ABOUT US

OUR FOUNDING

Back when our local area was called the Pomona Valley, services for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) were extremely limited.  The regulatory landscape was very different, and there were few options for care and services, outside of state institutions.  This limited availability of care options created anxiety and challenges for these individuals and their families.

Motivated to ensure a full and productive life for their disabled adult children, a small group of determined parents created Pomona Valley Workshop (PVW) in 1966.  This new organization served 15 individuals and provided programs out of their own homes in Southern California.

Since then, our rich history of services for adults with disabilities has transformed and grown over the past 50 years.  Today, this non-profit organization serves about 400 individuals each year in both facility and community-based programing.

CONTINUING OUR LEGACY

In 2016, PVW was at a crossroads. How do we maintain the operational foundation of those first parents, while leading the way through some of the most significant changes to our industry since the 1960’s.

We took a hard look at our mission, our programs and services. Most importantly, we considered what would be best for the people we serve.  As a result, we created new opportunities and programs for our community.

In 2017 we officially changed our name from Pomona Valley Workshop (PVW) to Anthesis. We chose the name Anthesis, because it perfectly captures our mission: to support independent and inclusive lives for adults with disabilities through employment and community integration. We help adults with disabilities develop the skills and confidence to blossom, and we empower them to bloom into contributing members of the community.

THE FUTURE OF ANTHESIS

Although we leave behind a rich legacy as PVW, Anthesis is growing and expanding its rich heritage.  With opportunities to work with our clients, and with the goal of greater community integration for everyone, Anthesis will continue to lead the way in providing services to the I/DD population.