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We’ve been busy preparing for Race at the Rock 2018 and this warmer weather has been getting us even more excited than we were before.Though we know the cold will return soon, the warmth we feel from all of our followers and supporters is enough to keep us going. As we move toward spring, let’s wrap us February.

Upcoming Event Information

Race at the Rock 2018 sign up is open! Sign up here for your event happening on May 5^th! Day of registration will be more expensive, sign up early to guarantee a shirt. Our Inspirational Race will kick off the day at 9:00am with the 1-mile walk, the kids fun run, the 5K individual race, and the 5K team race to follow. If you have any questions, email us at askolnik@flatrockhomes.org or give us a call at 419.483.7330.

General Announcements

We’re hiring! We’re looking for wonderful, loving DSP’s to work both in the Care Center and in Community Services. If you think his could be you, send your resume to tcummings@flatrockhomes.org!

Items we need and Volunteer Opportunities

The weather shifting here in Ohio has resulted in a lot of the sniffles happening here in the Care Center. We are looking for tissues as well as lotion to soothe the dry, winter skin of our residents.

We are always in need of volunteers to help out in the Administration Offices here at Flat Rock Homes. We can us anyone and everyone. If you would like to volunteer with us, email tcummings@flatrockhomes.org.

 

Thank you to everyone in the community who helps us at Flat Rock Homes. We appreciate your donations, time, and prayers more than you could know. And as always, for the most up to date information check our website at www.flatrockhomes.org and all of our social media at @FlatRockHomes.

 

 

Mission Statement:

The mission of Flat Rock Homes is to provide outstanding services which transform lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and persons with critical needs through a dedication to caring and excellence that demonstrates Christian values.

Vision Statement:

The vision of Flat Rock Homes is to be a model organization which creates caring communities of excellence that support life-long services to persons with developmental disabilities, their families and persons with critical needs while maintaining a sound financial position.

 

Values:

Primary Value: All people are defined by their own strengths, abilities, and inherent value.

 

Value Statements: These values which guide Flat Rock Homes mission to this day are an expression of the vision and intent of our Christian founders.

 

Respect: Treat everyone in our diverse community, including those we serve, their families and colleagues, with dignity.

Compassion: Provide a culture of caring, treating those we serve, and family members with sensitivity and empathy.

Integrity: Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and personal responsibility, worthy of trust.

Achievement: Inspire hope and nurture the fullest potential of the whole person, respecting physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Teamwork: Value the contributions of all, blending the skills of individual staff members in unsurpassed collaboration.

Excellence: Deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated effort of every team member.

Innovation: Infuse and energize the organization, enhancing the lives of those we serve, through the creative ideas and unique talents of each team member.

Stewardship: Sustain and reinvest in our mission and extended communities by wisely managing our human, natural and material resources.

Community: Engage in collaboration with community members and organizations for service provision and advocacy.