Employees:
93Revenue:
$25.1MAbout
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 Center
3015 South Tryon Street
Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-348-0994
Lincolnton Art Center
232 E. Main Street
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-240-9838
Reidsville Art Center
239 S. Scales Street
Reidsville, NC 27320
336-349-3178UMAR Services Address
5350 77 Center Dr
Charlotte, NC