Heritage Christian Services

We’re partnering with our friends at United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes for this year’s community campaign. You can support our mission to offer high-quality care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by choosing donor option #1345 and making a gift at https://lnkd.in/gAWwe66s. Your dollars make a difference! ?? ? #UnitedWay #HeritageChristianServices

Congratulations to Kim Clark, our associate vice president of marketing and communication, who has been honored with the Women of Excellence Award for her professional experience, community involvement, leadership and mentoring. With her parents, Bob and Marie Pieters, having banded with other family advocates to start Heritage Christian Services, Kim has a rich history with the agency. We celebrate all the awardees and individuals like Kim at Heritage Christian Services who believe in endless possibilities. All 2025 Women of Excellence will be honored by the Rochester Business Journal at an awards celebration on May 8, 2025. #RBJevents #PeopleOfPossibility

Today is Down Syndrome Awareness Day! We want to see what wacky, wild and whimsical socks you wore today to raise awareness. Snap a photo of your fun feet and share it in the comments! ?? For more info and educational resources on Down syndrome, you can?the National Down Syndrome Society’s resources page at NDSS.org/Resources. #DownSyndromeAwarenessDay ?

We’ve raised our starting wage to $20.50/hr for most full-time residential positions! ?? That’s not all—if you take advantage of all the opportunities to earn more, you can make up to $22.25/hr. Now is the perfect time to apply and grow your career. Or, if you know someone looking for meaningful work, send them our way! Apply today at JoinHCS.org. ?? #HeritageChristianServices #PeopleOfPossibility

Get ready for Down Syndrome Awareness Day on March 21 by getting your wackiest, mismatched socks ready! Down Syndrome Awareness Day occurs in the third month of every year (to represent three copies of the chromosome) and on the 21st day (to represent the chromosome affected). We invite you to join us in raising awareness of the need for greater equity and inclusion for all people by wearing fun, mismatched socks this Friday, March 21! #DownSyndromeAwarenessDay?

There are only two days left until the Heritage Christian Services Grief Team’s virtual seminar, “A Person-Centered Approach to Grief Support.” Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on navigating grief and supporting others in their healing journey. This workshop will explore the role of community, spirituality, music, art and more. ?? Register today at https://lnkd.in/g6JYm9qF before it’s too late! #GriefSeminar #PeopleOfPossibility

The Homes with Heart capital campaign may have ended but we’re still in awe of the incredible achievements our community made possible. ?? 9 completed homes, with four more to be completed in 2025 ??62 people impacted immediately and an estimated 400 people over 60 years ?? Over $10 million raised None of this would have been possible without your generosity and dedication. Thank you for building not just houses, but brighter futures! ???? #HCSHeart #PeopleOfPossibility

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a time to celebrate how far we’ve come while recognizing that need for advocacy that lies ahead. Essential services and funding for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need your support. Here’s how you can advocate this month: ?? Send a message to your representatives to protect disability services by visiting www.AHRC.org/Advocate ?? Call your lawmakers and urge them to support funding for developmental disability programs. ?? Spread awareness by sharing your story and using #NDDAM2025 & #InclusionMatters. AHRC Nassau #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth

There’s still time to register for the Heritage Christian Services Grief Team’s virtual seminar, “A Person-Centered Approach to Grief Support.” This unique workshop will provide valuable insights on how to navigate grief for yourself and support the unique needs of others during their times of grieving. Presentations will cover the roles of community, spirituality, music, art, aftercare and more in the healing process. ?? Sign up today by visiting https://lnkd.in/g6JYm9qF #GriefSeminar #Education

Make a meaningful impact today by supporting Heritage Christian Services through the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes community campaign. Each donation makes a difference! To make a gift, visit https://lnkd.in/gAWwe66s and choose donor options #1345. ?? #UnitedWay #HeritageChristianServices