Title XIX Survey November 2009

The North Dakota Department of Health conducted an un-announced site visit of the two ICF/MR homes and the Day Services program in Minot in November. ... [Read article]
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MAFB Switchboard Contract

MVW Services was awarded the contract to operate the Minot Air Force Base Switchboard effective October 1, 2009. ... [Read article]
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Book Sales Expansion 2009

In late 2007, a new division of The Recycling Center was born. “Book Sales” was started by the hand selection of books dropped off for recycling. ... [Read article]
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BITC Contract

MVW Services started performance of the BITC contract on May 11, 2009. ... [Read article]
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MSLA-Rolla opened in June

With construction complete, the first residents of the MSLA-Rolla program moved in on June 1, 2009. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Project Complete

Construction was completed in April, but it took until June to finish the details… some new furniture, equipment, and wall décor. ... [Read article]
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2009 Volunteer Recognition Program

On Friday, May 29th, the Eleventh Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Riverside. ... [Read article]
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Earth Day 2009

The MVAW Recycling Center celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd. Each customer received a coupon for a free car wash (from Toads Ride-n-Shine) and a re-usable shopping bag (from MarketPlace Foods). ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 04/20/09

In addition to remodeling the two large and two small (individual) bathrooms, a new bathroom is being added to the reposition area (third picture below). ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 04/14/09

Work is nearing completion! ... [Read article]
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Rolla Apartment Building Update 04/13/09

Interior work on the apartment building in Rolla is progressing quickly and should be done by the end of April. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 03/31/09

The end is in sight…
Most of the remodeled area is textured and painted. The ceiling grid work is almost complete, and the electricians are installing lights. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 03/23/09

The western half of the construction area is starting to look finished with ceiling tiles, lights, doors, and even exit signs. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 03/16/09

Ceiling grid has been installed in the west half of the construction area. ... [Read article]
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2008 NISH Certificate of Acheivement

MVW Services was recently awarded the NISH Certificate of Achievement for 2008. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 03/04/09

Work was completed this week on the cement pad that will provide the foundation for the new heating and cooling system. ... [Read article]
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Apartment Construction On Schedule in Rolla

Construction at the Rolla apartment building is on schedule for a June 1st occupancy date. ... [Read article]
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Day Supports Remodeling Update 02/26/09

Progress continues: the wall insulation is complete. ... [Read article]
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2009 MVAW Chili Cook-Off

The 2009 MVAW chili cook-off took place on Friday, February 13th. In keeping with the date, the winning booth design “Delicious Superstitious Chili” featured several well-known and some not so well-known symbols of bad luck. ... [Read article]
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Rolla Apartment Update

Construction on the apartment building in Rolla continues despite the cold weather. ... [Read article]
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Construction Begins in Day Supports

Plans for completely changing the physical layout in Day Supports were finalized in December 2008 and construction started in January 2009. ... [Read article]
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Rolla Apartment Construction Update:

Despite lots of snow and cold weather, construction on the apartment building in Rolla is on schedule. ... [Read article]
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Turtle Mountain Day Supports expanding into Rolla, ND

MVAW purchased a 5000 square foot building to be used for Day Supports in Rolla. The sale was finalized December 16th and the move into the building will be completed by the end of the month. ... [Read article]
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Title XIX Survey and Life Safety Code Review

The North Dakota Department of Health found zero deficiencies in a routine unannounced review of the two ICF/MR group homes and Day Supports program in Minot in December 2008. ... [Read article]
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MVAW Wins 1st Place - First Annual YMCA Corporate Chili Cook-off

MVAW sponsored a booth at the first annual YMCA corporate chili cook-off contest and was awarded first place by the judges in the red chili category. ... [Read article]
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Additional Housing Opportunities for Rolla - Construction has begun!!

A contract was signed with a local construction company on August 27th, and ground was broken August 28, 2008 on an eight unit apartment building in Rolla, ND. ... [Read article]
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MVAW Laundry Facility - Recognized July 1, 2008

The MVAW laundry facility was recognized July 1st by the Chief Nurse and Commander of Med Ops at the MAFB and Quality Services Director of the MAFB hospital for participating in an effort to collect and distribute items to a military hospital in Afghanistan. ... [Read article]
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2008 Driving Roadeo A Success!

The 2008 Driving Roadeo was held on June 26th. Over eighty MVAW employees participated in the event this year. ... [Read article]
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The Recyling Center observed Earth Day 2008

Earth Day 2008 was observed on April 22nd at The Recycling Center with promotional prices and give-aways. Customers received 80¢ per pound in tokens for aluminum and double tokens (2¢ per pound) for all other recyclable material. ... [Read article]
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Additional Housing Opportunities in Rolla-A Go!!

MVAW has completed arrangements to construct an apartment building in Rolla, ND. The ND Department of Human Services will fund residential services for people with developmental disabilities that live in the building. ... [Read article]
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2008 Volunteer Recognition Program

On Friday, May 2, the Tenth Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Riverside. The ceremony honors those who dedicate their time to helping others and thanks the volunteer sites for providing the opportunity to people who want to participate in the volunteering experience. ... [Read article]
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MVAW is Proud to Announce the New Educational Assistance Fund Program

The Owen H. Larson – Bremer Educational Assistance Fund was established at Bremer Bank in October 2007 with the donation of $75,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation. ... [Read article]
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Minot Vocational Adjustment Workshop and MVW Services CEO Awarded 2006 Milt Cohen Leadership Award

Owen H Larson, President/CEO of the Minot Vocational Adjustment Workshop and MVW Services, was awarded the 2006 Milt Cohen Leadership Award at the NISH National Training and Achievement Conference in Dallas on May 1, 2007. ... [Read article]
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