OUR MISSION
We are a nonprofit on a mission to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities.
Call the admissions hotline to apply or learn more: 704.659.7641.
COVID-19 UPDATE:
03/24 Update: Due to the “Stay at Home” proclamation and restrictions for Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte Arts Center will be closed beginning 3/26. Also be advised that the Charlotte Friends of UMAR luncheon has been cancelled.
The health and safety of the individuals that UMAR serves, as well as their caregivers and family, is our highest priority. UMAR is closely monitoring and following the national, state and local guidelines for health protocols during this national crisis. This is a rapidly evolving situation and UMAR’s response to it will continue to evolve as well. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Your faithful support is greatly appreciated. UMAR has postponed all public fundraising events, including our Friends of UMAR fundraising luncheons, until such a time as safety allows. We invite and encourage volunteers, churches, friends and families to consider virtual fundraising or making a donation. We need your help NOW more than ever. To donate online, click the button below.
Thank you and stay healthy and safe!
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
At UMAR, we help our residents by providing supported and individual living situations. Round-the-clock staff ensures a safe, structured environment to help individuals thrive.
ARTS CENTERS
Day Programs at our Arts Centers provide countless opportunities for growth and development. Click below to learn about our arts centers and the many ways our participants benefit.
VOCATIONAL SERVICES
UMAR serves our residents and other adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by partnering with local businesses to create a rewarding work experience.
HÆRFEST COFFEE PARTNERSHIP
HÆRFEST (pronounced “harvest” from an Old English variant) is a coffee outreach company that utilizes the HÆRFEST of coffee to impact lives and create positive change. HÆRFEST COFFEE partners and participates with UMAR in many ways; the most notable being their sensory packaging labels. You will find many different UMAR artist’s work on the labels that owner, Toby, and his wife, Cheri, commission or purchase. A portion of each Bag of coffee sold also goes directly to UMAR, maximizing their ability to support us. You can find HÆRFEST COFFEE at many of our events as we are excited to continue to partner with them! To learn more about who HÆRFEST COFFEE is and what they do, click the button below.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
5350 77 CENTER DR. SUITE 201 CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 | 704.659.7636
