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Opening the Doors
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Opening the Doors

Opening the Doors

Dannon G. Herolaga, Polk/Marion County Employment Consultant

Recently, Dannon G. Herolaga, one of MV Advancements’ rising Employment Consultants, was checking in with Amanda McDonald, an individual he supports who works part-time in Dallas, OR. They met at a Starbucks and chatted, caught up, had a coffee and a bagel, then got up to leave. As the two walked out the door, a man hurried to catch their attention.

His name was Mike, and he had overheard Dannon during the meeting and was impressed by the difference he was making for Amanda. Mike was beyond inspired by what he saw and […]

Opening the DoorsGeorgiaConrad2023-09-26T13:23:31-07:00

The Happiest Place on Earth
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The Happiest Place on Earth

The Happiest Place on Earth

What is your passion? Whether it be knitting, fishing, or collecting sports cards, we all have that one thing that fuels us!

We would like to introduce you to Bill. Bill has been connected to MV Advancements for nearly four decades. He started with supported employment services at our former wood products division in Amity, where he worked for many years, before retiring in the early 2000s. In retirement, Bill has been able to get involved with our Day Support Activities (DSA) program. Whether it’s a trip to the Oregon Coast or trips to Portland, Bill is up for an adventure. When it […]

The Happiest Place on EarthGeorgiaConrad2023-05-12T03:09:55-07:00

Mid-Valley Wood Products closes after 50 years of operation
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Mid-Valley Wood Products closes after 50 years of operation

Mid-Valley Wood Products closes after 50 years of operation

Mid-Valley Wood Products in Amity, owned and operated by MV Advancements (MVA) for over 50 years will be closing at the end of the year. Founded by Margaret Reavis Larsen and a group of families in 1966 to provide work opportunities for adults who experience a disability, it was one of the first employment options for people with disabilities in the state of Oregon.

Wood Products was created to provide jobs for people with disabilities and it grew from providing employment for 5 individuals in 1966 in a small workshop in Amity to providing employment for over 30 people. With recent […]

Mid-Valley Wood Products closes after 50 years of operationGeorgiaConrad2018-09-18T13:35:39-07:00

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!
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Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!

October’s Employee of the Month

Jonathon Bloomer from the Wood Products Division. Since his first day, Jonathan has taken his training instructions and safety from supervisors to heart. When redirected on production issues, he does everything in his power to follow the standards of the company and make sure his quality meets these standards. Jonathan is willing to try new jobs and is a great team player.

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!Georgia Conrad2018-02-21T11:40:39-08:00

Mid-Valley Wood Products – An Outstanding Run

Reprinted from the Winter 2014 newsletter

By Bob Dobson, Foreman

I would like to take the time to express my view and opinion of our safety record. I have heard many people voice their sadness of our “LOSS” and that they hate the fact that our record has come to an “END”. For those that think in those terms, I’m afraid they won’t understand how I look at this as a time of celebration and the start of a new challenge.

First of all I would like to congratulate the Wood Products team on reaching 7,741 days without a time loss accident! Now […]

Mid-Valley Wood Products – An Outstanding RunGeorgia Conrad2015-07-01T00:51:20-07:00

Opening the Doors

The Happiest Place on Earth

Mid-Valley Wood Products closes after 50 years of operation

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!

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