Valley Community Services

@TherRealANCOR #DSPRW2025 ends with the best of the best! Melissa Diehl is our overall Direct Support Professional of 2025! She exemplifies dedication and perseverance in everyday challenges, while always #SupportingPeople and any DSPs in her area.

We are happy to announce our 2026 DSP of the year, Stephanie Knopsnyder! #DSPRW2026 For 22 years, she has dedicated her career to supporting individuals through VCS. She started in providing quality care before advancing into management. Thanks #SupportingPeople, Stephanie!

Our penultimate Direct Support Professional of the year is Ronda Carnwath! #DSPRW2026 Only being with VCS for a few short months, Ronda has already made a lasting impact. Stay tuned tomorrow as we recognize our overall DSP of the year! #SupportingPeople

Our Intermediate Care Direct Support Professional of the year is Milagro Maldonado! #dsprw2026 With nearly 20 years in the medical field, Milagro has dedicated her career to caring for others. Thanks for your laser focus on #SupportingPeople, Milagro!

April Brooks is our South West DSP of the year! #DSPRW2026 For the past three and a half years, April has been a dedicated member of the VCS team. April's dedication goes beyond the workplace, as she even encourages friends to join the VCS family. #SupportingPeople

Our North Western region DSP of the year is Desserea Zeigler! #DSPRW2026 She frequently check in on those she supports, even on on her days off. Thank you for your around-the-clock dedication! #SupportingPeople

Our Central region DSP of the year! It's the first day of #DSPRW2026! Alyssa has made an incredible impact as a DSP and Program Lead in only a little over one year. One of her greatest strengths is helping to advocate internally for her individuals. #SupportingPeople

Happy DSP Recognition Week 2026! #DSPRW2026 We have lots of things planned this week, but felt it apt that a couple of individuals from our Self-Advocacy committee publicly thanked all of our staff that help them in having such a strong voice for change. #SupportingPeople

Dennis enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Hersheypark in July, complete with thrilling rides and a Tim McGraw concert! A pretty sweet day, if you ask us. #SupportingPeople

The VCS Self-Advocacy committee held their first total in-person meeting at our main office this past Thursday! Being their first full tour through the halls, the visit was great opportunity to build bridges with staff that are dedicated to #SupportingPeople 24/7.

One of our central region homes attended Bedford County Fair! James, Dennis, Joe and Steve had a blast watching the rodeo, racing, and bumping around in the bumper cars! #SupportingPeople

Scenes from a car show, a particularly enjoyable staple for a group in our central region every year! #SupportingPeople

Becky and Rodney attended Windber's Community Event "Wings and Waves" for a late-night swim. Many memories were created during this special event! #SupportingPeople

Tyler and James had a blast at the Big Butler Fair! There were almost too many sights and activities to take in! #SupportingPeople

About the perfect time of year for a seafood boil, wouldn't you say? #SupportingPeople

Tyler celebrated his dirty 30 a few days ago! Happy Birthday Tyler! #SupportingPeople

For the second year in a row, Valley Community Services has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs as a Select tier provider, placing us in the top 10% of all residential providers in the Commonwealth for 2026-2027! #SupportingPeople

With over 40 years of experience, Cindy came to VCS as a DSP but has since become a manager for 2 central region homes that have had inconsistent staffing. She has shown commitment to building a strong team. Thanks for being a role model, Cindy! #SupportingPeople

Kayla and James enjoyed meeting legendary WWE Wrestler @RealHacksawJim, who was at an Altoona Curve game! They were excited to get his autograph! #SupportingPeople

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you have as wonderful of a time as we did, celebrating 250 years with food, fun, and great company! #SupportingPeople

Talk about a monster load of fun! James and Tyler had a blast at Monster Jam, taking in the action, and the roaring engines. By the end of it Tyler even wanted to get behind the wheel! #SupportingPeople