Southwinds, Inc.
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Phone: (412) 446-1080
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: adults with developmental challenges throughout Allegheny County
Direct beneficiaries per year: With 51 clients, we are currently at capacity
Geographic areas served: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
Mission:
Southwinds, Inc.
A Place to Call Home for Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged Adults
A Place to Call Home for Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged Adults
Southwinds''mission is to provide residences for developmentally challenged persons in the community, while enhancing their quality of life and offering opportunities for specialized programs, social involvement, and independence.
Our focus continues to be breaking down the isolation and segregation experienced by developmentally challenged persons by providing them with extensive services that promote their independence, dignity and equality.
Results:
With 25 years of successful opertation, we currently serve 51 clients, aged 18 to 80, in 14 different residences
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hainer
11/29/12
Scary....that is how a family feels in letting their loved one move on to a different place in their life. My sister was raised at home in a loving family and we didn't consider how life would play a part in where she would end up. When our Mom died and my sister needed more than we could give ...
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Befunky
11/28/12
My brother, David, has been a resident in one of Southwinds group homes since 1986. David moved in to his home when he was 24 years old. I was 21 and just transferred to a University. I had difficulties adjusting to being away from home and David and I spoke often. I will never forget his words of ...
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