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Evolve Magazine

Tourism In Volusia County

November 29, 2018 – Enjoy Volusia County when you visit Duvall. Flip through this month’s issue of Evolve, the business publication of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce to learn more. Duvall Homes is a Daytona Chamber member, and recognizes that what attracts families and guardians to Duvall is not just our residential supportive services and programs, but also the national appeal of the County of Volusia.

Tourism Visit Florida

Oceanfront beaches, great eateries and ecotourism – from the east side of the county to the west  – are just a few options to fill calendars of visiting families and friends all year round. Visit our great beaches; tour various springs and waterways; bike, jog or walk miles of natural and paved trails; select from any type of cuisine you can think of; visit historical landmarks, museums and more.

The best thing of all is that residents of Duvall Homes are fortunate to be able to visit the same attractions that 10 million people come to visit each and every year. (Florida Trend July, 2018.) After flipping through Evolve Magazine here, click on some of the great videos below, courtesy of West Volusia Visiting Center, to help fill your calendar when you plan your visit.

Old Florida, New Vibe

Wildlife in West Volusia

Explore Miles of Smiles in West Volusia

What’s Up in West Volusia

West Volusia Visitors Guide

Enjoy Volusia County when you visit Duvall. #TheDuvallDifference

 

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FLCHS Students Help Our Banners Sparkle For Gala

September 21, 2018 – Thank you Father Lopez Catholic High School students for your community service. For the second year in a row, FLCHS students helped clean our 16 seven-foot Duvall banners.

The two-sided pole banners collected dirt and debris while on display in downtown DeLand last August. Close to 20,000 vehicles (FDOTand pedestrians passed the banners each day along Woodland Blvd. and were able to view images of empowerment of those we serve. 

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Next week, the banners will be repurposed at Duvall’s 2018 Inspiration Gala so that family and friends can enjoy the sparkling smiles again.

Thank you to banner sponsors Reames Employee Benefits Solutions, Inc., Florida Hospital and Florida Public Utilities.

Past service from Father Lopez Catholic High School

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Media Shares Duvall News

August 24, 2018 – Duvall Homes is happy to be a part of this month’s Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce’s business publication Evolve Magazine.

Duvall HomesRead why the Daytona region is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country. With a lower cost of doing business and a highly skilled workforce, experts report that it is the perfect spot to relocate or expand your business. This is precisely why Duvall Homes selected this publication to place its 4th Annual Inspiration Gala ad! This, and to thank presenting sponsor Reames Employee Benefits Solutions, reception sponsors Florida Hospital DeLand and Florida Hospital Fish Memorial and entertainment sponsor Florida Public Utilities.

Join the community in being part of this exciting celebration before ticket prices go up Friday, September 7; the event will sell out. Watch video to learn about the live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, fine dining and inspiring program or go to DuvallHomes.org/Inspiration-Gala.

Duvall Bargain Thrift StoreOther places you’ll find Duvall stories this month are inside Aging Tree‘s Legacy, a great resource for seniors; the West Volusia Beacon’s 50 Something tab; in the PennySaver’s* Fun & Sun section, announcing Duvall’s Bargain Store Sidewalk Sale on September 8; and displayed along Woodland Blvd. in the historic downtown business district of DeLand in the form of 16 seven-foot long two-sided banners. [Banners: Jennifer’s Smile  |  Justin’s Smile]

The staff and residents of Duvall send a sincere thank you to Volusia County news outlets, including My News 13, Hometown News and Volusia Parent Magazine, who support the Duvall Homes 501c3 steadfast mission of empowering people with developmental disabilities through their provision of in-kind advertising and news coverage. We depend on it, and place great value in your recognition of the need to inform the public of the programs and services we provide to the community and the greater Central Florida region.

Thank you 2018 Inspiration Gala Sponsors

*The PennySaver was recently purchased by the Daytona Beach New-Journal

Posted by Lisa Habermehl

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Duvall Homes Was The Best Choice

July 24, 2018 – “We moved here from Georgia because it offered the best residential care and day training we could find for our son,” said Ruby Helton, mother of Jason who moved to Duvall Homes in 2010.

The Heltons discovered the Duvall difference when they first brought Jason to DeLand, Florida, eight years ago. They recognized that Duvall seeks to provide the highest quality of life and greatest level of independence for each resident by creating an individualized plan that includes opportunities for personal growth.

Jason, like all residents of Duvall, are provided with social experiences in the group home and community, which are key to living a life of independence and dignity that is nurturing and fulfilling. Several organizations, like the National Institute of Health, report that social connections help protect health and lengthen life. Whether with family, friends, housemates, neighbors or members within your community, getting involved with others influences our wellbeing.

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Being socially active in Duvall’s day training program provides additional opportunities for collective engagement. Participants are presented with varying circumstances to develop life skills and vocational skills at our Opportunities Enrichment Center.

Parents and guardians like the Heltons have turned to Duvall Homes since 1945 as they plan ahead for their own care and that of their dependent with special needs – both who are living longer.

Being close to an abundance of activities that surround us always surprises families and friends when they visit from outside of the area or state. Hidden gems like Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, Schley’s Bonsai and Deland Gardens are only 5 to 10 minutes from Duvall’s Glenwood campus. Learn more at Visit West Volusia and at DeLand Area & Community Resources. #VisitWestVolusia

Duvall HomesLearn more about the programs and services offered to people with developmental disabilities of varying abilities, by contacting Administrative Assistant, Lisa Herring, at lherring@duvallhomes.org or 386.734.2874 x119.  Lisa will put you in touch with the right support specialist to answer all of your questions so that you can discover more about #TheDuvallDifference and our 73-year-old legacy.

For state funding eligibility, contact Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities at APD.MyFlorida.org.

Posted by Lisa Habermehl

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