The ARC of NC Legislative News & Recommended Actions

"Over the years, Watauga Opportunities has provided my company Quality Thermoformed Trays, delivered on time! Great Relationship!"
~ Peter Thom, Owner - Mona Lisa Food Products

"It has been my pleasure to work with Watauga Opportunities for over 15 years. Company ethics, service and quality products are unsurpassed. I would highly recommend their services to anyone."
~ Fred Allen, Medline

"I must say, that the partnership we have enjoyed with your organization has been truly that, a partnership. In every way, we have felt that anytime we have needed to introduce a new product or improve an existing product which you produce for us, the reception and assistance has been spectacular."
~ Joseph Miller, COO - Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"Over the years, Watauga Opportunities has provided my company Quality Thermoformed Trays, delivered on time! Great Relationship!"
~ Peter Thom, Owner - Mona Lisa Food Products

"It has been my pleasure to work with Watauga Opportunities for over 15 years. Company ethics, service and quality products are unsurpassed. I would highly recommend their services to anyone."
~ Fred Allen, Medline

"I must say, that the partnership we have enjoyed with your organization has been truly that, a partnership. In every way, we have felt that anytime we have needed to introduce a new product or improve an existing product which you produce for us, the reception and assistance has been spectacular."
~ Joseph Miller, COO - Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"Over the years, Watauga Opportunities has provided my company Quality Thermoformed Trays, delivered on time! Great Relationship!"
~ Peter Thom, Owner - Mona Lisa Food Products

"It has been my pleasure to work with Watauga Opportunities for over 15 years. Company ethics, service and quality products are unsurpassed. I would highly recommend their services to anyone"
~ Fred Allen, Medline

"I must say, that the partnership we have enjoyed with your organization has been truly that, a partnership. In every way, we have felt that anytime we have needed to introduce a new product or improve an existing product which you produce for us, the reception and assistance has been spectacular."
~ Joseph Miller, COO - Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"Watauga Opportunities does an excellent job in providing programs and services to persons served."
~ CARF Survey Report February 4, 2010

"The CARF surveyors made no recommendation which signifies that they did not identify any areas of nonconformance to the standards. This is an extraordinary accomplishment as only 3 percent of CARF surveys result in no recommendations."
~ CARF Survey Report February 4, 2010

"The levels of compassion and caring by staff are gratifying and speak volumes to the reputation that Watauga Opportunities enjoys professionally as well as in the communities served."
~ CARF Survey Report February 4, 2010.

"The individuals we have hired through Watauga Opportunities are an integral part of our setting. Watauga Opportunities is a great part of who and what we are."
~ Sandee Ashby and Burt Myers - Cafe Portafino

"My job at Watauga Opportunities has made my life more stable and put me back into a positive frame of mind. It gives me self respect and confidence. Watauga Opportunities gave me a great opportunity when others would not."
~ Tim Richardson, Quality Inspector for Watauga Opportunities

"I like my job a lot. I make good money. It is the best job I've ever had. I want to work here for a long time."
~ Roxanne Hall, Medical Assembler for Watauga Opportunities

"Our employee was placed in our hands through Watauga Opportunities, Inc. He is our most dedicated employee and it is quite obvious that he takes his job very seriously and performs his duties to the absolute best of his ability."
~ Barbara Butler - Owner/Boone Custom Forest Products

"Our son has been a client of WOI for over 25 years. The WOI staff has been instrumental in identifying his strengths and weaknesses and how to build on each one. They have helped him build self esteem by involving him in the work force as well as in community activities. I would highly recommend WOI to anyone who may need this type of service."
~ Shirley Walker - ADVP Participant Parent

"Our daughter, Natalie, has participated at Watauga Opportunities for five years. During this time we have been delighted to see substantial improvements in her social and personal skills. The people at Watauga Opportunities are incredibly dedicated, professional, and loving. We are deeply grateful to them."
~ Rashna Werner - CAP Participant Parent

"My daughter Susie is part of the CAP Program at Watauga Opportunities and it has enriched her life immeasurably. She has such wonderful experiences that enhance her joy and growth."
~ Missy Rasnick - CAP Participant Parent

"It's pretty cool. I am more happy now than I have been in years."
~ Jason Beal - Resident at Kellwood Group Home

"Watauga Opportunities and Chris have been a part of Back Yard Burger's team for 15 years. Chris works hard, interacts with customers, and is extremely reliable. We know Chris will be a part of our lives forever."
~ Tony Mansoor et al. - Management Team/Back Yard Burgers

"Michael is always prompt, gives a full hour's work, is eager to learn, asks for additional responsibilities, and above all shares a smile with everyone. I frankly don't know who has benefited more from this relationship...Michael or the gang at Cheap Joe's."
~ Carolyn Fogle - Manager/Cheap Joe's Art Stuff

"ASU has benefited greatly from its relationship with Watauga Opportunities, Inc. Their staff have been instrumental in helping identify well qualified, motivated, and dedicated individuals - like Joe Eller - who are valued employees working in our Dining Services department."
~ Pat Weaver - Food Services, Appalachian State University