Vision

All people with disabilities have meaningful opportunities for employment.

Mission

To expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities while exceeding the expectations of our customers

Organizational Values

Dignity

Every person has value.  We are driven by integrity, accountability and mutual respect.

Service Excellence

We provide excellent service by achieving clear goals through creativity and personal growth.

An Atmosphere of Continuous Learning

We do meaningful work, are adaptable and value diversity and humor.

Determination

We are resilient in our pursuit of the limitless possibilities of human potential.

Collaboration

We listen and communicate proactively, embrace differences and support each other in all our work.

Stewardship of Resources

We are driven by preservation, efficiency and a commitment to social responsibility.                   

History

In 1959, SOC Enterprises was founded by a group of parents who wanted to create meaningful job opportunities for their children with disabilities. At that time people with severe disabilities had limited work and community living options. They were more likely to be confined to an institution rather than be employed as a productive members of society. Starting in a storefront operation, SOC provided simple assembly and packaging work for a handful of individuals.

50th Anniversary

More than 230 guests, consumers, family members and awardees joined former SOC CEO Charles  Richman, newly appointed CEO Linda Chandler, Arlington County Board Chair Barbara Favola and Delegate Bob Brink as SOC celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 16, 2009 at the Sheraton Crystal City.  Click here to view photographs from the event:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/43381873@N05/show/ 

Today

Today, SOC Enterprises provides a variety of labor-intensive services to meet both regional and national needs. SOC employs almost 300 people with disabilities each year who want to learn job skills, become employed and live as independently as possible. We:

• provide comprehensive individualized employment and training services. To learn more about our varied services and the referral process, visit our employment and training services page.
• operate full-service printing, mailing and fulfillment site at our headquarters office in Arlington, VA, and at our fulfillment center in Herndon, VA.
• provide a wide-range of contract services to government offices and commercial businesses throughout the area, including mail, distribution, fulfillment, photocopying, and administrative services.

Visit our Media Information page to learn about the exciting innovations SOC is bringing to the community at large.

Through the Independence Fund, SOC is able to provide effective program services and unique employment services to people with disabilities. Through this fund, private donors have the opportunity to make personal contributions in support of SOC's mission.