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Heart Havens History...


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     On September 24, 1995 the Virginia Commission on Disabilities conducted 21 public hearings across the conference of Virginia to explore the residential needs and alternatives for persons with developmental disabilities. As a result of those hearings, Heart Havens was created at the Virginia Annual Conference in 1996.

     Heart Havens was licensed in December 1998 and opened it’s first home in Virginia Beach on January 25, 1999. Heart Havens is a ministry of the United Methodist Church that provides for the residential needs of persons with disabilities through the development and management of homes which exemplify the love of Christ. This ministry is accomplished by: Establishing and promoting a conference-wide effort to address the residential needs of persons with disabilities; Involving local churches in a significant conference ministry; Encouraging client involvement in the life of the community and it’s church; Respecting the individual’s uniqueness, dignity, and worth; Ministering to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident; Understanding the concerns and needs of each resident’s family; and, Affirming God’s love and care for all of God’s people.

Vision … Heart Havens was created as a not-for-profit agency, to provide residential alternatives for disabled persons of all faiths, backgrounds, and not just those of the United Methodist denomination. Parents need the assurance that their children will have a place to live after the parents are gone. They are searching for quality programs for their children and desire a spiritual based program and home for them. Heart Havens hopes to assist in reducing the long waiting lists for services and ease the anxiety of elderly parents caring for their developmentally challenged adult children.

Looking for a Mission Project that will turn your life around? Bring you joy? Make you smile? Use your handyman skills? Heart Havens can do that and so much more!

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     Heart Havens is a ministry of the United Methodist Church but received it’s independence from the church when Heart Havens, Inc. was formed as an independent non-profit 501(C) organization in 2003. It’s mission and vision continues to remain the same today, as it was when it was first created in 1996 as a result of the Virginia United Methodist Conference Commission on Disabilities. The objective then being: To respond to a parent’s question of “Where will my developmentally disabled child live when I am no longer able to care for him/her?”

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http://www.vacumm.org/images/spacer.gifSince 1996, the United Methodist Men have taken on the challenge of creating a place that would answer that question! We have looked for homes; raised money; purchased; and, built or customized the homes to accommodate folks who use wheelchairs or walkers.

Many United Methodist Men Fellowships continue to support the homes and the folks living in them by helping with home and lawn maintenance! They conduct periodic and annual fundraisers to provide for home upkeep and sponsor activities that ensure that all God’s people are welcome.

http://www.vacumm.org/images/spacer.gifThere are presently 12 homes, with more being planned and developed throughout the conference. They are located in Virginia Beach; Kilmarnock; Norfolk; Stuarts Draft; Colonial Beach; Richmond (2); Winchester; Lynchburg; Goochland; Newport News; and, Ashland. These homes, as well as future homes being planned or developed, could use your on-going and generous, financial;  prayerful; and, thoughtful support!

Our local Heart Havens home in Winchester, is located at 3050 Saratoga Drive, in the Kernstown area. It accommodates the same five (5) residents who have occupied the home since it’s construction and occupancy in Nov 2002! They are: Charles Hale; J L Snider; Danny Smith; John Mason; and, Stephen Tarrant, who … along with the Staff, provide “a home” atmosphere in a typical residential neighborhood. They love to have visitors come by to visit and tour their home! As with all God’s work and creation; you will receive a much greater blessing from your supportive efforts than you will ever provide! Make their Day! Visit them and tour “their home”! You’ll be forever, glad that you did!  

Find out even more at the Virginia Heart Havens website (click here)
Mr. Fred Rathel, Heart Havens Advocate
 
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