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EMPLOYMENT

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HISTORY

In the early 1980’s a group of parents and concerned clergy members from the United Methodist Church came together in Winston-Salem to form a task force to address the needs of “persons with handicapped needs.” Recognizing that there were insufficient residential programs to help aging parents and foster the independence of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, these pioneers forged partnerships, advocated, and secured funding to start UMAR. The first residential home in High Point was generously donated by Bill Ervin, and now bears his name.   

Across the years, UMAR grew to support adults from all walks of life to LIVE, WORK, and THRIVE in their own communities through group homes, independent and supported living, vocational services and art programs in 12 cities across western North Carolina. Today, with the help of a dedicated community of families, volunteers, businesses, and churches—UMAR continues to empower adults with disabilities to live their best independent life.

Be ALL IN, and join us on the journey!

MISSION

UMAR is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, vocational and cultural enrichment opportunities.

VISION

UMAR will pioneer diverse and lifelong supports for adults with developmental and associated disabilities throughout North Carolina.

VALUES

  • Service quality
  • Supportive environment
  • Person-centered planning
  • Respectability
  • Honesty and trust
  • Church involvement

ACCREDITATIONS

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UMAR is approved by GuideStar, one of the nation’s premier nonprofit databases. Guidestar provides different levels of accreditation and transparency to help the public gadge where a nonprofit is at. UMAR currently holds the Bronze level transparency.

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

UMAR Services, Inc.
5350 77 Center Drive, Suite 201
Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
P: 704.875.1328 F: 704.875.9276

ADMISSIONS INQUIRIES

Amy Gilliam - Director of Quality Management
704.659.7641 - AmyG@UMARinfo.com

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Andra Eason - Chief Development Officer
704.659.7624 - AndraE@UMARinfo.com

ARTS CENTERS

Charlotte Arts Center
3015 South Tryon Street, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28217
704.348.0994

Lincolnton Arts Center
232 East Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704.240.9838

Reidsville Arts Center
231 South Scales Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
336.342.5533

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