Founding Partners
Will You Help Us Build Bright Futures?
Help Hudson, Ohio pave the way to provide appropriate housing
In recent years, children with developmental disabilities have increasingly been welcomed into their local school districts rather than having to attend separate “special” schools. Hudson, Ohio became an exemplary first mover in this regard more than thirty years ago, demonstrating the enhanced richness gained by taking care of their most vulnerable population.
Now, many of these children have reached adulthood and face a dire lack of appropriate housing. They have achieved high school graduation, which marks the first step towards independence, yet all too often this resembles a closed door for individuals for DD. This leads, in turn, to isolation and dependence on others.
It Takes a Community to Grow a Community
Introducing Hudson Community Living
Nonprofit Supporting Adults with DD
Hudson Community Living (HCL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing supportive, independent living options for adults with developmental disabilities (DD), including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism spectrum disorder.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Featuring a state of the art clubhouse and beautiful, cottage-like units that our residents with developmental disabilities will soon call home, our neighborhood will be designed to empower its residents. HCL will be located within walking distance of robust employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as parks, the public library, city services, shopping, and dining.
Lifelong Community
HCL will be a community within a community where residents can work, socialize, age in place, and live joyfully near family while cultivating lifelong relationships. Additionally, thanks to our debt-free business model, HCL will have affordable, accessible rent.
On-Site Leaders & RAs
A full-time Director and Assistant Director will be on site each day. A chef will prepare healthy food options and meal plans will be available. In addition, HCL will partner with Kent State University to have students serve as Resident Advisors (RAs). The students, whose area of study includes working with adults with DD, will also live on site.
Safe, Independent Living
HCL will allow adults with DD to live safely and independently while thriving in a community of lifelong friends.
Let Us Show You Around the Community
A growing community impact, touching hundreds of lives annually
While the primary beneficiaries of HCL will be the residents who call it home, our impact will extend throughout the community, including:
- Seven direct staff
- Dozens of independent certified caregivers
- Hundreds of mentors and volunteers
- Local businesses and community members
- The entire greateer local community of adults with DD
Our impact won’t end in Hudson or Ohio
Our plan is to intentionally share our model with others across the nation with the goal of solving the shortage of supportive living communities, potentially impacting thousands of families.
Will you please help us make HCL a reality?
Every dollar raised will be used to build and sustain a truly groundbreaking and extraordinary community. With your help, we will give our residents a safe place in which to thrive and a home to share with lifelong friends. Your support is crucial to the success of HCL.
Join Us in Building Brighter Futures
Every dollar raised will be used to build and sustain a truly groundbreaking and extraordinary community. With your help, we will give our residents a safe place in which to thrive and a home to share with lifelong friends. Your support is crucial to the success of HCL.
*Please note: Completing this form indicates your interest in contributing to this valuable initiative. Our Board Chairman, Chris Gurreri, will personally follow up with you to discuss the contribution you indicated.
