Our mission is to serve and support adults with intellectual disabilities in a manner inspired by God's call. The vision of Homes of Hope is to advocate for those we serve in our homes; providing a lifetime of meaningful opportunities to achieve their dreams in an atmosphere of compassion, dignity and self-determination.
The MARC Center, located in Normal, Ill., is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. It also provides support to infants from birth to age eight who have a developmental disability or delay or who are at risk of delay. Its services and programs include employment programs, parent and child education programs, respite care, in-home caregiving, life skills programs, recreational programs and residential housing. The MARC Center is financially supported through its annual fund drive, individual and corporate donations and sponsorships, grants from private foundations and from the State of Illinois. The organization is accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities.
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics Illinois is a nonprofit organization that raises funds through donations and grants and provides support services to sportspersons. The organization is accredited by Special Olympics, which operates in more than 175 countries. It offers support to over 21,000 athletes and provides recruitment and training programs. Special Olympics Illinois provides opportunities to participate in basketball, volleyball, skating, hockey, softball and aquatics. It organizes fundraising programs and tournaments. The organization also conducts Law Enforcement Torch Run, which offers participation to nearly 3,000 officers from law enforcement branch. Special Olympics Illinois maintains an Olympic Society that offers information on winter and summer games and provides gifts. It is headquartered in Normal, Ill.
