Started from a grassroots movement of families working to develop supports to meet the diverse needs of individuals seeking community services, Friendship Ark Homes and Community Services has continued to grow and evolve along with the changing needs and issues people with disabilities and their families face. Governed by a volunteer board of directors and managed by key staff, we work passionately to uphold our vision that individuals served have access to information, skills and participation as active citizens of our community. Friendship Ark Homes and Community Services has a demonstrated record of success in achieving the outcomes as outlined in individual plans. Our staff and volunteers are vital in providing the supports and services crucial to achieving these goals. Our organization offers services that are personalized to meet the needs of the individual. We rely on the principals that the organization was founded on while staying relevant today. The elimination of stereotypes, being authentic and adding our uniqueness to the world is important. WE VALUE EMPOWERMENT
Each core member has potential and is unique. Through the use of personal growth plans, the staff assist each individual in reaching their full potential. WE VALUE MUTUAL RESPECT
Recognizing that we live in a diverse community is an advantage which encourages discovery and creativity. Both, respect for individuals and respect for the values of the Friendship Ark community involves balancing personal autonomy with the goals and mission of the organization. WE VALUE DIGNITY
The glue that holds our relationships together is the mutual recognition of the desire to be seen, heard, listened to and treated fairly.
