The Choice Group

05/22/2026

Check out this amazing success story from a person served by The Choice Group.

After surviving a stroke, Frances had to relearn activities she had been doing for years, including reading and driving. What she missed the most was her work as a Registered Nurse and helping people. After receiving Social Security Administration Disability Insurance (SSDI) for several years, Frances was ready to get back to work.

She received a letter in the mail from Ticket to Work and found an Employment Network that helped her with her resume and provided benefits counseling. She successfully returned to full-time work and achieved her goals.

Read Frances’ full story: https://bit.ly/4tymKrP

05/21/2026

Northern Virginia's in great hands! Shadi Zadeh, NOVA Regional Manager, is celebrating 14 years working at The Choice Group! Share some love in the comments!

"When I joined The Choice Group in 2012, I could not have imagined how much this work would shape me as a professional and as a person. What I find most rewarding is watching people grow — both the individuals we serve and the team I have the privilege of leading. This mission matters, and I am grateful to still be a part of it 13 years later."
-Shadi Zadeh, Regional Manager

05/15/2026

Meet Chase!!

Chase has been working at Camp Bow Wow since September 2024, and recently earned Employee of the Month! Make sure to give him a shout out in the comments!

Chase is a Dog Camp Counselor who was recently promoted to Jr. Lead! Chase always goes above and beyond for his work with dogs, including prepping special holiday meals and participating in photo galleries with dogs for customers to see. He also participates on Camp Bow Wow TikTok.

Bryan Beck, Chase's Vocational Counselor from The Choice Group, said, "Some jobs are just the perfect fit. 🐾 Chase’s first job at Camp Bow Wow has turned out to be his dream job, and it’s easy to see why. As a camp counselor for dogs, he brings a calming, comforting presence and genuine passion for every pup in his care. The match between Camp Bow Wow and Chase has been nothing short of perfect.”

Camp Bow Wow Lead Manager, Caroline, said, "He is direct and good with his communication. He always lets his coworkers and managers know that he is on his way to work and if he might be late due to a bridge lift.”

Camp Bow Wow Owner, Antohony, said, "Chase has really evolved because he started out shy and timid and now he communicates all the time and is especially good at talking with the pet parents." "His demeanor is always calm which is helpful for keeping the dogs calm.” “He is great at working with the pets with enrichment sessions one on one with the dogs such as snuggle time.” “He is reliable, flexible and adaptive which is helpful for his job” “I wish I could duplicate Chase because he does such a good job.”

Congratulations, Chase! You earned it. Bryan and everyone at The Choice Group is so proud of you.

05/12/2026

Clap your hands for Ben Howland, a Vocational Counselor who is celebrating THREE YEARS working at The Choice Group!!

"Working at The Choice Group for the last 3 years has been an extremely rewarding experience. I am very grateful for the opportunity to get to work with so many amazing and unique individuals. Every single day, I get to learn something new about myself, while also being able to make a positive difference in other people’s lives. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!"
-Ben Howland

Happy Work Anniversary, Ben!!

05/07/2026

Our client, Jonathan, had a special visitor at his job!

Jonathan started employment at Green Valley Book Fair, a discount book outlet open Tuesday-Saturday, 10a-5p. They're pet-friendly and friendly to pets!

"Jonathan loves working there and the staff enjoy his presence!"
-Travis Valle, The Choice Group Vocational Counselor

Congratulations on the job, Jonathan! We're so proud of your hard work!

05/06/2026

We're not sure if that's the Washington Monument behind him, or the stack of papers he just finished for us...

Give a big congratulations to Mitchell Morrissey, Accounting & Administrative Program Specialist for celebrating 2 years working at The Choice Group! Thanks for everything you do, Mitchell!

"I’m so grateful to be part of a business making such an impact in our communities. I’m thankful for the time I’ve spent here and look forward to much more!"
-Mitchell Morrissey

05/05/2026

Ring the GLAM alarm, everyone! When work mentions a Ball, our clients show up! Tabitha worked the Hoops & High Tops Sneaker Ball Charity Event hosted by her employers. Peep the shoes in the second pic!

05/04/2026

Make some noise for one of our Senior Vocational Counselors, Meredith Brickhouse! We're celebrating her sixth year working at The Choice Group! Thanks for everything you do to help our clients achieve their vocational goals! 🎉🎉🎉

"Working at The Choice Group allows me to be part of the support system for individuals working toward and reaching their goals. Not everyone is lucky enough to say that."
-Meredith Brickhouse

05/01/2026

MEET JOSEPH!

The Choice Group is so proud of our client, Joseph, who was recently recognized for a "WE Moment!" from his work at Sentara.

Joseph has been with Sentara since 2018 doing inventory for operating rooms. Sentara describes, "We Moments happen when you embody one or more of our One Sentara Cultural Attributes in your interactions with consumers, whether that be colleagues, members, patients, or their family. We Collaborate, We Empower, We Deliver, We Continuously Learn!"

"Joseph is a true team player and is incredibly helpful. He helped to educate pre-op on how to make returns, all while being very kind. Joseph is a pleasure for everyone to work with."
- Sentara Operations Coordinator

Congratulations, Joseph! You earned it!

04/29/2026

Help us celebrate Stephanie Albright's second anniversary working at The Choice Group as a vocational counselor! We're so happy to have her!

"My experience with The Choice Group has been life changing! I have the opportunity to touch so many lives while being on-the-go constantly. I could not have chosen a better career!"
- Stephanie Albright