About the CARE Housing Society
Vision
To provide sustainable housing for youth and adults with developmental disabilities who need specialized care and support in uniquely equipped homes in Edmonton.
Mission
We build accessible homes to meet the unique needs of our residents. We change lives by providing security and peace of mind to families. We support our residents’ health and quality of life with safe, happy, and stimulating environments.
Values
The CARE Housing Society is guided by the following values:
Welcoming
We welcome new members to our organization and share our stories with them graciously. We engage with our neighbours in the communities our homes are in. We treat new residents like family and make them and their families feel at home. We’re a family-oriented organization working hard to foster a sense of belonging for our residents, their families, and our membership as a whole. If we can share a tip or offer a comforting shoulder to lean on, we do.
Respectful
We are empathetic and compassionate; while we know no two situations are the same, we find common ground from our own experiences that help us offer support to CARE members, residents, and residents’ families. We value diversity and inclusion and collaborate with all residents and their families, and each of our members.
Transparent & Secure
We operate with integrity and ensure that everyone working in CARE homes does as well. Families and guardians have 24-hour access to homes, all of which have robust secure entry systems in place. We engage only with suppliers and vendors we know to be honest, trustworthy, and ethical. Our commitment to transparency and accountability supports our mission to provide security to our residents with stable, long-term homes.
Spirited
We celebrate often! Birthdays, spring cleaning, festive decorating, school events, community parties, and more — we encourage residents, their families, and our care teams to participate in ways that are meaningful to them. As a board, we celebrate donations, fundraising success, and forward progress, such as purchasing new properties and completing renovations.
Become a member today!
Membership is free. As a member, you’ll always be the first to know about upcoming events, progress towards our fundraising goals, and opportunities for you to bring your valuable skills to one of our many sub-committees.
CARE is governed by a dedicated volunteer board.
Our board is made up of a team of volunteer members with diverse career backgrounds. Being a board member with CARE is a rewarding experience—you can see your personal contributions reflected in our progress toward our goals to build new CARE homes.
Is a CARE home the right fit for your family?
Our parents, guardians, and other family members have all “been where you are”. We know what it’s like to not always know what to do next or know how to prepare for the future. We’re happy to share our experiences and information about what CARE homes are like with you.
Who runs CARE homes and what special features do they have?
CARE homes are run by high quality, respected contracted agencies. We are working on additional content.