CAMBRIA COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 211 CENTRAL AVE, JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, United States.

People with intellectual disabilities have a safe place to live at CPARC, and services that encourage them to grow. “CPARC helps us grow and grow and grow, like a flower,” says Bryan, one of the folks we support. Just 60 years ago, people with disabilities were living in institutional settings. At that time, the only option for parents of a child with a disability was to place their child in a state institution. A group of concerned parents created CPARC in 1953 to offer an alternative to institutionalization for their children with special needs. The mission of The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) is to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. “You help people, like my son, feel self-sufficient,” one mother says.

NORTH STAR SERVICES, INC. is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 125 LAKEMONT PARK BLVD, ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, United States.

Child Advocates of Blair County, Inc., (CABC) is a private, non-profit, community based organization founded in 1982 to provide quality programming focused around the total needs of at-risk children and families. These programs have created positive change for children and adults alike. CABC operates the following program within Blair County: Blair County Head Start, Teen Link Connection, and Pre-K Counts. Visit us at www.cabc-bchs.org

Family Care Services is a private, non-profit, social services agency in Chambersburg, PA. Our programs include Life Sharing, Foster Care, Adoption and Permanency, Respite, and Family Based Mental Health Services. Our programs are licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, providing services to children, adults, and families in Franklin and other nearby counties.

Our Mission is Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities. Our Vision is Helping people realize and achieve their full potential through the dignity and power of work. Our Values are: Have PASSION for your purpose. We acknowledge that all we do has an impact on others. We look forward each day to the amazing outcomes we create. Make CHARACTER your cause. We are honest with ourselves and each other. We act responsibly and follow through on our commitments. We strive for the highest quality of service and seek continuous improvement. Make time for CELEBRATION. We take the time to honor and celebrate our success and those of our partners. We acknowledge that all accomplishments are meaningful. Seek opportunities for SERVICE. We are a mission based, people focus organization. Our purpose is to assist others in sharing the fullness of life. We are constantly pursuing ways to serve others in their quest for self-actualization. Have COMPASSION for others. We demonstrate sincere and genuine concern for others. We act with kindness and treat others with dignity. We are empathetic to the needs and feelings of others.