciting preparations underway for VARC's 4th Annual New Year's Eve Gala. If your organization is interested in sponsoring, attending, or participating in any way, we would love to hear from you.
It feels as though spring and summer have flown by, and we can hardly believe it. Our clients and staff have been actively engaged in a variety of activities, development opportunities, day trips, and celebrations. There’s no slowing us down—our mission is to embrace every moment and thrive, which is exactly what we've accomplished throughout April, May, and June.
Without further ado, please enjoy our updates!
Elizabeth Filter
President & CEO of VARC
VARC Celebrates 50 Years With All-Day Staff Retreat at Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells
WISCONSIN DELLS, WI—In a vibrant celebration of community and commitment to its mission, disability service provider VARC held its 50th Anniversary Staff Retreat at the picturesque Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells on June 5. The occasion brought together dedicated staff from all corners of the organization, pausing operations at thirteen locations to honor a remarkable milestone—half a century of unwavering support for individuals with varying abilities across southern Wisconsin.
Servant Leadership at VARC: Two VARC Officers Graduate From Viterbo Servant Leadership Training
LA CROSSE, WI.—On April 31, two directors from VARC proudly graduated with Nonprofit Leadership Development Certificates from Viterbo University, back at the start of May. Shelby Croell Neubauer, Director of Client Services, and Risa Ashton, Director of Program Development, marked this significant milestone by presenting their capstone projects alongside 14 other dedicated nonprofit leaders from the region.
Building Connections: VARC Hosts Business After Hours Event at Their Flagship Location
VIROQUA, WI.—On May 21, VARC welcomed a group of local professionals to their corporate office for Business After Hours. Attendees toured VARC's facility, mixed, mingled, sampled hors d'oeuvres, and received some excellent VARC swag to take home with them.
Don't miss your organization's chance to sponsor the 4th Annual VARC New Year's Eve Gala!
La Crosse, WI—The fourth annual VARC New Year’s Eve Gala Fundraiser is an exceptional opportunity for businesses to associate themselves with a worthwhile cause of supporting the enhancement of the lives of children and adults with disabilities. It’s a chance to enhance your brand image, network with influential individuals, gain media exposure all while enjoying an evening of fine dining, and entertainment. Most importantly, it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Celebrating Client Successes: VARC Client Services Shines in Quarter 2
Each day, we are privileged to be part of our clients' stories, providing support that empowers them to reach their goals. The achievements we've tracked this quarter highlight the depth of our community's resilience and determination. Let's take a closer look at the impressive figures that showcase our collective efforts.
