MARVA Workshop

Abilities Unlimited Inc. (AUI) is a center based program that serves persons with developmental disabilities. Our nonprofit organization was established in 1961 to train and seek employment opportunities for those we serve. We offer pre-vocational services including Work Activity Program, Adult Development Program, and Pre-Employment Transition Services. We are a vendor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) for Supported Employment & E 1st, and we are a vendor for Social Security's Ticket to Work program. You can contact AUI to determine eligibility of services at 501-767-8400, or referral sources that include Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Local Schools, and Behavioral Health, & Community Services. We also offer support and follow-up services to those trainees that are placed on jobs. Some of the jobs/training presently performed here at AUI are assembly, packaging, quality assurance, material handler, equipment operator, retail sales, and life skills classes.

The River Valley Shelter is a nonprofit organization located in Russellville, Arkansas, dedicated to providing secure and confidential temporary shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Committed to empowering individuals and the community, the shelter promotes healthy relationships and compassion while nurturing self-determination through holistic advocacy and trauma-informed services. In addition to immediate shelter, the River Valley Shelter offers a range of support services, including crisis intervention, housing assistance, legal services, and community education. Their mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by fostering an environment of respect and compassion for all survivors, regardless of their background. Generated from the website