Ann Storck Center Acquires Victory Living Programs, Expanding Services

Ann Storck Center (ASC) is proud to announce it has acquired Victory Living Programs (VLP), expanding its comprehensive network of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across South Florida. Building on more than a year of successful collaboration, the acquisition brings VLP's respected supported living, employment, community inclusion, and recreational programs into the ASC family, strengthening resources, enhancing opportunities, and ensuring long-term sustainability for the individuals and families both organizations proudly serve.

The acquisition follows more than 13 months of productive collaboration under a formal management agreement established in May 2025, through which ASC provided leadership, guidance and operational oversight to VLP. This partnership has proven to be both productive and inspiring, demonstrating the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to those served. Together, the organizations have built a strong foundation for long-term success. ASC CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy will continue to serve as CEO of the combined organization.

As part of the acquisition, ASC recently acquired a new 3,473-square-foot facility located at 6090 Boulevard of Champions in North Lauderdale. The property will serve as a second location for the Adult Day Training Program when it opens in Fall 2026, expanding the organization's capacity to serve more adults with disabilities throughout Broward County. A waiting list is now open for interested families.

This acquisition adds VLP's supported living and employment programs to ASC’s service continuum and expands its capacity for adult day programming. ASC now spans the full spectrum of care and community integration, from early childhood learning and therapeutic services through adult day training, supported living, and employment support. Services across all locations will continue without interruption. Each program VLP has built will maintain its essential character while gaining access to ASC's operational infrastructure and institutional depth. The acquisition reinforces ASC’s position as a leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Florida, built not on scale, but on the quality of its programs, the strength of its community relationships, and the lasting impact it delivers across every life it touches.

“This acquisition reflects the kind of growth that happens when mission, values and purpose are truly aligned,” said Murphy. “Victory Living Program has built something meaningful over the past 54 years: deep community ties, a dedicated staff, and a genuine commitment to those they serve. Together, we are expanding our programming to build a stronger, more sustainable future and ensure long-term stability for every individual and family we serve.”

“What became clear throughout this collaboration is that Ann Storck Center shares our organization's commitment to the people we support,” said Deborah Day, Chairperson of the Board of Victory Living Program, that has now transitioned onto the ASC Board. “The VLP Board’s confidence in this unification was grounded in the trust built over the past year and a shared belief that joining Ann Storck Center provides Victory Living Programs with the resources, infrastructure, and community to continue growing and serving with the excellence our families deserve.”

ASC – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning, and ability-focused programs – has served the South Florida community for more than 70 years. Originally established when pediatric nurse Ann Storck retired to South Florida to open her heart and home to a handful of marginalized children with developmental disabilities. Four years later, she opened the Pediatric Care Center to serve 55 children, which evolved into Ann Storck Center in 1981.

VLP has been a valued presence in the South Florida community for 54 years. Founded in 1974 as Victory Villas, Inc. by Gloria Vaden, a newspaper editor and community activist who sought a more independent way of life for her son, the organization earned its 501(c)(3) status in 1975 and received state recognition and funding in 1977. Over the past five decades, VLP evolved from its group-home origins into Victory Living Programs, Inc., expanding toward a more inclusive, community-integrated model of care. For more than 25 years, former Executive Director Bobbi Wigand guided the organization, helping build the foundation.