VSW

VSW VSW is a 501(c)(3) community based non-profit

First, we provide job opportunities for adults with disabilities who are historically a group that is overlooked for employment. Also, we help the vendors/customers who provide these jobs to the Workshop by producing a quality product at a cost-saving to them.

Too often society focuses on limitations.At VSW, we focus on:✔️ Strengths✔️ Possibilities✔️ Talents✔️ Leadership✔️ Poten...
05/31/2026

Too often society focuses on limitations.

At VSW, we focus on:
✔️ Strengths
✔️ Possibilities
✔️ Talents
✔️ Leadership
✔️ Potential

There is greatness inside every person.

Our Monday Lifelong Learner class focuses on understanding the community around us.We will explore:🚒 Fire departments🚓 P...
05/30/2026

Our Monday Lifelong Learner class focuses on understanding the community around us.

We will explore:
🚒 Fire departments
🚓 Police departments
🏦 Banks
🚌 Transportation
🏥 Community supports
🍴 Restaurants and businesses

Because independence begins with understanding your community.

This summer, encourage your loved one to:✔️ Try something new✔️ Learn a new skill✔️ Join community activities✔️ Practice...
05/30/2026

This summer, encourage your loved one to:
✔️ Try something new
✔️ Learn a new skill
✔️ Join community activities
✔️ Practice independence
✔️ Meet new people
✔️ Build confidence

Growth happens through experience.

At VSW, we are moving beyond keeping people busy.We focus on:✔️ Real life skills✔️ Real friendships✔️ Real jobs✔️ Real c...
05/29/2026

At VSW, we are moving beyond keeping people busy.

We focus on:
✔️ Real life skills
✔️ Real friendships
✔️ Real jobs
✔️ Real community experiences
✔️ Real adult expectations
Adults with disabilities deserve opportunities that match adulthood.

That is the future we are building every day.

Tonight we laugh.Tonight we connect.Tonight we build community together.Summer Bingo Nights are officially back at VSW!C...
05/29/2026

Tonight we laugh.
Tonight we connect.
Tonight we build community together.

Summer Bingo Nights are officially back at VSW!

Come spend the evening with us.

TODAY IS COMMUNITY FRIDAY! 🎉Today we gather as a community.Lunch starts today at VSW and tonight we celebrate with:🎲 VSW...
05/29/2026

TODAY IS COMMUNITY FRIDAY! 🎉

Today we gather as a community.

Lunch starts today at VSW and tonight we celebrate with:
🎲 VSW SUMMER BINGO NIGHT 🎲

Bring a friend.
Bring family.
Bring yourself.

This is what inclusion looks like:
People coming together.

One of our newest Lifelong Learner classes this summer is:🔬 SCIENCE WITH JAMIE 🔬Hands-on learning.Real experiments.Real ...
05/29/2026

One of our newest Lifelong Learner classes this summer is:

🔬 SCIENCE WITH JAMIE 🔬
Hands-on learning.

Real experiments.
Real curiosity.
Real adult engagement.
Because adults never stop learning.

At VSW, education does not end at age 22.

WE ARE ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY. ❤️😭KANE COUNTY… YOU DID THIS.VSW has officially been voted a 2026 “ONE OF THE BEST” Philan...
05/28/2026

WE ARE ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY. ❤️😭

KANE COUNTY… YOU DID THIS.

VSW has officially been voted a 2026 “ONE OF THE BEST” Philanthropic Groups/Charities in Kane County!!!

For over 60 YEARS, VSW has stood as a place where people could COME AS THEY ARE.
And today, this community reminded us that the mission matters.

Every pancake served.
Every community lunch.
Every bingo night.
Every life skill taught.
Every job opportunity created.
Every volunteer hour.
Every donated dollar.
Every hug.
Every hard conversation.
Every moment somebody felt included instead of forgotten…

IT ALL MATTERS.

To our participants:
You are the heartbeat of this organization. You inspire us every single day.

To our families:
Thank you for trusting us with the people you love most.

To our staff and volunteers:
You give pieces of your soul to this mission every day.

To our community:
You continue proving that Kane County leads with compassion, inclusion, and love.

This award belongs to ALL OF US.

From the bottom of our hearts…
THANK YOU for believing in VSW.
THANK YOU for believing in people.
THANK YOU for helping us build a future where nobody gets left behind.

And trust us…
WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED. ❤️🔥

Batavia Chamber of Commerce Geneva, IL - Chamber of Commerce & Tourism City of Batavia, Illinois - Government Offices Valley Industrial Association

Tomorrow is the day!Come enjoy:🍴 Great food🎉 Great people🤝 Great conversation🎲 Evening Bingo funVSW is building communit...
05/28/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Come enjoy:
🍴 Great food
🎉 Great people
🤝 Great conversation
🎲 Evening Bingo fun

VSW is building community one relationship at a time.
You do not need to know someone with a disability to come.
Just come ready to meet amazing people.

05/28/2026

Excited to be teaming up .batavia and for an Inclusive Game Night

Adults of all abilities are invited to join us after hours for a fun night of board games, card games, and video games.

Adults of all abilities, along with their families and friends, are invited to join us after hours for a fun night of board, card, and video games. Guests who are comfortable participating independently are welcome to attend on their own. If you would benefit from extra support during the event, we kindly ask that you bring a caregiver or companion to ensure you have the best experience. Only participants need to register for this event. Caregivers do not need to be registered.

Note: This program is an after-hours event
https://gpld.org/event/16457064

Address

325 Main Street
Batavia, IL
60510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2pm
Friday 8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+16308792359

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