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Stepping into 2026 As we step into a new year, Eagle Valley Children’s Home will proudly celebrate 80 years of serving this beautiful community. Since our founding in 1946, our mission has remained steadfast: to provide quality care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe, nurturing environment. For nearly eight decades, we have been more than a care facility—we have been a family. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure th

Milestone Anniversaries November 2025 Celebrating 100 Years of Service at Eagle Valley Children’s Home This November marks a truly remarkable milestone for employees at Eagle Valley Children’s Home— 100 years of dedicated service to our clients, service recipients and families this month . As we celebrate this achievement, we also honor all the extraordinary individuals whose dedication embodies the heart of our mission. Jason, Kelee & Rose are celebrating milestones anniver

CHRISTIANA'S GARDEN We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for Ahern and the Sorenson family for their generosity and time in creating Christiana's Garden. The beautiful fruit trees and vegetable bins are now part of a thoughtfully designed space that was truly transformed and add something so special to our grounds. This garden area is more than just a place to grow; it is a place to learn and connect. Our clients will take pride in helping to care for this space along

Best Places to Work - Northern Nevada 2025 Eagle Valley Children's Home is proud to announce its second consecutive nomination as one of the Best Places to Work in Northern Nevada by SHRMNN (formerly known as NNHRA). This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional work environment and dedication of our staff in providing outstanding care and support to the children and families we serve. The announcement was made during a glamorous gala held at the Atlantis Casino in

Today, our MAC department, led by the amazing Clark Voelker, put on a cute and entertaining play called "Searching for Gold." 🌟 The story followed two employees from the bullseye store who got sucked into another realm through a magical portal. During their adventure, they encountered mischievous leprechauns and daring pirates, all on a quest for hidden gold! 🍀🏴‍☠️ The play was filled with humorous moments and thrilling scenes as the characters navigated through enchanted

We are thrilled to announce that two of our dedicated Eagle Valley Children's Home employees, Kris & Dana, are participating in the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program for 2024-2025. This outstanding program is designed to cultivate and empower leaders within our community, and we are incredibly excited to support Kris (nursing department) and Dana (program coordinator) on this remarkable and memorable journey. There involvement not only highlights their comm

We recently came together to recognize and celebrate the outstanding commitment and service of four exceptional individuals who, together, have contributed a total of 85 years to Eagle Valley Children's Home. (Right to Left: Nicole, Donna, Jose and Jessica) Donna , our esteemed Executive Director, has been part of this organization for an astounding 30 years . Starting her journey as our Recreation Coordinator, Donna's passion and commitment led to her becoming our Program

Celebrating Excellence: An Evening of Honor at the Atlantis Casino in Reno Nevada! In the world of business, recognition is a form of validation that speaks volumes about an organization’s commitment to excellence. “It was an honor to just be nominated,” they say, and indeed it was. This sentiment echoed through the halls of the Atlantis Casino in Reno, where the gala event celebrated the achievements of businesses that have created exceptional workplaces. Even without receiv

It’s with immense pride and joy that we share the news: Eagle Valley Children’s Home is a finalist for the 17th Annual Best Places to Work in Northern Nevada 2024! This prestigious nomination is not just an honor, but a resounding endorsement of our dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment. As we proudly toot our horn for this special accolade, we reflect on the commitment of our team to our mission and values, which remain the foundation of our ach

We are proud to announce that our HR Manager, Dawn Morgan, and Executive Director, Donna Clark, recently attended a prestigious event celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in our community. This event also served as an opportunity to show our support for Mary Pierczynski, a valued member of our Board of Directors since 1997, whose dedication and service have been instrumental to our organization’s success. Mary was the keynote speaker for this event. click on t

We are thrilled to announce that Eagle Valley Children’s Home has been nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in Northern Nevada 2024 ! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our dedicated staff. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel the warmth, the camaraderie, and the shared passion that defines our organization. At Eagle Valley Children's Home, we are strong team, a team th

The Battleborn Babes and Big Daddy's Bike are more than just a group of jeep enthusiasts. They are a community of women who love to spread happiness and cheer to their community. We are so thrilled that they came and shared that with us. This group certainly brightened up everyone's night with their colorful and festive jeeps and that amazing firetruck! A great big thank you to EVERYONE involved with making this such a special event for our clients! And our staff were pre

In the heart of Nevada, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program is molding the visionaries of tomorrow, and among them stands Jen Lewis, a beacon of dedication and growth who has been part of Eagle Valley Children's Home for over 27 years. Currently participating in the 2024 Leadership Class, Jen is diving deep into the inner workings of Carson City, gaining invaluable insights into decision-making processes that keep the city thriving. Her journey has taken he

We are so grateful to the Knights of Columbus for their continued annual support of EVCH. Pictured left to right: Steve Von Rumpf, Knights of Columbus; Donna Clarke, Executive Director of Eagle Valley Children's Home and Richard More, Knights of Columbus -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Members from Carson City First United Methodist Church came to deliver us a "Thank You" banner for our amazing staff for the excellent job that ha

Jessica Haglund, Recreation Coordinator here at EVCH was selected to receive a Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award! Jessica stated her education goals clearly and the award will support her in achieving them. Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Pictured: Sons Gabriel and Izyk with Jessica.

The Chamber of Commerce’s leadership class will renovate the back patio area to be more accessible and engaging for Eagle Valley Children’s Home residents. (Photo: Faith Evans/Nevada Appeal) READ FULL ARTICLE HERE from the Nevada Appeal. The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will graduate its Leadership Institute Class of 2022 in May. But first, they’re working on their big final project: a sensory garden for Eagle Valley Children’s Home. “Our clientele, they all have sensory

Members of Knights of Columbus Council 4781 in Carson City presented a check for $1123.44 to Donna Clark, Executive Director of Eagle Valley Children's Home, on Thursday, Dec. 16. The Knights raised the money with donations from their Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Members of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic church gave the donation to support Eagle Valley Children's Home and Nevada Special Olympics. Pictured are Richard Moore, Financial Secretary, and Steve

Eagle Valley Children’s Home has changed since it was established in 1946 as the only institutional placement option in Nevada for babies and young children born with disabilities. An old ranch house and a couple of other frame structures on 210 acres northwest of Carson City was renovated again and again to accommodate the needs of the people who lived here until it finally became apparent that it was time to build new Residential and Service Buildings. In late fall of 2004