About NVSS
Helping people live meaningful lives
Napa Valley Support Services helps people with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities achieve their goals and live meaningful lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Napa area since 1972.
1972
serving Napa Valley
50+
years of service
3
programs, one mission
Our Mission
Valued by – and valuable to – society.
At NVSS, our core values of collaboration, innovation, respect, and empowerment are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is a society where individuals with disabilities are not only valued, but feel valued — as neighbors, coworkers, artists, students, and friends.
“Together we make a difference.”
Our History
More than 50 years
in the Napa Community
NVSS has been a part of the Napa Valley for over five decades — growing from a single program into a multi-faceted organization serving hundreds of individuals every year. Our three programs each have deep roots in the community, with Imperial Way dating back to 1956, Napa Personnel Systems to 1985, and Brown Street Gallery continuing to grow as a creative hub for artists with developmental disabilities.
1956
Imperial Way founded. One of the earliest community support programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Napa Valley.
1972
Napa Valley Support Services established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
1985
Napa Personnel Systems launched, providing job placement support one person at a time.
1986
NPS earns CARF accreditation for excellence in job placement — a standard maintained every year since.
Today
Three programs, hundreds of individuals served annually, and a community that’s stronger for it.
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Get to know our team and organization
Board of Directors
Meet the community leaders and volunteers who guide NVSS’s strategic direction and governance.
Leadership Team
Get to know the staff leaders who oversee programs and operations across NVSS.
Transparency & Reports
Financials, annual reports, and outcomes data — everything you need to understand our impact and accountability.
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