ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 3 Balloons , a non-profit organization that employs adults with intellectual disabilities, is celebrating the grand opening of its retail store Saturday, November 1.

“I enjoy working here. It’s the best job you can ever have,” said 3 Balloons employee Ruth Anna Walker.

Employees are ready to welcome customers and showcase their works of art and home décor made from repurposed materials.

“People have the opportunity to come down and see how much stuff we have done and how much we have created. I’m so happy to be here today working with all these people,” said 3 Balloons employee Zachery Corvin.

Owner Steve Stinson is a commercial artist and author in Roanoke. His goal was to provide meaningful employment for adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them unc

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