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Our Mission

Our Mission. “ … bettering the environment for, and increasing the self-reliance and dignity of people with Intellectual Disabilities and special needs … these individuals should have the community support, tools and resources necessary to lead independent productive lives…”. 50 years ago ….

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Our Mission

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  1. Our Mission “…bettering the environment for, and increasing the self-reliance and dignity of people with Intellectual Disabilities and special needs… these individuals should have the community support, tools and resources necessary to lead independent productive lives…”

  2. 50 years ago… • Very little support for the family • Only other option was a mental institution ranging from asylums to hospitals.

  3. Present Day… • Home and Community based services • Client driven support

  4. Values • Health, safety and well-being of each person • Dignity and respect for each person • Individual and family participation, choice, control and responsibility • Relationships with family, friends and community connections • Personal growth and accomplishments Service and Support • Early Intervention • Family Support • Adult Development Services • Residential Services

  5. Values Self Reliance in the Community Family Assisted Home • Health, safety and well-being of each person • Dignity and respect for each person • Individual and family participation, choice, control and responsibility • Relationships with family, friends and community connections • Personal growth and accomplishments Supervised Living Community Training Homes Community Intermediate Care Facilities Regional Residential Centers 24 Hour Care Center

  6. Self Reliance in the Community Family Assisted Home Supervised Living Community Training Homes Community Intermediate Care Facilities Service and support Regional Residential Centers 24 Hour Care Center • Early Intervention • Family Support • Adult Development Services • Residential Services

  7. South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs ID/RD: Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) Waiver CS: Community Supports Waiver

  8. What We Do We Raise Funds WeServe WeAdvocate

  9. What We Do We Raise Funds WeServe WeAdvocate Since its inception in 1976 the Columbus HOPE Foundation raised more than “8.9 Million Dollars” to assist South Carolina citizens with Intellectual Disabilities and Special Needs.

  10. Delivering Results “…Through our support of non-profit service organizations that share this philosophy and in partnership with the county disability boards we are making the world easier to navigate for thousands of people every day…”

  11. Columbus HOPE Funds • 98% to service and support programs • 85% allocated locally to the fundraising • 13% allocated to statewide service and support programs

  12. Adult Development Software, Tools and Equipment

  13. Self Contained Class Room Special Olympics

  14. Dignity, Connection, Growth, Happiness

  15. Self-Reliance, Independence, Accessibility

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