Emory Valley Center

11/28/2025

🏃‍♂️✨ Ready… Set… SAVE! ✨🏃‍♀️

The Operations Team at EVC is lacing up for our Virtual Movement for All 5K, which will take place in January, supporting Emory Valley Center and YOU can join the fun!

💥 Black Friday Deal is ON!
Register before December 1st and snag our lowest price of the season. After that, the price takes off faster than our 5K participants! 😉

This 5K is for all abilities, all ages, all movers! Whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll. Come be part of something meaningful, festive, and FUN! ❤️

🎁 Don’t wait, grab the deal, mark your calendar, and let’s make movement happen for everyone!

You can register for the Virtual 5K through this link
https://pci.jotform.com/form/252456199475066

Please click the link to complete this form.

11/27/2025

The team at Emory Valley Center took a moment to share what they’re most thankful for this season. From all of us at EVC, we wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving!

We’re grateful for our staff, the individuals we support, and the incredible community that surrounds us. Enjoy a wonderful and safe holiday! 🦃🍁

11/26/2025

From all of us at Emory Valley Center, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Our administrative office will be closed November 27th and November 28th.

11/25/2025

🎄☕ Mark your calendars! ☕🎄
Join us on Tuesday, December 2, from 8–9 AM for the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Edition of Coffee & Commerce!

Emory Valley Center is thrilled to host a festive morning packed with:
✨ Networking
✨ Music
✨ Photos with Santa
✨ Breakfast
✨ Plenty of holiday cheer

Kick off your morning—and the holiday season—with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅🎶🎁

11/24/2025

We’re Hiring at Emory Valley Center!

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals maximize their abilities. We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our mission-driven team — and we’re excited to offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus for Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions!

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with purpose, apply today!

For more information, visit:
https://apply.workable.com/emoryvalleycenter/

Or contact our HR Department:
Kim Jeffers-Whitaker
kim.jeffers-whitaker@evcmail.org

11/21/2025

Today we celebrated Emory Valley Center’s Thanksgiving Luncheon, and what a wonderful day it was! We are so thankful for the time spent with our incredible staff and the individuals we support — nothing brings people together quite like delicious food and great company.
A special thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield for volunteering and helping our staff serve this meal. Your support made the day even more meaningful.
We hope everyone has a warm, joyful, and memorable Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃

11/20/2025

At Emory Valley Center, Inclusion Matters!

At Emory Valley Center, inclusion means everyone is valued, loved, accepted, and welcomed—no matter their appearance, abilities, or differences.

This beautiful video, created by some of the youngest members of EVC, reminds us just how important true inclusion is.

We’re proud to celebrate a community where everyone belongs.

11/18/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring at Emory Valley Center! 💚
Join a team that makes a meaningful difference every day by helping individuals maximize their abilities. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals who are passionate about our mission — and we’re offering a sign-on bonus for all DSP positions!

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career with purpose, apply today!

For more information, visit our direct website:
https://apply.workable.com/emoryvalleycenter/

Or contact our HR Department:
Kim Jeffers-Whitaker
kim.jeffers-whitaker@evcmail.org

11/17/2025

📣 Check out Emory Valley Center’s November Family Newsletter!
Stay up to date with upcoming events, program highlights, community stories, and all the great things happening this month.

👉 Take a look and stay connected with everything EVC is doing to support our families and community!

https://www.emoryvalleycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/November-Family-Newsletter-FINAL.pdf

11/14/2025

We were proud to recognize outstanding staff members at today’s EVC Board Meeting.

Layla Fisher, Residential Director, and Catie Robinson, Residential Manager, recognized Patreese Poore, Home Manager, for her dedication and exceptional leadership.

Additionally, Brittany Cox, Early Learning Center Director, recognized Selah Waterhouse, Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher, for her commitment and positive impact in the classroom.

A special thank-you to Board Vice Chair Timothy Porter for joining us in celebrating these remarkable team members.

We are grateful for the hard work and passion each of these individuals brings to Emory Valley Center every day!

11/11/2025

Emory Valley Center extends our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served our country. We honor your dedication and sacrifice.
Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

What a wonderful turnout for our 70th Anniversary Breakfast this past Friday, November 7th!

It was an honor to spend the morning celebrating this incredible milestone with everyone who joined us.

A heartfelt thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor, The Maven, for their generous support. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Emcee, Gene Patterson, and all of our outstanding speakers: Naomi Asher (The Maven), Becky Dodson (Past Board Chair), Ray Smith (Oak Ridge Historian), Jim Dodson (Oak Ridge Mayor Pro Tem), Randy McNally (Tennessee Lt. Governor), and our very own Jennifer Enderson (Emory Valley President).

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and support Emory Valley Center’s 70 years of inclusion — we couldn’t have done it without you!