UMAR Services, Inc.

UMAR was founded in 1983 as a mission and ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church but is a separate 501©(3) non-profit.Our Mission: to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and cultural enrichment opportunities.People• UMAR serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout western NC each year.• UMAR employs nearly 220 trained staff—90% provide direct care or service.• Residential counselors in group homes provide on-site support 24/7.• UMAR has a volunteer board of 11 trustees and more than 300 community volunteers.Residential Services• 23 group homes, 9 apartments in: Asheville, Charlotte, Concord, Cornelius, Gastonia, Greensboro, Hayesville, High Point, Huntersville, Lincolnton, Reidsville, Statesville, and Winston-Salem. • Each UMAR group home houses 6 residents.• The annual operating cost for one home is $200,000-$350,000, depending on the needs (amount of care) each resident requires.Vocational Services • Vocational Services assists in finding jobs in several counties served by UMAR.Day Programs/Art Centers• Three art centers provide day programming in Charlotte, Lincolnton, and Reidsville.Charlotte Art Center3015 South Tryon StreetSuite 101Charlotte, NC 28217704-348-0994Lincolnton Art Center232 E. Main StreetLincolnton, NC 28092704-240-9838Reidsville Art Center239 S. Scales StreetReidsville, NC 27320336-349-3178